Booker introduces resolution honoring N.J. astronaut on record-breaking mission
The U.S. senator from N.J. introduced a resolution in the Senate to honor Kelly for his year in space expedition, which Booker described a "massive achievement for mankind." As Scott Kelly geared up...
View ArticleEx-Newark mayor Sharpe James can't dodge fines for using campaign cash on...
James has been fighting the fines for using $94,000 for legal fees in the fraud case that sent him to federal prison NEWARK - Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has once again been ordered to pay a...
View ArticleFor-profit chain buys bankrupt N.J. hospital
East Orange General Hospital filed for bankruptcy in November. TRENTON -- The bankrupt East Orange General Hospital was bought by a for-profit hospital chain in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the new owner...
View Article'The Voice' 2016 recap: A third N.J. singer lands in top 48
Verona's Joe Vivona becomes the third singer from New Jersey to make it through the blind auditions of 'The Voice' A New Jersey amusement park heir, a country-singing El Salvadoran immigrant and a...
View ArticleMother accused of murder believed doctors were 'the work of the devil,'...
Krisla Rezireksyon Kris is claiming she suffered from "diminished capacity" as her defense to charges of killing her 8-year-old daughter and abusing her two younger children NEWARK -- During an...
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Police arrest man in connection with February shooting
Police arrested a city man Tuesday in connection with a February 25 shooting that left one man shot in the leg and robbed. (File photo) NEWARK -- Police arrested a city man Tuesday in connection with...
View Article2 arrested after tractor-trailer crashes into bridge
Two people were arrested for separate offenses after a tractor-trailer crashed into a bridge in Holmdel. HOLMDEL — Two people were arrested Tuesday after a tractor-trailer crashed into a bridge and...
View ArticleN.J. woman charged in diner melee caught on video, report says
The Newark woman allegedly hit her foe over the head with a glass coffee pot NEW YORK -- A 26-year-old New Jersey woman is facing a felony assault charge after being involved in a wild early-morning...
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'Give me everything you got,' carjacker admits telling victim at gunpoint
Anthony Smith, 21, of Newark, pleaded guilty in connection with a July 5, 2013 carjacking outside a convenience store in the city Anthony SmithEssex County Correctional Facility NEWARK -- A Newark...
View Article$13K, crack cocaine seized after Lyndhurst traffic stop, police say
Police say 93 bags of crack cocaine seized after traffic stop LYNDHURST -- Two Newark residents face charges after township police seized crack cocaine and more than $13,000 during a traffic stop...
View ArticleDispute between Newark firefighters ends in gunfire, authorities say
Gamil Haidara was charged with multiple weapons offenses after a dispute at his Clinton Avenue home, according to police NEWARK - A veteran city firefighter was arrested after a fight with a co-worker...
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Woman dumped dead body in Newark driveway, authorities say
NYC woman's body was found on Feb. 8, officials said. Carrasco. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK -- Authorities have arrested a woman who they say dumped a dead body in a city...
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Superintendent explains why she is leaving Hunterdon Central H.S.
Christina Steffner will stay in her role as superintendent at Hunterdon Central Regional High School through June. FLEMINGTON -- Hunterdon Central Regional High School Superintendent Christina...
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Man arrested in Valentine's Day murder
Newark man was found shot to death on Feb. 14, authorities said. Moses. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK -- A city man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 31-year-old...
View ArticleEx-cop can't shake charges of trying to kill his brother
John Towey, 63, of Nutley, has lost a motion to dismiss his indictment on attempted murder and related charges NEWARK -- A Superior Court judge has denied a motion from a retired Belleville police...
View ArticleJudge dismisses defense attorney in rare federal death penalty case
U.S. District Judge Esther Salas ruled that Thomas Ambrosio's representation of a cooperating witness caused a conflict of interest. NEWARK -- A judge in a federal death penalty case involving an...
View ArticleCivilian oversight needed to 'build faith' in Newark cops, mayor says
The Newark Municipal Council on Wednesday took a first step toward establishing long-lasting civilian oversight of the city police department. NEWARK — With a unanimous vote, the Newark Municipal...
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35-year prison sentence tossed for man who sexually assaulted woman during...
A state appeals court has overturned Isaiah Greene's 35-year state prison sentence, because of mistakes made by the sentencing judge Isaiah GreeneNew Jersey Department of Corrections NEWARK -- A...
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Lab tech allegedly faked result in drug case; 7,827 criminal cases now in...
Kamalkant Shah worked as a laboratory technician for the State Police laboratory in Little Falls. A lab technician for the State Police allegedly faked results in a drug case, according to a memo from...
View ArticleBaraka calls Christie's charter expansion OK a 'huge step backwards' for Newark
The mayor claims rapidly expanding charter enrollment threatens the city's already cash-strapped public schools NEWARK — Mayor Ras Baraka is coming out strongly against Gov. Chris Christie's decision...
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