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N.J. lawmakers question why Christie refuses to address psychiatric hospital...
Nearly one-third of people admitted to a New Jersey hospital last year sought treatment for a mental illness, an addiction, or a medical condition exacerbated by a psychiatric condition, according to...
View ArticlePoll: Will more cops in Newark reduce crime?
Officials announced Tuesday an anticipated influx into the police department. NEWARK -- City officials announced with cautious optimism Wednesday a plan that could see as many as 250 new police...
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Authorities investigate hanging death in Newark public park
Authorities are an investigating an apparent hanging death inside Branch Brook Park. Authorities responded to the scene early Wednesday morning, officials say (file photo) NEWARK -- Authorities are an...
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Latest gift to Newark schools marks beginning of end for $100M Facebook fund
Foundation for Newark's Future President and CEO Kimberly Baxter McClain said the organization will spend the remaining $30 million in its coffers by June 2016 NEWARK - The Foundation for Newark's...
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Tractor-trailer erupts in flames on N.J. Turnpike
The driver was not injured in the blaze. NEWARK -- A driver was not injured Wednesday morning when his tractor-trailer burst into flames on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities confirmed. The driver...
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2 injured in Newark police chase, authorities say
An early morning pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle by city police ended after the fleeing vehicle crashed into a car, officials say. The two injured in the crash were hospitalized with minor...
View ArticleCity man, 21, killed near Newark's Weequahic High School
Fatal violence unusual in the South Ward neighborhood along Chancellor Avenue, residents say NEWARK - Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting near Maple and Chancellor avenues at 3:30 Wednesday...
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Essex men charged in overseas credit card fraud operation
Township detectives closed out a year-long investigation last week by arresting two Essex County men who were allegedly involved with a credit card fraud operation that originated overseas. Two Essex...
View ArticleNewark ShopRite set to open, bring hundreds of jobs later this month
The long-awaited supermarket is part of a mixed-use retail and residential development called Springfield Avenue Marketplace NEWARK - A ShopRite supermarket is set to open on Springfield Avenue later...
View ArticleSuspect killed during police pursuit was Newark teen, authorities say
Five other juveniles were arrested after the chase, authorities said. NEWARK -- The suspect killed Tuesday in the aftermath of a chase with city police was a Newark teen, law enforcement sources said...
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Reputed Bloods members among 5 arrested on drug distribution charges in Newark
Two of the men were arrested after allegedly being found with 348 envelopes of heroin inside a cab NEWARK - Five people, included two reputed members of the Bloods street gang, were arrested on drug...
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Juvenile charged in cop chase that injured 2, authorities say
Two more remain at large, authorities said. One teen was arrested and two more are at large, authorities said. (File photo) NEWARK -- Authorities are looking for two teenagers who they say were...
View ArticleGlimpse of History: Getting the country back to work in Livingston
LIVINGSTON — In this photo from the 1930s, a work crew is seen converting an old chicken coop into residential housing in Livingston. The sign on the side of the building reads "USA WPA Work Program."...
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2 murders during '24 Hours of Peace' -- Can Newark rallies combat culture of...
Mayor Ras Baraka comments on two ironically-timed homicides that he said speak to a need for a culture change in Newark. NEWARK -- The concept is simple enough. One day in the state's largest city...
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N.J. summer photo album: Send us your Labor Day weekend pictures
Share your favorite photos from this Labor Day weekend, and we'll feature them on NJ.com. The final days of summer are here and we're thinking about how we're going to cap the season this holiday...
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Man says he missed son's birth after false arrest in murder of 'go-go' dancer
Corey Fallen is pursuing a federal lawsuit against New Jersey and Newark officials, claiming he was falsely arrested and unlawfully imprisoned for nearly six months in connection with the stabbing...
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60-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Newark, authorities say
Authorities say they are continuing to investigate the incident. NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating a pedestrian strike that claimed the life of a 60-year-old Newark resident. Sammy Sanders was...
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Back to school: N.J. kindergartener wanders off playground on first day,...
The boy was returned to school after being found by a passerby, authorities say. Boy wandered away from school Wednesday, authorities said. (File photo) BLOOMFIELD -- A New Jersey kindergartener's...
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As students head back to class, Cerf says Newark schools ready to 'turn the...
The new superintendent visited Barringer High School Thursday to tout a number of improvements over substandard conditions exposed last year NEWARK - Striking a triumphant tone, Superintendent of...
View ArticleDriver in fatal Newark police chase is veteran officer, authorities say
Officials provide new details of the Newark police pursuit that ended in the death of an 18-year-old Newark man. NEWARK -- Following the Tuesday city police pursuit that left an 18-year-old Newark...
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