New Essex County College pres offers assurances, but no answers amid...
Dr. A. Zachary Yamba was named acting president after Dr. Gale Gibson was suspended amid a mysterious financial probe NEWARK — Essex County College's most venerated president addressed students and...
View ArticleRevealed: Allegations behind Essex County College president's mysterious...
Joyce Harley allegedly overstepping her authority to find the source of complaints to the school's Board of Trustees NEWARK — Essex County College President Gale Gibson recent suspension came after...
View ArticleTeen charged with killing mother's boyfriend as victim walked his dog
Nariq Peeks is charged with murder and related offenses in the July 16 shooting of Qua-Shawn Chaney in Newark NEWARK -- A 17-year-old Newark man has been charged with fatally shooting his mother's...
View Article24 new charter schools proposed in N.J., 8 in Essex County
The state received 24 applications, including eight in one county. TRENTON -- As Gov. Chris Christie plans to pursue regulatory relief for charter schools there is no shortage of groups looking to...
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Newark Uber, taxi drivers go head-to-head over proposed ordinance
Proposed legislation calls for a $1,000 fee for Uber drivers, and other ride-sharing company drivers, to work in Newark. Watch video NEWARK -- Uber drivers and taxi drivers both voiced outrage...
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Orange councilman sues mayor over online porn claims
Councilman Kerry Coley is suing Mayor Dwayne Warren over claims related to an explicit Facebook video Orange Councilman Kerry Coley has filed a lawsuit against Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren and other...
View ArticleFacing lawsuit, United drops bid to add slots at Newark
United Airlines abandoned attempts to expand its already large presence in Newark NEWARK -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that United Airlines, which controls about 75 percent of...
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Bloomfield man charged with N.Y. murder did not fire fatal shots, cops say
A Bloomfield man is charged with felony murder for allegedly causing the death of a bystander. Alvin Smothers (Westchester County District Attorney's Office) MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Bloomfield man...
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Vintage aerial photos of N.J.
Before Google Earth, aerial photos were the only time regular folks got a first-hand, bird's eye view of land and sea without flying. I freely admit that I'm not a frequent flyer. And, I can honestly...
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Pingry list grows in 'typical' child sex abuse scandal | Di Ionno
Law firm representing former students says 10 more complaints have surfaced A typical child sexual abuse case. That's how the allegations against former Pingry School teacher and coach Thad Alton are...
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2 Newark fire captains suspended without pay in wake of criminal charges
In the wake of their recent legal troubles, two Newark Fire Department officers have been suspended without pay from active duty, officials confirm. (file photo) NEWARK -- One Newark Fire Department...
View ArticleNew science standards in N.J. schools is a giant leap for education | Opinion
Parents should be seeing changes in their children's science classes as the hands-on Next Generation Science Standards are now being applied in New Jersey. Watch video By Brian Carey In my 18 years...
View ArticleLiquor license costs N.J. eatery $1.2M, report says
FIN in Montclair and a new gastropub next door will share the license. MONTCLAIR -- If you think the cost of buying a beer or glass of wine in New Jersey is high, just think about what it costs to...
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Snow in the forecast for N.J. How much will we get?
New Jersey could be in store for some accumulating snow on Saturday as a block of cold air moves in for the weekend It looks like Old Man Winter isn't finished with us yet. After dealing with...
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Glimpse of History: A fly-over of a Livingston drive-in
The Livingston Drive-in opened in 1961 as part of the General Cinema chain. LIVINGSTON -- This undated aerial photo of Livingston features the Livingston Drive-in at the upper left corner. According...
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Driver indicted on charges of killing boy, 3, during police chase
Troy Ruff is facing aggravated manslaughter and related charges in the death of Rahmere Tullis NEWARK -- A Newark man has been indicted on charges of striking and killing a 3-year-old boy last year...
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College scandal widens with state subpoenas, new focus on athletics
A coach resigned in October after "tens of thousands" in unaccounted spending on his school debit card came to light NEWARK -- Essex County College, already thrust into turmoil after the sudden...
View ArticleSuspended fire captain is victim of retaliation, attorney says
Attorney Tisha Adams claims Anthony Graves's suspension is part of Newark's retaliation against him NEWARK -- A day after Newark Fire Department Capt. Anthony Graves was suspended without pay for...
View ArticleMichelle Obama tours garden, indoor farm at Newark school
The First Lady visited Philip's Academy Charter School as part of her efforts to promote healthy eating in schools NEWARK - First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by a Newark charter school Thursday as...
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Anne Hathaway gives birth to a baby boy
The actress had her first baby in March Watch video Actress Anne Hathaway has given birth to a baby boy, E! reports. Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman was born on March 24 in Los Angeles, the report says....
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