Broad daylight shooting is Newark's 5th homicide since Friday
An unidentified man was killed after shots rang out on the 400 block of South 11th Street Monday afternoon NEWARK - A man was shot to death in the West Ward Monday afternoon - the fifth homicide to...
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NJIT reacts to shooting with sorrow and security measures
University officials cite bolstered police patrols, while students said they were not overly concerned for their own safety NEWARK -- The NJIT community reacted to the fatal shooting of a fraternity...
View ArticleN.J.'s county political parties grab a bit more campaign cash
The parties reported their best first-quarter fundraising since 2009. TRENTON -- New Jersey's county political parties, which are struggling to compete for donations, reported their most funds raised...
View ArticleSlain NJIT student died in attempt to fight off burglars, sources say
Joseph Micalizzi encountered two men who broke into his fraternity house just after 3 a.m. Monday, sources said NEWARK -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology student killed inside his fraternity...
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Challenging the lack of historic preservation in Newark
The City of Newark of Newark installed an electronic LED sign without getting approval from the Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission or the state Historic Preservation Office....
View ArticleRanking N.J.'s top 25 high school sports dynasties of all-time
New Jersey is filled with legendary high school sports programs from Cape May to Mahwah. But which team is No. 1? We attempted to find out.
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Linden man arrested for Stiles Street burglary, police say
A 36-year-old man faces chargedwas arrested for a burglary at a Linden home that occurred nearly a year ago. Jovany Infante, 36, was arrested in Essex County on a warrant charging him with breaking...
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Man charged in triple shooting at Newark bar
Gunfire came after argument, police say Antonio Seabrooks (Photo: Newark Police Dept) NEWARK -- A 34-year-old man was charged with shooting three people after an argument at a South 10th Street bar,...
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Newark man, 19, charged in March shooting
Shamill Magre is one of two men who allegedly opened fire on an apartment building on March 16 Shamill Magre (Essex County Correctional Facility) NEWARK - A 19-year-old city resident has been arrested...
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No surprise slain NJIT student fought back, former teachers say
Former teachers and friends paint a picture of Joe Micalizzi, the 23-year-old NJIT student who was fatally shot Monday during a burglary attempt to his fraternity house. NEWARK -- When describing Joe...
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Reputed gang member threatens to kill cop during arrest, Essex sheriff says
Sheriff's narcotics unit seizes loaded gun, heroin, authorities say Shahadah Robinson (Photo: Essex County Corrections) NEWARK -- A reputed Bloods gang member threatened to kill an Essex County...
View ArticlePolice bust Elizabeth heroin mill, seize $500K in drugs, arrest 8
Eight people were arrested and $500,000 worth of drugs were seized in an investigation stretching across Union County and into Middlesex Counties. LINDEN -- It had been operating for months: a...
View ArticleAuthorities ID man killed in afternoon Newark shooting
Anyone with information urged to call investigators NEWARK -- Authorities on Tuesday identified the man who was shot to death in the West Ward as a 20-year-old from Newark. Anthony McFadden was shot...
View ArticleParents sue over lead in water at N.J. city's schools
Testing has shown elevated levels in some buildings over the last few years, and the district has been addressing issues of lead in the water since at least 2003. NEWARK -- Parents of four students...
View ArticleN.J. man accused of rape at Massachusetts college
18-year-old claimed he was a football recruit, authorities say NORTH ANDOVER, MASS -- An East Orange man is accused of raping a student while he was visiting a Massachusetts college, authorities said...
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Woman charged with DUI after ramming cop car, fleeing arrest, police say
Kirsten Miller, 21, of Hopatcong, faces a number of charges as well as 17 motor vehicle violations, including driving under the influence, Fairfield police say FAIRFIELD -- Authorities allege that a...
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Vigil for NJIT student fatally shot in frat house called 'a prayer'
Hundreds gathered on the college's West Plaza on Tuesday evening to honor Joseph Micalizzi, who was killed early Monday. Watch video NEWARK -- Students stepped into the middle of the ever-widening...
View ArticleThere should be no easy A's for N.J. hospitals | Editorial
The Hospital Safety Score, a public service provided by The Leapfrog Group, has made it more difficult for a medical center to earn a top rating. Hospitals are places best avoided, but if you have to...
View ArticleEx-cop says evidence led to 'nanny-cam' suspect, but no talk of racial slurs
Shawn Custis is facing attempted murder and related charges in the 2013 home invasion attack in Millburn Watch video NEWARK -- In the days after a 2013 home invasion attack in Millburn, township...
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