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'Sesame Street' cuts longtime N.J. cast members from lineup
Bob and Gordon are no longer a part of the show, which now airs on HBO Watch video Big Bird may not be "fired," but "Sesame Street" has said so long to three of its longtime human characters --...
View ArticleMan, 26, killed in East Orange shooting
Male victim died around 2:15 p.m. EAST ORANGE -- The man shot and killed Thursday afternoon on Park Street has been identified as a 26-year-old from Orange. Thaji Hale was shot outside around 12:30...
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Former N.J. execs being sued by U.S. government for defrauding the military
The two men already pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the matter and had been sentenced. NEWARK -- Two former executives of a New Jersey engineering firm, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to...
View ArticleTake this week's New Jersey local news quiz
Seven questions beckon. Can you get them all right? Let's see how well you recall this week's top stories. The quiz below has seven questions based on some of our most popular stories from the past...
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Teen charged in head-on crash that killed man, 33
A 19-year-old Bloomfield man was charged with vehicular homicide for a May 27 crash in Belleville. Faynzilberg. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK -- A 19-year-old Bloomfield man was...
View ArticleThe sports that shaped the lives of 3 Newark athletes
A renown boxing referee, a Major League Baseball catcher and a WNBA player have one thing in common. All three are from Newark and they spent an evening sharing experiences that shaped them. Rick...
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Sister cats need home together
Ella and Bella were abandoned at a rescue group's adoption event. Ella BLOOMFIELD -- Ella, pictured here, and Bella are 1-year-old sister cats in the care of A Purrfect World Rescue. Ella and Bella...
View Article'Nights under lights': University preps for sprint football debut
Caldwell University's fledgling football team gets ready to sprint CALDWELL -- Coach Daryle Weiss is coming home. Currently an offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at RPI in New York, Coach...
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Former Montclair mayor exploring 2017 run for governor, reports say
Current Councilman Bob Russo reportedly said he will make a final decision by Thanksgiving. Montclair Councilman Bob Russo may run for mayor. (Courtesy Bob Russo) MONTCLAIR -- More than a year out...
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Armed 16-year-old arrested after report of gunfire in Orange, official says
Orange police recover handgun, city spokesman says (file photo) ORANGE -- A 16-year-old was arrested with a handgun after police responded to reports of shots fired near Duane and Washington streets...
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Glimpse of History: Sprinting to the finish in Branch Brook Park
Branch Brook Park served as a military training ground during the Civil War NEWARK -- Young men are shown participating in a sprint race on the running track at Branch Brook Park in Newark in this...
View ArticleShots fired on busy street outside Orange fire station
No immediate reports of anyone wounded ORANGE -- An unspecified number of shots were fired outside the city's fire headquarters on busy Central Avenue late Friday morning, authorities said. Orange...
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Cops found loaded gun hidden in convicted felon's car, authorities say
David Butler of Irvington was arrested in Newark Thursday night, officials said. Butler has been arrested at least nine times in Essex County, records show. (Essex County Corrections) NEWARK -- A...
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Man subdued after allegedly stabbing wife, ending 4-hour police standoff
A large law enforcement response was gathered around a city apartment complex Friday afternoon. NEWARK -- A 64-year-old man was subdued by a SWAT team and removed from his apartment after he stabbed...
View ArticlePerson killed in Newark shooting
The shooting occurred as a standoff elsewhere in the city was winding down This story has been updated here. NEWARK -- A person identified only as a male was shot and killed Friday afternoon, the...
View ArticleMurder trial to proceed despite witness's fears, judge rules
An article in The Star-Ledger and on NJ.com caused a defense attorney to request a mistrial in the double-homicide case. NEWARK -- A defense attorney for a man charged in a double homicide requested a...
View ArticleTop 50 people you didn't realize were from Newark
In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the city of Newark, see 50 famous people who have had an impact far beyond the Brick City's borders.
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Man killed after being shot several times, police say
The shooting occurred on the 600 block of South 20th Street in Newark File photo NEWARK -- A 27-year-old city man was shot to death late Friday afternoon, authorities said Saturday. Jeffrey J. Hamlin...
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Shakur Stevenson: USA Boxing's best hope in Rio is just a kid from Newark |...
Shakur Stevenson isn't just fighting for himself in Rio de Janeiro. He is fighting for his family, his city and his sport. Watch video NEWARK -- They have come to a scarred blacktop basketball court...
View ArticleIn wake of police killings, N.J. cops prepare for National Night Out
Dozens of police departments plan to partake in this year's event. In the aftermath of a month that saw at least 10 police officers murdered nationally, cops and organizers say this year's National...
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