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East Orange police probe reported morning shooting
Victim treated and released from area hospital (File photo) EAST ORANGE -- One person was shot in an incident that reportedly occurred Friday morning near a Central Avenue eatery, officials said. The...
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Mourners remember 'fantastic grandmother' killed in NJ Transit bus crash
A wake was held for Jesy Garcia, who was one of two people killed in the crash. Watch video ELIZABETH -- Friends and family members gathered Friday to say goodbye to a woman who they said was full of...
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Newark firefighters battle 4 blazes in one night
Six firefighters and a member of the public suffered burns in series of blazes NEWARK -- Six firefighters and a civilian suffered minor injuries in a series of small fires Thursday night, Public...
View Article2 Newark carjacking suspects arrested, 3 at large
The victim's vehicle was taken at gunpoint Friday morning NEWARK -- Two men were arrested in connection with a carjacking early Friday morning, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. The...
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Upper Montclair church restoring landmark 'peace memorial' | Di Ionno
Work on WW I bell tower at St. James is underway, but help is needed They were born in the late 1800s and their deaths came nearly a century ago, but Melissa Hall, the pastor of the Episcopal Church...
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Man held on $250K bail for theft of police car, authorities say
The 22-year-old Nutley man took the police car after they responded to a home for a domestic violence incident, authorities said. Edgar OrdonezPassaic County Prosecutor's Office CLIFTON -- A Nutley...
View ArticleHow old fire hoses become tiger toys at Turtle Back Zoo (PHOTOS)
Hose 2 Habitat hosted a zookeeper weaving workshop in New Jersey this week. WEST ORANGE -- Giant cubes for lions. Food-filled climbing structures for monkeys. Oversized hammocks for black bears....
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Jerk City? After success in Montclair, Jamaican chef opens Newark cafe
3 siblings from South Orange opened the Freetown Cafe on a gentrifying block in downtown Newark NEWARK -- Two years after scoring a gastronomic hit with their jerk joint-plus, Vital Eating, in...
View ArticleNewark woman standing at her car killed in crash, cops say
The victim died from her injuries after being hit by a car in Newark, authorities said NEWARK -- A Newark woman was killed in a collision with another car early Saturday morning, authorities said....
View Article1 dead in 2 shootings in Newark, police say
Authorities were investigating shootings on Belgium Street and Central Avenue in Newark on Saturday NEWARK -- Authorities in Essex County said Saturday they are investigating two separate shootings in...
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Police identify woman sought in Newark shooting
Man shot around 1 a.m. Saturday Shyteisha McCargo (Photo: Dept. of Public Safety) NEWARK -- City police asked for the public's help to find a 23-year-old woman accused in a shooting early Saturday...
View ArticleFree immunizations available for Newark students
It's time for the "School Bus Express" immunization program. NEWARK -- Newark's annual "School Bus Express" immunization program is now underway. The annual program, coordinated by the Newark...
View ArticleBernie Sanders' revolution plants a flag in N.J. | The Auditor
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' new political group has made an endorsement in the Garden State. Peter Jacob, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House in the 7th Congressional District, was among the first...
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Woman sought in Newark shooting surrenders to police
Shyteshia McCargo turned herself in. NEWARK -- A city woman sought in a shooting surrendered to Newark Police on Saturday, authorities said. Shyteisha McCargo (Photo: Dept. of Public Safety)...
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In 5 years, N.J. college goes from Irene casualty to urban success
Pillar College emerged from the devastating storm with a new strategy. NEWARK -- On August 28, 2011 the future of what was then known as Somerset Christian College was up in the air. The school's...
View ArticleOlympic boxer Shakur Stevenson hailed as hero in Newark celebration
People packed the steps of City Hall to greet the Newark native and Olympic boxing champion. NEWARK -- Just a kid from Newark - that's how a tongue-in-cheek Powerade commercial bills boxer Shakur...
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N.J. pets in need: Aug. 29, 2016
Homeless pets throughout New Jersey hope to be adopted. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be of assistance....
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The people's champ is here: Newark honors Shakur Stevenson with Olympic size...
The city of Newark showed Shakur Stevenson lots of love with a big time homecoming parade to honor the 19-year-old young man for winning an Olympic silver medal in boxing.. Shakur Stevenson postponed...
View Article10-vehicle crash on NJ Turnpike leaves at least a dozen injured
The crash between exits 12 and 13 jammed traffic for hours CARTERET - A 10-vehicle crash on the NJ Turnpike northbound late Sunday left more than a dozen people with minor injures and jammed traffic...
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N.J. mayor taps his brother to lead police force after string of shootings
Police will focus on crime "hot-spots," add patrols and checkpoints, according to a city announcement. Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren speaks at an unrelated press conference (File photo) ORANGE -- After...
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