Sweet school spirit: Contest will decide Montclair State's official doughnut
Students will have through Halloween to submit doughnut ideas. MONTCLAIR -- It is perhaps the tastiest form of school spirit yet. Montclair State University has partnered with local bakery the...
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View ArticleDrake postpones upcoming Newark, Philly concerts; needs ankle surgery
"Hotline Bling" will have to wait NEWARK -- Fans who purchased tickets to Drake's Sunday concert at Prudential Center in Newark will have to wait. The hip-hop superstar announced Tuesday morning he...
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Man attacked off-duty cop, tried to take his gun in Newark, police say
An off-duty EMS worker was also knocked unconscious in the melee, according to authorities. NEWARK -- Authorities on Monday arrested a man for allegedly attacking an off-duty Port Authority police...
View ArticleSwastikas painted at candidate's home reflect hate-filled election, he says
Peter Jacob, a Democrat running in the 7th District, found the symbols spray-painted at his house twice this weekend UNION -- A New Jersey congressional candidate who found painted swastikas at his...
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Mom caught teaching toddler how to shoplift, cops say
The Newark woman was arrested after the three kids, ages 2, 10, and 11, were caught stealing from Target, police said. Police arrested the woman earlier this month. (Jessica Mazzola | NJ Advance Media...
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Commuter who lost middle finger in crash moves to sue NJ Transit
Lawyers for 66-year-old Shelden Kest announced they had filed a notice if tort claim, asserting the transit agency is responsible for its employee's failure to stop the train Watch video NEWARK --...
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Man convicted of murder in Irvington slaying
Prosecutors said Jerrell Alexander was captured on video tape when he shot and killed 18-year-old Mencea Ryner. NEWARK -- An Essex County jury on Friday convicted a 22-year-old Irvington man of murder...
View ArticleWATCH: 28 chow down in epic ramen eating contest
The winner got a pair of Golden Chopsticks, good for a year of free ramen. Watch video MONTCLAIR -- Move over hot dogs and pies, it's ramen's turn. Twenty-eight competitors gathered at Ani Ramen House...
View Article15-year-old carjacked woman at gunpoint before Newark crash, authorities say
Woman driving with her 2-month old was seriously injured in the crash, according to police. HILLSIDE -- A 15-year-old boy carjacked a woman at gunpoint in Hillside and led township police on a pursuit...
View ArticleNo one hurt when planes at Newark Liberty clip wings
The incident occurred before 6 p.m. Tuesday NEWARK -- Two airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport were involved in a minor collision on the ground Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the Port...
View ArticleMan struck and killed by train in Newark
No one else was injured NEWARK -- A man died after being struck by a Northeast Corridor train near Penn Station Tuesday night, NJ Transit said. Train 3284 with about 200 passengers and crew aboard...
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PTA: Newark high school is overcrowded & under-resourced
While many point to universal enrollment as the source of overcrowding, a quick, easy fix is unlikely NEWARK -- At least one Newark high school has been inundated with overcrowded classrooms and...
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Overturned tractor-trailer jams Route 21 traffic in Newark
The driver suffered a minor injury, police said. NEWARK -- An overturned tractor-trailer on Route 21 Wednesday morning caused traffic delays in the city, but no serious injuries were reported, police...
View ArticleMan who survived hit-and-run boat crash dies during recovery
Edwin Lane suffered head injuries when a boat slammed into the rear of his boat on Greenwood Lake. A $22,000 reward has been issued for the identity of the driver. WEST MILFORD - A longtime township...
View ArticleNewark's deal with Rutgers will be national health care 'model,' mayor says
While it remains unclear why Dr. Hanaa Hamdi resigned, the city will retain Rutgers medical center. NEWARK -- Following the resignation of Newark's health director, an agreement to make Rutgers...
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Massive Newark drug crackdown results in 155 arrests
Complaints increased after man allegedly caught with drugs in a car with 3-year-old, according to authorities. Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose and Police Chief Darnell Henry in this file photo...
View ArticleBaraka calls on N.J. mayors to unite around safe gun tech
Mayor will take city's business elsewhere if gun manufacturers don't employ safe weapon technologies NEWARK -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka has a message for the country's gun manufacturers: start employing...
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Event benefits homeless animals, victims of domestic violence
The event will benefit Seer Farms, a New Jersey pet sanctuary, and The Safe House, a domestic violence shelter. Maria Milito of Q104.3 FM will be the event's special guestcourtesy of Only Kindness...
View ArticleCould Newark be given control of Harrison's fire department?
Harrison may lose its fire department if the town and local fire union do not negotiate a state approved cost saving contract. HARRISON -- Harrison could lose its fire department if the town and local...
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