N.J. chiropractor arrested in massive bribery scheme
Kesnold Baptiste, 50, of Roselle, is accused of health care claims fraud, conspiracy, and commercial bribery for his role in a statewide conspiracy. TRENTON -- A Union County chiropractor is the...
View ArticleKearny woman testifies son was shot right in front of her during 2009 robbery
The mother of a Kearny man killed in the family's jewelry store testified today to seeing her son shot dead before her eyes as two men robbed the Kearny Avenue store in 2009. JERSEY CITY -- Seven...
View Article2 North Jersey hospitals to get new owners
Hospitals in Glen Ridge and Westwood will become part of the nation's 2nd-largest chain of for-profit hospitals. Two North Jersey hospitals affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center but...
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Man accused in shooting surrenders to Newark police, authorities say
Victim wounded Sept. 22 on North 5th Street Guillermo Arroyabe (Photo: Dept. of Public Safety) NEWARK -- A 41-year-old Newark man wanted for a shooting in the city surrendered to police Wednesday,...
View ArticleKearny man killed inside his jewelry store was shot in head, doctor says
The first day of testimony continued this afternoon in the murder trial of a Bloomfield man with a medical examiner describing the grisly bullet wounds that claimed the life of a Kearny jewelry store...
View ArticlePlanes again clip wings at Newark Liberty airport
For the second time in two days planes bump into each other NEWARK -- One aircraft was damaged in a minor collision on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport Wednesday afternoon, the Port...
View ArticleTrooper cleared in Union fatal shooting, grand jury calls it 'self defense'
Authorities said a suspected carjacker drove directly at a state trooper, who shot and killed the him ELIZABETH -- A Union County grand jury determined a State Police detective acted in self defense...
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Sex abuse lawsuits mount against ex-priest, Newark diocese
Two alleged victims have filed lawsuits against a New Jersey priest, the Newark Archdiocese, and a Montclair church. NEWARK -- Two more sex abuse lawsuits were filed this month accusing a New Jersey...
View ArticleMid-season awards: N.J. football's best at halfway point
The top players and teams so far in 2016.
View ArticleBoys XC: NJ.com runner rankings for Thursday, Oct. 13
Take a look at the top cross-country runners in the state
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College trustee in Twitter controversy spurned by Essex County as well
Joseph DiBella has already taken a leave of absence from his role on the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees. NEWARK -- A community college trustee facing a firestorm after his Twitter...
View ArticleBoys Soccer: Midseason awards for 2016
Who has impressed at midway point of the soccer season?
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Brown water in North Jersey towns caused by aqueduct flush, officials say
The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission work is at least affecting residents in Newark and Bloomfield, officials said. BLOOMFIELD -- Residents in at least two towns are experiencing brown...
View ArticleHarrison gas attendant robbed at gunpoint in area plagued by similar crimes:...
A gas station attendant was beaten and robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning while working just blocks away from the Harrison PATH station, police said. HARRISON -- A gas station attendant was...
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Robbery suspect makes first appearance on charges of killing witness
Rick King allegedly said after Patel's death that he'd no longer have to worry about robbery charge, prosecutors have said. Watch video NEWARK -- A man charged in the 2013 robbery of an Irvington...
View ArticleIn Newark, a musical master shines a light on a rising star
The duo will bring their talents to NJPAC this weekend for a much-anticipated concert For Zakir Hussain, the world's most-famous tabla player, music has been something shared between musicians and...
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Man wanted for shooting, sex assault, Newark police say
Suspect should be considered armed and dangerous, according to police. Jeremy Arrington (Photo: Dept. of Public Safety) NEWARK -- Police on Thursday asked for the public's help to find a man accused...
View ArticleMan, 32, killed in Irvington afternoon shooting
Fatal shooting reported Thursday afternoon IRVINGTON -- A shooting Thursday afternoon in the township left a 32-year-old man dead, according to authorities. Police rushed to reports of a shooting...
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Novena Mass to honor first responders in Newark
Public invited to event honoring police, firefighters and EMTs from around the area The Novena Mass at St. Lucy's Church in Newark (File photo) NEWARK -- A special Mass is planned Friday in Newark's...
View ArticleAnger flares after co-defendant testifies at Kearny murder trial
The co-defendant of a Bloomfield man on trial for the murder of a Kearny jewelry store owner in 2009 took the stand today telling of his and the defendant's role in the robbery gone bad and left court...
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