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3 teens arrested in Newark narcotics bust, authorities say
Three Newark teens stand charged with multiple drug and weapons-related offenses in the wake of a Monday narcotics sting. Kareem Chalmers (left) and Jihad Anderson (right) were hit with multiple...
View ArticleObama to visit Newark next week to talk criminal justice
President Obama will visit Newark on Monday to discuss criminal justice issues, the White House announced WASHINGTON -- President Obama will visit Newark on Monday to discuss criminal justice issues,...
View ArticleMan killed in shooting at Irvington gas station was employee, authorities say
Edison man, 57, killed in shooting at Irvington gas station, authorities say. IRVINGTON --Authorities have identified the man shot to death Monday night at a township gas station as Ashiwin Patel of...
View ArticleBuzz Aldrin returns to N.J. childhood home (PHOTOS)
In light of a recent decision renaming his hometown middle school for him, the famed astronaut returned to Montclair Tuesday. MONTCLAIR -- It was one giant leap into the past. "My sister actually got...
View ArticleCop breaks down in tears during testimony at his misconduct trial
Bloomfield Police Officers Sean Courter and Orlando Trinidad are charged with official misconduct and related offenses in connection with a 2012 arrest on the Garden State Parkway NEWARK -- On the...
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Report of capsized boat in Passaic River false, police say
Multiple agencies looked for 90 minutes before search terminated FAIRFIELD -- A report of a boat capsized Tuesday on the Passaic River, which is currently just inches deep in places, has been "deemed...
View ArticleNewark man goes on trial in murder of IHOP manager
Edward Turner, 28, is accused of killing Papa Khaly Ndiaye in the March 23, 2013 shooting NEWARK -- Papa Khaly Ndiaye had come to the United States from his native Senegal to make a life for himself,...
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N.J. ranks 5th for safest hospitals in the U.S., report says
New Jersey ranked fifth best in the nation for having the safest hospitals, including eight that earned straight A's since the Leapfrog Group started the biannual survey in 2012. TRENTON -- New Jersey...
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Contests and collections, music and the macabre ... all in New Jersey
Don't miss "The Price Is Right Live!" on Oct. 30 and 31 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. "COME ON DOWN!" If those three words are magic to your ears, you won't want to miss "The...
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As local control looms, Newark school board members say city jobs won't...
At least three members of the Newark School Advisory Board have been hired to positions at City Hall or another public agency since Mayor Ras Baraka took office last year NEWARK - Nearly half of...
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Newark cop fired over Facebook post faced previous discrimination complaint
Ex-Newark cop fired over controversial Facebook post is named in a 2010 gender discrimination complaint, according to documents obtained by NJ Advance Media. Female officer alleges pattern of...
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Authorities investigate fatal overnight shooting in Newark
An overnight shooting in the city's South Ward left a man killed, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Authorities discovered the victim near Bergen Street and Hawthorne Avenue. (File photo) NEWARK -- An...
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It's a New Jersey ice palace, Charlie Brown
The Mall at Short Hills announced a Peanuts theme to this year's holiday attraction. The ice palace. (Courtesy The Mall at Short Hills) SHORT HILLS -- Can Charlie Brown and Snoopy compete with Elsa...
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The 5 best N.J. haunted houses for 2015
A backyard maze, a two-story terror, a farm of frights and more Watch video Are you afraid of the dark? How about a maniacal clown with blood-stained teeth? A swarming pack of nuns with ghoulish...
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Alleged N.J. Crips plead guily to drug conspiracy charges, officials say
Two alleged local members of a notorious street gang have admitted to participating in conspiracies to sell narcotics, authorities say. Tauheed Satchell (Essex County Corrections) NEWARK -- Two...
View ArticleSerial bank robber found hiding in motel bathroom, Union Police say
The department and the FBI had been searching for James Glenn, 59, after identifying him as the suspect last week. UNION -- The serial bank robber behind three recent robberies in Union and two others...
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School board member up for election dies, name will remain on ballot
Bloomfield Board of Education member Kent Weisert was running unopposed. Bloomfield Board of Education member Kent Weisert was running unopposed. File photo of Bloomfield High School. (Jessica Mazzola...
View ArticlePutting politics aside, charter school celebrates new home in Newark
Great Oaks Charter School recently opened its high school building on Crawford Street in the Central Ward, at the former home of the Marion P. Thomas Charter School NEWARK -- Since Nigeroll Echols...
View ArticleEssex sheriff's officers nab 6 for selling crack, heroin in Newark
A series of surveillance operations on Tuesday led to the arrests, authorities said NEWARK - A total of six men were arrested on various drug charges during a series of operations by the Essex County...
View ArticleN.J.'s Menendez and Booker seek to address gun violence (VIDEO)
Democratic members of the New Jersey congressional delegation are supporting new gun control efforts. WASHINGTON -- A spate of mass shootings has led to a spike in efforts by congressional Democrats...
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