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Mother accused of killing daughter lied to police about other kids, witness says
Krisla Rezireksyon told detectives her two other children were at a friend's house in Elizabeth, but they were found in her Irvington apartment NEWARK — Standing near the dead body of her...
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Ex-PVSC official convicted in misconduct scandal to get new trial
Former chief ethics officer for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission convicted in 2014 of using public workers to fix up his mother's house to get a new trial. TRENTON--A state appeals court Tuesday...
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Family searching for missing 83-year-old Montclair woman
Woman was last seen around 4:30 p.m. Monday Adelaida Serrano MONTCLAIR -- An 83-year-old woman has been missing since Monday afternoon, family members confirmed Tuesday. Adelaida Serrano was last...
View Article3 Kings visit N.J. special needs kids (PHOTOS)
Rutgers-Newark held a Three Kings celebration for Spanish-speaking kids and their families. NEWARK -- Complete with dinner, presents, and an actual visit from the Three Kings, New Jersey special needs...
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'Armed and dangerous' man steals $3K, Elmwood Park police say
The owner of a Paterson convenience store was robbed at knifepoint in an Elmwood Park motel room by a man who claimed he was interested in buying the victim's shop, police said Wednesday. Elmwood Park...
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Newark man pleads guilty to police chase, crash that shut down highway
Freddie Wright, 23, is expected to receive a 12-year state prison sentence for the August 2014 chase between Essex and Somerset counties Freddie WrightEssex County Correctional Facility NEWARK -- A...
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New East Orange safety director suspends deputy chief over patrol beef
Deputy Chief William Phillips Jr.'s Christmas Eve suspension stemmed from a disagreement over foot patrol orders on Dec. 23, said Sgt. Lawrence Flanagan, the president of the city's Superior Officers...
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The first 7 things you should do if you win tonight's Powerball jackpot
Have you ever thought about what you need to do if you actually win? With the Powerball jackpot at $500 million -- its sixth highest amount ever -- lottery hopefuls are lining up at convenience stores...
View ArticleBlizzard of '96: Relive the monster storm that buried N.J. (PHOTOS)
Photos from 20 years ago, when one of the worst blizzards in New Jersey history dumped more than 2 feet of snow, crippling the state for several days.
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Police arrest man wanted in Newark 19-year-old's killing
Police have apprehended the city man wanted in connection with the 2015 shooting death of a local 19-year old. Darryl A. Craft. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office)Vernal Coleman | NJ Advance...
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Councilman says guilty pleas 'just the beginning' in Newark watershed probe
East Ward Councilman Augusto Amador was a leading critic of the agency before it was officially dissolved in 2013 NEWARK - As guilty pleas related to the kickbacks and bribery scandal that brought...
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Priest who admitted sex with 15-year-old boy is subject of criminal complaint
Saying prosecutors have moved slowly, Max Rojas Ramirez filed a criminal complaint against the priest who Ramirez says raped him in 2003 UPDATE: An arrest warrant has been issued for the Rev. Manuel...
View ArticleMemorial service Saturday for N.J. woman found dead in Newark building
Crystal Lynn Passante, 26, was reported missing in Newark in July. She was found dead inside an old school building in Newark on Sept. 18. Nearly four months after the remains of a missing New Jersey...
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Fight over booze at NYE celebration led to homicide, police reports say
An argument over shots of liquor may have sparked the altercation that led to the first homicide in Newark in 2016, police reports indicate. (File photo). NEWARK -- An argument over shots of liquor...
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Newark council makes police, fire department shakeup official
The move to create a new public safety department eliminates the city's longstanding police and fire director positions and places both departments under the auspices of Anthony Ambrose NEWARK - The...
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Man admits disposing of roommate's maimed body in garbage bags
Sherief Sims, 23, admitted to disposing of Dana Jinks's body after she was allegedly killed by their roommate, Danielle Small Watch video Sherief Sims, 23, pictured left, pleaded guilty on Dec. 23 to...
View ArticleBaraka decries latest charter school spat as 'organized campaign' to divide...
The mayor recently faced criticism over a letter sent to state Education Commissioner David Hespe asking him to curb all charter school enrollment expansion in Newark NEWARK - Recent controversy over...
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Changes to Newark public safety setup illegal, union claims
A complaint filed by the Newark Superior Officers Association charges that recent moves by Mayor Ras Baraka to reshape the Newark Police Department are illegal. NEWARK -- A complaint filed by the...
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Longer school day bill advances, cost remains unclear
Schools in urban areas, like Trenton and Newark, are most likely to be affected by the bill if it becomes law, its sponsor said. TRENTON -- A proposal that would mandate a longer school day in New...
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WATCH: Councilman scuffles with family of foe in parking lot
The physical altercation occurred after a council meeting Monday night in Bloomfield, police said. Watch video BLOOMFIELD -- Video has surfaced of an alleged fight outside a township council meeting...
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