$100K in narcotics confiscated in Newark drug raid, authorities say
Authorities on Tuesday arrested three and confiscated approximately $100,000 in narcotics following a Tuesday afternoon raid on a Newark apartment, officials say. NEWARK -- Authorities on Tuesday...
View ArticleWitnesses ID woman as shooter in killing of innocent bystander in Newark
Amber Brooks, 21, of Newark, is accused of killing Michael Brown on Feb. 3, 2013 when she was shooting at someone else on Elizabeth Avenue in the city NEWARK -- On Elizabeth Avenue in Newark on the...
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Newark man arrested after telling women to have sex with him or die,...
Authorities have arrested a Newark man for allegedly threatening violence against two women and their families if they did not have sex with him. Salaam Leeks (Courtesy of the Essex County...
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Glimpse of History: A music venue in north Newark
The building still stands, with the pictured sign remaining but relettered. Photo courtesy of Tommy Raw NEWARK -- The sign outside Studio One in Newark is shown in this undated photo. The club was...
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Vintage photos of clubs and music venues in N.J.
Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the 1970s and 1980s about what bands they saw and what music venues they frequented. Courtesy of Distejon Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the...
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Skiers, snowboarders rejoice as snow storms, polar vortex move in
With Christmas and New Year's Day traditionally being busy for ski resorts, warm temperatures kept resorts closed this past year and pushed the start of the season into 2016. VERNON -- After an...
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5 things we learned at Baraka's Newark Town Hall meeting
The Newark mayor held court before a crowd of house of about 200 in the city's East Ward NEWARK - Mayor Ras Baraka kicked off a series of Town Hall meetings Wednesday night before a packed house of...
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Man reunited with $5K he lost at Newark airport
TSA agents reported the stolen wallet and found its owner, the agency said. Newark airport (File photo) NEWARK -- Along with performing safety checks, Newark airport TSA agents are also reuniting...
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Harry Belafonte to kick off weekend of MLK celebrations in Newark
The event is tied to a celebration of the 350th anniversary of Newark. NEWARK -- Famed singer and activist Harry Belafonte will headline an event Thursday night that kicks off a weekend of...
View ArticleBrutal beating caught on video prompts Newark to step up downtown patrols
The assault took place at the corner of Broad Street and Market Street, one of the city's busiest intersections Watch video NEWARK - Days after video of a brutal beating surfaced online, officials say...
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Man wielding hatchet robs N.J. cafe, cops say
No one was hurt in the Montclair incident, police said. Montclair police file photo. (Jessica Mazzola | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) MONTCLAIR -- An alleged robber made off with a sum of money after...
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Accused murderer returns to jail after bail changed over alleged DWI crash
Andre Higgs, 43, of Watchung, was sent to the Essex County jail on Thursday after a judge modified his $1 million bail in a murder case in light of charges he caused a drunken crash while he was...
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The N.J. hospital lobby is shafting Newark taxpayers | Opinion
Proposed one-size-fits-all legislation shortchanges Newark and other cities that are home to nonprofit hospitals Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins is a councilwoman representing Newark's Central Ward. Newark...
View Article$98M could fix 'the bane of Rutgers' existence,' official says
The university's Board of Governors on Thursday approved eight projects across the school's three campuses, contingent on Rutgers winning state grant money. NEW BRUNSWICK -- The chase is on for $98.5...
View ArticleAttorney challenges witness account in killing of innocent bystander in Newark
Defense attorney Janelle Cleary challenged the witness account of Jennifer Prophet at the murder trial of Amber Brooks NEWARK -- At Amber Brooks's trial on charges of fatally shooting an innocent...
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Cops seek man charged with attempted murder in Paterson shooting
Police on Thursday asked for the public's help to find a city man wanted in a shooting that left a Bloomfield man in critical condition. Dahmir Bethea (Photo: Paterson Police Department) PATERSON --...
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Can you get a perfect score this week? How well did you pay attention to this week's New Jersey news? Find out in the news quiz below. All seven questions are based on this week's top local news...
View ArticleNewark's Covenant House will miss Mama Gwen
Mama Gwen never gave up on thousands of homeless and runaway youth at Convent House, a Newark agency where she helped them get off the street and navigate life. There was something about the woman's...
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Mama dog needs home after pups adopted
Ariel is described as a dog who would be a nice addition to any household. Ariel WEST CALDWELL -- Ariel is a 3-year-old female dog in the care of Orphaned Pets. Rescued as a pregnant stray, all five...
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Longtime N.J. senator says he won't run again in 2017
State Sen. Kevin O'Toole will have served 22 years in the state legislature when he steps down in January 2018 TRENTON -- Republican state Sen. Kevin O'Toole of Essex County announced Friday morning...
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