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Newark man caught with handgun after chase through public housing, cops say
Darphon Corprew fled from a car stopped for traffic violations into the Pennington Court complex in the city's East Ward Darphon Corprew (Essex County Correctional Facility) NEWARK - A city man was...
View ArticleNewark officials question plan to move Hudson County homeless to city
Subpar conditions at a Jersey City motel caused officials to move 29 displaced families to the Newark YMCA in December Watch video NEWARK - Members of the Municipal Council on Tuesday questioned a...
View ArticleWATCH: Naughty by Nature releases retrospective video for 25th anniversary
'For us to be here 25 years means that we have true-live, ride-or-die fans,' says Treach Naughty by Nature is keeping the celebration of its 25th anniversary going strong through a mini documentary...
View ArticleCould N.J.'s joint military base face another threat to close?
President Barack Obama's proposed 2017 budget includes a new round of military base closures. WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is trying one last time to begin a new round of military base...
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How much plastic is in the N.Y.-N.J. waterways?
One enviromental group estimates that there are millions of plastic pieces are floating in area waterways. Watch video An environmental group is urging New York, New Jersey residents to think twice...
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NYC man caught with bag of pot-filled cookies, cops say
Michael Cohen, 48, is also accused of carrying nearly 100 grams of marijuana and $1,900 in cash in his vehicle Michael Cohen (Fairfield Police) FAIRFIELD - A New York City man was arrested last week...
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Murder trial begins for mother accused of starving kids, not seeking medical...
Krisla Rezireksyon, 34, of Irvington, is accused of killing her 8-year-old daughter, Christiana Glenn, and abusing and neglecting her two younger children Watch video NEWARK — Standing before an Essex...
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The prophet's low profile in child starvation trial | Di Ionno
Religious leader of accused woman ignores defense subpoenas Rezireksyon. It's the jumble of letters that forms part of the name of the woman charged in the murder of her daughter,...
View ArticleMan gets 4 years for fatal hit-and-run after outbursts from his family
Andy Soto, 28, of Newark, was driving a vehicle on Jan. 18, 2015 that struck and killed 29-year-old East Orange resident Khendrai Williams NEWARK — Before he was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in...
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Possible threat investigated at Glen Ridge H.S., nothing found
Teacher called police after overhearing conversation among students Watch video GLEN RIDGE -- Acting on a tip from a concerned school staff member, local police and the Essex County Sheriff's bomb...
View ArticleSee how much your town's taxes have gone up
The average tax bill in New Jersey has gone up 41.78 percent from 2000 to 2015. Given the Garden State's reputation as one of the most taxed states in the country, few residents will be surprised to...
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Will fear of the Zika virus keep this community from traveling?
Brazilian-Americans in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood are watching the news about the spread of the Zika virus, and weighing risk of the illness against the desire to go back to visit. Watch video...
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Employer fined $70K for 'hazardous' working conditions
OSHA inspectors uncovered the violations during a visit to Elan Chemical Company's Doremus Avenue plant in August Elan Chemical Co.'s facility on Doremus Avenue in Newark. (Google Maps) NEWARK - A...
View ArticleBody found on Newark street ID'd as 25-year-old NYC woman
The woman's exact cause of death has yet to be determined, authorities say. NEWARK -- Officials have identified a body found Monday evening in Newark as a 25-year-old Manhattan woman. Francine Vincent...
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N.J. loosens grip on district under state takeover
Paterson's school system, under state control since 1991, is the latest urban school district to regain some control of its finances. Watch video TRENTON -- In the latest move to empower school...
View ArticleDid pastor lead woman to starve daughter to death?
Krisla Rezireksyon Kris, 34, of Irvington, is accused of killing her 8-year-old daughter and abusing her two younger children Watch video NEWARK — At the trial of Krisla Rezireksyon Kris on charges of...
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Authorities investigate killing of 90-year-old East Orange man
The victim appeared to have died of "compression of the throat," authorities say. (File photo) EAST ORANGE -- County officials are investigating the death of a 90-year old city man as a homicide,...
View ArticleNewark to begin towing Uber drivers at airport, train station
Uber said it plans to reimburse all drivers for any towing fees and penalties for violating the city's taxicab ordinance Watch video NEWARK — There's a war on wheels brewing outside the city's two...
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3 indicted for Rahway murder of man shot answering his door
Three men, one a confirmed street gang member, were indicted for the murder of a From left, Quincy Oliver, 22, of Rahway, Tyrell Dekle, 22, of Woodbridge, and James C. Sears, 23, of East Orange were...
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2 Newark men plead guilty in armed carjacking outside city store
DeAndre Weathers, 19, and Justin Smith, 26, admitted their roles in the July 5, 2013 carjacking of a Camaro in the area of Lehigh Avenue and Clinton Place in Newark DeAndre Weathers, 19, and Justin...
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