Rising seas could drive 837K N.J. residents from their homes, study says
According to a new report, sea-level rise along the Jersey Shore and low-lying urban areas could force hundreds of thousands from their homes by 2100 Rising seas could force hundreds of thousands of...
View ArticleFamily questions response time in Orange blaze that killed 3
Relatives claimed firefighters took too long to respond to the early-morning fire on High Street Watch video ORANGE -- Family members of the three people killed in an Orange house fire on Monday are...
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Under where? Cheeky thief swiped 160 panties from Victoria's Secret
Authorities are searching for the alleged undie thief. Authorities are looking for a woman who they say swiped 160 pairs of underwear from an N.J. store. (AP file photo) MILLBURN -- Somewhere in...
View ArticleHere's how Newark wants to regulate Uber drivers
City officials have threatened to ticket or tow the ride-sharing services drivers until they can be properly regulated NEWARK — It appears the city may be on its way toward resolving its more than...
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N.J. man busted with $10K in heroin after allegedly offering drugs to...
A city man is facing multiple drug-related charges after police discovered him in possession of nearly $10,000 in heroin, police say. (Essex County Corrections) NEWARK -- A city man is facing multiple...
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Man sent to prison for 'O.K. Corral' robbery where off-duty cop shot him
Emmanuel Ruiz Pagan, 31, of Newark, had pleaded guilty to a 2012 robbery at a city restaurant Emmanuel Ruiz PaganEssex County Correctional Facility NEWARK -- A Newark man was sentenced on Monday to 15...
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Former Bergen leader convicted of corruption asks for prison delay
Joseph A. Ferriero was found guilty of bribery, fraud and racketeering charges last April. Joseph A. Ferriero (File photo) NEWARK - Former Bergen County Democratic Party leader Joseph A. Ferriero is...
View ArticleHow healthy is your county? Group ranks 21 N.J. counties
State's healthiest county is also its wealthiest TRENTON -- For the seventh consecutive year, Hunterdon County tops the list of New Jersey's healthiest counties, thanks in large part to its...
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6 things we learned from Newark mayor's State of the City
Ras Baraka addressed the city's issues, plus Donald Trump, Chris Christie and the media. Watch video NEWARK -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's second "State of the City" address on Tuesday night took aim at...
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Two Newark men busted in undercover drug stings
Monday drug surveillance operations in Newark led to charges against two city men, officials said. Charles Bellina (Essex County Corrections) NEWARK -- Monday drug surveillance operations in Newark...
View ArticleWeather forecast for NYC St. Patrick's Day parade is mixed
Will the luck of the Irish be enough to keep rain away from the big parade? If you're heading into New York City on Thursday to watch the 2016 St. Patrick's Day parade, you should probably bring along...
View ArticleAccused 'nanny-cam' attacker spit on officers, threatened to 'bash' cop,...
Shawn Custis is preparing to go on trial on charges in a home invasion attack caught on a "nanny-cam" Watch video NEWARK -- As he prepares to go on trial on charges in a 2013 home invasion attack in...
View ArticleMinimum wage hike: Newark workers will make $15 an hour by 2018, mayor says
The change will be in place by the end of his term, Ras Baraka said. NEWARK — Residents and officials cheered when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced Wednesday morning that he would ensure a $15...
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N.J. has lost its wealthiest resident to Florida, report says
David Tepper has moved his business, registered to vote and filed paper work to become a resident of Florida, Bloomberg reports. New Jersey's wealthiest man may be making a common Northeast move: a...
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Man indicted on murder charge in killing of Irvington man
Daevon Davis, 26, is accused of killing 44-year-old Irvington resident Christopher Graham Daevon DavisEssex County Correctional Facility NEWARK -- A Newark man has been indicted on charges of fatally...
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Man nicknamed 'Rage' found guilty of attempted murder
Angel Carlo, 30, of Newark, was convicted of shooting the victim multiple times on a city street in 2014 Angel CarloEssex County Correctional Facility NEWARK -- A Newark man was convicted on...
View Article1,000 cops in Newark: Is that enough?
While dozens of new officers have joined the force in the last year, a significant increase in manpower remains elusive. NEWARK -- While dozens of new officers have joined the Newark Police Department...
View ArticleN.J. school to be renamed in honor of astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly
A school will be renamed in honor of astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly WEST ORANGE -- Long before they were world-famous astronauts, Mark and Scott Kelly were students at Pleasantdale Elementary on...
View ArticleLead in Newark schools' water dates back to at least 2012
School officials released some statistics about past tests indicated elevated levels of lead in drinking water at 30 schools in the state's largest city. NEWARK -- Lead levels have been elevated in...
View ArticleNewark council approves police oversight board, union vows to sue
Newark's first citizen complaint review board was originally created by executive order in April, 2015. NEWARK -- With a unanimous vote, the Newark municipal council today codified into law the city's...
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