Jersey City news

• Drug, gun suspect detained for trial

  12-10-2017 23:58
  
  Marquis Isler, is accused weapons possession and drug distribution on multiple counts.
  
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• Hundreds attend Blue Mass to honor their brethren, fallen officer

  12-10-2017 23:52
  
  The Diocese of Metuchen held its 16th annual ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi.
  
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• Joe Biden slams Kim Guadagno ad as 'gutter politics'

  12-10-2017 23:21
  
  Former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday campaigned for Democratic New Jersey governor nominee Phil Murphy.
  
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• Police seize $13,000 in drugs, cash from Trenton home

  12-10-2017 23:13
  
  It was the conclusion of a month-long investigation.
  
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• Jersey City public library unveils tribute to its first black mayor

  12-10-2017 23:07
  
  Cunningham's wife, state Sen. Sandra B. Cunningham, was on hand for an unveiling ceremony.
  
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• Man charged with stabbing another in the chest in Dover

  12-10-2017 23:02
  
  The injuries sustained by the man were not life-threatening, police said.
  
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• Atlantic City casino revenue up nearly 8-percent in September

  12-10-2017 22:37
  
  Internet gaming revenue was up 27 percent in September
  
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• Jersey City brothers facing murder charges won't be released

  12-10-2017 22:28
  
  They are charged with the Sept. 27 stabbing of Richard Farmer.
  
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• Bear hunters return to woods for 4th day, this time with guns (VIDEO)

  12-10-2017 22:01
  
  One of them explains why they think the hunt is needed
  
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• N.J. lawyers among the most expensive in the country

  12-10-2017 22:00
  
  Firms in the Garden State bill at an average rate of $272 an hour
  
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• Joe Biden calls Harvey Weinstein 'disgusting and immoral' in Rutgers speech

  12-10-2017 21:44
  The former vice president spoke at Rutgers' "It's On Us" event to raise awareness about sexual assault on college campuses.
  
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• Corrections officer charged with smuggling deadly opioid into N.J. prison

  12-10-2017 21:33
  
  Roberto Reyes-Jackson indicted for allegedly supplying drug-dealing inmate with marijuana and fentanyl.
  
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• How this N.J. town realized it had a multi-million dollar Rodin bust

  12-10-2017 21:15
  The art world lost track of Rodin's bust of Napolean in the 1930s, but it had been hiding in plain sight for nine decades.
  
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• Trial of man accused of beating man to death in car halted by no-show witness

  12-10-2017 21:12
  
  The defendant took the stand today and the defense then had planned to question Danny Lorenzana, of Sherman Avenue in Jersey City, but he had not responded to the subpoena.
  
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• Firefighter fell through floor at 2-alarm blaze in Hamilton

  12-10-2017 21:10
  
  The house was unoccupied. The cause of the two-alarm blaze is under investigation
  
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• Teen critical with extensive burns after electric shock on train trestle

  12-10-2017 21:05
  
  The Edison teen'sclassmates at J.P. Stevens in Edison have said they will wear blue to honor the teen
  
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• Juvenile charged in Snapchat '38 bullets' threat video against HS

  12-10-2017 21:01
  
  A juvenile has been arrested in connection with a threat made against Middletown High School.
  
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• Accused bomber Ahmad Khan Rahimi declines to testify in own defense

  12-10-2017 21:01
  
  The government says Rahimi considered himself "a soldier in a Holy War against Americans"
  
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• Crumbling walls are a danger to NJ Transit trains, commuter advocates warn

  12-10-2017 20:47
  
  NJ Transit will regularly inspect crumbling concrete retaining walls on the Morris & Essex lines which commuter advocates say they fear could pose a danger to trains.
  
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• N.J. man claims $24.1M lottery jackpot just 2 days before expiration

  12-10-2017 20:40
  
  The retired security guard dug up the winning ticket after seeing a segment on the news about the unclaimed prize
  
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• Jersey City gets big win in contract dispute with cops

  12-10-2017 20:36
  
  The new contract runs through 2020.
  
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• Man arrested, charged with gunning down father of 3 in Jersey City

  12-10-2017 20:35
  
  Jose Mojica of Jersey City was arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit on Wednesday.
  
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• Did accused killer help himself by taking the stand in own defense?

  12-10-2017 20:29
  
  A Bayonne man being tried for beating a friend to death in a car in Union City in 2015 took the stand in his own defense today, tangled with the prosecutor and was cautioned several times by the judge.
  
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• Christie's surprising criticism of Phil Murphy | The Auditor

  12-10-2017 19:33
  
  The explosive revelations of sexual assault and harassment against Hollywood producer and prolific Democratic Party fundraiser Harvey Weinstein has become fodder in New Jersey's governor's race.
  
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• No mergers, no boys: N.J. Girl Scouts not backing down

  12-10-2017 19:18
  The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday it will start accepting girls
  
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• Nepotism scandal that forced out big-money super of tiny Bergen district began with tip

  12-10-2017 18:58
  
  The superintendent took the remarkable step of personally putting stickers over cameras in the business office so they wouldn't record her daughter's movements, the state says
  
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• Middle school student collects 10K toothbrushes for charity

  12-10-2017 18:45
  
  Jack Ference started Jack's Mission, going door-to-door and asking everyone he knew for toothbrushes. To date, he's donated more than 10,000 to Holiday Express.
  
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• Guadagno's 'Willie Horton' ad fans racial fears | Editorial

  12-10-2017 18:36
  
  What Guadagno did is splice the video in way that is flat-out dishonest, a cheap attempt to whip up the most ugly and unfounded fears of unauthorized immigrants.
  
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• Jersey City Art and Studio Tour: 27 years old and still going strong

  12-10-2017 18:27
  
  The 27th annual Jersey City Art and Studio Tour will take place this weekend from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  
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• Worker paralyzed at construction site gets $17M settlement

  12-10-2017 17:46
  
  A crane lifting 3,500 pounds of concrete blocks collapsed and struck the man in the head
  
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• The Great Halloween Candy Showdown: Early voting results

  12-10-2017 17:30
  
  Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have a clear lead, followed by candy corn thanks to a strong campaign by supporters. A bevy of candy bars in tow.
  
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• Ahern Foundation, 10 community heroes to be honored Oct. 20

  12-10-2017 17:08
  The Ahern Foundation, which hands out more than $5,000 in scholarships each year, and 10 people will be honored at the Bayonne Youth Center's 72nd annual awards dinner on Oct. 20.
  
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• Man's weapons included bat with flashlight attached, indictment says

  12-10-2017 16:50
  
  According to court documents, Austin M. Smith allegedly had three weapons at scene of alleged attack on July 4, police said.
  
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• Authorities investigate suspicious package found at N.J. college library

  12-10-2017 16:40
  
  The school is warning people to stay clear of the library due to police activity.
  
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• Vote for Pam Johnson, Stack deserves big win, more | Election Chatter

  12-10-2017 16:33
  As a lifelong resident of Greenville, I believe it's time we elect someone to the city council who will fight for everyone in our ward. For far too long, residents have suffered from lack of representation while property taxes, crime, affordable housing, and quality of life issues have been ignored.
  
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• Number of refugees coming to the U.S. falling fast under Trump, study shows

  12-10-2017 16:15
  The U.S. is taking a smaller share of the world's growing refugee population, a Pew Research Center study finds
  
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• Boy Scouts announce plan to admit girls | Your comments

  12-10-2017 15:30
  Girls will be able to attain the rank of Eagle Scout and participate in programs, but the move was criticized by Girl Scouts
  
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• Florence police searching for 14-year-old girl missing since Sunday

  12-10-2017 15:25
  
  Police said she could be heading for Hamilton in Mercer County or Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
  
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• Woman killed man with a coffee mug, authorities say

  12-10-2017 15:23
  
  Alina Lescaille, 55, has been charged with manslaughter, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon for the April 4 incident that occurred at 4621 Broadway in Union City.
  
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• What social media can tell us about NJ Transit's biggest challenge

  12-10-2017 14:45
  Compared to its turbulent spring, NJ Transit did not cause as much disruption for commuters, an NJ Advance Media analysis of NJ Transit's tweets shows.
  
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• 'Summer of Hell:' What social media can tell us about NJ Transit's biggest challenge

  12-10-2017 14:45
  Compared to its turbulent spring, NJ Transit did not cause as much disruption for commuters, an NJ Advance Media analysis of NJ Transit's tweets shows.
  
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• Bringing music that heals and soothes to those who need it most | Di Ionno

  12-10-2017 14:45
  
  Levi Ware can play. He can make a simple ukulele sound like a 12-string guitar. But the magic of his music isn't in his hands. It's in his heart. That was pretty clear as he sang to three ill children...
  
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• What stores will be closed on Thanksgiving 2017? These retailers are resisting the trend

  12-10-2017 14:30
  
  These New Jersey retailers are staying closed despite the push to start Black Friday a day early
  
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• Massive back-ups on George Washington Bridge from tractor-trailer crash

  12-10-2017 14:14
  
  An overturned tractor-trailer on the Major Deegan Expressway is making for a messy morning commute
  
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• When it comes to dodging questions, Phil Murphy's no Jim McGreevey | Mulshine

  12-10-2017 14:13
  Just before the big gubernatorial debate in Newark Tuesday night, I ran into my old sparring partner Jim McGreevey in the hall. Typical was an exchange during which moderator Jim Gardner pressed the former Goldman Sachs executive on how he would keep his promise to "fully fund" the state's depleted pension system.
  
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• Sold! 4-bedroom home in Long Hill Twp. for $1.03M

  12-10-2017 14:04
  
  According to its Trulia listing, the taxes on the property this year were $23,353.
  
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• Do you approve of Boy Scouts allowing girls into certain programs?

  12-10-2017 14:00
  
  It's still unclear if yesterday's announcement by the Boy Scouts of America that they expanded their program to welcome young girls is a merger or a hostile takeover. Next year, girls will be allowed into Cub Scouts, a program for...
  
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• Twice convicted 'predator' pimp headed back to prison

  12-10-2017 13:50
  
  Marcus Tukes will get a 10-year sentence after pleading guilty to human trafficking
  
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• High rises and low rents: City's future lies in the delicate balance

  12-10-2017 13:40
  
  Mayor Ras Baraka signed what he said was a historic piece of legislation Wednesday to curb against coming gentrification
  
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• Ex-assistant HS principal admits to touching teen

  12-10-2017 13:37
  
  Prosecutors will ask for a sentence of a year in county jail
  
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