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• Boy, 13, stole his teacher's Mercedes, cops say

  01-12-2017 23:46
  
  One of the boys also faces drug charges
  
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• State to Trenton: City's water utility needs help and you must act

  01-12-2017 23:45
  
  State authorities have been pushing the city recently to figure out the future management of Trenton Water Works
  
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• 25 years for man who killed 'for no apparent reason'

  01-12-2017 23:38
  
  Prosecutors say the Newark man shot a city mother five times in 2014.
  
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• Paterson man shot and killed at pool hall

  01-12-2017 23:16
  
  Dontrelle Horne died early Friday
  
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• Pennsylvania man allegedly tried to board Newark flight with loaded gun

  01-12-2017 22:48
  
  A man from Landenberg, Pennsylvania was arrested Thursday at Newark Liberty International Airport after a loaded semi-automatic handgun was found in his carry-on luggage, authorities said. Transportation Security Administration screeners spotted the 9-mm in a knapsack as it passed through...
  
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• Charges dropped against cop accused of letting dog attack woman

  01-12-2017 22:38
  
  The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office says they plan to seek a new indictment in the case
  
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• Driver bails out of vehicle during traffic stop in Jersey City

  01-12-2017 22:25
  Authorities are searching for a driver who fled on foot from a traffic stop today in the Bergen Lafayette section of Jersey City, an official said. The sequence began when NJ Transit police initiated a traffic stop around 11 a.m. on Pacific Avenue but the driver did not immediately pull over, NJ Transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder said.
  
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• N.J. city finally gets clarity on school district's financial troubles

  01-12-2017 22:21
  Members of the Bayonne Board of Education heard from Stephen Eells, the state auditor who led the team that conducted a forensic audit of the board's finances.
  
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• Overnight lane closures as Route 139 repairs near completion

  01-12-2017 22:11
  
  The state Department of Transportation (DOT) said today it is getting close to reopening all the lanes of Route 139 westbound after a Sept. 29 fire caused structural damage.
  
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• Driver gets 21 years over fiery DWI crash that killed family of 3

  01-12-2017 22:10
  
  Bhavuk Uppal previously pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide over the deaths of Edward Russell Hitt, Briana Mae Anderson and their 18-month-old daughter, Charlotte.
  
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• Driver bails out of vehicle during traffic stop in Jersey City (PHOTOS)

  01-12-2017 21:20
  A foot pursuit ensued, but police did not immediately make any arrests.
  
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• 18th annual North Hudson Santa Parade Dec. 3

  01-12-2017 21:18
  
  He will again be the featured guest at the North Hudson Firefighters and Fire Officers' Association's 18th annual Santa Parade on Sunday, Dec. 3.
  
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• Trump hearing bloodhounds outside the Oval Office | Editorial

  01-12-2017 21:17
  
  How will he - and Congress - respond?
  
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• Menendez 'I won't forget you' warning inspires gift for N.J. political mavens

  01-12-2017 20:47
  
  Amy Wilson made the iron-on patch for the West Side holiday craft fair on Dec. 9.
  
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• Physical therapist snapchatted lewd photos to 3 teen girls, cops say

  01-12-2017 20:28
  
  Ariel Castro is facing six charges for the lewd photos.
  
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• Armed robbers strike GameStop for second time in a month

  01-12-2017 19:57
  
  The latest robbery occurred last weekend.
  
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• Weekend weather will be perfect for raking, holiday light hanging

  01-12-2017 19:55
  
  Temperatures will be at or above normal for the next several days.
  
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• Why sentencing for man who admitted to impregnating 12-year-old was canceled

  01-12-2017 19:27
  
  "If he is not going to stand by his plea, I'm not going to sentence him," the judge said.
  
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• Large crowds force giant holiday lights show to be called off

  01-12-2017 19:27
  
  Organizers of The Christmas Lights Show in Wall hope it will be back next year
  
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• Police searching for 2 robbers who fired shot inside store

  01-12-2017 19:15
  
  Police in Bridgeton are investigating a Tuesday armed robbery
  
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• 'Staggering': Sweeney vs. NJEA battle just broke this national record

  01-12-2017 19:00
  New Jersey's state watchdog agency released its final campaign spending report for the 2017 legislative races.
  
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• Ex-development official gets $99K from city in abuse-of-power settlement

  01-12-2017 18:59
  
  Victor Emenuga, ex-CEO of the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation, filed the suit after he was fired
  
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• No new trial for shooter who already had three

  01-12-2017 18:17
  
  He got one of the retrials after the Supreme Court ruled violent rap lyrics can't be used as evidence.
  
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• Former Trump adviser Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

  01-12-2017 18:11
  
  The guilty plea makes the retired Army lieutenant general the first person to have actually worked in the Trump White House to face formal charges in the investigation
  
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• Sheriff's officer admits stealing cocaine used for canine training

  01-12-2017 18:00
  
  The Ocean County officer blamed other officers for the disappearance of the drugs, prosecutors said.
  
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• Teen gets 5 years for accidentally shooting best friend in the head in Jersey City

  01-12-2017 17:43
  
  Nelson said the two friends were "playing with two guns" before Rios was struck in the head.
  
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• Round 2 for Jersey City council race after narrow miss on Election Day

  01-12-2017 17:41
  
  Councilman Chris Gadsden is seeking a second term against Mira Prinz-Arey.
  
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• Police chief was unprofessional with staffer, investigation finds

  01-12-2017 17:40
  
  Sexual harassment allegations were unfounded, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said
  
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• Here's what to know about overnight lane closures at these Hudson River crossings

  01-12-2017 17:26
  
  A series of overnight lane closures are planned for the coming days.
  
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• December supermoon 2017: When to see full 'cold moon' rise on Sunday, Dec. 3 (12/3/2017)

  01-12-2017 17:26
  The December full moon, known as the "cold moon," will also be a rare "supermoon" because of its close distance to the Earth. It will be glowing in the sky on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, and it will be followed by two supermoons in January 2018.
  
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• City agrees to $172K payout to former cop who filed racial discrimination suit

  01-12-2017 17:16
  
  Steven Middleton said his bosses in New Brunswick bypassed him for promotions and made racial comments
  
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• The list of powerful men accused of sexual misconduct keeps growing since Weinstein

  01-12-2017 17:00
  Since reports emerged about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's alleged history of sexual harassment and assault, complaints have surfaced about many powerful men in entertainment, media and politics
  
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• On World AIDS Day, a look at Trump's proposed 20% cut in global AIDS funding | Opinion

  01-12-2017 16:48
  
  On #WorldAidsDay,a look at the sheer lunacy of Trump's proposed one-third cut in foreign aid that includes a 20 percent cut in global AIDS funding.
  
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• Holiday season continues with North Hudson tree lighting (PHOTOS)

  01-12-2017 15:59
  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in North Hudson!
  
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• Holidays happenings abound in Hudson

  01-12-2017 15:52
  Christmas is right around the corner, and there are plenty of places are celebrating. Here is a list of everything Christmas taking place in Hudson County this year: Hilarity for the Holidays Mile Square Theatre closes its season with "a comic treat for the winter holidays,'' "The 39 Steps.'
  
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• Man charged in pepper spray attack on transgender person pleads guilty

  01-12-2017 15:37
  
  Morris May of Scotch Plains won't face jail time after admitting to disturbing the peace
  
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• Former Trump advisor Michael Flynn to admit lying to FBI

  01-12-2017 15:32
  
  Flynn is accused of "willfully and knowingly" making false statements to the FBI while serving in the Trump administration.
  
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• Sean Spicer may hold key to future of N.J. Trump voter intimidation case

  01-12-2017 15:30
  
  A federal court-sanctioned agreement restricting Republican Party activities directed at minority voters expires Friday.
  
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• Man snatches tip jar, shoves employee at Krispy Kreme, police say

  01-12-2017 15:19
  
  A man snatched a tip jar from inside the Downtown Krispy Kreme and then shoved an employee when she tried to stop him from taking off with the cash, police said.
  
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• N.J.'s next brewery is so novel it requires a new law

  01-12-2017 14:51
  
  It took four years to get the law passed, paving the way for Armageddon Brewing to open.
  
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• Where did Christie's beach day fit in MAD Magazine's '20 dumbest' of 2017?

  01-12-2017 14:50
  The "usual gang of idiots" at MAD have just thrown some shade at Christie's day in the sun.
  
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• Town worried about legalizing weed launches group to study marijuana's effects

  01-12-2017 14:30
  
  Linden's newAd Hoc committee will seek tounderstand the economic and social effects of legalized marijuana on the municipal level.
  
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• Interactive map: Who's hurt the most by GOP's plan to cut college deductions

  01-12-2017 14:26
  
  The potential loss of an average $1,158 deduction for interest on student loans and an average $1,203 Lifetime Learning Credit would further hurt New Jersey filers who currently take these tax offsets, if the House Republican plan be enacted.
  
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• Commission releases fracking ban proposal for Delaware River

  01-12-2017 14:20
  
  The agency in charge of managing the river basin has officially proposed a permanent ban on fracking, but could still allow the dumping of wastewater
  
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• Teen who allegedly stole car charged in death of 15-year-old passenger

  01-12-2017 14:13
  
  The 17-year-old allegedly sped away from police in a stolen vehicle before crashing into a tractor-trailer.
  
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• Senator pitches new plan to move commuters if new tunnel is not built

  01-12-2017 14:00
  
  State lawmakers said they support extending the PATH Rail line to Newark Airport as a plan B in case an aging Hudson River rail tunnel or funding the Gateway Project fails.
  
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• Woman killed, man seriously hurt after being hit by car in Linden

  01-12-2017 13:50
  
  The 44-year-old New York resident was struck along St. Georges Avenue early Friday
  
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• Multiple people hit by car in Linden

  01-12-2017 13:50
  
  A part of St. Georges Avenue is closed as police investigate
  
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• Feds say N.J. padded its Medicaid bills by $600M

  01-12-2017 13:31
  
  The U.S. Inspector General said the Christie administration claimed reimbursement for some teacher pension costs, despite the state not making full payments to the fund.
  
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• Garage in Lambertville destroyed in overnight fire

  01-12-2017 13:12
  
  A detached garage behind two Buttonwood Street properties was destroyed in a fire on Nov. 30, 2017.
  
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