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• N.J. comedian gets court date on charge over fake gun during movie filming

  13-03-2016 23:14
  
  A court dates has finally been set for the actor/comedian facing up to five years in jail for fake gun charges.
  
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• Man pleads guilty in motorcycle crash that killed West New York man: report

  13-03-2016 23:05
  
  Clifford Perkins of New City faces up to four years in prison for negligent homicide, according to a Patch report.
  
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• 'Habitat Village' brings new homes to 5 families in need

  13-03-2016 23:04
  
  The families worked at least 200 hours on their houses, in exchange for buying them at zero-percent interest and with no cash down.
  
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• U.S. Navy Concert Band plays Secaucus (PHOTOS)

  13-03-2016 23:01
  
  The United States Navy Concert band held a concert today at Secaucus High School as part it its 2016 national tour, which is visiting 23 locations in five states.
  
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• West Hudson goes green for annual St. Patrick's Day Parade (PHOTOS)

  13-03-2016 22:35
  
  Parents, children and even a few dogs donned green for today's 43rd annual West Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  
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• Newark man shot and killed while walking to work, police say - NJ.com

  13-03-2016 22:26 via
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  Newark man shot and killed while walking to work, police say
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  NEWARK — A Newark man was killed during a shooting in the city's North Ward early Sunday morning. Brunton Bissesar Singh, 55, was walking to work on the 400 block of Roseville Avenue shortly before 6 a.m. when the fatal shots rang out, Acting Essex ...
  Man fatally shot in Newark while on his way to workWABC-TVall 3 news articles »
  

• Newark man shot and killed while walking to work, police say

  13-03-2016 22:21
  
  Brinton Bissesar Singh is the city's 18th homicide victim of the year
  
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• Bridgeton man stabbed in back by 3 attackers

  13-03-2016 21:35
  
  The man thought he was punched in the back but discovered he was stabbed.
  
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• Clouds don't dampen St. Patrick's Day parades on Sunday (PHOTOS)

  13-03-2016 21:33
  
  Crowds gathered and the fun continued on Sunday at St. Patrick's Day parades throughout the state.
  
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• Trenton's St. Patrick's Day parade marches on Sunday despite rain (PHOTOS)

  13-03-2016 21:24
  
  The 31st annual Trenton St. Patrick's day parade was held Sunday March 13 at 2 p.m. despite the rain.
  
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• Community helping N.J. family that lost house, 3 pets in fire

  13-03-2016 21:10
  
  Platt's Farm Market has been identified as a drop-off point for supplies.
  
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• Any Atlantic City fix deserves the mayor's input | Editorial

  13-03-2016 21:00
  
  Nearly half of the city's obscene $260 million operating budget is legacy costs and debt service
  
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• Authorities: Man Shoots Himself In Hourslong Newark Standoff - CBS Local

  13-03-2016 20:56 via
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  Authorities: Man Shoots Himself In Hourslong Newark Standoff
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  NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Newark authorities say a nearly six-hour standoff at a city apartment ended when a man shot himself in the abdomen. The standoff at the Mount Prospect Avenue residence between the man and police started around 9 ...
  Lengthy standoff at Newark home ends when man turns gun on himself, police sayNJ.com
  Newark authorities say a lengthy standoff at a city apartment ended when a
  

• Atlantic City police searching for suspect in near-fatal stabbing

  13-03-2016 20:53
  
  Jameel Muhammad, 53, is wanted on charges including weapons possession and aggravated assault
  
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• Hundreds celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Jersey City parade

  13-03-2016 20:45
  
  From marching bands to cartoon characters, the 54th Annual Jersey City St. Patrick Day Parade had people singing, dancing, and laughing this afternoon.
  
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• Lengthy standoff at Newark home ends when man turns gun on himself, police say

  13-03-2016 20:36
  
  The unidentified man is in stable condition at a local hospital, according to city police
  
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• 2nd body recovered from Tappan Zee tug boat crash site

  13-03-2016 20:30
  
  "They were hoping for a different outcome and unfortunately there wasn't."
  
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• Sparta woman charged with stealing more than $75K from ex-employer

  13-03-2016 20:27
  
  Crystal Forde, 33, allegedly stole the money while working at Quten Research Institute in Fairfield
  
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• Rutgers student allegedly threw drink in Taco Bell worker's face, report says

  13-03-2016 19:41
  
  Police say a Rutgers student is allegedly responsible for throwing a drink in the face of a Taco Bell worker earlier this month.
  
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• Trump on rally violence: 'I don't accept responsibility'

  13-03-2016 18:18
  
  Donald Trump on Sunday fought back against accusations that he is to blame for inciting the violence that has broken out between supporters and protestors at his campaign rallies.
  
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• N.J. pet shop owner charged with animal cruelty also faces N.Y. violations

  13-03-2016 17:15
  
  New York denied the license of Vincent LoSacco, owner of Just Pups in East Brunswick.
  
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• Man shot during afternoon gunfire in Jersey City, official says

  13-03-2016 16:38
  
  A 28-year-old man was shot in the ankle yesterday afternoon near Martin Luther King Drive and Myrtle Avenue, a city spokeswoman said.
  
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• Man arrested after shore cab driver is robbed at gunpoint, police say

  13-03-2016 16:13
  
  After catching a ride to his Neptune City apartment, Christopher Cutler robbed a taxicab driver at gunpoint, police said.
  
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• Firefighter rescued after falling through floor in 2-alarm house fire

  13-03-2016 15:54
  
  The firefighter was taken to a local hospital, according to officials.
  
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• Have a loved one battling drug addiction? Get your support here

  13-03-2016 15:12
  
  Those abusing drugs can seek treatment, but where does the family go for support?
  
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• High school senior from N.J. killed in tractor trailer crash

  13-03-2016 14:51
  
  Tyler Brown, 17, of Woolwich Township, went to Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware.
  
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• N.J. man killed in tugboat crash 'loved his job,' daughter says

  13-03-2016 14:45
  
  Two crew members are still missing.
  
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• Christie is still getting votes for president | The Auditor

  13-03-2016 14:25
  
  Voters in primary states are still casting ballots for vanquished candidates, including Christie.
  
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• Can you tell which gun is a fake? N.J. cops say they can't

  13-03-2016 14:00
  
  A New Jersey police department confiscated a replica handgun on March 8, 2016. Can you tell which is the fake?
  
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• Is N.J.'s medical marijuana program still the nation's most expensive?

  13-03-2016 13:45
  
  The state says marijuana costs are comparable to five other states it analyzed
  
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• Aide who helped shape Christie's image not returning to N.J.

  13-03-2016 13:05
  
  The aide who helped shape Christie's public image isn't coming back to Trenton.
  
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• U.S. awards first-ever grants to help N.J. Holocaust survivors

  13-03-2016 13:00
  
  Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey plans for the funding to support social work and healthcare programming.
  
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• Inside the secret talks that settled a threatened NJ Transit strike

  13-03-2016 12:45
  
  The talks that ended a strike that would have thrown the region into chaos went down to the wire, amid fears it would all collapse before the deal was made.
  
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• Sweeney: Health care reform must put consumers first, OMNIA does that | Opinion

  13-03-2016 12:15
  
  The state Senate president favors the controversial Horizon plan.
  
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• Hundreds of items donated to Hamilton YMCA prom drive

  13-03-2016 12:00
  
  The Hamilton Area YMCA announced that hundreds of dresses, tuxedos and shoes were collected at its first annual prom clothing drive.
  
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• Editorial: A walk in the park is a big step for Newark - NJBIZ

  13-03-2016 06:06 via
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  Editorial: A walk in the park is a big step for Newark
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  The area that will become Triangle Park under an agreement between Newark and Edison Properties. - (CITY OF NEWARK). Newark's Prudential Center has been a top draw for hockey fans and concert-goers, but its economic impact on the city itself has not ...
  

• Search suspended in tugboat crash that killed N.J. man

  13-03-2016 04:28
  
  Two crew members remain missing
  
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• PHOTOS: Union County's 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade

  13-03-2016 04:09
  
  This year marks the 20th anniversary of the popular parade.
  
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• Police in standoff with armed man in Newark

  13-03-2016 03:17
  
  Mayor, public safety director respond after man threatens to shoot, police say
  
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• N.J. Olympian asked to remove hijab at Texas festival

  13-03-2016 02:27
  
  Maplewood native Ibtihaj Muhammad said a festival volunteer asked her to remove her religious head scarf while registering for the festival.
  
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• N.J. Olympian asked to remove hijab at SXSW

  13-03-2016 02:27
  
  Ibtihaj Muhammad, a U.S. Olympic fencer and Maplewood native, said a SXSW volunteer asked her to remove her religious head scarf while registering for the festival.
  
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• Man high on psychedelic drug trashed Haworth school, cops say

  13-03-2016 02:07
  
  Man found hallucinating, police say in report
  
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• St. Patrick's Day Parade at Hamilton draws huge crowd (PHOTOS)

  13-03-2016 02:03
  
  Trenton will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m.
  
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• Gunman wanted in domestic violence case, Newark cops say - NJ.com

  13-03-2016 01:47 via
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  Gunman wanted in domestic violence case, Newark cops say
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  NEWARK — Police on Saturday asked for the public's help to find a 25-year-old man accused of threatening to shoot four people and robbing the group in a domestic violence case. Shaquan Price was charged with aggravated assault in the confrontation, ...
  

• Gunman wanted in domestic violence case, Newark cops say

  13-03-2016 01:43
  
  Armed man climbed in through a window, police say.
  
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• Parents alarmed by lead-tainted water at Newark schools - CBS News

  13-03-2016 01:17 via
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  Parents alarmed by lead-tainted water at Newark schools
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  NEWARK, N.J. -- Water fountains were shut down at city schools in Newark, New Jersey this week due to lead contamination. And new evidence suggests city officials had known about the problem for years. A memo from the district sent on August 30, 2014 ...
  Newark School Officials Knew of Lead Risks, 2014 Memo ShowsNew York Times
  N.J. DEP Submits Plan To Test Water For Lead At Newark SchoolsCBS Local
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• See photos from St. Patrick's Day parades around N.J.

  13-03-2016 01:14
  
  Check photos from the celebrations
  
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• St. Patrick's Day Parade draws thousands to Seaside Heights (PHOTOS)

  13-03-2016 00:51
  
  The Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade drew thousands of spectators to the Seaside Heights on Saturday.
  
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• Worker burned by chemicals at cosmetics lab, cops say

  13-03-2016 00:37
  
  The lab worker was making "some type of fragrance mix," police said.
  
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• Crewmember killed in N.Y. tugboat crash ID'ed as Bayville man

  13-03-2016 00:11
  
  Two others remain missing
  
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