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• Wayne man accused of stealing $200K from woman he met on dating site

  23-03-2016 23:55
  
  A Wayne man was arrested after allegedly bilking a woman of her life savings
  
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• Newark students bring history to life - The Newark Advocate

  23-03-2016 23:36 via
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  Newark students bring history to life
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  NEWARK - Orville and Wilbur Wright stood in the hall of Newark's Carson Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon, telling students about their lives and inventing the airplane. Well, they weren't actually the Wright brothers. They were Carson ...
  

• Nearly 1M in N.J. would benefit from $15 minimum wage, report says

  23-03-2016 23:15
  
  The report assumes the minimum wage would rise to $15 by 2021.
  
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• East Hanover fatal DWI crash case now in hands of jury

  23-03-2016 23:12
  
  A Morris County jury will begin deliberating Thursday, March 24, 2016, in the trial of Vanessa E. Brown, who is charged with Ralph Politi, Jr. in a 2012 drunk-driving accident.
  
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• How Camden's cops use blankets to change kids' lives, one knot at a time

  23-03-2016 23:00
  
  The dozens of blankets will go to sick kids at Cooper in need of comfort -- but it's where they came from that's unusual.
  
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• What Atlantic City government shutdown means to casinos

  23-03-2016 22:53
  
  Atlantic City is about to close city hall for three weeks. How will that affect the city's eight casinos?
  
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• DNA on murder weapon is defendant's to a certainty of 1 in 144 billion, expert says

  23-03-2016 22:44
  
  A medical examiner described the fatal damage cause by the single round that killed a 69-year-old Jersey City man during testimony today at the murder trial of his 44-year-old neighbor.
  
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• Outcry continues over Trenton school layoffs, cuts

  23-03-2016 22:43
  
  Critics include State Sen. Shirley Turner and the president of NJEA
  
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• Trenton firefighter charged with sex assault in Burlington County

  23-03-2016 22:35
  
  Leonard Davis, of Trenton, is charged in connection with a February incident in Mount Laurel.
  
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• N.J. congressmen want federal funds to test school water

  23-03-2016 22:32
  
  The proposals follow a call by New Jersey lawmakers for immediate testing in all schools.
  
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• Man admits defrauding Yale classmates in movie, fitness ventures

  23-03-2016 22:30
  
  Prosecutors say 30 victims were defrauded of about $3.1 million.
  
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• Mom had no reaction when told her son was dead, ex-cop testifies

  23-03-2016 22:21
  
  A witness said Michelle Lodzinski had "no reaction" when told her son's remains had been found.
  
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• Livingston man charged in 'blunt force' killing of his 69-year-old landlord

  23-03-2016 22:11
  
  Police say Douglas Castellano was killed by a 31-year-old man renting a room in his home.
  
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• Judge asked to toss evidence against defendant in 2012 killing

  23-03-2016 21:50
  
  Miles Feinstein, attorney for Michael Sampson, argued that police should have obtained a warrant.
  
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• Raritan Valley Community College tuition goes up again

  23-03-2016 21:43
  
  Raritan Valley Community College has approved a new budget that increases tuition $7 per credit.
  
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• New Hudson River rail tunnels take big step forward

  23-03-2016 21:32
  
  Regional and federal officials announced several breakthroughs to move the Gateway project to build new rail tunnels under the Hudson River.
  
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• Police describe trio who robbed N.J. bank at gunpoint

  23-03-2016 21:28
  
  Two men and a woman wielded handguns and fled with an undetermined amount of cash.
  
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• Man faces up to 30 years for carjacking Cadillac outside church

  23-03-2016 21:00
  
  Donald Higgs, 46, of Irvington, was found guilty on Monday of carjacking and robbery charges
  
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• Community meeting tonight for Bayonne residents concerned about oil leak

  23-03-2016 21:00
  
  A community meeting is scheduled to be held this evening for city residents concerned about an oil leak that was discovered last month in a Bayonne park.
  
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• N.J. man stabbed during argument over music, police report

  23-03-2016 20:54
  
  The 52-year-old Manville resident had to undergo emergency surgery for stab wound in his abdomen during an argument on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
  
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• Man charged in Jersey City convenience store murder remains a fugitive

  23-03-2016 20:40
  
  The man accused of killing a Jersey City man inside a city deli in November is still a fugitive, 16 weeks after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
  
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• Narcan used to save 3 Hunterdon overdose victims in 1 week

  23-03-2016 20:35
  
  The three overdoses happened in Flemington and Readington, officials say.
  
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• Philly ranks among top 25 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers

  23-03-2016 20:30
  
  Jackson, Miss., ranked first in the nation in the report, followed by Memphis, Tenn. and Syracuse, N.Y.
  
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• More than 1000 bags of heroin, $12000 seized in Newark - The News Journal

  23-03-2016 20:23 via
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  More than 1000 bags of heroin, $12000 seized in Newark
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  Two Newark men have been arrested after a months-long investigation yielded thousands in drug money and bags of heroin, according to police.​. Over the past two months, members of the New Castle County Mobile Enforcement Team and FBI Task Force ...
  Pair of Newark men charged in New Castle County drug investigationWDEL 1150AMall 2 news articles »
  

• Easement eyed for elimination could be public beach access, residents claim

  23-03-2016 20:20
  
  An oceanfront easement Long Branch is considering giving up could become a public access point, residents argue.
  
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• Newark police dispatcher suspended for sleeping while on-duty - NJ.com

  23-03-2016 19:20 via
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  Newark police dispatcher suspended for sleeping while on-duty
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  NEWARK — City officials have suspended three civilian Newark Police Department dispatchers without pay after department compliance officers found they were not answering incoming calls, officials confirmed Wednesday. The suspensions were ordered ...
  Newark dispatchers didn't answer callsAsbury Park Press
  Newark Police Dispatchers Suspended: Allegedly Slept On Job, Neglected CallsPatch.comall 12 news articles&
  

• Man rescued after getting stuck in Hackensack River mud

  23-03-2016 19:17
  
  No injuries reported
  
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• Photo turns Newark-bound flight attendant into face of Brussels attack - NJ.com

  23-03-2016 19:10 via
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  Photo turns Newark-bound flight attendant into face of Brussels attack
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  As the news broke Tuesday of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, media outlets started to detail the dramatic scenes from the devastated airport terminal and a chaotic subway car through harrowing videos and graphic images. One of the photos shared ...
  Brussels terror victim was a flight attendant heading to NewarkNew York Postall 695 news articles »
  

• Community activist 'targeted' his son, N.J. parent says in complaint

  23-03-2016 19:05
  
  A New Jersey community activist is facing a harassment complaint after allegedly targeting a 13-year-old boy.
  
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• Bombing turns Newark-bound flight attendant into face of Brussels attack

  23-03-2016 19:05
  
  One of the photos shared early on with news stories in the wake of the three explosions in the capital city in Belgium was of Nidhi Chaphekar
  
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• Attorney: Town should be fined $1,000 a day until ex-cop can return to work

  23-03-2016 19:00
  
  Attorney Patrick Toscano claims Montclair is in violation of a court order to reinstate Officer Joselito Nebiar
  
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• Mom's story changed after son's disappearance, ex-cop testifies

  23-03-2016 18:33
  
  Michelle Lodzinski gave police a difference version of her son's disappearance from a carnival two weeks after he went missing.
  
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• Thief steals wallet from car after breaking door handle: police

  23-03-2016 18:32
  
  A Kennedy Boulevard man parked his car outside of his home early this morning and returned an hour later to find his door had been pried open and his wallet was taken from inside.
  
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• Suspected getaway driver charged in Hamilton man's murder

  23-03-2016 18:22
  
  A Pemberton man arrested Tuesday night is the 3rd suspect charged in connection with killing a Hamilton man last week.
  
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• Judge's decision puts Edison Dem legal adviser back to work

  23-03-2016 18:07
  
  Bhavini Shah gets her job back; a vote on her fate will be held in June.
  
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• Former SPU student sues Prosecutor's Office cops over rape charge that was dropped

  23-03-2016 18:05
  
  A former Saint Peter's University student has filed a federal lawsuit against a group of Hudson County Prosecutor's Office investigators, saying that he was wrongfully charged with raping a fellow student in November 2014.
  
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• FBI offers $5K reward in search for the 'Countdown Bandit'

  23-03-2016 18:02
  
  At least one man is wanted in seven North Jersey bank robberies since last summer.
  
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• New pool, gym could be coming to Round Valley YMCA

  23-03-2016 17:50
  
  A three-year study is underway as part of an expansion of the Round Valley YMCA.
  
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• State association pays tribute to Secaucus MUA Commissioner Schoenrock

  23-03-2016 17:45
  
  George Schoenrock, a Secaucus Municipal Utility Authority board member, recently received an award from the state Association of Environmental Authorities.
  
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• Most of N.J. under elevated risk of brush fires

  23-03-2016 17:35
  
  State officials say fire risk is high, and they offer tips on how campers and smokers can prevent wildfires.
  
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• Man charged in Morristown purse snatching that injured woman

  23-03-2016 17:31
  
  Marshall Webb, 40, of Morristown, is facing robbery and other charges.
  
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• Kean U. Twitter suspect must wait for decision on probation request

  23-03-2016 17:22
  
  A Kean University graduate charged with sending threatening tweets must wait to hear if she can enter a probation program.
  
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• Seen this SUV? Cops say it belongs to purse snatcher

  23-03-2016 17:10
  
  The victim's purse and cellphone were stolen while she was taking her child to school.
  
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• 90 opportunities for Newark parents to test their kids for lead - NJ.com

  23-03-2016 17:10 via
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  90 opportunities for Newark parents to test their kids for lead
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  NEWARK — Parents looking to have their children tested for elevated levels of lead in their blood will have more than 90 opportunities to do so over the next several weeks. In light of recent revelations that 30 Newark school buildings have elevated ...
  

• Man stabbed with clothing hanger after throwing basket of laundry at boyfriend, cops say

  23-03-2016 17:02
  
  A verbal dispute between a Claremont Avenue couple turned physical this morning when a man threw a basket of laundry at his boyfriend, who then stabbed him with a clothing hanger, according to a police report.
  
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• 90 opportunities for Newark parents to test their kids for lead

  23-03-2016 17:02
  
  School officials announced Tuesday lead testing opportunities being offered by the district, and by multiple community organizations.
  
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• Man serving 55 years loses appeal in gang-related killing

  23-03-2016 16:50
  
  Raheem Cleveland, 36, formerly of Newark, is serving a 55-year state prison sentence
  
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• Cute cubs, The Joker help Six Flags Great Adventure mark opening day

  23-03-2016 16:32
  
  Lion, tiger and bear cubs will vie for attention with a new roller coaster, The Joker, during Six Flags Great Adventure's 2016 season.
  
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• Bayonne man accused of stealing from parked car, cops say

  23-03-2016 13:40
  
  A 36-year-old city man has been accused of burglarizing and stealing from a parked car close to the border between Jersey City and Bayonne, police said today.
  
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• Gun and marijuana found on two Bayonne men, cops say

  23-03-2016 13:21
  
  Two men were arrested last week after police found a gun on one of them and a small amount of marijuana on the other, police said today.
  
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