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• Bayonne teen accused of burglary, resisting arrest, using stolen car, police say

  30-04-2016 22:52
  
  A city teen was accused earlier this month of using a stolen car, burglarizing another car, fleeing from police and several other offenses, according to police.
  
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• History-making N.J mayor remembered at funeral for her work with children

  30-04-2016 22:32
  
  Lizette Parker is believed to be the first black female mayor in Bergen County.
  
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• History-making N.J mayor remembered at funeral for faith, family, love of children

  30-04-2016 22:32
  
  Lizette Parker is believed to be the first black female mayor in Bergen County.
  
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• Hudson County takes part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

  30-04-2016 22:28
  
  Hudson County authorities took part in today's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
  
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• 3 teens arrested in Bayonne after cap gun, drug paraphernalia found in car, cops say

  30-04-2016 22:26
  
  Three teens were arrested earlier this month after police found a 9mm cap gun and drug paraphernalia in their car, according to police.
  
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• Source of Hudson River oil spill unclear

  30-04-2016 22:22
  
  Authorities say spill is considered "minor"
  
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• Bayonne man charged with distributing marijuana near school, police say

  30-04-2016 22:10
  
  A 26-year-old city man was accused earlier this month of distributing marijuana near a school and public park, according to police.
  
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• Guatemalan man gets probation for wielding machete

  30-04-2016 22:03
  
  Rudy Monzon-Martinez was charged with making threats and weapons offenses after a fight with his wife last year
  
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• Hoboken Arts & Music Festival postponed due to bad weather

  30-04-2016 21:40
  
  Event will be rescheduled, city says
  
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• What's that huge crane on Broadway in Bayonne?

  30-04-2016 21:29
  
  For city residents wondering what a huge crane is doing near the middle of Broadway in Bayonne, police have an answer.
  
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• Kearny dog owners jump the gun on dog park opening

  30-04-2016 21:15
  
  Pooches got a sneak peak at Kearny's new dog park last weekend, but they got the boot because of some loose ends that must be completed before the 17,000-square-foot facility opens.
  
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• 20-year sentence for N.J. man caught assaulting 7-year-old girl

  30-04-2016 21:15
  
  An Atlantic City man lured and sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl in 2014, authorities say.
  
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• Crowds swarm New Brunswick for Rutgers Day

  30-04-2016 20:47
  
  The annual event drew over 91,000 visitors last year, a school spokesperson said.
  
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• First Annual Autism Awareness Street Festival in Jersey City underway (PHOTOS)

  30-04-2016 20:35
  
  City residents, nonprofits and businesses joined together to bring attention to autism today at the First Annual Autism Awareness Street Festival in Jersey City.
  
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• CPR training helps officer save woman's life

  30-04-2016 20:08
  
  Routine CPR training helped an officer save a woman's life outside of a Trenton hospital Thursday
  
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• N.J. man rams into police car in attempt to flee, cops say

  30-04-2016 19:54
  
  Bridgeton police stopped a car for motor vehicle violations and suspected the driver had a gun.
  
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• Man arrested in 2015 Newark killing

  30-04-2016 19:09
  
  Byron Solomon was apprehended Saturday morning by police acting on a tip, authorities said
  
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• Gunshot at Cologne Garden Apartments leads to arrest, police say

  30-04-2016 18:32
  
  Michael A. Davis allegedly fired a handgun during an altercation and then attempted to flee.
  
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• Driver killed in early-morning Cherry Hill crash, report says

  30-04-2016 17:11
  
  The driver was thrown from the car, which rolled over several times during the accident.
  
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• Some light rail service suspended due to repair work

  30-04-2016 17:00
  
  Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service is suspended today from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. between the Liberty State Park and Harsimus Cove stations due to emergency repair work north of the Marin Boulevard Station, according to NJ Transit.
  
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• Will House Democrats target another N.J. Republican? | The Auditor

  30-04-2016 16:55
  
  Scott Garrett may not be the only New Jersey Republican with a bull's eye on his back.
  
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• Police ID man in fatal crash that closed down Garden State Parkway

  30-04-2016 16:41
  
  The crash occurred in the Egg Harbor Township section of the Garden State Parkway Friday afternoon.
  
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• Back to prison for man who robbed same 2 banks twice

  30-04-2016 16:15
  
  Keith Ney was on supervised release when he returned the same banks again.
  
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• N.J. faces a pollen explosion in the coming weeks

  30-04-2016 16:03
  
  Pollen levels will be rising noticeably in early May, according to allergy experts.
  
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• N.J. man found with heroin after overdose leads to truck crash, cops say

  30-04-2016 15:33
  
  Matthew Guzman, 23, of Pratt Street, in Hammonton, was charged Friday with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance, possession of hypodermic syringes, possession of drug paraphernalia and several motor vehicle violations.
  
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• Man pleads not guilty to 2nd murder charge in 4 years

  30-04-2016 15:32
  
  Markquice "Tank" Thomas was indicted Friday on murder and kidnapping charges for an incident 4 years ago
  
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• Arson suspected in fire that gutted historic Pitney Farm

  30-04-2016 15:32
  
  A local group that was working with the township to take over the property was devastated as a result.
  
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• Man serving 50 years for stabbing woman to death in 2002 loses appeal

  30-04-2016 15:18
  
  Brian Mertz has been denied a petition for appeal of his 2012 conviction of first degree murder.
  
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• Newark Qdoba Set To Open: Free Taco Offer, May 2 - Patch.com

  30-04-2016 15:07 via patch.com
  
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  Newark Qdoba Set To Open: Free Taco Offer, May 2
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  Qdoba Mexican Eats will celebrate the grand opening of its Newark location on Monday, May 2, with a free “Knockout Taco” for guests. Newark, NJ. By Eric Kiefer (Patch Staff) - April 30, 2016 9:05 am ET. ShareTweetGoogle PlusRedditEmailComments0.
  
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• N.J. lawmakers clash over plan for public-sector pensions

  30-04-2016 15:04
  
  Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon debated a proposed constitutional amendment Friday.
  
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• N.J. native representing U.S. in skydiving world championship (VIDEO)

  30-04-2016 15:00
  
  Vineland-native Albert Berchtold is part of the eight-man on the U.S. Parachute Team for the FAI World Cup this August in Canada.
  
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• 5 reasons why my family donated a 28-acre historic site to N.J. | Opinion

  30-04-2016 15:00
  
  The author, Peter P. Blanchard III, is founder and a trustee of Greenwood Gardens.
  
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• 4 sweeps a week: How much street cleaning is too much?

  30-04-2016 15:00
  
  One expert says it's "surprisingly often."
  
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• Police nab wanted N.J. man after he crashes ATV, eluding arrest

  30-04-2016 14:34
  
  A South Jersey man was arrested for eluding police, resisting arrest, and drug possession.
  
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• Powerball jackpot is $314 million for Saturday's drawing (4/30/16)

  30-04-2016 14:30
  
  Powerball winning numbers for April 30, 2016 are worth $314 million. The Powerball jackpot drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday.
  
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• Soggy weekend to close out dry April in N.J.

  30-04-2016 14:16
  
  Residents can expect rain for Saturday night and Sunday, the National Weather Service says
  
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• N.J. man convicted of killing woman in front of toddler to face trial a 3rd time

  30-04-2016 14:06
  
  He was first convicted of stabbing his on-and-off girlfriend 30 times.
  
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• N.J. man gets 41 years for murder, robbery and sex assault

  30-04-2016 14:00
  
  The man was 16 the night he shot a woman during a robbery, then committed a second robbery and sexual assault.
  
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• Popular Salem County Amish market closes doors after financial burden

  30-04-2016 13:56
  
  Financial struggles were too much for one well-loved business in Salem County.
  
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• Poll: Will Trump pick Christie or someone else as VP?

  30-04-2016 13:45
  
  Who do you think Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump will pick as his running mate? Chris Christie? Sarah Palin?
  
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• NJ Weedman's long, strange trip as marijuana advocate

  30-04-2016 13:00
  
  Ed Forchion, aka NJ Weedman, has been a protestor, candidate, restauranteur and defendant since the 1990s.
  
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• N.J. man gets 41 years for robbery, sexual assault tied to murder case

  30-04-2016 12:00
  
  John Gonzalez, 20, was convicted in January of murdering a 38-year-old woman he and another man attempted to rob in 2011.
  
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• N.J. teacher sexually assaulted young female student, authorities say

  30-04-2016 11:00
  
  The 65-year-old middle school teacher is accused of assaulting a girl under the age of 13.
  
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• East Orange man charged in Newark shooting on New Year's Eve

  30-04-2016 04:38
  
  An East Orange man allegedly opened fire during a robbery attempt in Newark last year.
  
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• Raid of Paterson home turns up 1.4 kilos of cocaine, cops say

  30-04-2016 04:02
  
  A Paterson man was in possession of significant amounts of heroin, coke and other drugs, cops say.
  
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• Ramsey High School junior-senior prom 2016 (PHOTOS)

  30-04-2016 03:36
  
  The prom was held at the Rockleigh Country Club on Friday, April 29, 2016.
  
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• Newark Catholic 11, Utica 9 - The Newark Advocate

  30-04-2016 03:19 via newarkadvocate.com
  
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  Newark Catholic 11, Utica 9
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  Newark Catholic's Jody Mummey slides in to second as Utica's Jaxson Coad misses the connection. The Green Wave defeated Utica 11-9 on Friday, April 29, 2016. Loading… Post to Facebook. Newark Catholic 11, Utica 9 Newark Catholic's Jody Mummey ...and more »
  
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• 2 Camden men get years in prison for roles in heroin ring

  30-04-2016 03:15
  
  Drug investigations in Camden yield at least 3 arrests.
  
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• Union rejects NJ Transit contract that prevented strike

  30-04-2016 02:19
  
  The 400-member BLET will have to negotiate a separate deal with NJ Transit.
  
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• Bayonne woman stabs man in the back with kitchen knife, cops say

  30-04-2016 01:54
  
  A 24-year-old city woman has been accused of stabbing a man in the back with a four-inch kitchen knife last week after an argument, police said on Thursday.
  
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