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• $15 minimum wage gains N.J. Senate committee approval

  16-05-2016 23:45
  
  Advocates and industry groups testified for three hours Monday on the bill to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
  
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• Shhh! Judge asks Lodzinski jurors to keep quiet on Day 3 of deliberations

  16-05-2016 23:38
  
  Jurors in the Michelle Lodzinski murder trial will rehear the testimony of two witnesses when the trial resumes Tuesday.
  
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• Bergen police director accused of interfering in DWI stop won't be prosecuted

  16-05-2016 23:32
  
  The Bergen County prosecutor says Ralph Rivera Jr.'s conduct did not rise to a criminal level.
  
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• Green handbag ties woman to 4 holdups, 3 at banks, police say

  16-05-2016 23:29
  
  Josephine Sari, 42, of Chesterfield was apprehended at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday night at a location in Willingboro.
  
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• R-E-S-P-E-C-T is motto of new Flemington business group

  16-05-2016 23:25
  
  A wide range of suggestions for improving the business climate in Flemington include creating connections within the community, and bringing in more 'destination' businesses.
  
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• Man who carjacked Cadillac from church lot gets 15 years

  16-05-2016 23:11
  
  Donald Higgs, 46, of Irvington, carjacked the vehicle from the parking lot of Sacred Heart Church on Grove Street in Irvington.
  
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• Raritan Twp. man faces additional child sex assault charges

  16-05-2016 23:07
  
  A Raritan Township man is facing additional charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault of a child that happened between 2014 and 2015.
  
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• Blaze destroys large chicken coop in Gloucester County

  16-05-2016 22:53
  
  The fire was reported Monday afternoon.
  
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• No plea deal for ex-cop accused of killing girlfriend

  16-05-2016 22:38
  
  Arthur Lomando is charged with murder in the death of Suzanne Bardzell in Midland Park.
  
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• Alcohol, drugs not involved in deadly crash after prom, police say

  16-05-2016 22:30
  
  Two Bridgeton High School students died in a post-prom crash early Saturday morning in Maurice River Township when their car hit a tree.
  
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• 2 teenagers charged with killing Trenton man

  16-05-2016 22:30
  
  The suspects' names were not made public because they are juveniles.
  
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• New tag allows drivers to pay tolls in 19 states

  16-05-2016 22:28
  
  A national E-Z Pass style system that ultimately would allow drivers to travel coast to coast using one transponder to pay all their tolls went live on Monday.
  
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• Mistrial declared in death of aspiring rapper

  16-05-2016 22:25
  
  A mistrial was declared Monday, May 16, 2016, on the counts of first-degree murder against two brothers accused in the 2013 fatal shooting of Eric Andrews, Jr.
  
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• Case against dad charged in tot's death won't be dismissed

  16-05-2016 22:20
  
  The effort to suppress David Creato's interview with police will be heard next month.
  
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• Fire engulfs truck in Jersey City, then spreads to building, official says

  16-05-2016 22:18
  
  The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
  
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• You may soon be able to drink alcohol while strolling famed N.J. boardwalk

  16-05-2016 22:12
  
  The Atlantic City council will discuss this week whether they feel allowing people to openly drink alcohol on the boardwalk will increase foot traffic
  
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• Striking Verizon workers could receive N.J. unemployment benefits

  16-05-2016 22:05
  
  A state Senate committee passed a bill making striking workers eligible for unemployment benefits while they're off the job.
  
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• Man stabbed during fight in Lakewood, police say

  16-05-2016 22:00
  
  The man was taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police said.
  
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• The 22 big fires in 5 months in these 2 N.J. counties

  16-05-2016 21:56
  
  Firefighters have responded to 22 multiple-alarm fires in Hunterdon and Somerset counties since the beginning of 2016.
  
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• Philly man threw gas on smoking girlfriend, killing her in fire, complaint says

  16-05-2016 21:50
  
  Kevin Small allegedly told his mother that his girlfriend looked like Freddy Krueger.
  
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• Newark woman killed in Ohio 13 crash - Lancaster Eagle Gazette

  16-05-2016 21:42 via lancastereaglegazette.com
  
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  Newark woman killed in Ohio 13 crash
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  THORNVILLE - The Lancaster post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened around 4:15 p.m. Sunday in Perry County. The crash occurred on Ohio 13 near High Point Road. Lori Velts, 53, of Newark, was a ...and more »
  
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• Road closed after 'serious collision' near Newark - Nottingham Post

  16-05-2016 21:24 via nottinghampost.com
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  Road closed after 'serious collision' near Newark
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  A rural road in Nottinghamshire is to be closed "for some time" after a crash on Monday evening. Police and ambulance are at the scene on Grange Lane in Balderton, following the crash at around 6.30pm. The collision is believed to be between a ...
  Grange Lane shut after serious collision involving motorbike and carNewark Advertiserall 3 news articles »
  
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• Who may run for governor of N.J. next year?

  16-05-2016 21:18
  
  Phil Murphy is one of about a dozen candidates expected to vie to replace Gov. Chris Christie.
  
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• Newark Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues - Patch.com

  16-05-2016 21:10 via patch.com
  
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  Newark Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues
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  We asked Patch Readers to share their biggest safety concerns in Newark. Here's what they'd change. Newark, CA. By Jamie Wilkins (Patch Staff) - May 16, 2016 3:01 pm ET. ShareTweetGoogle PlusRedditEmailComments0. Newark Residents Sound Off on ...and more »
  
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• Woman indicted for trying to kill husband after fighting at work

  16-05-2016 21:00
  
  She allegedly shot her husband during an argument at the couple's home.
  
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• Man commits lewd act in mall bathroom for over an hour, cops say

  16-05-2016 20:58
  
  A man went to Newport Mall this weekend to pleasure himself for over an hour in a department store's restroom, according to a police report.
  
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• Jersey City seeks Ward B council hopefuls

  16-05-2016 20:48
  
  The City Council has 30 days from Khemraj "Chico" Ramchal's May 12 resignation to appoint his replacement.
  
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• Jets wide receiver presents Jersey City school with fitness, nutrition grant

  16-05-2016 20:34
  
  Eating healthy and staying active has proven to pay off for students at School 6.
  
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• Police: Newark woman shot husband - News 10NBC

  16-05-2016 20:32 via whec.com
  
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  Police: Newark woman shot husband
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  A Newark woman is facing charges after police say she shot her husband on Friday. Police reported to a call on Friday around 3:30 p.m. from an unidentified female caller who requested help and reported that a man had been shot. Officers arrived at 304 ...and more »
  
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• Will cold May yield way to warmup for Memorial Day?

  16-05-2016 20:20
  
  With only two weeks to go before Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer, May is not behaving like it should be in the New Jersey region.
  
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• Sheriff's Office unveils new hub for NJ EMS Task Force

  16-05-2016 20:20
  
  The new facility helps fills a void that's more than 10 years in the making, officials said.
  
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• The Jersey Journal photos of the week: May 7-13, 2016

  16-05-2016 20:17
  
  There were plenty of emotional moments in Hudson County last week, and Jersey Journal photographers were there to capture them.
  
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• 2 hospitalized after car hits pole in Washington Twp.

  16-05-2016 20:09
  
  The driver suffered multiple shoulder fractures in the crash.
  
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• State Police pull body of man from Delaware River

  16-05-2016 20:06
  
  The body was found near where a man went missing earlier this month
  
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• Ukrainian hacker admits stealing business press releases for $30M gain

  16-05-2016 20:05
  
  He is the fourth member of the conspiracy -- and the first hacker -- to admit his role.
  
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• Your comments: Bernie Sanders supporters hold Hoboken rally

  16-05-2016 19:58
  
  More than 100 Bernie Sanders supports took to Washington Street yesterday afternoon to say "New Jersey wants Bernie."
  
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• 68-year-old with long criminal history charged with punching girlfriend in Jersey City

  16-05-2016 19:51
  
  A 68-year-old violent felon has been charged with repeatedly punching his girlfriend in the face in a incident that occurred on Thursday.
  
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• WATCH: Over 12 departments battled historic Music Hall blaze

  16-05-2016 19:34
  
  Fire departments from Hunterdon, Warren and Morris counties worked to extinguish a blaze at the historic Music Hall in Clinton on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
  
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• Sorry, but no new ATV park planned in South Jersey

  16-05-2016 19:33
  
  A 2007 story about the state purchase of a Gloucester County site for a possible ATV park made the rounds on social media in recent days.
  
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• 2 women hurt after driver fleeing police crashes in Hackensack

  16-05-2016 19:24
  
  Police say Romeo M. Abreu, 20, was driving a vehicle that crashed and injured two women.
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in Elizabeth nightclub shooting, authorities say

  16-05-2016 19:16
  
  Shots were fired at Allstar Nightclub on Third Street around 1 a.m. Sunday, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said.
  
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• Phil Murphy officially running for governor of N.J.

  16-05-2016 19:00
  
  The 2017 race for governor of New Jersey has started exceptionally early.
  
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• Nitrogen leak spurs hazmat response to Wayne building

  16-05-2016 18:45
  
  A nitrogen leak at a building on Route 23 prompted a response by the township fire department and hazardous materials team Saturday morning, police said.
  
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• Vehicle hits On the Run at Route 31 Exxon (PHOTOS)

  16-05-2016 18:36
  
  A vehicle struck the corner of the On the Run convenience store at an Exxon gas station on the northbound side of Route 31 on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
  
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• Woman charged with robbing 2 banks, suspected in 3rd

  16-05-2016 18:30
  
  The robber wore a scarf on her head and carried a distinctive green handbag.
  
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• N.J. man backed car into 2 cops, fled with gun, police say

  16-05-2016 18:29
  
  A Maple Shade man faces a wide range of charges after allegedly striking two police officers with his vehicle.
  
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• Arrested star of 'The Wire' withdraws as Rutgers-Newark graduation speaker - NJ.com

  16-05-2016 18:24 via nj.com
  
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  Arrested star of 'The Wire' withdraws as Rutgers-Newark graduation speaker
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  NEWARK — Rutgers-Newark is switching commencement speakers after its original honoree was arrested over the weekend, campus officials said Monday. Wendell Pierce, star of HBO's "The Wire," was arrested Saturday and charged with battery after a fight ...
  Actor Wendell Pierce declines Rutgers-Newark graduation speech after arrestNews 12 New Jersey
  Actor Wendell Pierce backs out of Rutgers-Newark gr
  
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• Arrested star of 'The Wire' withdraws as Rutgers-Newark graduation speaker

  16-05-2016 18:21
  
  Wendell Pierce, star of HBO's "The Wire," was arrested Saturday, days before he was scheduled to pick up an honorary degree at Rutgers-Newark.
  
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• Rutgers University - Newark Announces New Commencement Speaker, Soledad O'Brien - Rutgers Newark

  16-05-2016 18:15 via newark.rutgers.edu
  Rutgers University - Newark Announces New Commencement Speaker, Soledad O'Brien
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  This morning Rutgers University–Newark (RU-N) was informed by actor and humanitarian Wendell Pierce that in order to assure that commencement 2016 will be a celebration of the accomplishments of its students free of distractions, he is declining to ...
  
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• 2 Trenton men charged in separate assaults

  16-05-2016 18:12
  
  Zuri Shy, 27 and Brion McMillian, 35, were each arrested Saturday on separate incidents
  
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