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• Pedestrian killed in crash outside school, cops say

  26-10-2016 23:57
  
  The victim was walking near Christian Brothers Academy when the crash occurred, police said
  
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• 2nd man arrested for attempted murder over Upper Deerfield shooting

  26-10-2016 23:42
  
  The shooting occurred in August when an Upper Deerfield home was struck by gunfire -- wounding a person inside.
  
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• $450K grant will introduce Newark students to NJPAC | NJ.com - NJ.com

  26-10-2016 23:32
  
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  NEWARK — A grant awarded to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center will "significantly increase" the number of Newark students invited to attend ...and more »
  
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• $450K grant will introduce Newark students to NJPAC - NJ.com

  26-10-2016 23:32
  
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  $450K grant will introduce Newark students to NJPAC
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  NEWARK — A grant awarded to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center will "significantly increase" the number of Newark students invited to attend performances and assemblies, allowing them to experience the arts in their home city, NJPAC officials ...and more »
  
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• Bill Bradley goes nuclear, and Trump is a fair target | Editorial

  26-10-2016 23:29
  
  This is not 1964. When it comes to Trump managing the nuclear stockpile, ads attacking his judgment are in voters' interest.
  
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• Police captain named Newark safety director - The Newark Advocate

  26-10-2016 23:22
  
  Police captain named Newark safety director
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  NEWARK - A Newark police captain has been named the city's new safety director, according to a news release. Steven Baum was selected by Mayor Jeff Hall to be the city's safety director, which oversees the police and fire departments and property ...
  
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• Freezing rain, sleet could cause 'treacherous' roads in northern N.J.

  26-10-2016 23:11
  
  Forecasters say drivers could face slick road conditions Thursday morning as a storm system brings light snow, sleet and freezing rain to parts of the region.
  
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• Man charged in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critical, police say

  26-10-2016 23:00
  
  Todd Battaglia is accused of hitting Glen Bott, who was biking along East Mill Road in Port Republic
  
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• WATCH: Police body cam captures encounter with NYC-NJ bombing suspect

  26-10-2016 22:58
  
  The video shows police approaching the Elizabeth man on the steps of a bar last month
  
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• Rutgers scholar: Trump wouldn't be the first sore loser. Think Nixon 1960 | Opinion

  26-10-2016 22:45
  
  The impulse to cast Trump as a unique threat to the republic has led to a great deal of amnesia and historical airbrushing. National elections have not always ended nicely.
  
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• 10 charged in protest that shut down George Washington Bridge

  26-10-2016 22:36
  
  Protesters chained themselves to the bridge as part of immigrants' rights demonstration that caused heavy delays heading into New York City.
  
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• 2 boys trash house, scrawl KKK, Star of David, 'leave' on the walls

  26-10-2016 22:35
  
  Police caught the kids as they were fleeing the home.
  
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• Police seek man accused in carjacking, assault

  26-10-2016 22:34
  
  Driver was attacked after he stopped to greet a friend Sunday, according to police.
  
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• NJ Transit bus, pickup truck collide in Howell

  26-10-2016 22:27
  
  The crash sent two people to the hospital.
  
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• Judge rejects efforts to kill renewal of Jersey City school chief's contract

  26-10-2016 22:27
  
  The judge's decision represents a recommendation that must be adopted or rejected by the state education commissioner.
  
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• Atlantic City will fight if Christie orders state takeover

  26-10-2016 22:26
  
  City officials said they are likely to appeal in court if Gov. Chris Christie's administration decides to take over the local government.
  
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• Teen girls among 4 wounded in Newark shootings | NJ.com - NJ.com

  26-10-2016 22:22
  
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  NEWARK — Three separate shootings left four people wounded — including two teenage girls — within less than 24 hours around the state's largest city, ...and more »
  
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• Teen girls among 4 wounded in Newark shootings

  26-10-2016 22:18
  
  Police urge anyone with information call city tip line.
  
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• WATCH: Trump's star pulverized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

  26-10-2016 22:08
  
  The star was quickly repaired after being destroyed by a man dressed as a construction worker
  
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• NJ Transit hires $350-an-hour safety consultant

  26-10-2016 22:03
  
  NJ Transit officials tapped former Metro-North boss Peter Cannito and will create a Compliance Officer's position to help the agency meet federal safety requirements.
  
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• Jersey City to host info session on upcoming criminal justice reforms

  26-10-2016 21:55
  
  The information session will be held at the Council Chambers in City Hall.
  
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• At His Library in Newark, Philip Roth Names 15 of His Favorite Books - Forward

  26-10-2016 21:45
  
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  At His Library in Newark, Philip Roth Names 15 of His Favorite Books
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  Philip Roth is one of Newark, New Jersey's most famous sons. The novelist was born there, and has frequently used the city as a setting for his books. Now, he's paying homage to Newark by pledging to donate his personal library to the Newark Public ...
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  Philip Roth Is Donating 4000 Of His Personal Books To The Newark Public LibraryBustle
  
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• Two kids, 12 and 15, charged in Deptford tire slashings

  26-10-2016 21:31
  
  Several residents reported tires slashed earlier this month.
  
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• More cops on Hudson roads to stop speeders, save lives: prosecutor

  26-10-2016 21:27
  
  There will be more police patrolling Hudson County's busiest and most dangerous roadways after a spate of fatal accidents in the past two months, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
  
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• Trenton police seize 1,249 decks of heroin in traffic stop

  26-10-2016 21:22
  
  Roberto Paula, 24, faces drug charges
  
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• Special-ed group asks feds to investigate Trenton schools

  26-10-2016 20:45
  
  The complaints were filed by the Special Parent Advocacy Group and the Trenton branch of the NAACP
  
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• N.J. man sold $20K of heroin to undercover cop, prosecutor says

  26-10-2016 20:43
  
  Lukasz Biekisz, 33, of Raritan Township, was arrested after allegedly selling $20,000 worth of heroin to undercover detectives, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III announced in a news release.
  
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• Man arrested after strangling, punching girlfriend, police say

  26-10-2016 20:33
  
  A 48-year-old Clinton Township man was arrested and charged with simple assault after he allegedly strangled and punched his girlfriend on Oct. 23, 2016, police report.
  
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• M&M's to turn Newark neighborhood into 'Halloween wonderland' - NJ.com

  26-10-2016 20:33
  
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  M&M's to turn Newark neighborhood into 'Halloween wonderland'
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  NEWARK — From the time you first start dressing up and trick-or-treating, the real objective of Halloween is clear: Get candy. And, for the second year in a row, a candy company is bringing the holiday to life for Newark kids. M&M's is partnering with ...
  
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• M&M's to turn Newark neighborhood into 'Halloween wonderland'

  26-10-2016 20:31
  
  M&M's partners with Newark to transform one of the city's neighborhoods into a "Halloween wonderland
  
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• Read like Philip Roth: Famed author's books coming to Newark ... - NJ.com

  26-10-2016 20:19
  
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  Read like Philip Roth: Famed author's books coming to Newark ...
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  NEWARK — It's a fitting new home for the about 3,500 books that make up famed author Philip Roth's personal collection. Roth, a Newark native and Pulitzer ...
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• Read like Philip Roth: Famed author's books coming to Newark Library

  26-10-2016 20:19
  
  The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and library announced the 3,500-volume gift Wednesday.
  
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• When jail officer griped about prisoner abuse, he went on hit list, suit says

  26-10-2016 20:15
  
  Corrections officer Derrick Smart claims he was a whistleblower who raised concerns over various alleged infractions in Gloucester County's corrections department.
  
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• Ex-jail officer alleges misdeeds by warden, director in whistleblower lawsuit

  26-10-2016 20:15
  
  Corrections officer Derrick Smart claims he was a whistleblower who raised concerns over various alleged infractions in Gloucester County's corrections department.
  
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• Check out Hoboken's historical homes on annual tour (PHOTOS)

  26-10-2016 20:05
  
  This year's tour offers an outstanding collection of homes, with features that will appeal to fans of traditional, mod and eclectic decor.
  
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• N.J. says school should not have tossed out 3-year-old with Down syndrome

  26-10-2016 20:01
  
  The state claims in a suit that a preschool in Moorestown discriminated against a child with Down syndrome because they were not toliet-trained.
  
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• County Crime Stoppers adopts bloodhound duo trained to track humans

  26-10-2016 19:58
  
  The Crime Stoppers of Middlesex County has adopted two bloodhounds trained to track missing persons.
  
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• Family of 9-year-old who died battling cancer thanks all for supporting him

  26-10-2016 19:49
  
  The family of the 9-year-old boy who died of cancer on Saturday is thanking everyone who supported him.
  
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• Union City inspector gets 20 months in prison for bid-rigging

  26-10-2016 19:25
  
  Johnny Garcia admitted he submitted phony bids from competitors and fictitious companies
  
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• 10 arrested in Secaucus prostitution sting; man accused of trafficking 16-year-old girl

  26-10-2016 19:19
  
  An undercover child exploitation and prostitution investigation in Secaucus has led to the arrest of 10 people including a Carteret man who was charged with promoting the prostitution of a 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing.
  
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• N.J. man suing BMW, others after crash allegedly left him blind

  26-10-2016 19:14
  
  A Wantage man has filed suit against BMW and several other entities, claiming the airbags in his Mini Cooper failed to deploy when he struck a utility pole
  
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• WATCH: Dashcam shows newly retired Scotch Plains police chief after DUI crash

  26-10-2016 18:59
  
  Brian T. Mahoney, 51, served as chief for 11 years before retiring in March. He was charged with DUI after he allegedly crashed his SUV into a utility pole last month.
  
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• I'm sorry I missed legislative meeting, NJ Transit boss says

  26-10-2016 18:47
  
  NJ Transit's executive director said he will testify at a Nov. 4 legislative hearing about the agency's safety and apologized for being a no-show last week.
  
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• Mountain bike park plan is for the birds, environmental group says

  26-10-2016 18:40
  
  An environmental group wants the state to abandon its plans to build a mountain bike park at the old Jungle Habitat site and instead make it a home for birds.
  
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• Residents of Woodbury apartments displaced after boiler explodes

  26-10-2016 18:38
  
  This is the second time a boiler issue has left residents displaced.
  
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• NJ Transit takes another step toward train control safety system

  26-10-2016 18:33
  
  NJ Transit's board took several actions toward installing a safety system called Positive Train Control, but the agency still has plenty of work to do.
  
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• Rowan University to test water after finding elevated lead levels

  26-10-2016 18:32
  
  The university will be testing academic and residential buildings separately to cause the least amount of inconvenience to residential students.
  
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• N.J.'s 4th largest city may soon offer IDs to unauthorized immigrants

  26-10-2016 18:30
  
  Elizabeth's city council is pushing an ordinance that would create a municipal ID program for marginalized groups.
  
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• Father of child killed in Camden admits running 'open-air drug market'

  26-10-2016 18:24
  
  Nathaniel Plummer Sr. is the father of the 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed Jan. 7 in Camden.
  
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• 'Best Cities For Halloween' List: Newark Ranks 4th - Patch.com

  26-10-2016 18:17
  
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  'Best Cities For Halloween' List: Newark Ranks 4th
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  Find out why Newark is one of America's best cities to celebrate Halloween, according to a study. By Eric Kiefer (Patch Staff) - October 26, 2016 11:59 am ET. 'Best Cities For Halloween' List: Newark Ranks 4th. NEWARK, NJ — Newark is one of America's ...and more »
  
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