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• Emaciated puppy, two other dogs abandoned in central N.J. apartment

  01-01-2017 23:44
  
  The NJSPCA said it had opened a criminal investigation after rescuing the dogs on New Year's Eve
  
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• Hudson County's first baby of 2017 is a healthy 8-pound girl

  01-01-2017 23:14
  
  Hudson County's first baby of 2017 is happy and healthy Jay'Marie Rios who weighs in at nearly eight pounds and was born at 9:51 a.m. at Jersey City Medical Center-Barnabas Health.
  
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• Whales ring in the new year at the Jersey Shore and in the East River

  01-01-2017 22:36
  
  It is unclear if the whale spotted Sunday off Belmar is the same humpback that spent New Year's Eve in the East River in New York.
  
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• 2 men shot in Trenton as New Year starts

  01-01-2017 22:13
  
  The two incidents mark the first two shootings of the new year in Trenton
  
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• Man identified, facing charges in statewide credit card theft, fraud

  01-01-2017 21:51
  
  Police reported seeing surveillance of the suspect going into doctor's offices unnoticed and stealing wallets from purses and desks.
  
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• Thousands of New Years revelers take the (polar bear) plunge for charity

  01-01-2017 21:47
  
  Thousands of New Jerseyans participated in or watched polar beach plunges at the Shore
  
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• Fire destroys more than 80-year-old barn

  01-01-2017 21:40
  
  A barn on Riva Avenue that was built in the 1920s or 1930s was destroyed in a blaze Sunday.
  
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• First babies of 2017 in New Jersey born just seconds apart

  01-01-2017 21:32
  
  Welcome these newcomers to the Garden State.
  
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• Man reportedly charged with burglarizing the Wig-A-Do, local restaurant

  01-01-2017 20:44
  
  He allegedly burglarized Tres Yan & Wu restaurant and Wig-A-Do salon.
  
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• Missing Atlantic City teen has been found, police say

  01-01-2017 20:27
  
  The 17-year-old went missing over the weekend but she was located early Sunday morning.
  
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• Teen critically wounded in shooting, report says

  01-01-2017 20:24
  
  VINELAND - A teen was critically wounded in an apartment complex shooting, according to the Associated Press. On Friday, around 9 p.m., Vineland police responded to a call of shots fired. Police told the Associated Press that after responding to the...
  
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• Suspicious death of 69-year-old woman in Bayonne being investigated

  01-01-2017 19:58
  
  Hudson County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 69-year-old woman who was found dead in a Bayonne public housing building overnight.
  
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• Wintry weather pattern ready to return to N.J. in early 2017

  01-01-2017 19:24
  
  Forecasters say colder days are on the way, but are any major snowstorms on the horizon?
  
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• Man hurt after getting hit by car, cops say

  01-01-2017 18:55
  
  The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Route 35 in Middletown, authorities said
  
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• Driver badly injured when car flips, catches fire on Parkway, police say

  01-01-2017 18:36
  
  The single-car crash shut down the express lanes of the Garden State Parkway in the Aberdeen area
  
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• Councilman and fire officials sworn in at Secaucus reorganization meeting

  01-01-2017 17:59
  
  Secaucus town government began the New Year with a reorganization meeting at which a number of officials were sworn in and Mayor Michael Gonnelli told the crowd that he has recovered greatly from his stroke.
  
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• Islamic Society wins 'landmark ruling' in long battle for new mosque

  01-01-2017 17:39
  
  The township held a mosque to a tougher standard than it required of churches or synagogues, a federal judge found.
  
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• Driver fell asleep on approach to Goethals Bridge, cops say

  01-01-2017 15:33
  
  Authorities say Mathias Estime was driving drunk and fell asleep behind the wheel of his car
  
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• Mariah Carey's reaction to botched New Year's Eve performance: 'S--t happens'

  01-01-2017 15:18
  
  Pop superstar Mariah Carey seemed to dismiss the major mess-up that was viewed by millions of people watching live coverage of 'Rockin' New Year's Eve' on ABC.
  
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• Mariah Carey's reaction to botched New Year's Eve performance: 'S--- happens'

  01-01-2017 15:18
  
  Pop superstar Mariah Carey seemed to dismiss the major mess-up that was viewed by millions of people watching live coverage of 'Rockin' New Year's Eve' on ABC.
  
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• 2017 presidential inauguration: Trump inaugural guide to performers, schedule of events, tickets

  01-01-2017 15:00
  
  Donald Trump's 2017 presidential inauguration will take place Friday, January 20, 2017 (1/20/17). The inauguration performers 2017 so far include the Radio City Rockettes and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The inauguration features a full schedule of events, including an address from the new president and a inaugural ball. There also will be protests.
  
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• Suspect stoned man to death, left his body in trashcan, cops say

  01-01-2017 14:50
  
  Authorities said Ricky Ward of Atlantic City was beaten to death with stones
  
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• Passaic River pollution settlement is good news for kayakers

  01-01-2017 14:30
  
  Hackensack received a $695,000 grant.
  
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• Ellis Island celebrates 125 years as gateway to America

  01-01-2017 14:30
  
  The country's first immigration station opened 125 years ago on New Year's Day.
  
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• Crash on Route 1 sparks vehicle fire, power outages

  01-01-2017 14:25
  
  Ramp from Route 1 to Route 18 shut down by traffic accident.
  
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• Edison council president believes he has votes to retain role

  01-01-2017 14:14
  
  The township council's current president hopes to retain role on the board.
  
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• For Gov. Christie, four resolutions for 2017 | Moran

  01-01-2017 13:30
  
  Here's how he can save his final year. It starts by showing up for work.
  
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• 2017 gets off to warm start, but freezing rain could slicken roads Sunday night

  01-01-2017 13:22
  
  It won't feel like early January outside in New Jersey on New Year's Day.
  
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• Construction to look out for in 2017 on the Parkway and Turnpike

  01-01-2017 13:15
  
  Work on projects bankrolled by a $7 billion construction plan funded by toll increases on the N.J. Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are starting or being finished in 2017.
  
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• Here's how 8 N.J. laws taking effect Jan. 1 might affect you

  01-01-2017 13:12
  
  A business leader called the tax breaks "a game changer" for New Jersey.
  
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• See crazy items confiscated at Newark airport by TSA (PHOTOS) - NJ.com

  01-01-2017 13:10
  
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  See crazy items confiscated at Newark airport by TSA (PHOTOS)
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  NEWARK -- You wouldn't believe what some people try to bring on planes. Seriously. Earlier this week, the Transportation Security Administration provided a glimpse of the stockpile at the Union County office where the agency sorts all the seized items ...
  
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• See crazy items confiscated at Newark airport by TSA (PHOTOS)

  01-01-2017 13:00
  
  While most were knives, there were some seemingly odd seized items packed in those 50-pound boxes set to head out to a Pennsylvania state surplus store.
  
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• New Year's Day 2017 hours: Is Walmart or Target open today, what are holiday specials and deals?

  01-01-2017 11:05
  
  Is Walmart open today (01/01/2017) for New Year's Day? What about Target stores on the first day of 2017? Here's what you need to know if you plan to be out shopping and looking for deals and need to find a local store that's open or check to see if it has closed.
  
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• N.J. cops seek tips to find missing 17-year-old girl

  01-01-2017 05:06
  
  Teen was possibly held against her will, mom told cops.
  
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• 16-year-old in critical condition after South Jersey shooting, report says

  01-01-2017 04:41
  
  Teen hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to newspaper's report.
  
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• Man shot by Paterson police fired at officers, authorities say

  01-01-2017 02:32
  
  Man faces five counts of attempted murder, weapons offenses.
  
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• New Year's Eve 2017: Why do we kiss at midnight? Where and when did New Year's kiss begin?

  01-01-2017 02:29
  
  Why do we kiss on New Year's Eve? And what's behind those fireworks? Well the real reason so many of us are kissing someone on New Year's Eve as the clock strikes midnight and we welcome in 2017 has a lot to do with tradition. We'll call it the kissing tradition.
  
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• Talks continue in cable dispute that could impact N.J. viewers

  01-01-2017 01:48
  
  NBC says Charter Spectrum customers will continue to receive its channels
  
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• New Year's celebrations: See the world ring in 2017 (PHOTOS)

  01-01-2017 01:48
  
  From Australia to Mexico, and many places in between, see how people around the world celebrate the New Year.
  
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• Owner of now-closed Big Apple bar in Bayonne reflects on 40 years of memories

  01-01-2017 00:51
  
  There's a lot for Vinny Bottino to dwell on when it comes to the Big Apple Sports Palace.
  
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• 3 pets saved from Raritan Twp. home blaze

  01-01-2017 00:30
  
  The fire was called in around 12:30 p.m and took over an hour to get under control, firefighters said
  
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