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• Authorities ID 85-year-old man found dead in Morris Canal

  14-01-2017 23:28
  
  Woodland Park resident was reported missing Thursday.
  
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• Elephants, cotton candy and more at Kids Fun Fair and Zoo in Secaucus (PHOTOS)

  14-01-2017 23:21
  
  Llamas, goats, zebras, pygmy goats, alpacas, camels, parrots and ponies can all be seen at the event.
  
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• Man, woman wounded in shooting near New Jersey bar - WABC-TV

  14-01-2017 23:20
  
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  Man, woman wounded in shooting near New Jersey bar
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  A retired Hudson County corrections officer and a woman are both recovering after they were shot inside a New Jersey bar. The shooting was reported around 2 a.m. Saturday. It took place near the Tremont Lounge, at the border of East Orange and Newark.
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• 2 charged after allegedly breaking man's arm in fight

  14-01-2017 23:11
  
  The man was treated at a nearby hospital after the assault, police said
  
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• 24-year-old charged with manslaughter after deadly fight in Plainfield

  14-01-2017 23:06
  
  Jamie Castillo Castro, 24, is charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter in the death of 34-year-old Oscar Isaac Ramos Lopez
  
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• What Donald Trump thinks about civil rights icon John Lewis

  14-01-2017 22:56
  
  Rep, John Lewis is staying away from Donald Trump's inauguration.
  
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• Guns, 4 pounds of marijuana seized in Newark raid, authorities say - NJ.com

  14-01-2017 22:34
  
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  Guns, 4 pounds of marijuana seized in Newark raid, authorities say
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  NEWARK -- Detectives seized more than four pounds of marijuana, three handguns and arrested a Newark man in a raid in the city's West Ward Friday, authorities said. ECPOarrest.jpg Markel E. Nelson (Photo: ECPO). Markel E. Nelson, 25, was charged with ...
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• Guns, 4 pounds of marijuana seized in Newark raid, authorities say

  14-01-2017 22:32
  
  City man faces drug distribution and weapons charges.
  
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• Gov. McGreevey: 3 proven alternatives to mass incarceration | Opinion

  14-01-2017 22:27
  
  The former governor co-authored this piece with the executive director of Project U.S.E, which educates and trains urban youth.
  
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• Newark inducts former basketball, volleyball star Anderson into Hall of Fame - Kendall County Now (subscription)

  14-01-2017 22:22
  
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  Newark inducts former basketball, volleyball star Anderson into Hall of Fame
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  It's been nine years, but the ex-Newark star won't soon forget the scene from her state basketball experience. "I remember walking into Redbird thinking 'Is this really real?'" Anderson said. "I remember looking into the stands and seeing all the blue ...
  
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• 2 charged in Newark carjacking after crash - NJ.com

  14-01-2017 22:12
  
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  2 charged in Newark carjacking after crash
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  NEWARK -- Two men face charges after they carjacked a man, crashed the stolen vehicle and fled from officers in the city, authorities said Saturday. The Newark police's Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested one accused carjacker, Rasjohn Waller, 39, ...
  
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• 2 charged in Newark carjacking after crash

  14-01-2017 22:09
  
  Police arrest accused carjacker after stolen car crash, authorities say.
  
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• Christie: 'I will be there' for Donald Trump's inauguration

  14-01-2017 22:02
  
  Gov. Chris Christie also discussed why he endorsed Donald Trump during a radio interview Friday.
  
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• Broken school bus windows under investigation

  14-01-2017 21:50
  
  The school bus was in the area of 7th and Broad streets when two windows broke.
  
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• No GHB found in wrong-way cop's blood, lawyer says

  14-01-2017 21:01
  
  Long-awaited test results revealed no evidence of GHB or any drugs in Pedro Abad's blood at the time of the double-fatal crash on March 20, 2015.
  
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• 1 hurt in Dover rooming house fire, police say

  14-01-2017 20:48
  
  The cause of the fire that seriously damaged a three-story building on South Morris Street remains under investigation
  
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• Journal Square neighborhood group voices concerns to Fulop

  14-01-2017 20:45
  
  Public safety and cleanliness were among the concerns raised by residents.
  
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• Officials suspend Princeton Junction trains after maintenance fire

  14-01-2017 20:43
  
  The trains resumed their normal schedules around 2 p.m., officials said
  
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• Man had loaded gun, drugs in car stopped near park, sheriff say

  14-01-2017 20:03
  
  Essex County sheriff's officers were conducting quality-of-life checks in Irvington when they made the discovery
  
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• Man fleeing police killed after crashing into utility pole, cops say

  14-01-2017 19:52
  
  Police identified the man as Devonte Brooks, 21, of Millville.
  
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• Woman 'alive and breathing' after being struck by train

  14-01-2017 18:58
  
  A woman was struck by a train in Woodbridge on Saturday.
  
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• Man accused of filming sex assault gets 18 months in prison

  14-01-2017 18:32
  
  The sex assault charge was dismissed and Justin Rey was offered a plea bargain for a weapon charge.
  
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• Edison pays $175K to lawyers in 'lingerie cop' legal battle

  14-01-2017 18:15
  
  The township has already agreed to pay ex-cop Anthony Sarni over $200,000.
  
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• South Jersey bank is the first to fail in U.S. this year

  14-01-2017 17:46
  
  Harvest Community Bank, based in Salem County, was closed by the N.J. Department of Banking and Finance and the FDIC was named receiver.
  
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• Trenton man charged with drug dealing in Pa., report says

  14-01-2017 17:04
  
  Harmon allegedly sold heroin with the brand names "Shufflin," "Purge 2," "300," and "Empire."
  
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• Search for missing fisherman resumes

  14-01-2017 16:59
  
  Emergency rescue personnel called off the search for Christopher Hugg for the night on Friday but picked it up again on Saturday morning
  
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• As N.J. governor's race heats up, Piscopo out to sea ... with Capt. Kirk! | The Auditor

  14-01-2017 16:30
  
  Joe Piscopo seems ready to set his phasers on "run." But first, he need to get his sea legs.
  
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• N.J. trooper justified in shooting woman's tire, review finds

  14-01-2017 15:50
  
  Confused woman drove at trooper trying to assist her on the road, review finds.
  
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• Sheridan sons want new investigation of parents' deaths

  14-01-2017 15:29
  
  State medical examiner changed John Sheridan's manner of death from suicide to undetermined.
  
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• Christie, lawmakers can make N.J. affordable again by investing in housing | Opinion

  14-01-2017 15:27
  
  f we can't afford to live here, we can't get our economy back on track.
  
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• Police investigating shooting of retired corrections officer, woman

  14-01-2017 15:02
  
  The Tremont Avenue shooting was first reported in Newark with a Newark Special Police Officer as the person shot.
  
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• Police investigating shooting of retired corrections officer

  14-01-2017 15:02
  
  The Tremont Avenue shooting was first reported in Newark with a Newark Special Police Officer as the person shot.
  
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• Police seize $5M in drugs sent through mail last year

  14-01-2017 14:59
  
  The United States Post Office sent a letter to Millville Police Department, thanking them for their assistance.
  
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• 'Healthy Eating on the Fly Award' for Newark Airport's Plant-Based Thyme Restaurant - PCRM

  14-01-2017 14:47
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  'Healthy Eating on the Fly Award' for Newark Airport's Plant-Based Thyme Restaurant
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  NEWARK, N.J.—Thyme, a new plant-based restaurant located in United's Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport, earns the “Healthy Eating on the Fly Award” from the Physicians Committee, a nonprofit of 12,000 doctors prescribing a healthful ...
  
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• 2 cops sue over claims of hostile work environment

  14-01-2017 14:25
  
  The lawsuits were filed earlier this month alleging retaliation over promotions and medical conditions.
  
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• Light snow in store for first part of MLK holiday weekend in N.J.

  14-01-2017 14:16
  
  Snow will move out by early Sunday morning, giving way to sunny skies but chilly temperatures for the rest of the holiday weekend, forecasters say
  
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• Body of missing Marine found in lake, reports say

  14-01-2017 14:15
  
  Lance James has been missing since early December,
  
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• Woman wanted after skipping court for several burglary charges

  14-01-2017 14:08
  
  She was charged for burglarizing several homes and receiving stolen property from another.
  
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• Walmart to offer free health screenings Saturday

  14-01-2017 14:05
  
  Both Walmart and Sam's Club will offer free several health screening tests at all their stores Saturday.
  
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• Two years later, the state admits its slander in the Sheridan deaths | Moran

  14-01-2017 14:01
  
  The Sheridan family is vindicated after the state admits it was wrong to conclude that John Sheridan murdered his wife, Joyce, and then himself.
  
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• Wide range of animals present rabies threat in N.J.

  14-01-2017 13:46
  
  While people often think of bats or dogs when they think of rabies, a wide range of animals can present a threat to humans.
  
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• This lone N.J. Republican voted to delay Obamacare repeal

  14-01-2017 13:45
  
  Congressional Republicans made it easier to repeal the Affordable Care Act, though have yet to offer a replacement.
  
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• George Washington Bridge security deserves scrutiny | Editorial

  14-01-2017 13:30
  
  The guards on the overnight shift have grievances.
  
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• New laws remove financial hurdles for homeless to get help

  14-01-2017 13:23
  
  The two new laws, sponsored by Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, D-Jersey City, waive the fees for birth certificates and non-driver state identification cards for homeless people. The fees would be roughly $25 each.
  
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• Hospital's haunted history is over -- park and townhomes moving in

  14-01-2017 13:15
  
  The old Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove is being slowly demolished to make was for new developments.
  
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• Parents take another shot in court to get daughter on boys hoops team

  14-01-2017 13:14
  
  The girl's father claims Catholic school officials intentionally hid information showing the girl could play on the boys team.
  
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• Boys Basketball LIVE UPDATES No. 5 Newark East Side vs No. 8 Mater Dei , 4 - NJ.com

  14-01-2017 13:13
  
  Boys Basketball LIVE UPDATES No. 5 Newark East Side vs No. 8 Mater Dei , 4
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  Newark East Side, No. 5 in the NJ.com Top 20, faces off against No. 8 Mater Dei in the Dan Finn Classic on Saturday at the Jersey City Armory. Newark East Side enters the showdown with a 9-0 record and fresh off a 52-41 over No. 16 West Side. The ...and more »
  
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• Collaboration is key in combating drug use, leaders say

  14-01-2017 13:01
  
  The Our Communities' Greatest Challenges conference held at Raritan Valley Community College, hosted by Hunterdon Prevention Resources and Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon/Somerset, attracted about 150 professionals.
  
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• New law earmarks funds for school districts to pay for security improvements

  14-01-2017 13:00
  
  Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Angela McKnight, D-Jersey City, that designates funding to increase the security of schools has been signed into law.
  
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• LETTER: Mixed message on drugs in Newark public schools - Asbury Park Press

  14-01-2017 11:28
  
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  LETTER: Mixed message on drugs in Newark public schools
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  It's nice to see Gov. Chris Christie taking action on the opioid epidemic. However, Chris Cerf, the state-appointed superintendent for the Newark Public Schools, has done nothing to reverse the decision by his predecessor and protégé, Cami Anderson, ...
  
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