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• Newark Rent Control Board Rejects Landlord's Application - NJTV News

  11-05-2016 23:56 via njtvonline.org
  
  Newark Rent Control Board Rejects Landlord's Application
  NJTV News
  In March, Newark city inspectors found 702 code violations at The Addison's two rent-controlled buildings — including in the garage — and ordered the owner, Azure-Waterford, to fix them. That would hold up the landlord's application to hike the rent ...
  
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• Scrap for N.J. Assembly seat to be settled at Edison confab

  11-05-2016 23:45
  
  Who will be chosen to fill the vacancy in the state Assembly's 18th Legislative District?
  
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• Archdiocese of Newark to decide future of Montclair Roman Catholic churches - NorthJersey.com

  11-05-2016 23:45 via northjersey.com
  
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  Archdiocese of Newark to decide future of Montclair Roman Catholic churches
  NorthJersey.com
  Montclair may see a shift in its collection of houses of worship as the Archdiocese of Newark discusses possible changes. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, adorned in sunlight yesterday morning. Staff photo by adam anik. Our Lady of ...
  
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• N.J.'s $15 minimum wage battle returns with some tough talk

  11-05-2016 23:30
  
  A key Senate Committee will vote Monday on a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
  
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• N.J.'s $15 minimum wage battle bubbles up again

  11-05-2016 23:30
  
  A key Senate Committee will vote Monday on a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
  
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• Funeral held for NJIT student Joseph Micalizzi who was killed in Newark - News 12 New Jersey

  11-05-2016 23:30 via newjersey.news12.com
  
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  Funeral held for NJIT student Joseph Micalizzi who was killed in Newark
  News 12 New Jersey
  A funeral was held for NJIT student Joseph Micalizzi who was killed in Newark on May 2. (5/11/16). Numbers & Links. NJIT Fatal Shooting. Essex County Prosecutor's Office TIP Line : 1-877-847-7432. FREEHOLD - Funeral services were held Wednesday for ...
  
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• Judge sets deadline for release of names in Bridgegate scandal

  11-05-2016 23:17
  
  A day after a judge's order, the U.S. Attorney's office gets a deadline to release the identities of others tied to the 2013 scheme to shut down lanes at the George Washington Bridge.
  
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• Connell Foley's Newark Branch Breaks Off - New Jersey Law Journal

  11-05-2016 23:15 via njlawjournal.com
  
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  Connell Foley's Newark Branch Breaks Off
  New Jersey Law Journal
  Less than a year after Connell Foley executed plans to reopen an office in the city of its birth, its 18 Newark-based attorneys have left to form a new firm: Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga. Leading the spin-off, which became effective May 9, was Liza ...
  
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• South Carolina cop formerly of N.J. indicted in fatal shooting of unarmed man

  11-05-2016 23:12
  
  Michael Slager, who graduated from a New Jersey high school, has been indicted in the death of Walter Scott.
  
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• Newark Academy's new head sets his sights on outstanding status - Newark Advertiser

  11-05-2016 23:06 via newarkadvertiser.co.uk
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  Newark Academy's new head sets his sights on outstanding status
  Newark Advertiser
  Mr Andrew Seymour starts on Monday at the London Road school, which was hit by strike action earlier this year and is set to be taken over. For two years Mr Seymour has been head of the Aspley Lane site of the Bluecoat Academy, Nottingham, which has ...
  
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• Diverse coalition joins Islamic group's mosque lawsuit against township

  11-05-2016 23:00
  
  Eighteen faith and law groups joined the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge in its federal lawsuit.
  
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• Middle Township man killed after car crashes into pole, tree, police say

  11-05-2016 22:59
  
  Cape May Courthouse resident Waymon Hawkins died early-morning Wednesday after driving off Route 47.
  
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• Pilot charged with trying to fly Philly-bound flight while drunk in rehab, report says

  11-05-2016 22:55
  
  The Pennsylvania man was pulled off an American Airlines flight in March and later charged with operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol.
  
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• Bayonne settles lawsuit filed by former city business administrator for $25K

  11-05-2016 22:50
  
  A lawsuit filed against the city by former Bayonne Business Administrator Peter Cresci alleging former city officials caused him to be wrongfully arrested has been settled for $25,000.
  
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• Newark's Uber deal model for another major US airport, report says - NJ.com

  11-05-2016 22:39 via nj.com
  
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  Newark's Uber deal model for another major US airport, report says
  NJ.com
  NEWARK — An agreement between Uber and the state's largest city may now serve as an example for other large cities throughout the country. A group of city and airport officials from Atlanta, Ga. visited Newark last week to study the recent agreement ...
  Uber hit with restrictions for Newark Airport, Elizabeth train station pick-upsNJ.com
  Atlanta leaders are studying Newark, New Jersey's deal with Uber as they
  
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• Newark's Uber deal model for another major U.S. airport, report says

  11-05-2016 22:39
  
  Atlanta officials may reportedly changed their planned agreement with Uber after visiting Newark last week.
  
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• Man charged with stealing large amount of perfume from work

  11-05-2016 22:37
  
  Holmdel police were called to CEI because of an ongoing investigation into the theft of perfume and cologne from the company
  
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• Funeral held for Jersey City man gunned down on city street

  11-05-2016 22:33
  
  Hundreds of mourners gathered today to celebrate the life of Tyheem Shadee Williams.
  
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• Despite lead-tainted water, N.J. school district says its 'ahead of curve'

  11-05-2016 22:30
  
  Despite recent tests showing elevated lead levels at the water fountains of several schools, the school head said the issues were not systemic.
  
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• Clinton continues N.J. stop with fundraiser in Bergen County

  11-05-2016 22:21
  
  The Democratic presidential front-runner appeared at a rally in Camden County earlier Wednesday.
  
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• N.J. firefighters rescue 7 newborn kittens from live fire training

  11-05-2016 22:11
  
  Instructors and firefighters in Hunterdon County heard kittens in one of the rooms of the burning building.
  
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• N.J. firefighters' practice blaze ends in cuddliest way possible

  11-05-2016 22:11
  
  Instructors and firefighters in Hunterdon County heard kittens in one of the rooms of the burning building.
  
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• N.J. civil-rights groups lobby against Atlantic City takeover

  11-05-2016 22:07
  
  "A cornerstone of our democracy is the right of the people to elect their local government," the NCAAP and ACLU said.
  
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• Firefighters douse 3-alarm Wayne fire

  11-05-2016 21:51
  
  Pets were safely removed from the home.
  
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• Bon Jovi puts some soul into the fight against hunger in Ocean County

  11-05-2016 21:43
  
  The B.E.A.T. Center is a one-stop shopping location for people struggling to make ends meet in Ocean County
  
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• Morris prosecutor to host forum on opioid abuse

  11-05-2016 21:26
  
  The county prosecutor will host a conversation with the community later this month about stemming the tide of opioid abuse.
  
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• Teen who fell into Jersey City Reservoir well was 'frightened,' 'shaken,' firefighter says

  11-05-2016 21:20
  
  Police said the teen got inside by climbing along a 1-inch ledge to a partially-boarded up window.
  
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• N.J. man stole $500 in shrimp from store, cops say

  11-05-2016 21:20
  
  State police sought the public's help in cracking the case.
  
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• Possible conflict of interest arises in Trenton murder case

  11-05-2016 21:10
  
  A public defender who was going to represent accused killer Jamar McCoy, says his alleged victim was related to one of her clients
  
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• Jersey City firefighter facing federal heroin charges in Massachusetts

  11-05-2016 21:05
  
  A Jersey City firefighter with 21 years on the job is set to appear in federal court in Massachusetts tomorrow on charges he possessed and distributed of heroin and following the alleged incident in 2013, $44,000 was found in his car, officials said today.
  
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• Lodzinski defense: Loving mothers 'don't wake up one day and kill their children'

  11-05-2016 20:26
  
  Michelle Lodzinski's attorney told a jury she was a "loving, devoted mother" and asked the jury to find her not guilty.
  
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• LeClairRyan Adds Eight Partners in Newark - Bloomberg Big Law Business

  11-05-2016 20:26 via bol.bna.com
  
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  LeClairRyan Adds Eight Partners in Newark
  Bloomberg Big Law Business
  LeClairRyan announced it added eight partners to its bankruptcy practice, plus seven support staff in its Newark office. The partners join from the boutique firm, Forman Holt Eliades & Youngman, and included most of that firm: Charles Forman, Michael ...
  LeClairRyan Adds Fifteen to Newark Office; Bolsters Firm-Wide Bankruptcy PracticePR Newswire (press release)all 3 news articles »
  
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• NJCU commencement: 1,877 now ready to take on the world (PHOTOS)

  11-05-2016 20:17
  
  Shalonda McCall was one of the 1,877 New Jersey City University's students who received their diplomas during the commencement ceremony at the Prudential Center this morning.
  
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• Hillary Clinton says Trump has 'dangerous' agenda during her rally in N.J.

  11-05-2016 20:14
  
  Hillary Clinton rallied supporters in Camden County a few weeks before the N.J. primary.
  
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• Cops seeking Wayne gas station robber (VIDEO)

  11-05-2016 20:09
  
  The robber got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to police.
  
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• Fliers say these are the best and worst airlines in the U.S.

  11-05-2016 19:45
  
  Overall, fliers are happier than ever with their airline carriers, a current trend in the travel industry, according to studies.
  
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• Shore town's police department disbands; here's what happens next

  11-05-2016 19:42
  
  Belmar is poised to take over police services for Lake Como at 6 p.m. on Monday.
  
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• Inspira will spend $100K on Woodbury redevelopment study

  11-05-2016 19:36
  
  Inspira has partnered with Woodbury and the Gloucester County Improvement Authority to study redevelopment plans for the hospital property.
  
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• 'Keep it legal' N.J. students say in opposition to underage drinking

  11-05-2016 19:29
  
  NJ students remind adults to not purchase alcohol for minors in a creative campaign.
  
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• PARENTS SUE NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRICT OVER LEAD IN WATER - Legal Examiner

  11-05-2016 19:20 via atlanticcity.legalexaminer.com
  
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  PARENTS SUE NEWARK SCHOOL DISTRICT OVER LEAD IN WATER
  Legal Examiner
  With every public school in New Jersey under orders to test for lead in their water supplies following the discovery of elevated levels in several Newark school facilities earlier this year, school districts across the state now face potential ...and more »
  
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• One of these 21 teachers will be N.J.'s next 'Teacher of the Year'

  11-05-2016 19:11
  
  Find out if your teacher made the list of finalists.
  
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• 20-year-old faces 3 charges after ransacking Trenton home

  11-05-2016 19:10
  
  Police say he stole electronics and $2,000 worth of jewelry from a Trenton home in December
  
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• Newark's Memorial Day activities, scheduled May 15, will include a ceremony on UD's Green and a parade along Main ... - UD Daily

  11-05-2016 19:05 via udel.edu
  
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  Newark's Memorial Day activities, scheduled May 15, will include a ceremony on UD's Green and a parade along Main ...
  UD Daily
  12:51 p.m., May 11, 2016--The city of Newark will host Memorial Day events on Sunday, May 15, honoring the men and women who lost their lives in service to the nation. A ceremony including drills, the presentation of flags and patriotic music will be ...
  
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• N.J. prosecutor backs Lance bill updating opioid labels

  11-05-2016 19:04
  
  The Opioid Review Modernization Act reforms the approval and labeling process for prescription drugs.
  
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• Forget cherry blossoms -- N.J. also home to nation's largest collection of this flower

  11-05-2016 19:04
  
  The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens are now in bloom.
  
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• N.J. man arrested for having cocaine in luggage, police say

  11-05-2016 19:02
  
  The Livingston resident allegedly was carrying 35 bags of cocaine in his hands and luggage, police said.
  
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• PSEG to Celebrate Newark's 350th Anniversary All Year Long - PR Newswire (press release)

  11-05-2016 19:01 via prnewswire.com
  
  PSEG to Celebrate Newark's 350th Anniversary All Year Long
  PR Newswire (press release)
  NEWARK, N.J., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Newark has been the home of PSEG's corporate headquarters since the company was founded in 1903. This year, PSEG is giving back to its home city by supporting Newark's 350th anniversary. "For 350 years ...
  
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• Man was carrying cocaine in hand during Newark Airport arrest, cops say - NJ.com

  11-05-2016 18:50 via nj.com
  
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  Man was carrying cocaine in hand during Newark Airport arrest, cops say
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  NEWARK – A Livingston man had bags of suspected cocaine in his hand when he was arrested Tuesday afternoon at a Newark Liberty International Airport security checkpoint, according to authorities. Joel Goldstein, 55, was charged with possession of a ...
  Livingston Man Caught At Newark Airport With 35 Bags Of Cocaine: PolicePatch.comall 3 news articles »
  
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• Trenton man charged with assault, endangering 4-month-old

  11-05-2016 18:49
  
  The woman was holding the couple's four-month-old child during the assault
  
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• U.S. safety board to rule on cause of Philadelphia Amtrak crash

  11-05-2016 18:45
  
  The National Transportation Safety Board will vote Tuesday to determine the cause of the May 2015 fatal derailment.
  
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