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Elizabeth, NJ
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Here's Why This NJ District Is Going Against Governor's Back To School Directions
One Union County school district will begin the academic year with online learning only, going against the directions from Gov. Phil Murphy for in-person instruction. The Elizabeth School Board on Monday night voted to begin next month with remote classes after nearly 375 teachers refused to come back into the classroom over COVID-19 fears. UPDATE: Gov. Phil Murphy was expected to announce on Wednesday that some of New Jersey's public schools can start the academic year without in-person classes as long as they meet certain criteria, several news outlets report. Buildings w…
Newark, NJ
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HIM? Irvington Man Wanted For Questioning In Newark Thefts
Police in Newark are seeking the public's help locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with thefts from vehicles. Rashon Hayes, 29, of Irvington, is linked to the incidents that occurred between July 15 and Aug. 9, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Items were taken from cars parked in Ivy Hill apartments on the 200 block of Mount Vernon Place, Ambrose said. Anyone with information on Hayes is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and …
Newark, NJ
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U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Wanted In Newark Shooting
A man wanted in a Newark shooting was arrested months later with help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. A warrant for the arrest of Michael McDonald, 30, was issued after a March 10 shooting on the 800 block of South 14th Street, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Around 7:10 that evening, a man got out of a car and shot at passengers in another car, Ambrose said. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. McDonald was arrested Friday without incident by the Newark Police Division’s Fugitive Apprehension Team along with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Tas…
Franklin Township, NJ
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Officials Boost Police Presence At Somerset County Park
A popular Somerset County park will see an increased police presence after illegal activity including swimming, drinking and littering put the its fate in jeopardy. While the Somerset County Park Commission initially planned on restricting access to Washington Valley Park, local officials and authorities came up with a plan to keep them open. A petition launched by local residents to keep that park open had garnered more than 2,600 signatures as of Tuesday morning. The petition was backed by Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench, who said in a local news report he stands with the conce…
Jersey City, NJ
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Hudson County Deli Sells Winning $4.3 Million Lottery Ticket
A lottery ticket good for nearly $4.3 million was sold in Hudson County. The ticket from Monday's Pick-6 drawing was sold at the Yellow Rose Deli on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The winning numbers were 03, 04, 17, 23, 28, and 45. The XTRA Multiplier was 02. The lucky retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000 for selling that winning ticket. Last month, a winning Mega Millions jackpot ticket good for nearly $124 million sold in Brenda’s Inc. on Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. The jackpot for the Pick-6 game has reset to $2 million and next drawing will be held Thursday.
Newark, NJ
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Bloomfield Carjacker Drives Away With Vehicle Owner On Hood, Off Duty Officer Calls 9-1-1
An off-duty NJ Transit officer called 9-1-1 to help a man who had jumped on the hood of his car as a thief drove off with him on top of it in Bloomfield, authorities said. No injuries were reported when Rasheed Hilton, 30, hopped into the driver's seat of a car that was running with the keys in the ignition in the parking lot of a Davey Street apartment complex Aug. 4, Bloomfield Public Safety Director Samuel DeMaio said. The vehicle owner jumped on the hood in an attempt to stop the theft, but Hilton drove off anyway heading toward Belleville Avenue, DeMaio said. A nearby off-duty NJ…
Paterson, NJ
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Worker Seriously Injured After Falling 20 Feet Onto Truck From Roof In Hawthorne
DEVELOPING: One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after falling approximately 20 feet from the roof of a Hawthorne home onto a truck parked in the driveway. Firefighters arrived at a Cornell Avenue home to rescue the victim from the truck, before being turned over to EMS and taken to the hospital around 7:50 Tuesday morning, initial reports say. It was unclear if the victim was a worker or a homeowner. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Rutherford, NJ
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6 New Restaurants Coming To North Jersey
A Korean eatery and wellness cafe are just a few of the several eateries that have recently opened or will soon open their doors in northern New Jersey. Vegan AF, Jersey City: The plant-based eatery opened its doors back in March but recently made headlines in Hoboken Girl. Vegan AF -- which stands for "as f**k" or "animal friendly -- has opened at 291 Central Ave. It's run by a couple who moved from Ecuador and changed their diets when one was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Vegan AF uses mock meats and tofu to dish up some of your favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Choose from…
Paramus, NJ
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Firefighters Cut Roof Of Car To Rescue Driver In Paramus Crash
Firefighters cut the roof off of a sedan that collided with a minivan to extricate the driver Monday evening in Paramus. The crash occurred around 5:20 p.m. outside of 524 Forest Ave. The sedan driver was conscious and alert after being extricated, and was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The minivan driver was sitting in a chair on the side of the road waiting to be transported. Paramus police and EMS also responded.
Jersey City, NJ
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U.S. Marshals Help Capture Hudson County Armed Robbery Fugitive Recently Released From Prison
A Jersey City man who was recently released from prison and wanted in an armed robbery in Hudson County was captured with help from theU.S. Marshals Monday morning, authorities said. Tyrone Baskin, 50, of Jersey City, was found around 9 a.m. at his sister's home, Hudson County Sheriff Frank X. Schillari said. Baskin -- who recently been released from prison for aggravated sexual assault -- had been wanted in the incident that occurred near Garfield Avenue on the border of Jersey City and Bayonne Aug. 1, authorities said. He was charged with robbery, possession of a firearm, aggravated…
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