Cecilia Levine

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Newark, NJ
Obituaries
'Highly Respected' Newark Police Veteran Dies Of Coronavirus 'Highly Respected' Newark Police Veteran Dies Of Coronavirus 'Highly Respected' Newark Police Veteran Dies Of Coronavirus
'Highly Respected' Newark Police Veteran Dies Of Coronavirus Michael Clegg, a 27-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, died of coronavirus, officials said Sunday. Sgt. Michael Clegg, 53, passed away at Overlook Hospital in Summit, according to his family. “Our hearts are broken by the news of Sergeant Clegg’s passing,” Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. “A 27-year tenure of public service results in strong bonds of brotherhood among fellow police officers.  "Sergeant Clegg was highly respected by his colleagues and was extremely respectable in his demeanor towards the public. We lost a good man." Clegg, former…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
'Wave Parades,' In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Violate Stay-Home Order, State Police Say 'Wave Parades,' In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Violate Stay-Home Order, State Police Say 'Wave Parades,' In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Violate Stay-Home Order, State Police Say
'Wave Parades,' In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Violate Stay-Home Order, State Police Say Wave parades and in-person graduation ceremonies have both been nixed by New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan. Callahan over the weekend sent a letter to the state's department of education -- for both public and non-public schools -- saying that the parades and in-person ceremonies are in violation of New Jersey's stay-home order, enacted March 21 by Gov. Phil Murphy. A spokesperson for the state police clarified Callahan was not referring to drive-by celebrations, often held to honor first responders or celebrate kids' birthday parties amid the coronav…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Elizabeth Woman, 21, Fatally Run Over By Box Truck Elizabeth Woman, 21, Fatally Run Over By Box Truck Elizabeth Woman, 21, Fatally Run Over By Box Truck
Elizabeth Woman, 21, Fatally Run Over By Box Truck A 21-year-old Elizabeth woman died after being run over by a box truck Saturday evening, authorities said. Sabryna Morales was found at the 900 block of East Grand Street with serious injuries, Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo announced Sunday. She was pronounced dead at the scene around 7:50 p.m. near the Route 1&9 intersection, authorities said. Authorities did not release further information. This incident is being investigated by the Union County Homicide Task Force and Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit and the Elizabeth Police Department.  Anyo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Video Shows Jersey City Police Using Pepper Spray, Baton To Break Up Violent Brawl Video Shows Jersey City Police Using Pepper Spray, Baton To Break Up Violent Brawl Video Shows Jersey City Police Using Pepper Spray, Baton To Break Up Violent Brawl
Video Shows Jersey City Police Using Pepper Spray, Baton To Break Up Violent Brawl Three adults and two juveniles were arrested following a Jersey City brawl between nearly 100 people and six police officers, officials said. Three 911 calls came through Tuesday reporting a Bostwick Avenue street fight, Police Chief Michael Kelly said. The incident escalated when a juvenile tried grabbing an officer's gun, reports say. Six officers were dispatched to tame the crowd of nearly 100 people. "What started out as issue between 2 guys turned into brawl against the cops," Taing Walton said in a tweet along with the 2-minute video. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Public Direct…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Newark PD: Missing Teen May Have Taken NJ Transit, PATH To Brooklyn Newark PD: Missing Teen May Have Taken NJ Transit, PATH To Brooklyn Newark PD: Missing Teen May Have Taken NJ Transit, PATH To Brooklyn
Newark PD: Missing Teen May Have Taken NJ Transit, PATH To Brooklyn Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a 17-year-old Newark teen who they say could be in Brooklyn, NY. Bradlee James was reported missing from the 100 block of Isabella Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose. He was last seen Friday wearing a white T-shirt, brown cargo pants and Adidas slippers. Bradlee is 6 feet and 2 inches tall with a medium build, weighing approximately 195 pounds. He has a medium brown complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Bradlee may have taken NJ Transit or the PATH train Brooklyn, NY, where his father lives. Anyone with inf…

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by Cecilia Levine
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Second Man Charged With Murder In Jersey City Shooting Second Man Charged With Murder In Jersey City Shooting Second Man Charged With Murder In Jersey City Shooting
Second Man Charged With Murder In Jersey City Shooting A second man has been arrested in charged in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Jersey City resident after the first suspect turned himself in, authorities said. Tyree Witherspoon, 28, of Jersey City, was arrested on Stevens Avenue without incident Friday in connection with the April 4 killing of Akim Ward, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.  Devon Tutten, 23, turned himself into the Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit on Duncan Avenue and arrested Monday, May 4, Suarez said. Witherspoon was arrested on murder and weapons offenses, Suarez said. He was transported to the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire
Multiple Families Displaced In Newark Fire Multiple families were displaced in an early-morning fire in Newark Saturday. Firefighters responded to a vacant, two-story residential building at 92 Wright St. around 4 a.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Because of high winds, the blaze spread to three more two-story buildings -- 90, 94 and 96 Wright St. -- bringing 80 firefighters to the scene, Ambrose said. No injuries were reported, but multiple families were relocated. The fire was considered under control at 5:33 a.m. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Newark Fire Division’…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Your Community
Top-Rated Union County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Top-Rated Union County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Top-Rated Union County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home
Top-Rated Union County Brunch Spots Make Mother's Day Happen At Home Mother's Day won't be the same for many this year, with restaurants closed for dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. But several Union County eateries are happy to make it happen at home. These are the highest-rated Bergen County brunch spots, according to Yelp -- and they could all really use some support! Cranford Station House: Choose from a variety of omelets, French toast, pancakes, burgers and more. Urban Griddle, Elizabeth: Pair a Bloody Mary or spiked OJ with a fig and yogurt bowl, bacon hash and eggs, multigrain avocado toast and more. Westfield Station Cafe: Located right across…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
Thieves Locked Inside Livingston Macy's Swipe $3K Of Merchandise Thieves Locked Inside Livingston Macy's Swipe $3K Of Merchandise Thieves Locked Inside Livingston Macy's Swipe $3K Of Merchandise
Thieves Locked Inside Livingston Macy's Swipe $3K Of Merchandise Authorities are seeking thieves who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of men's clothing and shoes from the Macy's store at the Livingston Mall. Three people forced their way through a loading dock door and loaded suitcases from the sales floor with the merchandise sometime Friday, Lt. Chris Reinhardt said. A mall security guard found the unsecured door while responding to a report of an alarm and secured the door, locking the suspects inside, Reinhardt said.  About an hour later, a second alarm tripped when the thieves exited the building, police said.  Evidence of the b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
On Your Side
Nordstrom Closing Freehold Store Nordstrom Closing Freehold Store Nordstrom Closing Freehold Store
Nordstrom Closing Freehold Store The Nordstrom store in Freehold will not be reopening after the COVID-19 crisis in New Jersey, reports say. The company earlier this week announced plans to close 16 stores but had not released a complete list of which ones as of Friday. None of the other New Jersey Nordstrom stores were affected, according to a report in the Asbury Park Press. "Because of the impacts of COVID-19 has had on our business, we need to take a critical look at the physical footprint of our stores to determine which we will continue to operate," Nordstrom told APP. "To respond to the impacts of COVID-19 and ens…

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