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Man headed to prison for killing ex-wife in Jersey City apartment

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison for shooting his former wife to death. Lucus Cooper, 41, of Jersey City will have to serve at least 85% of the sentence — 21 years, three months before he is eligible for parole, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said Friday.
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Brutal beating of 11-year-old girl in Allerton sparks outrage; mayor responds

News 12 first reported on the exclusive story of about the girl who was attacked while walking her dog.
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Macomb County man accused of raping 12-year-old in waives extradition hearing in New York

EASTPOINTE, Mich. – A man arrested in New York, accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Eastpointe, has waived his extradition hearing. 52-year-old Andrew Logan Williams was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 23, about half an hour south of Buffalo, New York. Williams is accused of grabbing the girl off...
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Outrage as New York City passes controversial appliance mandate despite warnings it could make...

The City Council overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new bill that would require New Yorkers to hire qualified plumbers to install appliances in their apartments
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Major NJ city tops the list for worst sleep quality in the nation

Endless traffic, ongoing noise, and a lot of light pollution are all contributing factors.
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Commuter critical in latest blue city unprovoked throat slashing attack; suspect claims ‘I just...

Roberto Gaspar remains in critical condition with throat injuries after Luis Pallchisaca allegedly slashed and stabbed him on a New York subway without warning.
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NYC officer ‘unwittingly’ violated sanctuary laws by sharing immigrant data: Investigators

(NEW YORK) -- An officer from the New York City Department of Correction gave federal immigration agents information about someone believed to have entered the country illegally, a violation of the city's sanctuary laws, investigators said Thursday. The New York City Department of Investigation said a correction...
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New Yorkers Struggling As Grocery Prices Hit 3-Year High

New Yorkers are sounding the alarm as grocery bills hit a 3-year high. Experts say the worst price hikes are still to come.
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Man shot in foot while being robbed in Inwood

The victim was approached by three men on West 207th Street just after 4 a.m. on Friday.
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Jersey City Schools Enforce School Phone Ban Starting October

A new classroom rule is coming to Jersey City this fall. At its meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Board of Education unanimously approved a policy prohibiting students from using personal communication devices during instructional time. The regulation will be enforced starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025,...

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