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Parking mix-up goes from a frustration to a blessing, as Staten Island mom meets...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island woman says a frustrating parking mix-up in Manhattan turned into a memorable Ash Wednesday encounter with the new leader of the Archdiocese of New York. Janine Materna, a Staten Island attorney and new mom, had a serendipitous moment during a trip to...
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Case against 14-year-old alleged killer is in limbo a year after N.J. cop’s death

The shooting was shocking not only because of its victims — two Newark cops, tasked with taking firearms off the street — but also because of the age of their alleged gunman. A year has gone by since Detective Joseph Azcona was killed and his partner was seriously...
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Mom forced out of car as suspect threatens to take kids in Newark

After a wild police chase, Newark police caught a 28 year old carjacker who threatened to drive off with a woman's two kids inside the vehicle if she didn't get out.
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‘They scream at you, curse at you.’ Businesses struggle as drug activity spills onto...

People are on high alert in the Hub as drug use continues to spill onto the streets around Roberto Clemente Plaza.
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‘Vigilante justice’ ends in 50-year sentences for Newark duo

What happens when the line between right and wrong blurs? Two locals found out the hard way, leading to a heartbreaking outcome for all involved.
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Kearny bans Airbnb and other short-term rentals ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Kearny Town Council approved a ban against all short-term apartment rentals through companies like Airbnb in the Town ahead of the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey. “It causes such havoc in each individual neighborhood. We had a big issue a couple of months ago, so the residents are quite concerned,” Mayor Carol Jean...
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Nancy Guthrie Update: Former Detective Calls Out 1 Part of the Case Police ‘Frown...

The comment sheds light on how investigators view witnesses who choose to speak publicly during an ongoing investigation.
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Woman killed after being struck by NJ Transit train in Essex County

ORANGE, N.J. (Essex County) — A woman was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train early Friday at the Highland Avenue station in Orange, according to NJ Transit officials. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. when train 442 on the Gladstone Branch of the Morris & Essex Line struck a female trespasser near the station.
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Three Rescued In Jersey City Three-Alarm Fire At 154 Summit Ave.

A fire at a residential building in Jersey City led to multiple rescues, injuries, and the displacement of families on Wednesday afternoon. The Jersey City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 154 Summit Ave. at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to public safety spokeswoman Kimberly...
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Animal rescuers blast Jersey City for dumping DUI aide on shelter. ‘A slap in...

Jersey City animal welfare advocates descended on City Hall Wednesday night to deliver a pointed message to the council: the administration’s decision to park a former aide arrested on DUI charges inside the city’s Animal Care and Control Division was an insult they weren’t prepared to accept quietly.

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