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Newark airport TSA officer who left post during 'goodbye kiss' breach to be disciplined -
The TSA employee has been on administrative leave since the Jan. 3 incident
Authorities search Monmouth County wooded areas for mountain lion sighted by motorist -
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Police and wildlife officials are searching wooded areas and neighborhoods along the Manalapan and Marlboro after two people reportedly spotted a cougar prowling along a roadway early this morning, authorities said. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., a man...
William Paterson University announces its new president -
WAYNE -- Kathleen Waldon, an academic and longtime Citigroup executive known for her fundraising prowess, will become William Paterson University’s next president, the institution announced today, Waldron, 61, last served as president of 16,000-student Baruch College in Manhattan. The college...
N.J. bear hunt faces potential lawsuit from opposition group -
The Bear Education and Resource Group argues the N.J. Fish and Game Council violated open meetings act rules
Kearny man is indicted for allegedly running unlicensed check cashing shop -
GREEN BROOK -- SOMERVILLE -- A Hudson County man was indicted today for allegedly running a check-cashing business without a license, according to court papers. A Somerset County grand jury charged Ricardo Schiavini, 47, of Park Place in Kearny, and...
Watchung man is charged with selling prescription drugs to undercover officer -
WATCHUNG — A 20-year-old Watchung man was arrested Wednesday for distributing prescription pain killers to an undercover detective, authorities said today. Drew Peterson, of Mountain Boulevard, was charged with third-degree drug distribution and possession of Roxicodone, Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne...
Newark shooting victim is recovering from neck wound -
NEWARK -- An unidentified man is expected to survive after being shot in the neck late Wednesday night in the city’s South Ward, police said. The victim was shot at least once at 11:49 p.m. in the 100 block of...
Continental flight strikes birds, is forced to return to Newark airport -
Flight was headed to Hong Kong
Newark teen is charged with drug, weapons offenses -
Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerAn aerial photo of the city of Newark in this file photo.NEWARK -- A Newark teen was charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses after Essex County Sheriff’s Officers seized 800 decks of heroin and a loaded handgun...
N.J. budget cuts slow effort to move mentally disabled from institutions -
The Superman and Michael Jackson posters are tacked on Jimmy Lee McCoy’s wall. His bowling ball is in the closet. His stereo and DVD player are plugged in. All that’s missing from his new home in Port Monmouth is McCoy....
N.J. Senate approves bill allowing direct-shipping of wine to customers -
Jerry McCrea/ The Star LedgerLouis Caracciolo, founder of Amalthea Cellars Winery, works with Syrah grapes while making wine in Atco in an October file photo. TRENTON — A bill allowing wine to be shipped directly to customers has been approved...
Perth Amboy man pleads not guilty to Woodbridge fatal shooting -
Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerAngel Torres, in this August 2009 file photo, pleaded not guilty to shooting dead a Keyport man and injuring his sister in Woodbridge last year. WOODBRIDGE — A Perth Amboy man pleaded not guilty today in New Brunswick...
Nun at St. Lucy's Church in Newark is attacked, robbed -
Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerA 2009 file photo of St. Lucy's Church in Newark, where a Nigerian nun was attacked and robbed today.NEWARK — Newark police are searching for a man who barged into a convent yesterday and attacked a nun before...
City of Hoboken releases St. Patrick's Day stats, 555 summonses issued -
David Jolkovski/The Jersey JournalThe City of Hoboken released a report today that stated the Hoboken Police Department issued 476 summonses on the day of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hoboken. This is an increase of 100 from last year....
Jersey City retirees will not return as consultants -
Journal file photoJersey City Assistant Business Administrator Roger Grego and Chief of Administrative Services Kathy Dealy, who both retired Feb. 1, will not return to Jersey City to work as consultants.Two longtime Jersey City employees who collected big payouts upon...
Lou Dobbs is expected to speak at school fundraising event in Lafayette -
AP Photo/CNN, Mark HillIn this 2005 file photo, news anchor Lou Dobbs sits on the set of his show, "Lou Dobs Tonight."LAFAYETTE -- Lou Dobbs, former CNN commentator, is expected to speak at a school fundraising event regarding the economy...
Chatham man's persistence pays off on 'Jeopardy!' -
Photo by David Gard/ New Jersey Local News ServiceVijay Balse is back in Chatham after his championship run on 'Jeopardy!' CHATHAM--It took 16 years and six tries for Vijay Balse to make it onto “Jeopardy!” but when he finally...
N.J. Senate approves Brett Schundler for education commissioner -
Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerBret Schundler is sworn in as he begins his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his hearing for Commissioner of Education at the Statehouse in this February file photo.The state Senate voted 35-2 today to approve Bret...
N.J. attorney general investigates Atlantic City mayor's former business partner -
AP Photo/Press of Atlantic City/Danny DrakeAtlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford addresses the League of Municipalities delegates in this 2008 file photo. The attorney general's office is investigating the hiring of Langford's former business partner, Mark Hamilton.ATLANTIC CITY -- The state...
Forecasts expect flooding in northeastern N.J. through weekend -
N.J. could see 2 to 4 inches of rain this weekend
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