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Fair lawn police investigate an unusual theft after 18 people were allegedly caught removing artificial turf from a vacant river road business property.

18 People Accused of Stealing Artificial Turf From Vacant Fair Lawn Business

Suffolk county police staffer samantha graviano was honored with a woman of distinction award for her public service and community outreach work.

Suffolk County Police Staffer Samantha Graviano Honored as Woman of Distinction

Members of the hackensack police department take part in the 24-hour walk for hope, a 40-mile event supporting military and first responder suicide prevention and mental health initiatives.

Hackensack Police Join 24-Hour Walk for Hope Honoring First Responders and Sgt. Jason Liaban

Glp-1 drugs are changing dining habits, but inflation, higher menu prices and financial strain provide a broader explanation for falling restaurant traffic.

Report Blames GLP-1 Drugs for Empty Restaurants in NJ, but Data Shows a More Serious and Dangerous Culprit

Twenty-five years after 9/11, only a handful of linden officers who served in ground zero and fresh kills recovery operations remain on the police force. Linden police dept/facebook

Linden Police 9/11 Veteran Ranks Dwindle 25 Years After Ground Zero Response

Farmers market - photo by natalia bratslavsky

Farmers Markets Bloom Across New Jersey as September Harvest Season Arrives

Terese and jay connolly tied the knot at homestead run in toms river, with mayor daniel rodrick officiating the senior center couple's aug. 29 wedding.

Toms River Seniors Say ‘I Do’ as Mayor Rodrick Officiates Their Wedding

New jersey's american dream is becoming too expensive for young families

New Jersey’s American Dream Is Becoming Too Expensive for Young Families

Philadelphia police department.

Car Service Driver Shot During Attempted Robbery in Philadelphia’s Germantown Neighborhood

Worker airlifted after falling from roof of linden home, police say

Worker Airlifted After Falling From Roof of Linden Home, Police Say

Nj transit delays hit morning commute just 10 days before world cup opens

NJ Transit Delays Hit Morning Commute Just 10 Days Before World Cup Opens

Four men accused of kidnapping victim and stealing jeep trackhawk in armed robbery spanning two states

Four Men Accused of Kidnapping Victim and Stealing Jeep Trackhawk in Armed Robbery Spanning Two States

Officer killed while responding to call leaves pennsylvania law enforcement community in mourning

Officer Killed While Responding to Call Leaves Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Community in Mourning

Deputy killed, second wounded after gunman opens fire during welfare check in carroll county

Deputy Killed, Second Wounded After Gunman Opens Fire During Welfare Check in Carroll County

Love is baked in as junior’s hosts valentine’s vow renewals in brooklyn

Love is baked in as Junior’s hosts Valentine’s vow renewals in Brooklyn

Abc store theft suspect wanted in chesapeake

ABC store theft suspect wanted in Chesapeake

Five reasons i'm resisting the electric car mandate in new jersey

Five Reasons I’m Resisting the Electric Car Mandate in New Jersey

Reward offered for information on murder of geneva "mimi" smith

Reward Offered for Information on Murder of Geneva “Mimi” Smith

Columbus to celebrate juneteenth with community events

Columbus to Celebrate Juneteenth with Community Events

Camden county prosecutor's office and cherry hill police host r. E. C. Night

Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Cherry Hill Police Host R.E.C. Night