New Jersey Senators Booker and Kim Vote to Keep Biological Men in Girls Sports
TRENTON, NJ – In a closely watched Senate vote this week, New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim stood firmly with their Democratic colleagues …
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Brooklyn Teacher Admits to Sick Scheme Targeting Teens at Elite Schools
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Armed Home Invasion Suspect Sought in Evesham
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E-ZPass Scam Targeting New York and New Jersey, Nonstop
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New Jersey Seeks to Expand Newspaper Public Notice Eligibility, Regulations
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Jackson Scout launches Eagle project to help child patients at Philadelphia Children’s Hospital
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Lost dog found on S. Wood Ave, Linden police seek owner
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Watch: Kingda Ka Demolished: World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Falls in Quiet Farewell at Six Flags Great Adventure
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48 indicted in New Jersey cockfighting ring bust
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Teen charged with making threats against Pennsylvania school, students
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Off-duty FDNY firefighter charged with vehicular manslaughter in Queens
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Philadelphia officer injured in crash with ATV rider; suspect arrested
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Philadelphia Police Arrest Killer Who Stuffed Woman’s Body Inside Garbage Can
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Overnight Shooting in Philadelphia Leads to One Arrest After Man Shot Multiple Times
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New Jersey man admits to filing false tax returns, avoiding over $1 million in taxes
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Three arrested after police chase, officer injuries in Garfield
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Arrest Made in Stabbing at New Jersey Brewery
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New Jersey cop hospitalized after a shocking ambush attack; Suspect faces attempted murder charges
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Jeffrey Epstein Clients in Panic Mode After AG Bondi Says She’s Got the List on Her Desk for Review
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The NJSIAA’s Defiance of Trump’s Executive Order Hurts Our Daughters Across New Jersey
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We Are Humans, Not Muslims: CAIR-NJ Calls for Top State Democrat to Resign After Islamaphobic Remark on Facebook
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Tempest: The Psychedelic Classic That Redefined Arcade Gaming
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Check your tickets: Two Jersey Cash 5 winners take home $317K each
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Do You Know Her? Newark police seek woman for questioning in February shooting
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Brooklyn man arraigned for murder, arson in 2012 cold case of trans performer
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Westfield Police Respond to Two Incidents at High School
Westfield Police Respond to Two Incidents at High School
**WESTFIELD, NJ** – The Westfield Police Department handled two separate incidents at Westfield High School on Wednesday. They responded to potential threats reported via social media and other comments made within the school premises.
Around 8:08 AM, officers reacted to a possible threat mentioned on a social media conversation. The school was placed under lockdown at 8:14 AM, while other district schools followed a shelter-in-place protocol. After a thorough search, the threat was deemed not credible, and lockdown ended at 9:05 AM.
Later, at 11:14 AM, the police were called again due to new threatening comments from within the school. A subsequent lockdown was enacted at 11:19 AM, with other schools again sheltering in place. The second threat was also found non-credible, and lockdown ended at 11:56 AM.
Individuals behind the complaints were taken for questioning, and investigations continue in collaboration with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. No charges have been filed, and further details will be released as available.
Teaneck man arrested after loaded stolen handgun found during traffic stop
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Newark police seek man for questioning in Georgia King Village shooting
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Hackensack woman charged with stealing $451K from employer
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Former Bergen County employee charged in theft of county equipment
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Pedestrian struck in North Bergen, causing major traffic delays
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Englewood man arrested for attempted murder, weapon offenses
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Hackettstown schools closed February 6 due to snow, ice storm
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Philadelphia officials identify local victim killed in medical jet crash
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Karaoke Bar Fight Ends in Assault with Metal Pitcher
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New Jersey plant awarded $25 million contract modification for AEGIS system sustainment
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Two Teens Among Injured in Philadelphia Triple Shooting
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Bergenfield man charged in Teaneck hit-and-run that injured teen
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Newark police searching for missing 36-year-old woman
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Philadelphia police fatally shoot man near airport after reported stabbing
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