Former U.S. Attorney 'Proud' of Trump for Comey Firing

Former federal prosecutor Joseph diGenova on Tuesday praised President Donald Trump for . It was long overdue, said diGenova, who served as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia under President Ronald…

May 11, 2017

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Guadagno: Christie would make a good FBI director

Government News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

NEWARK — Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno may be distancing herself from Gov. Chris Christie as she runs for the Republican nomination to succeed him, but she didn’t scoff Wednesday at the idea…

May 11, 2017

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Agudath Israel Files Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Religious Discrimination

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-A series of laws and ordinances enacted by the township of Jackson in recent months has led to Agudath Israel of America filing a religious discrimination lawsuit against the town. In March,…

May 10, 2017

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How Lakewood became a worldwide destination for Orthodox Jews | Di Ionno

Community News·Politics·School and Education News·Travel

It is Friday in Lakewood. A few thousand young men in black suits and wide-brimmed black hats are rushing toward Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the world’s largest yeshiva outside of Israel. Parking…

May 9, 2017

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Housing authority director admits to embezzling federal funds

Police Blotter

CAMDEN — The executive director of the Ocean City Housing Authority admitted on Monday to embezzling federal funds, authorities said. Alesia Watson, 54, of Galloway Township, pleaded guilty in federal court to…

May 9, 2017

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Toms River Woman Arrested for Prostitution in Ocean Township

Police Blotter

Ocean Township Police Announce Drug and Prostitution Arrests Marina Sviridenko, left, and Krystal Waz. photos via facebook Three women were arrested in Ocean Township on prostitution and drug charges last month, according…

May 5, 2017

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The Unfriendly Skies: Family Kicked off Delta Plane After Being Asked to Have Child Give Up Seat

Police Blotter·US and World News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3RcvNvLLCk LOS ANGELES — An Orange County couple says they were kicked off a Los Angeles-bound Delta flight last month after airline staff insisted their 2-year-old son could not sit by himself,…

May 5, 2017

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Who is Kim Guadagno and why is she running to succeed Christie as N.J. governor?

Politics

The first state-sponsored debates for Democrats and Republicans running for New Jersey governor will be held May 9. Leading up to that, NJ Advance Media is profiling the four Democrats and two…

May 5, 2017

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Probe into N.J. teen's deadly fall at Penn State frat to be released

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

BELLEFONTE, Pa. — After a lengthy grand jury investigation, prosecutors are expected to announce on Friday the results of a probe into the death of a Penn State sophomore who fell down…

May 5, 2017

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N.J. college loses $1.25M … for not double spacing grant application

New Jersey News·School and Education News

NEWARK — Every year since 1999, New Jersey Institute of Technology has offered a college-prep program for low-income high school students from Newark who hope to become the first in their family…

May 5, 2017

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Six Flags unveils new twist on record-breaking ride (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Business News·Community News

JACKSON – Imagine sitting on top of the world’s tallest and fastest drop ride, knowing that at any second you will plummet down 41 stories at speeds of up to 90 mph.…

May 5, 2017

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Mayor who crashed car twice says he's bipolar

Police Blotter

RAHWAY — Mayor Samson Steinman underwent in-patient treatment for bipolar disorder during a seven-week medical leave that followed his second car crash in seven months, he said Thursday. Steinman said he was…

May 5, 2017

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Trump lands in N.J. for weekend stay

New Jersey News·Politics

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned to New Jersey late Thursday for the first time since becoming the nation’s 45th president After joining Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the Intrepid Sea,…

May 5, 2017

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Attempted murder trial begins for N.J. man who allegedly stabbed woman 17 times

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

FRANKLIN — Opening arguments were heard Thursday in Somerset County Superior Court in the attempted first-degree murder trial of a Linden man accused of stabbing a teenage woman 17 times and repeatedly…

May 5, 2017

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Murphy pitches plan to fix NJ Transit that could include new tax

Politics

TRENTON — Phil Murphy, the Democratic front-runner for New Jersey governor, on Thursday unveiled his plan to overhaul problem-plagued NJ Transit — and he didn’t rule out instituting a new tax to…

May 5, 2017

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Plainfield man sentenced to 25 years for fatally beating 4-month-old son

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

ELIZABETH — A Plainfield man who tried to flee to Iowa after he beat his 4-month-old son to death in 2013 has received a 25-year prison sentence, authorities said Thursday. State Superior…

May 5, 2017

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Ex-cop in wrong-way crash 'disgusted' by his prior life, prays to victims daily

In the News

STATEN ISLAND — Former Linden police officer Pedro Abad – who is charged in the crash that killed two men – gave a rambling statement to reporters Thursday, saying he repulsed by…

May 5, 2017

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Lakewood charity raised millions without registering with state, report says

Government News·Police Blotter

LAKEWOOD — A Lakewood charity that raised $4.6 million over five years didn’t register with the state as required by law, according to a report on APP.com. Services for Hidden Intelligence is…

May 5, 2017

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Number of dangerous fungal disease on rise in N.J., according to CDC

Police Blotter

Cases of a newly-emerging strain of fungal disease that can be fatal have jumped in New Jersey and New York since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first warned hospitals…

May 5, 2017

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Body of fisherman missing since January found on Barneget Bay island

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

LITTLE EGG HARBOR — The body of a Tuckerton fisherman who has been missing since January was found Friday on an island in the Barnegat Bay, authorities said Thursday. Christopher Hugg’s body…

May 5, 2017

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