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By Ryan P. Haygood Over the past year and a half, we watched as residents of several communities across this nation — moved by long-simmering frustration and anger — took to the streets to protest the killings of unarmed black people by members of law enforcement. The protests in places such as Baltimore; Ferguson, Mo.; Staten Island, N.Y.; Waller County, Texas; and Chicago were triggered by violent encounters with law enforcement and the enduring effects of poverty, racism and disinvestment ..>> view originalNo. 7 Middletown South rallies past Newark Tech at the Bulldog ...
RUMSON - Alexandra Balsamo scored 18 points to pace Middletown South, No. 7 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 60-47 comeback win over Newark Tech at the Bulldog Challenge on Sunday in Rumson.Middletown South fell behind early in the first half, trailing by as many as nine points in the second quarter. But after cutting the deficit to one point before halftime, Middletown South grabbed control in the third quarter.The Eagles ended the quarter on an 8-0 run, taking a 43-35 lead into the final frame. The ..>> view originalFive reasons the Devils should feel good about themselves
NEWARK — Even when they are faced with key injuries, a suspension at an inopportune time and some bad luck, the Devils refuse to fall out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. After finishing a difficult road trip with a 2-2-0 record, here are five reasons the Devils should feel good: 1. Mike Cammalleri is coming back The team's leading scorer is close to returning from an upper body injury. He's missed the last eight games, but coach John Hynes says there is "a good chance" Cammalleri ..>> view originalBilingual fairs help N.J. Latinos sign up by Obamacare deadline
WEST NEW YORK — Balloon animals, kids with painted faces and a DJ spinning Kool & The Gang's "Get Down On It" filled West New York's middle school on Saturday, but the event wasn't exactly a carnival. The 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. fair was held to help residents in the 78-percent Latino town, and surrounding areas, sign up for the Affordable Care Act before the Jan. 31 deadline. Sponsored by the New Jersey-based nonprofit Save Latin America, the health fair attracted a largely first-generation immigr..>> view originalBoys Basketball: Week 6 Schedule, Results
Buy PhotoManalapan vs Marlboro boys basketball. Marlboro, NJ Friday, December 18, 2015 @dhoodhood (Photo: Doug Hood/Staff Photographer)Buy PhotoCall it Super Tuesday.The Shore Conference boys basketball schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 19 has 23 games with several of them having intriguing angles.First, Howell travels to CBA, where CBA senior forward Pat Andree is in striking distance of the school's all-time scoring record.Second, first place in the Class B South division will be at stake when Lakew..>> view originalE Street goes glam: Bruce Springsteen delivers Bowie tribute
Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt in Pittsburgh on Saturday.(Photo: Danny Clinch/brucespringsteen.net)The E Street Band likes dancing and they look divine.Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band cover David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel" at the kickoff show at their River Tour 2016 Saturday, Jan 16 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.Bowie died Sunday, Jan. 10 after a long bout with cancer."We're gonna take a moment and note the passing of our good friend David Bowie," said Springsteen from th..>> view originalTenafly author Suzanne Chazin shines in second in mystery series
Suzanne Chazin, who grew up in Tenafly, has written a second int he Jimmy Vega mystery series. "A Blossom of Bright Light" By Suzanne Chazin (Kensington Books, 358 pp, $25) People who lose themselves in books may relate to this confession by a true reader. And if you're reading book reviews, chances are you fall into that category. While reading this, I accidentally wound up at Newark Liberty International Airport. Granted, I was reading while waiting on a platform at Penn Station, and whe..>> view originalBattling N.J. liquor laws
MICHAEL KARAS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A liquor store is attached to the Costco at Teterboro Landing, but because of state law, it is operated by a retailer not connected to Costco, and it can’t carry key Costco brands. Teterboro Landing, the 55-acre shopping center that opened last year on the site of a former Honeywell plant in Teterboro, is a good case study for the challenges created by New Jersey’s complex liquor licensing rules. The developers of the project envisioned a mix of resta..>> view originalState's history of takeovers may follow Christie
BEN FINLEY 4:49 p.m. EST January 17, 2016In this Aug. 21, 2013 file photo, Gov. Chris Christie answers a question in Camden after naming Paymon Rouhanifard, right, as superintendent of the city's public schools. In 2016, if New Jersey lawmakers approve a measure for the state to takeover Atlantic City, it won't be the first time Trenton wrestled power from local officials.(Photo: AP)TRENTON - If New Jersey lawmakers approve a measure for the state to takeover Atlantic City, it won’t..>> view originalCourier News area wrestling Top 10 rankings, week in review, look ...
Buy PhotoSouth Plainfield's Christian Gonzalez vs Delaware Valley's Shawne Ramsby at 182 lbs. South Plainfield vs Delaware Valley wrestling in South Plainfield, NJ on December 31, 2015(Photo: Peter Ackerman/Staff Photographe)Buy Photo1. South Plainfield (17-2): The Tigers extended their winning streak to five with a 45-16 drubbing of Piscataway on Wednesday and by defeating three opponents en route to claiming the 11th annual Henry Boresch Duals championship at Newton on Saturday. In the finals ..>> view original
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