How Newark schools closed a $65M deficit in 6 steps
NEWARK – Seven months ago, Newark's public shools were in a state of flux. Its embattled superintendent, Cami Anderson, had just left her post behind after a tumultuous three years. The state announced it would finally return control of the district to local officials after more than 20 years, and sent in a new appointee – former education commissioner Christopher Cerf – to oversee the prolonged handoff. One thing remained the same, however. The district's finances were a mess. Cerf inherited ..>> view originalNewark man pleads not guilty to charges of killing man during robbery
NEWARK — A Newark man pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of fatally shooting another man during a robbery last summer at a city apartment building. Tusha Latham, 32, entered the plea through his attorney during his arraignment on charges in connection with the July 3 fatal shooting of Alim Abdul-Ghafur. Latham was indicted on Jan. 8 on murder, felony murder, robbery, resisting arrest and weapons offenses. He remains in custody at the Essex County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2 mill..>> view originalNewark man, 28, identified as victim in overnight shooting
A 28-year-old Newark man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in the city's West Ward late Sunday night. (Star-Ledger file photo) NEWARK – A 28-year-old city man has been identified as the victim in a fatal West Ward shooting late Sunday night. Sean L. Scott was pronounced dead just before midnight on the 600 block of South 18th Street, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said in a joint statement. According to Newark..>> view originalNewark health center opens to serve residents affected by hospital's ...
NEWARK — Nearly eight years since Newark's Saint James Hospital was shut down, elected officials gathered on Monday to celebrate the opening of a new health center designed to serve residents affected by the hospital's closure. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the Saint James Federally Qualified Health Center in the city's Ironbound neighborhood, which officials said would significantly expand quality health services to thousands of local Latino families. "Investments..>> view originalFive telling stats as Seton Hall hits the stretch
A look at the Pirates -- and the Big East's tentative honorees -- halfway through the league schedule.Will more people come to the Prudential Center down the stretch?(Photo: Seton Hall Athletics)With half of the Big East schedule in the books, Seton Hall is halfway to ending a 10-year NCAA Tournament drought.The Pirates (15-6) are tied for fifth in the 10-team league with a 5-4 record. A three-game homestand tips Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. vs. Marquette (Fox Sports 1).How did they get here, and what..>> view originalLawsuit accusing Hopatcong cops of excessive force may proceed ...
(Hopatcong police) NEWARK — A Hopatcong woman may continue to pursue a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing three Hopatcong police officers of using excessive force after they arrested her in 2012, a federal judge has ruled. During an incident at the police station, two of the officers apparently caused Margaret Semiz' shoulder to dislocate after she began walking toward one of them and they tried place her back in her chair, according to her lawsuit. However, as part of the same rul..>> view originalCharges dropped against NJ man accused of raping, choking woman
Paul DeFeoCourtesy of Paul DeFeo Paul DeFeo, a University of Delaware student from New Jersey, recently had charges of rape and strangulation dismissed in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Delaware this past April. "The moment my lawyer called and told me the charges were being dropped was one of the most emotional moments of my life," DeFeo said. "I immediately FaceTimed all of my friends to tell them the news. Needless to say there were a lot of tears from everyone...>> view originalNew federal judge should ease judicial logjam
NEWARK — The climate of political stagnation in recent times in the nation's capital had John Vazquez in a philosophical and reflective mood over the past year. "The political process is something that I had no control over," said Vazquez, who last year was nominated by President Obama to become one of New Jersey's newest federal judges. "I said my prayers and let what was to happen, happen." U.S. District Judge John Vazquez (Courtesy of Critchley, Kinum & Vazquez) Last week, with the help..>> view originalWhat time, TV channel is New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils ...
NEWARK — The Devils will be without leading scorer Mike Cammalleri when they host the New York Rangers in an important Metropolitan Division game Tuesday night at Prudential Center. Cammalleri re-aggravated a right hand injury in the Jan. 26 game in Pittsburgh and was put back on injured reserve. He leads the team in scoring with 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists). Defenseman John Moore (lower body) is questionable. The Devils, who are 4-1-0 in their last five games, will face Metropolitan Divi..>> view originalNewark woman convicted at 2nd trial in killing of innocent bystander
NEWARK — A Newark woman was convicted on Monday of reckless manslaughter at her second trial on charges of killing an innocent bystander during a 2013 shooting on a city street. Amber Brooks, 21, was found guilty of opening fire on Feb. 3, 2013 on Elizabeth Avenue in Newark and fatally shooting 49-year-old city resident Michael Brown as he was coming out of a nearby restaurant. Prosecutors have said the shooting occurred during an argument between Brooks and another woman, who accused Brooks..>> view original
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
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