1 dead, 2 wounded in daytime Newark shooting
Booker misses out on VP, but praises choice
After Hillary Clinton reportedly took a long look at him as a possible running mate, Sen. Cory Booker will instead continue to be a top campaign surrogate, as he was in 2008 and 2012 when Barack Obama won the presidency. Thomas P. Costello/Asbury park Press Sen.Cory Booker speaks along with Minnesota Sen. Al Franken and Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz during a press conference in Cleveland, Thursday July 21, 2016. “I am thr..>> view originalWill the heat wave sap the power? Live N.J. outage maps
NEWARK — With the state entering an extended heat wave, New Jersey's utility companies say they are not sweating the expected high temperatures. At least not yet. While air conditioners cranked up to full arctic blast will put a heavy demand both on transmission systems and power plants, no records are expected to be set because electric consumption typically declines on the weekend, as businesses and industrial facilities close down. Thunderstorms spawned by the heat wave, however, could brin..>> view originalWoman indicted for Vineland home invasion, 2nd suspect still sought
BRIDGETON รข€” A woman arrested in West Virginia for a Vineland stabbing was indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury Wednesday. Silina L. Wright (Submitted photo)Don E. Woods | For NJ.com Silina L. Wright, 29, of Chancellor Avenue, in Newark, N.J., allegedly stabbed a woman in her Laurel Street home while an unidentified man held another woman at gunpoint on April 5. The gunman has yet to be identified and there is a reward for his arrest. Wright was indicted Wednesday on charges of attempt..>> view originalVolkswagen has emissions-cheating fix ready
DETROIT — Volkswagen’s plan to fix most of its 2-liter diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests includes a computer software update and a larger catalytic converter to trap harmful nitrogen oxide, according to two dealers who were briefed by executives on the matter. Limited details of the plan were made public last week at a regional dealer meeting in Newark by Volkswagen of America Chief Operating Officer Mark McNabb, said the dealers, who asked not to be identified because the plan hasn..>> view originalJersey City hero reunites with family he helped save from capsized ...
JERSEY CITY — When the 9:35 a.m. ferry from Liberty State Park arrived at Ellis Island today, Kevin Suarez was waiting at the dock as always, wearing his bright orange security vest with a new addition attached to the zipper: a Superman figurine. Suarez, 20, is Jersey City's new Superman, a hero who jumped into the Hudson River last week and swam about 75 feet against the current to help save the passengers of a capsized boat. The victims and their families visited Ellis Island today to reunit..>> view originalChristie criticizes Sweeney, Prieto gas-tax deal
Carousel breaking New Jersey icon.jpg Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016 5:00 pm Christie criticizes Sweeney, Prieto gas-tax deal Associated Press | NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The state’s Democratic legislative leaders announced Friday they have agreed on a new plan to fund transportation projects by boosting the state’s gas tax and cutting other taxes, a proposal immediately criticized by Republican Gov. Chr..>> view originalMadison charges man with Main St. burglary spree
MADISON - A rash of burglaries on Main Street led to charges against a Bloomfield man. The burglaries, involving three businesses, occurred during the overnight hours of Thursday, June 30, police reported, adding that about $1,000 worth of proceeds was taken during the incidents. Following a two-week-long investigation, police Detective Kenneth Shannon charged Mark A. Piacenza Jr., 34, at 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 11. Piacenza was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, third-degree at..>> view originalNJ advocates tell NJ Congressmen: no housing cuts
Nina Acre, Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey 12:03 a.m. EDT July 23, 2016Housing and homelessness advocates meet with NJ congressional delegation in Washington, DCHousing advocates load a bus in Cranford heading down to Washington, DC to meet with New Jersey’s 12 Congress members and both U.S. Senators.(Photo: ~Courtesy of the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ)Story HighlightsThe bus trip was sponsored by Monarch Housing of Newark and the Housing ..>> view originalMan charged with killing pair in Bayonne while driving 106 mph ...
NEWARK — A man accused last year of killing two men while driving 106 mph on Route 440 in Bayonne pleaded not guilty yesterday to two counts of vehicular homicide.Waqas Ibrar, 24, of Bayonne, was driving a Toyota Camry on Nov. 3 when he struck and killed Sabore Worrell, 24, and Tyler Sellers, 20, on Route 440 at Lefante Way/32nd Street, authorities say.Since Ibrar made his first appearance in Hudson County Superior Court, his case has been transferred to Essex County Superior Court in Newark, ..>> view original
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