Suspended cop found not guilty on drug charges, wants job back
Suspended East Orange Police Officer Rajheher Messenburg was found not guilty of drug and official misconduct charges, and is seeking to return to the police force. (Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK — An East Orange police officer who was suspended without pay in 2014 after being indicted on charges of running a drug dealing operation out of her home has been cleared of all charges. A Superior Court jury last Thursday found Rajheher Massenburg not guilty of conspiracy to distribute..>> view originalQueen of Peace High in North Arlington to stay open after ...
Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington has surpassed a $1 million fundraising goal to avoid closure, its prayers quickly answered by the school community and alumni with deep pockets and an eye toward the school’s long-term future. Marko Georgiev/Staff photographer Father Mike Donovan stands in front of Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington at a rally fundraising event for the school on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Tuesday’s announcement by the..>> view originalNewark cops chase, arrest 2 after carjacking, authorities say
(File photo) NEWARK — Three Newark police supervisors chased and arrested two accused carjackers after the duo attacked a motorist and crashed his car Monday, authorities said. The 53-year-old city man ran to the police division's 1st Precinct and told officers two assailants carjacked him and crashed the vehicle, according to authorities. The suspects were reportedly last seen running west on Hunterdon Street. Lt. Christopher Brown, Sgt. Victor Manata and Sgt. Keith Jones rushed to Hunter..>> view originalCops release photos of man wanted in robbery of Newark business
A man police say robbed a Newark business July 5, 2016 NEWARK — Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the man who robbed a business at gunpoint in the city Tuesday. The robbery occurred around 9 a.m. on the 600 block of Broadway, according to police. It was not immediately clear how much money was stolen in the holdup. The robber was last seen running south on Broadway, toward Romaine Place, authorities said. A man police say robbed a Newark business July 5, 2016 Police re..>> view originalDangerous heat, unhealthy air to choke N.J. on Wednesday
A combination of "dangerous heat" and bad air quality expected on Wednesday has prompted a series of advisories and alerts from the National Weather Service and the state Department of Environmental Protection. An excessive heat warning is in effect for Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties, as well as northwestern Burlington County, from 11 a.m. on Wednesday to 6 p.m. Friday. Nation Weather Serivce The National Weather Service has also issued a heat advisory for Essex County and New York ..>> view originalOfficials to welcome 138 police recruits at Newark ceremony
NEWARK — Officials on Wednesday are set to welcome 138 new city police recruits and swear in seven officers at a public ceremony in city's Central Ward. The new recruits were selected to enter various police academies, where they will receive 26 weeks of training to become officers, according to officials. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, and new Police Chief Darnell Henry are set to preside over the ceremony at Metropolitan Baptist Church on Springfield A..>> view originalBooker leaves door open for possible veep candidacy
After months of shooting down rumors he would be interested in the vice presidency, Booker told CNN Sunday he would refer any questions regarding vetting for the office to Hillary Clinton's campaign.Buy PhotoAmaris Williams, 18, of Asbury Park talks about Senator Cory Booker being vetted as Hillary Clinton's vice president pick in Asbury Park, NJ Tuesday July 5, 2016.(Photo: Tanya Breen/staff photographer)Buy PhotoSen. Cory Booker isn’t making any Shermanesque statements.After months of shootin..>> view originalReforming the Port Authority: The 'Other' Problem That Won't Go Away
When state lawmakers headed out of Trenton last week for their summer break, they left unresolved the whole issue of funding for the tapped-out Transportation Trust Fund. But that wasn’t the only transportation problem that remains to be sorted out: The Legislature has yet to take action on a bill reforming the embattled Port Authority that Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed. And the governor wants to see some action. And while there will be considerable pressure on Christie and lawma..>> view originalRakim brings 'Paid in Full' LP to New Jersey
Check out this year's additions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. VPCRakim, pictured attending the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.(Photo: Getty Images)Rakim waited more than 30 years into his career before playing Asbury Park. But when he makes his debut in the city with a show Saturday, July 9, at the House of Independents, he'll more than make up for lost time; the hip-hop hero is set to perform "Paid in Full" — the landmark 1987 effort that marked his debut LP with ..>> view originalLarry Doby gets hometown tribute in Paterson
PATERSON — He’s not a household name like Jackie Robinson, but 69 years after Larry Doby integrated the American League — becoming the second African American to break professional baseball’s color barrier — Paterson honored one of its own with plaques, tributes and a rundown of his career highlights. Mitsu Yasukawa/Staff Photographer Larry Doby, Jr. of Montclair receives a Passaic County Commemorative Military Service Medal from Passaic County Veterans Service Officer John..>> view original
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
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