Authorities investigate homicide in Newark
NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating homicide Wednesday night in the city. Essex County Prosecutor's Office spokeswoman Katherine Carter confirmed a killing had occurred in the city. City resident Jason L. Davis, 33, was shot at about 8:45 p.m. in the 900 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose announced in a release. Davis was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:20 p...>> view originalNewark's 'Old First Church' going strong at 350 | Di Ionno
Along the busiest stretch of Broad Street in Newark, a prime piece of American history goes almost unnoticed. The First Presbyterian Church, also known "Old First Church" is miniaturized by the looming gray walls of the Prudential Center to the east. Its northside neighbor is the 1912 First Bank Building, the first office tower in Newark, built nearly as high as the church steeple. It's now the Hotel Indigo. On the other side of the church is the Courtyard Marriot. Every day, thousands of peop..>> view original$10K reward offered for information on death of Newark robbery victim
NEWARK -- The Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers program is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with a fatal robbery last month, Sheriff Armando Fontoura said Wednesday. William Hyder, 56, left his home around 9 p.m. Nov. 21 and went to a pharmacy at 199 Stuyvestant Ave. When he came back an hour later, he knocked on his door and stumbled into his house, telling his family he had been robbed, Hyder, a 30-year city resident, had suffered seve..>> view originalIn East Newark, Sen. Cory Booker vows to fight Obamacare repeal ...
EAST NEWARK -- As the deadline nears for consumers to sign up for insurance coverage under the imperiled Affordable Care Act, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker popped into Tops Diner yesterday morning to urge individuals to get covered and to blast Republicans for promulgating "fake news" about the health law. Booker, a Democrat, also vowed to challenge plans by Republicans in Congress and President-elect Donald J. Trump to dismantle the controversial law, also known as Obamacare. "This is going to be a f..>> view originalNewark Central girls basketball preview, 2016-17
NEWARK CENTRAL BLUE DEVILS LAST SEASON: Central finished with a 6-15 overall record. It did not qualify for the state tournament. CONFERENCE AND CLASSIFICATION: Super Essex Conference-Freedom Division; North 2, Group 2. HEAD COACH: Lashawn Williams, first year. TOP PLAYERS BACK: Central will have several players returning on the court this season. Seniors Qua'aja Chapman, Aydiya Walker, and Alyssa Reddick will lead the way. Juniors Danaija Bunch, Yakeerah Green, Djeneba Mariko, and Nohmara Brow..>> view originalEssex Horse Trials to benefit Greater Newark LifeCamp
FAR HILLS, N.J. -- The Board of Directors of the Mars Essex Horse Trials, Inc. (Essex) is pleased to announce that, as competition re-commences at this iconic area event next year, proceeds will directly benefit Greater Newark LifeCamp -- providing an enriching day camp experience for approximately 300 Newark-area youths, per day, for six weeks during the months of July and August. The Life Camp movement began in 1887, when the original editor of LIFE Magazine founded the Life Fresh Air Fund t..>> view originalLocal historian's book on Bamberger 'a notable story'
+ enlarge image Bamberger’s in Newark and its founder, philanthropist Louis Bamberger + more images by Bennett MuraskinSpecial to NJJN December 14, 2016 Linda Forgosh, executive director of the Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey, is the author of Louis Bamberger: Department Store Innovator and Philanthropist (Brandeis University Press, 2016). Her companion exhibit, “Meet Me Under Bamberger’s Clock,” is on display through the end of 2017 at the New Jersey Historical Soc..>> view originalJose Feliciano brings 'Feliz Navidad' to Newark
ED CONDRAN, CORRESPONDENT 10:08 a.m. EST December 15, 2016Buy PhotoGrammy award winner Jose Feliciano, pictured at New Brunswick’s State Theater in 2007.(Photo: FILE PHOTO)Buy PhotoIt’s not unusual for a recording artist to be surprised at the success of a monster single. “How can you predict such a thing?” Jose Feliciano said. “I never thought I would have such a hit with ‘Feliz Navidad.’ Songs typically fade away, but not ‘Feliz Navidad.’ ”The catchy smash, which is sung in Englis..>> view originalJury convicts man of shooting Newark police officer
Posted: Dec. 15, 2016 8:00 am NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jurors have found a man guilty of shooting a Newark police officer during an armed robbery. The panel convicted 30-year-old Donald Easterling of aggravated assault and other charges. He faces up to life in prison when he's sentenced in January. Prosecutors say Officer Dennis Dominguez responded as a backup officer to a robbery at the 99 Cent Zone store in July 2014. Authorities say Easterling shot the 19-year veteran in the knee, ending his car..>> view original$53M in grants will fund 12 waterfront projects across North Jersey
NEWARK -- Grants totaling $53 million will make possible 12 projects across northern New Jersey to improve public access to the Passaic River, public officials announced Wednesday in Newark's Riverside Park. The state grant money, which comes from a 2014 settlement between the state and companies accused of polluting the urban waterway, will fund the initiatives to develop areas along the waterfront. "Rivers like the Passaic are some of our greatest treasures," Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said at ..>> view original
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