Newark's 2nd African-American fire chief takes helm
NEWARK -- He grew up on the streets of the South Ward, bought toy firetrucks as a kid at the supermarket with his mother and played little league at St. Peter's Park on Lyons Ave. One of South Ward's own, Rufus L. Jackson, became the second African-American sworn-in as Newark's Fire Chief on Tuesday. Jackson, 45, will lead a department of more than 600 uniformed members as the fire division's 35th chief. "This is a moment (when) a true product of Newark, a native son, achieves his dream of le..>> view originalSeton Hall Prep (46) at Newark Central (47) - Boys Basketball
Sophomore guard Jihad Evans converted a layup with 2.6 seconds remaining to lift Newark Central to a 47-46 victory over Seton Hall Prep in Newark. Ashton Miller gave Seton Hall Prep the lead at 46-45 with 30 seconds remaining. De'End Mcrae led the way with 13 of his 15 points in the second half with 9 rebounds and Keith Rogers added 14 points with two 3-pointers for Newark Central. Geordan Walker scored 14 points, hitting three 3-pointers, and Alex Imegwu added 14 with eight rebounds for Seton ..>> view originalEast Orange (33) at Newark Tech (64) - Girls Basketball
By The Star Ledger on January 10, 2017 11:03 PM, updated January 10, 2017 11:44 PM Caitlin Townes scored 18 points to help Newark Tech, No. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20, earn a 64-33 victory over East Orange in Newark. Newark Tech outscored East Orange 18-9 in the third quarter to take a 41-27 lead into the fourth. Abbey Lawrence and Zianna Goda each contributed eight points, while Nia Mallette ad..>> view originalNewark pastor faints during Christie's State of the State address
VIDEOSubscribe to New Jersey 101.5 FM on TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie’s State of the State address was briefly interrupted when Pastor Joe Carter fainted near the podium. As the governor started talking about phasing our the state’s estate tax, Christie stopped speaking as a female voice could be heard asking for an EMT.There was a murmer in the chamber and someone said “elevate him up” as state troopers and medical personnel entered to assist the 46-year-old Carter. Christie’ wife, Mary Pa..>> view originalAllegiant Air adds flight from Newark to Florida airport
NEWARK -- Allegiant Air is adding a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport this summer, the low-cost carrier announced Tuesday. The airline announced special, one-way fares as low as $49 to celebrate the new flights, which will be twice weekly starting June 2. (The special ares must be purchased by Jan. 13.) The airport - which shares runways with Elgin Air Force Base - is between Pensacola to the west and Panama City to the east. "We're happy to p..>> view originalNewark woman arrested after refusing to leave Walmart
WATCHUNG - Shakeerah Dunbar, 42, of Newark, was arrested and charged with defiant trespassing at about 10:02 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at Walmart on Route 22 west.Police said officers were called to the store after Walmart employees reported a group riding bicycles in the store who refused to leave when asked. After their arrival, officers requested the group leave the store to which Dunbar refused. Dunbar was issued a summons after being released. • Akira Gaynor, 31, of Irvington, was arrested for ..>> view originalNewark Academy (49) at Glen Ridge (57) - Boys Basketball
Tyler Liddy led all scorers with 18 points as Glen Ridge defeated Newark Academy, 57-49, in overtime in Glen Ridge. Max Thompson finished with 12 points for Glen Ridge, which outscored Newark Academy 8-0 in the extra minutes. Glen Ridge had a 17-5 advantage at the foul line. Newark Academy's Will Mulligan hit a 3-pointer towards the end of regulation to force OT, as Newark Academy outscored Glen Ridge 29-21 in the second half. Joe Miller led Newark Academy with 13 points, while Will Hutchins..>> view originalPolice seek tips from public in Newark afternoon shooting
NEWARK -- A 38-year-old Newark man was shot Tuesday afternoon in the city's Central Ward, authorities said. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 12:30 p.m. on the 300 block of South 6th Street, where officers found the man wounded, according to Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose. The man, a Newark resident, was treated for his injuries at University Hospital and later released, Ambrose added. A possible motive for the shooting remained unclear while an investigation by cit..>> view originalNewark Collegiate (51) at Newark Academy (50) - Girls Basketball
Tiana Bowser scored three of her 10 points in the final 20 seconds to lead Newark Collegiate to a 51-50 win in Livingston. Newark Collegiate trailed by two when Bowser made a bucket to tie the game with 20 seconds remaining. A turnover by Newark Academy put the ball back in Bowser's hands on the other end, where she was fouled. She hit one of two free throws to give her team the lead. Newark Academy had a chance to win but could not score. Darlene Bazil led all scorers with 17 points, and Bow..>> view originalCedar Grove (42) at Newark Collegiate (45) - Boys Basketball
By The Star Ledger on January 10, 2017 10:31 PM, updated January 10, 2017 11:08 PM Elijah Patterson scored eight points, including the game-winning free throw with four seconds remaining, as Newark Collegiate defeated Cedar Grove, 45-42, in Newark. Zahir Miller scored nine points and Elijah Patterson had eight points for Newark Collegiate, which outscored its opponent, 18-4, in the fourth quart..>> view original
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