Pedestrian killed in Newark, officials say
UPDATE: Man dies after being struck by 2 vehicles in Newark, authorities say NEWARK -- A 57-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle Thursday night in Newark's West Ward, authorities said. The pedestrian was hit near South Orange and Munn avenues. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital, according to Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly, of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The prosecutor's office planned to release more information Friday. Correction: An earlier version o..>> view originalNewark police director: Bail reform law is increasing crime in the city
You need the latest version of the Adobe Flash Player to view the video related to this article. Download Now. Some law enforcement agencies are saying that the new bail reform law is leading to an increase in crime in New Jersey. (3/10/17) Updated March 10, 2017 7:02 PM NEWARK - The Newark Police Department says that there has been an increase in crime in the city and the police director is attributing to the new bail reform law that took effect this y..>> view originalWhole Foods Opens with a Bang Amid Newark's Boom
When the glass doors slid open at the long-anticipated Whole Foods market opening on Wednesday, Karim Aquil Sharif, a chef who lives in Newark, walked through and stood right in the middle of the store, in a state of giddy excitement, as more than 500 people poured in around him. "I'm a chef, and I just bought some store-made Italian chicken sausage, and I'm going down the aisle to buy some broccoli rabe to go with it," said Sharif, a Central Ward resident, as he eyed some organic New Zealand la..>> view originalNewark Man Charged with Reckless Manslaughter
An Essex County man has been arrested and charged with second-degree reckless manslaughter following an incident that took place in Elizabeth earlier this week, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Friday. Douglass Byrd, 27, is charged in connection with the death of 65-year-old Larry Adams of Elizabeth. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, March 7, Elizabeth Police Department and Union County Homicide Task Force personnel traveled to the 1100 block of Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth..>> view original5 things to know about HelloFresh's new NJ distribution and call ...
NEWARK -- Popular international meal delivery company HelloFresh has found two new homes in Newark, bringing hundreds of jobs with it. The company has opened a 350,000-square-foot distribution center in Newark's East Ferry neighborhood, near the Passaic River and the New Jersey Turnpike, and a 13,000-square-foot customer care call center downtown. HelloFresh customers subscribe online, choosing the type of food they want, how much and on what day each week they want it to arrive. The company..>> view originalUS attorneys appointed by Obama, including Fishman, abruptly told ...
WASHINGTON--All 46 U.S. attorneys serving as holdover appointments from the Obama administration were asked to resign by Attorney General Jeff Sessions Friday afternoon, Justice Department officials said. Among them was Paul Fishman, the U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Fishman said the president requested his resignation, effective at midnight. "It has been the greatest professional experience that I can possibly imagine to have served in this office for the past seven-and-a-half years. Having s..>> view originalUnion City grandfather fighting deportation to Mexico gets extension ...
NEWARK -- The Union City grandfather who galvanized clergy leaders across the state -- including the Archbishop of Newark -- to fight his deportation, will be able to stay in the U.S. for at least another two months. Immigration officials gave Catalino Guerrero a 60-day extension Friday morning as they review his request to stay his deportation order. The news came as 100 supporters rallied in his defense outside the Peter Rodino Federal building, chanting "let him stay." "I want all the peopl..>> view originalMariah Carey and Lionel Richie's postponed NJ concert gets new date
NEWARK -- A huge heap of hits are headed for the Brick City after all. Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey announced Friday the rescheduled date for their upcoming All The Hits tour, which was originally scheduled to visit the Prudential Center in Newark March 17, but was postponed for medical reasons. The duo will now instead visit New Jersey Aug. 18. See the tour's full new schedule here. Richie, 67, is recovering from knee surgery and said on Twitter Feb. 24 "unfortunately my recovery from a ..>> view originalCommunity Notes
TODAYBAYONNE Purim Service and Party, 6:30 p.m., Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne, 735 John F Kennedy Boulevard west. templeemanuelnj.com, 201-436-4499.HOBOKEN 8th Annual Chili & Homebrew Contest, 2-6 p.m., Our Lady Of Grace Church, 400 Willow Ave. olghoboken.com, 201-659-0369.JERSEY CITY Free Movies, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG, 2016, 92 mins.), 2 p.m., Heights, 14 Zabriskie Street. 201-547-4556 .Children's Indian Dance Program, in conjunction with Taal Performing Arts. Free dance..>> view originalMan wanted for Irvington murder shoots himself
WHITEVILLE, N.C.-- A man who was wanted for killing a woman in Irvington's first homicide of 2017 was hospitalized Friday after shooting himself in the head, First Assistant Essex County Prosecutor Thomas Fennelly said. Authorities in Essex County learned Tim McAllister, 54, may have been hiding in North Carolina since allegedly shooting Tajimiah Phillips, 31, of Newark Feb. 25, Fennelly said. Newark woman killed in Irvington Investigators from the North Carolina SBI as well as local police l..>> view original
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