This month in N.J. history: February
A snapshot of events that took place in the Garden State in Februaries gone by. The second month of 2017 also brings the year's second installment of the "This Month in New Jersey History" gallery....
View ArticleHundreds gather in Paterson to protest Trump travel ban
Over 200 people gathered in the heart of Paterson's Middle Eastern district Wednesday night to show solidarity to Muslims and immigrants. PATERSON -- Over 200 people stood in solidarity with Muslims...
View ArticleBergen County leads the state in number of food manufacturers, report finds
In New Jersey, more than half of these companies are bakeries and tortilla manufacturers, according to the report. Bergen County has more facilities that make food than any other county, according to...
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A flash of the camera thrusts former mayor into spotlight
William Regan is accused of assaulting his wife, Maria, on Jan. 25, according to a court summons. SOUTH HACKENSACK - Long before he became instantly infamous statewide for smiling during his domestic...
View ArticleNJ.com girls basketball Top 20, Feb. 2: A new No. 1 team
There is a new No. 1 team atop the NJ.com girls basketball Top 20 for the first time this season.
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Man buys snake, immediately kills it outside store, cops say
The incident occurred Jan. 21 outside NJ Exotic Pets on Union Street in Lodi. LODI - A man stepped on and killed a pet snake moments after the reptile was purchased from an exotic pet store, according...
View ArticleCharter Communications sued over slow internet speeds
The complaint said the company's executives knew the network and hardware were not reliable enough to deliver the promised speeds. Charter Communications, which provides cable, phone and internet to...
View ArticleChristie's criminal defense lawyers just failed to show up at the hearing...
A special prosecutor for Christie's case has been ruled out by a municipal judge, but may now be heard by the state Supreme Court. HACKENSACK -- A municipal judge said Thursday a citizen activist's...
View ArticleN.J. man who disguised foreign donations to Obama campaign gets probation
Federal prosecutors say Bilal Shehu helped transfer $80,000 in foreign funds to Barack Obama's 2012 fundraising committee to help secure a ticket for an Albanian politician to a campaign event. NEWARK...
View Article85-year-old dies after alleged Meadowlands Racetrack assault
Police say John Bayiokos pushed the 85-year-old to the ground. EAST RUTHERFORD -- An 85-year-old man died after a December assault at the Meadowlands Racetrack, police said. The man who allegedly him...
View ArticleJudge agrees to postponement in Bridgegate scandal sentencing
Federal judge agrees to delay the sentencing of two former Christie administration officials convicted in the George Washington Bridge lane closure scheme for three weeks. NEWARK--The sentencing of...
View ArticleAbout that 'Best student section' contest ... Let's talk about student...
Recent events need to spark a conversation Recent developments, which sparked an insightful column by The Star-Ledger’s Mark DiIonno, have made us re-think whether the timing is right for celebrating...
View ArticleQUIZ: Who said what in this week's NJ.com news quiz
Quotes are at the heart of all of this week's questions. Think you've, "got what it takes?" Devotees of NJ.com's Local News Quiz (I know there's a couple of you), we've got a different format this...
View ArticleMan leaps to his death from George Washington Bridge
The man was seen Thursday night climbing a railing FORT LEE -- A 23-year-old man died Thursday night after jumping from the George Washington Bridge, Port Authority police said. A witness saw the...
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Corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting child a decade ago
Alan Carrino Jr. of Lyndhurst was arrested Thursday in Paramus. PARAMUS - A Bergen County corrections officer from Lyndhurst was arrested Thursday and charged with sexually assaulting a girl over a...
View ArticleThe NJ.com way-too-early look at N.J.'s top football recruits from Class of 2018
National Signing Day took place on Wednesday. Now, NJ.com takes a look at what to look for next year from the state's top recruits from the Class of 2018.
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Nervous dog needs patient owner
PARAMUS -- Storm is a West Highland white terrier mix in the care of Happy Tails Animal Rescue. He was adopted once, but returned to the rescue organization when his owners moved. Storm has been...
View ArticleRunaway red Target ball crashes into SUV (VIDEO)
One of the retailer's famous red bollards was knocked loose at a Paramus Target recently. PARAMUS - A two-ton cement ball used as a bollard outside a Target store became dislodged, rolling through the...
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5 reasons why visiting N.J. zoos in the winter kicks summer's tail
Visitors will find a totally different experience when checking out the zoo during the winter Watch video Even though the sky may be gray and the air chilly, the winter months can be the perfect time...
View ArticleChef Central, shuttered Route 17 superstore, could be reborn
The culinary superstore that shuttered in December was bought by Bed Bath & Beyond. PARAMUS-- Chef Central, the longtime culinary superstore on Route 17 that shuttered in December, was bought by...
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