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Woodbridge NJ, a Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to five years’ probation, including six months’ home confinement, for the interstate sale of carvings made of sperm whale ivory, U.S Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Jersey City. NJ, a Philadelphia man pleaded guilty today to conspiring with Sean Caddle and a longtime accomplice to murder one of Caddle’s associates, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Newark NJ, Rats, mold, pollution, and trash plague many U.S. cities big and small — but the problem is worse in some than in others. So, what are 2022’s Dirtiest Cities in America?
LawnStarter ranked nearly 90 of the biggest U.S. cities across four key categories, including pollution, living conditions, infrastructure, and consumer satisfaction.
See which cities are due for a spring cleaning below, followed by some highlights and lowlights from our report.
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Rutgers Community Members,
Earlier this week, President Holloway indicated in his welcome back message to our community that he expected a full return to our campuses beginning January 31, 2022. Given the improving health statistics in the state, our return on Monday, January 31, 2022, will occur as planned.
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New Brunswick NJ, Senator Michael Testa blasted Rutgers University for forcing overburdened students and New Jersey taxpayers to pick up the tab for a $73 million deficit after spending on athletics reached a record high of $118 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jersey City NJ, Bank of America and New Jersey City University (NJCU) have announced a historic partnership whereby the company will invest $560,000 in the NJCU School of Business and its Career Services Center. This unique grant is the largest single corporate gift and most significant investment in career development in NJCU’s history. The investment is in the form of a four-year grant that will address racial, ethnic, and income inequality and help students of color successfully complete the education and training necessary to enter the workforce and embark on a path to success.
Casting for the new King of Con docuseries is underway and filming will begin this summer, so North New Jerseyites will be seeing those fold-up director chairs and movie lights soon.
For all you wanna-be actors, filmmakers need locals to be on camera “to give an authentic NJ ambience,” says one KOC producer, “and fill the diners, streets, and stores with real-life faces of the residents who live here.”
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Weehawken NJ, a Hudson County, New Jersey, man was charged today with enticing a minor victim online to produce images and videos of sexually explicit conduct, and producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Roselle NJ, The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised approximately $100,000 to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark schools at its 18th Annual High School Hoopfest in the Roselle Catholic High School gym on January 8.
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January 4, 2022
Rutgers Community Members:
I am writing to you today to inform you of important changes to how we will start the new semester, including the temporary use of remote instruction where possible, critical new vaccine requirements, and other important updates to our operating status. These important changes will affect you and every member of the university community.
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Sparta NJ, the Sparta Township Police Department reports an 81-year-old woman was injured and one of her two dogs were killed on Monday night by a black bear.
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Finding an affordable home in any city is possible, but perhaps not on the top location. Whether you’re renting or buying, the cost will depend on the property size, proximity to city centers, and transit. Since not every New Yorker can’t afford to live in good locations in the Five Boroughs, moving to Jersey City is a great option. New Jersey and three state areas provide a slower pace for more affordable costs than NYC. Thus, if you’re considering becoming a resident of Garden State, you might want to explore which housing option suits you better: to rent vs. buy in Jersey City?
Continue reading Rent vs. buy in Jersey City: Which is Right for You?
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Clark NJ, A Union County female ShopRite employee was stabbed multiple times by another female employee in the Deli Department of the supermarket on Sunday, January 2nd.
Continue reading Union County Supermarket Employee Snaps, Stabs Female Coworker
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Paterson NJ, NJ PAAIN owner, Roger Lester provided protective devices, meals, water, and clothing necessities to all of Paterson on Friday December 24th between 11am-3pm. The center was filled with volunteers and grateful recipients that do not have access to items handed out on a regular basis.
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