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Hinchliffe Stadium Begins to Take Shape

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Paterson NJ, yes it is finally really happening,  in October 2019 the Paterson’s City Council approved an agreement with developers for a renovation that could save the historic landmark during an Oct. 1 meeting. The roughly $76-million project is expected to turn the stadium into a 7,800-seat athletic facility, with a 314-space parking garage, restaurant with museum exhibits dedicated to Negro League baseball, 75-unit apartment building for senior citizens and a 5,800-square-foot childcare facility. EDA still needs to authorize the $49.9 million state tax credits for the $76.7 million project.

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NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance in Route 80 Crash that took the life of a 6 years Old Passenger

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Roxbury NJ, The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a fatal motor vehicle crash investigation that occurred on Interstate 80 on Thursday, December 23.

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Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House Gives Away 1,000+ Toys to Families in Need

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Newark NJ, The Mercy House, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, distributed more than 1,000 new and unwrapped toys to families in need during its annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on December 17.

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Democrat Congressman Sires Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

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West New York NJ, Democrats seem to smelling a wipeout in the midterms , Congressman Albio Sires announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 117th Congress and will not be seeking reelection in 2022. He has served in the House of Representatives since 2006, first as the Representative for New Jersey’s 13th District and then New Jersey’s 8th District.

Politico reports Republicans are already spending millions attacking them for their votes for trillions more spending and debt. Now the 15 to 25 Democrats in seats that either voted for Donald Trump or are otherwise competitive are facing almost certain expulsion in November. Last month they had to support a tough vote in favor of billions of dollars for illegal immigrants, the SALT giveaway to billionaires, a 900% increase in OSHA fines, the news media bailout, 80,000 new IRS agents, and job-crushing business tax hikes.

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Columbia Bank Opens Second Branch in Newark

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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its commitment to foster the Newark,  New Jersey community, by opening a second branch in the city. Located at 260 Chestnut Street in the Ironbound  section, the venue, which offers full-service personal and business banking including drive-up amenities, is Columbia  Bank’s 62nd location.  

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Three Passaic County Men Charged in Scheme to Extort Increased Fees for Moving Services

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Paterson NJ, Three Passaic County, New Jersey, men have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a scheme to extort increased fees for moving services from vulnerable customers, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Union County Man Arrested by Nebraska State Patrol Officers Charged with Bank Robbery and Armed Convenience Store Robberies

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TRENTON NJ, a Union County, New Jersey, man has been charged in connection with his commission of a string of robberies in New Jersey, including a bank robbery and two armed robberies of convenience stores, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken Unveil a life-sized Bronze Statue of Frank Sinatra

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Hoboken NJ, Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of Frank Sinatra on Sunday December 12th . The Mayor was joined by Tina Sinatra , Joe Piscopo  and the sculptor Carolyn Palmer . The statue was paid for through private donations from people like  Joe Piscopo and blog readers  from Upper Saddle River Derek Michalski and his wife Margaret .

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Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House to Give 1,000 Toys to Families in Need

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Newark NJ, the Mercy House, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, will distribute approximately 1,000 new and unwrapped toys to families in need during its annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on Friday, December 17, at 11 a.m.

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Vigilance on 2nd Anniversary of Jersey City Attack

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Jersey City NJ, Friday, December 10th, will mark the two-year anniversary of the Jersey City shooting, when two gunmen injured one person and fatally shot four, including a local police detective and three civilians. While there are currently no known or specific credible threats to New Jersey, NJOHSP actively monitors for any suspicious activity surrounding anniversary dates of terrorist attacks. NJOHSP collaborates with federal, State and local partners to help prevent future attacks and to ensure the safety and security of our communities. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to local authorities or NJOHSP’s Counterterrorism Watch Desk at 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ or [email protected].

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Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children Raises $300,000 at Annual Gala

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West Orange NJ, The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) raised $300,000 — which is $50,000 more than its target goal — to fund partial tuition assistance scholarships for underprivileged students attending Archdiocese of Newark schools at its annual gala in West Orange’s Pleasantdale Chateau on November 11.

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Former State Trooper Romeo Sentenced To Prison For Unlawfully Stopping And Following Female Motorist in His Patrol Vehicle

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Bayonne NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced that a former New Jersey state trooper was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty earlier this year in connection with an incident in which he stalked a female motorist in his patrol vehicle while on duty.

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GRASSROOTS CONSERVATIVE LIBERTY ACTIVISM TRAINING CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN SECAUCUS

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Secaucus NJ, the Republicans for National Renewal are proud to launch their first ever NJ event, the “Grassroots Conservative Liberty Activism Training Conference,” held on January 14-15 and co-sponsored with the Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey.

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Hoffa Search Leads Back to the King of Con

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Newark NJ, the FBI confirmed Friday it searched a former landfill site under the Pulaski Skyway late last month, though a spokesperson for the Detroit field office, which has been leading the decades-long investigation into the disappearance of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, said she couldn’t speak further because the affidavit is sealed.

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The Attorney General’s Office is Investigates Wrong Way Fatal Collision That Leaves 2 Children Dead

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North Brunswick NJ, The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on November 25, 2021 in North Brunswick, N.J. Two children sustained fatal injuries. The decedents’ identities are not being released at this time.

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