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Newark NJ, as temperatures drop, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House will hold its annual Winter Coat Giveaway later this month to help those in need prepare for the cold season.
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Fairfield NJ, a tragic shooting at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel on Two Bridges Road in Fairfield on Friday has claimed the life of 28-year-old Mohammad Sahariar. Sahariar, a Fairfield resident, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident.
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Newark NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) today announced the indictment of an ex-caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), for his alleged sexual abuse of two children.
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Port Newark NJ, the brief but impactful strike by dockworkers that halted operations at East Coast ports came to an end late Thursday. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced they had reached a tentative agreement on wages and a contract extension, bringing relief to supply chains that had been disrupted across 14 major marine hubs.
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Port Newark NJ, in a major labor action that could disrupt supply chains nationwide, over 45,000 dockworkers across 36 East and Gulf Coast ports went on strike early this morning after their contract expired, marking the first such strike in the U.S. since 1977.
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Port Newark NJ, as tensions rise between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), the East Coast faces a potential shutdown of major ports. The ILA, representing about 85,000 dockworkers, cut off contract talks in June after automation was introduced at the Port of Mobile, Alabama, which they claim violates the current contract. With the expiration of the existing contract fast approaching, a strike could begin as early as Tuesday.
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Port Newark NJ, a looming strike by longshoremen could bring shipping ports along New Jersey and the entire East Coast to a standstill, with potentially severe consequences for the U.S. economy. Longshore workers, responsible for managing the ships and containers at these ports, have threatened to go on strike starting October 1 if their demands for a substantial wage increase are not met.
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Newark NJ, a San Antonio, Texas, woman was arrested and charged with fraudulently selling over $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons used at various retail stores across the United States for the purchase of household items, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Plainfield NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a state grand jury indicted a former candidate for mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey, charging the defendant with attempting to submit hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then engaging in an attempt to cover up his actions.
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South Orange NJ, Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) visited Seton Hall University in South Orange on Aug. 12, 2024 to present Seton Hall Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaheen Holloway and Athletic Director Bryan Felt with a proclamation on behalf of the New Jersey Senate in recognition of the Pirates’ 2024 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Championship in April.
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Newark NJ, three residents of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, were extradited to the United States last week and made their initial appearance in Newark federal court yesterday on charges relating to their participation in a sprawling “grandparent scam” that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars.
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Newark NJ, the excitement is building as the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup 2026, approaches. With less than two years to go, meticulous preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and successful event. From security to transportation, every detail is being fine-tuned. In a bid to share insights and best practices for large-scale event preparedness, NJ TRANSIT recently hosted a crucial workshop for transportation leaders from around the globe.
Continue reading Preparations Underway for FIFA World Cup 2026
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West Orange NJ, the global technical outage has led to the delay of some procedures at hospitals across New Jersey, while others using different software remain unaffected.
Continue reading Worldwide Technical Outage Affects New Jersey Hospitals, Causes Delays
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Ridgewood NJ, systems designed to treat arsenic in private well water may be malfunctioning and endangering the health of people who count on them to keep their water safe, according to recent research by Rutgers University.
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