A NJ pastor-politician is gunned down, and a community reels
April 28, 2023 GMTSAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Nicole Teliano used to play games on her phone in the mayor’s office while her mother worked down the hall several evenings a month, tending to the tedious, often acrimonious task of serving in local government.
A NJ pastor-politician is gunned down, and a community reels
April 28, 2023 GMTSAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Nicole Teliano used to play games on her phone in the mayor’s office at Sayreville Borough Hall while her mother tended to the tedious, often acrimonious task of serving in local government.
New Jersey files suit to force pollution cleanup at 8 sites
April 20, 2023 GMTTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey announced eight new lawsuits and other action against what it says are companies and individuals who've failed to clean up pollutants at sites across the state, the attorney general and top environmental official said Thursday.
2.5 years after signing, NJ environmental justice law begins
April 17, 2023 GMTWOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Two and a half years after it was signed into law, a measure designed to prevent New Jersey communities already dealing with sources of pollution from having to accept more of them took effect Monday.
Hitman in New Jersey murder-for-hire sentenced to 16 years
March 29, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A career criminal whose rap sheet includes bank robberies and a murder conspiracy was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison for killing a New Jersey political consultant in exchange for money in 2014.
Threat on United Airlines plane shuts down Vermont airport
March 13, 2023 GMTSOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A threat aboard a United Airlines aircraft prompted a massive emergency response that shut down Vermont's international airport for about three hours before authorities determined the plane to be safe.
Matthews’ late power-play goal gives Leafs win over Devils
March 8, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their way with the New Jersey Devils in recent years.
Mostly, they've won with talent. Auston Matthews and company did it with grit on Tuesday night to finish off a tough five-game trip.
New Jersey trooper shooting suspect caught in South Carolina
March 3, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A man who authorities say “ambushed" and shot at two New Jersey state troopers as they responded to a reported home break-in, leaving one trooper wounded, was arrested Friday in South Carolina.
‘Enough pollution’ in low-income NJ area with 1 power plant
March 1, 2023 GMTWOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Residents of low-income communities in New Jersey that would get a second gas-fired power plant nearby are urging the governor to halt the project, which they said flies in the face of an environmental justice law he signed with great fanfare over two years ago — but which has yet to take full effect.
FBI says man had guns, ammo, fake marshal ID in baggage
February 28, 2023 GMTA man who federal agents say tried to board a plane in New Jersey with three guns, including a semi-automatic rifle, and a fake law-enforcement ID is in federal custody and facing two charges.
Seretse Clouden, who has a prior weapon-related conviction, is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and having a fraudulent ID, according to a complaint posted Monday.
Mercer’s 2nd goal of game lifts Devils over Kings 4-3 in OT
February 24, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are having a great season, and they're doing it the hard way.
Red-hot Dawson Mercer scored his second goal of the game 2:30 into overtime and New Jersey rallied late to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Thursday night.
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PSEG: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 21, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PEG) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $788 million.
On a per-share basis, the Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of $1.58.
Police: 3 dead, 1 wounded in NJ; shooter believed among dead
February 19, 2023 GMTLINDEN, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed in a shooting in New Jersey, and the shooter is believed to be among the deceased.
Police in Linden in Union County said officers responding at about 9:30 a.m.
Devils play the Jets following Hischier’s 2-goal game
February 19, 2023 GMTWinnipeg Jets (34-20-1, second in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (36-14-5, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -130, Jets +110; over/under is 6
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NJ groups fight power plants, wait for environmental law
February 15, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Residents of largely minority areas in New Jersey are fighting three proposed gas-fired power plants as they wait for the state's environmental justice law — signed with great fanfare nearly three years ago — to take full effect.
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes
February 14, 2023 GMTTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one school to 26 in New Jersey after Republican Gov.
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Prudential: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 7, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) on Tuesday reported a loss of $558 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.53.
NJ man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail at synagogue
February 3, 2023 GMTBLOOMFIELD, N.J. (AP) — A man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the front door of a synagogue in northern New Jersey last weekend will remain in custody without bail following his arraignment Thursday, according to federal prosecutors.
Philip Roth tribute to be held in his native New Jersey
January 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Authors Ottessa Moshfegh and Susan Choi and actors John Turturro and Mary-Louise Parker will be among dozens of featured guests at a Philip Roth tribute in the late novelist's New Jersey hometown.
Devils rally from 2 down, beat Rangers on Severson’s OT goal
January 7, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils were well aware they were playing poorly at home.
Coach Lindy Ruff spent most of Friday reminding his players they hadn't won at the Prudential Center since Dec.
UMass-Lowell earns 67-64 victory against NJIT
December 31, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mikey Watkins had 15 points in UMass-Lowell's 67-64 win against NJIT on Saturday.
Watkins shot 6 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the River Hawks (13-2). Ayinde Hikim scored 12 points and added four steals.
NJIT defeats St. Elizabeth 79-51
December 28, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kevin Osawe had 21 points and NJIT beat St. Elizabeth 79-51 on Tuesday night.
Osawe also added 17 rebounds for the Highlanders (3-10). Justin Anderson shot 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 8 from the free throw line to add 12 points.
NJIT defeats Niagara 62-53
December 18, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kevin Osawe's 16 points helped NJIT defeat Niagara 62-53 on Sunday.
Osawe had 13 rebounds for the Highlanders (2-9). Miles Coleman scored 10 points while shooting 3 of 9 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line, and added five rebounds.
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Jackson scores 12 as Seton Hall defeats Drexel 66-49
December 15, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tray Jackson led Seton Hall over Drexel with 12 points off of the bench in a 66-49 win.
Jackson was 3-of-10 shooting, including 2 for 3 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Pirates (7-4).
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Holloway faces Saint Peter’s 1st time since deep NCAA run
November 11, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — While Shaheen Holloway is probably to coach a lot big games at Seton Hall over the next few years, none may pull at his heart as much as the one this weekend.
Saturday will be the first time Holloway coaches against Saint Peter's, the tiny New Jersey university whom he took on a magical run in the NCAA Tournament that ended with a loss to national runner-up North Carolina in the Elite Eight.
Man charged in connection with online threat to synagogues
November 10, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A man accused of posting a broad online threat last week that spurred heightened security at Jewish synagogues and schools in New Jersey expressed admiration for white-supremacist mass murderer Dylann Roof and said his planned attack was in retaliation for the 2019 mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, federal prosecutors said in announcing a criminal charge Thursday.
Averted synagogue threat relieves NYC-area Jews — for now
November 4, 2022 GMTThe man who posted a broad online threat against synagogues in New Jersey has been identified and was not planning to carry out a specific plot, a law enforcement official said Friday, relieving Jewish communities already unnerved amid an increasing climate of antisemitism and related violence.
FBI warns of ‘broad’ threat to synagogues in New Jersey
November 4, 2022 GMTHOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — The FBI said Thursday that it had received credible information about a “broad” threat to synagogues in New Jersey, a warning that prompted some municipalities to send extra police officers to guard houses of worship.
Minneapolis council approves changemaker as new police chief
November 3, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a former public safety director from New Jersey to take over the city’s police department, as it struggles with depleted staffing and the uncertainty of an ongoing federal investigation following the killing of George Floyd.
Suspect in wounding of 2 Newark police officers apprehended
November 2, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting two Newark police officers was taken into custody Wednesday, after hiding out overnight in the apartment building he'd fled to a day earlier.
2 police officers shot in Newark; suspect at large
November 2, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Two Newark police officers were in stable condition Tuesday after being wounded in a confrontation with a gunman being sought in connection with another shooting, authorities said.
Delaware woman hits lottery twice in one week, wins $400,000
October 29, 2022 GMTWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A 70-year-old woman from Delaware hit the lottery twice within one week, claiming two six-figure rewards totaling $400,000.
The News Journal reports that the Newark woman, who wished to remain anonymous, bought two $100K Ultimate Cash Instant Game tickets and found that one was a winner.
Ex-boyfriend guilty of murder in killing of 17-year-old girl
October 27, 2022 GMTWILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man who lured his ex-girlfriend to a wooded area and beat her to death with a baseball bat was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder and other crimes.
A jury deliberated for less than three hours before finding Noah Sharp, 21, guilty of murder, conspiracy and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony.
United Airlines starts early on summer 2023 plans for Europe
October 12, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Buoyed by full planes across the Atlantic this summer, United Airlines is planning another increase in its summer service from the United States to Europe next year.
United said Wednesday that it will resume seasonal flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Stockholm, which it dropped in 2019, and launch new summer service from Newark to Malaga, Spain.
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US to begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola
October 6, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola as an additional precaution aimed at trying to prevent an outbreak in the African country from spreading, the Biden administration said Thursday.
NJ official eyed for chief in city where George Floyd died
September 29, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Thursday that he is nominating a former public safety director from Newark, New Jersey, as his top pick for the city's next police chief, at a time when the department is struggling with depleted staffing and the uncertainty of an ongoing federal investigation following the killing of George Floyd.
Man pleads to manslaughter in high school athlete’s death
September 24, 2022 GMTMAPLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A judge has allowed a man to pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of a New Jersey high school soccer player despite pleas from the victim's family that the proposed 15-year sentence was too lenient.
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Officials: Woman wounded by police after she shot 2nd woman
September 10, 2022 GMTNEWARK, Del. (AP) — A woman suspected of shooting another woman at a Delaware apartment complex was critically wounded by police who confronted her, authorities said.
The armed woman was firing a gun when two officers encountered her at the apartment complex in Newark on Friday night, the New Castle County police department said in a news release.
5 sentenced for roles in Paterson police corruption scandal
September 10, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Five former Paterson, New Jersey police officers have been sentenced in federal court as part of a long-running corruption investigation.
The five had all pleaded guilty and received sentences ranging from probation to 24 months in prison during proceedings in Newark on Thursday and Friday.
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LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow to emcee MTV Awards
August 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards later this month will have not one emcee but three, with rap stars LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow all set to anchor the ceremony.
They’ll introduce and present the famous Moon Person trophies alongside performers including Lizzo, Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Måneskin, Kane Brown, Marshmello with Khalid, and Panic!
FAA warns that staffing shortage will delay flights in NYC
August 15, 2022 GMTThe Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it was reducing flights in the area around New York City because of lack of staffing.
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at John F.
Police: Executive had weapons stockpile in hospital closet
August 9, 2022 GMTSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The marketing director of a northern New Jersey hospital is facing weapons charges after a bomb threat yielded what police said was a cache of weapons in the hospital.
According to police in Secaucus, the bomb threat — which later was determined to be bogus — was called in to Hudson Regional Hospital on July 18.
Nicki Minaj to get Video Vanguard Award at MTV Awards
August 8, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.
Genie Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 8, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $34.5 million.
The Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.30 per share.
The provider of oil and gas energy services posted revenue of $75 million in the period.
Artesian Resources: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 3, 2022 GMTNEWARK, Del. (AP) _ Artesian Resources Corp. (ARTNA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $5 million.
The Newark, Delaware-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share.