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‘Give me all the money…please': NJ bank robber convicted of 2021 heist
A New Jersey man who robbed a bank in 2021 by asking the teller to “please” give him the money was found guilty of the heist, according to the local prosecutor’s office. Essau Grant, 29 and of Newark, was convicted of second-degree robbery in connection to the July 3, 2021 robbing of the Capital One Bank located on Springfield Avenue…
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Newark says it cut homelessness by 60% in a year. Here's how they did it
In 2022, Newark embarked on a comprehensive plan to end chronic homeless. The city went from more than 3,800 unhoused people down to just over 1,600 by the end of 2023.NBC New York’s Pat Battle reports.
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Youth Outreach Worker Responds After Student Shot
Adam Harding speaks to a woman who helped save a 15 year old student who was shot during a high school evacuation yesterday in Newark.
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New Jersey teen shot during gas leak evacuation at school
Authorities say the 15-year-old boy was hit by a drive-by shooter. News 4’s Jen Maxfield reports.
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Student shot in drive-by near Newark school after reported gas leak forced evacuation
A 15-year-old student at a Newark high school was shot during a drive-by after students were forced to evacuate the school due to a gas leak, according to police.
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Child stabbed in Newark, mother in custody
A breaking news update from the studio.
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Newark mom taken into custody for stabbing her 5-year-old son: Police
A mother was taken into custody after police said she stabbed her young son at their home.
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Child found safe after Amber Alert in NJ
The Essex County Sherriff’s Office has confirmed that a 3-year-old was found safe in Jersey City after an Amber Alert was issued for the child earlier this morning. Tom Zweier with the latest.
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3-year-old safe after stolen car in Newark yields AMBER Alert; Police hunt for suspect
A child was found safe after an AMBER Alert was triggered in New Jersey’s largest city as a result of a stolen car, according to police, who are now looking for the person responsible.
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NYC was not the worst city for renters in US, but another tri-state city was: Study
A new report ranks the worst cities for renters in the U.S., and shockingly New York City wasn’t tops on the list — but another tri-state city was.
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Families say faulty vehicle caused cargo ship fire that killed 2 Newark firefighters
The families of two New Jersey firefighters who were killed battling a July blaze inside a cargo ship said Friday a malfunctioning vehicle being used to load cargo onto the ship caused the fire. Relatives of Newark firefighters Captains Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr. held a news conference outside the firehouse where the two had worked, saying litigation...
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This NJ city is among the least ‘green' in US, study says
The push for sustainability and preserving nature as much as possible is a reality that has prompted the growth of the renewable energy market over the years. With this in mind, WalletHub looked at the 100 largest cities to determine the most green looking at clean energy, recycling, greenhouse-gas emissions per capita and a number of other key indicators to…
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A look inside Newark Symphony Hall's $75 million restoration
The Newark Symphony Hall is celebrating the first phase of its $75 million restoration. Adam Harding reports.
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These tri-state cities are among the worst places to retire to in US
Those looking for a place to spend their golden years may be better off looking outside of the New York City area, according to the findings of a recent study.
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Newark ranked worst among major US airports by travelers: Study
Newark Airport ranked dead last for the second straight year in customer satisfaction among the largest airports in North America, according to a study
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Human remains found near highway underpass in Newark: Police
Human remains were found on a street near a highway overpass in Newark, according to law enforcement.
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On person hurt in police shooting in Newark
In New Jersey, the attorney general’s office is investigating a shooting next to two sports field in Newark. News 4’s Chris Jose reports.
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5-year-old found dead in bathtub inside Newark apartment: Police
A 5-year-old was found dead in a bathtub inside a Newark apartment, and now law enforcement has launched an investigation into the child’s death.
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Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver lies in Newark, New Jersey
Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver lies in state at the Essex County Courthouse in Newark. Pat Battle reporting.
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Father of nurse killed by drunk former Newark cop forgives driver in court
An off-duty Newark police officer fatally struck a man walking on a highway shoulder then drove around with the man’s body and visited his mother looking for advice.