Immigration officer sought cash, sex to halt deportations, feds say
Arnaldo Echevarria also helped his girlfriend -- also an unauthorized immigrant -- set up a business in West Orange, indictment says. Watch video NEWARK -- A federal grand jury Monday indicted an...
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Bronx man charged in baseball bat attack over parking space
The victim allegedly blocked another man in his parking spot in a crowded lot. Victim suffered severe head injuries and was treated for a subdural hemorrhage. (File photo) NORTH PLAINFIELD -- A New...
View ArticleWaypointe cancels meeting on proposed Readington halfway house
A public meeting on a plan to use a former bed and breakfast as a halfway house has been cancelled. READINGTON - A community meeting on a proposal to convert a former bed and breakfast into a halfway...
View ArticleNew Democratic assemblyman opens district office
Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker narrowly beat incumbent Donna Simon in the 16th District MONTGOMERY -- Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-Somerset) will be in Montgomery on Wednesday for the grand opening of...
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Dollar Tree employee charged in prepaid credit card thefts
The Dollar Tree employee allegedly burglarized store on three different occasions. The Somerset County courthouse (File photo) NORTH PLAINFIELD -- A township man employed at a store was arrested after...
View ArticleN.J. limo drivers: Without any regulation, Uber scoffs at public safety |...
The Limousine Association of New Jersey asks Uber to enforce the same types of safety requirements their drivers must undergo in order to operate in New Jersey. Watch video By Jeffrey M. Shanker Two...
View ArticleFormer N.J. mayor returns library book 72 years overdue
The book was discovered in the attic of the former mayor's Bound Brook home by his daughter. BOUND BROOK -- Former Mayor Frank Ryan won't have to go to jail as he has jokingly feared. The library fees...
View ArticleTransportation is critical to Hunterdon's future, freeholder says
The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority oversees transportation planning in 13 northern and central New Jersey counties. Hunterdon County Freeholder Matt Holt has been re-elected to the...
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Check out the final totals in massive Hillsborough warehouse blaze
The ATF was not able to determine the cause of a massive fire at the Veterans Industrial Park in Hillsborough. Watch video HILLSBOROUGH -- Agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
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Man pleads guilty to stealing $135K from dead co-worker, report says
The Old Bridge man plead guilty to accessing his dead co-worker's retirement account and transferred money to his own account. Defendant formerly worked in Somerset County Superior Court. (File photo)...
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Bedminster cop's suit continues despite chief's death
The attorney representing Bedminster Police Officer Kyle Pirog said her client's suit will continue despite the death of Bedminster Police Chief Craig Meyer. Bedminster Township police officer Kyle...
View Article15 stunning moments from N.J. warehouse fire
A massive fire burned for almost 24 hours at a warehouse in Hillsborough in February. The fire destroyed 500,000-square-feet of warehouse space and resulted in more than $50 million in damages.
View ArticleHow new act would help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Dist.) came to Somerset County to announce the introduction of the federal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act. BERNARDS - U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Dist.)...
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Trial of man accused of slashing woman to death to begin
Felix Nehemias Graves-Dardon, 35, of North Plainfield is on trial having been charged with first-degree murder. Felix Nehemias Graves-Dardon (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office) SOMERVILLE -- Opening...
View ArticleAnti-bullying app boosted by N.J.'s angel tax credits
Bedminster-based STOPit has received national recognition for its anti-bullying app. BEDMINSTER - The company STOPit is receiving national attention for its technology platform that lets people report...
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How a Somerville H.S. graduate used fame to fight injustice
Paul Robeson, a Somerville High School graduate, used his status as a celebrity to fight injustice. By Roya Rafei Rutgers Today It would have been easier for Paul Robeson to denounce the Communist...
View ArticleRun away from winter at annual 10K held in Bridgewater
This annual 10K race held at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater benefits Middle Earth. BRIDGEWATER - If you're tired of winter, you can join over 500 runners, ranging in ages from 14 to 85, to stretch...
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Vintage photos of classic cars in N.J.
A car doesn't have to be a muscle car or even American-made to be beloved. I have always had a love for classic cars. ... Got a feel for my automobile ....courtesy of the Hatala family My first car...
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Flooding, downed wires close roads in Somerset County
Hillsborough has several road closings because of flooding. Watch video Flooding have closed several roads in Somerset County. (File photo) SOMERSET -- Flooding and downed wires have closed several...
View ArticleThe 15 N.J. towns that had the most rain Wednesday
See which towns were hit with nearly three inches of rain during the big storm that triggered tornado watches and flood warnings. The powerful winter storm that triggered tornado warnings and...
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