Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Scotch Plains Man Charged With Kidnapping, Assaulting Teen
A 17-year-old was also arrested and charged with being an accomplice.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
Samantha lives in and covers Jersey City for Patch. She previously worked as a TV news producer at Fios1 News and wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers in New York. She is an avid traveler and when she's not rollerblading through Liberty State Park, she's home photographing her rabbit.
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Samantha vive y escribe sobre Jersey City para Patch. Trabajó como productora de noticias de televisión en Fios1 News y escribió para revistas y periódicos en Nueva York. Es una viajera ávida y cuando no está patinando por Liberty State Park, está en casa fotografiando a su conejo.
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Jersey City|News|
Costco, Stop & Shop: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In NJ
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Costco, Stop & Shop and Wegmans in New Jersey.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Teen Identified As Victim In Mid-Day Jersey City Shooting
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in an establishment on Commuinpaw Avenue.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
'No Specific Threat' To Cranford Schools After TikTok Challenge
Social media posts are circulating nationwide warning of school violence on Dec. 17.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Police Find 'No Credible Evidence' Of Threat To Schools
Social media posts are circulating nationwide warning of school violence on Dec. 17.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
One Killed In Jersey City Shooting
Police closed off part of Communipaw Avenue to investigate the shooting.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Man Charged With Murdering Girlfriend
The man murdered his girlfriend in her Jersey City apartment, according to officials.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Police Department Celebrates 5 Promotions
Public Safety Commissioner Jason Gareis and Chief Ryan J. Greco led the ceremony.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Car Crash Leaves One Injured, Fire Crews Urge Caution
"The roads are getting busier as we are in the midst of the holiday season. Please take your time and stay safe," Westfield fire crews said.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Police Department Earns $6K Drive Sober Grant
Cranford is one of five municipalities in Union County to receive the grant.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
2 New Businesses To Move Into Summit Promenade
Envy Lash and The Shape of You signed leases with The Promenade at Summit.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
3 Union County Families Make Adoption Official
Three Union County foster youth, all under the age of three, were officially adopted.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Man Dies Of Injuries Following Jersey City Apartment Fire
The 64-year-old man was pronounced dead on Monday following last week's fire at the Berry Gardens Apartments.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Police Department Earns $12K Drive Sober Grant
Jersey City is one of three municipalities in Hudson County to receive the grant.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Threats Continue For Second Day At Jersey City High School
A student vowed to "shoot the school" in a text posted to Instagram on Tuesday.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
NJ Landlord Accused Of Sex Crimes Must Pay $4.5M To Tenants
A sexual harassment settlement against a Union County landlord is the largest amount of its kind in the NJ DOJ's history.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Overlook Medical Center In Summit Among Best To Have A Baby
U.S. News & World Report this week released its inaugural list of the best U.S. hospitals for maternity.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Regional Health Department To Join Boost NJ Day
Free vaccines and boosters will be available on Wednesday.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Police Search For Man Who Sexually-Assaulted Teen On Street In JC
An 18-year-old girl was sexually-assaulted by an unknown man while walking in Jersey City one Novemeber afternoon.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Clark Woman's Pet Rescue Story Wins Petco Love Stories Contest
"We’re a family—maybe not a traditional family, but a family nonetheless," Donna Foti wrote.
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