Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Man Sentenced To 86 Months In Prison On Drug Charges
The man was sentenced for possessing with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine and cocaine base, according to the Department of Justice.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
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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|
Jersey City Teen In Custody After Online Threats To School
A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody and is being charged with false public alarm and two counts of terroristic threats.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City To Introduce New Solid Waste Fee Structure
Tax abated buildings will participate in the new structure, creating fairness — new structure includes 50 percent reduction in fees overall.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford School Officials Find Swastika Carved Into Cabinet
A pencil drawn swastika was discovered in the upper corner of a classroom cabinet in Hillside Avenue School.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Union County to Increase Number of Vaccines
Union County is pivoting its vaccine strategy to accommodate demand among residents due to new variants.
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Jersey City|News|
15 New Jersey Hospitals Among Best To Have A Baby: Report
U.S. News & World Report this week released its inaugural list of the best U.S. hospitals for maternity. See which New Jersey hospitals were
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford PD App-Downloads Continue To Increase
Residents have been steadily downloading the new police app.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Public Schools Earn 33 Grants Totaling $183K
The Summit Educational Foundation awarded the district over $183,000 in grants this fall.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Officials Investigate Several Hate Incidents At WHS
Swastikas and a racial slur were found carved into a bathroom stall at Westfield High School.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Overlook Medical Center Complete's Summit Hersh Children's Center
The facility brings together pediatric inpatient and emergency care under one roof.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Apartment Fire Leaves Man In Critical Condition
A 64-year-old man is in critical condition following a fire in the Berry Gardens Apartments in Jersey City.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Fire Department Praised For Preventing House Fire
A couple wrote to the department to thank them for responding to a potentially dangerous situation at their home while they were away.
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Jersey City|News|
Holiday Fair Coming Up At Jersey City's Apple Tree House
Exhibits and performances will highlight Jersey City's wonderfully diverse and interesting holiday celebration traditions.
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Summit, NJ|News|
WATCH: The Grinch Steps In On Summit PD's Package Theft Video
Summit police were able to convince the Grinch to make a cameo in the informational video.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Seven Westfield High School Students Got Perfect SAT, ACT Scores
Congratulations to these students!
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Man Admits Gang Shooting That Injured 12-Year-Old
The man took part in a drive-by shooting in Jersey City that injured a 12-year-old bystander.
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Jersey City|News|
Boggiano Beats Bing In Jersey City Ward C Runoff
Richard Boggiano defended his seat with 1,733 votes to Bing’s 1,237, according to unofficial results.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Launches Elf On A Shelf Selfie Contest
A simple selfie with an Elf on the Shelf in one of Westfield's downtown stores could enter you into the contest.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Senior Writes Poem Encompassing Graduation Emotions
Graduating during a global pandemic is a heavy topic to grapple with, but this Westfield High School senior put his thoughts into a poem.
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Jersey City|News|
High Winds Collapse Jersey City Building Under Construction
Nearby buildings, including a school, were damaged in the collapse.
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