Philly Fraternal Order of Police Joins Tarantino Boycott
Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 announced Wednesday that it has voted to join the boycott of the works of director Quentin Tarantino, following comments the filmmaker made at a recent rally.
Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 announced Wednesday that it has voted to join the boycott of the works of director Quentin Tarantino, following comments the filmmaker made at a recent rally.
BBQ smoker is open for business in Trenton
Something's smoking -- no joking.
Something's smoking -- no joking.
East Brunswick first responder describes Oklahoma State Parade tragedy
Jacob Barry, center, now serves the Oklahoma State University community as an EMT, as he had done here in East Brunswick.
Jacob Barry, center, now serves the Oklahoma State University community as an EMT, as he had done here in East Brunswick.
Rutgers-Camden to cover tuition for low-income students
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University's Camden campus is redoing its financial aid system so new students from families making $60,000 a year or less won't have to pay any tuition. There also will be significant financial aid for students whose families have incomes from $60,001 to $100,000 under the "Bridging the Gap" program announced Monday.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers University's Camden campus is redoing its financial aid system so new students from families making $60,000 a year or less won't have to pay any tuition. There also will be significant financial aid for students whose families have incomes from $60,001 to $100,000 under the "Bridging the Gap" program announced Monday.
Fire destroys historic synagogue in New Brunswick, NJ
A huge fire tore through a synagogue in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Friday afternoon.
A huge fire tore through a synagogue in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Friday afternoon.
FedEx predicts 12 percent increase in holiday shipments
With online shopping growing, FedEx is bracing for a record volumes this holiday season. The delivery company predicted Monday that shipments from Black Friday through Christmas Eve will rise 12.4 percent over last year to 317 million pieces. The company said that to handle the crush, it is hiring more than 55,000 seasonal workers and investing in automation and expansion.
With online shopping growing, FedEx is bracing for a record volumes this holiday season. The delivery company predicted Monday that shipments from Black Friday through Christmas Eve will rise 12.4 percent over last year to 317 million pieces. The company said that to handle the crush, it is hiring more than 55,000 seasonal workers and investing in automation and expansion.
From addiction to sobriety – a survivor's story
It’s been a little over seven years since Natalie Smith* has touched a drink or illegal drug. The recovering addict and lifelong New Jersey resident first started getting high when she was just 12 years old and, over the next 17 years, she sampled dozens of different drugs, overdosed once, was arrested 11 times, and entered rehab close to two dozen times. Now 37 and sober since 2008, Smith hopes that by sharing her story she can inspire others to turn their lives around.
It’s been a little over seven years since Natalie Smith* has touched a drink or illegal drug. The recovering addict and lifelong New Jersey resident first started getting high when she was just 12 years old and, over the next 17 years, she sampled dozens of different drugs, overdosed once, was arrested 11 times, and entered rehab close to two dozen times. Now 37 and sober since 2008, Smith hopes that by sharing her story she can inspire others to turn their lives around.
Deputies: Horse found slaughtered in Manatee County
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Town to honor state trooper killed in line of duty
A New Jersey town is honoring a state trooper who died in the line of duty.
A New Jersey town is honoring a state trooper who died in the line of duty.
UN unveils art installation to celebrate 70th anniversary
NEW YORK (AP) — The United Nations has unveiled a new art installation in Central Park to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The work by Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron (Gah-bahr-ROHN') is titled "Enlightened Universe." The interactive installation is a sphere surrounded by a colorful spiral of 70 life-size figures, one for each year of the U.N.'s existence.
NEW YORK (AP) — The United Nations has unveiled a new art installation in Central Park to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The work by Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarron (Gah-bahr-ROHN') is titled "Enlightened Universe." The interactive installation is a sphere surrounded by a colorful spiral of 70 life-size figures, one for each year of the U.N.'s existence.
Southern New Jersey theater struggling to repay city loan
MILLVILLE, N.J. (AP) — A historic theater that brings once-major stars to a small southern New Jersey community is struggling to repay a loan from the city government meant to keep it afloat. Now some Millville officials say they should consider whether it's time to foreclose on the Levoy Theatre. The theater was home to vaudeville and movies a century ago but closed in 1974. It was reopened in 2012 with the help of a $1.6 million loan from the city.
MILLVILLE, N.J. (AP) — A historic theater that brings once-major stars to a small southern New Jersey community is struggling to repay a loan from the city government meant to keep it afloat. Now some Millville officials say they should consider whether it's time to foreclose on the Levoy Theatre. The theater was home to vaudeville and movies a century ago but closed in 1974. It was reopened in 2012 with the help of a $1.6 million loan from the city.
Man wanted in New Jersey slaying struck by NYC subway
NEW YORK (AP) — A man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the driveway of her New Jersey home needed surgery after he jumped in front of a New York City subway. Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli says 44-year-old Arthur Lomando sustained severe injuries to his head and legs after he threw himself in front of the train in Manhattan on Thursday night. Lomando was taken to Harlem Hospital. His condition is not known.
NEW YORK (AP) — A man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the driveway of her New Jersey home needed surgery after he jumped in front of a New York City subway. Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli says 44-year-old Arthur Lomando sustained severe injuries to his head and legs after he threw himself in front of the train in Manhattan on Thursday night. Lomando was taken to Harlem Hospital. His condition is not known.
J. Crew ends on-call scheduling for workers in US stores
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — J. Crew has agreed to end on-call scheduling at stores nationwide, following similar moves by several other major retailers, New York's attorney general said Friday. In April, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office wrote to 13 retailers questioning the practice of keeping workers on call for shifts on short notice. The letter also cited possible violations of New York's requirement to pay hourly staff for at least four hours when they report for work.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — J. Crew has agreed to end on-call scheduling at stores nationwide, following similar moves by several other major retailers, New York's attorney general said Friday. In April, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office wrote to 13 retailers questioning the practice of keeping workers on call for shifts on short notice. The letter also cited possible violations of New York's requirement to pay hourly staff for at least four hours when they report for work.
Port Authority boss asks United to reconsider Cuba flights
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the agency that runs New Jersey's main airport has joined with the state's governor in seeking to stop United Airlines from launching flights from there to Cuba until a woman convicted of killing a state trooper is returned to the United States.
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the agency that runs New Jersey's main airport has joined with the state's governor in seeking to stop United Airlines from launching flights from there to Cuba until a woman convicted of killing a state trooper is returned to the United States.
Dog, ashes of loved ones stolen from Gibsonton home
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Man Wanted for Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of Teen Arrested in Kansas
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office said they have captured a man wanted for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.
The Clayton County Sheriff's Office said they have captured a man wanted for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.
Long live Uga! Georgia Bulldogs Get New Mascot
The University of Georgia announced on Thursday that Uga IX, affectionately known as “Russ,” will be retiring for the position.
The University of Georgia announced on Thursday that Uga IX, affectionately known as “Russ,” will be retiring for the position.
Tricked out of Halloween
Students at Seth Boyden Elementary School in Maplewood were singing the blues Tuesday about their school's decision not to hold a Halloween party.
Students at Seth Boyden Elementary School in Maplewood were singing the blues Tuesday about their school's decision not to hold a Halloween party.
Mets soar into stratosphere on Daniel Murphy's unearthly bat
NEW YORK (AP) — In the 1960s, the idea of the Mets winning a World Series was as farfetched as man walking on the moon. Just 88 days after Neil Armstrong took his giant leap, the Amazin's were champions. Now Tyler Clippard is convinced an extraterrestrial has led the Mets back to the Fall Classic. "He's not human. He's not on this planet right now," he said of Daniel Murphy. "Another life form jumped into his body."
NEW YORK (AP) — In the 1960s, the idea of the Mets winning a World Series was as farfetched as man walking on the moon. Just 88 days after Neil Armstrong took his giant leap, the Amazin's were champions. Now Tyler Clippard is convinced an extraterrestrial has led the Mets back to the Fall Classic. "He's not human. He's not on this planet right now," he said of Daniel Murphy. "Another life form jumped into his body."
Little girl gives flower to Manatee County deputy
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