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Google MapsA map view of Park Avenue and 51st Street where a suspicious vehicle has caused police to close the streets. NEW YORK CITY — The New York City police bomb squad is looking at a suspicious Mercedes parked in... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - Suspicious vehicle in New York City shuts down Park Avenue blocks

David Bergeland/For The Star-LedgerPhoto of last year's memorial ride. The riders met at Newark Liberty International Airport to begin the ride. NEWARK — A group of motorcyclists has begun its second annual ride tracing the intended path of Flight 93... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - Motorcyclists depart from Newark to trace intended path of Flight 93

Woman who crashed into car carrying college students was 'drunk enough for two people,' prosecutor says Sue Epstein/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/sepstein/index.html

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More - Opening arguments begin in case of college student killed by alleged drunk driver in 2007

Google MapsAn oil rig exploded today in the Gulf of Mexico about 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay in Louisiana. CNN is reporting 13 people jumped into the water to escape the blaze, but have since been accounted for. NEW... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - Oil spreads into Gulf after Vermillion Bay oil rig explosion off Louisiana

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More - Your comments: Thousands of N.J. commuters search for alternatives as DeCamp bus drivers' strike begins

Lori Van Buren/Times UnionArne Duncan, U.S. Education Secretary, heads a round table with teams of teachers in N.Y. TRENTON — The U.S. Department of Education today awarded a total of $330 million to two coalitions of states — both of... Jessica Calefati/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/jcalefati/index.html

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More - N.J. is among coalition of states awarded Race to the Top funds to assess standardized tests

Google MapsA map view of Hampton and Stillwater in Sussex County. SUSSEX COUNTY — A 32-year-old Andover man with a lengthy criminal record and his sister were arrested in connection with a series of residential burglaries that occurred this summer... Joe Moszczynski/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/jmoszczy/index.html

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More - N.J. siblings are charged with series of burglaries in Sussex, Warren counties

OLDMANS TWP. — A motorcycle accident on Interstate 295 here Wednesday night claimed the life of a Merchantville man, New Jersey State Police from the Woodstown Barracks said Thursday morning.State police responded to a fatal accident Wednesday night on Interstate... Jaime Marine/Today's Sunbeam http://connect.nj.com/user/jmarine/index.html

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More - Merchantville man killed in motorcycle crash in Oldmans Township

Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerA file photo shows an NJ Transit train at the rail link terminal near Newark Liberty Airport in Newark. NEWARK — Ride the family-friendly rails to fly the friendly skies. That’s the message from officials at NJ Transit... Steve Strunsky/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/sstrunsky/index.html

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More - NJ Transit, Port Authority launch campaign promoting family-friendly train service to Newark airport

Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerThe exterior of a Franklin Boulevard home in Franklin Township, where police shot and killed a man during after he pulled a gun while police attempted to arrest him, authorities said. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (Somerset) — A grand jury... Jennifer Golson/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/jgolson/index.html

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More - Jury clears Franklin Township police officer charged with fatally shooting man carrying loaded gun

Google MapsA map view of Main Street in Butler, where a barber slash a tire of a minivan parked by his shop. BUTLER — A local barber, upset about a minivan that always parked in front of his Main Street... New Jersey Local News Service http://connect.nj.com/user/njolns/index.html

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More - Butler barber is accused of slashing car's tire with scissors

BRANCHBURG — A Branchburg investment adviser was accused today of stealing $11 million from her clients in an elaborate Ponzi scheme to finance a lavish lifestyle. Sandra Venetis allegedly told some of her clients that phony promissory notes were guaranteed... Veronica Slaght/For The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/vslaght/index.html

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More - Branchburg financial adviser is accused of stealing $11M from clients

TRENTON — A New Jersey appeals court panel has ruled that state regulators acted properly when they suspended a Clifton psychologist's license over her "inappropriately close" relationship with a patient. The ruling issued today upheld a one-year suspension and fine... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - N.J. panel upholds license suspension for Clifton psychologist who allegedly had relationship with client

The number of deaths in New Jersey as a result of sudden infant death syndrome dropped by 45 percent from 2000 to 2006, and by 16.5 percent nationwide, according to a report on NorthJersey.com. That led to a 17 percent... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - N.J. SIDS rate plummets

Bergen County Prosecutor's officeCyrinthia Marlin, 30, and Priscilla Coleman, 31, of Newark are charged with the attempted murder of two police officers. FAIR LAWN — Two Newark women have been charged with attempted murder after they reversed a car into... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Newark women are charged in attempted slaying of 2 Fair Lawn police officers

Doug Bauman/The Jersey JournalA man was arrested for punching an EMT at Meadowlands Hospital last night.A 26-year-old man was charged with punching a female EMT in the chest at Meadowlands Hospital last night, Secaucus police said.The man, who lives in... Amy Sara Clark/The Jersey Journal http://connect.nj.com/user/asclark/index.html

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More - Man charged with punching female EMT at Meadowlands Hospital

Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerThe Asbury Park Medical Examiner and Asbury Park Police remove the body of a man who drowned while swimming in the ocean late Tuesday. Federal authorities today urged states along the eastern seaboard to take immediate action to... Tom Haydon/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/thaydon/index.html

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More - Hurricane Earl closes in on East Coast as body of missing swimmer is found in Asbury Park

Google MapsThe law firm of Maloof, Lebowitz, Connahan & Oleske, located in Chatham Borough. CHATHAM — A Chatham law firm’s former longtime office manager and her husband were ordered today by a judge to freeze any funds or assets, including... Jim Lockwood/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/jlockwoo/index.html

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More - Judge freezes funds of couple that allegedly stole $1M from Chatham law firm

Christie said he would not renew DRPA CEO John Matheussen's contract if changes were not implemented Lisa Fleisher/Statehouse Bureau http://connect.nj.com/user/lfleishe/index.html

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More - Gov. Christie chides Delaware River Port Authority for 'weak' reforms

Google MapsA map view of Lenox Road in Wayne Township, where a woman found an alligator on the road. WAYNE — A Wayne Township woman encountered a 4-foot alligator this morning while on her nature walk near a school on... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Wayne woman discovers alligator during nature walk

John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerDefense attorney Joseph Krakora talks to Philander Hampton during his arraignment on charges in the killing of the five Newark boys on Aug. 20, 1978. NEWARK — Philander Hampton, the so-called cooperating witness jailed in the 1978 slayings... Philip Read/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/pread/index.html

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More - Alleged Lee Evans accomplice pleads not guilty in 1978 Newark killings

Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerView of PSE&G's North Jersey Susquehanna-Roseland transmission line in Montville. The National Park Service is extending the public comment period for alternatives on the proposed Susqueshana-Roseland transmission line that would cross the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.... Victoria St. Martin/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/vstmartin/index.html

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More - Public comment period for controversial Susquehanna-Roseland power line is extended

Raymond Pinkney of Jersey City has been indicted on new charges that could land him back in prison for three to five years.A Jersey City felon has been indicted yet again and prosecutors will attempt to put him behind bars... Michaelangelo Conte/The Jersey Journal http://connect.nj.com/user/mconte/index.html

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More - New charges could land Jersey City man in jail for fourth time since '89

Kathleeen Kelly/For The Star-LedgerWith DeCamp bus drivers on strike, commuters might turn to NJ Transit trains, right, to get them to New York. MONTCLAIR -- A strike this morning by workers of a private bus company with several routes in... Nic Corbett/For The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/ncorbett/index.html

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More - DeCamp Bus Lines strike creates heavy, but smooth Essex County commute

A Jersey City man has pleaded guilty to stealing formulas and trade secrets valued at $20 million from Valspar, whose paint website is shown here. A Jersey City man who was a chemist for a suburban Chicago paint company has... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - Jersey City man admits stealing paint formulas and trade secrets worth up to $20 million

Google MapsAn oil rig exploded today in the Gulf of Mexico about 90 miles south of Vermilion Bay in Louisiana. CNN is reporting 13 people jumped into the water to escape the blaze, but have since been accounted for. GRAND... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Gulf oil rig explodes 90 miles from Vermilion Bay in Louisiana, 13 workers rescued

Google MapsA map view of Point Pleasant Beach. POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people after their 41-foot boat caught fire, according to a report on APP.com. The pair was in a... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Two are rescued after boat catches fire off Point Pleasant Beach

Google MapsA map view of Spur Road in Stokes State Forest, where four teenage girls were involved in a fiery crash. None of them were seriously injured. SANDYSTON — Four girls were injured when their car drove off a road... Joe Moszczynski/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/jmoszczy/index.html

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More - Andover girl, 17, is charged with drunken driving in fiery crash at Stokes State Forest

The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks in a file photo. CAMDEN — Gov. Chris Christie this morning vetoed the minutes of two Delaware River Port Authority meetings in August, saying the reforms enacted by the bi-state agency did not... Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/njogct/index.html

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More - Gov. Chris Christie vetoes meeting minutes of Delaware River Port Authority, says reforms don't go far enough

Island Beach State Park in Ocean County will remain open but its waters will be off limits for the next two days to swimmers and surfers due to concerns about the effects of Hurricane Earl, the Department of Environmental Protection said. Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/njogct/index.html

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More - DEP: No swimming or surfing at Island Beach State Park

The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is headed to Camden to remove former state senator John Matheussen as executive director of the Delaware River Port Authority.According to the report, a Christie spokesman said the governor... Gloucester County Times http://connect.nj.com/user/njogct/index.html

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More - Paper: Christie on way to oust Matheussen from DRPA post

A maintenance worker and a security guard refused treatment for smoke inhalation, police said. Tony Rhodin | The Express-Times http://connect.nj.com/user/trhodin/index.html

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More - Centenary College residence hall fire forces evacuation - UPDATE

Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerAugust Scotto, of Hamilton, joined the crowd as Governor Chris Christie signed the law limiting annual property tax increase to 2 percent in this July file photo. The average New Jersey homeowner will be hit with a 3.3... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Average N.J. homeowner to face 3.3 percent property tax hike

The private bus company serves up to 8,000 passengers daily in Essex County Nic Corbett/For The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/ncorbett/index.html

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More - DeCamp Bus Lines strike creates challenge for thousands of N.J. commuters

'Boring tomatoes have no aroma, while luscious tomatoes have a sexy, fruity aroma,' said agriculturist Jack Rabin Veronica Slaght/For The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/vslaght/index.html

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More - Rutgers 20th Annual Great Tomato Tasting draws crowds to Hunterdon County farm

Google MapsA map view of East Jersey Street and Madison Avenue in Elizabeth. ELIZABETH -- As detectives conducted interviews in New Jersey and Philadelphia, Union County prosecutor’s officials said Wednesday that the children of a mother gunned down in Elizabeth... Ryan Hutchins/For The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/rhutchins/index.html

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More - Hillside man's extradition from Pa. is pending in slaying of wife in Elizabeth

Google MapsTwo North Plainfield Rescue Squad volunteers were charged with having marijuana in an ambulance. NORTH PLAINFIELD -- Two North Plainfield Rescue Squad members were charged with drug possession after taking their ambulance on a detour through neighboring Plainfield early... Jeremy Walsh/For The Star Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/jrwalsh/index.html

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More - North Plainfield Rescue Squad volunteers are accused of having marijuana on ambulance

Mike Mancuso/The Times of TrentonThe Ben Franklin Bridge spans the Delaware River between Camden and Philadelphia. TRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is planning to visit the headquarters of the Delaware River Port Authority in Camden today. The agency,... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - Gov. Christie to visit Delaware River Port Authority headquarters

Google MapsA map view of Route 287 in Bedminster. BEDMINSTER — A woman died Wednesday afternoon when her car struck a guardrail and then a tree on southbound Route 287 north of Route 202-206, according to a report on MyCentralJersey.com... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Woman dies in Bedminster crash

Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerThe Asbury Park Medical Examiner and Asbury Park Police remove the body of a man who drowned while swimming in the ocean late yesterday. The body was found this morning by pier of of the Old Casino building... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - Officials recover body of missing N.J. swimmer in Asbury Park

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More - Your comments: Website ranks Mahwah as N.J. town with most speed traps

Larry W. Smith/EPATwo border control vehicles sit near the fence waiting to apprehend illegal immigrants trying to cross the line between Mexico and the United States. While the federal government squares off with Arizona about its Immigration law, the actual... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - A.M. Top News: Number of illegal immigrants in U.S. declines

Travel plans on the ground and in the air could be complicated during the upcoming holiday weekend, with Hurricane Earl churning up the East Coast on a collision course with Labor Day traffic. AAA is predicting a roughly 10 percent... Steve Strunsky/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/sstrunsky/index.html

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More - N.J. prepares for Hurricane Earl projected path in time for Labor Day weekend

Google MapsA map view of Jackson Drive in Vineland, where 17-year-old boy was arrested after trying to rob an undercover cop posing as a Chinese food delivery man. VINELAND — An undercover police officer posing as a Chinese food deliveryman... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Vineland police officer posing as Chinese food delivery man nabs would-be robber

Leaders said that Janey's successor would have to execute sweeping reforms, win the support of the community David Giambusso/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/dgiambus/index.html

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More - Newark superintendent replacement will have a tough task ahead, experts say

Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesPeople stand on a pier as waves crash below them, on September 2, 2010 in Southern Shores, North Carolina. The alerts issued last night for New Jersey have not changed — the National Weather Service issued a tropical... The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk http://connect.nj.com/user/njoslcnd/index.html

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More - Hurricane Earl grows stronger as it approaches East Coast

Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerRoselle Park train station in Roselle Park. ROSELLE PARK — August faded into September with an hourlong delay for NJ Transit passengers after a man stepped in front of a train in Roselle Park on Tuesday night. The... Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger http://connect.nj.com/user/mfrassin/index.html

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More - Fatality on Roselle Park tracks ends another month of delays for N.J. Transit commuters

Betty Height was at the stove, frying a batch of clam fritters. Her cherry-headed conure was perched on her shoulder, watching the process. Asked about other ingredients in the fritters, Betty replied, "Now, you’re asking for too much information." Betty’s... Mark Di Ionno/Star-Ledger Columnist http://connect.nj.com/user/mdiionno/index.html

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More - In the dunes of Island Beach, a handful of shacks enjoy their quiet summers

Devin Rodriguez, shooting victimA Newark man has been charged in the 2007 murders of three people in Pennsylvania that have been connected to killings in Jersey City.Demar J. Edwards, 31, is the fourth suspect in the Pennsylvania murders.The string of... The Jersey Journal http://connect.nj.com/user/njojjournal/index.html

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More - 4th arrest in Pennsylvania killings tied to Jersey City slayings

The Star-Ledger file photoNJ Transit has ordered 100 new rail cars. PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a $267 million contract for 100 New Jersey Transit Corp. commuter railcars that will be assembled in Plattsburgh. Bombardier expects to... The Associated Press http://connect.nj.com/user/njoapnews/index.html

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More - NJ Transit pays $267M to purchase 100 new rail cars