NJ police seek man who shot, ran over bus driver

2010-03-10T17:00:17Z

<div id="subtitle">NJ police seek armed passenger who robbed, shot minibus driver and then ran him over</div><div><p>Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who robbed and shot a New Jersey minibus driver, then stole the bus and ran him over, leaving him paralyzed.</p><p>Family members describe the 48-year-old bus driver as a hardworking, churchgoing Ecuadorean immigrant who lives with his wi...

Prosecutor: Tapes show NJ deputy mayor on the take

2010-02-22T15:09:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Informant and secretly recorded tapes take center stage as NJ federal corruption trial begins</div><div><p>Secretly recorded meetings show the deputy mayor of New Jersey's second-largest city eagerly welcoming the entreaties of a federal informant posing as a corrupt developer, a prosecutor charged Wednesday during opening statements in the first trial to arise from the ...

Music Radiohead

2010-01-25T16:32:04Z

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2008 file photo, Thom Yorke of Radiohead perform during the All Points West music festival at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NYC</div><div><p>A nasty rain storm is filling rivers and streams, delaying flights and blowing debris off buildings in the Northeast.</p><p>The National Weather Service...

Ex-Jersey City official 1st sentenced in sweep

2010-02-22T16:24:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Former Jersey City official gets 18 months in jail as 1st sentenced in federal corruption case</div><div><p>A former aide to the mayor of Jersey City has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his part in New Jersey's largest corruption sweep, the first defendant among 44 arrested to be sentenced.</p>...

Haiti Telethon

2010-01-22T10:31:22Z

FILE - In this July 31, 2009 file photo, Jay-Z performs during the All Points West music festival at Liberty State Park, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, file)

People Jay Z

2010-01-19T09:32:23Z

FILE - In this July 31, 2009 file photo, Jay-Z performs during the All Points West music festival at Liberty State Park, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, file)

Autopsy: NJ corruption figure died of overdose

2010-02-23T00:54:27Z

<div><p>Autopsy results for a New Jersey political consultant who died shortly after his arrest in the state's largest ever corruption sweep showed he overdosed on Valium.</p><p>Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio said the medical examiner was unable to conclude whether Jersey City is a popular destination for education, work and leisure purposes. For those on a tight budget, there are several cheap Jersey City hotels near New York and Newark attractions as well as universities.<br><br>Jersey City is known for its landmark attractions, action-packed nightlife an...

2 convicted in large NJ mortgage fraud scheme

2010-02-23T14:09:27Z

<div id="subtitle">2 New Jersey men convicted in Paterson-based mortgage fraud, property flipping scheme</div><div><p>A federal jury in New Jersey has convicted two men in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud and property flipping scheme involving homes in Paterson.</p><p>Frederick Ugwu of Upper New Jersey has made one retailer very grateful. John Piontkowski spotted a bank bag in the middle of the road while he was making deliveries in Randolph. Inside, he found $5,2...

Deer runs through Jersey City, leaps into Hudson

2010-02-23T22:20:36Z

<div id="subtitle">Deer runs through Jersey City, leaps into Hudson, swims to Governor's Island</div><div><p>A wayward deer is on its way back to the wild after an urban adventure that saw it roam through downtown Jersey City, leap into the Hudson and swim to Governor's Island. New York television station WABC-7 reported the deer made its w...

Wild turkey on NJ Turnpike captured

2010-02-24T03:45:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Turkey that played chicken with NJ Turnpike traffic and taunted toll collectors is captured</div><div><p>A wild turkey that has been playing chicken along the New Jersey Turnpike won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic.</p><p>State Fish and Wildlife officials netted the bird Wednesday after failed attempts during the weekend.</p><p>The turkey has been trotting aroun...

Turkey that played chicken on NJ Turnpike caught

2010-02-24T04:40:52Z

<div id="subtitle">Tammy the wild turkey who played chicken with NJ turnpike traffic finally caught</div><div><p>A wild turkey that's taken up residence at a New Jersey tollbooth and spends its days scooting around 18-wheelers won't have to dodge Thanksgiving traffic. State Fish and Wildlife officials netted the bird Wednesday after failed attempts during the weekend.</p>&...

Ellis Island museum evacuated after powder found

2010-02-24T05:22:57Z

<div id="subtitle">Ellis Island museum evacuated for 90 minutes after harmless white powder is found</div><div><p>A white powder that was found at Ellis Island and caused a brief evacuation at the immigration landmark in New York Harbor has been deemed harmless.</p><p>JERSEY CITY, NJ - NOVEMBER 2: The future USS New York sails up the Hudson River as firefighters from New Jersey state stand if formation to show their respect November 2, 2009 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The ship, which is built with 7.5 tons of steel from the JERSEY CITY, NJ - NOVEMBER 2: The USS New York is seen in the Hudson River as firefighters from New Jersey state show their respect, November 2, 2009, in Jersey City, New Jersey. The ship, which has 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the New Jersey side of the river looking towards New York from Jersey City. The caption should read: JERSEY CITY, NJ - NOVEMBER 2: The

USS New York

2009-11-02T06:16:56Z

Jersey City, N.J. firefighters stand at attention as the Navy assault ship USS New York, built in Louisiana with tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center, arrives in New Jersey, recent stings color local elections</div><div><p>Did you hear the one about the best way to identify public officials in New Jersey? Check for the handcuff marks on their wrists.</p><p>A massive federal corruption sting over the summer again made New Jersey a punch line for late-night comedians, but it h...

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