N.J. Home Makeover: A $20K renovation 10 years in the making
When they removed the wallpaper, part of the wall came off with it. N.J. Home Makeover is a new feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration, email home@starledger.com with your full...
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Old Bridge IA investigations politically motivated, lawyers say
Two Old Bridge cops are the subject of IA investigations, their lawyers say. OLD BRIDGE -- It was an unwelcome October surprise for two Old Bridge police officers. The township administration has...
View ArticleN.J.'s 5th medical marijuana dispensary to open Thursday
The fifth medical marijuana dispensary in New Jersey, and the second in Middlesex County, will open Thursday, the state Health Department announced. TRENTON -- The fifth medical marijuana dispensary...
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Longtime South Amboy firefighter collapses, dies in line of duty
Gerald "Bear" Celecki, 70, apparently collapsed after responding to a call concerning the smell of gas at a home on Parker Avenue, said South Amboy Fire Chief Michael Geraltowski. SOUTH AMBOY -- A...
View ArticleStudents bring a day of glamour to Old Bridge senior center
OLD BRIDGE — Doris Cammorto, like many people, enjoys being pampered. But for many seniors who become less active, it can be a little difficult getting around and get the pampering they seek....
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Wal-Mart insurers accused of 'bad faith' in Tracy Morgan case
Wal-Mart claims some of its insurers have refused to consent to a confidential settlement with comedian Tracy Morgan and will not pay reimburse the company under its existing policies. NEWARK--Five...
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In vote, Sayreville council slams mayor's state job
Kennedy O'Brien's new job could come with a 40K lifetime pension after just a brief stint of service SAYREVILLE -- The borough council passed a resolution Tuesday "condemning" the longtime mayor's new...
View ArticleGlimpse of History: Putting their heads together in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY — In this circa-1910 photo, a series of terra cotta heads eerily peer out at passersby in Perth Amboy. According to information available from the Perth Amboy Public Library, the heads...
View ArticleThis map shows the racial makeup of every block in N.J.
One map, one dot for all of the nearly 9 million people in the Garden State New Jersey's more than 8.9 million residents sure can paint a pretty picture, but it takes more brush strokes than any one...
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Perth Amboy man indicted in death of man who was stabbed, dumped in woods
Wilbert Hernandez, 35, of Perth Amboy was indicted Wednesday for the murder of Ramon Lugo, 35, also of Perth Amboy, who was stabbed to death and left in a wooded area off Washington Avenue in Perth...
View ArticleIs N.J. medical marijuana program finally chilling out? | The Auditor
When Gov. Chris Christie inherited the medical marijuana law in 2010, he made sure his administration adopted the toughest rules in the nation. TRENTON -- When Gov. Chris Christie inherited the...
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Could this Rutgers lab hold the key to fixing America's crumbling bridges?
Rutgers University's brand new accelerated testing facility for bridges could save billions in infrastructure costs Watch video PISCATAWAY -- Meet The BEAST, a 120 feet long, 30 feet tall, bright...
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What project is backing up Route 18? Ask @CommutingLarry
Is a New Jersey Turnpike project that's affecting traffic on Route 18 on time? Ask @CommutingLarry With road construction comes the inevitable congestion, but is the wrong project being blamed for...
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Halloween 2015: An epic guide to N.J.'s trick-or-treating, parades and more
Costume contests and candy galore Whether you're looking to trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat (even trick-or-trunk), New Jersey has a wealth of events for children, families, pets and anyone who likes...
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Dog walk benefits Families Against Addiction
OLD BRIDGE — Families Against Addiction CNJ, a nonprofit group based in Old Bridge, will hold a charitable dog walk event at Mannino Park on Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a...
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Large turnout expected for South Amboy firefighter who died on duty
Gerald M. "Bear" Celecki, 70, was on a call at a home on Parker Avenue when he apparently collapsed in the street. SOUTH AMBOY - A large turnout of first-responders from across New Jersey is expected...
View ArticleCompetition grows as N.J.'s 5th medical marijuana dispensary opens
Breakwater Treatment and Wellness Center, the second medical marijuana dispensary to debut in New Jersey this month, opened Thursday with a slate of 20 patients and a mission, its operators said, to...
View ArticleCar crashes into Woodbridge strip mall (PHOTOS)
Nobody was hurt, police said. WOODBRIDGE -- An 89-year-old driver damaged two stores after she hit the accelerator instead of the brake in a Route 1 strip-mall parking lot Thursday morning, police...
View ArticleBronx man pleads not guilty to killing Perth Amboy man with a punch
A Bronx man entered a not guilty plea Thursday afternoon to felony murder in connection with the death of a Perth Amboy man who was punched and robbed last month in the city. NEW BRUNSWICK -- A Bronx...
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Police warn residents about new scam involving electric bills
Sayreville police put out an alert Thursday afternoon, warning about a scam, after some residents and businesses received phone calls from someone representing themselves as an employee of Jersey...
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