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Last Top Stories: Trump: l'm owed an apology over Jersey City 9/11 comments | NJ

  • Trump: l'm owed an apology over Jersey City 9/11 comments | NJ

    Trump: l'm owed an apology over Jersey City 9/11 comments | NJ
    TRENTON— Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday said he's owed an apology from those who have disputed his story that he watched on television as "thousands and thousands" of people in Jersey City cheered during the 9/11 attacks — an incident multiple officials and news reports say never happened.The billionaire businessman andformer Atlantic City casino tycoontweeted a link toa Washington Post storyfrom Sept. 18, 2001 — a week after the terrorist attacks — that said authori..
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  • Man shot this morning in Jersey City dies, authorities say; 5th homicide in 12 days | NJ

    JERSEY CITY-- A 33-year-oldman who was shot several times on Old Bergen Roadthis morning has died, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed.The shooting was reported at around 11:45 a.m. after the victim was hit four times in the chest, back and leg near Neptune Avenue, according to police radio transmissions.The man, whose identity has not been released yet, is Jersey City's 21st homicide victim this year and fifth person to be fatally shot in Jersey City since Nov. 12.Marilyn Vega, ..
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  • Parts of Jersey City still without water after Hoboken main break, officials say | NJ

    Parts of Jersey City still without water after Hoboken main break, officials say | NJ
    Some Jersey City residents and businesses are still experiencing little or no water pressurefollowing a massive water main break in Hoboken yesterday morning, city officials said.As of this morning, city officials were told by SUEZ -- formerly United Water -- that crews are still working to isolate the break that is impacting businesses in Downtown Jersey City.There is no boil water advisory in effect for Jersey City, city officials said they were told. Residents across the city have been report..
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  • Fact check: Trump's claims about cheering in Jersey City on 9/11 ring false | NJ

    TRENTON— Though Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump claimed — twice — this weekend that he saw "thousands and thousands" of people cheering in Jersey City during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the statements ring false in a pair of fact checks.PolitiFactslapped a "Pants on Fire" ratingon the comments, while the Washington Postgave the remarksa "Four-Pinochio" rating.PolitiFact said it conducted "an exhaustive search" of newspaper and television accounts from September through December..
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  • New pre-K center in Jersey City adds 245 spots | NJ

    JERSEY CITY— A new pre-K center has opened in Jersey City, to accommodate the need for more space in the city's free, universal pre-K program, the district announced Thursday."We are very excited about this new center that will offer our students a wonderful pre-K experience," said Associate Superintendent for Early Childhood Education Pat Bryant in a statement.RELATED:Parents wait 48 hours in line for Jersey City preschool (VIDEO)The 25,000 square-footAcademy House Child Development Center V,..
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  • Jersey City public schools partner with police to create anonymous tipline | NJ

    Jersey City public schools partner with police to create anonymous tipline | NJ
    The Jersey City Public Schools has partnered with the Jersey City Police Department to create a new way for students, faculty, and parents to report inappropriate activity in and around city schools.The police and school district are working with WeTip, a nationwide anonymous tip line system, and have implemented the hotline for Jersey City schools. By calling the 800 hotline, students and others associated with the schools can report information to WeTip about anything from school bullying to m..
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  • Mayor blasts Trump's claims about people cheering 9/11 attacks in Jersey City - News - NorthJersey

    Mayor blasts Trump's claims about people cheering 9/11 attacks in Jersey City - News - NorthJersey
    AP FILE PHOTORepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop accused Donald Trump on Sunday of “shamefully politicizing” by repeatedly claiming that he saw “thousands” of people cheering on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River when the World Trade Center was destroyed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Democratic mayor denied that any large crowds gathered in Jersey City to celebrate the Twin Towers collapse on Sept. 11, 2001. Fulop said that T..
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  • Jersey City man fatally shot outside IHOP | NJ

    Jersey City man fatally shot outside IHOP | NJ
    The 26-year-old man who was fatally shot outside of an IHOP early Saturday morning had just gotten out of prison a little over a month ago.Tyreek McCord was in prison from Dec. 5, 2014, to Oct. 13 this year on convictions of theft, receiving stolen property and aggravated assault, according to the state Department of Corrections.The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the shooting occurred in the area of Route 440 and Communipaw Avenue.The shooting marks the fourth fatal shooting in..
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  • N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie mum on Syrian refugees; Trump...

    N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie mum on Syrian refugees; Trump...
    TRENTON— After he told President Obama last week that New Jersey won't accept Syrian refugees, Gov.Chris Christie— a Republican presidential candidate — deflected two questions during a television interview Sunday about what he intends to do about the refugees whohave settled in his state.Meanwhile, the White House told Christie on Saturday that the background processfor the refugees is "robust."At town halls in New Hampshire on Saturday, Christie railedagainst a politically correct society.The ..
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  • Jersey City civic association hands out Thanksgiving turkeys (PHOTOS) | NJ

    With Thanksgiving just days away, the South Hudson Civic Association distributed turkeys to families in need for the holiday.The non-profit organization, founded by Hudson County Freeholder Bill O'Dea, reportedly distributed 2,000 turkeys on Saturday morning.Several organizations throughout the county have also hosted Thanksgiving events for families in need, including Moe's Barber Shop, which helda free community dinner and jazz show on Saturday afternoon.Scroll through the gallery above to see..
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