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Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown Dies At 53: 'Exemplary Police Officer' Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown Dies At 53: 'Exemplary Police Officer'
Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown Dies At 53: 'Exemplary Police Officer' Newark Police Sgt. Kenneth Brown died on Sunday, Jan. 21 after being hospitalized following a series of illnesses, according to a fundraiser launched to support his family. Brown joined the Newark Police Division in 1997 and was promoted to sergeant in Jan. 2019. He worked for the Safe City Task Force and the Emergency Service Unit, among other assignments, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said on Facebook. "Known for his expertise within the Emergency Services Unit, Sergeant Brown dedicated the past 26 years to ensuring the safety of Newark residents and…

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by Sam Barron
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Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver
Funeral Arrangements, Viewing Set For Lt. Gov. Oliver New Jersey is preparing to honor Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who died on Tuesday, August 1, at the age of 71. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the official New Jersey State Funeral and Memorial Service for Oliver will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Saturday, August 12. The public is invited to attend. Prior to her funeral, Oliver will lie in state in the Rotunda of the State Capital on Thursday, August 10 and the Essex County Courthouse on Friday, August 11, accompanied by a full honor guard, Murphy said. "Together, we will honor and celebrate her remarkable co…

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by Sam Barron
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Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese
Holy Quadrinity: Four New Priests Ordained By Newark Archdiocese The Newark Archdiocese has four new fathers. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, ordained four men to the priesthood during a Rite of Ordination ceremony on Saturday, May 27 at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The four new priests are Robert Burkot, JuHyun Andrew Lee, Bernardo Garcia and Frenel Phanford. Following their ordainment, the priests offered their first blessings to those in attendance. Father Burkot will be serving St. Paul of the Cross Church in Jersey, Father Lee will be serving Our Lady of Sorrows Church in South Orange, Father Garcia will be ser…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Bridge Leap NJ Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Bridge Leap
NJ Professor Accused Of Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Dies In Bridge Leap A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights who authorities said planned to burn down St. Patrick's Cathedral died by suicide last week, nearly a month after being released from Rikers Island amid the coronavirus outbreak. A judge ordered Marc Lamparello, 38, to participate in an outpatient program at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center after releasing him on March 20 as part of an effort to stem the rapid spread of COVID-19 through the city jail system. Lamparello jumped from Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge last Friday, a week after police prevented a similar suicide try at the George Washington …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Street Closures Thursday In Newark For Blue Mass Street Closures Thursday In Newark For Blue Mass
Street Closures Thursday In Newark For Blue Mass A number of streets in the area of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark will be closed Thursday morning for the annual Blue Mass, which is celebrated in honor of law enforcement and others who work in public safety.  The Newark Police Division said the following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday:  Clifton Avenue between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue Ridge Street between Victoria Avenue and Park Avenue Victoria Avenue between Mt. Prospect Avenue and Ridge Street Branch Brook Park between Clifton Avenue and Park Avenue

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by Paul Milo
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Bergen Professor Found Unfit To Be Tried In Attempted St. Patrick's Arson Bergen Professor Found Unfit To Be Tried In Attempted St. Patrick's Arson
Bergen Professor Found Unfit To Be Tried In Attempted St. Patrick's Arson UPDATE: A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights who authorities said planned to burn down St. Patricks' Cathedral was found unfit to stand trial, Manhattan's district attorney announced Tuesday. Marc Lamparello, a 37-year-old East Rutherford native who'd been staying at a hotel in the city, was carrying a one-way ticket to Rome when he was caught entering the famed cathedral with four gallons of gasoline, two cans of lighter fluid and lighters on April 17, authorities said. He was charged with attempted arson and reckless endangerment. Earlier that same week, Essex County s…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Man Who Punched Bishop Now Accused Of Slugging Newark Police Officer Man Who Punched Bishop Now Accused Of Slugging Newark Police Officer
Man Who Punched Bishop Now Accused Of Slugging Newark Police Officer A 51-year-old Newark man who was arrested after sucker-punching a Catholic bishop during a Mass two years ago is now facing fresh charges after he allegedly attacked a city police officer, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said in a statement Monday.   Charles Miller was arrested April 21 -- Easter Sunday --  at a gas station convenience store where he allegedly created a disturbance the night before. Miller initially refused to leave and then shattered a glass door on his way out, police said.  Officers were called to the gas station when Miller returned on Easter,…

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by Paul Milo
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Bergen Prof Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's Bergen Prof Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's
Bergen Prof Charged With Attempted Arson, Endangerment At St. Patrick's UPDATE: A philosophy professor from Hasbrouck Heights was charged with attempted arson and reckless endangerment for trying to enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan with four gallons of gasoline, two cans of lighter fluid and lighters Wednesday night, the NYPD said Thursday. Marc Lamparello, a 37-year-old East Rutherford native who'd been staying at a hotel in the city, was carrying a one-way ticket to Rome when he was arrested, police said. He remained held at the NYPD's Midtown North Precinct on Thursday as reports emerged that he'd also been arrested by Essex County sherif…

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by Jerry DeMarco