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Body Found In Newark Park Body Found In Newark Park
Body Found In Weequahic Park A body was found in a Newark park amid frigid temperatures this weekend, officials said. The discovery was made around noon Saturday, Jan. 20 in Weequahic Park in Newark, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. No further information was released. The investigation remains active. Located in the city's South Ward, Weequahic Park spans more than 311 acres and features New Jersey's first golf course, according to the county parks' website.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Body Found In Lake At Newark Park Body Found In Lake At Newark Park
Body Found In Lake At Newark Park A death investigation is under way after a man's body was found in a Newark park, authorities said. The unidentified man's body was found in the lake at Weequahic Park around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura said, The cause and manner of death is pending an autopsy, Stephens and Fontoura said. The investigation is active and ongoing and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City
Outrage From Juneteenth Group After Celebration Abruptly Cancelled In NJ's Largest City A massive Juneteenth celebration in New Jersey's largest city was cancelled suddenly, prompting outrage from organizers. The group, Juneteenth Celebration, began promoting the event in Newark's Branch Brook Park last month, after gaining police approval for the event expected to hold 3,000 to 5,000 attendees, they said in a statement. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., however, said the group was publicizing the event without a permit. He went on to say their initial estimate of attendees later increased to 10,000, with previous events hosted by the same group drawing crowds…

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by Cecilia Levine
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WATCH: Police Nab Knife-Wielding Man Threatening Families At Community Event In Newark WATCH: Police Nab Knife-Wielding Man Threatening Families At Community Event In Newark
Watch: Police Nab Knife-Wielding Man Threatening Families At Community Event In Newark The intense moment Newark Police apprehended a man wielding a knife and threatening families at a local park’s movie night event was captured on video. Officers patrolling Elizabeth Avenue were called to Weequahic Park, where they were directed to a man wielding a knife and pry bar and threatening families around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said in a release. The officers located the man, later identified as Newark resident Marcelino Canterero, 46, and immediately ordered bystanders to evacuate the area, O’Hara said. While keeping a safe distance, pol…

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by Valerie Musson
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COVID-19: Here's Where You Can Get Tested In North Jersey COVID-19: Here's Where You Can Get Tested In North Jersey
Covid-19: Here's Where You Can Get Tested In North Jersey As expected, the number of coronavirus cases has increased with the opening of testing sites across New Jersey. And that number is only going to increase, Gov. Phil Murphy said. "As the testing regime expands, we’re going to see these numbers go up in a big way," he said. "We are getting a clearer and better sense of how far the coronavirus has already spread.” Here's a list of coronavirus testing sites in New Jersey: Officials are urging New Jersey residents to keep these testing sites open to those who need it saying that if you feel okay, stay home and rest.  You'll need state ID…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Appointments Only: Drive-Thru Testing Site Opening In Newark Appointments Only: Drive-Thru Testing Site Opening In Newark
Appointments Only: Drive-Thru Testing Site Opening In Newark A new COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is set to open Thursday at Weequahic Park in Newark. Tests will be offered by appointment only to qualifying Essex County residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Following its opening day, the site will operate Saturday as well as Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week, NorthJersey.com reports. Up to 100 tests will be given Thursday and Saturday followed by 150 tests each day next week, and testing will continue as long as test kits and PPE items are available, officials say. However, only patients showing symptoms associated with the virus will be eligib…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police Seek Gunman Who Killed 25-Year-Old Newark Man In Park Police Seek Gunman Who Killed 25-Year-Old Newark Man In Park
Police Seek Gunman Who Killed 25-Year-Old Newark Man In Park Police are seeking the gunman who they say fatally shot a 25-year-old Newark man in a park. Godfrey J. Jones was shot while sitting on a bench at Weequahic Park on the morning of August 6, 2018, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said in a release. Investigations indicate that two men approached Jones before one of them shot and killed him, authorities said. The Essex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers Program is offering an award of up to $10,000 for any information that leads to an arrest.

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by Valerie Musson