Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Three Busted In Separate Newark Graffiti Incidents Three Busted In Separate Newark Graffiti Incidents
Three Busted In Separate Newark Graffiti Incidents Three people are facing charges after being caught spray painting a mural and words onto traffic boxes in Newark, authorities said. Police saw Alexa Lipke, 25, of Green Brook, writing graffiti on traffic light boxes at Broad and Franklin streets near City Hall on June 28,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. She was arrested on graffiti and drug-related charges. Then, on July 5, officers saw Jayrone Rivera, 25, of Bergenfield, and Brendan Roura, 29, of Brooklyn, spray paining a mural at McCarter Highway and Hamilton Street, Amrbose said. Both were arrested and c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Stole Cash From Victim Using ATM KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Stole Cash From Victim Using ATM
Know HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Stole Cash From Victim Using ATM Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man they say stole cash from a victim using an ATM in Newark. A man stole cash from a victim who had just used the ATM at Wells Fargo, (765 Broad St.) around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, Newark Department of Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. The suspect, pictured above, fled north on Broad Street, then west on Bank Street, authorities said. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or visit www.ne…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
KNOW HIM? Suspect In Newark Assault-Robbery Frequents Local 7-Eleven, Police Say KNOW HIM? Suspect In Newark Assault-Robbery Frequents Local 7-Eleven, Police Say
Know HIM? Suspect In Newark Assault-Robbery Frequents Local 7-Eleven, Police Say Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say assaulted and robbed someone in Newark. The incident occurred near 214 Market St. on Monday, police say. The man, pictured above, is described as having a medium complexion, and was wearing a necklace, dark-colored jacket with a hood, dark-colored hat and dark-colored shirt with light blue lettering during the incident. He was last seen fleeing eastbound on Market Street, authorities said.  Police say the suspect is known to frequently visit Broad Street and Market Street, Broad Street and Branford Place an…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Franklin Street Near City Hall In Newark Closed For Construction In December Franklin Street Near City Hall In Newark Closed For Construction In December
Franklin Street Near City Hall In Newark Closed For Construction In December Franklin Street between Mulberry and Broad streets in Newark will be closed beginning Wednesday and through Dec. 23, police said.  The closure is in effect seven days a week and is in place for the Newark parking deck project. The street cuts through a downtown area that includes the post office, city hall and the municipal court.  Those who regularly travel in the area are encouraged to allow extra time and to plan alternate routes. 

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
News
Film Starring Halle Berry Shooting In Newark Next Week Film Starring Halle Berry Shooting In Newark Next Week
Film Starring Halle Berry Shooting In Newark Next Week The movie "Bruised," the directorial debut of actress Halle Berry, is filming in Newark next week, city officials confirmed.  The movie stars Berry, 53, as a mixed-martial arts fighter who has to fight her way back to the top.  View this post on Instagram Happy #FitnessFriday, everyone! There’s no better feeling than setting a goal and smashing it. One of my goals for #BruisedTheMovie? Ripped Abs - and today? I finally got them, and it feels unbelievable! This #FitnessFriday, I encourage you guys to set your bar. What is your fitness goal? Set t…

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
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Street Closures In Newark Sunday For Film Production Street Closures In Newark Sunday For Film Production
Street Closures In Newark Sunday For Film Production Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces that a number of streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday due to a film production. The production, "Masters of Doom," is a drama series based on the 2003 book of the same name that tells the story of the two founders of id Software, which created revolutionary video games such as Quake, Doom and Wolfenstein 3D.  These street closures will be conducted in three sections, with most streets reopening after their respective section time ends. Those closures continuing into the subsequent section are marked below with a…

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
News
Streets In Newark Will Be Closed For Breast Cancer Walk Streets In Newark Will Be Closed For Breast Cancer Walk
Streets In Newark Will Be Closed For Breast Cancer Walk Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces street closures due to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday.  The walk will begin at 10 a.m., starting at Mulberry Street, between Market and Lafayette streets. Edison Place, between Broad Street and McCarter Highway, will also be affected as part of the event staging area. STREET CLOSURES - 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Broad Street from South Street to Central Avenue · Mulberry Street from Market to Center Streets · Market Street from McCarter Highway to Washington Street · Raymond…

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
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Street Closings In Newark For Halsey Festival Street Closings In Newark For Halsey Festival
Street Closings In Newark For Halsey Festival Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces that streets will be closed for the Halsey Street Festival. The event was postponed from its originally scheduled date and will be held on Thursday.  From 11 a.m. through 11 p.m., the following streets will be closed: · Halsey Street between Central Avenue and Linden Street · Bleeker Street between Washington and Halsey Street · New Street between Broad and Washington Street Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes.

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
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Schedule Of Parking Restrictions In Newark Announced As Filming Continues Schedule Of Parking Restrictions In Newark Announced As Filming Continues
Schedule Of Parking Restrictions In Newark Announced As Filming Continues Film production in Newark continues over the next several days, with a number of streets where parking will be prohibited, police said.  The production, "West Side Story," a remake of the 1961 film being directed by Steven Spielberg, has filmed mostly in Paterson but Newark locales have been used in recent weeks.  The dates and locations for restricted parking are:   No Parking will be available at the below locations during the following times: 4 p.m. Friday, September 13 to 8 a.m. Saturday, September 14 · No parking from 358 Parker Street to 399 Parker Street…

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
News
Police Announce Street Closures In Newark For Movie Filming Police Announce Street Closures In Newark For Movie Filming
Police Announce Street Closures In Newark For Movie Filming Filming for a  movie is happening Friday and Saturday in Newark and a number of streets will be closed to traffic, police said.  A police spokeswoman did not know what production was filming but the city's film office previously announced that West Side Story, a remake of the 1961 classic that's being directed by Steven Spielberg, would be filming for several weeks in Newark starting in August.  The movie is also filming in Paterson.  Following is the schedule of street closures:  Friday:  · 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Washington Street from Market Street to …

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
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Newark Expected To Be A Traffic Nightmare Monday, When VMAs Come To Town Newark Expected To Be A Traffic Nightmare Monday, When VMAs Come To Town
Newark Expected To Be A Traffic Nightmare Monday, When VMAs Come To Town Authorities are urging the public to avoid travel to downtown Newark Monday if possible, when there will be multiple street closures to accommodate the Video Music Awards coming to the Prudential Center Monday night.  “We’d like the downtown businesses treat this like a major blizzard – except we know it’s coming a few days in advance,” Director of Public Safety Anthony Ambrose said. “It would be a mistake to underestimate the impact the VMA Awards are going to have on the downtown and the main roads in and out of the city. Ambrose urged commuters to use mass transit, and for employers…

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by Paul Milo
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Tinted Windows, Pot Smoking Lead To Gun Arrests In Newark: Police Tinted Windows, Pot Smoking Lead To Gun Arrests In Newark: Police
Tinted Windows, Pot Smoking Lead To Gun Arrests In Newark: Police Nearly a dozen people were arrested and 8 guns seized over the weekend in Newark, in what Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose attributed to "great, proactive police work."  A number of the arrests stemmed from investigations into routine offenses, including a cracked windshield. Christopher Hanley, a 36-year-old Fair Lawn man, was pulled over Friday on Pine Grove Terrace.  Police said Hanley agreed to a search of the car after police spotted drug paraphernalia, which led to the discovery of an illegal weapon. Hanley, who did not have a license, was charged with drug and weapons…

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by Paul Milo