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Even in corruption-as-usual New Jersey, recent stings color local elections

Corruption stings color elections in New Jersey

Civilian caravans cruise rough Newark, NJ, neighborhoods in a bid to keep criminals in check

In gritty Newark, civilians cruise against crime

Civilian caravans cruising rough Newark, NJ, neighborhoods in a bid to keep criminals in check

Newark, NJ, civilians cruising against crime

Public Service Enterprise 3rd-qtr profit falls 26 percent in unfavorable comparison with 2008

PSEG 3Q profit falls 26 percent

NEWARK, N.J. — Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., which generates, transmits and distributes electric energy, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit fell 26 percent, which compared unfavorably with the same quarter last year.

Continental joins Star Alliance, but Air India waits on tarmac

NEWARK - US carrier Continental Airline has become the 25th member of Star Alliance even as Air India continues its struggle to put its systems in order to join the world’s oldest, largest and most comprehensive interline pact.

NJ investigators probe lack of response to 911 call made before priest’s slaying

Response to 911 call probed in NJ priest’s slaying

Priest found slain in northern NJ church rectory; police search for killer

CHATHAM, N.J. — A Roman Catholic priest was found slain Friday morning in his clerical robes in the rectory of his northern New Jersey parish, and authorities warned that a killer was on the loose.

NJ airport guard pleads not guilty to threatening Obama; bail doubled to $200K

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities say in an arrest warrant that a private security guard at a New Jersey airport was overheard saying he would “cut a hole in a fence to be able to shoot” President Barack Obama.

NJ airport security guard faces court appearance on charge of threatening Obama

NEWARK, N.J. — A security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport charged with threatening President Barack Obama is due in court.

Newark, NJ, airport guard arrested on suspicion of threatening Obama

NEWARK, N.J. — A private security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport was arrested on charges of threatening Barack Obama the night before the president was to fly there.

Newark, NJ, airport worker arrested on suspicion of threatening Obama

NEWARK, N.J. — A private security guard at Newark airport in New Jersey has been arrested on charges of threatening President Barack Obama.

AirTran Airways parent posts third-quarter profit of $10.4M despite 11 percent sales decline

ATLANTA — AirTran Airways’ financial results are benefiting from the discount carrier’s low costs and laser focus on domestic routes where it believes it can make money, and it actually wants to grow in 2010 when other major carriers have more conservative plans.

NJ Symphony Orchestra taps Jacques Lacombe as new conductor, succeeding Neeme Jarvi

NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has selected a new conductor.

Cooperating witness in NJ corruption probe pleads guilty to bank fraud charges

NEWARK, N.J. — The central figure in a huge New Jersey corruption investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday to separate state and federal charges that included bank fraud, money laundering and official misconduct.

Power problems delay Northeast Corridor trains between Washington and New York

NEWARK, N.J. — Power problems stalled trains between Washington and New York, causing rush-hour delays along the busy Northeast Corridor.