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The fire began at roughly 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. (Credit: CBS 2)

52 Residents Displaced After Massive 10-Home Jersey City Fire

Five firefighters have been hurt and 52 residents were displaced after a massive fire destroyed or severely damaged at least 10 row homes in Jersey City. Dozens of firefighters battled the six-alarm blaze, which was reported around 4:20 a.m. Sunday.

2012/04/08

PS 106 In The Bronx (credit: Google Street View)

Bronx Assistant Principal Accused Of Groping 2 Female Students To Be Arraigned

Police say 59-year-old Joseph Ponzo, the assistant principal of P.S. 106 in Parkchester, was arrested Tuesday on charges he allegedly fondled two girls, ages 10 and 11, inside the school.

2012/04/04

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NJ Council Says Anti-Bullying Law Lacks Funding

The council made its ruling Friday in a 7-2 decision.

2012/01/27

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Bloomberg, Walcott Warn Of Possible Strike By Bus Drivers; Union Rips Mayor In Statement

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott unveiled an emergency plan in the event the strike occurs. However, a statement by ATU Local 1181 said there are “no immediate plans” for a strike.

2011/11/18

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Appeals Court: NYC Can Block Christian Worship Services At Public Schools

The decision is likely to affect dozens of schools where church services are conducted each week on Sunday.

2011/06/02

Gov. Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting - Monmouth Junction, NJ - Oct 26, 2010 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

Fight Continues Over NJ Superintendent Pay

The board approved a five-year contract extension for Seitz on Nov. 9 to boost his pay to more $216,000, and the district reportedly has been paying him the increased salary.

2011/02/18

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Jersey City Probes Grade Change Allegations

Three Jersey City school officials have been temporarily reassigned amid a probe into claims that grades were changed for student athletes.

2011/01/16

Dan Malloy (Credit: Getty Images)

New Conn. Governor Endorses Higher Ed Commissioner

Connecticut Gov.-elect Dan Malloy says he’s asking a state board to reappoint the current higher education commissioner.

2010/12/27

Gov. Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting - Monmouth Junction, NJ - Oct 26, 2010 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

NJ School Head Called Out By Christie Gets Raise

A New Jersey school board has approved a contract extension for a school chief singled out by Gov. Chris Christie for seeking a salary well above a pending superintendent pay cap.

2010/11/10

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