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Police Headquarters - Newark, NJ - File Photo

Newark Expected To Name 1st Female Police Chief

Mayor Cory Booker is expected to name veteran officer Sheilah Coley as the first female police chief in Newark’s history.

2011/08/03

U.S. Capitol - Washington, DC - Aug 1, 2011 (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

New York, New Jersey Leaders React To Debt Ceiling Deal

Leaders of the House and Senate say votes could come as early as this evening on the deficit-cutting plan that’s expected to avert a government default on its debts.

2011/08/01

Newark Program Aims To Help Vulnerable Homeless

The Newark 50 Project is seeking to provide housing and comprehensive services to 50 people by December 2012.

2011/07/27

Newark Mayor Cory Booker launches the city's first-ever Youth Public Safety Academy (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Newark Launches First-Ever Youth Public Safety Academy

Mayor Cory Booker has joined forces with police officers, firefighters and prosecutors to recruit about 40 children, ages 10-14, to attend a special summer camp where they will learn to report crimes, stay away from gangs and carry fire hoses.

2011/07/19

Newark police investigate a shooting (credit: CBS 2)

With More Than 200 People Shot This Year, Newark Residents Say City Crime Is Getting Worse

While Newark’s acting police director Samuel DeMaio claims the Safe City campaign is working, many residents say the streets don’t seem any safer.

2011/07/14

Newark Mayor Cory Booker. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Launches Political Action Committee, Raising Speculation Of Senate Run

Newark Mayor Cory Booker has denied a run for higher office, but the Newark mayor recently launched Cory PAC.

2011/06/09

Newark Mayor: City Crime Fighting Heating Up For Summer

A spike in violent crimes since last year and fears of a hot summer to come in Newark, Mayor Cory Booker told the crowd inside Calvary Gospel Church the city will strictly enforce curfew laws.

2011/06/05

Newark Mayor Booker To Announce ‘Safe Summer’ Anti-Crime Plans

Previously, Booker said all city agencies would be involved in offering recreational and employment opportunities for youths this summer. He also has said more police will be deployed.

2011/06/03

Mayor Cory Booker plays a game of one on one Cappie Pondexter of the New York Liberty at the Prudential Center - Newark, NJ - May 19, 2011 (credit: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Welcomes New York Liberty To Prudential Center

Madison Square Garden is undergoing a renovation, which means the New York Liberty WNBA team will be playing at the Prudential Center in Newark.

2011/05/19

Newark Leaders Look For Lessons At Peace Summit

City residents hope the Newark Peace Education Summit, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, will shine a light on Newark’s problems and bring added resources to the city for those in the anti-violence struggle.

2011/05/08

Cami Anderson gets advice from students after being tapped by Gov. Christie to lead Newark schools (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Gov. Chris Christie Names Cami Anderson To Be New Newark Schools Superintendent

Anderson most recently served as superintendent of Alternative High Schools and Programming for the New York City Board of Education.

2011/05/04

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attends the TIME 100 Gala, TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2011 in New York City. (credit: Jemal Countess)

N.J. Leaders Share Big Plans At TIME 100 Gala

Two major figures from the Garden State were on hand Tuesday night at the TIME ’100 Most Influential People In The World’ Gala, and both shared big dreams – and big plans – for New Jersey.

2011/04/27

Newark, NJ - Jun 6, 2010 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

Crime On The Rise In Newark After Police Layoffs

Murders are up 71 percent, shootings have increased 29 percent and auto thefts jumped 39 percent for the first three months of this year.

2011/04/26

Oprah Winfrey, Chris Christie, Cory Booker and Mark Zuckerberg were all named to TIME Magazine's list of 2011's 100 Most Influential People. (credit: Harpo Productions/AP)

Christie, Zuckerberg Make TIME’s 100 Most Influential People List

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are just a few of the notable names from the Tri-State to make TIME magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People.

2011/04/21