violence

Gov. Christie Announces Plan For Curbing Gun Violence

The proposal calls for expanding government-funded mental health treatment, requiring parental sign-off before minors can buy or rent violent video games and mandating would-be gun owners show government-issued IDs.

2013/04/19

The movie theater in Aurora, Colorado where 12 people were killed is seen on Jan. 17, 2013 (credit: Marc Piscotty/Getty Images)

MPAA Changing Movie Ratings System As Country Deals With Aurora, Newtown

The Motion Pictures Association of America is changing its rating system to better inform parents about violence in movies.

2013/04/16

NYPD Cruiser (file / credit: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Police Watch For ‘Wilding’ Incidents In Midtown

Police flooded Times Square Sunday over concerns about violence that has historically occurred following the New York International Auto Show.

2013/03/31

Seen At 11: Avoiding Bad Mood Food

Can food fuel irritability, anxiety and even aggression? Experts say yes.

2013/02/27

Peter Yarrow (file / credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Stories From Main Street: Newtown Massacre Inspires Peter Yarrow’s Anti-Bullying Crusade

“Now, I think, America may wake up to the priorities of taking care of our kids and making sure that they’re nurtured and feel safe,” Yarrow told WCBS 880 reporter Sean Adams.

2013/02/25

Bundled up people in New York City - Jan. 24, 2013 (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Kelly Won’t Credit Weather For New York City Going Eight Days Without Homicide

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said he likes it and he welcomes it, but doesn’t seem convinced that the frigid weather is the reason for more than a week of no killing in the city.

2013/01/25

Gov. Chris Christie with officials at the Statehouse in Trenton - Jan. 17, 2013 (credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Gov. Chris Christie Appoints Gun Violence Task Force As Forum Held In Ewing

The way Gov. Christie sees it, guns are just one piece of the puzzle, a very complicated puzzle, and that’s why he has assembled the task force of experts to study the root causes of violence in New Jersey.

2013/01/18

New York City Plagued By Rash Of Overnight Stabbings And Shootings

Violence plagued New York City overnight as a rash of unrelated shootings and stabbings killed at least four people.

2012/09/08

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch (file / credit: Bill Finch on Facebook)

Conn. ACLU Fighting Bridgeport Anti-Violence Curfew

The mayor of Bridgeport will sign an ordinance Monday instituting a curfew in the hope of stemming gun violence in the city, but some people don’t like it.

2012/07/30

Weekend Shootings Send 2 To Hospital In Paterson

A 25-year-old city man was shot multiple times in the upper body early Sunday.

2012/01/08

NJ Attorney General Paula Dow (file photo)

NJ Attorney General Paula Dow To Talk Violence In Camden

The city of fewer than 80,000 has had 16 murders since Oct. 1, prompting one city council member to call for the National Guard to be sent in to help.

2011/12/08

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

Police Keeping Close Eye On ‘Gang Initiation Day’

Police are the lookout this Easter Sunday for any suspicious activity related to what has become known as “Gang Initiation Day.”

2011/04/24

Latest Newark Shooting Leaves Man, Woman Wounded

Two more people have been wounded in Newark, the latest in a string of shootings and violent incidents that have plagued the city in recent days.

2010/12/24

North Jersey Police Join Forces To Stem Violence

Twelve law enforcement agencies are joining forces to stem a spike in violent crime in northern New Jersey. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino called for cooperation after 167 police officers were laid off in Newark.

2010/12/09

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