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N.J. Man Who Died On Cruise Ship Was 'Mentor' To Everyone

A New Jersey man was one of two people who died on a cruise ship that departed from the state.>>Read more on Patch

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N.J. Teen Allegedly Threw Cat Off Balcony In Harrowing Video

• A woman’s voice can be heard laughing in an Instagram clip of the heinous act. Warning: video contains graphic content.

N.J. Man Arrested, Opened Fire On Essex County Family Near School: Prosecutor

• Police have charged an alleged New Jersey gunman with murdering a toddler and his uncle and injuring two others.

Elderly N.J. Couple Robbed At Gunpoint, Bound In Home, Police Chief Says

• Several men posed as delivery company employees to gain entrance, police say.

Man Who Launched Ethics Complaint Against Gov. Christie Running For Governor

• Bill Brennan is also filing a motion to reconsider a ruling preventing the appointment of a special prosecutor.

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