New Jersey Senator Menendez fails towin breaks in corruption trial

A federal judge has rejected Senator Robert Menendez's request to allow breaks in his corruption trial beginning next Wednesday so the New Jersey Democrat could travel to Washington to cast critical Senate votes. In a decision made public on Friday, U.S. District Judge William Walls in Newark, New Jersey, rejected Menendez's claim that he deserved special treatment because he had a "constitutional duty" to be in Washington for his constituents.

Menendez asks for trial schedule to allow Senate votes

In this Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference, in Union Beach, N.J. Menendez has asked the federal judge in his upcoming corruption trial to alter the trial schedule so he can be present for important Senate votes in Washington. The Democrat made the request Thursday, Aug. 24, in a filing that mentions potential votes in September on raising the federal debt limit and approving a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown.

Goldman Sachs vet Murphy wins Democratic governor’s primary

FILE- In this May 18, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks during a Republican gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to ... TRENTON, N.J. - A wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Obama administration ambassador won the Democratic nomination in the race to replace unpopular term-limited Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday.

Voters start on picking candidates to replace Chris Christie

FILE- In this May 18, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks during a Republican gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to ... TRENTON, N.J. - A former Wall Street executive and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's second-in-command are the leading candidates Tuesday as voters begin choosing who will replace the unpopular Republican governor.

New Jersey set to vote to replace unpopular Christie

In this May 11, 2017, file photo, Phil Murphy participates in a Democratic gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to succeed Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday, June 6. less FILE- In this May 11, 2017, file photo, Phil Murphy participates in a Democratic gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to succeed ... more FILE- In this May 18, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Lt.

Young N.J. activists back ‘Day Without Immigrants’ boycott39 minutes | Nation

Young N.J. activists back 'Day Without Immigrants' boycott Movimiento Cosecha is supporting undocumented immigrants as they coordinate strikes and protests in at least 80 cities. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2pmiU82 Catalina Adorno of Union City, an organizer of Movimiento Cosecha, talking to a woman in Newark about "A Day Without Immigrants," scheduled for Monday, International Workers' Day.

Post-Prez Election Gloom Lingers in Corners of NJ Dem Party Establishment

The stench of cigarette smoke, carbolic, vomit, and a hint of coming closed coffin lids climbed off the casino carpets like the plague as a squat overweight man in late middle age in a Don Johnson T-shirt with a jacket thrown over it rolled the dice at one of the tables and emitted a prehistoric shriek of triumph. The crowds plodded in and out of the dull, liver-yellow lit room in dogged pursuit of individualized pleasure - or pain, or as was the case in a clump of Newarkers outside a coffee shop on the street, agony.

Star Career Academy silent after abrubt shutdown as students seek answers

It was another day of silence from Star Career Academy a day after the adult trade school with multiple campuses in New Jersey and New York suddenly shut its doors. Students who received word of the closing via email on Tuesday were met by security guards at the school's New Jersey locations in Brick, Clifton, Egg Harbor and Newark as well as the affiliated ServFast Computers campus in Toms River.

Reactions to Booker DNC speech: ‘I wanna take off my shirt and go ride a bald eagle’

There was one thing Corey Booker wasn't lacking as he took the stage of the Democratic National Convention - energy. The former Newark mayor and Democratic senator from New Jersey - considered by many observers a contender for Hillary Clinton's vice presidential nominee before her selection of Tim Kaine- had in 2012 delivered a full-throated defense of President Barack Obama's first term that was widely praised for rallying that year's convention crowd.

Discount airline to land at Newark with opening up of slots

In this Wednesday, April 13, 2016 file photo, a small plane with a banner flies over Flint Bishop Airport to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Allegiant Air joining Flint Bishop International Airport in Flint, Mich. Discount airline Allegiant Air is set to land at Newark Liberty International Airport.

In Newark, A Fight to Police the Police

Dozens of residents, activists and community leaders participate in a march and rally against violence at City Hall on December 30, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. Recent scandals within the Oakland and New York City Police Departments and the deaths of those like Freddie Gray and Eric Garner continue to drive calls for accountability and reform within police departments across the country.

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"He is trying to scam America the way he scammed all those people at Trump U. It's important that we recognize what he has done because that's usually a pretty good indicator of what he will do." - Hillary Clinton, during a campaign stop in Newark, New Jersey, after newly disclosed court documents revealed strategies that Donald Trump's now-defunct educational company used to woo customers.

Clinton focuses on Trump during New Jersey rally

Clinton repeated her charge that Trump's behavior and statements during the campaign made him "unqualified and unfit" to be president. Clinton focuses on Trump during New Jersey rally Clinton repeated her charge that Trump's behavior and statements during the campaign made him "unqualified and unfit" to be president.