Caitlin Mota
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New Jersey, United States
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Babysitter charged with murder of 23-month-old boy
A 23-month-old boy was beaten to death by the man who was responsible for taking care of him, authorities said. → Read More
Saying goodbye to 5 children who had their entire lives ahead of them
Jason Gonzalez, 2, Shamira Lopez, 4, Mayli Wood, 5, Cristian Josue Mendez, 7, and Jose Felipe Tejada, 13, were laid to rest on Wednesday. → Read More
Community says goodbye to '5 little angels' who died in Union City fire
Jason Gonzalez, 2, Shamira Lopez, 4, Mayli Wood, 5, Cristian Josue Mendez, 7, and Jose Felipe Tejada, 13 died of injuries from a house fire on July 13. → Read More
Teen is arrested in Jersey City shooting that left 5 injured: police
Sheldon Mays, of McAdoo Avenue, is charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses for the shooting near Kennedy Boulevard and Lexington Avenue on June 30, Jersey City Police Chief Michael Kelly said in a phone interview. → Read More
5 bags of headless birds found in Jersey City
Dozens of headless birds were found in garbage bags on Kennedy Boulevard on Tuesday, officials said. → Read More
Police probe toddler's death in Jersey City
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office confirmed its homicide unit was probing the death of a 23-month-old child. → Read More
The young faces of the Union City fire tragedy
This morning's news that a 4-year-old girl died of her injuries has made an unthinkable tragedy that much more devastating. → Read More
Fifth child dies of injuries from Union City fire
Shamira Lopez is the fifth child to die of injuries after a multi-alarm fire tore through 416 25th St. → Read More
Fifth child dies of injuries from Union City fire
Shamira Lopez is the fifth child to die of injuries after a multi-alarm fire tore through 416 25th St. → Read More
Fourth child dies of injuries from Union City fire
The children are all from the same family. → Read More
Ex-bookkeeper admits stealing money from school district
Gina Neri worked for the Kearny school district. → Read More
Community mourns children killed in fire: 'I wish I could have sacrificed myself'
Three children were killed and two others were seriously injured in a Union City. → Read More
79-year-old charged with stabbing man to death at homeless encampment
Verdejo Cruz, 79, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. → Read More
This N.J. county just approved a new contract with ICE
JERSEY CITY – The Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved a new contract with federal officials to continue housing immigrant detainees at the county jail in Kearny. Thursday afternoon's vote was met with anger by a handful of people, who compared the detention of undocumented immigrants to concentration camps and modern-day slavery. Tensions grew among freeholders, who had... → Read More
Jersey City planning board tables hearing on eminent domain change
The planning board postponed a hearing on the controversial proposal to seize properties through eminent domain to create the area into the city's hottest new residential neighborhood. → Read More
Public hearing next week on Jersey City's $594M budget
The initial budget, introduced in March, has since increased by $6.3 million, and receiving initial approval during an amendment vote on Tuesday evening. → Read More
Ex-cop avoids prison for stealing $167K from off-duty jobs program
Andrea Fahrenholz, 39, was sentenced to five years of probation and eight months of home confinement. → Read More
15-year-old charged with shooting man at housing complex
The 39-year-old victim remains hospitalized and is now listed in stable condition, city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. → Read More
2 teens rescued after boat overturns in Hudson River
The incident appears to have occurred sometime around 3:30 p.m. near the Exchange Place pier. → Read More
N.J. ice cream shop celebrates 50th anniversary with block party
Torico, in Downtown Jersey City, has been in business for 50 years. → Read More