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Abuse survivors say Catholic church has failed to disclose hundreds of cases in NJ
The state's five dioceses haven't updated their lists of "credibly accused" clergy despite a flood of new lawsuits and settlements, advocates say. → Read More
Rutgers athletics spends big — and builds big debt — to stay competitive in the Big Ten
NorthJersey.com has produced an investigative series revealing how Rutgers athletics has racked up debt, operating deficits and credit card bills. → Read More
As debt soars, Rutgers athletics drops millions on credit cards for steaks, Disney, Broadway
A review of credit card charges — more than 30,000 purchases totaling nearly $10 million — shows the cost of big-time college athletics at Rutgers. → Read More
Popular New Jersey restaurant owner Tommy Bonfiglio dies at 62
Tommy Bonfiglio, a Monmouth County resident whose family owns a chain of restaurants in New Jersey, including two in Clifton, died on Friday. → Read More
New budget gives Rutgers $100 million in taxpayer money for athletics facilities upgrades
The money would pay for renovations to its basketball arena and help pay for a new football operations center promised to head coach Greg Schiano. → Read More
7-year-old girl drowns in a pool rented out for a party at a Teaneck home
Teaneck police were called about a missing girl, who was found at the bottom of a pool and died as a result of drowning. → Read More
One dead, seven wounded in three shooting incidents in Paterson over the weekend
Five people were wounded in a shooting in Paterson Sunday — a day after two other shootings left one dead and two wounded. → Read More
War in Ukraine and your 401(k): Don't take rash action amid short-term events, experts say
Financial experts said selling off during a crisis can be costly, and sudden market downturns are merely 'unrealized losses' for patient investors. → Read More
Rutgers athletics may never break even, Holloway says — but defends the investment
In a speech to Rutgers' university senate, the president said athletics represents 2% of the overall university budget. → Read More
Man found fatally shot, Paterson's fourth homicide of the year
Police found a man fatally shot in front of a Van Houten Street home on Friday night - the city's fourth homicide of the year. → Read More
Rutgers athletics rang up a $73M deficit last year. Students, taxpayers were on the hook
Rutgers athletics spending reached an all-time high of $118 million in 2020-21. Direct university subsidies more than doubled, to nearly $28 million. → Read More
As filing window closes, sex abuse lawsuits against NJ Catholic Church number 820
Victims have until the end of November to file sex abuse claims in civil court under a two-year window. Some could trigger criminal prosecution. → Read More
Rutgers athletics debt: Here are key takeaways from investigative project
After a monthslong investigation, the USA Today Network New Jersey found Rutgers athletics racked up $265M in debt, most since joining the Big Ten → Read More
How we did it: NorthJersey.com reporters uncover $265M in Rutgers athletics debt
Investigative reporters Abbott Koloff and Jean Rimbach discuss the hurdles faced and the thousands of documents they amassed to reveal Rutgers' debt. → Read More
'Takes your breath away': Murphy calls Rutgers athletics' financial woes 'concerning'
The debt includes loans from the university and Big Ten to cover years of annual athletics department operating shortfalls of up to $73 million. → Read More
Mahwah family wants answers after dog's death following grooming appointment
Samson, a 5-year-old Newfoundland, was a healthy dog when he went for a grooming last week. Hours later, he died as his owners sat by his side. → Read More
Here's how details diverge in the telling of 3 alleged police brutality cases in Paterson
Two Paterson officers face federal charges related to the alleged assault of a 19-year-old man that was captured on video. → Read More
Serious accident involving Amazon truck shut down Route 17 in Paramus for over six hours
An accident involving an Amazon Prime tractor trailer and a car closed all lanes on Route 17 North in Paramus for more than six hours early Saturday. → Read More
Newark Archdiocese let priest work after one sex abuse allegation. Now there are 2 more
A second man says he was abused by Kevin Gugliotta within the past 15 years, after the Newark Archdiocese learned of a prior allegation. → Read More
Woman found dead in Carlstadt home after hourslong standoff
Police found the body of a woman inside a Carlstadt house where a man held them off for hours. → Read More