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Week In Review

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Arrests at Macy's, Hotel; College Decisions; Tapas

Livingston's Week in Review

With spring in the air, many locals are outdoors this week. In case you missed any, here are our top stories: Cops: Hotel Employee's Quick Thinking Leads to Arrest Livingston police report an arrest is due to police work and help from the public. LHS College Acceptances: Where Are Seniors Headed Great news as local kids head all over the map. Police Arrest Man in Macy's Theft Attempt Police made an arrest at the mall. Tapas Restaurant Coming Nearby Much-anticipated, a new restaurant is opening in Caldwell. New Homes For Sale in Livingston This Week It's buying and selling season in Livingston.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

HS Ranking, Baby Boutique, and Strip House in Livingston

The week in Livingston

This was a full week in Livingston, as spring emerged and locals came out to play. In case you missed them, here are our top stories of the week. Report: Livingston High Ranked 29th in New Jersey, 401st in Country US News and World Report weighs in on LHS   Livingston Welcomes Luxury Baby Boutique A new store comes to town.   LHS Ranks Above Average in Academics, Graduation Rate More info about our local schools came out.   Livingston Resident Nominated for Student Academy Award Congratulations to a local resident.   Strip House Gets Rave Review from NJ Monthly Good news for a local eatery.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

New Pharmacy, Credit Card Ring Cracked this week in Livingston

Livingston week in review

Livingston had a full week. In case you missed them, our top stories are here: A new business serves an old need: personal service. Police action succeeds. Police report an unusual crime. Local hospital ranks well Livingston celebrates 200 years.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Livingston's Budget, Restaurant Round-Up, Gas Station Owner Fined

Livingston's Week in Review

It has been a full week in Livingston. In case you missed it, here are the top stories: Owner of 72 NJ Gas Stations, including Livingston Shell, Pays $3 Million in OT & Fines Livingston Restaurant Round Up What's your favorite? Two LHS Grads Publish Books From the Heart Have you read them? Livingston Honors Teachers of the Year Congrats! Livingston BOE Approves Preliminary Budget The budget passes.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Livingston Lawyer Pleads Guilty, One More Dollar in School Aid

Livingston's week in review

In case you missed it, here are the top stories and issues that matter in Livingston. State to Livingston: One More Dollar in School Aid State aid is nearly flat from year to year. Livingston Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Forgery and Falsifying Bank Records Local lawyer was charged in Newark. Robinson: Livingston Schools Would Be Affected by Sequestration Cuts Sequestion will take a toll on the budget. Most-Reviewed Restaurants in Livingston on Yelp! Do you agree? Cat in the Hat Cookies for Dr. Seuss' Birthday Read Across American and celebrate Seuss!

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Medicaid Scam, Lowered Bail, and LHS Alums in the Arts

Livingston's Week in Review

Livingston had a busy week, even before snow fell. In case the storm kept you busy, here are our top stories this week: Livingston Dentist Charged in $5.5M Medicaid Scam   Fifth-Grade Teacher Charged with Sex Assault of 10-Year-Old Student   Livingston Alumni Make Their Mark in the Arts   Bail Lowered for Livingston Man Accused of Pistol-Whipping Woman   Essex County Declares State of Emergency, PSE&G Poised to Respond

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Man Surrenders to Police, Doctor Sentenced, Robotics Wins Big

Livingston's Week in Review

Livingston saw a full week. In case you missed the big stories, here they are. Check back for updates this week.  Livingston Man Who Allegedly Pistol-Whipped Wife Surrenders After Police StandoffFriday saw a police situation near Heritage Middle School. Livingston Doctor Sentenced for Taking BribesThe sentencing concluded this week. Livingston Marks 200 Years with $18.13 SpecialsThe township marks two centuries with deals. The Mall at Short Hills Reopens After OutageThe mall closed briefly due to power outage. Livingston Robotics Returns to World ChampionshipCongratulations!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Livingston Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed over the week.

Join Patch on Feb. 14 for a groundbreaking opportunity to learn from digital experts and strengthen your business’ online brand. The township releases a list of events for each themed month throughout the year for its bicentennial celebration. The board has changed the date to Jan. 23 Early outbreak of the flu has caused the two townships with a shared health department to run out of vaccines The Weird NJ crew will be presenting a night of music and food. Wind Explorer, which uses turbine-generated electricity for power, could have applications for everyday vehicles, company officials say January 12 concert benefitted the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, a group dedicated to helping victims of the October storm. Nutley High School …

Sunday, October 2, 2011

5 Things: 'Jersey Shore' and New Jersey in Review

'Jersey Shore' tax credit and other news from around the state.

1. Gov. Chris Christie tossed out a tax credit that would have saved the producers of the MTV show "Jersey Shore" $420,000. The governor vetoed the state Economic Development Authority’s award of film tax credits, citing a difficult fiscal climate and a need to use tax credits to support projects that "benefit the state." Christie has been a long-time credit about the show. 2. After months of protests, contentious meetings and accusations of conflicts of interest, the state Department of Education on Friday rejected charter schools proposed for several successful suburban school districts, approving only four of 55 applications statewide. 3. Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn was in Newark Monday to meet with students at the Oliver …

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Living in Livingston

Global Issues Come Home

Local voices we heard in a review of the week's news.

In the week since the deadly raid against Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan, a complicated moment in history elicited complicated reactions from our collective voices. In a state where hundreds died as a result of the Sept. 11 attacks, the word of bin Laden's death spread quickly a week ago Sunday night. On the day after, we found a sense of solace -- ‘It's been a long time coming,’ said a 9/11 widow -- and complicated reactions: “All of us are proud of the skilled and courageous troops whose surgical attack brought down this diabolical man. It is good that this chapter of history is closed, but unfortunately, we live in a time when we must continue to be vigilant against terrorists who only want to see more injury to America.”—…

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