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Newark Academy jumped out to a commanding early lead and never looked back, defeating Boonton 60-47 in a Saturday morning matchup in Livingston.

Eden Avery and Erica Reed dominated for Newark Academy (13-10), each scoring 23 points to account for more than three-quarters of their team’s offense.

Avery was a force on the boards as well, pulling down a game-high 18 rebounds while adding four steals. Reed contributed eight rebounds and a team-high six assists in the victory.

Newark Academy set the tone early, outscoring Boonton 20-3 in the first quarter. The teams matched each other with 18 points apiece in the second quarter, giving Newark Academy a comfortable 38-21 halftime lead.

Boonton (14-9) showed more fight in the second half, narrowly outscoring Newark Academy 26-22 over the final two quarters, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Carly Sibi led Boonton’s offense with 17 points, including four 3-pointers. Daniela Melito added 11 points with three shots from beyond the arc.

Juliette Rebori provided strong support for Newark Academy with a double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while dishing out five assists and blocking two shots.

Newark Academy dominated the glass with a 41-0 rebounding advantage and recorded 19 assists on 25 made field goals, showcasing their team-oriented approach.

With Saturday the cutoff to qualify for the state tournament, Newark Academy is on the bubble in North Jersey, Non-Public A, standing 13th.

Boonton is 18th in North 1, Group 1, which could leave it just short of what figures to be a 16-team playoff field.

A single-family home in Newark that sold for $935,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Newark area over the past week.

In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area in the past week, with an average price of $573,284. The average price per square foot was $224.

The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Feb. 2 even if the property sold earlier.

10. $760K, single-family home at 138 Hedden Terrace

The sale of the single-family house at 138 Hedden Terrace in Newark has been finalized. The price was $760,000. The house was built in 2004 and has a living area of 2,558 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $297. The deal was finalized on Jan. 7.

9. $770K, single-family home at 676 S. 20th Street

A sale has been finalized for the single-family home at 676 S. 20th Street in Newark. The price was $770,000. The house was built in 1930 and the living area totals 2,130 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $362. The transaction was completed on Jan. 7.

8. $785K, single-family home at 35 Vernon Ave., Unit 37

A 4,607-square-foot single-family residence at 35 Vernon Ave., Unit 37 in Newark has been sold. The total purchase price was $785,000, $170 per square foot. The home was built in 1897. The deal was closed on Jan. 2.

7. $810K, single-family home at 198 Shephard Ave., Unit 200

A 4,082-square-foot single-family home at 198 Shephard Ave., Unit 200 in Newark has been sold. The total purchase price was $810,000, $198 per square foot. The house was built in 1924. The deal was finalized on Jan. 8.

6. $845K, single-family home at 515 Irvine Turner Blvd.

The single-family residence at 515 Irvine Turner Blvd. in Newark has new owners. The price was $845,000. The home was built in 2002 and has a living area of 5,304 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $159. The deal was closed on Jan. 8.

5. $850K, single-family home at 124 Montclair Ave.

A sale has been finalized for the single-family house at 124 Montclair Ave. in Newark. The price was $850,000. The house was built in 1892 and the living area totals 2,670 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $318. The transaction was completed on Jan. 8.

4. $855K, single-family home at 343 Hawthorne Ave., Unit 345

A 4,978-square-foot single-family residence at 343 Hawthorne Ave., Unit 345 in Newark has been sold. The total purchase price was $855,000, $172 per square foot. The home was built in 2006. The transaction was completed on Jan. 5.

3. $860K, single-family home at 138 Goldsmith Ave., Unit 140

A 3,606-square-foot single-family home at 138 Goldsmith Ave., Unit 140 in Newark has been sold. The total purchase price was $860,000, $238 per square foot. The house was built in 1929. The deal was finalized on Jan. 5.

2. $910K, single-family home at 22-24 Avon Ave.

The sale of the single-family house at 22-24 Avon Ave. in Newark has been finalized. The price was $910,000. The home was built in 2006 and has a living area of 3,198 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $285. The deal was closed on Jan. 8.

1. $935K, single-family home at 424 Walnut Street

The single-family house at 424 Walnut Street in Newark has new owners. The price was $935,000. The house was built in 1914 and has a living area of 2,172 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $430. The transaction was completed on Jan. 5.

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NJ Transit and Amtrak riders faced major delays into and out of Manhattan’s Penn Station throughout Monday, including during the morning rush hour, according to both transit agencies.

NJ Transit said rail service was suspended for roughly two hours on Monday morning on its Northeast Corridor Line between the station and Trenton due to "Amtrak overhead wire issues" near Newark.

Service was also temporarily suspended on the North Jersey Coast Line between New York Penn Station and Woodbridge, according to NJ Transit.

Service on those two lines had resumed with residual delays by shortly after 11:30 a.m., the agency said. Raritan Valley Line trains were originating and terminating at Newark Penn Station, and NJ Transit rail tickets were being cross-honored by PATH at Newark, Hoboken and 33rd Street.

Kris Kolluri, president and CEO of NJ Transit, said in a message to customers that they should expect "some impacts to continue into the afternoon and evening peak periods."

He said Amtrak's overhead wires came down on top of an NJ Transit train on the Northeast Corridor Line just east of Newark Penn Station around 7 a.m., disabling the train and forcing riders onto alternative service. Then, around 9 a.m., a second NJ Transit train on the Northeast Corridor Line lost power when part of the overhead equipment came down, Kolluri said, adding that about 300 customers were escorted to buses.

No one was hurt in the incidents, according to NJ Transit, which said it was working with Amtrak to restore full service as quickly as possible. Kolluri apologized to riders for the snafus.

"I know how disruptive this was to your morning commute, and I am truly sorry for the inconvenience, uncertainty and stress this caused," he said in his message. "We know you depend on us, and experiences like this fall short of the service you deserve."

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she was monitoring the situation and noted the extremely cold weather had contributed to the mess.

"These delays are unacceptable, and yet another reason why I’m fighting for the Gateway Tunnel," she wrote in a post on X, referring to ongoing legal fights with the Trump administration over a $16 billion Hudson River megaproject aimed at improving regional rail service. "There’s no reason for delays like this to happen and for commuters to keep suffering."

A spokesperson for NJ Transit said commuters should check for the latest service updates on the agency's website or social media accounts.

Amtrak said its trains traveling between Philadelphia and New York were also disrupted by downed wires.

"We sincerely apologize for this delay and our crews are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible," Amtrak said in a statement on X on Monday morning.

A spokesperson for Amtrak said service in the area was delayed by up to 60 minutes.

A train that was stopped due to "an infrastructure issue with the catenary wires" had resumed moving, according to the spokesperson.

Some trains were canceled as a result of the wire issues, Amtrak said. The agency pointed to its website as a place where riders can check for service updates.

This story has been updated with additional information.

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Central Planning Board has cleared the way for a controversial redevelopment project in the Ironbound section of the city: the $800 million “Iberia II” skyscrapers.

Plans for the site include four skyscrapers rising between 26 and 30 stories on a 2.5-acre lot between Market and Ferry streets. The complex will include a total of 1,408 apartments, in addition to 18,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 620 parking spaces.

As per the city’s inclusionary zoning ordinance, 283 of the apartments – or at least 20 percent – must be reserved for people making below the area’s median income and be priced at below-market rates.

The planning board approved plans for the towers at their meeting on Monday, with people speaking for and against it. Critics have claimed the high-rise development will gentrify the neighborhood and have a negative impact on the environment. Supporters argued that the project will boost the city’s affordable housing stock and create construction jobs, TAPinto Newark reported.

It’s the second time that the planning board has taken a key vote on the Iberia II towers.

The board unanimously voted to approve the $800 million “Iberia II” project last March. The complex was set to be one of the largest real estate developments that the Ironbound has seen for decades – until a lawsuit was filed to halt the project in June 2025.

Homes For All Newark, a grassroots organization of Brick City residents, argued that the towers would pose a threat to the health and safety of the nearby community. Other concerns include flood risks, traffic and potential “displacement” of local residents.

Advocates also claimed that the approval process took place “behind closed doors” with a lack of transparency. The lawsuit named the Newark Central Planning Board as defendant along with Iberia II Realty Urban Renewal LLC, the entity behind the project.

Homes For All Newark said that residents have proposed more “community-centered alternatives” for the project, such as a 12-story maximum height, “at least 50 percent affordability” with more family-sized units, and a binding agreement to guarantee environmental safeguards, affordability and local hiring.

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NEWARK, NJ — No snow is expected in Newark this weekend, but local residents should prepare for some teeth-chattering temperatures, weather forecasters say.

Newark is among the Essex County municipalities still reeling from a severe winter storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in the region last Sunday.

Another storm forming in the south is expected to bring strong winds and coastal flooding, but just a dusting of snow to New Jersey – mostly at the Jersey Shore, forecasters say.

Newark is under a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the weekend forecast for Newark, as per the NWS:

CODE BLUE IN ESSEX COUNTY

Essex County is extending an ongoing “Code Blue” alert, which will be in effect from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 (all day).

Here’s what happens during a Code Blue, officials say:

“When a Code Blue is declared, a network of warming stations operated by the county and its municipalities and shelters operated by the community-based organizations will be opened. The warming stations identified include a variety of public libraries, senior centers, civic and community centers, school buildings, houses of worship, firehouses and first aid squad buildings. Warming stations are generally opened during the day and may not provide overnight accommodations. Shelters do provide overnight accommodations. In addition, shelters that regularly require occupants to leave during the day will suspend that practice so people can stay indoors.”

View a list of participating shelters below, visit www.NJ211.org or dial 2-1-1.

“The cold temperatures and inclement winter weather puts the health and safety of our homeless residents are risk,” Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones said.

“We appreciate our partner agencies opening their doors to provide a warm and safe place for those in need,” Jones added.

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