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ACCIDENTAL ARTIST: A damaged brain drives a man to obsessively create art.

Learn about Jon Sarkin by viewing the story, photos and video.; THE ACCIDENTAL ARTIST, BY AMY ELLIS NUTT »

PHOTOS: 11-05-09: The Star Ledger's Photos of the Day

• N.J. Election Day 2009

• Nets vs. Sixers photo gallery

• Nets vs. Sixers photo gallery

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STAR-LEDGER VIDEO: Highlights of Yankees game 6 and ticker-tape parade

Photo highlights of New York Yankees action in Game 6 of the World Series and the parade held for the champions in lower Manhattan. (Video by Bumper DeJesus / The Star-Ledger)

• No. 1 Don Bosco trounces No. 4 St. Peter's 42-9

• Juilliard-trained pipe organist, Joseph Arndt, brings his talent and passion to Newark

• Yankees fans sound off at the World Series ticker-tape parade

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YOUR VIDEOS: Share the videos you've shot - it's easy!; New Jersey Education Briefs â Interview with NJASA President-Elect Judith Rattner (Part 1/2)

For this episode of New Jersey Education Briefs, Dr. Richard Bozza interviews the president-elect of the NJASA, Judith Rattner. In Part 1, Rattner discusses her background as a chief education officer. She then goes on to talk about the Project Connect program in Berkeley Heights and how interdisciplinary studies can benefit students. Please visit www.NJASA.net to learn more about chief education officers and the NJASA.

• New Jersey Education Briefs â Interview with NJASA President-Elect Judith Rattner (Part 2/2)

• This video features me interviewing cast and executives from the "Surviving the Streets" docu-drama screening at the International Independent Film & Video Festival in NYC. The entire film was shot in Newark and includes local actors. Check it out!; UPLOAD HERE »

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Saturday, November 07, 2009

• First Dominican judge takes seat in Newark

Friday, November 06, 2009

• $360K in cash, property, drugs seized

• Choir to perform free gospel concert

• Couple's death likely a murder-suicide

• Man fatally shot by police officer

• Veterans honored for service, sacrifice

Thursday, November 05, 2009

• Gunfire claims life of young activist

• Mother accused of igniting blaze that ravaged West Caldwell home

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

• 911 callers reported priest appeared to have fallen

• Big turnout expected as fugitives get chance to surrender in Newark

• Essex incumbents mostly prevail in a modest turnout

• Montclair again casts its ballot against school board elections

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

• Record visitors, real profit -- it's all happening at the zoo

• Safe place to visit for Halloween is a scene of tragedy

• Two Newark men cleared in shooting of bystander

Sunday, November 01, 2009

• Ancient tradition of honoring the dead is very much alive

• Kids get head start at new Leaguers facility in Newark

• Trio of Irvington firefighters honored for heroic efforts

Saturday, October 31, 2009

• Local celeb exhorts Montclair athletes to study

Friday, October 30, 2009

• Budget issues drive contest for Millburn board

• County, nonprofits get share of $10.6M

• In Essex Fells, treats are fine but skip the tricks, police warn

Thursday, October 29, 2009

• Incumbents face growing list of competitors

• In the 29th, a question of change

• Montclair tempers fray over board

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

• East Orange acts to address complaints about parking

• Police put focus on weapons profiling

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

• Bloomfield police captain sues over promotion vote

• Financial experience is talking point

• Man pleads innocent to 3 E. Orange attacks

• New look at DNA put the heat on Essex cold case

Sunday, October 25, 2009

• Financial future is top issue in Roseland

• Millburn residents irate over speeders

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