Uncertain Fate for Decision That Paved the Way for Affordable Housing in NJ
Monday, May 07, 2012
Residents of a controversial affordable housing complex in Mount Laurel, N.J., have a better quality of life than those who applied but never moved into the complex, a new study by Princeton University shows.
Rutgers Board Rejects Merger Plan
Friday, May 04, 2012
The Board of Trustees at Rutgers University has voted down a plan that would allow Rowan University to absorb its Camden campus.
Lautenberg Advocates for Rutgers to Stay in Camden
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Sen. Frank Lautenberg is lobbying for Rutgers University to maintain its presence in Camden.
NJ's Highest Court Rules Sick-Leave Payout Caps Legal
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The New Jersey State Supreme Court ruled that it is legal for the state to cap payouts for unused sick time for top school administrators.
New Jersey's High School Graduation Rates Drop
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The New Jersey Department of Education Tuesday released 2011 graduation rates for high schools that were largely lower, in some cases significantly lower, than prior years.
Proposed Hess Plant in Newark Faces Community Opposition
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Some Newark residents will continue voicing their opposition to a proposed natural gas power plant at a Planning Board meeting at City Hall Wednesday night.
NJ Mom Accused of Taking Daughter in Tanning Booth
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
A New Jersey mom is accused of taking her 5-year-old daughter into a stand-up tanning booth, and authorities say the girl suffered burns.
Christie Travels to Wisconsin to Support Governor in Recall Fight
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
New Jersey’s governor is making an appearance on the national political stage – this time on behalf of the embattled Wisconsin governor.
Ex- Rutgers Student Wants Hate Crime Convictions Dismissed
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
A former Rutgers University student who was convicted of hate crimes for using a webcam to see a snippet of his roommate kissing another man is asking a judge to overturn the jury's verdict.
Christie Shrugs Off Kimmel's Fat Jokes
Monday, April 30, 2012
Governor Chris Christie says having a sexy television star seated beside him made it easier to absorb the fat jokes Jimmy Kimmel made at his expense during the White House Correspondents' Club dinner.
Christie: Trooper Transfers Were Not My Doing
Monday, April 30, 2012
Governor Chris Christie said he was not involved in the decision to transfer 10 New Jersey state police commanders as the investigation into high-speed escorts of luxury sports cars continues.
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Details Begin to Emerge about Highway Escort of Sports Cars
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
State troopers reportedly escorted a group of expensive sports cars traveling at 100 mph down the Garden State Parkway last month. It’s raising question about whether New Jersey is sending mixed messages about aggressive driving.
NJ Dems Rip Proposed Rutgers-Rowan Merger
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Some New Jersey Democrats took aim at a controversial plan to merge the Rutgers-Camden campus with Rowan University during a hearing on higher education funding Wednesday.
'Ellen' Inflates Newark Mayor's Achievements
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
A glowing video about Newark Mayor Cory Booker that aired on Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show Tuesday made some dubious claims about his tenure – including a claim that crime has dropped “almost 50 percent” under his leadership.
Top NJ Officials Discuss High-Speed Police Escorts
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
New Jersey's top state law enforcement officials discussed high-speed police escorts during a meeting Wednesday.
Mr. Rowan Hopes Rutgers Merger Won't Mean the Loss of His Name
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The monied benefactor after whom Rowan University is named said he doesn’t want the New Jersey school to lose its namesake if it merges with Rutgers-Camden.
2 NJ Troopers Suspended Amid Highway Escort Probe
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
New Jersey officials are investigating allegations that state troopers escorted “high-end” sports cars, without permission, along several state highways last month.
Nets Fall in Final NJ Home Game
Monday, April 23, 2012
The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the Nets' final game in New Jersey with a 105-87 victory Monday night. For New Jersey fans it was a bittersweet game. In the fall, the NJ Nets will be re-billed the Brooklyn Nets and play in the yet to be completed Barclays Center.
NJ Launches Evaluation Pilot for School Principals
Friday, April 20, 2012
A year into New Jersey’s teacher evaluation pilot, the Christie administration is moving on to the next job to go under the microscope: the school principal.
Lautenberg, Port Authority Exec Spar Over Tolls
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Senate committee hearing on the fairness of toll hikes devolved into a slugfest between Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Bill Baroni, deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.