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Newark Mayoral Candidates, Teachers Criticize Suspension of School Principals
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Newark's state-appointed superintendent is facing criticism for the suspension of four school principals who spoke out against her "One Newark" plan to reform the city's school district.
The principals have been suspended indefinitely after speaking out at a rally last week organized by mayoral candidate and Central High School principal ...
Against Backdrop of Investigations, Christie Sounds Bipartisan Note in Second Inaugural
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Chris Christie was sworn in for a second term as New Jersey's governor, but the festive atmosphere was tempered by investigations into politically-motivated traffic tie-ups and the allocation of Sandy relief funds. Christie did not address the controversies in his remarks.
Poll: Christie Still Popular with NJ Residents
Monday, January 13, 2014
A new poll finds Governor Christie remains popular with New Jersey residents in spite of last week's revelations that members of the Governor's staff played a direct role in the closure of local access lanes to the G.W. Bridge.
Christie Loses Pinelands Pipeline Vote
Friday, January 10, 2014
Some observers say the rejection of the Christie-backed gas pipeline could be a sign of weakened political strength amidst the George Washington Bridge scandal.
Christie's Exit from Global Warming Pact Challenged
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
Environmental lawyers argued before a New Jersey appellate court Wednesday that the state violated its own rules when it withdrew from a regional agreement with 9 other states to reduce power plant emissions.
NJ Senate Primary Turnout Wasn't the Lowest. But Almost.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Thanks to the celebrity of Democratic front-runner Cory Booker, the race to fill the seat of the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg has garnered national media attention. But national headlines did little to motivate voter turnout. See live results here.
New York Housing Board to Increase Tenant Representation
Friday, July 05, 2013
Change is coming to the board of the New York City Housing Authority.
The state legislature has approved a plan backed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will expand the authority's governing board from four to seven members. Two of the board's full-time positions have been eliminated, leaving Chairman John Rhea ...
New Sandy Relief Grants to Target Volunteer Groups
Monday, July 01, 2013
While those affected from Sandy continue to rebuild, there's new help for volunteers.
The non-profit Citizens Committee of New York will be awarding micro-grants of up to $2,000 to support volunteer-led groups, rather than individuals.
In a Week of Courtroom Landmarks, Attention Shifts to Trayvon Martin Trial
Friday, June 28, 2013
This week, the country reacted to several landmark Supreme Court decisions that had huge implications for the civil rights movement. But in a Sanford, Fla. courtroom, it was the first week of testimony in the high profile murder trial of George Zimmerman for shooting and killing unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin.
Sen. Bob Menendez Applauds Passage of Immigration Bill
Thursday, June 27, 2013
The Senate passed its compressive immigration bill on Thursday. The bill would offer a path to citizenship to 11 million unauthorized immigrants and provide extensive security along the Mexican border.
The bill was drafted by a bipartisan group of Senators, the so-called Group of Eight. One them, New ...
What Exactly Would an NYPD Monitor Do?
Thursday, June 27, 2013
The New York City Council approved some of the most sweeping plans in years to impose new oversight over the NYPD. There were two bills passed with a veto-proof majority. One would expand the definition of racial profiling and a second would establish an inspector general with subpoena power to recommend changes to the NYPD's policies and practices.
Possible Tsunami Observed Along NJ Coast
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Scientists are reviewing tsunami-like waves that were observed along the southern New Jersey coast earlier this month.
Ex-NBA Teammate: What Jason Collins Can Expect On and Off the Court
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
How Can Social Media Affect the Markets?
Monday, April 29, 2013
It was the Tweet heard 'round the world...for a few moments anyway.
Part of 9/11 Plane's Landing Gear Discovered, Cops Say
Friday, April 26, 2013
A part from one of the commercial airliners used in the September 11th, 2001 attacks has been discovered in Lower Manhattan, police said.
How Vulnerable is Times Square to Attack?
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Why This Year's NFL Draft Makes us Feel Meh
Thursday, April 25, 2013
“This draft is seen as fairly deep, but not at the top, not really excellent,” said NPR’s Mike Pesca. “There aren’t those franchise quarterbacks.”
Remembering the Country's Forgotten Presidents
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt: The names and legacies of our country’s greatest presidents are ingrained in the minds of every American. But what of the forgotten presidents?