Local & State
You Can’t Take It With You!
December 12, 2011
By AMANDA ANTONUCCI
Staff Writer
This weekend, the Hawthorne High school drama department lit up the stage with their rendition of... More >>>
Woman charged in penis enhancement death
December 12, 2011(UPI) -- A New Jersey woman was charged Saturday in the death of a man who died of a blot clot after she allegedly injected silicone into his... More >>>
New death penalty bill surfaces in NJ
December 09, 2011
By ALICE PARK
News Editor
The corpse of a two-year-old girl was found in Shark River in Monmouth County on November 22. Tierra... More >>>
In the Spotlight
December 09, 2011
Compiled by STEPHEN CULPEPPER
Staff Writer
Name: Timothy Jensen
Position: Councilman, Oakland
How long in position:... More >>>
NJ's Bumbelfoot and Guns N' Roses selected to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi snubbed
December 09, 2011By KARLA KELLY, Staff Writer &
CHRISTIE NAPURANO, Managing Editor
While NYC’s the Beastie Boys, with their hit “No Sleep Til... More >>>
40 people indicted throughout New Jersey for sale of illegal drivers’ licenses
December 09, 2011By NACE NAUMOSKI
On the Law
Forty individuals, including six former Motor Vehicle Commission (“MVCâ€) clerks, 21 customers, and... More >>>
Historic Hoboken ferry terminal reopens
December 09, 2011By WENDY S. SCHIBENER
Staff Writer
After laying dormant for nearly 45 years, the historic Hoboken Ferry Terminal has re-opened its doors... More >>>
Dems, GOP fight out bogus film tax credit program
December 08, 2011
By ALICE PARK
News Editor
Digital media, film and television production crews, and related companies are crossing the border, to the other... More >>>
In the Spotlight
December 08, 2011
Compiled by ALICE PARK
News Editor
Name: John Hipp
Position: Mayor of Rutherford
How long in position: Mayor John Hipp... More >>>
SHOULD NEW JERSEYANS WORRY ABOUT ANTI-ABORTION LAW IN OHIO OR GERMAN CHILD PORN LAWS?
December 08, 2011
By MARIO CASH
Ohio ‘Pro-life’ Group Opposes Anti-abortion Law
There appear to be two different pro-life factions in Ohio. One... More >>>
Appointments by Governor Christie – judges, cemetery board and more
December 08, 2011
By VICKI MARTINE
Staff Writer
Last week, Governor Chris Christie made the following appointment nominations.
SUPERIOR COURT
Nominate... More >>>
N.J. mayor resigns in wake of sex scandal
December 08, 2011(UPI) -- The mayor of Medford, N.J., accused of having sex with a male prostitute, has formally submitted his resignation, town officials said.
... More >>>
Equal Protection Clause violated as nine NJ cities receive $140 million in state aid
December 07, 2011
North Arlington councilman blasts assembly for passing inequitable bill
In the Spotlight
December 07, 2011
Compiled by STEPHEN CULPEPPER, Staff Writer
Name: Russell R. Huntington
Position: Borough Attorney, Westwood
How long in position:... More >>>
The Wood-Ridge Republican Club seeks contributions for veterans' transitional homes
December 07, 2011
By ALICE PARK, News Editor
Before Thanksgiving, the Wood-Ridge Republican Club announced it would be collecting food for homeless veterans and... More >>>
Today's Business is brainchild of Wayne & East Hanover college football buddies
December 07, 2011By CHRISTIE NAPURANO
Managing Editor
As anyone who has worked in the “real world†will tell you, getting a job these days is... More >>>
Older light bulbs not dead yet
December 07, 2011(UPI) -- New Jersey businessman Larry Birnbaum says he has an incandescent light bulb for people who don't want to switch to compact fluorescent... More >>>
Passaic/Bergen poll shows Gingrich, Romney & Paul in dead heat
December 06, 2011
By LAWYER NICHOLAS
Staff Writer
Early Passaic and Bergen County holiday shoppers were asked a question on Saturday and Sunday:
... More >>>
Trump repeatedly named as alternative presidential candidate in NJ poll
December 06, 2011
By LAWYER NICHOLAS
Staff Writer
This past Saturday and Sunday, Garden State Journal conducted a poll, asking 138 people in Bergen and... More >>>
Bears wreak havoc on New Jersey…except not really
December 06, 2011
By ALICE PARK
News Editor
On top of toll hikes, taxes, unemployment, hurricane and snowstorm damages, New Jersey has another thing to worry... More >>>
In the Spotlight
December 06, 2011
Compiled by STEPHEN CULPEPPER
Staff Writer
Name: Jaymee Hodges
Position: Planning Board Chair of Westwood
How long in... More >>>
Elizabeth cop charged with shaking down illegal immigrants
December 06, 2011By NACE NAUMOSKI
On New Jersey Law
Rocco Malgieri, an Elizabeth police officer, was indicted last week by a Union County Grand Jury for... More >>>
NEW JERSEYANS: A HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIP
December 06, 2011Don't Come Undone: Last-Minute Gifts Everyone Will Love
State legislators blow smoke up state debt report although it includes 12% increase in total obligations
December 05, 2011
By LAWYER NICHOLAS
Staff Writer
Over the weekend, a number of state assemblymen and senators commented on the most recent debt report ... More >>>
House panel subpoenas Corzine on MF Global
December 05, 2011
(UPI) -- A U.S. House committee voted to subpoena former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine to appear at a hearing on the collapse of the brokerage firm... More >>>
FEMA leaves out Bergen and Passaic Counties in major disaster declaration
December 05, 2011
By ALICE PARK
News Editor
Governor Chris Christie sent a letter to Washington in November, asking for federal aid in the wake of... More >>>
Denville cop admits to taking drugs being held as evidence
December 05, 2011By NACE NAUMOSKI
On New Jersey Law
Eugene Blood, a Denville police officer, plead guilty this week in Morris County Superior Court to third... More >>>
In The Spotlight
December 05, 2011
Compiled by Stephen Culpepper
Staff Writer
Name: John F. Roth
Position: Council President of Mahwah
How long in... More >>>
Unconstitutional denial of 7-Eleven application in Hawthorne results in appeal
December 02, 2011
By LAWYER NICHOLAS
Staff Writer
This week, aggrieved parties filed an appeal of an August 15 decision of the Hawthorne Zoning Board of... More >>>
In the Spotlight
December 02, 2011
Compiled by STEPHEN CULPEPPER, Staff Writer
Name: Max Arnowitz
Position: Mayor of Hillsdale
How long in position? 18 months
Past... More >>>
Conservative organization criticizes development of wind power
December 02, 2011
By ALICE PARK, News Editor
“Tell Governor Christie to STOP NJ’s $100 million windmill boondoggle!†exclaimed the Americans... More >>>
Newark car dealers charged with money laundering after undercover sting
December 02, 2011By NACE NAUMOSKI
On New Jersey Law
The owner of a Newark auto dealership, Gilberto A. Teixeira, Jr., and his father, Gilberto A. Teixeira,... More >>>
Reward offered for N.J. whale shooter
December 02, 2011(UPI) -- Authorities are offering a $12,500 reward for information leading to the person who illegally shot and killed a pilot whale off the coast... More >>>
CHRISTIE TO OBAMA: WHAT THE HELL ARE WE PAYING YOU FOR?!
December 01, 2011
By LAWYER NICHOLAS
Staff Writer
Governor Chris Christie is upset with President Barack Obama. Most recently, he’s been hot and... More >>>
In the Spotlight
December 01, 2011
Compiled by STEPHEN CULPEPPER, Staff Writer
Name: Timothy Jensen
Position: Councilman, Oakland
How long in position? Elected as... More >>>
BLACKOUT IN PASSAIC COUNTY
December 01, 2011
Power outages becoming common with fear from 2003 massive blackout revisited
N.J. plan would restrict teen licenses
December 01, 2011(UPI) -- Getting a New Jersey driver's license would take longer for teens, and parents would also have to get involved under a bill before the... More >>>
Charges dropped in 'Idol' hopeful's death
December 01, 2011
TOMS RIVER (UPI) -- A New Jersey man arrested for the 2009 hit-and-run crash that killed a woman who twice auditioned for "American Idol" has... More >>>
Suspect in Shark River death captured
December 01, 2011
SAN DIEGO (UPI) -- Authorities in San Diego said Tuesday they arrested a New Jersey man wanted for allegedly hurling his 2-year-old daughter to... More >>>
Bergen County Republicans - in great shape at local level, bad shape at the county
November 30, 2011
By LAWYER NICHOLAS
Staff Writer
Election results show that GOP leadership is strong in the varied municipalities throughout Bergen County.... More >>>
NJ Lawmakers Consider Bill to Provide Suspended Drivers with Restricted License
November 30, 2011By NACE NAUMOSKI
Staff Writer
The New Jersey State Assembly is considering a bill that would allow a person whose driver’s license... More >>>
In the Spotlight
November 30, 2011Name: William J. Martin
Position: Westwood Zoning Board Chair
How long in position? Zoning Board Chairman since 1995
Past experience:... More >>>
Jaycee’s 52nd annual Santa train in Glen Rock
November 30, 2011
By AMANDA ROSE ANTONUCCI
Staff Writer
On November 25, otherwise known as Black Friday, the true spirit of Christmas radiated through the... More >>>
New Jersey Dems oppose federal Right-to-Carry bill that was passed by an overwhelming majority of congress
November 29, 2011
By ALICE PARK
News Editor
On November 16, 2011, the House of Representatives passed the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011... More >>>
In the Spotlight
November 29, 2011
Name: Kevin Rooney
Position: Mayor of Wyckoff, NJ
How long in position: This is Mayor Rooney's first term as mayor. He will serve a... More >>>
