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Gov. Christie supports reopening of Pascack Valley Hospital
WESTWOOD — Gov. Chris Christie said he supports reopening Pascack Valley Hospital, despite an appeal filed last week by two hospitals that would keep the 128-bed Westwood facility shut down, according...
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President Obama meets small business owners at Edison Tastee Sub Shop
Obama ordered a half-size 'Super Sub' to go — the shop's version of an Italian combo EDISON — President Obama told the owners of four small New Jersey businesses today that a small business tax credit...
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N.J. treasurer says schools, municipalities should expect the same level of...
TRENTON — After a year of deep budget cuts, the state’s schools and municipalities should plan for the same level of funding in next year’s budget — and no more, the state treasurer said today....
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Sen. Joseph Vitale urges reversal of budget cut to low-income AIDS program
TRENTON — A state Senator today asked Gov. Chris Christie to reverse a budget cut that will remove more than 950 low-income people with AIDS from a program next week that pays for their complex and...
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N.J. senator seeks inquiry into Cherry Hill off-track betting facility
TRENTON — A state senator has requested that the attorney general look into an off-track betting facility in Cherry Hill that was approved in 2003, but never built, according to a report on...
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Judge to decide fate of ex-Bergen County Democratic party boss
TRENTON — A judge is set to hear arguments today on whether a former northern New Jersey Democratic Party boss should get a new trial or walk free. Joseph Ferriero was convicted of conspiracy and mail...
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Gov. Christie proposes expanding grant program to keep N.J. businesses in-state
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie today proposed pumping up a state grant program designed to keep businesses in New Jersey, saying the change would be key to retaining companies like Honeywell. Speaking...
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N.J. residents with AIDS remain eligible for program that pays for...
MORRISTOWN — More than 950 people with AIDS will remain eligible for a program that pays for their complex and costly battery of medications, Gov. Chris Christie announced today. The Christie...
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Former Bergen County Democratic chairman has corruption charges dismissed
BERGEN COUNTY — The corruption conviction for a former Bergen County Democratic chairman was overturned today and the charges were dismissed by federal judge as the result of a U.S. Supreme Court...
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Two N.J. Parole Board officers face suspension for allowing inmate to visit...
Two Parole Board officers are facing suspensions for allowing a former inmate under parole supervision to visit his original victims in Florida, according to two state officials. The former inmate,...
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Honeywell to stay in N.J. after Gov. Christie proposes boosting tax credits...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP — Soon after taking office, Gov. Chris Christie heard Morris Township-based Honeywell International was considering fleeing the state. So he huddled with company executives and...
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N.J. motor vehicle inspections end Saturday
Inspection stations will just check emissions on vehicles five years or older Matt Rainey/The Star-LedgerMechanic Matt Fila conducts an emissions inspection at Interstate Car Care in Hackettstown. The...
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Gov. Chris Christie swears in new N.J. child welfare agency chief
TRENTON — New Jersey's child welfare agency has a new leader. Gov. Chris Christie swore in Allison Blake as commissioner of the Children and Families Department today. Blake was director of the...
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Rutgers report finds compensation for N.J. private, public workers is roughly...
A report released today challenges the perception that New Jersey public workers are better paid than their private sector counterparts. Taking into account hours worked, wages and benefits, Professor...
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Gov. Chris Christie calls Rutgers' rejection of medical marijuana plan...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said today he was surprised that Rutgers University turned down an opportunity to be the lone grower of the state's medical marijuana crop because it was the school's...
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Gov. Chris Christie says N.J. in jeopardy of not making pension contribution...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said the state might not be able to make a half-billion-dollar contribution to the public worker pension system next year, as a new law requires. State Treasurer Andrew...
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Chris Christie heads to governor's Island Beach State Park house for 2 weeks
TRENTON — With his first six months of office spent in the spotlight, New Jersey ubiquitous governor is laying low for two weeks. Gov. Chris Christie told reporters today he was headed to the...
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N.J. to extend deadline for 'Senior Freeze' property tax rebate program
TRENTON — The state has extended deadline to apply for the “Senior Freeze” property tax rebate program meant to protect senior citizens and the disabled from rising property taxes. Residents now have...
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Rutgers' study suggests N.J. public workers' compensation not a factor in...
Public and private workers earn about equal compensation when salaries, benefits and work hours are taken into account, study says Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey's public workers hold a rally...
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Superintendent salary cap has bigger impact in northern, central N.J. districts
Superintendents from southern counties will not face pay cuts, except Ocean County, data shows Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie and Education Commissioner Bret Schundler meet with...
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