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Gov. Chris Christie is scheduled to take questions from N.J. residents on tv,...
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie will take questions from New Jersey residents tonight and Thursday. Tonight at 7 on New Jersey 101.5FM’s “Ask the Governor,” Christie will take questions from callers for...
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N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pushes former Somerset County prosecutor to lead...
TRENTON— Gov. Chris Christie is pushing for former Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest to lead the troubled Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, according to four officials briefed on the move....
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Andrew Cuomo to get green light for N.Y. Gov run
RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Andrew Cuomo today is scheduled to accept the Democratic nomination for governor, completing a rise that began nearly 30 years ago when he ran his father's campaigns for the same...
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N.J. plans to announce arrests of nine on gun-trafficking charges
New Jersey and federal officials said a crackdown has led to the arrest of nine people on gun trafficking charges in three separate cases in New Jersey. Officials said police and federal agents seized...
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Gov. Chris Christie supports N.J. medical marijuana law but wants to delay...
Spokesman says governor's counsel is seeking mid-2011 postponement to sort out logistics and 'do it the right way' Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesJars full of medical marijuana are seen at Sunset...
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President Obama cancels Atlantic coast off-shore drilling opposed by N.J....
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama reacted to the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico today by, among other steps, canceling a proposed drilling lease sale off the coast of Virginia that had been...
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N.J. treasurer extends deadlines for seniors, disabled to file for property...
TRENTON — Senior citizens and the disabled who own homes in New Jersey will have more time to file for property tax reimbursements. State Treasurer Andrew Eristoff announced today that the deadline...
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N.J. teachers union backs 'Race to the Top' application
The NJEA, which worked with N.J. education officials on this application, did not endorse rejected first-round bid Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerNJEA President Barbara Keshisian speaks to the crowd during...
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N.J. sports authority spent $1M on Giants, Jets season tickets for elected...
EAST RUTHERFORD — The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority spent almost $1 million to lock up season tickets for the New York Giants and Jets, seats that will be used by VIPs including elected...
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N.J. officials ask Pres. Obama to reinstate moratorium on off-shore drilling...
New Jersey officials and environmental groups urged President Obama to reinstate a moratorium on gas and oil exploration along the Atlantic Coast, after the president canceled a proposed deal to allow...
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N.J. Gov. Christie answers questions on medical marijuana, Gulf of Mexico oil...
During hour-long program, governor also spoke on range of topics, including budget cuts Elzbieta KaciubaChannel Thirteen anchor and Star-Ledger columnist Steve Adubato talks with NJ. Gov Chris...
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N.J. teachers union joins Christie administration in 'Race to the Top'...
TRENTON — In a rare accord between two warring factions, the state’s largest teachers union has joined Gov. Chris Christie’s administration in supporting an application for a federal grant that could...
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Gov. Christie, N.J. Dems clash about timetable of medical marijuana bill
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie said for the first time today he supports New Jersey’s medical marijuana law and has no plans to make it more restrictive, a reversal of statements he made as a candidate...
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N.J. Gov. Christie gets warm welcome as speaker at Seton Hall law school...
N.J. governor said he chose to replace Wallace because the court had overstepped its bounds in several rulings Zach Ornitz/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to the graduating class...
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Buffalo man is accused of running N.J. Lucchese crime family's online...
TRENTON — A Buffalo man accused of running the Lucchese crime family's online gambling operation was arrested this month at Buffalo International Airport, New Jersey officials revealed today. Brian...
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Fair Lawn man with autism benefits from home program under pressure from N.J....
A Fair Lawn resident with autism, profiled in a NorthJersey.com report, could be among the last to benefit from a state program that lowers interest rates for people with disabilities so they better...
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N.J. seniors fear Gov. Christie's proposed cuts to property tax rebates
TRENTON — Ever since the first check was cut 33 years ago, New Jersey residents — and their governors — have had a tumultuous affair with property tax rebates. The annual checks have been trashed as...
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Bill that would limit N.J. employers' ability to do credit checks stalls in...
TRENTON — Frederick Reid wonders if he’s stuck in a vicious cycle. The 45-year-old forklift driver from Ewing has been unemployed for the better part of six years. Reid said he desperately wants a...
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Fixes to Bayonne Bridge height problem could cost millions, while Port...
N.J., NY officials put pressure on Port Authority to come up with a solution soon This is a rendering of the Bayonne Bridge that is one of 3 options. In this rendering the original arch of the bridge...
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N.J. teachers union's reputation suffers in clash with Gov. Christie, poll finds
Survey says 44 percent have unfavorable view of New Jersey Education Association Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerNJEA President Barbara Keshisian speaks to the crowd during the protest in Trenton against...
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