Christie requests disaster aid for 17 counties hit by winter storm
A disaster declaration would enable the state to receive federal aid Watch video WASHINGTON -- Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday sought federal disaster aid for the 17 New Jersey counties hit by last...
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Action instrumental in averting ref boycott that threatened Shore Conference Tournament Action instrumental in averting ref boycott that threatened Shore Conference Tournament
View ArticleMonmouth County Prosecutor will not investigate hockey ref-parent fight
HOWELL – The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said Thursday it does not plan to investigate a fight between parents and referees that occurred at Howell Ice World on Sunday. "That's the official...
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A lot has happened in New Jersey this past week. Do you recall it all? Sick of winter weather, Super Bowl 50's aftermath and Bernie vs. Hillary? That's awesome, because none of those topics are in...
View ArticleOrchid show brightens cold winter day in Holmdel (PHOTOS)
The annual Deep Cut Orchid Show in Holmdel is the largest show and sale in New Jersey. Watch video HOLMDEL -- The annual Deep Cut Orchid Show in Holmdel offers a spectacular array of colorful blooms....
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Asbury Park natives' nonprofit provides hope in crime-ridden city
After a life surrounded by guns, drugs and violence, four Asbury Park men are trying to right the ship in the city they call home. Watch video ASBURY PARK -- Tehvin Garrett took a bullet in the back...
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N.J. school district in crisis: 5 things to know
More than 2,000 township residents packed the auditorium of Lakewood High School for a special meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday night where plan to cancel courtesy busing was discussed....
View ArticleHockey ref, lawyer blast police, others for inaction on alleged attack by...
FREEHOLD –The lawyer for one of the referees involved in a fight between officials and parents at Howell Ice World last weekend detailed his disappointment with lo......
View Article2nd parent in alleged ref attack comes forward with charges and denials
The second parent involved in a fight with hockey refs has an attorney and has made a complaint. The second parent involved in a fight with hockey refs has an attorney and has made a complaint.
View ArticleChristie's back home, Sandy victims are not | Di Ionno
Governor's veto of foreclosure relief bill another 'disaster after the disaster.' When we first met Joseph Ready, his Sandy-wrecked home in Union Beach was jacked 20 feet in the air, uninhabitable for...
View ArticleN.J. lawmakers join Christie call for Obama to OK disaster aid for snowstorm
The state's entire 14-member congressional delegation endorsed Gov. Chris Christie's request for federal disaster aid. Watch video WASHINGTON -- A day after Gov. Chris Christie sought federal disaster...
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Long Branch police officer saves choking baby girl
Child was turning blue when officer arrived Officer Omar Akel (Photo: Long Branch Police Department) LONG BRANCH -- The quick action of a Long Branch police officer saved the life of a choking...
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After standoff, police use stun gun to subdue suspect
The suspect's attempt to elude authorities culminated with a tense standoff at his apartment in Highlands Borough. Watch video For the first time since stun guns were approved for use by law...
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23-year-old Port Authority officer dies after single-car crash
Officer Elise Bastardo worked as an officer at Newark Liberty International Airport. Officer Elise Bastardo worked as an officer at Newark Liberty International Airport. (Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-Ledger)...
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Asbury Park man dies after being struck by car in Neptune
Leonard Tobia, 58, was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Route 71 when he was struck Saturday afternoon An Asbury Park man died after being struck while crossing Route 71 in Neptune...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Feb. 15, 2016
A soothing petting session with your dog while watching your favorite television program is an excellent relaxation routine. As people and their pets start a new year, there are a number of ways to...
View ArticleHere's how much damage winter storm did to counties, towns across N.J.
Officials estimate $82.6 million in damage in 17 New Jersey counties from January's weekend winter storm. Watch video New Jersey lawmakers are working together to bring $82 million in disaster aid to...
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N.J. teen's song lands her a trip to the Grammys
She'll join another Rumson local, nominee Charlie Puth, at the show When Shannon Corsi set out to enter a songwriting contest sponsored by the Grammy Foundation, she had to think about all the things...
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Funeral set for Port Authority police officer killed in crash
Elise Bastardo, 24, grew up in Wall Township and attended Rutgers University The Port Authority police officer who died Friday following a single-car crash earlier this month will be laid to rest...
View ArticleEnvironmentalists sue state to stop 'biggest coastal threat since Sandy'
The state Department of Environmental Protection adopted rules in July 2015 that make it easier to build in coastal areas. TRENTON -- A group of environmental activists has sued the Christie...
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