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1. Brian Warner of Toms River gets prison for child luring
(N.J./State)

... about to sentence an innocent person. Casteleiro admitted that while his client's behavior was peculiar, it was not criminal. "Mr. Warner did not commit these offenses," insisted Casteleiro. "He did ...

2. Christie expected to tell aides to boycott Assembly hearing into the $400 million ‘Race to the Top' debacle
(N.J./State)

...  The answer is expected Tuesday when the Assembly Appropriations Committee conducts what Democrats are describing as the first formal inquiry into the critical application mistake that lost the funding ...

3. New Jerseyans will be hit with 3.3 percent property tax increase this year
(N.J./State)

... towns to curtail public salary, pension increases and other costs. Not everyone believes in the tool kit. Senate budget committee chairman Paul Sarlo says New Jersey property tax bills, already the highest ...

4. Christie proposes legislation for sale of NJN television
(N.J./State)

... presence in New Jersey. In an effort to help a new NJN succeed, the governor's office stated the administration is committed to working with members of the special legislative task force that was created ...

5. Democrats criticize Christie for moving slowly on seeking $268M in federal education aid
(N.J./State)

... the lower house‘s Education Committee, said "More than 80 percent of school districts around the state have been forced to lay off staff this year. These funds can save 3,200 hundred jobs. The governor's ...

6. Christie vetoes five actions taken by Delaware River Port Authority
(N.J./State)

... enough,'' Christie said. "Attempts to pass off half measures, watered-down resolutions and double standards as real reform raises serious questions about the leadership and commitment to accountability ...

7. Debra Schinnagel and Marvin Crespo plead guilty to Sal Son Trucking embezzlement scheme
(N.J./State)

...  To commit the theft the defendants set up bank accounts in the names of various companies including JFK Towing, Zach's Towing & Repair, UMP's Shop Repairs, Slogan's Towing and Brower's Auto for ...

8. There are lessons to be learned from New Jersey’s Race to the Top debacle
(Opinion/Commentary)

... a dent in the Governor's armor. Democrats, who hold majorities in both houses of the Legislature, have made it clear that they intend to keep the issue in the public spotlight. Assembly and Senate committees ...

9. Teenagers Stress Prevention Programs
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... outstanding services and counseling programs for harassed youth to overcome poor signs of frustration. It has been seen that many depressed teens commit a suicide so counselors recommend suicidal prevention ...

10. Ousted education chief Schundler blames Christie and Bagger for Race to the Top missteps that led to his firing
(N.J./State)

... the governor's press conference because I had a meeting with Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan, the chairman of the Assembly Education Committee,'' Schundler said. "But later that afternoon, while I was working ...

11. NJ students going without 668 million dollars, not 400
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Governor Christie was so committed to ignoring the input of teachers' associations, he destroyed the Race to the Top application that included teacher input and correct financial information. In his haste ...

12. Thomas Piscotty and Meagan Sheplak suspected of burglaries in Sussex and Warren
(N.J./State)

... burglary and Sheplak with conspiracy to commit burglary, according to State Police. They expect to file additional charges as the investigation continues. — STAFF, NEWJERNEWSROOM.COM  ...

13. Brett Schundler releases information related to Race to the Top debacle
(N.J./State)

... not able to watch the Governor's press conference because I had a meeting with Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan, the Chairman of the Assembly Education Committee. But later that afternoon, while I was working ...

14. Steve Adubato: No time for blame game while N.J. public school children continue to suffer
(Opinion/Commentary)

... kids continue to suffer. Any real advocate that is committed to improving our public schools needs to get on board this effort, which includes getting better teachers into the classroom and getting those ...

15. The Investment Center Inc. of Bedminster fined for business violations
(Money/Economy)

... In a separate criminal prosecution, Faiola pleaded guilty to committing securities fraud. He also paid $125,000 in restitution in a civil lawsuit. The investigation also found that The Investment Center ...

16. Feral cat concerns? Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is this advocate's answer
(Life/Style)

... outcome: the Bordentown Twp committee "will seek information about feral cat control from Burlington County, which conducts a trap, neuter and release program. . . " Bordentown's debate about feral cats ...

17. Wasted Space
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What a waste of space on this website. Look - Murray is a committed liberal and his ideological diatribes should be noted as such. There was nothing of substance in this article. Leader or bully...good ...

18. Richard Atuahene of Hillside and Tyja Evans of Watchung indicted foe alleged role in auto theft ring
(N.J./State)

... not mail the second original fraudulent motor vehicle title to the Toyota. These acts are alleged to have been committed to hinder both Atuahene's and Prempeh's apprehension and prosecution. The indictment ...

19. Old Bridge school officials cited for failing to halt harassment of Jewish child
(N.J./State)

... state Law Against Discrimination has been violated. The law provides that each respondent found to have committed a violation is subject to a penalty of up to $10,000. The law also provides for other ...

20. Christie takes action to improve N.J. water quality and sewerage treatment
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... through the state program. "It is imperative that we maintain the integrity of the state's water supply and sewer systems, to protect the public health and ensure our continued commitment to the environment,'' ...