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1. N.J. conservation ‘crossing guards’ escort amphibians across the road
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... program, visit the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey website at http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/protecting/projects/amphibian_crossing. Michele S. Byers is the Executive Director ...

2. Over 500 flood-prone homes in Passaic River Basin to be bought out: $121M in FEMA aid approved
(N.J./State)

... to evaluate future engineering projects such as levees and flood walls, as well as nonstructural measures that could provide long-term flood damage reduction. And the DEP has partnered with the U.S. ...

3. Gordon Fuller of Plainfield, ex-railroad executive, accused of $800K fraud
(N.J./State)

... with railway improvement projects. The state Division of Criminal Justice obtained a five-count state grand jury indictment charging Fuller, 71, E), the freight railroad’s CEO, and Phillips, 60, the ...

4. State Farm to sponsor NJDOT highway safety patrols
(N.J./State)

... projects that will benefit New Jersey residents.” SSP drivers patrol 225 miles of interstate and state highways throughout New Jersey, assist motorists whose vehicles have become disabled, and provide ...

5. NJDOT proposes $3.2 billion for highway and bridge repair, mass transit
(N.J./State)

... that begins July 1 on highway, mass transit, bridge and public works projects. If the proposal is approved by the Democratic-controlled Legislature, a total of $2.056 billion would be used by the NJDOT ...

6. 2012 Major League Baseball projections by a N.J. mathematician
(Sports/Professional)

... Sox - 82; Indians - 78; Royals - 70; Twins - 64. AL West: Rangers - 97; Angels - 93; Mariners - 70; Athletics - 68. For the NL, he projects each team having the following number of wins: NL East: ...

7. Gov. Christie, future employees tour Revel Atlantic City casino before early opening
(N.J./State)

... whole. Through job creation, increased tourism visits and development projects, our continuing efforts to revitalize the tourism and gaming economies in Atlantic City are getting positive results.” In ...

8. New state wildlife area dedicated on Cape May peninsula
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... and placing a universally-accessible fishing pier in the pond. In addition the DEP is working with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey on multiple habitat restoration projects and a backyard ...

9. NJDOT awards $78.4M for road repair, mass transit, pedestrian safety improvements
(N.J./State)

... projects without placing a burden on local property taxpayers.” Including the Municipal Aid grant awards announced Friday, the NJDOT will award approximately $193.5 million in state funds this year under ...

10. Permit Extension Act would create 'Ground Hog Day' in N.J.
(Opinion/Commentary)

... development projects could proceed, even if they don’t meet current environmental and public health standards, building codes or local zoning regulations. In this state we’re in, much can change after ...

11. Ex-N.J. Nets player Tate George indicted in Ponzi scheme
(Sports/Professional)

... Newark. Prosecutors said George used his victims' investments for his own personal use, including home improvement projects, meals at restaurants, clothing and gas, adding that there were no income-generating ...

12. Sierra Club, environmental groups bringing NJDEP to court over 'waiver rule'
(N.J./State)

... state Department of Environmental Protection to help developers involved in construction projects. “We believe that this rule is one of the biggest threats to the environment in the history of the Department ...

13. In bid to protect Barnegat Bay, state buys 385 acres of Pinelands
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... restoration plan for the bay." The Christie administration has committed nearly $3 million to the preservation of more than 2,000 acres in the watershed so far, including projects that have added 180 ...

14. Kenneth Disko of Mountainside sentenced for construction kickbacks in school districts
(N.J./State)

He was the engineer for Westfield, Tinton Falls & Scotch Plains-Fanwood school districts Kenneth Disco of Mountainside, the engineer who oversaw construction projects for the Westfield, Tinton Falls ...

15. U.S. Route 130 still most dangerous N.J. road for pedestrians
(N.J./State)

... projects along US 130 in Burlington County are being completed without sidewalks that would cost the taxpayers nothing,” said John Boyle, of The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, according to ...

16. NCAA Basketball tournament attendance continues fall: Is NBA player lure to blame?
(Sports/Professional)

... with attendance steadily dropping for the past four years. Although the official numbers for 2011-12 won’t be released until after the tournament, USA Today projects another drop for this season. The ...

17. NJDOT attempting to revive Urban Youth Corps summer jobs program
(N.J./State)

... salaries for up to ten young adults and a supervisor as well as equipment and supplies. The DOT will assign a supervisor to provide guidance to all the projects statewide. Participants between the ages ...

18. 7 N.J. towns to share $21M in federal aid to buy out or elevate flood-prone houses
(N.J./State)

... measures is voluntary. The following flood mitigation projects have been approved: $2.24 million for Pompton Lakes to buy out recurring flooded homes, demolish the properties and return the land ...

19. Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s State of the City: 2012 to see more jobs and construction
(N.J./State)

... the raised philanthropic partnerships which have attributed “new school model, and technology” for those models. Last year, the mayor stated, “[Newark] broke ground on 130 million [worth of] projects,” ...

20. Harvey Weinstein blasts right-wing Le Pen's critique of 'The Intouchables' and begins Oscar campaign
(Entertainment/Movies)

... aristocratic quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and a young, wise-cracking Sengalese man from the projects (Omar Sy). The feel-good movie is already a blockbuster in Europe where it has raked in nearly $248,000,000 ...