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1. Myles Mack comes off the bench to lead Rutgers past Stony Brook
(Sports/Professional)

... “I saw from the bench what was going on and could see what I could fix and I came in, and I fixed it and did well from there.” Much of Mack’s success came when Rutgers would get out and run in transition. ...

2. Attorney General Paula Dow to be replaced by Christie's counsel Jeff Chiesa
(N.J./State)

... general after Christie took office in January 2010. Chiesa joined the administration at the same time after a role on Christie’s transition team. He was previously a partner at the law firm of Wolff & ...

3. Former Rutgers center Gregory Echenique found what he was looking for at Creighton
(Sports/Professional)

... a seamless tranistion considering McDermott — who’s son Doug is the team's starting power forward — is known for his ability to coach up big men. “I thought it was a pretty good transition. I think he ...

4. REVIEW: ‘The Cherry Orchard’ yields an indifferent harvest
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... drama is a bittersweet reflection upon the transitory nature of life and how everything in the world changes. Too bad that John Christopher Jones’ new adaptation sounds awkward and not as conversational ...

5. N.J. motorists reminded to remove snow and ice from cars according to law
(N.J./State)

... this month and will be featured on buses and in trains throughout the New Jersey Transit system. Highway Traffic Safety offers these winter driving tips: Drive slowly (at or below the posted speed ...

6. Global warming experts paint a bleak picture of N.J.'s future
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... pollution limits could buy credits from those who were below, allowing a gradual transition. Joe Tyrrell may be reached at jtyrrell@newjerseynewsroom.com or followed on twitter @jtyrrell87.  ...

7. N.J. Labor Dept. launches OnRamp search engine on Jobs4Jersey.com
(N.J./State)

...  Using 400 New Jersey Transit buses to carry its message, the Labor Department simultaneously implemented an outreach initiative designed to invite more New Jerseyans to load resumes through Jobs4Jersey.com. ...

8. Just one problem...
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... truly upset with toll hikes, start carpooling or using mass transit. Hey, it's good for your wallet, and the environment! P.S. The PATH is still sucking millions out of the PA coffers each year even ...

9. N.J. Democrats move to restore $139M in state aid to 11 cities and towns
(N.J./State)

Christie says he's willing to review proposal BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Legislation was introduced in the Assembly Tuesday that would restore $139 million in so-called state transitional ...

10. N.J. Assembly bill calls for commuter rail parking lots to be open during special events
(N.J./State)

... by NJ Transit or any municipality, authority or other governmental entity, and is associated with use by customers of rail passenger service or light rail passenger service, would have to be open to the ...

11. Gov. Christie announces initiative to help criminal offenders re-enter N.J. society
(N.J./State)

... by transitioning inmates out of their expensive – $45,000 per year – prison beds, freeing up money for better supervision and treatment programs. “We also must provide more opportunities for ex-offenders ...

12. As lameduck period begins, Assembly panel to consider 'Back to Work NJ' job training bill
(N.J./State)

... transit usage by requiring public parking facilities at NJ Transit stations to be open to the public on weekends and other occasions when special events such as sporting events, trade shows and concerts ...

13. Bill approved to remedy NJ Transit parking problems at train stations
(N.J./State)

... parking at NJ Transit train stations. The bill (S-2968.A-1080) would make clear that a vacant permit parking space at the stations is available for general public use during off-peak times. Off-peak ...

14. Poll: New Jerseyans support a Millionaire's Tax by a 2 to 1 margin
(N.J./State)

... the NJTransit station in Secaucus and say 66 to 26 percent that New Jersey should contribute financially to building a new tunnel for the subway. Even Republican voters support the proposal 57 to 17 ...

15. Gerrymandering for the Panderers
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... (with or without remuneration) and give up the others immediately. All contracts with services (power, water, sewer, gas, sanitation, security, transit) should be sunset and face renegotiation with the ...

16. Net savings $2M or less if all staff cuts made, not $3M
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... gets $2M net savings if one takes a $1M estimate for the extension of trash collection to the Township (3 - 1 = 2) --- this is without including ANY transition costs and if 16.5 staff positions are eliminated. ...

17. 'Godspell' on Broadway: God, it was a long spell
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... version of the Manhattan theater experience, minus the frenetic race to Penn Station and heart-pounding hie to NJ transit with two minutes left to spare. On this particular night, I’d have preferred the ...

18. N.J.'s National Christmas ornaments designed by children and women recovering from domestic violence
(N.J./State)

... Christie said. “These children and families are experiencing the challenges of life transitions and they are a true inspiration to us all for the strength and dignity they exhibit every day,. The governor ...

19. REVIEW: ‘Venus in Fur’ gets sexy with Nina Arianda and Hugh Dancy
(Entertainment/New York Theater)

... play with more heat and intensity than his predecessor. Dancy’s portrayal is handsome but the range of Arianda’s fluent performance is astonishing. Arianda’s heartbeat transitions between that dizzy ...

20. Official time change: Fall back from Daylight Saving Time is easier for our biological clocks
(Health/Healthquest)

... World War I to save fuel — to Standard Time is easier for our biological clocks to adjust to than the reverse situation of trying to wake up early and go to sleep earlier than we expect. “The transition ...