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'Major Damage' As Huge Tornado Hits South of Oklahoma City


A monster tornado ripped through southern Oklahoma City and the suburb of Moore on Monday afternoon, leaving homes and schools in ruins and fires burning out of control.

New Jersey Rolls Out Annual "Click It or Ticket” Campaign


New Jersey Rolls Out Annual "Click It or Ticket” CampaignBeginning on May 20, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted.

“Officers throughout New Jersey are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt.”

N.J. hospital leads list for highest billing rates


N.J. hospital leads list for highest billing ratesThe most expensive hospital in America is not in Beverly Hills or New York's Upper East Side. Based on its bills to Medicare, the Bayonne Medical Center charged the highest amounts in the country for nearly one-quarter of the most common hospital treatments, according to a New York Times analysis of 2011 data

Internet Celeb Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Arrested for Murder of NJ Man


Internet Celeb Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Arrested for Murder of NJ Man Internet celebrity "Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker" has been arrested in the murder of a Clark, New Jersey man.

Investigators said Kai met Joseph Galfy, Jr., an attorney near Times Square, where a surveillance camera captured images of them. The men later went back to the victim's house, officials said.

New Jersey Unemployment Drpos To 8.7% Despit Weak Job Growth And Continued Public Sector Cuts


New Jersey Unemployment Drpos To 8.7% Despit Weak Job Growth And Continued Public Sector CutsNew Jersey added only 3,300 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate declined to 8.7 percent.

Compared to April of last year, the unadjusted workweek decreased by 1.0 hour, average hourly earnings decreased by $0.42, and weekly earnings were lower by $36.43.

Lodi police shave heads to support breast cancer victim


Lodi police shave heads to support breast cancer victimSHOUT OUT Members of the Lodi Police Department shaved their heads to raise breast cancer awareness and show support for Alicia Veri-Rodriguez, who is battling the disease. As soon as Veri-Rodriguez’s cousin, Lodi Police Officer Dominic Miller, offered to shave his head, brother officers took up the cause, as well. Handling the clippers was Alicia’s [...]

NJ STATE SENATE APPROVES GUN SAFETY BILLS


NJ STATE SENATE APPROVES GUN SAFETY BILLS The Senate on Monday approved a number of bills that are part of a comprehensive package on gun safety. Approved today were 10 bills that will help keep weapons out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill, crack down on gun trafficking, improve reporting and tracing of illegal firearms by law enforcement and find ways to reduce violence and improve school safety, among other actions.

WORKERS INSTALL FINAL SECTION OF SPIRE ATOP ONE WTC


WORKERS INSTALL FINAL SECTION OF SPIRE ATOP ONE WTC One World Trade Center now stands a symbolic 1,776 feet high, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and third tallest in the world

With the final section of spire now in place, One World Trade Center stands as the Western Hemisphere’s tallest icon of freedom, resilience and the indomitable American spirit,” said Port Authority Vice Chairman Scott Rechler.

Christie Vetos Early Voting Bill


Christie Vetos Early Voting Bill“The governor’s rejection of this legislation is out of step with the majority of states in the nation and out of touch with New Jersey’s hardworking families. Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia provide for early in-person voting, and as a result of the veto our residents’ access to the polls will be restricted to only one day.


Lyndhurst law firm hires Washington insider

Scarinci Hollenbeck brings on Vela to head new D.C. office

Teaneck woman reappointed to federal committee mom back as cancer adviser

Teaneck woman reappointed to breast cancer advisory committee to CDC

Allergies are worse this year for those with multiple seasonal triggers season truly is one for the books

Worst allergy season ever? That depends. Anyone with multiple seasonal allergies is definitely feeling it worse this year. A colder spring delayed the burst of tree pollen and now tree and grass pollen have arrived at the same time.

Raising of Palestinian flag prompts more praise than protest, so far at City Hall called a sign of influence

A high-profile Arab-American leader praised the event, and Paterson's mayor said it is critical to recognize the city's growing ethnic communities.

New Efforts to Undercut Health Reforms

Republicans seize on two controversies to block the means to help the uninsured.

There Was a Time When Ending Hunger Was a National Goal for Republicans and Democrats

Proposed cuts to food stamps are a sad retreat from American values.

Why Is Russia Still Arming Syria?

Doubts are growing about whether a promised peace conference will even come off.

No Public Office for Vito Lopez

Now that he has resigned from the Assembly after accusations that he sexually harassed young women on his staff, Mr. Lopez is threatening to run for City Council. New Yorkers deserve better.

Englewood housing authority not amused, says protecting seniors top priority [video]

The subject of how to protect elderly residents from criminal elements was the focus of a Housing Authority board Monday night. And other than increased vigilance and talking more with tenants, there was no ready answer by the cash-strapped authority.

Workers race nature to rebuild Shore habitats before mating, migration season

From Bergen County down to Atlantic City and over to the Delaware Bay, Sandy caused widespread devastation to wildlife and habitats that play a pivotal role in New Jersey’s environment and economy.

Englewood housing authority not amused, says protecting seniors top priority

The subject of how to protect elderly residents from criminal elements was the focus of a Housing Authority board Monday night. And other than increased vigilance and talking more with tenants, there was no ready answer by the cash-strapped authority.

Grim search for survivors as tornado leaves at least 51 dead in Oklahoma

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Robert O'Toole chosen as next Cedar Grove Mayor

The Cedar Grove council selected Robert O'Toole and E. Romeo Longo as the new mayor and deputy mayor beginning in July at Monday's council meeting.

Verona officials discuss traffic changes at Personette Avenue

Gates meant to ease congestion and create safer traffic situations became the topic of discussion at Monday night's council meeting, as Township Manager Joseph Martin and Township Engineer Jim Helb discussed a barricade at the intersection of Personette Avenue and Linn Drive.

Lost habitats restored as horseshoe crabs, muskrats, birds and more disrupted by Sandy

From Bergen County down to Atlantic City and over to the Delaware Bay, Sandy caused widespread devastation to wildlife and habitats that play a pivotal role in New Jersey’s environment and economy.
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