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Online Bets Can Help Atlantic City Market Grow

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:29:20 +0000

The folks who write the checks that help keep Atlantic City's casinos afloat say Internet gambling can help revive the market's flagging fortunes.

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NJ Democrats Want to Halt College Building Funds

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:56 +0000

Some Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey want to block the state from helping to pay for construction at two religious schools.

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Why Are NJ School Teachers Missing Classes? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:59 +0000

Many Garden State parents are wondering why their child's teacher has been absent from school so much this spring.

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$20K Reward Offered after NJ Officer's Home is Firebombed

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:53:42 +0000

Officials are offering a $20,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for firebombing a New Jersey police officer's home.

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Shore Businesses Face Tough Road To Recovery Post-Sandy [SERIES]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:44:38 +0000

This is the third story in a five-day series titled, Revisiting the Jersey Shore After Sandy. In Part III we ask local businesses about the path of rebuilding after the storm and about reopening in time for Memorial Day.

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NJ Becoming More Business Friendly, Says CEOs [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:09 +0000

Against the backdrop of a still-struggling economy, New Jersey continues to make improvements in the eyes of CEOs over the past year both as a place to do business and expand their businesses, according to the newly-released 2013 C-Suite Survey conducted by the Rutgers University Bloustein School.
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NJ Tornadoes Aren't Uncommon [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:32 +0000

A tornado the size and magnitude of the one that rocked Oklahoma this week has never been seen in New Jersey, according to records and anecdotal accounts, but the Garden State is not immune to twisters.
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How Much Does A Family Of Four Cost In NJ? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:55 +0000

A new Gallup poll finds many Americans think a family of four needs about $58,000 a year to get by in their community, but most New Jerseyans believe the total should be a lot higher.
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Is Statewide All-Day Kindergarten a Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:11:05 +0000

Is it a good idea to offer full-day kindergarten statewide in New Jersey?
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Bill Closes Loophole for Sex Offenders [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Working with children would be prohibited for sex offenders, who are considered a risk to repeat their crimes, under a bill that's been introduced by Assemblywomen Caroline Casagrande and Pamela Lampitt.
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NJ Transit Delayed By Signal Problems, PATH Back To Normal

Dan Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:28:19 +0000

Signal problems are delaying all NJ Transit trains in and out of New York Penn Station by 30 minutes while PATH service is back to normal.
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Drug Suspect's Life On The Run Ends in Atlantic City

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:44 +0000

He's been off the radar since his 2010 arrest in connection with a massive heroin operation. But Edward Brown, Jr.'s trail ends in Atlantic City.

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Residents Plan Jersey Shore Trips Despite Sandy [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:28 +0000

As we rapidly approach the unofficial start of the summer season with the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, communities up and down the shore are continuing Superstorm Sandy clean-up efforts.
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Sammy Owners Face Animal Cruelty Charges

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:54 +0000

A Brick husband and wife accused of animal cruelty face the judge.
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Joint Base Cancels Fourth Of July Activities

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:23:27 +0000

The sequester has another casualty - the Fourth of July celebration at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
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Shore Rentals Still Available [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:08 +0000

The rental market for summer 2013 could be described as "soft" in the spots hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy, but that means potential vacationers can still get a good deal.
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Road Construction Not an Issue for Memorial Day Weekend [SERIES]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:27 +0000

This is the second story in a five-day series titled, Revisiting the Jersey Shore After Sandy. In Part II we examine how Sandy, construction or back-ups might affect your ride “down the Shore.”
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Drivers Reminded To Share the Road With Bikers [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:25 +0000

Motorcycle law enforcement officers with their bikes parked in a row participated in a rally in Freehold on Monday to highlight Motorcycle Safety Month.
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Should Owners of "Green" Vehicles Pay An Extra Fee? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:37 +0000

A New Jersey State Senator, who was going to introduce a measure to tax all drivers based on the number of miles they drive, has changed his mind, and is now crafting legislation that calls for a yearly fee for those who own electric and alternate fuel vehicles.
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Task Force Will Study Shore Beach Fees [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:31:12 +0000

A resolution moving through the State House would establish a task force to take a closer look at those much-maligned beach fees charged by most Jersey Shore towns.
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