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NJ Red Light Cameras Still A Scam, Says Assemblyman [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:45 +0000

An agreement to partially refund some New Jersey drivers for fines they paid as a result of the red light camera program is on hold until a final 'approval of settlement' hearing that is scheduled for September 12th.

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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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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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Governor Christie Gets First Three Gun Control Bills [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:54 +0000

The first three bills in the New Jersey legislature's gun control package are now on Governor Chris Christie's desk.

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Shore Beaches Undergo Water Quality Tests [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:55 +0000

Since Sandy, health officials around the state have been keeping a close watch on water quality in our streams, lakes, bays and oceans, and with thousands expected to hit the beach this Memorial Day weekend, some are wondering, "Is the water safe?"

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Mystery Water Problem Continues For Jersey Shore Town [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:21 +0000

A mystery water problem remains unsolved in Lake Como and surrounding communities.

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NJ Senator Wants To Raise Cigarette Buying Age To 21 [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:27 +0000

Former New Jersey Governor and current State Senator Dick Codey plans to introduce a bill that would raise the minimum age for buying cigarettes in the Garden State from 19 to 21.

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Dog Bites Climb In NJ [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Between four and five million people become dog bite victims each year. In 2012 alone, State Farm experienced 77 dog bite claims in New Jersey and paid out more than $4.7 million.

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Should Drunk Driving Rules Be Stricter In New Jersey? [POLL/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:52 +0000

Federal transportation officials are recommending that acceptable blood alcohol levels for drivers be lowered from .08 to .05.

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Lessons Learned From Pinelands Fire [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:22:39 +0000

Today marks six years since an errant flare from a military fighter jet, at the Warren Grove Gunnery Range, sparked a raging wildfire that burned 17,000 acres in New Jersey's Pinelands.

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State Officials Act To Keep New Jersey Pedestrians Safe [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:36:24 +0000

Last year in the Garden State, 163 people were struck and killed by vehicles on our roadways.

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Texting While Driving Penalties Could Having You Thinking Twice [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:02 +0000

If you're one of those people, who still ignores the law against talking and texting on a hand-held cell phone while driving, you could soon be facing dramatically increased fines and possible loss of license.

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Gun Control Stays In The State House Spotlight [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:23:30 +0000

The gun control debate continues to rage on in Trenton as the State Senate House keeps incrementally advancing bills.

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State Officials Warn of Black Bear Dangers [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000

Thousands of black bears have come out of hibernation in New Jersey, and they've started roaming the Garden State, looking for food, mates and territories.

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Sandy-Debris a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes, NJ Officials Warn [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:39 +0000

State officials are voicing concern that all of the debris left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy more than 6 months ago could provide additional breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus.

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NJ Senate Committee Passes Sweeping Gun Reforms [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:44:43 +0000

The New Jersey State Senate has given the green light to a seven-bill gun safety package.

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Ohio Case Renews Hope For Families In New Jersey [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:19:56 +0000

The case in Ohio, in which three women were found alive on Monday after nearly a decade after they went missing, is giving many families a renewed hope that one day they may find their missing loved one. Unfortunately, cases like these are not the norm.

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Gun Control And The 2013 NJ Governor's Race [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:21:24 +0000

Gun control is the major debate in New Jersey recently, but will it become a gubernatorial campaign issue for Governor Chris Christie and his Democratic challenger, State Senator Barbara Buono?

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More Adolescents at Risk for Suicide Have Gun Access, Report Says [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:34:40 +0000

One in five children or teens at risk of committing suicide are able to access a handgun, according to a report presented to the Pediatric American Societies.

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Is Your Teen Driver Prepared? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:33:33 +0000

When it comes to coaching their teen behind the wheel, many New Jersey parents are taking a back seat.

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