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New Jersey fluoridation plan draws detractors in...
Proponents say the New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act - A1811 in the Assembly and S959 in the Senate - would help combat tooth decay.
New Jersey State Museum Presents 'Botanica...
The New Jersey State Museum is presenting "Botanica Magnifica: Photographs by Jonathan Singer," an exhibition featuring the acclaimed botanical photographs of the Bayonne-based artist.
Giants Super Bowl 2012 Rally at MetLife Stadium in...
A Giants Super Bowl 2012 rally at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is planned for Tuesday afternoon, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie announced Monday.
New Jersey gay marriage votes set for later in...
NEW YORK - New Jersey's Democrat-controlled state legislature will vote next week on bills to legalize same-sex marriage, the Democratic leadership said on Monday, adding pressure to Governor Chris Christie who opposes the measure. The state senate has scheduled a vote on February 13 and the assembly will take up the issue three days later. A similar bid to approve marriage for same ...
New Jersey Fracking Opponents Take Second Shot at...
New Jersey (STONJ1) Democrats will try for a second time to prohibit fracking for natural gas in the most densely populated U.S. state, after Governor Chris Christie vetoed a ban in August and lodged a one-year moratorium.
New Jersey Claims the Giants
Everyone loves a winner, and New Jersey's Members of Congress are no different.
Will New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets Ever Win a NBA...
On February 5, 2012, I watched my favorite NFL team, the New York Giants, defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI for our fourth Super Bowl win. I'm a huge sports fan, and I was in the Rose Bowl in 1987 for out first Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos,...
New Jersey toughens missing child law
It is now a felony crime in New Jersey if one fails to report a child missing within 24 hours.
Ilya Kovalchuk has a goal, 2 assists; New Jersey...
NEWARK, N.J. - While Ilya Kovalchuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils' surge since the all-star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game.
Kovalchuk leads Devils to 5-2 win over Penguins
While Ilya Kovachuk refuses to take credit for the New Jersey Devils' surge since the All-Star break, his teammates can see that the forward has elevated his game. Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and the Devils extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
New Jersey already planning 2014 Super Bowl
Even before a team from the Meadowlands - the New York Giants - earned a spot in the Super Bowl, New Jersey was preparing for a Super Bowl at the Meadowlands.
A Bar Called Murphs - New Jersey Politics -...
There are some cases I just cannot resist.??ANTHONY MURPHY, INC. t/a MURPHS LIQUOR & BAR and PETER MURPHY, Individually, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. DIRECTOR, NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF TAXATION, Defendant-Respondent is one of them. Murphs Liquor & Bar in Totowa strikes me as the type of??place I spent too much time in??while young.?? Undoubtedly it is the ...
NBA: Minnesota 108, New Jersey 105
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Late foul shots from J.J. Barea and Luke Ridnour, along with a steal by Ricky Rubio, brought the Minnesota Timberwolves a 108-105 win over New Jersey Friday.
New Jersey CFO gets 20 years for advertising child...
A financial officer who admitted advertising child pornography for others to download was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. Announces Record Year...
FORT LEE, N.J. -- Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:BKJ), holding company for Bank of New Jersey, reported record annual and fourth quarter net income as well as record levels for assets, loans, and ...

Florida at New Jersey: DeBoer Looking To Beat Former Team
New Jersey Devils head coach Peter DeBoer wants to beat the Florida Panthers, and he's not making it a secret. "Sure, I looked when we were going to go back to Florida. Absolutely,"  DeBoer told Tom Gulitti of The Bergen Record . "I've got three years of friendships here and I follow the team closely. I poured a lot of hours into the individual players here and watched them grow - the (Jason ...
Bergen County drill tests response to child...
More than 100 law enforcement officers from throughout Bergen County took part Friday in the first-ever field exercise designed to test how authorities coordinate their response to child abduction cases.
Census: Incomes fall for New Jersey families
New Jersey incomes dropped last year, especially in Bergen County, as workers continued to struggle in a stagnant economy and unemployment remained stuck above 9 percent, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.
Crimes reported in New Jersey by town and type in...
Bergen County Pop. Violent crime Murder, nonnegligent manslaughter Forcible rapeRobberyAggravated assaultProperty crimeBurglaryLarceny theftMotor vehicle theftArsonAllendale6,641301026095011Alpine2,5521000184400Bergenfield25,6803001920107297621Bogota7,93312012972214830Carlstadt6,111190051415416104340Cliffside Park23,13932006262216914750Closter8,7592001161124900Cresskill8 ...
Four men arrested in burglaries after high-speed...
Google MapsFour men suspected in several burglaries were arrested after a high-speed police chase through Sparta on Friday night. BERGEN COUNTY — Four Bergen County men suspected in a series of burglaries of several high-end homes, including three in March,...
Carlstadt may join 2 towns in studying police...
Wallington and East Rutherford passed resolutions in June to ask the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office to fund a feasibility study with a grant not to exceed $30,000. The municipalities are two of 16 in Bergen County that applied for a piece of a $1 million pie the Prosecutor's Office made available last year for police consolidation studies.
County in talks to patrol 3 towns
Bergen County is in "earnest" negotiations with at least three towns to provide policing in an arrangement similar to one unveiled in Carlstadt this week, the county administrator said Friday, fueling speculation that officials are contemplating a new direction for the embattled county police department.
Bergen County man sentenced to 20 years in prison...
AP Photo/Bergen County prosecutors officeJoseph Barbarino LODI — A northern New Jersey man convicted of murdering his brother when both were youngsters in 1972 has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. The term imposed today on Joseph Barbarino...
The Record: Letters, July 14, 2011
Letters on belt-tightening in Bergen County government and wrestling with debt ceiling and spending.
Bergen County Police will patrol part of Carlstadt
The Bergen County Police Department will begin patrolling parts of Carlstadt as soon as September, officials said Wednesday.
6 Bergen County towns urged to conserve water...
Google MapsA water main break on Route 9 near Hollywood Avenue is causing water shortages or no water to Bergen County residents. BERGEN COUNTY — United Water says a water main break in Englewood Cliffs may cause low water pressure...
BCC board opens discussions on potential departure...
The head of the Bergen Community College board said trustees launched discussions Wednesday with president G. Jeremiah Ryan Wednesday about his possible departure. The news capped days of rumors that Ryan might be fired.
Mistrial declared in Mahwah pastor's sexual...
Bergen County Prosecutor's OfficeCurtis Franklin, 44, of Mahwah MAHWAH — A mistrial was declared today in the sexual assault trial of a Mahwah pastor less than a week after a juror was found to have researched the case online and...
Steroid use targeted within law enforcement
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli praised reforms announced recently by Attorney General Paula Dow to combat steroid use in law enforcement, saying it will allow law enforcement executives throughout the county greater flexibility in confronting what has been a complex problem.
Still on patrol in cyberspace
Donofrio developed and supervised the computer crime unit and the undercover technology and internet investigators at the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. He designed the computer forensics network and laboratory infrastructures and oversaw live computer incident response. When he retired as a Detective Lieutenant earlier this year, the graduate of John Jay College was in charge of eight full time detectives and a 30 member task force. Prior to his work with the County, Donofrio served eight...
Shuttle veteran from Demarest reflects on...
With the final Space Shuttle mission scheduled to lift off Friday, weather-permitting, one Bergen County native will be following the Atlantis launch with mixed feelings.
Democratic Bergen freeholder criticizes 4 GOP...
Bergen County Freeholder David Ganz criticized four of his fellow board members Tuesday for delaying a resolution that would make county pay-to-play rules stricter.
Middlesex County man accused of arranging sex...
Harmanpreet Sharma of Avenel was charged with luring, attempted sexual assault and attempted endangering the welfare of a minor, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said.
Bergen sheriff's officer attacked as he serves...
A city man allegedly attacked a Bergen County sheriff's officer who was trying to serve court papers at a boarding house, authorities said Monday.
Bergen County Habitat for Humanity finds new ways...
Sunday's garden tour is the latest in a series of new types of fundraising events that have allowed Habitat to boost its revenue even in these tough economic times, organizers said.
Weinberg tries again to fund family planning
Sen. Loretta Weinberg is persistent. The veteran Bergen County Democrat will try again today to get nearly $7.5 million in funding for family planning services put back into the state budget, despite being repeatedly rebuffed by Gov. Chris Christie.
Bergen Executive Donovan says no to new SUVs,...
Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan has rejected two spending requests from Sheriff Michael Saudino, one for three Chevrolet Tahoes and another for new uniforms for him and his undersheriffs.
North Jersey bicyclists raise $550,000 to battle...
About 500 bicyclists set off Sunday morning on rides around northern Bergen County as part of a fund-raiser benefiting four North Jersey schools dedicated to teaching children with autism.
New Jersey awards millions in tax breaks to North...
Grants to Aeropostale, Inc., Bed, Bath and Beyond, Realogy Corp. and two New York companies looking to move into Bergen or Passaic counties were among those totaling mroe than $16 million approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) at its monthly meeting Friday.
2 arrested in Leonia break-ins, car thefts
Two New York City men police believe were behind a string of burglaries in Leonia were arrested Thursday by detectives from the Leonia Police Department and investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office.

  Bergen authorities believe recent burglaries may...
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