Save The Bears Group Suing Nj Wildlife Council
-- A group opposed to killing bears says it is suing the New Jersey Fish and Game Council, two days after the council voted to authorize the state's first black bear hunt in five years. The Bear Ed...
Trends For New Jersey's Coast Vacation Destinations By Worldwide Vacation Lodging Directory Rentalo.com
Vacation Rentals Versus Hotels Comparison Shopping Trends, Vacation Planning Trends, and Vacation Themes Trends for New Jersey Coast’s Top Vacation Destinations
Protests Mar Groundbreaking For Nj Nets' Nyc Arena
As protesters chanted and staged a mock funeral for the "soul'' of Brooklyn, supporters enjoyed a lavish spread catered by developer Bruce Ratner."Today is a great day for Brooklyn and for the soul of...
Bill Would Allow Direct Wine Shipments In Nj
Two Democratic senators who sponsored the bill say lifting the direct-shipping ban would benefit consumers while also helping the state's emerging wine industry.New Jersey is the sixth-largest wine pr...
Save The Bears Group Suing Nj Wildlife Council
— A group opposed to killing bears says it is suing the New Jersey Fish and Game Council, two days after the council voted to authorize the state's first black bear hunt in five years.
Tea-party Affiliated Protestors Seek 'no' Vote From Rep. John Adler
— As Democratic House leaders worked to line up the 216 votes they need to pass the health care bill, about 50 activists lined Main Street, hoping their demonstration will press Rep. John Adler,...
Weekend Rain Could Produce Flooding In Nj
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire state from Friday night through Sunday morning.Forecasters say anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall over the weekend, wit...
Protests Mar Groundbreaking For Nj Nets' Nyc Arena
NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials broke ground Thursday on a much-delayed 22-acre development project that will bring the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn.
Protests Mar Groundbreaking For Nj Nets' Nyc Arena
NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials broke ground Thursday on a much-delayed 22-acre development project that will bring the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn.
Ny, Nj Jets Hit Birds, Return Safely To Airports
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Two jetliners crossed paths with flocks of Canada geese shortly after taking off from airports on consecutive days in New York and New Jersey, and the collisions with the large...
Protests Mar Groundbreaking For Nj Nets' Nyc Arena
NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials broke ground Thursday on a much-delayed 22-acre development project that will bring the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn.
Bear Group Suing State Fish And Game Council
Bear Education and Resource Group claims the council violated the Open Public Meeting Act, which requires the council to allow members of the public to attend its meetings.
<p>rain This Weekend Could Bring Flooding<p/>
Herald Staff ReportForecasters are warning residents in the Northeast region, including Sussex County, of high amounts of rain this weekend that may cause flooding due to existing snow on the ground.P...
<p>sparta Police Warn Motorists</p>
SPARTA — Township police issued a warning to drivers Thursday: Your fellow drivers are watching you. “A substantial amount of people arrested for DWI in Sparta Township draw the attention of polic...
Officials Break Ground For Nj Nets' Brooklyn Arena
NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials have broken ground on a New York City development project including a $1 billion arena for the New Jersey Nets basketball team amid hollers and whistles of the project's opp...
Weekend Rain Could Leave Garden State Flooded
-- Another major storm is headed toward New Jersey, but this time forecasters say it will bring lots of rain instead of snow. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire st...
Man Breaks Into Church, Attacks Nun
says a church worker at Saint Lucy's says a man broke into the convent around 11:30 Thursday morning, through the basement and started rummaging through the rooms when a nun startled him. "He at...
Man Attacks Nun At Newark Church, Steals Computer
Jim Goodness, a spokesman for the Newark Archdiocese, said the 55-year-old nun was working in the convent of St. Lucy's Church around 11 a.m. Thursday when she heard a noise and saw a man wearing a da...
Pupils Leave Manasquan School; Bank Robbery Probe Continues
— The majority of children attending Manasquan Elementary School have been released to their parents following a report of a bank robbery in the area, school officials said.
Red Bulls Acquire Midfielder Robinson From Toronto
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Red Bulls have acquired Welsh former national midfielder Carl Robinson from Toronto FC for a fourth-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
<p>former New Jersey Resident Captured In Yemen After He Shot His Way Out Of A Hospital <p/>
BUENA (AP) — Yemen counterterrorism authorities captured a U.S. citizen of Somali origin after he shot his way out of a hospital in the Middle Eastern country, where he was being held after a sweep ...
No Injuries When Plane Hits Flock Of Birds, Returns To Airport
-- Officials say a Continental Airlines jet with 301 people aboard returned safely to Newark Liberty International Airport after it struck a flock of geese shortly after takeoff. No one was injured. ...
Local Man Still Collecting Prosthetics, Wheelchairs For Haiti's Earthquake Victims
The Wall man who has been collecting prosthetics, wheelchairs, walkers and other items for victims of the January earthquake in Haiti has scheduled two more dropoff events.
New Jersey’s Christie May Privatize State Jobs To Reduce Costs
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he may privatize some state jobs in 2011, as he struggles to close an $11 billion budget deficit amid rising costs for employee salaries...
No Injuries When Plane Hits Flock Of Birds
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Officials say a Continental Airlines jet with 301 people aboard returned safely to Newark Liberty International Airport after it struck a flock of geese shortly after takeoff. No ...
<p>"eleanor Roosevelt" To Be At Sussex County Presentation Tonight</p>
In honor of Women’s History Month, Project Self-Sufficiency will present “Eleanor Roosevelt: A New Woman” tonight at 7 p.m. The presentation will be given by Rene Goodwin, an actress, singer and...
House Fire In Keasbey Section Of Woodbridge Leaves Two Displaced
Keasbey Fire Chief Stephen Starrick said firefighters were called to 69 Glenn Drive around 9:23 a.m. Thursday where they found the contents burning in a closet and back bedroom on the second floor of ...
East Brunswick Police Officer Injured During Traffic Stop
— A township police officer sustained injuries Tuesday night during a traffic stop when he was clipped by a car whose driver sped away but was later apprehended, police said.
Rahway Driver Hits Tree, Dies
— A city woman died Wednesday when her car struck a tree on Old Lake Avenue after she suffered "a medical emergency'' near the intersection of West Hazelwood Avenue, authorities said.
Contaminated Soil Spill Closes Pfeiffer Boulevard In Perth Amboy
— Pfeiffer Boulevard, between Chamberlain Avenue and Convery Boulevard, is closed to traffic, after a dump truck overturned, spilling contaminated soil on the roadway.
Tennessee State University Risks Losing Its Accreditation
Tennessee State University's accreditation is at risk this year unless it proves professors adequately test students, administrators make results-driven decisions and instructors have the right creden...
N.j. Off Duty Cop Accused Of Forgetting Loaded Gun On Sidewalk While Drunk
— Chatham Borough police Sgt. Roy George is facing a department disciplinary hearing for allegedly leaving a backpack containing a loaded handgun on a sidewalk in Westfield after a night of drin...
Cash, Drugs Seized At Long Branch Home
— Police executed a search warrant at a Branchport Avenue home, where they arrested two city residents and seized cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, authorities said.
9th Teenager Arrested In Killing Of Camden Couple
-- A ninth teenager is charged with murder in the case of a couple whose bodies were found buried in a yard in Camden. Eighteen-year-old Shaniqua Pierre is from Deptford. The bodies of 23-year-o...
Woman Dies In Early Morning Edison House Fire
Police Lt. Salvatore Filannino said a family member called the woman around 1 a.m. Thursday and got no response. The family member drove to the house at 5 Eastlick Road arriving at 2:43 a.m. to find h...
Former Johnson & Johnson Manager Sentenced For Fraud
— George Mandas, a former sales manager for Johnson & Johnson, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to nine months in prison on charges of mail fraud and income tax evasion.
Heavy Rains Could Bring Flooding To Central Jersey This Weekend
— With the forecast of 2 to 4 inches of rain this weekend, the National Weather Service is predicting that flooding is likely this weekend through early next week.
Hero Dog From Rahway Finalist For National Award
— Jackson, a chocolate brown Doberman pinscher, owned by Jeffrey Pattie is among 10 finalists in the Humane Society of the United States Dogs of Valor Award
Rutgers Summer Session Offers Gifted Education Certificate Series
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. Gifted and talented children deserve an education appropriate to their needs and talents. That's the philosophy behind Rutgers-New Brunswick's new Summer Session graduate certifica...
Rahway High School Holds Mock Career Fair
At Rahway High School, there are several business classes that work to prepare students for the workplace and offer a taste of the professional world. The business classes offered at RHS are very help...
N.j. Prosecutors Want Adult Trials For Teen Suspects In Camden Murders
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office filed motions Wednesday in Superior Court in Camden to have the minors, including a 14-year-old Camden girl, charged as adults in connection with the grisly murde...
Groundbreaking Ceremony For Brooklyn Arena
The Thursday afternoon event will be attended by local and state officials, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. David Paterson. In addition to the arena, developer Bruce Ratner has proposed bui...
2010 Seaside Heights St. Patrick's Day Parade Postponed Due To Rain
parade had been scheduled for Saturday, but organizers decided to postpone it for a week because of the weather, said John J. Sweeney, the chairman of the Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade. He sai...
<p>christie Looks For Ways To Privatize Jobs</p>
By BETH DeFALCOAssociated Press WriterTRENTON — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is looking at ways to privatize jobs to save money as he tries to find to plug a projected $11 billion budget deficit f...
<p>strong Aftershock Rocks Chile As New President Is Sworn In<p/>
President Sebastian Pinera gestures after being sworn in as Chile's new president at the Congress in Valparaiso, Chile, Thursday. The strongest aftershock since the country's Feb. 27 devastating 8.8 m...
Fbi Looks Into Buena Man, 26, Linked To Al-qaida Attack
The FBI is investigating the case of an al-Qaida member from New Jersey who's accused of trying to shoot his way out of a hospital in Yemen. FBI spokesman Rich Wolf in Baltimore confirmed Thursday ...
House Fire Reported In Liberty Corner Section Of Bernards
The house fire was called in at approximately 8 a.m.There is an initial report that a floor collapse inside the structure has caused the fire to flare up.This story is developing. Continue to visit
South Plainfield School Board Names Veteran Member To Fill Vacancy
— The South Plainfield Board of Education Wednesday night named veteran member Pio Pennisi to fill a vacancy on the panel created by the recent resignation of Timothy Morgan, board president Jim...
Gov Chris Christie Seeks To Privatize Jobs To Reign In Spending
— New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is looking at ways to privatize jobs to save money as he tries to find to plug a projected $11 billion budget deficit for the 2011 year.
Feds Arrest N.j. Man They Say Is Linked To Al-qaida
— Federal authorities in the Middle East have taken into custody a 26-year-old Buena resident they believe is an al-Qaida operative, a South Jersey television station reported Wednesday evening.
Asbury Park Man Arrested, Accused Of Car Burglaries, Vehicle Theft
— Police have arrested a 30-year-old Asbury Park man who they say burglarized two cars in the Middlebrook Apartments complex, then stole a third car to get away when one of the residents began t...
Fbi Looking Into Nj Man Linked To Attack In Yemen
HADDONFIELD, N.J. (AP) -- The FBI is investigating the case of an alleged al-Qaida member from New Jersey who's accused of trying to shoot his way out of a hospital in Yemen.
"toxic" Neighbor Gets A Second Chance
-- An 84-year-old partially blind and deaf New Jersey woman who the mayor calls ``toxic'' has six months to get along with her neighbors. Otherwise, a judge told Susanna Reinhardt on Wednesday that...
Ex-perth Amboy Official Tied To Vas Corruption Case Gets Five Years Probation For Misuse Of Funds
— A former Perth Amboy official and teacher who was named in the corruption case involving former city mayor Joseph Vas was sentenced Wednesday to five years probation. Two other officials who p...
N.j. Judge Orders Complaining Neighbor To Stop Or Face Harassment Charges
Otherwise, a judge told Susanna Reinhardt on Wednesday that she might stand trial for harassment if she doesn't end her unfounded complaints. Reinhardt has called police 35 times in the past three yea...
Fog Will Give Way To Cloudy Skies This Morning
Up to a quarter of an inch of rain is possible tomorrow, when the high temperature will be around 51 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Rain may be heavy at times on Saturday, when up...
Nj Judge Gives Complaining Neighbor Second Chance
The charges stem from a November incident. Neighbor Gene Alonso said Reinhardt showed up at his front door around 11 p.m. and demanded that he trim his shrubs along a sidewalk.
City Cuts Funds For Memorial Day, Veterans Day Events
Business Administrator Anthony Iacono says the city would spend half of the $8,000 it traditionally allocates for the events. Mayor Alex Blanco says he'll help veterans raise the remainder of the f...
Most Oppose Internet Gambling, Sports Betting
-- A new poll finds most Americans oppose Internet and sports betting, but have gambled themselves at a casino. The Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll found two-thirds of those surveyed...
Seton Hall Eliminated By Notre Dame
-- With a healthy Luke Harangody back in top form, Notre Dame stopped Seton Hall in its run-and-gun tracks to take another big step toward the NCAA tournament. Harangody had 20 points and 10 reboun...
Paterson Man Accused Of Raping, Impregnating, Beating Daughters
— A New Jersey man with apocalyptic visions is accused of years of terrorizing his family, raping his five daughters and impregnating three, beating his children with wooden boards and even movi...
N.j. City Cuts Funding For Veteran Events
Business Administrator Anthony Iacono says the city would spend half of the $8,000 it traditionally allocates for the events. Mayor Alex Blanco says he'll help veterans raise the remainder of the fund...
Many In U.s. Oppose Internet, Sports Betting
The Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll found two-thirds of those surveyed oppose changing the law to allow bets to be placed over the Internet, and 53 percent oppose allowing bets on the o...
Criticism Persists For Burlco Administrator
— Burlington County's newly appointed administrator, already under fire for his unpaid child-support obligations, faced a blunt question at the freeholders' meeting Wednesday night.
Private Jail Wins Support Of Group
Citing county officials' belief that they could save millions each year by hiring a private corrections company to build and operate at least part of a new correctional complex, the New Jersey Taxpaye...
Flower Shows Bloom In Burlington County
One show to be hosted by Burlington County College in Mount Holly will resemble the Philadelphia Flower Show but in miniature with live plants, a landscape display, hanging artwork, handcrafted flower...
Glassboro Gets $1.2m To Transform Old Depot
That effort ended with word a windfall on Wednesday -- almost $1.2 million in federal stimulus funds to restore the 150-year-old landmark. "We could not be happier," declared Mayor Leo McCabe. "This h...
Head Injury Rules Outlined
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association made the proposal Monday during a hearing of the Assembly Education Committee in Trenton, and is expected to adopt the regulation next month. ...
Marijuana Operation Sets Record
A police officer, who smelled marijuana smoke in Monroe, Middlesex County, followed his nose to help crack what authorities allege was the biggest indoor pot-growing operation in the state's history.
Willingboro Approves Upgrades To 8 Schools
Residents supported the project, 877-782, in a referendum Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the township clerk's office. District officials say they expect to spend more than $39 million f...
Legislation Would Make N.j. Workers Live In State
In three years, the 53-year-old Jacobs hopes to retire. But if a new bill is passed that requires New Jersey's public workers to live in the state, she'll be forced to move to New Jersey in 2 1/2 year...
Glo. Twp. Mayor Plans Chat At Deli Sunday
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shop at 200 E. Evesham Road. The mayor plans to hold these events monthly at various businesses throughout the township.
Maple Sugaring Demonstrations Set For Saturday
File Photo by Amy Paterson/New Jersey Herald Jack Shuart, acting regional forester with the New Jersey Forest Service, uses a brace and bit to drill a new tapping hole in a maple tree on Lusscroft Far...
$10 Million Marijuana Bust Sets Record
MONROE TOWNSHIP (AP) — Officials seized more than $10 million worth of marijuana plants and arrested three people in a pot-growing bust they’re calling the largest in state history, state police s...
Larissa's Barber Shop Opens On Route 22 In Green Brook
While living the past 18 years in America, Birioukova had two children with her husband, earned her barber certification and worked in shops in New York and the North Branch section of Branchburg. She...
Former Librarian Owns Book Trader In Colonia Section Of Woodbridge
The Book Trader, a small shop with a giant inventory of 250,000 books, used to be in Rahway. That's where Fredericks, then just a customer, used to bring books to trade in for children's titles for he...
Somerset Patriots To Hold Job Fair On March 13
— The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots are looking to hire game day staff, mascots and concession workers at a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at TD Bank...
Edison Public Library To Host Program On Procrastination
Are you late paying the IRS? Have you given up on all your New Year"s resolutions? Constantly late because of chronic disorganization? Antoniewicz will explain the roots of procrastination and help un...
Whither Hot "hare" Balloon
A highlight of the annual festival long has been the 166-foot tall pink Energizer Bunny Hot "Hare" Balloon. But the bunny's sponsors at the Energizer battery company decided to skip New Jersey this ye...
Prospect Of Losing Ems Riles Lakewood Seniors
— With a crowd in the hundreds, seniors continued pushing back Wednesday against a proposal to trade in the township's public ambulance service for a private one, calling the effort to shave $1 ...
N.j. Job Losses Hit 228,300; Worst Since '90s
New Jersey's economy lost 114,100 jobs in 2009 and another 9,100 jobs in January 2010, the state reported Wednesday, offering evidence that the recession has been the most severe since the early 1990s...
Mavericks Beat Nets For 13th Straight Victory
Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, hitting 5 of 8 from 3-point range, and the Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straigh...
<b>83-acre Solar Farm Proposed</b>
jgreen@sjnewsco.com UPPER DEERFIELD TWP. - A Marlton-based landowner wants to use nearly 90 acres here, part of it farmland, to generate about 20 megawatts of electricity from solar panels. Robert ...
<b>bar Assoc. Scholarships Awarded</b>
Thursday, March 11, 2010 From staff reports The Cumberland County Bar Association announced recently that it will be awarding several scholarships totaling $20,000 for the 2010-2011 academic year...
<b>dead Pit Bull Found</b>
jladay@sjnewsco.com MILLVILLE - Millville Animal Control and the Cumberland County SPCA are investigating the discovery of a dead pitt bull in Hankins Pond. The dog was found Friday, lodged in the ...
<b>milllville Gunshot Victim Id'd</b>
smccullen@sjnewsco.com MILLVILLE - Police are continuing their investigation into gunfire at Dock and Foundry streets late Monday that left a 24-year-old city man injured. Police on Wednesday ident...
<b>southern Shore Festival Announces Performers</b>
mdunn@sjnewsco.com MILLVILLE - The full line-up for this year's Southern Shore Music Festival has yet to be unveiled, but some artists have already announced through their Web sites that they will ...
Bank Of America To End Debit Card Overdrafts
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It’s a step that may become a common move ahead of new regul...
<b>wandering Alzheimer's Patient Found</b>
Thursday, March 11, 2010 From staff reports DEERFIELD TWP. - A Rosenhayn man suffering from Alzheimer's disease was quickly found after he wandered away from his home Tuesday night thanks to a Cu...
Freeholders Honor Boy Who Saved Neighbor’s Home From Fire
Photo by Anna Murphey/New Jersey HeraldFreeholder Rich Zeoli presents Ian Fagan, 5, of Lafayette, with a certificate of recognition for shouting “fire” and alerting his mother, Debbie, when their ...
Frankford Mall Suit Negotiations Continue
ctatu@njherald.com FRANKFORD — Negotiations are continuing between Frankford Township and outlet mall developer Sussex Commons, but officials are keeping mum on how soon it might be before they reac...
<p>ex-cop Wants Holiday Pay</p>
pmolnar@njherald.com VERNON -- The Vernon police officer at the center of the township's racketeering lawsuit is now demanding to be paid for 2010 holiday days, despite being granted early retirement...
High Point Teachers Ok 3.7 Percent Raises
ctatu@njherald.com SUSSEX — Members of the High Point Education Association and the High Point Regional High School Board of Education finalized a four-year contract calling for 3.7 percent pay incr...
Franklin School Board Considers Sweeping Cuts To Make Up For Expected State-aid Shortfall
— Ericka Truesdale is worried that her children may not be able to participate in extracurricular activities if before- and after-school busing is cut from Franklin Township's proposed 2010-2011...
North Hunterdon In Group Iv Final
The North 2 champions took the court with an immediate offensive rhythm and kept it going for a 67-44 victory over North 1 champion East Orange. "We've been working hard for this all season," sophomor...
Rutgers' Brown Trying To Prove His Value
Now, three months after ending his senior campaign as one of the Big East's most productive receivers, Brown finds himself needing to prove himself all over again. Brown appears to be off to a rocky s...
Nj Police Seek Public's Help In Finding Shooter
— Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who shot and robbed a minibus driver, then stole the vehicle and ran him over, leaving him paralyzed.
How To Cope With New Fees, Rules On Credit Cards
Buried in your wallet is a credit card that's older than the lava lamp in your rec room. You rarely use it, but you don't want to close the account because that could hurt your credit score. Plus, it'...
Rep. Adler Pushing For Tax Credit In Lieu Of Social Security Increase
— Rep. John Adler, D-N.J., said Wednesday he is making a second attempt to get a one-time, $250 tax credit for seniors and disabled veterans, who for the first time in 30 years are not seeing an...
Snowstorms Put Ac Casinos At Financial Loss
By WAYNE PARRYAssociated Press WriterATLANTIC CITY — The snowiest month ever recorded in Atlantic City kept would-be gamblers frozen in their homes in February, contributing to a 15.7 percent decrea...