Tue Aug 19, 2008 at 09:43:25 AM EDT
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Neil Cohen
A favorite has emerged in the race to fill Neil Cohen's Assembly seat: Annette Quijano would be the first Hispanic and the first woman to represent this district in the legislature.
Scott Garrett
Scott Garrett's disgraceful record on the environment places him far outside the mainstream of New Jersey's delegation in Congress.
Transportation
Local police departments are stepping up their patrols of freeways in order to increase revenue.
The Courier Post identifies South Jersey's worst roads.
Hybrid cars are flying off dealers' lots, thanks to high gas prices.
Health
New Jersey preschoolers must receive a flu vaccine by the end of the year.
Public officials work to control the state's mosquito population.
UMDNJ
UMDNJ has laid off 75 employees in an effort to cut spending.
Bribery
Two contractors pled guilty yesterday to offering bribes to former Irvington Mayor Michael Steele.
An architect who offered a Union City Zoning Board membver a $3,400 dog as a bribe also pled guilty yesterday.
The Shore
The State Police issued fines to eight watercraft renters and revoked the rental permit of another for failing to comply with safety regulations.
Sports
Construction is set to begin on a new soccer stadium in Harrison which will be the home field for the Red Bulls MLS team.
Essex County College claims 11 Olympic athletes among its students and alumni. |
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