Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 09:48:17 AM EDT
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Joe Ferriero
While Joe Ferriero has only temporarily stepped aside as BCDO chair to deal with his personal legal problems, many political heavyweights in Bergen County are already preparing for life after Joe.
Apparently, Ferriero is also now the target of a federal investigation.
Will Ferriero's absence hurt Democrats in Bergen County in November?
County races
Democrats in Monmouth County look forward to the November election knowing they need to win just one of two freeholder seats on the ballot to take control of the traditionally Republican county.
Democrats hope that they can finally break through the Republican stranglehold over Ocean County this year.
Municipal consolidation
Six Camden County towns may merge their police forces to reduce administrative costs.
Transportation
Governor Corzine's proposed toll hikes would affect the Atlantic City Expressway as well as the Parkway and Turnpike.
The Highlands
Governor Corzine approved the Highlands Master Plan.
The Shore
Authorities say they have caught the guy responsible for all the medical waste that washed up at the Jersey Shore last week.
Chris Christie
Congressman Frank Pallone puts the heat on US Attorney/Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie, who never seems to get burned.
Weather
Tropical Storm Hanna swept through the state yesterday, forcing many events to be cancelled or rescheduled and causing some nasty street flooding in Hoboken.
Sports
Minor league hockey may be coming to South Jersey.
Odd news
A pilot successfully landed his Cessna on the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway on Friday. |
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