Contentious Comcast, YES Network dispute remains unresolved as Yankees 2016 season approaches

Last November 18, six weeks after the Yankees 2015 season ended, one of the region’s cable providers, Comcast, dropped the YES Network, the team’s regional sports network since 2002. When Comcast pulled…

This kills more people on N.J. roads than anything else

Driver inattention was the top factor in fatal collisions in 2014, more than speeding and drug or alcohol impairment, according to a State Police analysis. Of the 582 drivers involved in a…

In death of a dolphin, a lesson in state secrecy | Editorial

Of all the Christie administration’s baffling refusals to grant public records requests — and there have been many — this could be the most ridiculous yet. The story begins with a wayward…

North Jersey casino plan marches forward despite outcry

TRENTON — A resolution to place a question on November’s ballot asking New Jersey voters to approve expanding casino gambling to the northern part of the state cleared its first legislative hurdle…

N.J. congressman launches fight to raise U.S. minimum wage to $15 an hour

Congressman Donald Norcross launches push to raise federal minimim wage Congressman Donald Norcross holds a press conference to push for his new legislation that outlines a plan to raise the federal minimum…

Republican debate: It's Christie vs. Rubio and Trump vs. Cruz

WASHINGTON — Gov. Chris Christie began the sixth Republican debate Thursday with an attack on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as seven GOP candidates shared a stage less than three weeks…

Pleasant Friday, but some wet weather ahead this weekend

Friday will be the warmest day in a while in New Jersey as we approach the midpoint of January. It’s expected to be a mostly sunny day with light winds and high…

Who won the Republican presidential debate? Political pros weigh in

TRENTON — After a week on the defensive about inconsistencies in his accounts of his stances on several big issues and just a few weeks from the Iowa Caucuses, Gov. Chris Christie…

N.J. teen singer is terrific in 'American Idol' Philadelphia auditions; recap

JACKSON — It seems as though New Jersey “American Idol” viewers will again have a talented local teen to support this season. Gianna Isabella, a 15-year-old belter from Jackson, kicked off Wednesday…

40-minute police chase results in gun, drug charges for Pa. man

TOMS RIVER — A Pennsylvania man was arrested early Wednesday morning after he led authorities on a 40-minute chase through Monmouth and Ocean counties, police said. The pursuit started at around 2:30…

Man indicted in hit-and-run that killed college student

TOMS RIVER — A grand jury in Ocean County has indicted a man on charges he left the scene of an accident that killed a college student. The indictment charged Mark Rothlein,…

Who will win tonight's Republican presidential debate?

TRENTON — Seven Republican presidential candidates meet for the sixth debate of the campaign and first of 2016 tonight. With the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1 and the New Hampshire primary scheduled…

Will N.J. escape the powerful storm expected to form in Atlantic?

Parts of northern New Jersey got brushed with a brief round of snow showers early Thursday, enough to whiten some roads during the morning commute. The snow should all be gone by…

Hillary Clinton Addresses "White Terrorism" and "Police Violence"

Hillary Clinton spoke about white extremism, police violence and white terrorism, comparing it on a level playing field as all terrorism, including ISIS. “When you have police violence that terrorizes communities,” she…

Jackson Resident Going to Hollywood on American Idol

PHILADELPHIA,PA-Jackson Township 15 year old Gianna Isabella impressed the judges on American Idol and advanced to Hollywood on the popular Fox television show. Isabella is the daughter of 80’s pop star Brenda…

Yeshiva sues Shore town after denial of boarding school application

OCEAN TWP. — A group representing a proposed Jewish boarding school is suing the township and its Zoning Board of Adjustment after its application for a 96-student Yeshiva was denied late last…

Kean Bans Hoverboards at Ocean County College Campus

Kean University joined a growing list of colleges to ban the use of hoverboards on campus, citing risks for personal injury. The two wheeled electric scooters which have gained notoriety for spontaneously…

N.J. baseball icon Monte Irvin dies at 96

HOUSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball’s exclusion of black…

New Jersey Democrats Aim to Takeover Atlantic City

Democrats are moving in to take control over Atlantic City, which after decades of Democrat control fell to Republicans in the last mayoral election. Now, Democrats are seeking legislative methods to regain…

State of the Christie-Obama Bromance Not Looking So Great

The bromance once held between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama seems to be in a downward spiral this week as Christie tries to distance himself from hug-buddy Obama…

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