Mario Cuomo Dead at 82
From 1979 to 1994, Mario Cuomo served as Lt. Governor and Governor of New York State. On New Years, day, the staunch Democrat who drew national attention for his public criticism of…
"HELP NOT HANDCUFFS" GROUP CLAIMS FIRST OCPO FACEBOOK FOLLOWER OF THE WEEK TITLE…
“HELP NOT HANDCUFFS” GROUP CLAIMS FIRST OCPO FACEBOOK FOLLOWER OF THE WEEK TITLE FOR 2015 The OCPO commends the “Help not Handcuffs” community campaign to assist and find help for those suffering…
Judge Sends Disbarred Attorney to Prison for 7 Years for Diverting over $100k
A former West Long Branch attorney, disbarred from the practice of law in November 2012, was sentenced to seven years in a New Jersey state prison after he was convicted earlier this…
When a Patient’s Death is Broadcast Without Permission
by Charles Ornstein This story was co-published with the New York Times. Anita Chanko could not sleep. At 4 a.m., on an August night in 2012, she settled onto the couch in…
Toms River Statement on Friendly Village Fire
by Debbi Winogracki Toms River Township TOMS RIVER- In a joint statement, officials from Toms River Township, Mayor Thomas Kelaher, and representatives from United Water expressed their concern for homeowners and residents…
Jackson to create port-a-potty registration fee amid surge in outdoor toilets township wide
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In response to a growing number of portable toilets popping up in residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Jackson Township officials are moving to regulate the use, placement, and…