Teachers In L.I. Town Agree To Pay Freeze
In Deer Park, Long Island, teachers have given the thumbs up to a pay freeze that will save the district an estimated $1.2 million.
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In Deer Park, Long Island, teachers have given the thumbs up to a pay freeze that will save the district an estimated $1.2 million.
Many people thought Democrats were just playing possum when they said they wouldn't vote for the tax cut. One local senator said those people are sorely mistaken.
In two opinions published Friday, Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto objected to Judge Edwin Stern participating in court decisions when the other justices are present.
New Jersey's Motor Vehicles Commission has bowed out of a seven-year battle and has quietly begun offering license plates this month with the slogan "Choose Life.''
The vote is scheduled even though Christie and the state Assembly's prime sponsor of medical marijuana struck a deal on regulations last week.
Federal Transportation Department documents show New Jersey Transit sought a new Early System Work Agreement in January to speed up the project.
Rep. Chris Smith organized a bipartisan group of lawmakers in February to nominate the winner, imprisoned Chinese activist Liu Xiaobo and two other human rights advocates for the award.
Anthony Clark was a manager in the city's Neighborhood Services Department. He pleaded guilty to attempted extortion during an appearance in U.S. District Court in Trenton.
A report to Gov. Christie on the future of gaming recommended the state get out of the horse racing business. A $30 million subsidy to fatten racing purses was recently allowed to lapse.
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The suspended office manager for a New Jersey college's student government organization has admitted stealing $502,000 in student funds.
Christie announced Thursday that the two sides agreed to a 2 percent cap on salary increases arbitrators can award to police and firefighters who dispute their contract. The agreement will end in three years.
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