Storms That Devastated Deep South Bash Parts Of Tri-State Area
A powerful storm system that killed more than 270 people across the South tore through the Tri-State area Thursday.
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A powerful storm system that killed more than 270 people across the South tore through the Tri-State area Thursday.
New Jersey voters were being a bit more generous, one year after they rejected most school budget proposals. According to a published report, the majority of budgets passed Wednesday in elections. A full, unofficial tally was expected Thursday.
New Jersey voters were not generous when it came to exceeding the new two percent property tax caps in school elections. They rejected increases in 12 of 14 municipalities that had referenda.
New York City has been one of President Barack Obama's favorite places to raise campaign cash, but his anti-Wall Street policies are apparently taking their toll.
Three breaches in just five days involved passengers slipping through security without being fully screened.
"I'm really honored and I'm really proud that I was able to do something that nobody else was able to do," The Donald said regarding the White House's decision to release President Obama's full birth certificate.
Councilman Dan Garodnick is spearheading a campaign to stop phony parking permits, calling it a matter of safety, congestion and fairness.
Babylon town supervisor Steve Bellone threw his hat into the ring for Suffolk County executive.
The administration is looking into which state employees could soon receive layoff notices, preparing for the possibility that an agreement for labor savings can't be reached.
Nassau County homeowners pay the highest median property taxes in the country, and there's no tax relief in sight. School costs are to blame, and education taxes on Long Island are projected to rise another four percent in 2012.
Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis says he'll campaign for state Senate in New Jersey while his lawyers fight to have his name put back on the ballot.
Sold inside blue or black packets, the bath salts are actually MDPV, a powder that when snorted causes hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and paranoia.
Unlike in other states, voters get a direct say on their taxes to pay for schools. They'll also vote on school board candidates.
New York City's new school chancellor, Dennis Walcott, said he's a believer in options for quality education and that includes charter schools.
Two major figures from the Garden State were on hand Tuesday night at the TIME '100 Most Influential People In The World' Gala, and both shared big dreams - and big plans - for New Jersey.
