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Government
Report: Net Property Tax Increase Much Higher Under Christie Than Corzine
Net property taxes in New Jersey rose 22.4 percent in Gov. Chris Christie's first three years in office, compared to just 6 percent in Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's last three years in of...
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The Neighborhood Files
Five Things You Need to Know About Earth Day
Monday marks the 44th annual Earth Day, a celebration that began in 1970 as a protest movement against pollution. Here are five facts about why we "go green" every April 22. 1....
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Government
Mantoloking Home's Elevation Featured in FEMA Video As Reason for Its Hurricane Survival
Ed Wright's home is one of the few left standing. But before Hurricane Sandy, it was one of the few up on pilings on his street in Mantoloking. So many others were at ground level, and a ...
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Police & Fire
Gun Owners with Children Required to Keep Guns Locked or Secured
Gun owners who live with minors are required to keep guns locked or secured, but face only a potential disorderly person's offense if they are found guilty of violating that law, a...
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Volunteers in the News
Students Aid in Sandy Recovery Effort
As recovery from Superstorm Sandy continues, the effort is being assisted by volunteers. Recently, approximately 600 students, faculty members, and alumni from New Jersey Institute o...