News Throughout Bergen County, NJ
Pay-to-play rollback will get one more volley in Bergen, pitting county exec vs. freeholders
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 23:01
Bergen Freeholders approved an override of county exec's veto of pay-to-play changes, but the law will go up for vote one more time
Bergen County freeholders override County Executive Kathleen Donovan’s veto of less strict ‘pay-to-play’ ordinance
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 21:32
The override preserves a revised pay-to-play law that loosens restrictions on contributions to political parties by no-bid contractors doing business with the county. But the Freeholder Board still must take one more vote for final approval of the measure.
Forked River man to receive $6.6M after losing leg in construction accident in Leonia
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 19:01
An Ocean County man who lost his leg in a construction accident at Overpeck County Park four years ago will receive $6.6 million to settle his lawsuit with two North Jersey contractors.
Supporters of a new civic center in Ridgefield stunned over rejection
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:31
A day after voters rejected spending money for a planned multimillion-dollar civic center, backers said they were shocked and frustrated by Tuesday’s resounding defeat.
William Paterson University graduate's drive for diploma overcomes obstacles
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 18:01
Juana M. Ortiz was the first student to take a seat at William Paterson University’s graduation Wednesday and she traveled one of the hardest paths to get there. Born with cerebral palsy in the Dominican Republic, she was never able to go to school until she came to N.J. at 15.
Gov. Tom Kean to new William Paterson college grads: We need you in politics
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 17:31
Calling the partisan discord paralyzing Washington appalling, former Gov. Tom Kean called on new college graduates to consider a life in politics and public service during an address today at William Paterson University's commencement
NJ's TechLaunch announces second class of start-up companies
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:32
An online guide for Comic Con fans. A smartphone application that allows freelancers to show their work on the go. An electronic water bottle that measures your hydration level.
Sports Authority puts American Dream up for a vote on Friday
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:31
After months of delay, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority will vote Friday on whether to approve the long-delayed American Dream entertainment and retail complex in the Meadowlands
NJ Transit to host open forum tonight in Hoboken
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:01
NJ Transit customers will have a chance this evening to talk to the agency's senior management, including Executive Director James Weinstein, about their experiences using the statewide transit system. The agency will host its "We Are Listening" forum at the Hoboken Terminal from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside the waiting room area.
'American Dream' moving forward? NJSEA may vote on project Friday
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- Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 11:31
The NJSEA announced Wednesday that it would hold a special meeting Friday
