Bernice posts 2015 Council calendar; notes Elmwood Gardens plan proceeds.. Olddoc bids farewell to 2014.. Jackie's Photo Blog: Gordon Ramsay did Blackberry's no favor..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Not gone, Yvonne strikes again"

NEWS --

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield (59) at Union Catholic (69)"
Congressman Holt:  "Rush Holt bids farewell after eight terms"

Dunellen:  "Raccoon tests positive for rabies"
Edison:  "First responders battle fire on Plainfield Avenue"
Essex County:  "'Code Blue' program launched to help homeless on cold nights"
Linden:  "New mayor Armstead may keep county job to retain pension benefits"
New Brunswick:  "Police investigate two home invasions near Rutgers"
Woodbury:  "Thousands in cash utility, tax payments stolen from City Hall" -- Sound familiar?

PolitickerNJ:  "2014 Year in Review"
Port Authority:  "GOP lawmakers may have to go against bill they praised"
State Police:  "Top commander accused in lawsuits of manipulating promotions"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts 2015 Council calendar; notes Elmwood Gardens plan proceeds.

[OLDDOC] bids farewell to 2014.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] says Gordon Ramsay did Blackberry's no favor.

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Bernice offers several photo posts, including unrepaired 2011 fire damage.. Olddoc and Dawg bid farewell to 2014.. Jackie's photo blog: The mystery and adventure of train stations..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "A celebration of (non-political) dirt"

NEWS --

Home Invasion:  "Man guilty in Plainfield home invasion, torture, loses appeal"

Essex County:  "All 27 police agencies in county receive overdose-fighting drug"
Flemington:  "Bank manager stole more than $75K, prosecutor says"
Morristown:  "More than 200 acts at this year's First Night Morris"
Newark:  "Hundreds turn out for Kwanzaa event"
NJ Transit:  "NJT replaces 3,400 railroad ties after August derailment"
PATH: "Riders frustrated over potential cancellation of late night service"
Rahway:  "City grows SID to 500 businesses to boost marketing of city"
Union County:  "Juvenile facility planned for males only; Females to go to Bergen County"

Bridgegate --

• "Wisniewski wonders in proposed PATH service cut is 'political payback'"

Building Permits:  "Christie signs controversial bill to extend building permit deadlines"
Medicaid:  "NJ doctors facing steep drop in reimbursement rates"
Port Authority:  "Lawmakers: Vetoes won't stop PA reforms"
Voter Turnout:  "Why NJ's turnout has been so low in recent years"

Air Travel:  "United, Orbitz suing man who publicized loophole to get cheap fares"
Meteor:  "Dashcam video catches meteor streaking over NJ"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] offers several photo posts, including unrepaired 2011 fire damage.

[OLDDOC] Olddoc and Dawg bid farewell to 2014.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] The mystery and adventure of train stations.

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Bernice checks out the South Avenue fire, as a sightseer.. Olddoc remains Oh Hell champ.. Councilor Williams reports on the Kwanzaa event.. Jackie: Don't forget to check out her new photo blog.. Plainfield Latino gets a response to 'Needs' request..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "North Avenue property sells for $1.45 million"

NEWS --

Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield (67) at Carteret (21)"
Weather:  "Dry, colder New Year's Eve approaches"

Bridgeton:  "Mayor seeking to bring 'tiny homes' to town for homeless"
Linden:  "Sounds 'like explosions' from overnight oil trains stress neighborhoods"
Union County:  "Top 10 stories of 2014" -- Oh, come on!
Westfield:  "Students Skype with Afghanistan partner school"

Christie for President:  "Bush leads Christie by 10 points in new poll"
NJIT:  "Scientists, engineers work to create 'smarter' building materials"
Port Authority --

• "Christie: Legislation 'too narrow', panel recommendations better"
• "PATH targeted for privatization, reduction of service under guvs' plan"
• "Fulop slams PATH privatization, likens it to killing ARC tunnel"
  
• "PA transformation will take time, top appointees say"

PSEG:  "For Izzo, tomorrow is cleaner, cheaper and still profitable"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] checks out the South Avenue fire, as a sightseer.

[OLDDOC] remains Oh Hell champ.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on the Kwanzaa event.

[JACKIE] don't forget to check out Jackie's new photo blog here.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] gets a response to 'Needs' request.

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Bernice wishes Happy Kwanzaa, notes Top Ten 2014 posts.. Olddoc maintains his Oh Hell championship.. Jackie's week in review includes 'new era' fuzzy dice.. David is seeing Montreal via Airbnb.. Noel: South Plainfield comeback falls short..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Suspicious fire at historic Plainfield building"
  

NEWS --

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield (71) at South Plainfield (60)"

Cape May:  "Cape May vintners seek federal wine-making designation"
New Brunswick:  "Hospital finds new niche treating drug-exposed newborns"
Trenton:  "Princeton-bound TCHS debate captain arrived in US at 9 with no English"

Christie for President:  "Christie roams and popularity suffers at home"
Mortgages:  "How cheaper oil affects mortgage rates"
Port Authority:  "Christie, Cuomo veto PA reform legislation" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Record |

Photography:  "Forgotten Gordon Parks photos document segregation"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Bernice wishes Happy Kwanzaa, notes Top Ten 2014 posts.

[OLDDOC] maintains his Oh Hell championship.

[DAVID] is seeing Montreal via Airbnb.

[JACKIE] week in review includes 'new era' fuzzy dice.

[NOEL at PALS] South Plainfield comeback falls short.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] mmm.

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Bernice notes PolictickerNJ offers 'cage match': Green v. Mapp.. Olddoc ahead in Oh Hell at Casa Yood.. Jackie has added a new blog..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dan gets a Christmas gift"
• "Kwanzaa event today"

NEWS --

Lattimore Suicide:  "Plainfield cop's widow's book tells of pain, suffering"
Plainfield Public Library:  "Freeholders grant $25K for computer literacy, MS Office training"

Port Authority:  "Former chair Samson withdraws suit seeking to block ethics inquiry"
Rutgers:  "RU's first Big Ten season an 'upset victory'"
Union County College:  "Boy Scouts honor UCC president"

Legislature--

• "2014's Top Ten wierdest bills"
• "Lawmaker seeks to ban 'gay panic' murder defense"

Blood Donations:  "Blood Center of NJ shuts down, new operator takes over"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes PolictickerNJ offers 'cage match': Green v. Mapp.

[OLDDOC] ahead in Oh Hell at Casa Yood.

[JACKIE] has added a new blog.

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Olddoc offers an Oh Hell report; asks if you can see Dawg's pic.. Bernice offers some holiday notes.. Jackie wishes all Merry Christmas and offers a new blog.. Rebecca wishes all a Merry Christmas on both her blogs.. Plainfield Latino wishes all Feliz Navidad..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Kwanzaa event set for Saturday"
  

NEWS --

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield (33) at Linden (59)"
Plainfield Area Humane Society:  "Tripod dog has plenty of energy"

Bayonne:  "CIty's winter chess camp to begin next week"
Griswold, NJ?:  "Tricksters change Clark exit sign on Parkway"
North Plainfield:  "Firefighters, EMTs hand out coats to children in need"
Port Authority Overtime:  "13 officers set to make more than agency's director"
Roselle:  "Mayor wants state to investigate Muscle Maker Grille franchiser"
Washington Crossing Park: "Annual re-enactment draws thousands"
Gov. Corzine:  "MF Global, guv's former company, to pay $1.2B in restitution, plus $100M fine"
Un-Merry Christmas:  "Passenger loses it over holiday greeting, is thrown off plane"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] offers some holiday notes.

[OLDDOC] offers an Oh Hell report; asks if you can see Dawg's pic. (I can't.)

[Councilor WILLIAMS] wishes all a Merry Christmas.

[JACKIE] wishes all Merry Christmas and offers a new blog.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] wishes all a Merry Christmas.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] wishes all Feliz Navidad.

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Bernice sends Christmas wishes.. Olddoc awaits the Oh Hellers.. Neol finds Linden over Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Christmas greetings"

NEWS --

Dunellen:  "Cops find $1M in drugs in boro home" -- Courier | Ledger |
Edison:  "'The Interview' to play at Oak Tree Road cinema"
Newark:  "Police officers deliver presents to children in hospitals"

Pres. Bush:  "Former president George H.W. Bush hospitalized"
Sandy Aftermath:  "Mayor fined for using town generators to power ice cream shop after storm"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] sends Christmas wishes.

[OLDDOC] awaits the Oh Hellers.

[NOEL at PALS] finds Linden over Plainfield.

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Bernice notes weekend performances of Amahl & The Night Visitors.. David on the pleasures of being 'off the road'.. Plainfield Latino: Check out what the new blog is up to.. Olddoc reports the Oh Hellers are gathering..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Weather nixes Netherwood luminaria"
  

NEWS --

Product Recall:  "Keurig recalls hot beverage makers after users get burned"

Essex County --

• "Ray Durkin, Dem who managed transition from Iris-dominated politics, dies" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
  
• "Longtime Irvington councilor, Essex freeholder Beaslery remembered as dedicated servant"

Clark:  "Recreation division announces winners of holiday decorations contest"
Newark:  "State to cut council's expenses in effort to rein in spending"
New Brunswick:  "Probation officer took bribes from drug offender" -- Courier | Ledger |
Princeton:  "Police, community hold candlelight vigil for slain NYPD officers"
St. Peter's U.:  "Authorities drip rape charge against student" -- Was he falsely accused?
Scotch Plains:  "Building official gets suspension for racist emails"
South Plainfield: "Former police chief accused of threatening child, shoving grandma to ground"
Veterans:  "Men who impersonated Wounder Warriors fundraisers indicted"

Courts:  "NJ Supremes ban judges speaking with jurors after verdicts"

Civics:  "NJ lawmaker wants HS students to pass citizenship civics test"
#Technology:  "#HappyHolidays: Lambertville firm's Twitter-controlled holiday decorations"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes weekend performances of Amahl & The Night Visitors.

[OLDDOC] reports the Oh Hellers are gathering.

[DAVID] on the pleasures of being 'off the road'.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Check out what the new blog is up to.

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David: KYSS rally this afternoon.. Bernice on squirrels, caffeine and being of good will.. Olddoc offers Top 10 Christmas songs by Jews..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Gentrification: A shameless plug"
  

NEWS --

Christmas Weather:  "Wet and warm conditions expected in NJ"

Fraud:  "Two NJ lawyers accused of stealing $5M from two NY law firms"
Hospitals:  "Nurses at RWJ-Somerset vote for steelworkers union"
Identity Theft:  "NJ man sentenced for stealing money to buy 300 pairs of Air Jordans"
Irvinngton:  "Irvington Dem chair, Essex freeholder D. Bilal Beasley dies"
Newark Watershed:  "Trustees file for bankruptcy in bid to recover stolen funds"
Scotch Plains:  "Building official, firefighter suspended over racist emails" -- Firefighter is former mayor's husband.
Springfield:  "Springfield set to swear in youngest mayor -- at 25"
Trenton:  "'Moving Forward' forum focuses on reforming criminal justice system"
Union County:  "Annual deer hunt will start in January"

Christie for President --

• "Christie criticizes Obama on Sony, Cuba, Chesimard"
• "Unresolved NJ issues could hurt Christie's run"
• "Hillary Clinton tops Christie by double digit in latest poll"

Sen. Menendez:  "WashPost: Menendez had worst week in Washington"
Medicaid:  "In NJ fiasco, thousands stranded with no help in sight"
NJ Senate Dems:  "Mark Magyar leaves NJ Spotlight to become Sweeney staffer"
Catholic Church:  "Pope gives cardinals coal for Christmas" -- Summary of Pope's critique here.
Toys:  "Bang! The troubled legacy of toy guns"
Volunteerism:  "NJ ranks near bottom in US for volunteerism"
Obituary:  "Joe Cocker, raspy-voiced Woodstock sensation"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on squirrels, caffeine and being of good will.

[OLDDOC] offers Top 10 Christmas songs by Jews.

[DAVID] KYSS rally this afternoon.

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Olddoc offers Top 10 Christmas songs by Jews.. David: KYSS rally set for Tuesday.. Bernice takes a break.. Councilor Storch remembers Dave Beck..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Caution: Operatives at work?"
  

NEWS --

Girls Basketball:  "SPFHS over Lady Cardinals at Plainfield"
UEZ:  "Legislation to keep revenue in communities goes to Christie for signature"
Hospitals:  "Demolition of former Princeton hospital 3 months in, 3 more to go" -- Asbestos slows things down.
Gas Prices:  "NJ drivers could see gas below $2 for the holidays"

Asbury Park:  "Stephen Crane house earns spot on state register" -- C'mon, you remember him... from American Lit.
Englewood:  "Planning Board official had townhomes at stake during vote"

Christie for President --

• "Christie to Obama: Get Chesimard from Cuba" -- Or, let's talk about anything but the REAL issues.
• "Christie tirades examined" -- Video.

Energy:  "NJ calls US power plant rules 'impossible to implement'"
Gambling:  "Fulop: Casino in JC would highest grossing in North America"
NJ Senate:  "Sweeney beefs up Senate Majority Office"
NYPD Shootings --

• "Garner's family pleads for calm after NYC shootings"
• "NJ police union urges officers to take extra precautions"

School Security:  "Retired cops changing the conversation about school security"
Year In Review:  "NJ Spotlight reviews 2014 in eduction, energy, healthcare and more"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] takes a bbreak.

[OLDDOC] offers Top 10 Christmas songs by Jews.

[Councilor STORCH] remembers Dave Beck.

[DAVID] KYSS rally set for Tuesday.

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Olddoc on Sony and North Korea; Top Ten Christmas songs written by Jews.. Councilor Storch remembers Dave Beck.. Bernice takes a break.. David: KYSS protest set for Tuesday.. Noel on the Final Week of the MidState 38 Top 10.. Jackie's week in review: the season of hanging in there is upon us..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Advent Musical Celebration at Shiloh"
• "Dave Beck, former BOE member, PMUA commissioner, dies" -- Friends gather today.
• "Looking for unique last-minute gifts?" -- Last day for Ecuadorian crafts.

NEWS --

JFK:  "JFK, RWJ among hospitals penalized by Medicare for infections, errors" -- Courier | Ledger |
HUD:  "Plainfield resident organizes event to welcome new HUD-NJ director" -- Congrats, Walter!
UEZ:  "Proposed legislation focuses on stopping raids on UEZ funds"

Scotch Plains:  "NYTimes community profile"
Media:  "Will YouTube kill cable?"
Retirement:  "Selling the family home is liberating for many"
Theater:  "'Much Ado' with a wartime Christmas setting"
Trenton:  "New nonprofit formed by mayor Jackson hosts free holiday event"

Heroin:  "Christie: Government, private sector need to step up fight against heroin"
Home Invasions:  "Inside the national ring, and how authorities brought it down"
Incomes:  "Report: NJ incomes gap has widened since 2000"
NYPD Shooitng --

• "Two officers killed in Brooklyn ambush; gunman a suicide"
• "NJ police union blames 'hatred of cops' for NYPD shootings"
• "After NY shootings, Newark pulls one-officer patrols off street"

Red Light Cams:  "Supporters release video warning roads will get more dnagerous"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Sweeney criticizes Christie, calls for plan to save fund"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] takes a break.

[OLDDOC] on Sony and North Korea; Top Ten Christmas songs written by Jews.

[Councilor STORCH]  remembers Dave Beck.

[DAVID] KYSS protest set for Tuesday.

[JACKIE] week in review: the season of hanging in there is upon us.

[NOEL at PALS] on the Final Week of the MidState 38 Top 10.

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David: KYSS solidarity protest set for Dec. 23.. Bernice: Planners approve Hub Stine improvements.. Olddoc on December holidays.. Jackie: The Amazing Race season finale blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Looking for unique last-minute gifts?"
• "Dave Beck, former BOE member, PMUA commissioner, dies"

NEWS --

JFK:  "JFK, RWJ among hospitals penalized by Medicare for infections, errors" -- Courier | Ledger |
HUD:  "Plainfield resident organizes event to welcome new HUD-NJ director" -- Congrats, Walter!
UEZ:  "Proposed legislation focuses on stopping raids on UEZ funds"
Credit Card Breach:  "Staples confirms over 1 million credit cards compromised"
Pilgrim Pipeline:  "Execs fire back at Assembly's opposition resolution"
Union County College:  "President named to NJ Council of County Colleges exec committee"

Embezzlement:  "Former school employee sentenced in $70K embezzlement"
For-Profit Colleges:  "Schools ambivalent about framework released by White House"
Longshoremen:  "Three former officials plead guilty to extorting Christmas 'tributes'"
Newark:  "Baraka to announce police reforms in wake of federal probe"

Attorney General:  "AG now probing Bergen County prosecutor's office"
Legislature --

• "More oversight of surplus military gear for police sought"
• "Uber and ride-sharing regulations being drafted"
• "Six bills would significantly benefit veterans"
• "Schools would be able to use EpiPens without parental consent under proposed bill"
• "Cultural preferences should be considered in school lunches"

Red Light Cams:  "End of cams a blow to budgets, Moody's says"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Planners approve Hub Stine improvements..

[OLDDOC] on December holidays.

[DAVID] KYSS solidarity protest set for Dec. 23.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race season finale blog party.

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Olddoc on December holidays.. Bernice: Planners approve Hub Stine improvements.. Councilor Storch to an anonymous commenter.. Jackie: San Juan del 'Sur season finale..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dave Beck, founding New Dem, former BOE member, PMUA commissioner, dies"
• "Artificial turf, night lights set for Hub Stine"
  

NEWS --

Raritan Valley Line:  "NYC one-seat evening ride starts Jan. 12"
Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "Students enjoyed annual trip to Williamsburg"
Watson Coleman:  "Assembly honors Congresswoman-elect"
Pilgrim Pipeline --

• "Assembly opposes pipeline that would pass through seven counties"
• "Roselle cites safety hazards in opposing pipeline"

Negro League:  "Paterson stadium close to national recognition, makeover"

Community Policing:  "'Shop with a Cop' program visits JC Target"
Elizabeth:  "Protesters stage 'die-in- while shots fired two miles away"
New Brunswick:  "ACLU challenges ban on panhandling"
Perth Amboy:  "After chief's arrest, unions staying out of fray"
Public Records:  "Franklin fire district fined for denying access to records"
South Plainfield:  "SPHS wrestlers memorialize former teammate"

Christie Cabinet:  "Hespe confirmed as education commissioner"
Congressman Pallone:  "Obama signs Pallone bill to study infant deaths"
Civil Service:  "Christie's civil service changes invalidated by Legislature"
Ebola:  "2 from NJ make Time's 'Person of Year' for Ebola work"
Medicare:  "23 NJ hospitals penalized over errors, infections"
PensionF unds:  "Override of Christie veto of forced quarterly pay-ins fails"
Rutgers:  "Lawmakers agree RU has too many trustees"
Water Systems:  "Bill removing public vote from sale of water moves to Christie's desk"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Planners approve Hub Stine improvements.

[OLDDOC] on December holidays.

[Councilor STORCH] to an anonymous commenter.

[JACKIE] San Juan del 'Sur season finale.

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Olddoc cites traditional and some unusual December holidays.. Bernice: Muhlenberg Foundation hearing documents are available.. Councilor Storch answers an anonymous commenter.. Jackie: Survivor San Juan del Sur blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Codey, Kean oppose proposed Pilgrim Pipeline"

NEWS --

Commuters:  "NJ rail commuters to get tax break they may not be able to use"
Dining Out:  "Three NJ restaurants listed among top 100 in country"
Obituary: "Louis Harding, PHS baseball standout, Avis franchisee"

Elizabeth:  "Activists plan police station 'die-in' to protest recent shootings"
Middlesex Boro:  "PTO president charged after $3,000 goes missing" -- Courier | Ledger |
Mt. Arlington:  "Council censures a member for accusing peers of wrongdoing"
Union County:  "Four mayors stress safety benefits; cam fines topped $3M last year"

Bridgegate --

• "Probe moving as 'expeditiously as possible' US Attorney says"
• "Christie won't be defendant in Bridgegate lawsuit"

Christie for President --

• "Christie says he will talk bid with family over holidays"
• "Poll: Majority of voters say they can't support Christie"

Cuba --

• "Journey to reconciliation included presidents, popes and spies"
• "Menendez on deal: It Stinks" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
  

Dietary Supplement Fraud:  "NJ manufacturer admits lying about kosher, organic ingredients"
Fracking:  "Citing health risks, Cuomo bans fracking in NY state"
Gambling:  "NY state casino picks a 'huge relief' for Atlantic City"
NJ Investments:  "NJ paid fees to Mary Pat Christie's firm after investments were terminated"
NJ Pensions:  "State pensions not go generous after all, study says" -- NJSpot | Ledger |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Muhlenberg Foundation hearing documents are available.

[OLDDOC] cites traditional and some unusual December holidays.

[Councilor STORCH] answers an anonymous commenter.

[JACKIE] Survivor San Juan del Sur blog party.

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Bernice notes Gail Hunton feted by HPC.. Olddoc on Monday's Council doings.. David offers a time lapse view of Millions March in NYC..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Good news for American nuns is good news for all"

NEWS --

Escape:  "Plainfield teen charged with escaping cops at Watchung Mall"
Schools:  "Bullying, violence in NJ schools declines again" -- NJSpot | Ledger | -- Detailed report is here.

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Headstone makes battle church for business"
Edison:  "District pursues tenure charges against teachers in raunchy chat" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jersey City:  "Nearly $1M approved in pay hikes for officials"
Newark --

• "Officials unveil new regional intelligence center at Newark PD"
• "Baraka, Anderson sued by Imam alleging religious discrimination"

North Plainfield:  "Signarama under new ownership"
Perth Amboy:  "Police arrested on theft charges, suspended" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Plainfield:  "Landscaper fails to report more than $1M in income"
Trenton:  "Council mulls $350K settlement with employee who reported Mack corruption"

Christie for President --

• "Christie v. Bush: A look at both candidates"
• "Christie faces shrinking pool of backers following Bush announcement"

Charities:  "Top 10 worst charities of 2014"
Holidays:  "Why there's more Christmas in Chanukah than ever"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Gail Hunton feted by HPC.

[OLDDOC] on Council actions Monday.

[DAVID] offers a time lapse view of Millions March in NYC.

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Olddoc recaps Monday's Council meetings.. Bernice notes Watson gains 90 more days; wishes all Happy Hanukkah.. David pictures the NYC Millions March rally.. Jackie wonders if there's a color 'Bodega yellow'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "In last Council meeting, Reid slyly tweaks Administration"

NEWS --

Plainfield Police:  "Ledger runs copycat story based on Courier reportage"
Judy Blume:  "Former Plainfield author's new novel tackles 1950s Elizabeth plane crashes"

Colonia:  "Woman victim of Publisher's Clearing House scam"
Edison:  "Teachers face tenure charges for raunchy chat session" -- Nothing on work computers is private.
Home Invasions:  "Middlesex home invasion suspects caught during Texas spree"
Newaqrk Watershed:  "Former employee, contractor indicted in kickback scheme" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
North Plainfield:  "Iconic Dunkin' Donuts on Route 22 is sold"
Secaucus:  "Officials: Solar panels could save town $1.2M over 15 years"
West Orange:  "Former Orange mayor loses appeal over police wage issues"

Christie for President:  "Christie trails Romney, Bush for GOP nomination"
Gas Tax:  "Poll: 60% oppose NJ gas tax increase, say roads are just fine"
Joint Base Dix-Maguire-Lakehurst:  "Lawmakers lobby Obama not to close historic base"
Legislature --

• "Reluctant Senate panel releases 'aid in dying' bill"
• "Colleges would be penalized for mishandling sexual assaults under bill"
• "Spouses planning crimes together won't have marital speech protection under bill"
• "New animal cruelty bill punishes pet piercing, more"
• "Fast-tracked sales of public water to private companies OK'ed by Assembly"
• "Lawmakers give towns more control over devices to calm traffic"
• "Assembly panel approves mandatory paid sick leave, angering business groups"

Atheists:  "Cranford-based atheist group lunches anti-Christmas billboards"
Electronic Drivers License:  "Senator set to propose drivers license app"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Watson gains 90 more days; wishes all Happy Hanukkah.

[OLDDOC] recaps Monday's Council meetings.

[DAVID] pictures the NYC Millions March rally.

[JACKIE] wonders if there's a color 'Bodega yellow'.

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Bernice notes Watson's next 90 days need approval: posts 'People Against Killing' question.. Olddoc offers a little trivia.. Councilor Storch reports on Council prep for 2015.. Jackie's week in review.. Rebecca on Millions March in NYC..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Need stocking stuffers? Think Netherwood Neighbors calendar"

NEWS --

Plainfield Police:  "Police lawsuit: 'We're the cops! We run s***'"

East Orange:  "Former EO Water Commissioner gets three years in prison"
East Windsor:  "Rescue squad files suit against mayor, town, PNC Bank over closure"
Hackensack:  "Council civility rule walks a fine line on free speech"

Pres. Obama:  "Obama visits NJ today to mark end of war in Afghanistan"
Gov.Christie:  "Christie sparks firestorm sitting with Cowboys owner" | "'Fat-assed...creep' Tweet goes viral"
Grandparents as Caregivers:  "Top 10 communities in NJ"
Healthcare:  "Coordinated-care beginning to have impact across NJ"
Pipeline:  "GOP lawmakers oppose pipeline as their party leader lobby for it"
State Police:  "AG: Trooper who took photos of protesters at Christie event posed as media"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Sweeney joined by local leaders in support of fund renewal"
Voter Turnout:  "Turnout again plunges to new low in NJ"
Water Systems:  "Rutgers expert warns NJ must move quickly on its aging system"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Watson's next 90 days need approval: posts 'People Against Killing' question.

[OLDDOC] offers a little trivia.

[Councilor STORCH] reports on Council prep for 2015.

[JACKIE] week in review.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] on Millions March in NYC.

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Bernice comments on comments..Olddoc issues an Obamacare alert.. Councilor Williams on NYC's Millions March.. Check for Jackie's week in review..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Two new blogs for Plainfield?"

NEWS --

Brown/Garner Protests --

• "Thousands join 'Justice for All' march in DC" -- WashPost | NYTimes |
• "25,000 march in NY to protest police violence"

Drugs:  "Plainfield man busted with $20K in cocaine in Massachusetts"
Gospel Music:  "Blueprint Gospel Group of Plainfield performs at UCPAC"
Union County:  "Freeholders mull housing Hudson juvenile detainees"
Animal Rescue:  "Central Jerseyans have a passion for animals"

Asbury Park:  "SantaCon invades for the holidays"
Elizabeth:  "Board of Ed calls on Kean to sell $219K conference table"
Fanwood/Scotch Plains:  "Commission studying merger of towns disbands"
Newark:  "Activists call on Obama to visit Ferguson"
NYC:  "Millions March dominates midtown on SantaCon day"
Tracy Morgan Lawsuit:  "Judge refuses to delay lawsuit against Welmart"

Christie for President:  "Christie mum on NJ pipeline GOP opposes as he pitches XL pipeline"
Affordable Housing:  "Subcompact homes: The new next big thing?"
Negro League:  "Congress adds Paterson stadium where Negro League played to national park"
NJ Revenues:  "NJ revenues lag behind Christie projections" -- That's one way of putting it.
Innocence Project:  "Cleared after 20 years in jail, NJ man fights for the innocent"
Trucking:  "Senate clears bill that suspends truckers' rest rules"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] comments on comments.

[OLDDOC] issues an Obamacare alert.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on NYC's Millions March.

[JACKIE] check for her week in review.

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Bernice posts a note regarding comments.. Olddoc offers an Obamacare alert.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Remembering 'poverty foods'"
  

NEWS --

Community Forum:  "Black Plainfield cops, prosecutor struggle with Garner, Ferguson decisions"
Union County Jail:  "Hudson freeholders hold off on transferring youth to Union"

Trenton:  "Officials move forward with body cams as state mandate fails"

Brown/Garner Solidarity --

• "JC vigil remembers Grown, Garner, calls for respect between cops, community"
• "Camden clergy 'die-in' protests Garner, Brown deaths"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts a note regarding comments.

[OLDDOC] offers an Obamacare alert.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

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Olddoc on Grand Juries and Prosecutors.. Bernice on Community Forum; notes additions to City Hall holidays decorations.. Jackie San Juan del Sur blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Excellent forum on police and justice lacked one thing"

NEWS --

Housing:  "Federal funding cuts hurt Plainfielders needing housing assistance"
Police:  "Stamler Police Academy graduates 57"
Asw Stender:  "Bill before Stender committee would ease sale, lease of sewer, water facilities"

Elizabeth:  "Lesniak goes after Elizabeth BOE in Judiciary Committee meeting"
Linden:  "Man charged with staging car accidents, witness tampering"
Trenton:  "Police director looks to mend relationship between police, community"

Bridgegate --

• "Federal charges may be brought under fraud law" -- NYTimes | Ledger |

Gov. Christie:  "Christie vetoes bill aiming at reducing ocean garbage"
Brown/Garner Solidarity --

• "East Orange urges NJ to change grand jury system"
• "'Camedn is Ferguson' marchers chant at rally"

Civil Commitment:  "Auditor: State shouyld pay less than minimum wage for those committed"
Internet Complaint:  "Gannett subsidiary pays $750K in 'cookie' case"
Legislature --

• "Senate committee confirms Hespe as Education commissioner" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
• "Law Committee advances bill to study body cams for police"
  
• "Assembly approves bill aiming to take politics out of revenue estimates"
• "Lawmakers act on plan to offer tuition assistance for qualified immigrants"
• "Pooch piercing under proposed law could net jail time"
  

Paid Sick Leave:  "US Labor Secretary: NJ policy should spread nationwide"
Pipelines:  "State getting bad deals on pipelines on public lands"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Community Forum; notes additions to City Hall holidays decorations...

[OLDDOC] on Grand Juries and Prosecutors.

[JACKIE] San Juan del Sur blog party.

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Olddoc on Monday's two Council meetings.. Bernice notes Watson appointment up Monday; Bilingual assistance in Clerk's office.. David: Mayor, Reverend host justice forum tonight.. Jackie: Survivor: San Juan del Sur blog party.

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "'Community forum on police and justice at Shiloh tonight"
• "Plainfield business offers 'I Can't Breathe' shirts, more"
  

NEWS --

Newark:  "Development agency review question $3M in loans"
North Plainfield --

• "Cop 'pretty banged up' and in hospital, chief says"
• "North Plainfield man struck, killed by DWI driver"

Port Authority:  "PA hires firm to study PATH extension to Newark Liberty"
Union County:  "Hudson freeholders vote on moving juvenile offenders to Union County"

Christie for President:  "Poll finds shaky NJ support, Christie would lose to Clinton"
Garner/Brown Protests --

• "College students across NJ hold protests"
• "TCNJ students, Trenton leaders march in protest"
• "Students disrupt traffic during Newark protest"
• "New Brunswick protesters asked not to block streets"
• "Garfield, Hackensack vigils call for justice"
  

Legislature:  "Lawmakers want to study requiring police to wear body cams"
Torture Report --

• "Torture report puts presidential hopefuls in quiet mode"
• "Christie declines to comment on torture report"
• "Cheney on torture report: Full of crap"
• "Left pressures White House to follow up on torture"

US Congress:  " Menendez, Booker say Republicans set out to block Obama success"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Watson appointment up Monday; Bilingual assistance in Clerk's office.

[OLDDOC] on Monday's two Council meetings.


[DAVID] Mayor, Reverend host justice forum tonight.

[JACKIE] Survivor: San Juan del Sur blog party.

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Olddoc on the forensic audit vote.. Bernice comments on forensic audit; congratulates Park & 7th SID winners.. Rebecca honors Toni Morrison and James Baldwin..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "2015 Council leadership maneuvers"

NEWS --

Asm Green:  "Green partners with County to explore police-community relations" -- Courier | Ledger |
Bank Robbery:  "Plainfield man caught in robbery of Warren bank"
Product Recall:  "Playpen made by South Plainfield firm recalled over strangulation hazard"

East Orange: "Mayor Lester Taylor in CBS panel on race relations tonight" -- Bibi's husband.
Edison:  "Three police lawsuits settled with promotions" -- Courier | Ledger |
Florham Park:  "Former BOE president stole from employer, must pay back $150K"
Irvington:  "PBA head blasts officials over allowing chief to remain on job"
Middlesex County --

• "Treasurer admits stealing $57K from Utilities Authority"
• "After paying $2.5M in sex suits, Sheriff's office facing another"

North Plainfield:  "Nine kids and cop hurt in two crashes" -- Courier | Ledger |
Teachers:  "JC district to reprimand teachers for protesting outside parent-teacher conferences"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie approval rating continues at three-year low"
• "Christie could be in a crowded GOP field for president"
  

Ebola:  "30-minute test for Ebola is goal of RU researcher"
Port Authority --

• "Former PA chairman David Sampson tries to head off ethics probe" -- Record | Ledger |
  
• "PA security costs have risen forty percent in last five years"

Legislature:  "Lawmakers want to regulate car services like Uber"
NJ Pensions:  "Pension board chairs sue Christie for not making payments"
Toxic Sites:  "Report: NJ policy on emergency response puts residents in harm's way"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  comments on forensic audit; congratulates Park & 7th SID winners.

[OLDDOC] on the forensic audit vote.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] honors Toni Morrison and James Baldwin.

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Olddoc offers a quickie report on Council; more to follow.. Bernice: Council questions PMUA rates, operations; Rejects forensic audit.. David: What is half a Nets game worth?..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "New police off-duty pay ordinance passes"

NEWS --

Gov. McGreevey:  "Incarceration is a morel cancer in this country"
Traffic:  "Delays on Route 78" | "5-mile delay on Parkway in Union County"

Elizabeth:  "Fajardo contests BOE outcome after recount upholds loss"
Rutgers:  "RU concedes 59 trustees are too many"
Summit:  "Accessibility audit completed on parks, playgrounds and rec facilities"
Union County:  "Former department head who took $200K has sentence postponed -- again"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie, aide texted as Bridgegate cover story unraveled"
  
• "SCI releases interim report on bridge closings"
• "With panel at standstill, all eyes on US attorney"
  
• "Federal prosecutor won't say if indictments are coming"
• "Republicans fire back at report" -- Record | PolNJ |
  
• "What's next in bridge panel's investigation?"

Legislature --

• "'Aid in dying' bill draws hundreds to hearing" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
  
• "Bill to restore property tax info removed by Christie advances"
• "Lawmakers try again on bill to allow transgenders new birth certificates"

Open Space:  "Fight over money brews after ballot questions passes" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
NJ Corruption:  "Political reporters think NJ is among most corrupt states"
Schools:  "Schools can earn automatic partial escape fro QSAC under proposal"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Council questions PMUA rates, operations; Rejects forensic audit.

[OLDDOC] offers a quickie report on Council; more to follow.

[DAVID] What is half a Nets game worth?.

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Olddoc honors Pearl Harbor Day and more.. Bernice: PMUA's Williamson at Council tonight; watch weather.. David offers an ode to Chairman Reid.. Rebecca offers insights from James Baldwin and Toni Morrison..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "The PMUA stories you will NOT hear tonight"

NEWS --

Former Judge:  "Ex-Plainfield judge disciplined for bad management"

New Brunswick:  "Former housing inspector pleads guilty to drug charge"
South Plainfield:  "Ashnault advances to semifinals in Las Vegas wresting invitational"

2016 Presidential Race:  "Bloomberg Poll: Hillary beats Christie, 42-36%"
Bridgegate --

• "Scandal panel to discuss new report today"

Legislature: "Senate committee to discuss 'aid in dying' bill today"
NJ College Presidents:  "Who makes what at NJ private colleges"
NJ Lottery:  "Half of most frequent winners are lottery merchants, retailers" -- Funny money?

Grand Juries:  "With exceptions, grand jury system favors police in fatalities"
The Internet:  "Obama's net neutrality move divides civil rights organizations"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] PMUA's Williamson at Council tonight; watch weather..

[OLDDOC] honors Pearl Harbor Day and more.

[DAVID] offers an ode to Chairman Reid.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] offers insights from James Baldwin and Toni Morrison.

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