Christie writes school excuse note for boy

GARFIELD — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received an unusual request at a town hall meeting Wednesday. Eleven-year-old Peter Schwartz asked the governor for a note excusing him from school. Christie pulled out a pen, flipped over a "reserved seating" sign, scribble
http://www.app.com/article/20120502/NJNEWS1002/305020073&source=rss

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 13:27:18 -0700

Gov. Christie on Obamacare, Bullying, Note For Student

GARFIELD, N.J.–Gov. Chris Christie  has a tough-talking reputation, but Wednesday at a town hall here he showed his softer side when a student told the governor, “I kind of need a note for school.” The New Jersey governor didn’t skip a beat, bringing the boy...
http://news.yahoo.com/gov-christie-obamacare-bullying-note-student-191921940--abc-news-politics.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 12:19:21 -0700

NJ budget shortfall will force cuts in transportation, clean energy programs

The state treasurer acknowledged to lawmakers Wednesday that spending plans must be revised because Governor Christie overestimated the scale of the state’s economic recovery.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/Christie_budget_to_fall_short_668M_this_year_analyst_says.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 13:05:33 -0700

Striking new tone, Chris Christie says education reform is led by GOP

Chris Christie, the Republican governor of New Jersey, said Thursday that Republican politicians are leading the way for better educational opportunities for poor and minority children through voucher programs for private schools, while Democrats passively stand by or obstruct their efforts. The partisan framing of his education agenda is a bit of a departure from [...]
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/striking-tone-chris-christie-says-education-reform-led-210510465.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 14:27:58 -0700

NJ gov writes school excuse note for boy at event

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received an unusual request at a town hall meeting Wednesday.
http://news.yahoo.com/nj-gov-writes-school-excuse-note-boy-event-171708815.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 12:28:52 -0700

Jersey tanning salons explain ban on 'tanorexic' mom

At least 63 New Jersey tanning salons have banned a 44-year-old mom of four, saying she's giving the industry a bad name.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120510/NEWS/120519987

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 10:17:52 -0700

The Record: Christie in Garfield

The governor's town hall meetings promote his agenda.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/150270885_Christie_in_Garfield.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 04:00:32 -0700

Chris Christie Writes School Excuse Note For Boy At Town Hall

GARFIELD, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received an unusual request at a town hall meeting Wednesday. Eleven-year-old Peter Schwartz asked the governor for a note excusing him from school.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/02/chris-christie-bully-town-hall_n_1472065.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 13:37:03 -0700

Mother of slain Garfield teen shares loss with Fla. woman

The mothers of two slain African-American teenagers, one from North Jersey and the other whose death grabbed national attention, met briefly Saturday night at a Harlem center.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/MALIKTRAYVONMOMS0429.html

Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:03:08 -0700

A Day in the Life: Hudson-Bayonne Lanes in Jersey City

Hudson-Bayonne Lanes in Jersey City has been serving the Hudson County bowling community with strikes, spares, and splits since 1963. It features 60 lanes, making it the largest bowling alley in the Nationwide Bowling Center network. Located at 1...
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/04/a_day_in_the_life_hudson-bayon.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:06:11 -0700