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Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama (Credit: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama To Join Gov. Christie At The Jersey Shore On Tuesday

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Michael Fugee in court on May 21, 2013 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Once-Accused Pedophile Priest Held On $25,000 Bail In New Jersey

Frank Del Vecchio start his 106 mile run for Sandy victims on May 23, 2013 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

NJ Police Chief Running 106 Miles For Sandy Victims

After Losing Home To Sandy, N.J. Firefighter Loses New Condo To Fire

Governor Chris Christie joins Senator Robert Menendez and Mayor Matt Doherty and VIPs to cut the ribbon and officially open the newly rebuilt boardwalk in Belmar, N.J. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (credit: Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

Belmar Reopens Boardwalk Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy

Gov. Chris Christie was on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the brand new Belmar boardwalk which was destroyed by the Oct. 29 storm.

2013/05/22

Rep. Peter King/Sen. James Inhofe (credit: king.house.gov / inhofe.senate.gov)

Rep. King Blasts Okla. Lawmaker For ‘Absolute Hypocrisy’ In Voting Against Sandy Aid

“I’m certainly not going to hold the good people of Oklahoma hostage because they may have some hypocrites in their delegation.”

2013/05/22

NJ Changes Handicap Parking Rules To Crack Down On Abusers

People with disabilities will now be required to have their medical conditions recertified every three years to qualify for New Jersey’s handicapped parking privileges.

2013/05/22

Jolly Roger Motel in the Holgate section of Long Beach Island (credit: Peter Haskell / WCBS 880)

Holgate’s Jolly Roger Motel Rushes To Reopen

In Holgate, the hardest hit part of Long Beach Island, a woman is racing against time to reopen a motel and save her family’s business.

2013/05/22

After Losing Home To Sandy, N.J. Firefighter Loses New Condo To Fire

A firefighter who lost his home to Superstorm Sandy responded to a call last week, only to find his own new home was on fire.

2013/05/21

Signal Issue Triggers Evening Rush Delays On All NJ TRANSIT Trains

According to NJ TRANSIT’s official Twitter account, the signal issues began around 5:30 p.m., right at the start of rush hour.

2013/05/21

Sale sign at Banana Republic. (credit: CBS 2)

Savvy Shoppers Already Cashing In On Memorial Day Sales

It’s not Memorial Day yet but many stores have already slashed prices.

2013/05/21

Gas Pump (file / credit: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

A Mileage Tax Monitored By Big Brother For All N.J. Drivers? It Could Happen

It’s a controversial proposal: Paying for every mile you drive to cover road repairs. While some say it’s necessary, others are saying it’s time to put the brakes on the idea.

2013/05/21

The Revel casino is seen from the boardwalk in Atlantic City (file / creidt: Dough4872 via Wikipedia)

Revel Casino Emerges From Bankruptcy Filing

The pre-planned Chapter 11 filing wiped out $1.2 billion of the casino’s $1.5 billion in debt, by giving lenders an 82 percent ownership stake.

2013/05/21

Once-Accused Pedophile Priest Held On $25,000 Bail In New Jersey

The Rev. Michael Fugee, 52, traded in his collar for an orange prison jumpsuit, handcuffs and shackles during his brief court appearance in Bergen County on Tuesday morning, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reported.

2013/05/21

Pulaski Skyway as seen from Chopper 880 Jan. 10, 2013 (credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

Goat Snarls Traffic On New Jersey’s Pulaski Skyway

Jersey City Police Capt. Edgar Martinez said it took 90 minutes for emergency services to corral the goat as it ran along the four-lane bridge between Jersey City and Kearny Point Tuesday.

2013/05/21

New Jersey Lawmakers Give Final Green Light To 3 Gun Control Bills

The New Jersey State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to three gun control bills, sending them to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.

2013/05/20

Once-Accused Pedophile Priest Arrested For Having Contact With Children

A once-accused pedophile priest in New Jersey has been arrested, on charges that he violated a judicial order by having contact with young parish members.

2013/05/20

Misty the pit bull. (credit: Second Chance Rescue/Facebook)

Missing Pit Bull ‘Misty’ Found Safe, Back Home In New Jersey

Misty, a 6-month-old puppy, was being walked in Riverdale, New Jersey when she became fixated on a bird and took off, according to Second Chance Rescue. She darted into the woods and was out of sight in moments.

2013/05/20