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Seeing The Presidential Motorcade Was Pretty Amazing

Lou Russo — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:54:16 +0000

I made my way to Asbury Park yesterday. I didn’t have a ticket to the presidential speech, but I really wanted to see the motorcade. Being there as the police were preparing was amazing. Local police and state troopers were working together on a very busy day. Helicopters were flying overhead, the press was everywhere [...]

Is Chris Christie's Weight Really Headline News?

Lou Russo — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:07:39 +0000

You may agree with Chris Christie or you may not. One thing is for sure, though. He always seems to say what’s on his mind, like it or not. Now, I know that rumors are flying about his run for president, and then his weight will certainly become an issue in the campaign, but he [...]

Chris Christie's Surgery Suggests Presidential Run [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:30:53 +0000

One of today’s biggest stories is Governor Chris Christie’s secret lap band surgery, which reportedly has him already down about 40 lbs. Many are speculating this move has to do with a 2016 Presidential campaign. I’d be ALL FOR Christie as Prez. When asked about it, he said he did the surgery to get healthy [...]

Why Facebook Profile Pictures Are Going Red

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:18:46 +0000

Noticed that everyone on Facebook seems to be changing their profile picture to a red background with a pink equal sign? The signs are a variation of the Human Rights Campaign logo. HRC describes themselves as a ‘civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.’ The reason it is [...]

Petition to End Daylight Saving Time Created

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:30:20 +0000

Spring must be getting closer, because it’s time to change the clocks again. One group is hoping to change that though. Daylight Saving Time 2013 begins Sunday, March 10th at 2 a.m. You’ll need to turn your clocks ahead one hour, and we’ll all be losing a precious hour of sleep! An Ohio resident has [...]

How to Save Money on Your Property Taxes in NJ

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:28:58 +0000

Property taxes are notoriously high in New Jersey, with the state average close to $8,000. So how can you save some of your hard earned cash? In my hometown of Marlboro, where the average property tax bill is $9,600, the township rolled out a rewards program, complete with a plastic key tag, that encourages people [...]

Controversial Sandy Hook Hoax Video Going Viral

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:30:48 +0000

There have been a lot of videos and photos going around online making an unbelievable claim about the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

Why the House Shouldn't Pass the Sandy Relief Bill [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:30:28 +0000

It’s been 68 days since Hurricane Sandy tore our lives apart. People are hurting and in need of money and resources to rebuild their lives…and the government has yet to pass the Sandy relief bill. And they shouldn’t. Yet. Don’t get me wrong. I live here. I’ve seen the devastation firsthand. I recently drove through [...]

The Cost of Hurricane Sandy Recovery [POLL]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:51:25 +0000

President Obama is expected to ask Congress for $50 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid. That sounds great...until you realize that the governors of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have asked for $82 billion in relief aid.

So who should foot the bill?

The Jersey Shore – One Month Later [VIDEO]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:02:58 +0000

When Hurricane/Superstorm/MegaMess Sandy ravaged our coastline, we all saw the photos and videos of the immense damage. So what does it look like one month later? Unfortunately in the hardest hit areas, largely the same. A group of local officials and Senators toured Toms River, Seaside, and Ortley Beach on November 26. This is the [...]

Governor Christie Shows Leadership After Storm

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:22:50 +0000

I’ve said many times before that I hate politics…and that in most cases, I can’t stand politicians. Our leaders have really been put to the test in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and while some failed, others should be commended. I have to say I was incredibly impressed with Governor Christie. He may too blunt [...]

Could New Jersey be Next to Legalize Marijuana?

Matt Ryan — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:53:16 +0000

Last night in Colorado, Amendment 64 passed making the state the first in the nation to “legalize” marijuana. But, is New Jersey next? Anything is possible, but it doesn’t look like the Garden State is going to get “greener” anytime soon. In fact, Colorado still has some hurdles to jump. Colorado’s Amendment 64 — which [...]

Voting Still Important in the Aftermath of Sandy

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:00:08 +0000

A lot of people have said to me in the past few days, ‘You think anyone cares about the election after Sandy?’ Well, if they don’t, they should. Even people who have lost everything, and seemingly have nothing, still have the right to vote. People who are unhappy with how the government handled this crisis [...]

Polling Location Changes in Monmouth and Ocean Counties [LIST]

Matt Ryan — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:16:26 +0000

Due to the aftermath of Sandy, your usual polling place may have moved. Check out this list of changes in Monmouth and Ocean counties for tomorrow. Voters can text “WHERE” to 877877 for updated polling locations or visit elections.nj.gov. Voters can also call their county board of elections. MONMOUTH COUNTY Aberdeen Township, District 1, [...]

Law Should Require Harsher Penalties for Child Murderers

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:17:25 +0000

The body of 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale was found late last night. Her body was discovered in a recycling container in Clayton, N.J., as if she were a discarded piece of trash. Meanwhile, the real piece of trash, the person who did this to her, is still out there. This poor girl, just one week shy [...]

Amber Alert Guidelines Should Be Reexamined

Laurie Cataldo — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:04:29 +0000

Autumn Pasquale is a missing 12-year-old girl from New Jersey, and yet many people have no idea because no Amber Alert was issued. Why? Amber Alerts are only issued for children who have been abducted who are considered at risk of serious bodily injury or death. That means that children like Autumn, who was last [...]

The Two Party System is Ruining This Country [OPINION]

Matt Ryan — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:41:41 +0000

I’ve heard it from friends, family, co-workers and even on Saturday Night Live, “if you’re an undecided voter, you’re stupid.” Please allow me to be the voice of the “undecided” and say that if you vote for a candidate simply because of party lines, I think you are stupid. I get it. Democrats have their [...]

Romney's Binders Full of Women Comment Spotlights Affirmative Action

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:06:20 +0000

One of the most talked about things from last night’s Presidential debate? ‘Binders full of women.’ It’s ignited a firestorm. The comment was made in response to a question to Mitt Romney about equal pay for women in the workforce. He said that while trying to staff his cabinet as governor of Massachusetts, he found [...]

Local Store Stirring Up Controversy With Obama Witch Doctor Window Display

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:30:45 +0000

A local store with a politically charged Halloween display is causing quite a stir. Is the display racist? In bad taste? Or merely a man showing his right to free speech and expression? The display at clothing store Skuby & Co. on 3rd Ave. in Spring Lake shows a tombstone with a photo of President [...]

Fire Big Bird – Neptune Teen's T-Shirts Are Going Viral [PHOTOS]

Matt Ryan — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:39:19 +0000

All it took was one comment from Mitt Romney to allow Neptune native Andrew Bauer make a difference with his own line of t-shirts. When Mitt Romney targeted public television and Big Bird when mentioning cutbacks, University of North Carolina and Neptune High School graduate had an idea. It started with a website: www.FireBigBird.com. With the [...]