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Congratulations to PoliticsNJ.com reporter Max Pizarro and his wife Susana on the birth of their first child. Carina Magdalena Pizarro was born at 4PM on Friday, August 17th. 8 lbs. 8 ounces, 20.5 inches.

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Kenny tells Jersey Journal he was hit by car

"What matters to me is that I'm alive - that I'll have time with my kids and that I'll still be able to do things in my life.": State Sen. Bernard Kenny, to the Jersey Journal"What matters to me is that I'm alive - that I'll have time with my kids and that I'll still be able to do things in my life.": State Sen. Bernard Kenny, to the Jersey JournalSenate Majority Leader Bernard Kenny says he was hit by a car, according to the Jersey Journal Political Insider column, which had the first interview with the Hudson County Democrat since his body "was discovered crumpled and bloody" on a Hoboken street during the early hours of July 18. Kenny called the Jersey Journal reporter, and the column is a must-read. Kenny says he was not jogging, but rather running late for a meeting. He says he stepped between two cars, fell, and got hit when another vehicle turned, not seeing him on the ground.

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Cease and desist

Dennison attacks Allen on taxes

Dr. Bones goes to Washington

Don Mueller, an Adjunct Professor at William Paterson University, wants to run for President in 2008Right now he goes by Dr. Bones, but he thinks “President Bones” has a nice ring to it.

Don R. Mueller, an adjunct chemistry professor at William Paterson University who lives in Monsey, NY, is so fed up with politicians of all stripes that he’s decided to become one himself. And he’s shooting high, deciding to skip working his way up the political ladder and going straight for the Presidency through his own organization: The Brain Party.

He’s not running as Don Mueller, mind you, but under his stage name, “Dr. Bones,” with which he educationally entertains school children with a traveling science show.

Dr. Bones’s main platform: politicians are dumb.

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Morning News Digest - May 24, 2013

Christie cuts Jersey Shore reopening ribbon on “Today’ Show Gov. Chris Christie is walking the Jersey shore Friday morning along with members of the TODAY show. The governor is appearing on the morning news program ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The TODAY show appearance is the first of...

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Time to have the talk we hope to avoid but can’t

By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >

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How to Blow a Cool Million  (5/23/13) - $1 million doesn't buy what it used to in New jersey political advertising.  So what is the Buono campaign thinking?... more »
(5-22-2013) All Ethics Bills are Not Ethics Priorities -In New Jersey it remains OK for state legislators to make money from towns they represent, but it is... more »
NEWARK - The Boys and Girls clubs hosted the professionally staged announcement for Shavar Jeffries’ Mayoral candidacy announcement. Over 400 supporters packed the gym, some of whom had already... more »
Chris Christie's recent "Lap Band" weight-loss surgery scoop remains the talk of the nation.... more »

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"Hudson must support Hudson." - state Senator/North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco.

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