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Comment Oct 04, 2013 Verona-Cedar Grove Editorial: More than just a game Verona-Cedar Grove Times Football can bring people together, as scene at recent events in Cedar Grove. Comment The Record: Answers about GWB land closures The Record Port Authority must explain lane closures at the GWB. We find the entire episode baffling. Why create a major disruption for thousands of people without first alerting local police and ... Comment The Record: Extra for excellence The Record State is right to closely monitor bonuses for school superintendents. Comment Herald News: Link supers' bonuses to achievement Herald News State is right to closely monitor bonuses for school superintendents. Comment It's easy to help needy Clifton Journal There are people, most likely right in your own neighborhood, who struggle every day to pay bills and put hearty and healthy food on the dinner table. This problem does not only afflict the homeless, it hurts the working poor barely making ends meet. The ... Comment Oct 03, 2013 Editorial: What a difference she made! Twin-Boro News One thing that can truly be said about Joan Schaefer is that she made a difference. Comment The Record: Feeding New Jersey The Record Annual food drive more important than ever as local pantries run low on supplies. Comment The Record: For land, not lights The Record Tenafly should not use open space funds for ball field improvements. Comment Herald News: Food drive more important than ever Herald News Annual food drive more important than ever as local pantries run low on supplies. Comment Nutley editorial: Helen Maguire Nutley Sun Memories of Helen Maguire’s life remind us of old-school journalism. Comment Judicial activism and gay marriage Suburban Trends If we look at how the Mount Laurel/Affordable Housing business became law, we can understand why sometimes the judiciary steps in to render decisions that have wide-ranging effects. Comment Bloomfield editorial: No excuse Bloomfield Life It’s one thing to have a labor dispute. It’s another thing to shirk your responsibilities, especially when it regards the safety and education of children. Comment Glen Ridge editorial: The price tag for a playing field Glen Ridge Voice How much is Glen Ridge willing to pay to keep Hurrell Field in playing condition? Comment Belleville editorial: Local perspective could help our leaders Belleville Times This week we saw what happens when our government representatives fail to work together, come to compromises and put differences aside. Comment Editorial: Help your neighbors South Bergenite Close to home, there are people, likely right in your own neighborhood, that struggle every day to pay the bills, never mind put hearty food on the table. Not only just the homeless, but these working poor vitally need our help. With the looming demands of ... Comment Oct 02, 2013 The Record: Legislative meltdown The Record GOP ideologues are wreaking havoc by forcing a federal shutdown over Obamacare. Comment Herald News: Remove toxic soil from Ringwood Herald News The EPA should requite that all toxic soil is removed from the former Ford plant site in Ringwood. Comment The Record: Remove all toxins The Record The EPA should requite that all toxic soil is removed from the former Ford plant site in Ringwood. Comment Editorial: Fight hunger Parsippany Life The 22nd annual Action Against Hunger food drive is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 6. Comment Oct 01, 2013 The Record: Obamacare facts The Record HOUSE REPUBLICANS are willing to shut down the federal government and default on U.S. debt to derail President Obama's health care law. Even with those irresponsible and well-broadcast actions, a little more than half of New Jerseyans know they have to be ... Comment The Record: Head Start losses The Record Federal funding cuts are drastically affecting Head Start programs, Comment Herald News: Getting out the word on Obamacare Herald News Too few New Jerseyans know all the facts about health care exchanges. Comment Sep 30, 2013 The Record: Football madness The Record High school football players should not be able to move from private school to private school like pro athletes from team to team. Comment Next Sunday, consider helping the food insecure Suburban Trends Close to home, there are people, likely right in your own neighborhood, that struggle every day to pay the bills, never mind put hearty food on the table. Not only just the homeless, but these working poor vitally need our help. Comment Sep 29, 2013 The Montclair Times Editorial: Cory Booker for U.S. Senate The Montclair Times Newark Mayor Cory Booker's got the disposition needed in the U.S. Senate to foster, sustain, and increase cooperation among the Democrats and with many Republicans. Comment The Record: Dunes for the defense The Record Saving homes comes before protecting ocean views. Comment Herald News: Dunes are just common sense Herald News Saving homes comes before protecting ocean views. Comment The Record: A bad Fable The Record North Valley Regional school board member disrespected parents by her Facebook post suggesting that critics of a proposed school policy were drug users. Comment Sep 28, 2013 Herald News: Farewell to Mo Herald News Mariano Rivera was a class act all the way. Comment Herald News: A court win for marriage equality Herald News Judge's ruling brings New Jersey one step closer to legalizing same-sex marriage. Comment The Record: Closer to marriage The Record Judge's ruling brings New Jersey one step closer to legalizing same-sex marriage. Comment The Record: Farewell, Mo The Record Mariano Rivera was a class act all the way. Comment Sep 27, 2013 The Record: Affordable insurance The Record Cost for insurance plans offered by health exchanges are lower than expected. Comment The Record: Progress in Paterson The Record Finally, progress in Paterson schools as high school graduation rates improve. Comment Herald News: Graduation rates ticking up Herald News Paterson's high school graduation rates improve. Comment Ridgewood News editorial: Honoring all who serve The Ridgewood News Gold Star Mother's Day ceremony to be held Sunday. Comment Don't be a victim Clifton Journal Common sense and a bit of pessimism will prevent most from falling victim to scams. Take for instance the most recent scam in Clifton. Last week a Clifton woman was scammed out of $195 by a man who called her home claiming to be an employee of Con Edison. ... Comment Sep 26, 2013 Editorial: A lot to live for South Bergenite Last Sunday marked the third anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his Rutgers University roommate videotaped him having sex with another man and broadcast it online. He was 18. His ... Comment Herald News: Federal housing money again at issue Herald News Paterson may forfeit federal housing funds once again. Comment The Record: Paterson loses The Record Paterson may forfeit federal housing funds once again. Comment The Record: Spoiler alert The Record Bergen County continues to pay and pay for dismissed employees. Comment Bloomfield editorial: Let's not let this happen again Bloomfield Life No one would ever want to experience what the mother of her 2-year-old experienced on Monday. Comment Nutley editorial: Masterful attorney couldn't save himself Nutley Sun A federal judge sentenced Nutley attorney Paul Bergin to life in prison on Monday. Comment Belleville editorial: Keep your phone in your pocket if you want to keep it Belleville Times Apple’s iPhone 5 was just released, the latest mobile telephonic innovation that has just about everything you could want in a multi-use device that fits in your pocket. Comment Glen Ridge editorial: Don't let trail project get derailed Glen Ridge Voice The Ice and Iron Rail Trail would be an asset to the community, and trail supporters need to keep pushing. Comment Editorial: Value in being prepared Northern Valley Suburbanite September is National Preparedness Month, and perhaps in years passed, many of us would have shirked the warnings to make sure we are prepared for a potential emergency. But now, after enduring several serious storms in the past few years, including Hurricane ... Comment The general election and the Hispanic voter Suburban Trends This week Christie for Governor launched the first Spanish-language television ad of the General Election, entitled “Un Mejor Futuro, Mas Brillante” (“Better, Brighter Future”). “The 30-second ad,” boasted Christie's campaign, was its “second Spanish-language ad ... Comment Sep 25, 2013 The Item: Fix the poles The Item of Millburn and Short Hills Editorial. Comment The Record: Obama at the U.N. The Record President Obamas stressed the importance of diplomatic solutions in his address to the U.N. General Assembly. Comment Herald News: Diplomatic angle back in play Herald News President Obamas stressed the importance of diplomatic solutions in his address to the U.N. General Assembly. Comment The Record: A new archbishop The Record Pope appoints a coadjutor archbishop in Newark. Comment Editorial: Be a good sport or else Parsippany Life No bullies allowed. Comment Sep 24, 2013 The Montclair Times Editorial: Community policing: Roots in the ground The Montclair Times The MPD has just established a concise outfit of several officers, the Community Services Unit, whose members will do the smile-to-smile, answers-to-questions interaction with Montclair residents. Comment The Record: Scoop in Riverdale The Record Riverdale condo complex is overreaching by collecting dogs' DNA. Comment The Record: Power in the storm The Record Teaneck should not force certain businesses to install storm generators. Comment Herald News: Considering generators' role in next storm Herald News Teaneck should not force certain businesses to install storm generators. Comment Sep 23, 2013 The Record: Income inequality The Record The economy is improving, but not for all Americans. Comment Herald News: State's economy improving for some Herald News The economy is improving, but not for all Americans. Comment Sep 22, 2013 The Record: Hackensack resources The Record However a dispute over paying a school resource officer is resolved, Hackensack taxpayers will foot the bill. Comment The Record: Trade Center answers The Record New York State attorney general will now investigate how the World Trade Center name was sold. Comment Herald News: WTC naming deal gets a new look Herald News New York State attorney general will now investigate how the World Trade Center name was sold. Comment Sep 21, 2013 Verona-Cedar Grove Editorial: A different way to remember 9/11 Verona-Cedar Grove Times While we believe there is no greater way to honor those who were tragically killed than by gathering together, we wonder if there is another way to remember and reflect. Comment Herald News: Reckless vote by House Republicans Herald News GOP House's latest vote on Obamacare is irresponsible. Comment The Record: Seeing red The Record GOP House's latest vote on Obamacare is irresponsible. Comment Sep 20, 2013 Millburn Item editorial: Lots to do The Item of Millburn and Short Hills Autumn begins Saturday and there's plenty on tap for the next two weekends to keep everyone busy. Comment Herald News: Handle street sign controversy with care Herald News Paterson City Council should take a time out before rescinding a vote to name a street after a prominent Bangladeshi immigrant. Comment The Record: County police merger: Jonah in the whale The Record Bergen County freeholder plan to consolidate county police into Sheriff's Office may not result in significant savings. Comment The Record: Name matters on Paterson sign The Record Paterson City Council should take a time out before rescinding a vote to name a street after a prominent Bangladeshi immigrant. Comment Look for the signs Clifton Journal Sunday will mark the third anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, who committed suicide by jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge after his Rutgers University roommate captured him through a computer having sex with another man and streamed it online. He was ... Comment Sep 19, 2013 Belleville editorial: Victims not forgotten, with help of WTC steel Belleville Times The 12th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 came and went. Comment The Record: No sports betting The Record The state is fighting the wrong battle in trying to legalize sports betting in New Jersey. Comment Herald News:Blood tests for drivers in fatal accidents Herald News Bill would require all drivers involved in a fatal accident to have a blood test to determine blood alcohol levels. Comment The Record: Michelle's Law The Record Bill would require all drivers involved in a fatal accident to have a blood test to determine blood alcohol levels. Comment Glen Ridge editorial: Where spirit is stronger than steel Glen Ridge Voice Glen Ridge has managed to acquire a piece of steel from the World Trade Center site. Comment Nutley editorial: Another mass shooting Nutley Sun Monday’s shooting inside Washington’s Navy Yard was another indication of how dangerous the world around us could get within a split second. Comment Bloomfield editorial: Frank Tripucka Bloomfield Life Former Denver Broncos quarterback Frank Tripucka got his start on the Bloomfield football field now known as Foley Field. Comment Editorial: Take responsibility for your dog South Bergenite Public health officials are trying to locate the owner of a dog who bit a 16-year-old female on West Erie Avenue between Sidney and Montross avenues. If the owner of the dog doesn't come forward by today, Sept. 19, the girl will have to undergo a series of ... Comment Sep 18, 2013 Herald News: Security questions raised by shooting Herald News Washington Navy Yard shooting raises serious questions about security at military facilities. Comment Editorial: Start all over again Parsippany Life "It’s unthinkable" was part of Governor Chris Christie’s reaction to the wind-driven fire that raged across a massive section of the Seaside Park boardwalk and spread into Seaside Heights on Thursday, Sept. 12. You can’t disagree with that. After the ... Comment Sep 17, 2013 The Montclair Times editorial: Accept the opportunity, go deep with Russia The Montclair Times This week in Montclair, one of the nation's most progressive towns, Steve Lonegan, the conservative Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, was in the forefront of a rally on Church Street to oppose an attack on the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Lonegan ... Comment Herald News: Absenteeism ordinance is common sense Herald News Paterson City Council should override Mayor Jones' veto of an ordinance to dock council members who are chronically absent. Comment The Record: Taking its toll The Record There is still not enough accountability at the Port Authority. Comment The Record: Override Jones' veto The Record Paterson City Council should override Mayor Jones' veto of an ordinance to dock council members who are chronically absent. Comment Sep 16, 2013 Verona-Cedar Grove Editorial: Dwindling membership in volunteer groups Verona-Cedar Grove Times The Cedar Grove Education Foundation, a parent-led group that was dedicated to helping high school students, has dissolved due to lack of membership. Comment Herald News: Re-thinking the Atlantic City strategy Herald News While New York State looks to radically expand its number of casinos, New Jersey remains stuck in Atlantic City. Comment The Record: Casinos everywhere The Record While New York State looks to radically expand its number of casinos, New Jersey remains stuck in Atlantic City. Comment With Job's tenacity... Suburban Trends They rebuilt it and we came, all summer long. But on Thursday, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park’s boardwalk was hit by devastating windswept fire, less than a year after suffering the effects of wind and water from Superstorm Sandy last October. Comment Sep 15, 2013 The Record: Funding America The Record Once again, a government shutdown in possible because of Republican infighting in the House. Comment Herald News: Government shutdown looms again Herald News Once again, a government shutdown in possible because of Republican infighting in the House. Comment The Record: Transit secrets The Record NJ Transit's new policies remain a secret. Comment Sep 14, 2013 The Record: Strong on the Shore The Record Despite horrific boardwalk fire, New Jerseyans will continue to rebuild and rebound. Comment Herald News: Despite fire, New Jerseyans will rebound Herald News Despite horrific boardwalk fire, New Jerseyans will continue to rebuild and rebound. Comment Sep 13, 2013 The Record: Smoke and vapor; E-cigarettes should be regulated The Record If a 15-year-old "lights up" an e-cigarette today, will he be inclined to try the real thing a few months from now? E-cigarettes have not been around long enough for any case studies, but it's obvious they are being marketed in much the same way tobacco ... Comment The Record: Ferriero redux The Record Former Democratic leader Joe Ferriero is indicted again, a reminder to Bergen County residents of past years of public corruption. Comment Herald News: Time to regulate E-cigarettes Herald News E-cigarettes should be regulated Comment Cyber village needed Clifton Journal Last week locals were floored by the arrest of a young Rutherford High School graduate who had pulled the wool over many eyes using the Internet. In the age of tweets, facebook, emailing and spoof texting, it's important that adults take the village route in ... Comment Sep 12, 2013 The Item: Section of town a busy place to be The Item of Millburn and Short Hills Editorial. Comment The Record: From the abyss The Record President Obama embraces diplomacy in Syria -- at least for now. Comment Herald News: Consoliday power in the City of Passaic Herald News New director of public safety in Passaic is also the newly retired, pension receiving, police chief of Passaic. Comment The Record: Power in Passaic The Record New director of public safety in Passaic is also the newly retired, pension receiving, police chief of Passaic. Comment Looking back at 9/11 services - a dozen years later Suburban Trends The question has been posed: “How long are we going to hold 9/11 memorial services?” Comment Belleville editorial: School district has safety responsibility Belleville Times The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last December touched all of us. Comment Nutley editorial: Environmentally sound Nutley Sun As always, the township’s Greenutley Committee has planned an exciting and informative fall season. Comment Glen Ridge editorial: Battening down the hatches Glen Ridge Voice Hurricane Sandy is a reminder that Glen Ridge needs to take hurricane preparations very seriously. Comment Bloomfield editorial: Remembering 9/11 Bloomfield Life It may have not been a “major” anniversary. However, each year “ including this year’s 12th “ is important to remember an act of war and the murder of thousands in such close proximity. Comment Editorial: No good deed... South Bergenite Last week after Norfolk Southern posted "no trespassing" signs on what has now become known as Rutherford's Highline, over 50 residents who walk and jog the trail on a daily basis came out to rally for local officials to finally act on obtaining the 1.4 mile ... Comment Sep 11, 2013 Herald News: A day that still matters Herald News 12 years later, memories are fresh Comment The Record: It still matters The Record 12 years later, memories are fresh Comment The Record: AshBritt refund The Record AshBritt agrees to reimburse towns overcharged for debris removal after Superstorm Sandy. Comment The Record: Trade Center shame The Record Port Authority sold World Trade Center naming rigjhts for $10 to a former Authority execuitive in a sweetheart deal. Comment Herald News: Overbilling on debris Herald News AshBritt agrees to reimburse towns overcharged for debris removal after Superstorm Sandy. Comment Editorial: Remember Sept. 11, 2001 Parsippany Life Today is the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Comment Sep 10, 2013 Verona-Cedar Grove Editorial: State plans school security mandates; good only in theory? Verona-Cedar Grove Times No one is against the idea of additional school security. However, we worry that the state might come up with a one-size-fits-all-type of plan that could cause more problems than it would ... Comment The Record: Insurance options The Record Health exchanges will offer a cost-effective alternative for uninsured New Jersey residents. Comment Herald News: Many in state still struggle with poverty Herald News Too many New Jersey residents are struggling at or near the poverty level. Comment The Record: Fighting poverty The Record Too many New Jersey residents are struggling at or near the poverty level. Comment Sep 09, 2013 The Record: Storms will come The Record New report outlines the long-term vulnerablilities of the Jersey Shore to future storms. Comment Herald News: On future storms and the Jersey Shore Herald News New report outlines the long-term vulnerablilities of the Jersey Shore to future storms. Comment Upgrading nutritional value of school lunches Suburban Trends This fall, First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, aimed at working to combat the youth obesity epidemic and raise a healthier generation of kids, is resulting in new guidelines for food served at schools. Comment Sep 08, 2013 The Record: Clipping crime The Record Paterson should close late-night barbershops. Comment Herald News: Time to close city's late-night barbershops Herald News Paterson should close late-night barbershops. Comment The Record: Manchester not united The Record North Haledon should not compromise the integrity of the Manchester Regional High School District. Comment Sep 07, 2013 The Record: Let's talk issues The Record So far, the gubernatorial campaign has been short on substance. Comment Herald News: So far, governor's race is short on substance Herald News So far, the gubernatorial campaign has been short on substance. Comment Sep 06, 2013 The Record: Line in quicksand The Record U.S. militray action in Syria may deter the future use of chemical weapons, but it also may embolden rebel etremists. Comment Herald News: Military action may embolden extremists Herald News U.S. militray action in Syria may deter the future use of chemical weapons, but it also may embolden rebel etremists. Comment The Record: School and police The Record Placing armed guards in elementary schools is an overreaction to the tragedy in Newton. Comment Sep 05, 2013 The Item: Please say no The Item of Millburn and Short Hills editorial Comment The Record: Not a dump The Record Reclaiming the Meadowlands is proving to be a great sucess story. 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