Steve Adubato: Only in NJ

Muslims at prayer in Jersey City; Donald Trump startled many with his baseless claim that Muslims in Jersey City cheered as the Twin Towers fell.

Trump’s Toxic Words Hurt New Jersey’s Muslim Community

May 5, 2016

Presidential candidate’s call to ban immigrants sows fear among New Jersey’s Muslims. ...
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Lead in Water Supply Worries Residents

April 6, 2016

The crisis in Flint has made water quality front-page news. How does Jersey’s supply stand up to scrutiny?...
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Jersey’s High Cost of Dying

March 2, 2016

Is our state’s onerous estate tax driving people to retire elsewhere?...
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Good Call: Rutgers AD Patrick Hobbs

February 25, 2016

New Rutgers AD Patrick Hobbs takes the long view of success for the school’s troubled athletic program....
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There’s Work to be Done: Legislation in 2016

January 29, 2016

A few things old, a few things new on our legislative to-do list....
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Frank Sinatra parties hearty in Hollywood with Rat Pack pals Dean Martin, left, and Sammy Davis Jr., 1961. Two decades later, Sinatra ran afoul of Jersey authorities when he and Dino hit the blackjack table at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City.

Sinatra’s Blackjack Blowup

December 5, 2015

How an Adubato thrust himself into Sinatra’s notorious brouhaha at Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget....
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Commuters at New York's Penn Station endure frequent delays because of problems with Amtrak's century-old tunnel.

Rocky Road to Gateway

October 23, 2015

We need a new Hudson River tunnel. But who will pay?...
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Battello is one of the dining and drinking spots that has helped Jersey City's revival.

Loosen Up: Reassessing NJ’s Strict Liquor Laws

September 17, 2015

Proposed bill would reform Jersey’s liquor laws, allowing more restaurants to serve alcohol....
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Wendell Steinhauer, president of the New Jersey Education Association, reacts to the Supreme Court's decision on pension funding.

Falling Into the Gap: The Pension Crisis

August 24, 2015

Supreme Court decision on pension deal opens new debate over unfunded liabilities....
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Healing Handshake: The CARE Act

July 28, 2015

It’s a good thing when the state enacts a law to help families care for ailing loved ones—and do so… Read the rest

Paterson's Great Falls.

Falling for Paterson’s Great Falls

April 21, 2015

The Silk City’s natural wonder puts on a fresh face....
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Blurring the Lines

April 7, 2015

As Brian Williams learned, news and entertainment are a tricky mix when credibility is at stake. ...
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Students celebrate their 2014 graduation from the County College of Morris.

Big Deal For NJ Students

March 12, 2015

Free community college would open new doors....
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Congressman Bill Pascrell cuts the ribbon at the new $17 million NBC Universal Technology Center.

Open for Business: The State of the State’s Economy

January 15, 2015

Entrepreneurs forge ahead amid concerns about taxes, regulations and a shaky NJ economy....
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Tom Kean and Brendan Byrne

Author Donald Linky: A Byrne Legacy

December 8, 2014

New book explores the governor’s life and times....
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Despite the shuttering of four Atlantic City casinos this year, Mayor Don Guardian remains confident of a comeback

Boardwalk Umpire: Atlantic City’s Don Guardian

November 15, 2014

Atlantic City’s new mayor calls ’em like he sees ’em....
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Rush Won’t Run: Holt Stepping Down from Congress

October 15, 2014

Congressman Holt is stepping aside—but his concern about global warming has not cooled....
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Is It Safe? Schools Grapple with Security Issues

September 5, 2014

Two years after Newtown shootings, Jersey school districts handle security in various ways. ...
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The Property Tax Debate

August 9, 2013

With no easy answers. it's time to put every idea on the table....
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Frank Lautenberg in 1982 with Steve Adubato, left.

Memories of Frank Lautenberg

July 17, 2013

Memories of New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg, who died June 3 at the age of 89....
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