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Three things that have to happen for Steve Lonegan to walk away with a win

Three things that have to happen for Steve Lonegan to walk away with a win (via NJ.com)

Polls in today’s U.S. Senate special election put Republican Steve Lonegan somewhere between 10 and 14 points behind Democrat Cory Booker as voters head out to cast their ballots. Booker, though his campaign has not been without its foibles, has succeeded…

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Posted: October 16th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Cory Booker, NJNewsCommons, Senate Special Election, Steve Lonegan | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »

RUMSON: REHAB HOUSE FOCUS OF COMPLAINTS

RUMSON: REHAB HOUSE FOCUS OF COMPLAINTS (via redbankgreen)

The Rumson house where a man was found dead of a suspected drug overdose Sunday quietly became an addiction recovery residence in August, neighbors say. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Nestled in a quiet Rumson neighborhood still recovering from…

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Posted: October 15th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: NJNewsCommons, Rumson | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Opinion: The Federal Government Shutdown, Looking at the Longer Run (via NJSpotlight)

Opinion: The Federal Government Shutdown, Looking at the Longer Run (via NJSpotlight)

Even as Congress and the president took the first tentative steps toward a debt-ceiling deal last week, the press was already declaring who won the budget showdown (Obama) and who lost it (Republicans). That could well turn out to be the case, but a…

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Posted: October 15th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Government Shutdown | Tags: , | 1 Comment »

Second man dies in hospital overnight from Newark shooting

Second man dies in hospital overnight from Newark shooting (via NJ.com)

Google Maps NEWARK — The second victim of a shooting in the South Ward died overnight from his wounds, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said. Rajohn McClain, 22, died at University Hospital at 3:38 a.m., said Thomas Fennelly, the county’s…

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Posted: October 15th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Cory Booker, Newark | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Second man dies in hospital overnight from Newark shooting

What can we learn from Booker-Lonegan primaries?

What can we learn from Booker-Lonegan primaries? (via NJ.com)

By Frederick Kaimann/The Star-Ledger With the general election for the open U.S. Senate seat tomorrow, what clues do Cory Booker and Steve Lonegan’s primary wins reveal for the Wednesday’s outcome? Both won their primaries handily. Lonegan, the former…

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Posted: October 15th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Cory Booker, Senate Special Election, Steve Lonegan | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on What can we learn from Booker-Lonegan primaries?

Senate leaders appear close to US debt ceiling deal

Senate leaders appear close to US debt ceiling deal (via AFP)

With a potential debt default looming, Senate leaders appear close to a deal to avoid a self-inflicted political calamity that would shred US credibility and rock the global economy. Senate Republicans are scheduled to convene Tuesday at noon to review…

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Posted: October 15th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Debt Ceiling, Government Shutdown | Tags: , | Comments Off on Senate leaders appear close to US debt ceiling deal

Immediate Care Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

immediate care anniversaryHAZLET – Launching one year ago, Immediate Care Medical Walk-in of  Hazlet has serviced thousands of patients in the past year. The 1.5  million dollar, state of the art,  4500 square foot medical facility  with 10 examination rooms,  a digital X-Ray room, along with a phlebotomy lab, launched12 months ago to help the medical needs of area residents.

“Our first year in the community received a wonderful response,” stated Medical Director, Dr. Lisa Golding-Granado, MD.

“We provide 98% of the top medical services that people regularly  need,” said  Dr. Golding-Granado, “we  treat  urgent care issues  such  as  infections, migraines, minor injuries and lacerations, or primary  care services such as checking for diabetes, blood pressure and providing physicals.”

Other services include the following: vaccines, Echo and Aortic Ultrasounds,  Sleep Apnea Testing, Medication Metabolism Testing (DNA), Nerve  Conduction Testing, Diabetic Education, Weight Loss Programs, School,  Sports and DOT Physicals.

The facility is open 84 hours a week, Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m.

The grand opening of the medical center one year ago brought forth  top dignitaries, mayors, state legislators and freeholders to the  facility. Some of the successful events that happened in Immediate  Care’s first year included a blood drive, the Relay for Life Walk, the Union Beach 5K Run, a Day of Health and Hurricane  Prepardness, along with the VNA of Central NJ , as well as participating in the Hazlet Community Day.

As Immediate Care prepares for its second year in  business, the  facility is preparing to serve more patients and expand its current set  of activities and services.

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Posted: October 15th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Hazlet, Health Care, Press Release | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Immediate Care Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

Feds Strike Down State’s Plan to Use Customer Subsidies For New Power Plants

Feds Strike Down State’s Plan to Use Customer Subsidies For New Power Plants (via NJSpotlight)

A federal court has struck down the state’s efforts to spur development of new power plants, a decision with potentially big implications for what electricity customers will pay on their future energy bills. The ruling, handed down late Friday by…

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Posted: October 13th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: News, NJNewsCommons | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Feds Strike Down State’s Plan to Use Customer Subsidies For New Power Plants

Where Cory Booker and Steve Lonegan stand on the issues

Where Cory Booker and Steve Lonegan stand on the issues (via NJ.com)

Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Steve Lonegan are about as far apart ideologically as you can get. Here’s where they stand on the major issues, drawn from their own words. The economy Booker: Supports raising the minimum wage to $10.10 and investing…

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Posted: October 13th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Cory Booker, Senate Special Election, Steve Lonegan | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Where Cory Booker and Steve Lonegan stand on the issues

Steve Lonegan and Sarah Palin rev up conservatives at speedway rally

Steve Lonegan and Sarah Palin rev up conservatives at speedway rally (via NJ.com)

By Susan K. Livio and Seth Augenstein Sarah Palin rode the Tea Party Express tour bus into Ocean County today to lend her political star power to Republican Steve Lonegan’s U.S. Senate campaign, urging the roughly 2,000 supporters to muster up “their…

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Posted: October 12th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: Senate Special Election, Steve Lonegan | Tags: , , , , , | 4 Comments »