ALBANY, N.Y. — Sandy Cortes, a resident of Elizabeth, has earned an Associate in Science in Nursing from Excelsior College.
Hot Party Fights Climate Change
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Bill McKibben, author of 1989’s “The End of Nature,” the first book about global warming written for a general audience, says 350 is the world’s most important number.
To Grow Our Prosperity, Let My Tax Cuts Expire
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Congress should do the responsible thing and let tax cuts for high earners expire at the end of this year. As someone who has benefited from these tax cuts, I believe we must restore balance to a federal tax system that has been tilted in favor of the wealthiest 5 percent for a generation.
The Vote “For” or “Against” a Hopeful Future
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What a tumultuous year it’s been – a year of record weather disasters and environmental damage caused by our drive to extract more and more fossil fuels from the Earth.
Senators Challenge McConnell On Social Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventeen senators – including Majority Leader Harry Reid — today asked Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to support $250 in emergency relief to more than 50 million seniors and disabled Americans facing a second straight year with no increase in Social Security benefits.
Audit Finds $43 Million In Waste At NJ Turnpike Authority
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STATE — The New Jersey Turnpike Authority squandered tens of millions of dollars on unnecessary perks, unjustified employee bonuses, inappropriate sick leave payouts and a poorly managed health benefits plan, according to an audit released today by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
Our Ship Is Coming In!
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SOUTH AMBOY — The company that operates the largest privately-owned
commuter ferry service in the U.S., New York Waterway, is expected to begin construction of a new ferry terminal in the city, according to Council President Fred Henry.
Ex-Assemblyman’s Sentencing Postponed Again
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TRENTON – Former Assemblyman Neil Cohen pleaded guilty to viewing and printing child pornography images six months ago, but he is still awaiting his sentence. On Monday, Cohen’s sentencing was delayed because the judge handling the case was sick.
Tea Party Backs Mackiel
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SOUTH AMBOY — The Tea Party is throwing its support behind a candidate in the race for Mayor. Environmental activist Vincent Mackiel captured an endorsement from the populist Tea Party movement’s local chapter.
