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On March 23, 2016, Pine Hill Police PT Instructors and SRO DiGiacomo joined the OHS spring sports for the bi-annual joint workout. Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Track & Field student-athletes joined officers in three groups during the “baseball workout”, consisting of flutter-kicks, squats, burpees and push-ups all separated by a 90ft sprint. The OHS Boys Baseball completed eight cycles in fifteen minutes, performing the exercises as a motivated group! Congratulations to all of the student-athletes who gave 100% during the workout, we look forward to joining you in the future. The purpose of the joint-workout is to bring the students and officers together in a fun, motivated atmosphere, where the officers are a role-model figure, promoting healthy life choices. The group physical training session enables officers to interact in a non-law enforcement setting, greatly increasing the establishment of a trusting role-model relationship. Related articles Daniel Crawford of Haddon Heights Named... Read more →

(New York, N.Y. – March 24, 2016) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that a “no discharge zone” can be established for the New York State portion of the St. Lawrence River. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation petitioned the EPA to prohibit boats from discharging sewage into the river by establishing a “no discharge zone” for the area. The EPA has reviewed the state petition and found that there are adequate facilities around the St. Lawrence for boats to pump out their sewage, rather than dumping it in the water. “It’s astonishing that in 2016, boaters can dump raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River. Declaring this area of the St. Lawrence a “no discharge zone” would provide cleaner water for people who use this river,” said Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “The EPA and New York State looked carefully at the information and agree... Read more →

DOVER (March 24, 2016) – Wildlife art enthusiasts, stamp and print collectors, waterfowl hunters, anglers, birdwatchers and wetland conservationists will gather at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14 at the Dover Public Library for the judging of Delaware’s annual Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp contests. Following the competition, entries will be on display at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge April 15-29. Sponsored by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, the annual waterfowl stamp contest draws entries by renowned and emerging artists from across the country. The winning artwork will be reproduced on a stamp which must be carried by most waterfowl hunters. Waterfowl stamps are also purchased by collectors and other conservation-minded citizens. This year will mark the 37th anniversary of the contest, which began in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, including acquiring and improving wetland habitats vital to the survival of migratory waterfowl.... Read more →

On March 24, 2016. Survived by one sister, one brother and devoted caregivers. Born in Mount Holly and a graduate of Camden Catholic High School. Catholic Committal and Burial private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dorothy Schultz - Herda. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: MCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142 Read more →

Albert J. Barbieri, “Big Al”, on March 23, 2016, passed peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him. Of Runnemede; formerly of Camden. Age 74. Beloved husband of 49 years to Barbara (nee Frassetto). Devoted father of John Barbieri (Patricia Dunleavy) and Angela Burleigh (Jim). Loving grandfather of Lindsey Nicole Burleigh, Jimmy Burleigh Jr., and Giovanni Barbieri. Dear brother-in-law of Robert Frassetto (Rita). Also survived by his cousin Dolores Fazi (Jerry) and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. Al was a former football coach for the Cramer Hill Boys Club of Camden, Bellmawr Purple Eagles, and Mt. Ephraim Football. He was also a softball coach for Camden Catholic HS and La Salle University. There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Tuesday eve and from 10 to 11am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 11am Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Interment private at the... Read more →

Vol. 2 No. 40 (March 26, 2016) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 14. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click image to enlarge) Related articles CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNB Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Video: 69th Annual Reuben Awards Introduction Video Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Free Speech's Limits The Peanuts Movie: post-Oscars treat Read more →

Ewing, NJ … The College of New Jersey baseball team won a wild one in the nightcap of a doubleheader to sweep Franklin and Marshall College on Saturday afternoon in Lancaster, Pa. The Lions came from behind twice in the second game, lost a lead in extra innings, and then erupted for six runs in the 11th to register a 17-11 victory. The Lions posted a 6-1 win in the opener and have now extended their winning streak to 10 games. TCNJ is now 13-1 on the season and pounded out another 31 hits in the two games. Senior Steven Volpe (Cherry Hill, NJ/Eastern Regional) tossed a complete game in the opener, shutting down the Diplomat offense for a 6-1. In the second game, the Lions trailed 5-1 early, but clawed its way back to tie the game, 8-8 and ultimately win it in 11. . Game 1: TCNJ 6... Read more →

USCG HC-130J (Photo credit: Wikipedia) PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday for reportedly missing boaters approximately a half mile off the coast of Brigantine, New Jersey. Coast Guard units searched approximately 196 square miles of ocean during a 22-hour period. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia received initial notification Friday at approximately 5:45 p.m. from the Brigantine Police Dept. of three to four people in the water from a capsized fishing boat. There were no correlating reports of missing or overdue boaters in the area. Units involved in the search included: A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Atlantic City An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina The crew of the 87-foot Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater, homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia Saving Lives and Guarding the... Read more →

Ewing, N.J. … The College of New Jersey softball team split a doubleheader with Ithaca College on Saturday afternoon at Dr. June Walker Field. The Lions (11-7) dropped a 6-4 decision in the opener, but rebounded to post a 2-1 victory in the second game. The Bombers moved to 9-5 with the split. Game 1: Ithaca 6 TCNJ 4 Despite a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh, TCNJ had too much distance to overcome as they fell to Ithaca in the opener 6-4. The Bombers plated six runs in the fourth inning, which accounted for all of their runs. The Lions took the 1-0 lead when Kristen Fitzsimmons (Sayreville, NJ/Sayreville War Memorial) drove in a run on a ground out in the bottom of the third inning. Ithaca got on the board in the top of the fourth with six runs to take command of the contest. Shortstop... Read more →

Mr. Patrick F. McGlade, of Cape May, N.J. passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home. A former resident of Gloucester City, N.J., Pat was 69 years old. Patrick F. McGlade Pat graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 1964 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Christian Brothers College. He recently retired from NJ Transit as a driver, prior to that he worked in real estate and insurance sales. His family owned and operated McGlade Real Estate/Insurance Office in Gloucester City. In early 1970, Patrick was instrumental in founding and organizing one of the first girls basketball summer leagues in South Jersey. Patrick was an avid fan and supporter of girls basketball and many of the athletes from Gloucester Catholic HS teams and the Al Carino Girls Basketball Club of South Jersey benefited from his support by earning scholarships... Read more →

Sprague, Lloyd W., 87, of Bellmawr, NJ, passed away at home on March 24, 2016. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Dolores (nee Keenan), his son Michael Sprague (Mary), daughters Dolores Budney, Kathy DiNardo (Mike) and Kimberly Ferenci (Lou) and sister Doris Cerrone, 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter Pamela Gardner, sister Lois Mason and son-in-law James Budney. Lloyd loved being with his family, sharing holidays and special events with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid bowler, loved to cook, dance and read. He could watch any sport on TV, critiquing any and all decisions made by coaches and managers and how they could have done better. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Service 11am at the funeral home. Interment private at the request... Read more →

Born: December 04, 1945 Died: March 25, 2016 Theresa R. Taylor, on March 25, 2016, of Bellmawr, formerly of Gloucester City. Age 70. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Angela (Robert) and Veronica (Rich). Loving grandmother of Ella and Ryan. Cherished sister of Mary Smith, Helen Turing and the late Louis, Frank, and John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Theresa was a member of the Reilly Raiders Drum and Bugle Corp. She was a member of the Westbrook Lanes Bowling League and enjoyed playing shuffleboard with the Brooklawn American Legion. There will be a viewing 6-8pm Tuesday evening and 8:15-9:15am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral mass 10am Wednesday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Theresa’s memory to Samaritan Healthcare... Read more →

Campaign Drives Home the Link Between Rx Abuse to Heroin Abuse Millburn, NJ – A national Public Service Campaign (PSA) "You Decide Before They Prescribe," geared at educating parents on the link between prescribed prescription pain medicine and heroin abuse and encouraging them to speak to their doctor regarding the addictive qualities of pain medicine and the possible alternatives. The campaign, created by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), was unveiled on the 42nd St. Digital Cube, on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue and will immediately begin appearing in transit locations throughout New York and New Jersey. The campaign is also being utilized by community coalitions and substance abuse prevention alliances throughout the United States. The campaign release comes as New Jersey commemorates “Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month” and the levels of opiate abuse in New Jersey and the nation continue to rise. Last week, the Centers for... Read more →

(related) BROOKLAWN: My Encounter With A UFO By Steve Flowers Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a believer in extraterrestrial life, and nobody will be convince him otherwise. When you've looked up into the New Jersey sky on a snowy winter night and stared down a UFO, it stays with you forever. It's stayed with Rodgers since February 2005. A college senior at Cal at… Read more →

NEWARK -- Juan Pagan was out on the streets of New Jersey for the past 30 years, despite being wanted by police to face charges for an alleged gunpoint rape in Camden County in 1986. He is on the streets no longer. Pagan, allegedly hiding under the name of Julio Figueroa, was picked up without incident… Read more →

In what Chairman John Degnan called the most significant step for transportation infrastructure in the modern era, Port Authority commissioners green-lit $16 billion in projects Thursday. The center piece was what Vice Chairman Scott Rechler called a "horse trading" compromise between New York and New Jersey commissioners to approve the LaGuardia airport improvements in exchange for… Read more →

Turkey permits for all areas and periods go on sale Monday, March 28 at 10 a.m. There are limited numbers of unclaimed permits available for popular areas/periods which sold out in the lottery. View the Area/Period Availability Report at: https://www.nj.wildlifelicense.com/ALS/unit_report.php . Permits can purchased two ways: Online: http://www.nj.wildlifelicense.com/ License agents: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/agentlst.htm Phone: 888-277-2015 For more information, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/permit_info.htm#otc on the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife web site. Read more →

TRENTON -- A veteran state lawmaker said Thursday he will soon launch another push to make it easier for lawful residents in New Jersey to obtain permits to carry a handgun. State Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen) has introduced similar measure throughout the years, though none have passed. New Jersey is often cited as having the second-most… Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY N.J.--SJN (South Jersey News) interview with Gloucester Catholic baseball coach Adam Tussey and ace pitcher Tyler Mondile. VIDEO: Gloucester Catholic Baseball Preview. Read more →

EAST RUTHERFORD - If anyone asks Mayor James Cassella if the Super Bowl should once again be played at Met Life Stadium, he has a two word answer: "Probably not." Earlier this week Jets owner Woody Johnson told the New York Daily News he hopes MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host another Super Bowl. "I… Read more →

With the rate of active tuberculosis beginning to level off nationally, Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett lauded public health workers for their efforts in the fight against the disease, but warned that only through sustained public education and vigilance will New Jersey be able to continue its progress against this serious public health threat. “Last year, 326 New Jersey residents were diagnosed with active TB. This represents a 66.8 percent decrease in cases since TB peaked in New Jersey in 1992, when there were 982 cases,” Acting Commissioner Bennett said. “New Jersey has a world-class TB program, and we are continuing our collaboration with physicians, hospitals, researchers and clinics to achieve the goal of eliminating TB in our lifetime.” New Jersey has seen a significant reduction in cases of active TB since the early 1990s. However, while TB has been declining among residents born in the United States, the... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard is searching for three to four missing boaters Friday approximately a half mile off the coast of Brigantine, New Jersey. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia received initial notification Friday at approximately 5:45 p.m. from the Brigantine Police Dept. of three to four people in the water from a capsized fishing boat. Coast Guard units involved in the search include: A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Atlantic City An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina The crew of the 87-foot Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater, homeported in Portsmouth, Virginia The Coast Guard is also working with state and local partner agencies in the search. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Sector Delaware Bay at 215-271-4960. Press release March 25,2016 Read more →

HADDON HEIGHTS N.J.--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Haddon Heights Police Chief Richard Kinkler reported a former assistant swim coach at Haddon Glen Swim Club has been charged in connection with a sexual relationship with a former team member. Joseph F. Blake, 25, of Haddon Heights, is charged with two counts each of sexual assault, one count of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of stalking. It is alleged Blake had a sexual relationship with the victim between 2011 and 2013. The alleged acts occurred when the victim was 15 to 17 years old. Blake was taken into custody on Thursday. His bail was set at $250,000. All persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Released Friday, March 25, 2016. Related articles Cnb Crime: Stratford Volunteer Fireman Arrested on Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault Charge CNB CRIME: Willingboro Man... Read more →

TRENTON -- New Jersey's unemployment rate fell two percentage points in February, even as the state recorded a loss of more than 10,000 private-sector jobs. The state also gained 1,600 public-sector jobs in February, bringing the total job losses to 8,600. But the February unemployment rate, 4.3 percent, is the lowest since pre-recession August 2007, according… Read more →

A woman is more likely to miscarry if she and her partner drink more than two caffeinated beverages a day during the weeks leading up to conception, according to a new study from researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Ohio State University, Columbus. Similarly, women who drank more than two daily caffeinated beverages during the first seven weeks of pregnancy were also more likely to miscarry. “Our findings provide useful information for couples who are planning a pregnancy and who would like to minimize their risk for early pregnancy loss” —Germaine Buck Louis, Ph.D., Director, Division of Intramural Population Health Research However, women who took a daily multivitamin before conception and through early pregnancy were less likely to miscarry than women who did not. The study was published online in Fertility and Sterility. “Our findings provide useful information for couples who are planning a pregnancy and who would... Read more →

Proposals are Due May 10, 2016 (New York, N.Y. – March 23, 2016) The EPA has provided $365,000 to the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) to fund local projects that will prevent plastic trash polluting water bodies in New Jersey and New York. Projects may include a variety of plastic trash prevention solutions, including those that: implement source reduction and demonstrate prevention of trash from entering water bodies. Projects that are replicable and focus on upstream plastic trash prevention, and projects that benefit low-income communities near waterbodies will be prioritized. The deadline for applying through NEIWPCC is May 10, 2016. "Our oceans and lakes and rivers are being choked with plastic debris,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “Estimates are that by 2025 there will be 1 ton of plastic for every 3 tons of fish in the world’s oceans. This funding will help jumpstart real... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy announced that an Atlantic County man was sentenced to state prison today for distributing child pornography. He was one of 28 defendants charged in two offender sweeps under Operation Predator Alert, a joint operation by the Division of Criminal Justice and ICE Homeland Security Investigations that targeted offenders in New Jersey who used an online file-sharing network to download and distribute child pornography, including child rape videos. Armando S. Nortez Jr., 30, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., was sentenced today to three years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury Jr. in Atlantic County. He pleaded guilty on Jan. 11 to a second-degree charge of distributing child pornography. Nortez will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law. At the time of his arrest in June 2014, Nortez was employed as a school bus driver in Mays... Read more →

WHILE MAINTAINING AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL USER GROUPS TRENTON - Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today announced an enhanced effort to better balance ecological protection with multiple public uses of Wharton State Forest, an ecological and recreational treasure in the heart of the Pinelands. The effort will include increased law enforcement to prevent illegal off-road motorized vehicle use which damages environmentally sensitive areas, improved signage to alert visitors to Wharton's most environmentally sensitive areas, and continued repairs to the forest's vast network of sand and dirt roads to improve accessibility and protect resources. "Wharton State Forest has a long tradition of offering a wide diversity of recreational opportunities to people with varied interests," Commissioner Martin said. "Our goal is to allow all users to continue to enjoy Wharton while better protecting the unique ecological resources and beauty of this special place that we all treasure." The DEP held... Read more →

Petty Officer 3rd Class Whitley Steele, a health services technician stationed at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., reads a Dr. Seuss book to children at Cape May Elementary, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the school's Read Across America event. Both active duty and recruits attended the event and read books to children ranging from Kindergarten to six grade. (Photo by VictoriaMatkowski) CAPE MAY, N.J. — Active duty members of Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, as well as recruits, participated in Cape May Elementary School's Read Across America event, Wednesday, at the school's auditorium. Members of the training center command including Cmdr. Joe Meuse, the executive officer of the training center, read books to groups of children ranging from those in Kindergarten to those in the sixth grade. "This event is a great example of how the Coast Guard and the community interact in positive and meaningful ways,"... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy announced that a former shop foreman at the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission pleaded guilty today to having subordinate employees complete renovations at the home of a former PVSC superintendent while on agency time. The defendant previously was convicted at trial in connection with a separate indictment. Paul Bazela, 49, of Northvale, the former foreman of the PVSC carpenter’s shop, pleaded guilty today to third-degree theft by unlawful taking before Superior Court Judge Marilyn C. Clark in Passaic County. The charge was contained in a June 28, 2011 indictment that also charged former PVSC Superintendent for Special Services Kevin Keogh. In pleading guilty, Bazela admitted that he had carpenters and other skilled employees perform work at Keogh’s home while on duty, including installing windows in bedrooms, replacing kitchen cabinet doors, and installing lattice-type material under a deck. They used agency vehicles, tools and equipment.... Read more →

English: Rider Donna Smith and horse "Call Me Clifton" negotiating a fence at the Show Jumping phase of the 2006 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Wednesday: First Horse Inspection / Jog - CCI Divisions only, afternoon. Thursday: Dressage - CCI Divisions. CCI2, morning; CCI3, afternoon. Grand Prix Ring Friday: Dressage - CIC Divisions. CIC2, morning; CIC3, afternoon. Grand Prix Ring. Advanced Division, morning. West Ring Saturday: CIC Show Jumping, morning. West Ring All Cross-country. Order: CCI2, CCI3, CIC3, Advanced, CIC2 Awards Ceremony for CIC Divisions, following Cross-Country. Grand Prix Ring Sunday: Second Horse Inspection / Jog - CCI Divisions only, morning. CCI Show Jumping. Tentative Order: CCI2, morning; CCI3, afternoon. Grand Prix Ring Advanced Division Show Jumping. Tentative: Noon. Grand Prix Ring Awards Ceremony for CCI and Advanced Divisions, following class. Grand Prix Ring All time and locations are tentative. Schedule details available at www.jfi3d.com. Please check... Read more →

English: Harold W. Eickhoff Hall at TCNJ (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Ewing, NJ … The College of New Jersey baseball team raised its record to 10-1 as they defeated Alvernia University, 5-3 on Wednesday afternoon in George Ackerman Park. The Lions’ offense provided enough run support in the first two innings to last the arms of sophomore Joe Cirillo (Fairfield, NJ/DePaul Catholic), senior Eric Teesdale (Milltown, NJ/Spotswood), and sophomore Matt Curry (Marlton, NJ/Cherokee) through nine. Cirillo earned the win to move to 4-0, Teesdale held in the eighth, and Curry closed the ninth to propel TCNJ to is sixth straight victory. Senior Patrick Roberts (Hillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough) went 2-for-3 with a home run and four runs batted in. The sweet-swinging lefty ripped a two-run homer in the first and then roped a two-run single in the second to lead the offense. Senior John Rizzi (Long Hill, NJ/Watchung Hills) also had two hits... Read more →

The Education Equality Index Shows the Garden State's Achievement Gap is Larger than Two Thirds of Other States, Has Remained Steady in Recent Years NEWARK, N.J. — According to the Education Equality Index (EEI), a first-of-its-kind tool released today, students from low-income families across New Jersey are less likely to attend schools that put them on an equal playing field than those in neighboring New York and Pennsylvania. Despite frequent recognition for having one of the top public school systems in the nation, EEI data demonstrates that economically disadvantaged students in the Garden State have limited access to school that help them achieve at similar levels as their more advantaged peers. The EEI also shows that Newark and Jersey City have larger achievement gaps than half of the nation’s largest cities. And while the statewide achievement gap has remained relatively unchanged in recent years, Newark saw its achievement gap widen... Read more →

"Here are the facts about Atlantic City's spending problem. Draw your own conclusions. Please share with all your social media networks. Thanks. " New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney Related articles Save Our Schools: PLEASE TAKE 2 QUICK ACTIONS: LOVE YOUR MONEY: Billions in loans may save pensions or sink New Jersey NJNews Commons:Increase of Female War Veterans Coping With Physical and Psychological Scars Atlantic City mayor says town is making painful shift from gambling News Roundup & Open Thread for June 22, 2015 Read more →

Refusal To Accept State Recovery Plan Will Lead To Bankruptcy, Job & Benefits Losses Atlantic City - Bob McDevitt, the president of UNITE HERE Local 54 – the Union for New Jersey casino workers - today said Atlantic City is on the brink of bankruptcy, putting thousands of jobs at risk, jeopardizing the casino industry and inviting "disaster" for the region's economy. “Bankruptcy for the city would be a disaster for everyone, including the casino employees who would suffer the consequences that could spill over to the gaming industry,” McDevitt said. “A shutdown of the City would put city employees out of work and a bankruptcy would put all the decisions in the hands of a bankruptcy judge. The effect could hurt the city’s economy and the gaming industry. The industry has begun to turn around, operating profits at the casinos are up, revenues are up, debt service payments are... Read more →

Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may prove more effective than usual treatment in alleviating chronic low-back pain, according to a new study funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health. “It is vital that we identify effective non-pharmacological treatment options for 25 million people who suffer from daily pain in the United States” —Josephine Briggs, M.D.,Director, NCCIH Researchers from the Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, and the University of Washington, Seattle, conducted a study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, in which 342 participants aged 20 to 70 used one of the two mind and body approaches or sought usual care for one year. At 26 and 52 weeks, participants using MBSR and CBT had greater improvement in function and back pain compared to the group that remained in standard care. Though pain intensity... Read more →

In the 1990's, a political scientist named Stanley Feldman developed a set of four very simple questions to related to parenting to test the level of authoritarianism. Please tell me which one you think is more important for a child to have: independence or respect for elders? Please tell me which one you think is more… Read more →

Ewing, NJ … Eric Murdock, Jr. (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater), a sophomore guard for The College of New Jersey basketball team, was selected by National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to the All-Atlantic Region Second Team. Murdock, Jr. was one of four players from the New Jersey Athletic Conference chosen by the coaches association. Jordan McDaniel of Rutgers-Newark was named to the first team, while Armin Cane of Stockton University and Bright Mensah of William Paterson University joined Murdock, Jr. on the second team. Recently named to D3hoops.com 2016 All-Atlantic Region Third Team, Murdock, Jr. was a major component to the Lions’ success this season. They registered a 16-12 overall mark and advanced to the NJAC championship game for the first time since 1998. He led the team in points per game (19.1), rebounds (6.5), and assists per game (6.4). Murdock, Jr. was also named to the All-NJAC First Team in late... Read more →

press release March 22, 2016 PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed today that a long horned beetle that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted in a shipment of Costa Rican pineapples is the first recorded find of this species in the United States. CBP discovered the beetle January 29 in a container of 1,575 cases of fresh pineapples. CBP secured the pineapples shipment for fumigation, and submitted the pest specimen to the local USDA entomologist for identification. The entomologist identified the species as Ayriclytus macilentus of the Cerambycidae family, a species known to occur in Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia, and Costa Rica, and advised CBP that the insect is a pest new to the United States. The national pest identification database confirmed this claim today. According to the USDA, longhorn beetles pose a significant threat to coniferous and deciduous forests and kills live trees. “Intercepting... Read more →

A down payment is only the first of many costs associated with car ownership - considering insurance, maintenance and other expenses, a new study finds it costs an average of $11,227 to buy and own a car for three years - and this amount varies by thousands of dollar from state to state LOS ANGELES, March… Read more →

TRENTON -- Atlantic City officials said Monday they will close city hall and stop paying city employees in less than three weeks as state and local leaders continue to argue over how to prevent the Jersey Shore gambling resort town from going bankrupt. With the city set to run out of money, Mayor Don Guardian announced… Read more →

by clear-cutting internationally significant forest in Jackson Local citizens make personal plea as local board shows bias...Vote Expected Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23rd Jackson, NJ -- Citing local, state, national and international significance of the NJ Pinelands, over 50 Jackson residents* made a personal plea to Six Flags Great Adventure to follow its own Ethics Code, be a good neighbor, and build the state's largest solar farm over their 100+ acres of parking lots instead of clear-cutting over 70 acres of environmentally critical forest contiguous to the Pinelands National Reserve, an internationally significant Biosphere Reserve. The plea was sent in the form of a letter (attached here and posted at www.JacksonCitizens.com/open-letter-to-sf) hours before last night's Jackson Planning Board hearing, the 8th on this matter. It is being released publicly today because the Planning Board has made it perfectly clear its process is stacked against Jackson residents being fairly heard. The Board... Read more →

WAYNE -- A 23-year-old township man is facing charges after he allegedly beat a six-month-old Husky puppy to death with a kitchen chair while fighting with another person. John Varcadipone was charged with one count of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault and cruelty to an animal resulting in death in connection with an altercation… Read more →

How far will legislators go to help Atlantic City? And at what risk? With all the talk about a possible takeover of Atlantic City government and finances by the state, the privatization of Atlantic City's water, and more tax breaks for casinos, another piece of legislation may be sliding under the radar. It could be expensive… Related articles NJ News Commons: WOULD YOU LIKE A TAX BREAK WITH YOUR YACHT, SIR? Male shot and killed in Atlantic City, report says NJ News Commons: STATE SENATE PANEL TO CONSIDER BIG TAX BREAK FOR NJ COMPANY Read more →

NEWTON -- A farmhand who raped a 13-year-old girl in Sparta in June 2014 was sentenced Friday to three years in prison, New Jersey Herald reported. Adrian Bautista, now 26, was working on the farm when he came into a barn where the girl was doing chores and forced her to participate in sexual activities with… Read more →

Acme Markets is planning on closing three stores in the region and focusing on three upcoming stores, according to the company. The closing stores are in Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey; Shrewsbury, New Jersey; and Oxford, Pennsylvania. The three stores will close by April 28, said Danielle D'Elia, spokeswoman for Acme Markets. Each store had a… Read more →

World's Most Popular Poker Site Now Available to All New Jersey Players ONCHAN, Isle of Man, March 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) – a leading provider of technology-based products and services in the global gaming and interactive entertainment industries – today launched PokerStars online poker and casino after receiving technical approval… Read more →

By Paul Gallay and Andrew Willner The proposed Pilgrim pipelines are a direct threat to the waters, wetlands, and communities of the New Jersey Highlands, New York's Hudson Valley, and the Hudson Raritan Estuary. Communities in the path of the pipelines are standing up in protest. And as former and present bi-state waterkeepers, we can attest… Read more →

Tests in wells in North Jersey have found 1,4 Dioxane, a toxic chemical at more than a dozen drinking water wells, raising concerns for residents who obtain their drinking water from more. The test results showed 1,4-dioxane, a probable carcinogen, in Fair Lawn, Garfield, Pompton Lakes and several other towns that rely heavily on wells for the past three years. 1,4 Dioxane has also been found in almost 80 other water systems in every part of the state. This is as a result of the Christie Administration’s attack on clean water. “A toxic chemical 1,4 Dioxane has been found in more than a dozen community wells used for drinking water in Bergen and Passaic county. This is a health problem, that should raise serious concern. However, the Christie Administration has done nothing about it. Their policies have actually made it worse. Instead of updating the standards, based on science, the... Read more →

Changes on The Avenue Major changes are coming this year to The Avenue! This month two more Avenue businesses announced their recent plans- The Palm Restaurant With renovations set to begin February 29th, The Palm, this Avenue of The Arts eatery at the Bellevue will close down for a full year. On Tuesday morning General Manager of Sugarhouse Casino, Wendy Hamilton, met with employees to offer all of the workers jobs. SugarHouse Casino’s $164 million expansion will include seven new bars and restaurant and will open on April 4th. Wendy Hamilton, SugarHouse General Manager is hopeful taking on the Palm’s employees will alleviate her hiring needs, creating a “win, win, win.” Hyatt at The Bellevue Today it was announced Pina Purpero will be the new General Manager of the Avenue of the Arts hotel. She will oversee the property through a multimillion dollar renovation. The Hyatt at The Bellevue won’t... Read more →