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Christie budget to fall short $668M this year, analyst says

northjersey.com — A non-partisan budget analyst told legislators Wednesday morning that Governor Christie's budget will come up $668 million short in the current fiscal year, a shortfall that could eat up surplus funds or bring on last-minute cuts. Christie - while that testimony was ongoing in the Legislature - targeted that witness specifically, calling him "the Dr. Kevorkian" of the budget analysis office.
John Reitmeyer State House Reporter, Bergen Record @johnreitmeyer
NJ budget shortfall will force cuts in transportation, clean energy programs: http://t.co/2RqLW5vc
Karen Rouse Senior Writer, Transportation, Bergen Record @rouse_karen
NJ budget shortfall will force cuts in transportation http://t.co/l99Z0Sap
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @johnreitmeyer: Christie administration revising revenue estimates downward by $680M: http://t.co/2RqLW5vc
John Reitmeyer State House Reporter, Bergen Record @johnreitmeyer
Christie administration revising revenue estimates downward by $680M: http://t.co/2RqLW5vc
Juliet Fletcher State House Reporter, Bergen Record @JulietFletcher
*better link* @GovChristie calls budget officer Rosen the "Dr. Kevorkian" of OLS, says his "credibility is gone." http://t.co/MB30DFR8

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — At the time when many Devils' fans might have been hyperventilating, goaltender Martin Brodeur apparently was having the time of his life. Yes, the Devils had given up a three-goal lead to the Rangers in tonight's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals and Brodeur's misplay contributed directly to Marian Gaborik's tying goal just 17 seconds into the third period.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Brodeur taking it all in with Devils on verge of Stanley Cup Finals; Big night for the fourth line: At the time ... http://t.co/PyINwPd7

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — NBC Sports blocked the Devils from holding a viewing party for their fans at Prudential Center for tonight's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden after allowing them to hold one for Game 2 of the series last week.
John Brennan Senior Writer, Sports Business, Bergen Record @BergenBrennan
NBC blocks arena viewing parties for "away" fans in NWK, NYC for Rangers-Devils Game 5 & 6: http://t.co/CviOCAPN #tgfireandice
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
NBC blocks viewing parties; Harrold happy for Kings, hoping to face them: NBC Sports blocked the Devils from hol... http://t.co/6zY4Syx2

Brodeur taking it all in with Devils on verge of Stanley Cup Finals; Big night for the fourth line

blogs.northjersey.com — Brodeur taking it all in with Devils on verge of Stanley Cup Finals; Big night for the fourth line At the time when many Devils' fans might have been hyperventilating, goaltender Martin Brodeur apparently was having the time of his life.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Brodeur taking it all in with Devils on the verge of Stanley Cup Finals; Big night for fourth line: http://t.co/O4UfVoRK

Devils top Rangers 5-3, needing one win to reach the Stanley Cup Finals

northjersey.com — A third period goal by Ryan Carter gave the Devils a 5-3 win over the Rangers as they will try and end the series on Friday night in Newark.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
A link to tonight's Record Photo Gallery from Devils-Rangers Game 5: http://t.co/oIxeP5MK

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — The Devils didn't take the easiest path to get there tonight, but they are now just one win away from a date with the Los Angles Kings in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Devils one win away from Stanley Cup Finals after “crazy” 5-3 Game 5 victory over Rangers: The Devils didn’t tak... http://t.co/gQbqFt71

Devils one win away from Stanley Cup Finals after “crazy” 5-3 Game 5 victory over Rangers

blogs.northjersey.com — Devils one win away from Stanley Cup Finals after "crazy" 5-3 Game 5 victory over Rangers The Devils didn't take the easiest path to get there tonight, but they are now just one win away from a date with the Los Angles Kings in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Devils one win away from Stanley Cup Finals after "crazy" 5-3 Game 5 win over Rangers: http://t.co/KbFqagMc

Hero N.J. cop turned NBA ref helps vets with post-traumatic stress

northjersey.com — The shotgun never was out of reach, stashed near the bed on those anxious nights Bob Delaney actually dared to sleep. A threat had been discovered on a wiretap recording, part of a conversation among mob figures. And the message was all too clear. Delaney had to die.
Art Stapleton Sports Writer and Columnist, Bergen Record @art_stapleton
Great read from @TheJRob on NBA ref Bob Delaney, being honored by Army 4 civilian service along with Tom Coughlin today http://t.co/PY5Ev6o7
Jeff Roberts Sports Feature Writer and General Assignment Reporter, Bergen Record @TheJRob
A little off beat, but: Hero cop turned decorated NBA ref is a hero again, helping soldiers suffering from PTSD: http://t.co/LuRMpJut

Farmers' markets sprout throughout Bergen and Passaic

northjersey.com — Farmers' markets are multiplying like rabbits. Once a rarity found primarily in towns such as Ridgewood and Ringwood, this year will see 20 different weekly markets across North Jersey. And they've become so much more than a weekly bazaar for locally grown produce.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
Thank goodness it's market season again! Farmers' markets sprout throughout Bergen and Passaic http://t.co/sgJH4Uvy
Raymond A. Edel Gardening Columnist, Bergen Record @njgardening
RT @NorthJerseybrk: Farmers' markets sprout throughout Bergen and Passaic - http://t.co/fX9bpO03

In Your Kitchen: Tandoori Turkey Burgers

northjersey.com — How lucky we are to live in the Garden State &amp;ndash; where even if we don&amp;rsquo;t have a backyard vegetable garden ourselves, it&amp;rsquo;s easy to find locally grown bounty. The farmers&amp;rsquo; markets that have proliferated in North Jersey in recent years are either already open or about to open for the season.
Susan Sherrill Food Editor, Bergen Record @susanlsherrill
Tandoori Turkey Burgers: something different for #MemorialDayWeekend from "The Gardener & The Grill" @Running_Press http://t.co/ORXD1fQv

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — A year ago, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello was in the middle of yet another head coaching search and there were questions about which direction the organization was headed. After three consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Devils had failed to qualify for the postseason in 2010-11 for the first time since 1995-96.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
DeBoer, Lamoriello turned Devils around in one year: A year ago, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello was in th... http://t.co/4TijZ9ZZ

DeBoer, Lamoriello turned Devils around in one year

blogs.northjersey.com — DeBoer, Lamoriello turned Devils around in one year A year ago, Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello was in the middle of yet another head coaching search and there were questions about which direction the organization was headed. After three consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Devils had failed to qualify for the postseason in 2010-11 for the first time since 1995-96.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: DeBoer, Lamoriello turned Devils around in one year: http://t.co/XxNsFcan

Details worth watching as Christie budget, tax cuts get review

blog.northjersey.com — Today's testimony before the Assembly Budget Committee will focus on projections, shortfalls, estimates and models with enough numbers thrown in to make just about anyone who pays property taxes confused. And that's before the political spin starts. So how to make sense of it all now and in the weeks ahead as Governor Christie and the Legislature negotiate budgets and tax cuts?
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @johnpmcalpin: Details worth watching as Christie budget, tax cuts get review http://t.co/q3mloH98
Herb Jackson Washington Bureau Chief, Bergen Record @record_dc
RT @johnpmcalpin: Details worth watching as Christie budget, tax cuts get review http://t.co/jpyIKkUE

SB Champs Hit Field En Masse For OTA

blog.northjersey.com — I'll have more as the day progresses, but here are some quick hits and observations from the Giants' first OTA, which - of course - is voluntary. * The Super Bowl champion Giants will visit the White House June 8.
Art Stapleton Sports Writer and Columnist, Bergen Record @art_stapleton
True Blue blog: News, notes & quotes from #NYG OTA #giants http://t.co/pKWmj2rG

Christie tells transportation group to be 'agitators' for capital plan

northjersey.com — Governor Christie has told a transportation association meeting today that since he started office two years ago, the state's economic climate has improved and that he needs their help to get more money for big projects. "They're not there yet, but they're getting better," Christie said, telling those in attendance to be "agitators" and press for the Legislature to act on transportation capital plan.
Juliet Fletcher State House Reporter, Bergen Record @JulietFletcher
.@GovChristie calls budget officer Rosen the "Dr. Kevorkian" of OLS, says his "credibility is gone." http://t.co/vSv0DZ4g

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — From today's morning skate, it appears Devils coach Pete DeBoer will stick with the same revamped line combinations for tonight's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Rangers that he used in a 4-1 win in Game 4 on Monday.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Elias-Henrique-Kovalchuk line looking to produce; No nerves from Henrique; Zubrus easy to play with: From today’... http://t.co/6V5cHtQd

New “lawnmower” menu addition at Dave & Busters has curb appeal

blog.northjersey.com — On the heels - or should I say on the HOES - of Ruby Tuesday's debuting "create your own GARDEN bar" (seeds and compost sold separately), Dave & Busters (the restaurant, bar and arcade chain) has announced the premiere of its "lawnmower" salad.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
This name does not sound appealing. RT @njgardening @daveandbusters #Dave&Busters introduces a new #lawnmower salad: http://t.co/4aw60qNh

Passaic freeholders reject reimbursing state for OT paid to Workforce Development Center execs

northjersey.com — NORTH HALEDON - The Passaic County Freeholders on Tuesday night rejected a measure that would have reimbursed the state for more than $210,000 in unauthorized overtime paid to two executives of the county's Workforce Development Center. The freeholders voted 4-3 to reject the $350,000 spending measure, which included $140,000 to fund the executives' paid suspensions.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Passaic freeholders reject state OT payback for Workforce Development Center execs - http://t.co/q3O56scl http://t.co/31gNtWGw

2,772 given degrees from William Paterson University

northjersey.com — EAST RUTHERFORD - Earning a degree is an important landmark, but a graduate must go much further to develop into a complete person, an Obama administration official told 2,772 new graduates at William Paterson University's 189th commencement ceremonies.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
2,772 given degrees from William Paterson University - http://t.co/q3O56scl http://t.co/62xlHjPy via @sharethis

Schaer’s double dipper status emerges in budget debate

blog.northjersey.com — Assemblyman Gary Schaer, the Democrat from Passaic, trying to simplify and understand the arcania of the state budget, asked the Legislature's top budget analyst if using the term "cushion" - a rainy day stash that an average person might use for emergencies - would serve as an adequate analogy to understand the role of a "surplus" in the state budget.
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
The Source: Schaer's dual office holding comes to fore in budget hearing http://t.co/dV37G9OI

Klapisch: Victory can't hide the fact that Yanks are a flawed product

northjersey.com — NEW YORK - That tense, surreal final out still was vivid in the Yankees' memory, which went a long way toward explaining the expression on Brian Cashman's face. It wasn't a celebratory look as much as relief, or, closer to the truth, pure exhaustion.
Bob Klapisch National Baseball Columnist @BobKlap
Cashman: "We're bad right now." http://t.co/D5aCWDrj

Park your dreams of driving to Nets games at home

blog.northjersey.com — Sam Schwartz, a traffic engineering expert, was asked to come up with a parking plan for the Nets' new Brooklyn home, the Barclays Center. His answer: No parking, practically. "We will scare drivers away from the arena," Mr. Schwartz said in an interview.
John Brennan Senior Writer, Sports Business, Bergen Record @BergenBrennan
more warning: don't waste your time trying to drive to a Nets game in Brooklyn this fall: http://t.co/UFNXL59w #sportsbiz

Civil rights stalwart Shirley Lacy dies at 88; Served 15 years on Englewood council

northjersey.com — Shirley Lacy, a civil rights activist who served 15 years on the Englewood City Council, died at Inglemoor Rehabilitation & Care Center on Saturday, a day after her 88th birthday. "She was all of 4-foot-11 but a towering figure - a real firebrand," a daughter, Celeste Lacy Davis, said Tuesday.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
Civil rights stalwart Shirley Lacy dies at 88; Served 15 years on #Englewood council - http://t.co/JGBjdn0q

NJ Democratic committee head criticizes Christie on travel and support for Romney

northjersey.com — NEW YORK - Governor Christie's appearance Tuesday night at a New York City fundraiser for Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, provided more ammunition for Democrats who have criticized Christie for his out-of-state travel.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
NJ Democratic committee head criticizes #Christie on travel and support for #Romney - http://t.co/GO7cLXju

Nets: D-Will hasn't made decision on his future

northjersey.com — EAST RUTHERFORD - Deron Williams is tired of all the speculation surrounding his uncertain future. So Tuesday, unprompted, he walked up to reporters and started talking. The message was simple. Williams said he hasn't made up his mind on what he'll do after he opts out of his contract July 1.
Andy Vasquez Nets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @andy_vasquez
From The Record: Deron Williams says not to read into his every move as he's still undecided on his future: http://t.co/SVh8URBx

Mets' Dickey fans 11 Pirates in 3-2 victory

northjersey.com — PITTSBURGH - The first ball bounced in and out of the center fielder's glove. The second ball glanced off the first baseman's mitt. The third ball, the ball that made the difference, needed some help. Pittsburgh third baseman Pedro Alvarez treated it like a hot potato, struggling to collect it off the infield dirt with his right hand.
Mike Kerwick Mets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @mikekerwick
The bounces went their way. The pendulum reversed course. http://t.co/W7DjRF6b #mets

Mets notes: Andres Torres sputtering

northjersey.com — Torres sputtering As recently as May 12, Andres Torres was hitting .310. He had reached base in 11 straight games. He was the portrait of everything manager Terry Collins wanted to see in his leadoff hitter. How quickly things change. Over the past 10 days, his average plummeted to .187.
Mike Kerwick Mets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @mikekerwick
Mets notes: Torres sputtering; Wright time to talk about .400; Tejada bats in extended spring game. http://t.co/mzf2qeCo #mets

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — The Los Angeles Kings know they'll be headed to the New Jersey/New York area for the start of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, May 30. They'll have to wait a while longer, though, to find out whether they'll face the Devils or the Rangers.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Los Angeles Kings await Devils-Rangers winner in Stanley Cup Finals: The Los Angeles Kings know they’ll be heade... http://t.co/LjLLJS1a

'Real Housewives' offer fashion tips and a glimpse in their closets

northjersey.com — Oh, those Housewives. You're obsessed with them. You want to know everything about them. Maybe you even want to dress like them. The cast of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is happy to oblige. In separate interviews, Kathy Wakile, Caroline Manzo, Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga shared their style secrets, along with where they like to shop.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
RT @mdcroft: How to dress like a Real Housewife of NJ http://t.co/XLSUcJuy #rhonj @KathyWakile @melissagorga @Teresa_Giudice @CarolineManzo

Demolition of Northvale industrial building should be finished by end of week, mayor says

northjersey.com — NORTHVALE - Demolition of an industrial building at the former TECT/Danzig site on Livingston Street began Monday and should be finished by week's end, Mayor Paul Bazela said. Crews worked through inclement weather both Monday and Tuesday, tearing down portions of the building - located on a 2.1-acre site that was deemed environmentally hazardous back in the late 1990s.
Chris Harris Reporter, Bergen Record @RecordHarris
Demolition of Northvale industrial building should be finished by end of week http://t.co/3IW6Xyeb http://t.co/O1aju9YF via @sharethis

Washington Township votes to use county dispatchers, but mayor veto likely

northjersey.com — WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - The council voted this week to turn dispatching over to Bergen County's $12.4 million Public Safety Operation Center. But the 3-2 vote may turn out to be nothing more than a gesture.
Chris Harris Reporter, Bergen Record @RecordHarris
Washington Township votes to use county dispatchers, but mayor veto likely - http://t.co/3IW6Xyeb http://t.co/q6EjGFDN via @sharethis

Christie “comeback” gets update today as tax revenues fall, expectations lowered

blog.northjersey.com — The "Jersey Comeback" will fall short, at least for now. Governor Christie's much touted economic recovery will not do what he's been saying it will do, and that means potential trouble for his 10 percent income tax cuts and a budget that seeks to spend $32.1 billion.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @NorthJerseybrk: RT @johnpmcalpin: Christie "comeback" gets update today as tax revenues fall, expectations lowered http://t.co/umY9DvOY

OLS revenue forecast expected tomorrow is $1.3 billion lower than Christie’s budget targets

blog.northjersey.com — A revised forecast from the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services due tomorrow will project a new two-year revenue picture that's $1.3 billion lower than Governor Christie's original budget targets, The Record has learned.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @johnreitmeyer: Christie's office responds by calling OLS unreliable http://t.co/NNmZpgnt
John Reitmeyer State House Reporter, Bergen Record @johnreitmeyer
Christie's office responds by calling OLS unreliable http://t.co/NNmZpgnt
Herb Jackson Washington Bureau Chief, Bergen Record @record_dc
Revised OLS revenue forecast due out tomrw $1.3 billion short of @GovChristie's budget amount http://t.co/VfAnJLPq
Juliet Fletcher State House Reporter, Bergen Record @JulietFletcher
NJ tax forecast by non-partisan office predicted $1.3 billion below @GovChristie's budget targets for May'12-June'13: http://t.co/cIIVKnKY
John Reitmeyer State House Reporter, Bergen Record @johnreitmeyer
More on OLS revenue forecast expected tomorrow http://t.co/NNmZpgnt

Stile: Cory Booker will learn he can't play by his own set of rules

northjersey.com — Campaign surrogates are supposed to damage the enemy, not give them opportunities. The Obama campaign's goal is to paint Romney as a profiteer, not the job creator he claims to be. Now along comes Obama's point man, on national television, to say that it's not only a bad idea, but a nauseating one.
Juliet Fletcher State House Reporter, Bergen Record @JulietFletcher
Booker's Bain moment: @PoliticalStile: http://t.co/YJAkYZbN
Leslie Brody Education Writer, Bergen Record @lesliebrody
The Record's Stile says @CoryBooker will learn he can't play by his own rules - http://t.co/vpHlpC5A http://t.co/QhNWWVhw via @sharethis
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @PoliticalStile: Booker's Bain moment: Spokesman for self before Obama and party http://t.co/s9SrNP9G
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
Booker's Bain moment: Spokesman for self before Obama and party http://t.co/9RIiW97r

National pro-choice group backs Steve Rothman

northjersey.com — A national abortion rights advocacy group has endorsed Rep. Steve Rothman in his Democratic primary battle with Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. in the redrawn 9th Congressional District. NARAL Pro-Choice America (formerly known as the National Abortion Rights Action League) stated on Monday that Rothman has a "perfect pro-choice record" while taking issue with 21 votes that Pascrell has taken on abortion-related legislation the last 16 years.
Herb Jackson Washington Bureau Chief, Bergen Record @record_dc
Rothman has $1.3M left for primary's final weeks http://t.co/SlxrtPbS

Eugene Polley, inventor of TV remote, dies at 96

northjersey.com — CHICAGO - A spokesman for Zenith Electronics says Eugene Polley, the inventor of the first wireless TV remote control, has died. John Taylor says the former Zenith engineer died of natural causes Sunday at a suburban Chicago hospital. He was 96. Couch potatoes everywhere have Polley to thank for hours of feet-up, channel surfing.
Roy Bragg News Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @roybragg
RT @vinniecrumbs: Eugene Polley, inventor of TV remote, dies at 96 - http://t.co/NeG1ivZe http://t.co/ESCD49FT //If it's OK, I won't get up.

Superintendent: Auditors will look at adult school finances

blog.northjersey.com — WAYNE - Superintendent Raymond Gonzalez said school auditors will help district officials determine what adult school programs are the most profitable. Gonzalez gave a presentation on the district's adult school during a special board meeting Monday night. He made no other recommendations to the board about what they should do with the adult school.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Superintendent: Auditors will look at adult school finances http://t.co/LXsMoGgO

Police: Two charged in attempted robbery at Hooters on Rt. 23

northjersey.com — WAYNE - Police arrested two men early Tuesday morning on charges of attempting to steal used cooking oil from Hooters on Route 23, according to police reports. Leard L. Jones Jr., 38, of East Orange, and Cody M.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Police: Two charged in attempted robbery at Hooters on Rt. 23 - http://t.co/q3O56scl http://t.co/AEArI58J via @sharethis

Main St. to be closed Memorial Day

blog.northjersey.com — BLOOMINGDALE - Main Street will be closed Monday between 8 and 11 a.m. for the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade steps off near Van Dam Avenue at about 9 a.m. It will head west into Butler along Main Street. The parade will halt shortly for a brief ceremony at Sloan Park where several monuments honor Bloomingdale's veterans.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Main St. to be closed Memorial Day http://t.co/eSFYObpn

Boys lacrosse roundup: Demarest beats Manasquan, 7-4, for first state tournament victory

northjersey.com — DEMAREST - Demarest has been living its dream all season. And after making program history in two ways on Saturday, that dream is still alive. Ricky Esposito and Robbie Shearman scored two goals and added two assists each and No. 16 Demarest pulled away from No.
Sherlon Christie Sports Writer, Asbury Park Press @sherlonapp
Boys lacrosse rdp: Demarest beats Manasquan, 7-4, http://t.co/s8FeJS5H via @sharethis

Green Machine

blogs.northjersey.com — Jets waive Smith, Jones It isn't easy for the Jets to get through a 24-hour span without making some sort of personnel move, so today they announced they have waived S DeAngelo Smith and LB Eddie Jones. Smith, a well-traveled S, was signed only last month.
J.P. Pelzman Sports Writer, Bergen Record @JPPelzman
#Jets waive two players. Details here: http://t.co/k4Q1ORGk #heymaybetheywerebored #Jetsfantasyfootball

Devils’ defensemen quietly getting the job done in playoffs without any big names

blogs.northjersey.com — Devils' defensemen quietly getting the job done in playoffs without any big names The Devils' defensemen will always be compared to the legends of their Stanley Cup past. Their three championship teams had a rock-solid defensive foundation built around Scott Stevens, Ken Daneyko and Scott Niedermayer, whose numbers 4, 3 and 27, appropriately, hang from Prudential Center's rafters in retirement.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Devils' defensemen quietly getting the job done without any big names: http://t.co/xSiPjeSw

NJ education officials take aim at bed bugs

northjersey.com — New Jersey education officials hope to fend off "big headaches" from a tiny source: bed bugs. The state has alerted district chiefs to a webinar titled "Bed Bugs Go to School." The 90-minute program promises to teach them how to develop a "bed bug action plan" and avoid litigation from the itchy pests.
Leslie Brody Education Writer, Bergen Record @lesliebrody
NJ schools take aim at bed bugs - http://t.co/vpHlpC5A http://t.co/5QrYtmD5 via @sharethis

$400M available to school districts in latest round of Race to the Top

northjersey.com — Federal education officials announced another round of Race to the Top Tuesday - this time inviting school districts, instead of states, to vie for dollars. This round puts $400 million up for grabs. The Obama administration has repeatedly used grant competitions to prod states to pursue its favored changes, such as launching more rigorous teacher evaluations, using more test data to shape instruction, and expanding charter schools.
Leslie Brody Education Writer, Bergen Record @lesliebrody
$400M available to school districts in latest round of Race to the Top - http://t.co/vpHlpC5A http://t.co/aaepKQPR via @sharethis

New Milford man among 14 accused of cargo theft, illegal gambling

northjersey.com — A 74-year-old New Milford man was among 14 people charged Tuesday in connection with a Genovese crime family crew that was involved in cargo theft, extortion, loan-sharking and illegal gambling, authorities said.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @NorthJerseybrk: New Milford man among 14 accused of cargo theft, illegal gambling http://t.co/vf8OQ15H

Tax forecast $1.3 billion lower than Christie’s budget targets

blog.northjersey.com — A revised forecast from the non-partisan Office of Legislative Services due tomorrow will project a new two-year revenue picture that's $1.3 billion lower than Governor Christie's original budget targets, The Record has learned.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @johnpmcalpin: One tax forecast expected tomorrow is $1.3 billion lower than Christie’s budget targets http://t.co/DSFhcjKx

Democrats test Gov. Chris Christie with marijuana bill

northjersey.com — Gay marriage vetoed. Medicaid subsidies for poor women stripped. Medical marijuana distribution blocked. Now frustrated Democrats are trying to put another liberal test before Republican Governor Christie: decriminalizing marijuana possession. The measure cleared an Assembly committee Monday with unanimous support, making it the latest in a string of progressive bills that have forced Christie to show his conservative views on topics largely popular among middle-to-left voters.
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
Democrats test Gov. Chris Christie with marijuana bill - http://t.co/JchnsTlO http://t.co/LJkmYW3i via @sharethis
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
Democrats test @GovChristie with marijuana bill: http://t.co/z0ozfZdo

Baby falcons banded in Atlantic City casino penthouse

northjersey.com — ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Photographers couldn't get enough pictures of the four young chicks in the penthouse of one Atlantic City casino Tuesday. But it's not what you might think. Peregrine Falcons have been living on a ledge since 1985 at what is now called The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel.
Wayne Parry Atlantic City and Jersey Shore Reporter, Associated Press @WayneParryAC
Chicks in the penthouse story http://t.co/rEKNyky3 #atlanticcity #casino #gambling #falcons #poker #atlanticclub #endangered #raptors

NJ Lt. Governor Guadagno touts state's job-creation efforts

northjersey.com — Trying to counter April's picture of rising state unemployment, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno told lawmakers Monday the administration's job-creation efforts were aiding the New Jersey comeback touted by her boss, Gov. Christie.
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
NJ Lt. Governor Guadagno touts state's job-creation efforts - http://t.co/JchnsTlO http://t.co/gg6qpMQw via @sharethis
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
@JulietFletcher NJ Lt. Governor Guadagno touts state's job-creation efforts - http://t.co/CrfJvm5C

Sullivan: Tortorella, DeBoer getting personal as Devils even series

northjersey.com — NEWARK - On Sunday, the verbal gloves came off. On Monday, the real ones followed suit. On a night when real fights replaced spoken sparring, the Devils landed the most important punches, scoring twice in an intense first period and landing the knockout blow early in the third.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
RT @Record_Tara: Sullivan: Tortorella, DeBoer getting personal as Devils even series - http://t.co/cJZt1DxV http://t.co/YgCm9T7R
Tara Sullivan Sports Columnist, Bergen Record @Record_Tara
Sullivan: Tortorella, DeBoer getting personal as Devils even series - http://t.co/FzOLrl7t http://t.co/IPBOthfC

Stanley Cup Finals to begin Wednesday, May 30 at MSG or Prudential Center

blogs.northjersey.com — Stanley Cup Finals to begin Wednesday, May 30 at MSG or Prudential Center The NHL announced today that Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals will be played at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 at Prudential Center or Madison Square Garden.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Stanley Cup Finals to begin in New Jersey/New York on May 30. Full schedule: http://t.co/UjKXPMMM

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — A year ago at this time, Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador was in Minnesota, still not certain if he'd make it all the way back from the cochlear (inner-ear) concussion that sidelined him for the entire 2010-11 season. "I had just gotten to Minnesota and just began to start skating and training again," Salvador said in a media conference call today.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Salvador enjoying Devils’ playoff run a year after career was in jeopardy; Devils showing resiliency: A year ago... http://t.co/Uk2nMfla

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — Devils coach Pete DeBoer and his assistants remind the players before every playoff game the importance of maintaining their discipline and composure and not responding to the after-the-whistle instigations of the opponent.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Devils’ players appreciate DeBoer showing his emotion in exchange with Tortorella: Devils coach Pete DeBoer and ... http://t.co/GsHAdg87

Devils’ players appreciate DeBoer showing his emotion in exchange with Tortorella

blogs.northjersey.com — Devils' players appreciate DeBoer showing his emotion in exchange with Tortorella Devils coach Pete DeBoer and his assistants remind the players before every playoff game the importance of maintaining their discipline and composure and not responding to the after-the-whistle instigations of the opponent.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Devils' players appreciate DeBoer showing his emotions in exchange with Tortorella: http://t.co/yKS3BKiO

D-Will clears the air

blog.northjersey.com — Deron Williams is tired of all the speculation surrounding his uncertain future. So Tuesday, unprompted, he walked up to reporters and started talking. The message was simple. Williams says he hasn't made up his mind on what he'll do after he opts out of his contract on July 1.
Andy Vasquez Nets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @andy_vasquez
In case you missed it. Blog: Deron Williams clears the air on impending free agency: "I don’t know where I’m going." http://t.co/vHvHjaMy
Andy Vasquez Nets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @andy_vasquez
Deron Williams: "I just hate that people think they know where I’m going, because I don’t know where I’m going." http://t.co/vHvHjaMy
Andy Vasquez Nets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @andy_vasquez
Deron Williams clears the air about his free agent situation. "I don't know where I'm going." Lots of quotes: http://t.co/vHvHjaMy

Update: Hackensack residents demand accountability from elected officials

northjersey.com — Angry Hackensack residents demanded accountability from their elected officials on Monday night as the City Council responded to parallel controversies in the Police Department and the school district. More than 100 people filled the council chambers at the first public meeting since the city's suspended police chief, Ken Zisa, was convicted on criminal charges last week.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
#Hackensack residents demand accountability from elected officials http://t.co/Sjg1X3B7
Chris Harris Reporter, Bergen Record @RecordHarris
Update: Hackensack residents demand accountability from elected officials - http://t.co/3IW6Xyeb http://t.co/26pJWJku via @sharethis
S.P. Sullivan Producer, NJ.com, New Jersey Star-Ledger @spsullivan
This has to be one of the best public meeting photos I've ever seen. http://t.co/YZ3lHC9L via @NorthJerseybrk

Will NY place the same bet on sports wagering that NJ is trying to make?

blog.northjersey.com — Move over, New Jersey - some New York officials want to get in on that sports betting action that the Garden State has been pushing for a couple of years now. State Sen. Tony Avella of Queens has introduced a bill that would allow betting on professional team sports at New York casinos, the racinos at Aqueduct and Yonkers Raceway, and OTBs outside of New York City.
John Brennan Senior Writer, Sports Business, Bergen Record @BergenBrennan
Can you picture betting on NFL games at Yonkers Raceway? This Queens lawmaker can: http://t.co/Z4x4DWVr #sportsbiz

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — Although the NHL's Department of Player Safety reviewed several incidents from Monday night's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals-a 4-1 Devils win over the Rangers that evened the series at 2-2-none were deemed worthy of a hearing for supplemental discipline today. Also, though it's still possible someone could be fined, that is not expected either.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
No supplemental discipine hearings from Devils-Rangers Game 4; No fines expected either: Although the NHL’s Depa... http://t.co/zZcI0zou

Mets' error gives Pirates' 5-4 win in Pittsburgh

northjersey.com — PITTSBURGH - Two gloves rose into the spring night, a pair of pilgrims chasing the same dream. One glove belonged to Kirk Nieuwenhuis, the center fielder. He drifted to his right, lifted his hand and called for the lazy fly ball. The other glove belonged to Mike Baxter, the left fielder.
Mike Kerwick Mets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @mikekerwick
Two men chased the same ball. Neither one came down with it. It wound up costing the Mets. http://t.co/I7eI3hn2 #mets

Mets notes: Ike Davis sits again

northjersey.com — Davis sits The latest twist in the Ike Davis narrative arrived Monday afternoon, when Terry Collins constructed his lineup and left out Davis. Collins pinned the decision on numbers. The Mets were facing Pittsburgh starter Eric Bedard. Lefties were hitting .161 vs. Bedard; righties .280. Meanwhile Davis was hitting an anemic .181 against lefties.
Mike Kerwick Mets Beat Writer, Bergen Record @mikekerwick
Mets notes: Davis sits; Cedeno returns; Thole heads to Florida. http://t.co/eBGVMjQU #mets

The history of the New Jersey Botanical Garden, in book form

blog.northjersey.com — The New Jersey Botanical Garden/Skylands Association has published a new book about the park, titled "Skylands - The Garden of the Garden State." The 118-page hardcover book traces the property's history from gentleman's farm to private botanical showcase, then to a religious college and finally a state park.
Raymond A. Edel Gardening Columnist, Bergen Record @njgardening
The history of #NewJerseyBotanicalGarden & #SkylandsManor, in book form: Worth leafing & weeding through and then some: http://t.co/g8Jbemw8

Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s 'Jersey Comeback'

northjersey.com — A Wall Street ratings agency became the latest critic of Governor Christie's "Jersey Comeback" on Monday with a report that said the state's economic growth "will likely remain muted." Moody's Investors Service cited New Jersey's $230 million tax shortfall in the current state budget and the state's persistent high unemployment rate in its Weekly Credit Outlook Monday.
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s 'Jersey Comeback' - http://t.co/JchnsTlO http://t.co/FEvAMe44 via @sharethis

Energy drinks seek wider market

northjersey.com — The two women aren't dressed to work out or spend a late night at a club. The early-30-somethings aren't in the middle of a long hike or trying to meet a late-night work deadline. They stand chatting on a city street, casually dressed for everyday life when one starts mocking her friend for having a box of Crystal Light Energy sticking out of her bag.
John Craven Editor in Chief, BevNet.com @BevNETCraven
This is exactly why the energy drink category will continue to see growth http://t.co/hQSuHb13

Universities’ unions want jobs pledge

northjersey.com — Unions representing workers at the three schools at the heart of a proposal to realign New Jersey's public university system said Monday that they want a pledge that the plan won't result in layoffs.
Leslie Brody Education Writer, Bergen Record @lesliebrody
Newark universities’ unions want jobs protected in NJ higher ed overhaul, - http://t.co/vpHlpC5A http://t.co/eELdjoHV via @sharethis

Photos: Devils take game 4, defeat Rangers 4-1

northjersey.com — The New Jersey Devils scored twice in the first period of Game 4 Monday and twice in the third to knock off the New York Rangers 4-1 to even the Eastern Conference Finals to two games apiece.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Nice photo by Record's Michael Karas of Parise's elevated pass past the diving Girardi on Zajac's 2-on-1 goal: http://t.co/IHIl0rUa

Photos: Devils take game 4, defeat Rangers 4-1

northjersey.com — The New Jersey Devils scored twice in the first period of Game 4 Monday and twice in the third to knock off the New York Rangers 4-1 to even the Eastern Conference Finals to two games apiece.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Love the expressions on Hagelin and Ponikarovsky's faces as they brace for contact in this Tyson Trish photo: http://t.co/lO6KX1rJ

Photos: Devils take game 4, defeat Rangers 4-1

northjersey.com — The New Jersey Devils scored twice in the first period of Game 4 Monday and twice in the third to knock off the New York Rangers 4-1 to even the Eastern Conference Finals to two games apiece.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
A link to The Record's photo gallery of Monday night's Devils-Rangers Game 4: http://t.co/4M6Wsbe8

Economic reality nags Christie’s sales pitch

blog.northjersey.com — Governor Christie isn't just crying economic wolf, he's talking up a wolf so big no one else in the country sees it coming. And it will bring tax cuts and billions in added spending along for the ride next year, Christie says of his economic recovery.
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
The Source: More economic potholes on the Jersey Comeback trail http://t.co/EpFn1Rqu

Menendez launches Senate reelection bid

northjersey.com — Sen. Bob Menendez joined with Democratic Party leaders and students at Union City High School on Monday to formally kick off his reelection bid for the U.S. Senate. "This campaign is not about bringing the powerful down, it's about raising the middle class up so we can all have a better future," said Menendez.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
#Menendez launches Senate reelection bid http://t.co/m235nYsj

N.J. 'comeback' will lag nation, agency says

northjersey.com — A Wall Street ratings agency became the latest critic of Governor Christie's "Jersey Comeback" on Monday with a report that said the state's economic growth "will likely remain muted." Moody's Investors Service cited New Jersey's $230 million tax shortfall in the current state budget and the state's persistent high unemployment rate in its Weekly Credit Outlook.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
@johnreitmeyer N.J. 'comeback' will lag nation, agency says http://t.co/FefInaGU

Christie to again raise money for Romney with New York trip today

blog.northjersey.com — Governor Christie will be raising money for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney late this afternoon in New York. Romney campaign officials have said it's part of a three-day money blitz in the Northeast that they hope raises $10 million. Christie is scheduled to appear at 5 p.m. in the Grand Hyatt New York.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @johnpmcalpin: Christie to again raise money for Romney with New York trip today http://t.co/Ne4DQbck

Parise does his talking on ice in 4-1 Devils’ win; Salvador scores again; Brodeur gets assist mark

blogs.northjersey.com — Parise does his talking on ice in 4-1 Devils' win; Salvador scores again; Brodeur gets assist mark There's probably a little too much made of it when Devils captain Zach Parise declined to the media following his team's 3-0 loss to the Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Parise does his talking on ice in Devils' 4-1 win; Salvador scores again; Brodeur gets assist mark: http://t.co/q2BesLwn

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — There's probably a little too much made of it when Devils captain Zach Parise declined to the media following his team's 3-0 loss to the Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Parise does his talking on ice in 4-1 Devils’ win; Salvador scores again; Brodeur gets assist mark: There’s prob... http://t.co/aLxKBFri

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — So, I guess, the Devils and the Rangers officially don't like each other. Not there was any doubt about that previously, but the Hudson River Rivalry reached a nice rolling boil tonight in the third period of the Devils 4-1 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Prudential Center.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Rangers show frustration as Devils even series with 4-1 Game 4 win: So, I guess, the Devils and the Rangers offi... http://t.co/v3657krF

Rangers show frustration as Devils even series with 4-1 Game 4 win

blogs.northjersey.com — Rangers show frustration as Devils even series with 4-1 Game 4 win So, I guess, the Devils and the Rangers officially don't like each other. Not there was any doubt about that previously, but the Hudson River Rivalry reached a nice rolling boil tonight in the third period of the Devils 4-1 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Prudential Center.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Rangers show frustration as Devils even series with 4-1 Game 4 win: http://t.co/MmnV95Xo

Ravi sentencing hearing in Rutgers webcam case gets underway [watch live here]

northjersey.com — Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers student who was convicted of hate crimes for spying on his gay roommate's liaison, finds out Monday whether he will be going to prison or probation.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
Ravi sentenced to 30 days, community service and probation in Rutgers webcam spy case - http://t.co/Ax2Lnq5m http://t.co/8JvQkypg
Chris Harris Reporter, Bergen Record @RecordHarris
Ravi sentenced to 30 days, community service and probation in Rutgers webcam spy case http://t.co/BRGJVBRe via @sharethis
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @NorthJerseybrk: #Ravi sentenced to 30 days, probation in Rutger's web cam spy case - http://t.co/qav2S8LO #tylerclementi
Chris Harris Reporter, Bergen Record @RecordHarris
Ravi sentencing hearing in Rutgers webcam case gets underway [watch live here] - http://t.co/3IWbv8f5 http://t.co/vsijRawE via @sharethis
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
RT @NorthJerseybrk: Watch Live: #Ravi sentencing hearing in Rutgers webcam case gets underway - #tylerclementi http://t.co/fXaINKAc

10 more of North Jersey’s Cutest Pets

blog.northjersey.com — It's a good thing I wasn't in charge of choosing North Jersey's Cutest Pets because I wouldn't have been able to pick a winner. Now that voting is over and the winners have been announced, though, I wanted to share some of my favorites: 1.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
Had a rough Monday? @jerseydogblog will make you smile with her North Jersey's Cutest Pets honorable mentions http://t.co/g59DNwCQ

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — Here are the starting lineups for tonight's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Devils and the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. DEVILS Forwards: Zach Parise-Travis Zajac-Dainius Zubrus. Defensemen: Bryce Salvador-Marek Zidlicky. Goaltender: Martin Brodeur. RANGERS Forwards: Chris Kreider-Derek Stepan-Ryan Callahan. Defensemen: Ryan McDonagh-Dan Girardi. Goaltender: Henrik Lundqvist.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Live post: Devils vs. New York Rangers, Game 4 Eastern Conference Finals, 5/21/12: Here are the starting lineups... http://t.co/vKGpeIYr

Booker’s social media edge cuts after Sunday video slicing by Obama camp

blog.northjersey.com — Cory Booker's talented combination of old media savvy and new media skills have combined to create a mess for the Newark mayor. He appeared Sunday on news talk shows and decried President Obama's campaign attacks, saying the re-election campaign was right to highlight Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain Capital but ultimately found it "nauseating."
John Reitmeyer State House Reporter, Bergen Record @johnreitmeyer
NJ ELEC records show two Bain employees contributed to Booker team in 2009 http://t.co/NWq3AhcC
Charles Stile Columnist, Bergen Record @PoliticalStile
The Source: Booker's Bain moment http://t.co/gkClAaFp

Sloan Park on the agenda

blog.northjersey.com — BLOOMINGDALE - The Borough Council is expected vote Tuesday night on an initial cleanup of Sloan Park, which has been closed since a pair of late-summer tropical storms flooded the park. If approved, the work could start within the next few weeks, Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy said.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Sloan Park on the agenda http://t.co/LKOKyVCM

Masked man breaks into Washington Township home, scuffles with owner

northjersey.com — WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - A masked man dressed in black broke into a Van Emburgh Avenue home early Sunday morning and scuffled with the homeowner before fleeing, police said in a statement. The burglar is still at large. At about 1:50 a.m., police were dispatched to the home.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Masked man breaks into Washington Township home, scuffles with owner - http://t.co/q3O9E2df http://t.co/Ahbglmg9 via @sharethis
Chris Harris Reporter, Bergen Record @RecordHarris
Masked man breaks into Washington Township home, scuffles with owner - http://t.co/3IWbv8f5 http://t.co/NsWrkrAT via @sharethis

Muslim leaders summoned to NJ meeting on NYPD surveillance

northjersey.com — Muslim leaders say they have been invited to a meeting Thursday with the state attorney general in Trenton for an update on a possible investigation into New York Police Department surveillance operations. Muslim leaders have demanded that state Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa investigate NYPD activities in New Jersey since news of surveillance broke.
Adam Goldman Staff Writer, Associated Press @goldmandc
Muslim leaders summoned to NJ meeting on NYPD surveillance - http://t.co/vH1Bb3v5 http://t.co/a10pPPPJ via @sharethis

Adult school future to be discussed tonight

blog.northjersey.com — WAYNE - Superintendent Raymond Gonzalez is expected to give a presentation on the district's adult school during a special board meeting tonight. The adult school, on Hamburg Turnpike, has been losing money for at least two years, school officials have said. Gonzalez said he'll discuss the school's future but wouldn't elaborate on what his recommendations would be.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
Adult school future to be discussed tonight http://t.co/z8ogDw57

Englewood artists put on Mini-MoMA tonight

blog.northjersey.com — Englewood's youngest artists will showcase their talent in a Mini-MoMA tonight at a gallery in their school. The name, a play off of the Museum of Modern Art, stands for Museum of Makowski Art, in honor of art the teacher who initiated the event six years ago.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
#Englewood artists put on Mini-MoMA tonight http://t.co/erz5PZr3

Josefson hoping to have some good karma now after having so much bad luck with injuries

blogs.northjersey.com — Josefson hoping to have some good karma now after having so much bad luck with injuries During those frustrating days when his fractured left wrist was still in a cast and he wasn't allowed back on skates, this was the moment Devils center Jacob Josefson was thinking about.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Josefson hoping to have some good karma now after having so much bad luck with injuries: http://t.co/COrJYupN

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — Patrik Elias is well aware of what his statistics say and he doesn't like it one bit. Entering tonight's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Rangers, Elias, the Devils' all-time leader in postseason goals (43), assists (79) and points (122), has three goals and two assists in 15 playoffs games this year.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Elias knows his playoff production so far is “not enough”, vows to work out of drought: Patrik Elias is well awa... http://t.co/M8TUUoAo

Elias knows his playoff production so far is “not enough”, vows to work out of drought

blogs.northjersey.com — Elias knows his playoff production so far is "not enough", vows to work out of drought Patrik Elias is well aware of what his statistics say and he doesn't like it one bit.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Elias knows his playoff production so far is "not enough", vows to work out of drought: http://t.co/Ie7hRKvq

Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s “Jersey Comeback”

blog.northjersey.com — Another Wall Street ratings agency is questioning Governor Christie's view of New Jersey's economic recovery, what he calls the "Jersey Comeback." Moody's Investors Service mentioned today in its Weekly Credit Outlook that the New Jersey economy "will likely remain muted given recent tax revenue trends and our expectation that the state's economic recovery will lag the U.S" during the budget year that begins on July 1.
David W. Chen City Hall Bureau Chief, New York Times @davidwchen
jersey "comeback" or "setback"? moody's getting bearish on @govchristie budget #s http://t.co/H5whP7Cc

Bistro 55 sold; will be revamped

blog.northjersey.com — Bistro 55, the Rochelle Park bar and restaurant that the South City restaurant group opened in 2009, has been sold. Its new owner, David Parker, said today that he plans to transform it into a gastropub with an emphasis on pairing food with beer and wine, and an even more expansive beer selection than Bistro 55′s.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
Major North Jersey restaurant news: Bistro 55 sold; will be revamped http://t.co/pxXHwvYk

Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s “Jersey Comeback”

blog.northjersey.com — Another Wall Street ratings agency is questioning Governor Christie's view of New Jersey's economic recovery, what he calls the "Jersey Comeback." Moody's Investors Service mentioned today in its Weekly Credit Outlook that the New Jersey economy "will likely remain muted given recent tax revenue trends and our expectation that the state's economic recovery will lag the U.S" during the budget year that begins on July 1.
Matt Friedman New Jersey Assembly and Senate Reporter, New Jersey Star-Ledger @MattFriedmanSL
RT @johnpmcalpin: Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s “Jersey Comeback” http://t.co/9rmvfPcC

Englewood re-dedicating building in memory of late deputy police chief

blog.northjersey.com — It took more than 30 years, but the brick building at the corner of South Van Brunt Street and Englewood Avenue in Englewood now has metal letters out front designating the facility the Deputy Chief Raymond Wright Public Safety Complex. A formal re-dedication is set for 7 p.m.
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
#Englewood re-dedicating building in memory of late deputy police chief http://t.co/t1svPuYy

Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s “Jersey Comeback”

blog.northjersey.com — Another Wall Street ratings agency is questioning Governor Christie's view of New Jersey's economic recovery, what he calls the "Jersey Comeback." Moody's Investors Service mentioned today in its Weekly Credit Outlook that the New Jersey economy "will likely remain muted given recent tax revenue trends and our expectation that the state's economic recovery will lag the U.S" during the budget year that begins on July 1.
John Reitmeyer State House Reporter, Bergen Record @johnreitmeyer
Add Moody’s to those questioning Christie’s “Jersey Comeback” http://t.co/gGTiLbhJ

Green Machine

blogs.northjersey.com — Ellis pleads guilty; what it means for Jets Jets' second-year NT Kenrick Ellis has entered a guilty plea, according to the Associated Press, in connection with the assault and battery charges stemming from a fight in 2010 while he was attending Hampton University in Virginia.
J.P. Pelzman Sports Writer, Bergen Record @JPPelzman
What Kenrick Ellis' plea deal likely will mean in terms of practice time saved and lost: http://t.co/zyMKDyiU #nyj

8 arrested at Electric Daisy Carnival; music festival ends tonight

northjersey.com — EAST RUTHERFORD - State Police arrested eight people Saturday at the Electric Daisy Carnival for different offenses including drug possession and assault. Among the arrested were Brian Cho, 23, of Teaneck, and Anthony Grecco, 22, of Wayne. Cho was charged with improper behavior and resisting arrest.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
8 arrested at Electric Daisy Carnival; music festival ends tonight - http://t.co/q3O9E2df http://t.co/b2jZepir via @sharethis

5th District Democratic hopefuls trade shots at debate in Teaneck

northjersey.com — Teaneck Deputy Mayor Adam Gussen and Jason Castle, who are seeking the Democratic nod to run for Congress in the 5th District, took shots at each other Sunday throughout a candidates forum at Teaneck's Rodda Center. Diane Sare, the third candidate in the race that will decide who faces longtime Rep.
Matthew McGrath Staff Writer, Bergen Record @RecordMcGrath
5th District Democratic hopefuls trade shots at debate in Teaneck - http://t.co/q3O9E2df http://t.co/Emp9XA7I via @sharethis

Poll: Dharun Ravi's sentence, fair or unfair?

northjersey.com — A judge ordered former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi to serve a three-year probationary sentence with 30 days in jail, 300 hours of community service, counseling and a $10,000 fine in the Tyler Clementi case. What do you think?
Melissa Hayes Staff Writer, Bergen Record @Record_Melissa
Poll: Dharun Ravi's sentence, fair or unfair? - http://t.co/6h9XSLXV http://t.co/5WoKo2eP via @sharethis

Fire & Ice

blogs.northjersey.com — Devils forward Petr Sykora remained on the ice after the end of today's optional morning skate for some extra conditioning work. That is the life of a healthy scratch - something Sykora has not experienced previously this season, but will tonight when the Devils take on the Rangers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Prudential Center.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Sykora: “I want to be out there. I feel like I can score some goals, but it’s the way it is”: Devils forward Pet... http://t.co/ILuFbheN

Fire hits recently opened Closter restaurant

northjersey.com — CLOSTER - A recently opened restaurant was shut down following a fire that broke out early Sunday morning. The fire was reported at 1:06 a.m. at Gilmok, a Korean barbecue restaurant at 190 Closter Dock Road. Police Chief Dennis Kane said officers responding to an alarm saw a "glow" in the kitchen, forced open a door and discovered an oven fire.
Elisa Ung Restaurant Reviewer, Bergen Record @elisaung
Fire hits recently opened Closter restaurant - http://t.co/Ax2Lnq5m http://t.co/CCfK6nMC

Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James, eyeing comeback, keeps coffers full

northjersey.com — Politicians go away - sometimes involuntarily - but their campaign accounts can linger for years, allowing them to spread their influence long after they've left office. Take Sharpe James, who is so confident he'll eventually reverse his 2008 fraud conviction he keeps a campaign fund that currently has $725,000 in it.
Steve Kornacki Writer, Salon @SteveKornacki
Somehow missed that Sharpe is actually threatening a comeback http://t.co/HnX7KzAO (h/t @MattFriedmanSL)

Sykora: “I want to be out there. I feel like I can score some goals, but it’s the way it is”

blogs.northjersey.com — Sykora: "I want to be out there. I feel like I can score some goals, but it's the way it is" Devils forward Petr Sykora remained on the ice after the end of today's optional morning skate for some extra conditioning work.
Tom Gulitti New Jersey Devils Reporter, Bergen Record @TGfireandice
Fire & Ice blog: Sykora wishes he was playing tonight, but accepts decision: http://t.co/Rnpdznxp

NJ Assembly panel holds budget hearing on business development operation

northjersey.com — The Assembly Budget Committee is taking testimony this morning on the budget for the state's business development operation run by the Secretary of State, the Economic Development Authority and the Sports and Exposition Authority. Lt. Gov.
Juliet Fletcher State House Reporter, Bergen Record @JulietFletcher
Lt. Gov. Guadagno says "real numbers" will show NJ job creation efforts are working. Unemp jumped last month to 9.1%: http://t.co/t6OKrkTL