An American Icon Dies: From The Newsroom [VIDEO]

Dick Clark, a man that transcended and basically helped define generations in our country, passed away Wednesday from a heart attack at the age of 82.

THURSDAY'S HEADLINES

• The news of Clark's death sent shockwaves through the world, as fans and entertainers remembered the legend.
• Much of our news today focuses on the tough hands being dealt to New Jersey families.  Kevin McArdle explains how we are coping with high gas prices.
• The domino effect continues, as the high gas and tolls are resulting in the costs being thrown back at consumers.
• Because of all of these issues, families in New Jersey are being forced to decide between having a parent work or stay at-home, determining the cost-effectiveness.
• Kelly Waldron sums it all up today with a report on why New Jersey is lagging behind the rest of the nation, in terms of making a comeback.
• Governor Christie held a Wednesday event, where he highlighted a plan to end homelessness in New Jersey, while yawning at the current budget process.
• The medical marijuana process continues to chug along in New Jersey, but we are still many months away.
• Two New Jersey towns crack the list of "Best Small Towns in the County."

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Wednesday's poll was an absolute landslide.  We asked if the emergency service fees, that we have been telling you about were, are just a way for towns to circumvent the 2% property tax cap.  93% said yes.

TODAY'S POLL

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