From the Newsroom – 1/23/12

The Giants are bound for the Superbowl after winning Sunday against the 49ers, and fans across the nation mourn the loss of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

MONDAY'S HEADLINES

* The Giants win 20 to 17 in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers. 

*  Joe Paterno loses his battle against lung cancer nearly three months after being outsed as the football     coach at Penn State amist a sex abuse scandal involved Jerry Sandusky.

* The fight to legalize gay marriage in New Jersey is set to begin Tuesday as the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a gay marriage measure. 

* Do you still take a lunch at work?  If not, you aren't alone.  You can take our poll here on the issue.

*  A new survey shows New Jerseyans are happy not to pump their own gas. 

*  New software could help teenagers put cell phones down while driving.

*   Tax season is offiically here.  Get tips on e-filing here.   

*   Today our good news feature puts the spotlight on a New Jersey couple who started a food pantry to help needy pets. 

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