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Gambling on New Jersey’s future
As the debate continues over whether or not to allow casinos in New Jersey to expand outside Atlantic City, NJ 101.5 will host a special edition of our Town Hall series Tuesday night at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of gaming in the Garden State.

Read the full text of the prosecutor’s statement on John Sheridan
This is the full text of the Somerset County Prosecutor's report on the deaths last September of John and Joyce Sheridan, as released to the news media Friday:

Linden mayor promises investigation into officer’s multiple DUI arrests
Linden's mayor promises an investigation into how the city's police department handled the multiple drunk driving arrests of the officer behind the wheel during an accident in Staten Island that killed a fellow off-duty officer.

Alcohol use probed in wrong-way crash that killed 2, including Linden cop
LINDEN, N.J. (AP) -- Two New Jersey police officers injured in a wrong-way crash in New York City that killed another officer and an acquaintance remained hospitalized in critical condition on Saturday, officials said.

No snow emergency but take care on the roads, NJ says
State officials are advising drivers to use caution and patience during Friday's afternoon and evening commute as snow continues to fall in much of New Jersey. No state of emergency has been issued but residents are asked to keep "unnecessary" travel to a minimum.

New Jersey Air Force vet charged in plot to aid ISIS
Federal prosecutors say a U.S. Air Force veteran from New Jersey has been arrested on terrorism charges in a plot to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State group.

The vaccination debate – a New Jersey 101.5 Town Hall special
What are the facts behind a persistent debate over the safety of childhood vaccinations?

Bridge demolition to close Jersey City highway
The lower level of Route 139 in Jersey City with be closed in both directions on Friday night into early Saturday afternoon as part of the Pulaski Skyway project.

Hero dog found dead at scene of Woodbridge fire
A dog called a hero for alerting her Woodbridge owner to a fire has been found dead in the rubble of the woman's apartment.

Old Bridge man fatally shot; confronted police with knife
A 75-year-old Old Bridge man was shot to death by police Tuesday morning after brandishing a knife at officers who had been called to his home over reports of a disturbance, the county prosecutor said.