Corey Booker Plays Hero: From The Newsroom

Corey Booker, the mayor of Newark, is generating national buzz after a heroic effort Thursday night in the neighborhood he lives in.

FRIDAY'S HEADLINES

• Booker was returning home when he saw a neighbor's house on fire.  The Mayor, along with his security detail, ran into the burning home to help the residents escape.
• The New Jersey State Police announces a hiring blitz, following a 2-year lull.
• Governor Christie held a Town Hall in South Plainfield on Thursday, reiterating his plan for drug courts, as well as his hopes for a small business rebound in New Jersey.
• Pain at the pump is now leading to less sales at some convenience stores.
• The debate continues in Trenton over higher education funding.
• Atlantic City officials detailed their new multi-million dollar marketing campaign to boost attendance to the resort.
• Kevin McArdle examines the US Senate race here in New Jersey that nobody seems to care about.
• President Obama denounces recent criticisms of Ann Romney.
• Two missing brothers in Irvington were found.

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Our Thursday poll asked if you agreed with the Governor's handling of the gift card controversy that you have been hearing in our news.  There were a lot of votes on this one, and 89% said they do not agree with Governor Christie.

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