From The Newsroom – 12/23/11

We are nearing the finish line, headed towards a wonderful holiday weekend (hopefully started off with a Giants victory tomorrow).  But first, there are some loose ends of the news week to tie up.

FRIDAY HEADLINES

• Dino Flammia recaps the hottest 11 stories of 2011 in New Jersey complete with pictures and video.
• Governor Christie says a shuffle of his senior staff is no big deal, while reiterating his high hopes for Atlantic City.
• NJ State Police warns pedestrians about the dangers of walking this holiday season.
• New Jersey lawmakers draw attention to ovarian cancer.
• And many in the Garden State are braving crowded highways and malls to finish their last-minute shopping.

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Yesterday's poll asked if you would change your driving route because of upcoming rate hikes on the turnpike and parkway.  60% said they planned to do just that.

TODAY'S POLL

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