Gubernatorial Showdown: From the Newsroom

Chris Christie and Barbara Buono took centerstage for the first of two debates last night at William Paterson University.

Wednesday's Headlines

• Full recap of the debate with video, audio and highlights.
• Did the debate help Buono make any headway?
• The latest on the government shutdown.
• Nasty weather is headed for the Garden State.
• Officials confirm a tornado this week in Paramus.
• What happened last night at Princeton University?
• An update on the dune easement battle.
• A Sandy-battered county waits for FEMA dollars.
• Drivers could face fines for smoking with their children in the car.
• Higher heating costs expected this winter.

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Tuesday's poll asked if children or cell phones were more distracting in the car; 73 percent say, 'children,' 27 percent 'cell phones.'

Today's Poll

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