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Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Friday:

⬛ No more hidden flood risks — a big win for NJ homebuyers

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It'll soon be much easier to tell whether the New Jersey property you're about to buy or rent has had a damp past.

Following the rules of a law signed in June of this year, new measures announced by Garden State officials on Thursday include flood disclosure forms for prospective buyers and renters.

⬛ NJ Division on Civil Rights to investigate Clark Township

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New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is opening an investigation into Clark Township and the response of officials to a report about the police department.

The results of an earlier investigation released in November into the police department did not result in charges, but Platkin called for the immediate firing of Clark Police Chief Pedro Matos and Sgt. Joseph Teston, who headed the internal affairs unit.

⬛ NJ woman in chaotic Jersey City violent crime spree pleads guilty

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JERSEY CITY — A New Jersey woman is admitting to her role in a violent crime spree including three robberies and a shooting in Hudson County.

Siobhan Chandler, 21, of Newark pleaded guilty in federal court to Hobbs Act robbery, attempted Hobbs Act robbery, using a firearm in a violent crime and conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said Wednesday.

⬛ The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway

Travelers line up at a security checkpoint area in Terminal 3 at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

It's beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates.

Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday. That is making airlines and federal officials optimistic.

⬛ Holiday tradition: Big Joe's Christmas Eve Spectacular!

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It's a New Jersey holiday tradition for more than a quarter century.

Join New Jersey 101.5 for Big Joe's annual Christmas Eve Spectacular!

This Sunday, starting at 5 p.m., we're on the air with all your favorite holiday requests.

50 of the best holiday lights displays in New Jersey

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We love seeing our neighborhoods light up for the holidays, which is why we invited our listeners to submit a photo of their holiday display for a chance to win $1,000. If you submitted a photo and don't see it here, DON'T WORRY! You're still in the running for the grand pize. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5

Christmas snow - When it's happened, and the 2023 odds for NJ

Fun weather facts from Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow, using data from the New Brunswick weather station (Plus trends for this year will also be included and fine-tuned as we get closer to the big Christmas holiday).

Gallery Credit: Mike Brant