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Amber Hibbs, 19, sleeps in the car while she waits for her friends at the Joyce Kilmer rest area on the New Jersey turnpike Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in East Brunswick, N.J., as they travel from Philadelphia to spend Thanksgiving with friends in New York.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Amber Hibbs, 19, sleeps in the car while she waits for her friends at the Joyce Kilmer rest area on the New Jersey turnpike Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in East Brunswick, N.J., as they travel from Philadelphia...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Lou Dobbs,  left, speaks with Bill O'Reilly during taping a segment for Fox News channel's
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Lou Dobbs, left, speaks with Bill O'Reilly during taping a segment for Fox News channel's "The O'Reilly Factor," in New York. Former CNN host Lou Dobbs...   (Associated Press)
Some of the property affected by today's New York State Court of Appeals decision are seen south of Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. New York's top court ruled that the...
Some of the property affected by today's New York State Court of Appeals decision are seen south of Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in...   (Associated Press)
With the Atlantic Center in the background, a backhoe sits idle near the tracks of the Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. New York's top court ruled that the state can...
With the Atlantic Center in the background, a backhoe sits idle near the tracks of the Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the New York...   (Associated Press)
Matthew Brinckerhoff, left, the plaintiff's lead attorney in the Atlantic Yards eminent domain case, addresses the media in front of Freddie's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New York's top court that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their...
Matthew Brinckerhoff, left, the plaintiff's lead attorney in the Atlantic Yards eminent domain case, addresses the media in front of Freddie's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New...   (Associated Press)
Develop Don't Destroy spokesman and lead plaintiff Daniel Goldstein addresses the media in front of Freddy's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New York's top court that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development...
Develop Don't Destroy spokesman and lead plaintiff Daniel Goldstein addresses the media in front of Freddy's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New York's top court that the state...   (Associated Press)
Ebony Bennett, right, from Jersey City, New Jersey, holds her son Jayden Carroll, 1, at the Greyhound Bus Station in Washington, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, while waiting to board a bus to North Carolina to visit her father for Thanksgiving.
Ebony Bennett, right, from Jersey City, New Jersey, holds her son Jayden Carroll, 1, at the Greyhound Bus Station in Washington, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, while waiting to board a bus to North Carolina...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken Nov. 19, 2009, Bruce Ratner, president and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, talks in New York. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for...
In this photo taken Nov. 19, 2009, Bruce Ratner, president and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, talks in New York. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, New York's top court says the state can use...   (Associated Press)
This photo taken  Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, lower center, in Brooklyn, N.Y.  In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that...
This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, lower center, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners...   (Associated Press)
This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, bottom center, in Brooklyn, N.Y.  In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that...
This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, bottom center, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners...   (Associated Press)
A large crowd, some with signs, gathers at The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., in support of proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J.   (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
A large crowd, some with signs, gathers at The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., in support of proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in...   (Associated Press)
Steven Goldstein of Garden State Equality walks with supporters Marsha Shapiro, left, and Louise Walpin, right, as they lead a large group into the New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., to lobby for proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in...
Steven Goldstein of Garden State Equality walks with supporters Marsha Shapiro, left, and Louise Walpin, right, as they lead a large group into the New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton,...   (Associated Press)
A huge crowd gathers outside offices of Garden State Equality, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., before walking to the New Jersey Statehouse to lobby for passage of a bill legalizing gay marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in the wings to take over as New Jersey's first...
A huge crowd gathers outside offices of Garden State Equality, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., before walking to the New Jersey Statehouse to lobby for passage of a bill legalizing gay marriage....   (Associated Press)
Three Orthodox Jews, from left, Solomon Diamant, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss and Dovid Feldman, all of Lakewood, N.J., hold a banner outside The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., as they protest proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in...
Three Orthodox Jews, from left, Solomon Diamant, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss and Dovid Feldman, all of Lakewood, N.J., hold a banner outside The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton,...   (Associated Press)
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell talks about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development and plans to deepen...
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell talks about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie...   (Associated Press)
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, talks to the media about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development...
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, talks to the media about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, listen as New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development and plans...
New Jersey Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, listen as New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie, center, and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, listen as Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development and plans to...
New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie, center, and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, listen as Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell...   (Associated Press)
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine pauses in what appeared to be a somewhat emotional moment at the end of his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. He was thanking the hundreds of attendees at a luncheon for their...
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine pauses in what appeared to be a somewhat emotional moment at the end of his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, seated, motions for attendees to sit down as they gave him a standing ovation following his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. New Jersey Speaker of the Assembly Joseph Roberts, D-Camden is at...
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, seated, motions for attendees to sit down as they gave him a standing ovation following his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic...   (Associated Press)
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New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez holds a towel between his teeth as he watches from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Lopez scored 32 points and pulled in 14 rebounds, but the...
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez holds a towel between his teeth as he watches from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez, right, drives on Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Lopez scored 32 points and pulled in 14 rebounds, but the Nets lost 93-83 to bring their season record...
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez, right, drives on Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Lopez scored...   (Associated Press)
Players on the New Jersey Nets bench watch during the final moments of an NBA basketball against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Nets lost 93-83 to bring their season record to 0-15. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Players on the New Jersey Nets bench watch during the final moments of an NBA basketball against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Nets lost 93-83 to bring their...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams rests his head in a towel on the bench during a break in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Nets lost 93-83 to give them an 0-15 record this...
New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams rests his head in a towel on the bench during a break in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, left, looks to the basket against New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Oden scored 18 points and pulled in eight rebounds as the Trail Blazers beat the Nets...
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden, left, looks to the basket against New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez stuffs the ball during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez stuffs the ball during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, right, drives on New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, right, drives on New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Don...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets basketball coach Lawrence Frank reacts from the bench during the first half of the Nets' NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
New Jersey Nets basketball coach Lawrence Frank reacts from the bench during the first half of the Nets' NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez, right, shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez, right, shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias, of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators,Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Newark, N.J. The Devils dfeated the Senators 3-1. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias, of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators,Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Newark, N.J. The Devils...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur makes a save during the third  period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Newark, N.J. The Devils defeated the Senators 3-1. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Newark, N.J. The Devils defeated the Senators...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, left makes a save as Ottawa Senators' Jarkko Ruutu, top right, of Finland, and Chris Kelly (22) look for a rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. The Devils beat the Senators 3-1....
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, left makes a save as Ottawa Senators' Jarkko Ruutu, top right, of Finland, and Chris Kelly (22) look for a rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur celebrates wiht teammates Jamie Langenbrunner, left, and Zach Parise, right, after the Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 in an NHL hockey game  Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur celebrates wiht teammates Jamie Langenbrunner, left, and Zach Parise, right, after the Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 in an NHL hockey game Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) checks Ottawa Senators' Jonathan Cheechoo as Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, right, eyes the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) checks Ottawa Senators' Jonathan Cheechoo as Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, right, eyes the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils' Andrew Peters, right, checks Ottawa Senators' Alexandre Picard during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Devils' Andrew Peters, right, checks Ottawa Senators' Alexandre Picard during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils' Tim Sesito, left, battles for control of the puck with Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Devils' Tim Sesito, left, battles for control of the puck with Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill...   (Associated Press)
Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson, of Sweden, skates with the puck as he is pursued by New Jersey Devils' Brian Rolston, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson, of Sweden, skates with the puck as he is pursued by New Jersey Devils' Brian Rolston, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is a July 24, 2008, file photo showing Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jon Runyan arriving for football training camp at Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, Pa. Runyan says he'll retire at the end of the season and launch a campaign for Congress in New Jersey's 3rd District. The...
FILE - This is a July 24, 2008, file photo showing Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jon Runyan arriving for football training camp at Lehigh University, in Bethlehem, Pa. Runyan says he'll retire...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts reacts as the Nets fall behind in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 101-87 victory over the Nets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Nets have lost the opening 14 games of the season.  (AP Photo/David...
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts reacts as the Nets fall behind in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 101-87 victory over the Nets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
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  • Shoppers line up for Black Friday sales

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    N.J. consumers pack stores for early morning rush More »

  • Clifton man threatens to burn own house after fight with girlfriend, police say

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    CLIFTON -- A city man allegedly poured gasoline around his house threatening to burn it down after an argument with his girlfriend, a report in NorthJersey.com said. Vishwamitra Chetram, 49, told his girlfriend in a verbal fight early this morning... More »

  • Power outage at Bridgewater mall doesn't stop Black Friday shopping

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    BRIDGEWATER — Black Friday began truly black at one New Jersey mall. Customers at the Radio Shack store in the Bridgewater Commons Mall used flashlights to search for high-tech bargains as a power outage affected several stores shortly after the... More »

  • Police search for escaped prisoner from Philadelphia facility

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia police are hunting for an escaped prisoner who is charged with murder. Officials said 27-year-old Oscar Alvarado got away from the Curran Fromhold Correctional Facility in northeast Philadelphia around 6 p.m. Thursday. Alvarado was being held... More »

  • Freehold woman sues borough for alleged police brutality

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    FREEHOLD -- A borough woman is filing a federal civil suit claiming a police officer hit her and punched her 15-year-old son in the face, a report in the Asbury Park Press said. Migdalia Irizarry said now-Sgt. Christopher Colaner initiated... More »

  • Bill proposed would make windmills on piers easier

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    TRENTON -- A state Senator is introducing a bill that would lift a ban on energy facilities within 500 feet of the mean tide line, making it easier for wind energy to be built on piers, a report in the... More »

  • World stocks fall amid fears of Dubai's debt problems

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    LONDON — World stocks tumbled today amid fears that the fallout from Dubai's problems repaying $60 billion in debt would derail the global financial and economic recovery. Sentiment among investors has been hit hard by Wednesday's news that Dubai World,... More »

  • N.J. resident charged in bird fighting ring is deported

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    DERBY, Conn. — Immigration officials have deported two of 19 people who were arrested when police busted up an alleged bird-fighting operation in Connecticut. Connecticut prosecutors say 47-year-old Elito Goulart, who lived in Bridgeport, and 25-year-old Lucas Dos Santos, who... More »

  • Shore towns get early start on holiday beach badge sales

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    With tree-lighting ceremonies and other events planned, many communities hope to boost sales More »

  • Safety classes caused long-term decline in N.J. boating accidents, State Police say

    NJ Star-Ledger | 11/27/2009 12:49:43 PM

    Recreational boating in New Jersey is getting safer, a byproduct of mandatory educational requirements for nearly everyone who operates some type of vessel on the state’s waterways, state officials said. Statistics released by New Jersey State Police show the number... More »

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