Jun 20th, 2009 · Guest host Alison Stewart talks with Richard Sarles, executive director of New Jersey Transit, about the new Mass Transit Tunnel project that is underway. The rail tunnel will run under the Hudson River to connect New Jersey and New York City.
Jun 18th, 2009 · Continental Flight 61 from Brussels landed safely today at its scheduled destination of Newark, New Jersey, after the pilot died during the flight. The aircraft — a Boeing 777 with 247 passengers — landed safely. The co-pilot took over when the captain, age 60, died.
Jun 1st, 2009 · The footballs, jerseys and framed photographs that put O.J. Simpson in a Nevada prison are in the hands of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and likely headed for the auction block, an attorney for longtime Simpson nemesis Fred Goldman said Monday.
May 22nd, 2009 · The New Jersey Turnpike may not seem inspirational at first glance. But the Jersey natives at the Flying Fish Brewing Co. have just embarked on a symbolic road trip to brew a unique beer for every exit.
Apr 24th, 2009 · It's hip to be square this weekend at the annual National School Scrabble Competition in Providence, R.I., where fifth- through eighth-graders are facing off. The winning team gets $10,000, and there's a hot bonus prize: The team that makes the highest play using the letter Q wins one of Shaquille O'Neal's basketball jerseys.
Apr 22nd, 2009 · The field of dreams is alive for a retired Connecticut lawyer. Arthur Giddon had one wish for his upcoming 100th birthday: Attend the Red Sox - Yankees game at Fenway Park. His one condition: Be the bat boy for the first batter. The Rex Sox have granted Giddon his wish. If you catch Saturday's game look out for the man wearing a jersey with "Big Pappy" number 100.
Mar 12th, 2009 · A funeral director in New York City wants to add a sitting room to his residence. He's looking for a reliable contractor. In exchange, he'll provide the funeral. He'll trade a full service funeral — viewing, coffin and hearse — for a sitting room. The offer is good in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Jan 13th, 2009 · Jersey barriers are going up all over Washington, D.C. as event planners ready the city for a possible crowd of millions. Weather forecasters predict cold weather, and precipitation is possible. The pomp, ceremony, security, crowds and money should all make for quite a show.