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Christie Announces New Task Force Aimed at Preventing Violent Crime

NJ SAFE will analyze data from numerous sources to provide recommendations on issues like gun control.

In an effort to address and understand the root causes of violent crimes, and in response to President Barack Obama's recent proposed assault weapon ban, Gov. Chris Christie announced the development of a new task force Thursday afternoon called the NJ SAFE Task Force. By creating NJ SAFE, Christie said he hopes to take a comprehensive look at where gun control, addiction, mental health, and school safety in New Jersey intersect. While the state has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, Christie said his hope is that the task force will focus on real, common sense measures that could be appropriate for New Jersey moving forward.  The bipartisan task force is comprised of six members and is being co-chaired by two former New Jersey …

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AJM

10:50 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

TOOLMAN...I completely agree! The liberals and the left want to violate the constitution unless it suits their needs. Maybe the 2 senators leading the charge should LEAD BY EXAMPLE and give up their UNRESTRICTED CCW permits that allow them to carry anything anywhere they want. It is our right and embedded in every human to protect their family so if the gun haters and left wing liberals and media…   more ›

Center for Vocational Rehabilitation Packages Goods and Delivers Jobs

CVR trains and employs disabled residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties while providing services for area businesses.

A weak economy can make any work-a-day job easier to take, but none could be happier than the crew who report to CVR on Industrial Way in Eatontown. It's definitely not the building that inspires them. Inside the warehouse, conference rooms and classrooms have a worn, non-profit feel. Rooms are cramped and the lighting is office building unflattering. And yet, everyone here is smiling. Really, everyone. At an anger management group session, the participants wave enthusiastically and shout hello when introduced to a reporter. And for Patch's benefit the group leader asks a woman with headphones around her neck, "What do you do when you're angry?" "I listen to music or walk away," she says, adding with a smile, "I love music."  But if …

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Shannon K. Winning

9:36 pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Leeyann - Thank you for your comment. It was a pleasure meeting Charlie and the staff and I was inspired by Charlie's story. I hope other parents will be inspired to bring their kids to the center.   more ›