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October 29, 2012
'Frankenstorm' Battering The East Coast, Radio Keeps Listeners Informed
The so-called "Frankenstorm" fueled by HURRICANE SANDY is hammering the highly populated EAST COAST TODAY, with MSNBC reporting that "History-making Hurricane SANDY may bring 11-foot wall of water, two feet of snow,: and that … more »
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September 20, 2012
WKXW Call Leads To Property Tax Rebate
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Talk WKXW (NEW JERSEY 101.5)/TRENTON, NJ morning host JIM GEARHART took a call from GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE, who updated listeners on a municipal tax increase of 41% in MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ. The call relates to an earlier "Ask The … more »
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August 27, 2012
Gov. Chris Christie Opens New Studio At New Jersey 101.5
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Talk WKXW (NEW JERSEY 101.5)/TRENTON's new studio was christened by no less than NEW JERSEY Governor CHRIS CHRISTIE, who cut the ribbon opening the retooled studio THURSDAY night (8/23). The studio, in the same room as before but … more »
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June 14, 2012
NJBA's 2012 'Best Of The Best' Includes NJ 101.5, WCTC's Ellery
Among winners of NEW JERSEY BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION 2012 "Best of the Best" awards were TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Talk WKXW (NEW JERSEY 101.5)/TRENTON, which won two awards, one for Best News for the station's coverage of Hurricane IRENE and the other … more »
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August 28, 2011
Hurricane Irene Downgraded As It Moves Past New York; Radio Comes Through
HURRICANE IRENE came and went, downgraded to a tropical storm, in NEW YORK this morning, leaving millions without power and flooding, but faster-than-anticipated movement of the storm left damage less than feared. Over a half-million customers lost … more »
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June 28, 2011
New Jersey Network Deals Moving Forward After State Senate Fails To Block TV Arrangement
The transfer of operations of NEW JERSEY NETWORK's television operations to PUBLIC MEDIA NJ, a company formed by PBS affiliate WNET (TV)/NEWARK-NEW YORK to take over the state-owned stations, will move forward now that the State Senate has failed by one … more »
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June 22, 2011
Lars Larson Offers Equal Time To Presidential Candidates
COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS' LARS LARSON is offering equal time for all 2012 Presidential candidates on his show. "Americans want to hear directly from their next President," said LARSON. "Radio offers a unique and intimate way for the public … more »
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June 6, 2011
WNYC, WHYY To Split New Jersey State-Owned Radio Stations
NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO will acquire four radio stations in Northern NEW JERSEY from NEW JERSEY NETWORK, while noncommercial WHYY/PHILADELPHIA will acquire five stations in Southern NEW JERSEY, according to NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO noncommercial News-Talk … more »
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January 28, 2011
New Jersey Shops For Operator For Public Radio, TV Stations
The state of NEW JERSEY is moving forward with plans to find an outside operator for the NEW JERSEY NETWORK radio and television stations, with State Treasurer ANDREW SIDAMON-ERISTOFF elected Chairman of the NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY and … more »
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November 17, 2010
New Jersey Network Staffers Get Layoff Notices
One-hundred-thirty staffers at NEW JERSEY NETWORK were served with 45-day layoff notices TUESDAY (11/16), a precursor to the TV and radio operation's separation from the state government. The notices, required by state civil service laws, are … more »