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The Official Web Site for The State of New Jersey http://www.state.nj.us/nj/home/features/news2012/approved/features_archives.html News en-us Thu, 24 May 2012 14:59:15 EDT Thu, 24 May 2012 14:59:15 EDT NJ state CMS Safety the Target as New Jerseyans Hit the Road for Summer http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120524a.html Sun, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT MVC Facilities will be Closed for Memorial Day Holiday http://www.nj.gov/mvc/PressReleases/archives/2012/052212.htm Sun, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT DCA Provides Amusement Ride Safety Tips http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2012/approved/20120518.html Sun, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT DHS Commissioner highlights work of disaster crisis counselors in New Jersey communities http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120518.html Sun, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announces 2012 "Click It or Ticket" Campaign http://www.visitnj.org/volunteers-needed-atlantic-city-airshow-%E2%80%9Cthunder-over-boardwalk%E2%80%9D Sun, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announces 2012 "Click It or Ticket" Campaign http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120517a.html Sun, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Donations Are Still Needed For Voluntary Organizations Serving Irene Survivors http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/media/pr051412.html Sun, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT DHSS and NJ Interagency Council on Osteoporosis Honor Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Volunteers and Professionals http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2012/approved/20120514.html Sun, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Boating Safety Initiative: Barnegat Bay http://www.njsp.org/news/pr051412.html Sun, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT DHS Commissioner Marks Better Hearing and Speech Month http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120510.html Sun, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Powerball Rolls to $80 Million for the May 12th Drawing http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p051012.htm Sun, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT May is National Asthma Awareness Month http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3873 Sun, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Powerball Rolls to $70 Million for the May 9th Drawing http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p050712b.htm Sun, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Registration Now Open for 2012 Historic Preservation Conference http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2012/approved/20120503.html Sun, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT 2012 NJ Governor’s Conference For Women Set for May 7 & 8 http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2012/approved/20120502.html Sun, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Offers Out-of-State Winery License http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120501a.html Sun, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Christie Administration Releases District and School Graduation Rates, Reinforcing Need for New Graduation Requirements http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0501grad.htm Sun, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards Kickoff National Historic Preservation Month http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0054.htm Sun, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Secretary of Agriculture Encourages Buying Local Honey, Urban Beekeeping http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2012/approved/press120430.html Sun, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT $14.7 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p050112.htm Sun, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT NJ Arts Day 2012 to be held May 10th at The War Memorial in Trenton, NJ http://jerseyarts.com/media/news/artsday042412.asp Sun, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT DEP Urges Residents to Conserve Water http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0051.htm Sun, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT Bubbles for Autism Event Draws hundreds to Raise Awareness http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120426.html Sun, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT DEP Celebrates 63rd State Arbor Day; Honors Haddon Township’s forestry Efforts http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0050.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey Tourism’s “Spin-To-Win Sweepstakes” Highlights Popular Destinations Around The Garden State http://www.visitnj.org/new-jersey-tourism%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cspin-win-sweepstakes%E2%80%9D-highlights-popular-destinations-around-garden-state Sun, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT “Spirit of the Jerseys” Returns to Washington Crossing State Park; State History Fair Set for May 12 http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0048.htm Sun, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey Marks National Infant Immunization Week Immunization. Power to Protect. http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3871 Sun, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Greater Opportunities for Every New Jerseyan http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120419.html Sun, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey One of Three States Awarded National Replication Center’s Help Me Grow (HMG) Grant http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/news/press/approved/120419_grow.html Sun, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Secretary of Agriculture Says Buy Local this Spring at Garden Centers and Nurseries http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2012/approved/press120417.html Sun, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey Sells Two $250,000 and Two $10,000 Winning Tickets as Mega Millions Rolls to $65 Million http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p041812.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Combating Homelessness in New Jersey; Governor Christie Is Committed to Protecting New Jersey's Most Vulnerable Citizens http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2012/approved/20120418.html Sun, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Try Taxation Website First for Last-Minute Help as New Jersey Income Tax Deadline Nears http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/news/2012/p041612a.pdf Sun, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT $12 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p041012.htm Sun, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT DHS Commissioner Promotes Community Living Opportunities for Individual with Developmental Disabilities http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120410.html Sun, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Fire Danger Alerts and Campfire Restrictions Issued as Spring Forest Fire Risks Increase http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0039.htm Sun, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT A Note From the Treasury Press Office: The Real Story on Gift Cards http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pdf/unclaimedlast.pdf Sun, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Winning Proms and Alcohol Public Service Announcement Makes its Debut http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120403a.html Sun, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Christie Administration Cites Progress on Real, Long-Term Property Tax Relief at Assembly Budget Hearing http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2012/approved/20120402a.html Sun, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT ‘Early Getaway’ bus Service to Operate on Friday, April 6 http://www.njtransit.com/tm/tm_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=PressReleaseTo&PRESS_RELEASE_ID=2756 Sun, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Health Equity Summit Highlights Month-Long Series of Events for National and State Minority and Multicultural Health Month http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3864 Sun, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Christie Administration Announces New “Skip the Trip” Drivers License and ID Mail Renewal Service for New Jerseyans http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/PressReleases/archives/2012/040212.htm Sun, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT Christie Administration Expanding Family Success Centers in Six Counties http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/news/press/approved/120329_familysuccesscenterexpansion.html Sun, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT NJ DCA Offers Fraud Prevention Program for Gloucester County Seniors; “FedUp” Program Helps Seniors Protect Themselves Against Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft and More http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120329a.html Sun, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites Provide Free, Convenient Tax Prep for Low and Moderate Income New Jerseyans http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120327.html Sun, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT Christie Administration Partners with Private Sector to Strengthen College and Career Readiness for Students in Urban Areas http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0322jag.htm Sun, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT MVC and Law Enforcement Unveil State’s New System for Issuing Temporary Tags Placed on Newly-Purchased Vehicles http://www.nj.gov/mvc/PressReleases/archives/2012/032212.htm Sun, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT State Champion Named at NJ Poetry Out Loud Competition http://jerseyarts.com/media/news/polfinals032112.asp Sun, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT In Giving New Jersey Top Ranking for Promoting Transparency in State Government, Nationwide Survey Cites OSC for its Independence and Productivity http://www.nj.gov/comptroller/news/docs/osc_survey_pr.pdf Sun, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey Lottery Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $241 Million Making March the Month for Mega Jackpots http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p032012b.htm Sun, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT State Police Add Texting to Emergency Communications http://www.njsp.org/news/pr031912.html Sun, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT Take Your New Jersey Lottery Winnings to the Bank NOT to Court http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/in_news_pool_guidelines.htm Sun, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT N.J. Division of Taxation Encourages Taxpayers to Use New Online Tool to Track Refund Status http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/news/2012/p031612a.pdf Sun, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT $8.7 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p031612.htm Sun, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT Parks and Forestry Permanently Closes Upper River Campground at Bull’s Island Recreation Area http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0026.htm Sun, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT During Flood Safety Awareness Week, DOBI Acting Commissioner Kobylowski Encourages Homeowners to Consider the Need for Flood Insurance http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr120315.html Sun, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT Extra Service to New York City for St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, March 17, 2012 http://www.njtransit.com/sa/sa_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=ServiceAdjustmentTo&AdjustmentId=8494 Sun, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT St. Patrick's Day Parade - Extra Train Service to/from New York Saturday, March 17, 2012 http://www.njtransit.com/sa/sa_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=ServiceAdjustmentTo&AdjustmentId=8502 Sun, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT With a Parade of St. Patrick’s Day Events on Tap, Traffic Safety and Alcohol Officials Call for Responsibility http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120315a.html Sun, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT $8.1 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p031312.htm Sun, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT New Jersey State Police Urge Safety for Early Season Boaters http://www.njsp.org/news/pr031212.html Sun, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS GET FIRST-HAND LOOK AT SUCCESSFUL “BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM” PROGRAM DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2012/approved/press120309.html Sun, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT Christie Cabinet Members Reinforce Administration's Initiative to Support Early Literacy by Participating in Annual "Read Across America" Events http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0307raa.htm Sun, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT National Consumer Protection Week – Announcement #4 <em>New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Warns of “Attorney General Impostor” Scam</em> http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120308a.html Sun, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT National Consumer Protection Week – Announcement #5 <em>Attorney General Chiesa Brings Division of Consumer Affairs’ “FedUp” Senior Fraud Prevention Program to Caldwell</em> http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120308c.html Sun, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT National Consumer Protection Week Announcement #3 http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120307a.html Sun, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT State Board of Education Adopts Changes to Streamline QSAC Monitoring and to Put Increased Focus on Student Achievement, Health and Safety, and Fiscal Accountability http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0307qsac.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Megaplier Makes $1,000,000 Winner in Essex County as Mega Millions Rolls to $127,000,000 http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p030512a.htm Sun, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT National Consumer Protection Week – New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and Bergen County Team Up to Warn Unregistered Home Improvement Contractors http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120306a.html Sun, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT N.J Division of Consumer Affairs Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaint Categories for 2011, As National Consumer Protection Week Begins http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120305a.html Sun, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT N.J Division of Consumer Affairs Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaint Categories for 2011, As National Consumer Protection Week Begins http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120305a.html Sun, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Voluntary Contributions to State’s Income Tax Check off Program Help Support Public Health http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3850 Sun, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT $6.9 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p030212.htm Sun, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Do You Want to Go Dancing With the Stars? New Jersey Lottery Winners Keep Dancing in the Door http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/in_news_winners.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Acting Commissioner Chris Cerf speaks to 500 Superintendents in Jackson http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0229speaks.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Christie Administration Pleased that Portland, PA Coal-Fired Electric Generation Units Will Stop Polluting New Jersey's Air http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0020.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT New Jersey Lottery Is First in the Nation Again Amongst State Lotteries http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/in_news_njl_first.htm Sun, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $70,000,000 http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p022312.htm Sun, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT JJC Students to Participate in Philadelphia Flower Show http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120223b.html Sun, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT DCA and Division on Women Host Women's Entrepreneurship Series Event http://www.state.nj.us/dca/news/news/2011/approved/20120223.html Sun, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT DEP Adopts Updated Threatened and Endangered Species List, Revises Species Listing Based on Latest Science http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0015.htm Sun, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT New Jersey Identifies 2 Illnesses Related to Consumption of Raw Milk DHSS Reminds Residents of Health Risks of Drinking Raw Milk http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3846 Sun, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT DHSS Reminds Residents to Take Precautions to Avoid Norovirus Infections http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3845 Sun, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Attorney General Announces Veterans' Outreach Seminar on Civil Rights this Saturday in Essex County http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120217a.html Sun, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT ArtPride NJ Foundation and NJ Restaurant Association Team Up with Female Chefs and Artists for Special Benefit http://jerseyarts.com/media/news/restaurantbenefit021512.asp Sun, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Special Schedules Set for Presidents’ Day http://www.njtransit.com/tm/tm_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=PressReleaseTo&PRESS_RELEASE_ID=2743 Sun, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Powerball rolls to $50 Million for the February 18th Drawing http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p021612a.htm Sun, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Cuts Ribbon On New Trinity Solar Facility In Monmouth County http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20120210b.html Sun, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Governor Christie’s Nuclear Review Task Force Issues Final Report; Lessons Learned from 2011 Incident in Japan http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0011.htm Sun, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT DHSS Observes Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and Encourages All New Jerseyans to “Know Your Status” http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/dhss/njnewsline/view_article.pl?id=3842 Sun, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Department of Banking and Insurance Offers Tips to Consumers on Life Insurance http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/pressreleases/pr120207.html Sun, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT JerseyArts.com 2011 People's Choice Awards Winners Announced http://jerseyarts.com/media/news/pchoicewinners20112.asp Sun, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT New Jersey Has “Gained” an Advocate for Disability Preparedness http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/media/pr020212.html Sun, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Powerball Rolls to $200 Million for the February 4th Drawing http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p020212.htm Sun, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa Announces Stepped Up Police Patrols for Super Bowl XLVI to Ensure a Safe Celebration http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120202a.html Sun, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Now’s the Time: Early New Jersey Tax Filers Get Quicker Refunds, Access to Programs That Benefit Low-Income Residents http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/news/2012/p020212a.pdf Sun, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Secretary of Agriculture Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Delicious Orchards http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2012/approved/press120131.html Sun, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT DRBC Unveils New Web Site http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/home/newsroom/news/approved/20120201_new-website.html Sun, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT MVC Facilities Closings for Presidents' Holidays http://www.nj.gov/mvc/PressReleases/archives/2012/020112.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CDT Powerball Rolls to $170 Million for the February 1st Drawing http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p013012b.htm Sun, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT New Jersey Braille Challenge http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120130.html Sun, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT 85 New Troopers Graduate Academy http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120127b.html Sun, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT Department of Education Releases Guidance for the New Election Law http://www.state.nj.us/education/news/2012/0126ele.htm Sun, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT DEP Marks 100th Anniversary of Famous Poem that Helped Inspire the Creation of Washington Crossing State Park http://www.nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0008.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT $3.3 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p012412.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT A Call for Entries: Annual Art Contest Raises Awareness about the Responsibilities of Parenthood http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/news/press/2012/approved/20120113.html Sun, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $120,000,000 http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p012312b.htm Sun, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT Tallamy II Awarded 2012 Outstanding Young Farmer Award at Annual State Agricultural Convention http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2012/approved/press120124.html Sun, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT Attorney General Chiesa Announces New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program – a Vital Tool in Fighting Prescription Drug Diversion and Abuse http://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120118a.html Sun, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT New Jersey Sells Thousands of winning Tickets as Mega Millions Rolls to $60 Million http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p011812.htm Sun, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT jobs4jersey.com Demonstrated in Sussex County; “OnRamp” Search-Engine links Job-Seekers to Jobs http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lwdhome/press/2012/20120112_sussex_visit.html Sun, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT $2.7 Million more Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p011012.htm Sun, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT $2.6 Million More Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p010612a.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT New Jersey Devils and the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism Launch The Great Mosaic of New Jersey Photo Collage http://www.visitnj.org/new-jersey-devils-and-new-jersey-division-travel-and-tourism-launch-great-mosaic-new-jersey-photo-co Sun, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT $2.5 Million More Reasons to Play Pick 6 Lotto http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/news/p010312b.htm Sun, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT DEP Launches News Parks Application for Smartphones http://www.state.nj.us/dep/newsrel/2012/12_0001.htm Sun, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CDT