Verizon Strike Update: Safety Gaffes 'Running Rampant' Union Leaders Say: Patch PM

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Verizon Strike Update: Safety Gaffes 'Running Rampant' Union Leaders Say

As a massive worker strike involving almost 40,000 Verizon employees enters its third week, union leaders are alleging that replacement workers are “endangering themselves and the public” due to a lack of proper safety practices. >>>Read more on Patch

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7 Charged In Jackson-Howell Heroin Bust: Police

• 120 bags of heroin, plus prescription medication, crack cocaine and marijuana plus cash and a car were seized, police said.

WATCH: Did Chris Christie's Wife Roll Her Eyes At Donald Trump? [VIDEO]

• It sure looked like Gov. Chris Christie's wife wasn't pleased with what Donald Trump said about women during his victory speech on Tuesday.

Amazon To Open 2 More Central Jersey Locations, Create 2,000 Jobs

• The online retail giant said local demand requires need for New Jersey expansion.

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