Chris Christie Vetoes 2 Bills, Rejecting 'Smart Guns' And Similar Initiatives​: Patch PM

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Chris Christie Vetoes 2 Bills, Rejecting Childproof 'Smart Guns' And Similar Initiatives

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Old Bridge Hosts Olympian Laurie Hernandez Parade This Saturday

• The parade kicks off at noon, culminating in a ceremony for Hernandez at 1:30 in Lombardi Field.

Thousands Of Dead Fish In Monmouth County 'A Natural Phenomenon,' Activist Says [VIDEO]

• Hundreds of thousands of dead peanut bunker are washing up in marinas and creeks along Raritan Bay.

Man Struck By Train Thrown Onto Steel Beam In Bergen County: Police

• The man, who authorities are trying to identify, was taken to the hospital in critical condition, police said.

Car Theft Ringleaders Busted: AG

• Ever sold your car on Craigslist? This ring preyed on people who did just that, prosecutors say.

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