“Everyone’s got stuff. Mine’s worse than most, but it’s the only life I have. I may as well make the best of it.” Read Ron Gold’s story here: http://nj-ne.ws/PhfD9
Archives
In planning for Meadowlands gambling, a desire to avoid Atlantic City’s mistakes
I covered a talk on bringing casinos to the Meadowlands. This headline is very New York Times, I think. I wish the woman in the picture wasn’t frowning, but she wouldn’t stop frowning. Read more here: nj-ne.ws/AKmI9
A fan’s eye view: USA Basketball vs. Puerto Rico

Celebrities at the game ranked by crowd reaction, smallest to largest: Andy Murray, Carmelo Anthony, Rory McIlroy, J.R. Smith. Chris Smith is to the left. I like the Jets hat, but you still can’t be on the Knicks.
I went to Madison Square Garden (for the first time!) and saw USA Basketball crush Puerto Rico. I also took some pictures and wrote some words for Hardwood Paroxysm. The pictures are OK. The game was fun. Here’s more: http://hardwoodparoxysm.com/2014/08/23/usa-vs-puerto-rico-fans-eye-view/
Shooting attack on Wayne schools simulated in massive drill
Sorry I haven’t posted in so long. I have no good excuse. Here’s how I spent Sunday morning: Covering a simulated attack on three schools in Wayne. Read the full story here: nj-ne.ws/AqSOu
Burning up the parking lot: Hackensack store hosts weekly RC races
At death’s door: Hackensack college starts second mortuary program in N.J.
I enjoyed writing this. I looked at how a new generation of funeral directors is getting ready for the “death bubble.” It’s a peek at the weird world of mortuary science. Full story: http://nj-ne.ws/yl1ND
In Teaneck, bus riders air their grievances to Port Authority, NJ Transit officials
I went to an angry-fest in Teaneck last night. I think it’s important to hear what people are thinking even if they are mad. Helps that I’m a big transpo nerd. Read more: http://nj-ne.ws/xVY5o
Work starts to replace aging Route 46 bridge, accident-plagued Little Ferry Circle
This is a traffic circle near my house. There is a movement afoot to rid the world of traffic circles, mostly because people don’t know how to drive on them. Here’s the right way: Yield to circle traffic before entering, signal only when you want to get off. The end. They’re actually a decent way of slowing down traffic. Just confusing. Full story: http://nj-ne.ws/xwblK
Ramsey retiree finally opens revival movie theater in Westwood
I wrote about Ray Walsh’s three-year struggle to open a single-screen theater showing classic films. I wish this portrait came out better. Anyway, read more here: http://nj-ne.ws/x0B18
Meadowlands mapping technology helps take paper out of firefighting
I wrote about how these guys are using maps to help firefighters. Maps: they don’t love you like I love you. Read more: http://nj-ne.ws/wSms6