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Chris Christie Welcomes People to the New Belmar Boardwalk

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:42:47 +0000

Governor Chris Christie welcomed shore-goers to the brand new Belmar boardwalk Wednesday amidst much fanfare, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bagpipers, and even a banner plane, according to nj.com. “Welcome back to the beach,” Christie, using the boardwalk as a stage, shouted to hundreds of people on the beach behind him and on the street in front [...]

Governor Christie Undergoes Lap-Band Stomach Surgery [POLL]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:02:19 +0000

Governor Chris Christie confirms that he has had lap band surgery in an effort to lose weight. “I’ve struggled with this issue for 20 years,” he tells the New York Post. “For me, this is about turning 50 and looking at my children and wanting to be there for them.” Spokesman spokesman Michael Drewniak also confirmed [...]

Ask The Governor April Highlight Video

Dan Alexander — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:10:22 +0000

The January edition of Ask The Governor touched on a number of subjects including Sandy relief, how fast the Monmouth and Ocean county shores will be ready for summer and Chris Christie's role in shaping the future of the national Republican party. Watch highlights from the show.

Christie Announces Middle Class Tax Cut [AUDIO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:50:50 +0000

Governor Christie has been quiet in recent months on the idea of a tax cut in New Jersey but today he will announce plans for a new middle class tax cut. Christie has proposed in the past a 10-percent income tax cut over three years, but a deal with Senate President Sweeney fell through last [...]

Mantoloking Residents To Return Home After Sandy [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:08:39 +0000

One hundred and twenty-seven days after Superstorm Sandy hit the Garden State, residents of, arguably, the hardest hit municipality will finally be allowed to return home. The borough of Mantoloking begins accepting homeowners back on Friday, February 22nd. During a press conference in the Borough Fire Department Wednesday, Mayor George Nebel was joined by other [...]

Chris Christie Shares Jokes During Letterman Appearance [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:20:10 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told David Letterman the jokes he likes best in a preview video of the Republican’s appearance on CBS’ Late Show. Walking on stage to Bruce Springsteen’s Thunder Road, Christie took a seat on a couch that was too small for him. During the interview Christie pulled an index card out [...]

"Ask The Governor" Tonight At 7PM With Chris Christie

Matthew White — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:54:13 +0000

Governor Christie makes his first appearance of 2013 at the New Jersey 101.5 studios for “Ask The Governor.” As usual, the polarizing governor has had no problem dominating state headlines, while causing a stir on the national stage. In the beginning of the month, Christie unleashed a rant at his own party – namely the [...]

Foes In NJ Sports Betting Suit To Argue Cases

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:51:37 +0000

A federal judge is expected to decide whether to temporarily delay New Jersey’s plan to allow sports gambling beginning next month U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp will hear arguments Tuesday from both sides in a lawsuit filed by the NCAA and the four major pro sports leagues against Gov. Chris Christie. They sued Christie in [...]

Barbara Walters Calls Chris Christie A Teddy Bear & Grizzly Bear [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:01:17 +0000

Barbara Walters describes Governor Christie as “a bear of a man– sometimes teddy bear,sometimes grizzly bear” in naming him one her 10 Most Fascinating of 2012. In an interviewed recorded in his Statehouse office, Walters hit all the “hot button” topics with the Governor: his handling of superstorm Sandy and his working with President Obama [...]

Christie Talks With Jon Stewart About Health Care, Springsteen On The Daily Show

Dan Alexander — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:50:49 +0000

Governor Chris Christie was back in the national comedy spotlight talking about superstorm Sandy, Bruce Springsteen and President Obama with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s Daily Show. Christie and Stewart, at opposite ends of the political spectrum, agreed on the fact they want to see New Jersey come back from Sandy and want a hug [...]

Sandy Charity Offered $1000 For Gov's Fleece [VIDEO/POLL]

Dan Alexander — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:32 +0000

First Lady Mary Pat Christie has been offered $1000 for the Governor’s infamous fleece pullover he wore during Hurricane Sandy to benefit the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. Mrs. Christie, who chairs the charity, tells the Star Ledger the fleece is not up for auction ““but I may have to consider it.” She added [...]

Christie Makes Saturday Night Live Appearance [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:48:41 +0000

Governor Chris Christie made a guest appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live to make fun of his Hurricane Sandy fleece. Sitting at the Weekend Update desk, Christie joked that the jacket is fused to his skin, and he even wears suits over it. “I’m gonna die in this fleece,” he said. Christie chided Update anchor [...]

Christie: NJ Utilities Did Better Than Irene [POLL/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:48:29 +0000

After nearly two weeks without electricity, most residents in New Jersey have power, minus those along the barrier islands.

Chris Christie Says Jersey Shore Will Be Open Next Summer [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:34:32 +0000

With a post-Hurricane Sandy recovery phase nearly complete, Governor Christie says it’s now time to focus on rebuilding New Jersey. “It will not only be expensive, but it will take time, in some cases months, others years to completely rebuild,” Christie said during a press briefing in Monmouth County. Christie said he will be working [...]

Kyrillos Falls To Incumbent Menendez For U.S. Senate [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:28:00 +0000

[button href="http://www.nj1015.com/tags/2012-election/" title="Election Day Recap" align="center"] It was a defeat for Joe Kyrillos, the Republican challenger for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, who never figured out a way to beat a better-known, more financed incumbent. Lack of name recognition and largely outspent by Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, GOP challenger Joe Kyrillos says he always knew [...]

Chris Christie's New Jersey Power Play [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:36:40 +0000

Roughly 2 million New Jersey homes and businesses are still without power today after the devastation left behind by super storm Sandy. That means almost 5 million people are in the dark. Governor Chris Christie toured storm ravaged areas of the Garden State yesterday with President Barack Obama and both are focused on full power [...]

Gov. Christie Backs Sports Betting In NJ [VIDEO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:40:56 +0000

Tuesday, New Jersey voters will be asked to cast a ballot as to whether they support changing the state constitution to allow sports betting at Garden State casinos and racetracks. Governor Chris Christie says he’s all for it. “I’m going to vote ‘yes’ for those who are concerned about what I’m going to do,” says [...]