Claude Brodesser-Akner
NJ.com
Newark, NJ, United States
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Former N.Y. Knicks Al Harrington is 6-foot-9, but he’s not done growing. His (legal) marijuana extracts may be coming to N.J.
We caught up with former Knickerbocker power forward to get his thoughts on coming back to New Jersey as cannabis is about to become legal. → Read More
Cory Booker has a tip for you: Don’t be a cheap S.O.B. who leaves a paltry gratuity.
The 2020 candidate has a thought about your following the advice that CNBC tipping video making the rounds: Don't. → Read More
After N.J. legalizes weed, these tech wizards want to grow tons of it here. With robots.
When it comes to growing, cannabis has been the ultimate slacker. Robotics is about to change all that. → Read More
Cory Booker has spent years bashing Trump over tax returns. When will he release his?
Cory Booker’s bashed Trump for not releasing taxes, but has only let reporters see his once, for 2 hours. That’s all about to change. → Read More
Is Cory gonna put a ring on it? He’s ‘in love’ with Rosario Dawson, who’d ‘make an incredible First Lady’
The Democratic presidential candidate got the TMZ treatment on Monday, telling the celeb-obsessed website that the actress would be a good fit in the East Wing of his White House because she's "love-knowledgeable...she loves people." → Read More
Whoopi Goldberg jumps into N.J.'s legal weed furor, making calls to lawmakers
The Oscar-winning actress pushes for legal weed in New Jersey as leaders continue to scramble to gather enough votes by Monday. → Read More
They just proved cookie, chips and ice cream sales go up after weed is legalized. But here’s why N.J. might actually get thinner.
Cannabis is now officially linked to the munchies, so why wouldn't legalization fuel obesity? → Read More
Rosario Dawson finally admits she’s dating Cory Booker. Is an engagement ring next?
The couple had been rumored to be dating, but the senator never name-checked her before. → Read More
Driving while high on weed? Most N.J. cops aren’t trained to identify impairment.
Police chiefs are worried impaired driving arrests made without a special expert will crumble under any legal challenge. → Read More
Watch ‘CNN Christie’ vs. ‘Fox News Christie’! First Gov. bashes Trump as a liar on CNN, then defends him on Fox
Knowing the president is watching produces some AMAZINGLY different takes on Trump. Just watch. → Read More
Cory Booker thinks margaritas are made with vodka, and seriously what planet is he from?
It turns out the man who wants to legalize weed is a terrible bartender. → Read More
Cory Booker staying silent on Jussie Smollett hoax. Here’s why that may be smart politics
High profile Democrats are deleting Jussie Smollet tweets left and right. Cory Booker's staying silent -- so far. Democratic operatives say that's a smart move. → Read More
At last! N.J. close to legalizing weed as Murphy and top Democrats have a deal.
The governor and legislative leaders have reached a deal on taxes and regulation that brings the legalization debate even closer to the finish line. → Read More
Shaq gets into the game to bring Amazon to Newark. But can Jeff Bezos dig it?
It's a tall order, but then again, O'Neill is 7 foot 1 and has a track record in real estate. → Read More
Cory Booker thinks his message of love can win back the White House. Will angry Dems listen?
Cory Booker's got big money, Big Pharma and big dreams of the Presidency. Can he have all three? → Read More
Last votes needed to legalize marijuana in N.J. may come from these 3 GOP moderates.
A triumvirate of moderate Republican state senators has emerged to provide the crucial last few "yes" votes needed to legalize marijuana. Here's what they want from Gov. Murphy. → Read More
Bloody sheets, rusty tools reported at N.J. surgical center that may have exposed patients to HIV
A newly released state inspection report shows how poor infection control practices at HealthPlus Surgery Center possibly exposed thousands of patients to deadly diseases and caused the facility to be closed for three weeks. → Read More
Like N.J.'s worst substitute teacher, Trump might just think Santa Claus is Fake News
When do kids stop believing in Santa Claus? The President would like to know. → Read More
This man's crusade against the Holland Tunnel 's decorations is generating crazy Internet traffic
The Port Authority's off-kilter placement of a Christmas tree on the Holland Tunnel's signage has ignited social media. → Read More
Cuomo will be sworn in standing in New York, but standing on New Jersey. How’s that even possible?
New York Gov. Cuomo wanted to send a message to Donald Trump by holding his inauguration on Ellis Island. → Read More