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Date 5/5/15Joe KatulakGood afternoon, its Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at _____________ oclock and youre listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey, and Im _____________ with the news.In local newsCheating at the polls has recently become out of control in North Bergen County. Mayor Nick Saccos (SACK-OHS) administration has been under recent scrutiny by his upcoming opponent Larry Wainsteins (WANE-STEENS) campaign manager Luis Gutierrez who filed a lawsuit in a state superior court in Trenton. Gutierrez claims that Saccos (SACK-OHS) administration has had at least 58 non-North Bergen residents, most of whom either work for the board of education or the township, and have claimed to live in North Bergen county to vote for Sacco (SACK-OH). Gutierrez also accuses Saccos (SACK-OHS) administration of intimidating voters out of voting for Wainstein (WANE-STEEN) and escorting voters into voting booths and instructing them how to vote. However Paul Swibinski (SWI-BIN-SKEE), Saccos (SACK-OHS) campaign manager denies these claims and expressed that he thinks it is a last ditch effort to prevent Wainsteins (WANE-STEENS) campaign from going down in flames. The lawsuit has come up about only a week before elections are set to take place to make for a much closer race than earlier anticipated. Wainstein's (WANE-STEENS) lawyer indicated that a hearing in the case is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m.

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In other local newsPresident Obama officially announced the launch of a new non-profit organization aimed increase opportunities for young men of color in Newark and other impoverished cities across the country. President Obama delivered a speech at Lehman (LAYMAN) College in the Bronx which laid out his vision for the program titled My Brothers Keeper Alliance. The program was initially constructed after the shooting of Trayvon Martin last year, but it has since formed partnerships with Newark and other developing areas. The program is designed to help young minority men to develop mentoring relationships, steer clear of violence, improve graduation rates and grade-level reading skills, and become prepared for college and careers. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is a strong supporter of the program and is looking forward to seeing it help improve the relationships between the young males in the community and the police. So far the My Brothers Keeper program has received over 13 million in funding from various donors. President Obama stated that he is simply trying to convey to the men of color in this country that they all matter.

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In national news A New York City Police Officer has died after being shot in the head while on duty this past weekend. Officer Brian Moore was in critical condition since Saturday and finally passed away yesterday. Moore as well as his partner were both shot this past Saturday while trying to question a man in Queens; Moore was struck in the head and his partner was left uninjured. The man who shot Officer Moore has since been identified as Demetrius Blackwell. Blackwell was approached by Officer Moore and his partner Erik Jansen in an unmarked police vehicle after they spotted Blackwell adjusting something in his waistband. Upon being questioned, Blackwell pulled out his firearm and shot Officer Moore. Moore was only 25 years old and in his short time on the force he had made over 159 arrests and received two exceptional service medals.

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In other national newsSergio Valencia Del Toro, a 27 year old Wisconsin male opened fire on the Trestle Trail Bridge Sunday evening. Del Toro was reported to be in a domestic argument with his ex-fianc when he started opening fire on innocent civilians before ultimately taking his own life on the bridge. The hero of the story however is Erin Stoffel, a Wisconsin mother who managed to help save the lives of her 5 and 7 year old children, all while getting struck with 3 random bullets from Del Toro. Unfortunately Stoffels oldest 11 year old daughter and her husband Jonathon were shot and killed. Even though Erin Stoffel lost her life, she is still being called a hero for helping her children escape. Since the shooting a gofundme page has been started in hopes of helping the family recover from this tragic incident.

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In other national news A new study suggest that alone time is actually good for you and can be beneficial to ones well-being. Alone time is not to be confused with loneliness however, which can lead to depression, heart disease and other health related issues. Research has shown that being alone can help better stimulate ones brain activity. Studies have proven that people come up with the best ideas and strategies alone, as opposed to brainstorming in a group. Also people have found that working alone on project instead of in groups generally leads to higher productivity, because of the higher responsibility placed on the individual. And for those that are frequently alone, that time can also be used to help meet new people. People that travel alone for example are more likely to meet new people than those that travel in groups. Most importantly being alone allows you to do what you want to do. While this may be something that is not for everyone all the time, having the ability to do exactly what you want at certain points can be a great boost for ones morals and outlook on life.

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In international newsRussia has just begun to show off its new high end tank. The new tank named Armata T-14 has been seen rolling through the streets of Moscow this week as Russias military is practicing for Saturday's Victory Day parade, celebrating the end of World War II in Europe. The tank is set to feature new highly defensive armor along with a brand new 125 mm smoothbore cannon, which is said to be the most powerful gun in its class when it comes to muzzle energy. The tank is designed to be operated by a team of two and the canon will be able to be operated from inside the tank. The tanks are set to go into full production and will be ready to put into service this year. (Play PSA#1 here)

6666666666666In other international newsSyria tries to rebuild after the devastating airstrikes to ISIS in the city of Kobani. Kobani is one of the towns that have recently been attacked by airstrikes attempting to wipe out many members of the terrorist group ISIS. The airstrikes are currently being viewed as a victory, however there is said to have been billions in damages to Kobani which its residents are now going to have to deal with. Idriss Nassan, a spokesman for the Syrian Kurds said that 70 percent of the city has been destroyed from the airstrikes and the problem is that they do not have enough machinery to remove all of the debris. However, despite the wreckage civilians are returning to the city in large numbers, up to 6,000 returning in one week with a total 60,000 now back in their home land.

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In sports The second round of the NBA playoffs is underway. The LA Clippers took on the Houston Rockets last night beating them 117 to 101, winning the first game of the series. Their next game is set to take place tomorrow night at 9:30pm eastern time on TNT. The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Chicago Bulls last night in Chicago, where the Bulls took the first game of the series 99 to 92. Their next game will also take place tomorrow but at 7pm eastern time on TNT.

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In other sports newsThe Yankees were the only local baseball team playing yesterday as they took a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on the road 3 to 1. Michael Pineda is set to start for the Yankees tonight against the Blue Jays and will be looking for his fourth win of the season. Pineda is currently 3 and 0 with an era of 3.73. The Mets will be at home tonight against the Baltimore Orioles at 7:10pm eastern time. The Mets have Bartolo Colon starting who is currently 4 and 1 with an era of 3.31. The Mets have been very successful at home so far with a home record of 11 and 3.

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And now your WKNJ hourly weather updateOn campus it is currently partly cloudy with a temperature around 79 degrees. The clouds will most likely remain for the rest of the day and there will be a high temperature around 80 degrees. Tune in later for meteorology reports on 90.3 FM.

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In entertainment news for todayWalking Dead star Seth Gilliam was arrested early on Sunday in Peachtree City, Georgia. On the AMC hit show Gilliam plays a morally conflicted Reverend Gabriel Stokes, but Gilliam was pulled over for speeding, doing 107 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. After he was pulled over, the arresting police officer found a marijuana cigarette in the car. Gilliam was taken to Fayette County Jail and was charged with a DUI, drug possession and speeding. He was arrested not far from where The Walking Dead usually films in Senoia, Georgia.

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Thats it for your news, sports and weather. Youre listening to 90.3 WKNJ-FM, Union, New Jersey. Im __________________ and well be right back after this.(Play PSA#2 here.)

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