Study Hard, Party Harder: 'Snooki Bill' Wouldn't Have Stopped 2011 Speech
A bill named after MTV's "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizi passed the Assembly and is making its way to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's desk, NorthJersey.com reports.
The bill, which was drafted after the reality television star collected $32,000 for a 2011 event at Rutger's University, is meant to prohibit public institutions of higher education from using state funds upwards of $10,000 to pay fee of commencement and other speakers.
Polizzi's fee, however, didn't come from tax dollars, NorthJersey.com reports. Instead, hers was covered by Rutgers' Programming…
Two Cancer Patients, One Closter School: Community Rallies For Both
CLOSTER, N.J. — More than $1,400 had been raised as of Wednesday evening on a YouCaring page for a Closter boy battling cancer.
David O'Hanlon, a second grader at Hillside School, was diagnosed with b-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in January after having a tumor removed from his cheek.
David's dad, John, has been disabled and unable to work for over two years. His mom, Lisa, has had to stop working to be the full time care giver for him.
Susan Carpenter, a teacher in David's school, is also battling cancer.
David will be going through chemotherapy treatments for two years, with many cli…
