Photo Contribution

Vice President Joe Biden, center, is flanked by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J.,left, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N. J. and New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine, as he talks about the Economic Recovery Act while visiting a road construction project paid for with federal stimulus money in Lodi, N.J., Thursday, May 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)

Welcome to The Associated Press in New Jersey

The Associated Press is the world's oldest and largest news gathering organization.  Since 1846, we have been dedicated to our mission of providing the highest quality, reliability and objectivity with reports that are accurate, balanced and informed.

The AP's first New Jersey bureau was founded in 1928. Our New Jersey staff continues the tradition of providing comprehensive news and sports coverage as well as technical and business support in the Garden State.

For more on the history of The Associated Press and how we have covered "war, peace and everything else" look for this publication in a bookstore near you.

ISBN: 1568986890

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Do you have breaking news of your own to report?

Daybook and news items should be faxed to 609-392-3525 or e-mailed to aptrenton@ap.org. This e-mail address is checked daily.

Urgent or breaking news? Please call News Editor Richard Rassmann at 609-392-3622

Member newspapers and broadcast stations are encouraged to call our toll-free numbers for assistance at any time.

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