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In The Lobby: WHAT WILL THOSE ROBOCALLS TELL US?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:19:44 -0500

Nov. 20, 2009

Here's a case we're interested in seeing the outcome. The Daggett campaign has filed a complaint with ELEC, asking that someone investigate who was behind those mysterious robocalls that urged Republicans to vote for Chris Daggett.

Those calls, which criticized Republican Chris Christie, fueled' [...]

NJ Tax Revolution: Healthcare motion to proceed scam: Tell NJ Senators to Vote NO!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 -0500

On another Saturday night special, Senator Harry Reid will bring to the floor the vote for the healthcare bill motion to proceed tomorrow evening. Several Democratic Senators have deluded themselves into believing that they can vote to proceed and then have political cover by voting the heathcare bill down later [...]

Dan Cirucci: Palin Approval Surpasses Obama's

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:00 -0500

From Gateway Pundit:

Bill O’Reilly reported on the the latest FOX News poll tonight.
Sarah Palin’s favorable rating is now at 47%:

Meanwhile, Barack Obama’s job approval rating is now at 46%:

This was reported [...]

Politicker NJ: Hayden files Ferriero motion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:00 -0500

Former Bergen County Democratic Chairman Joe Ferriero’s attorney has filed to have Ferriero's corruption conviction overturned. Defense lawyer Joseph Hayden said he filed about a dozen arguments in federal court, chief among them challenging Ferriero's conviction for conspiracy to defraud Bergenfield of co-defendant Dennis Oury’s honest services. Oury, who was Bergen [...]

moremonmouthmusings: A Letter To President Obama

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:00 -0500

November 9, 2009

President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear President Obama:

On September 11, 2001, the entire world watched as 19 men hijacked four commercial airliners, attacking passengers and killing crew members, and then turned the fully-fueled [...]

Morris Politics: Morris flavor to the transition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:01 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Chris Christie today named chairs of 19 issue sub-committees for his transition team.

One of them is from Morris County.

That would be John Bonanni. the county administrator, who will head the subcommittee on Human Services & Children and Families. Bonanni said he and Christie got to know each other when [...]

Baristanet: Weekend Roundup: Eco-Fair, MSU Football, Feel-Good Gifts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:38 -0500

I'm almost afraid to mention MHS again, but over at the gym, they are holding a huge overstock sale of vintage athletic gear. I'm not sure what that means, but it sounds interesting. All at unbeatable prices, some as low as $1, all priced to sell! Today, [...]

Matawan Advocate: Give Thanks by Helping Others

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:00 -0500

With Thanksgiving approaching next week, let's all remember those who will go hungry without our help. If we all donated one can of food, we could help hungry families have a Happy Thanksgiving. Such a small request with such a large need.
Matawan has always [...]

Dan Cirucci: Christie Transition Committee Chairs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:00 -0500

New Jersey Governor-Elect Chris Christie announced today the names of leaders from the private and public sectors who will chair 19 different issue sub-committees tasked with issue development and state appointments.
These diverse leaders in industry, business, education and public service from across New Jersey will oversee the top to [...]

Blue Jersey: Quote of the Day: "Reality sometimes gets up and smacks you in the face"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500

Talking about Chris Christie's speech before the League of Municipalities in Atlantic City, Former Governor Christie Whitman offered this observation in Charles Stile's column:"He's sending a message that he's willing to take on some of the sacred cows. And he needs to," former Republican Gov. Christie Whitman said. "But" [...]

Hoboken Now: Scathing audit of Hoboken Public Schools: the audit report in full

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:18 -0500

Here's the 203-page audit report on the Hoboken Public Schools, which gives even more detail on the more than two dozen incidents of misuse of funds and other irregularities. [...]

Politicker NJ: Velez-Gentry would take Christie administration position if offered

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:00 -0500

Former Republican assembly candidate Stepfanie Velez-Gentry made national headlines for her unusual occupation, but she would be willing to put that job aside if offered one by the incoming Chris Christie administration. “I would absolutely be interested,” she said. “I want to help make changes in the community, and if [...]

Politicker NJ: Christie names 19 subcommittee chairs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:09:00 -0500

Gov.-Elect Chris Christie today named the 19 issue subcommittee chairs for his transition team. The 19 chairs include the 10 members of Christie’s transition team that have already been announced, but whose specified roles have now been made public. Newcomers include state Sen. Marcia Karrow (R-Raritan), who was defeated by [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Bayonne Senior Orchestra makes surprise appearance at BJCC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:34 -0500

The Bayonne Senior Orchestra, led by June Sturz, performed on Nov. 18 at the Chai Cafe at the BJCC. Members of the band are "60 to 80 years young" and say they "do it for the love of playing," many... [...]

Baristanet: Montclair High, 2:50 p.m.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:51:05 -0500

UPDATE: Adult Arrest Information (in the jump) The mood was peaceful today as school let out at Montclair High. After two days of after-school disturbances and multple arrests, maybe the kids have had enough fighting, screaming, and punching for the week. Or maybe the 18 police officers, bolstered [...]

Hoboken Now: Scathing audit of Hoboken Public Schools: the management report in full

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:16 -0500

Here's the entire 21-page management report from auditors Lerch, Vinci and Higgins on the Hoboken Public Schools, which details more than two dozen incidents of misuse of funds and other irregularities. [...]

Blue Jersey: Menendez talks financial regulatory reform and implementing accountability on Wall Street

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

The US Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs committee has taken up legislation dealing with financial regulatory reform. Mondaq had more on the bill:Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd has introduced a discussion draft of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 (the "Dodd Bill"), which comprehensively addresses [...]

Baristanet: MPD Deputy Police Chief Reports on MHS Incidents

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:41 -0500

This just came in from MPD's Deputy Chief Todd M. Conforti. Shortly before 3:00 PM on 11-18-09, police assigned to Montclair High School as School Resource Officers responded to the area of North Fullerton Avenue and Chestnut Street on a report of a fight. Upon their arrival, they observed [...]

Hoboken Now: Stroke of luck leads to arrest of ATM bike thief in Hoboken

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:43 -0500

Hoboken police arrested a 17-year-old Jersey City teen after they saw him riding a bicycle that had just been reported stolen, police said. A West New York man told cops he left the bicycle unlocked on the 600 block of Washington and for just “four minutes” while he used an [...]

Hoboken Now: On Tap Tonight: Friday, Nov. 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:45 -0500

It's '80s night at Quays and Lounge 11, there are also DJs at Liberty Bar and Grill, Oddfellows Rest, The Shannon, Mulligans and Green Rock and there are drink specials all over Hoboken. ' [...]

Baristanet: Bloomfield High Presents Antigone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:18 -0500

Bloomfield's budding actors have chosen a challenging play for their fall drama. The high school's award-winningThespian Society is performing Sophocles' "Antigone" tonight and Saturday night at 7:30 at the Bloomfield College's Van Fossan Theatre. The classic Greek tragedy is the story of Antigone, the daughter produced by the accidentally [...]

MiddletownMike: Christie Tells Local Officials to Expect Pain

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Does this mean that Middletown's Gerry Scharfenberger and his fellow Republicans will now stop blaming Trenton Democrats for their own failures and tax increases in Middletown and now point their finger at one of their own in the future? Some how I doubt it.

N.J. Governor-elect Christie tells' [...]

Capitol Quickies: The Daily Quickie, 11.20.09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:40:25 -0500

Here's what's up in state government and politics for Friday, Nov. 20th, 2009.

The Burlington and Mercer vicinages of the state judiciary hold their annual Adoption Day programs. It will include 17 adoption proceedings in Mount Holly and six in Trenton. National Adoption Day is celebrated annually throughout the United States [...]

Capitol Quickies: Transition team: Bob Grady

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:09 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Among Gov.-elect Chris Christie's first moves in his transition was creating a Transition Task Force on Budget and Taxes, which will recommend ways to deal with the current year deficit, the projected gap for FY2011 and the state's long-term debt and looming costs for benefits for public retirees.

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Hoboken411: Charity: Adopt a Hoboken Soldier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:49 -0500

11/20/2009: Looking for a good Hoboken charitable cause this holiday season? Adopt a Hoboken Soldier! Each year since 2005, the American Legion Post 107 (308 2nd St.) has been preparing care packages for Hoboken soldiers out their protecting...

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Baristanet: Can Montclair Afford A Community Center?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:33 -0500

A prime piece of real estate which just went on the market has got Montclair Township officials buzzing. The Senior Care & Activities Center building, a 17,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art adult medical day care facility, is listed at $3.5 million. Within about a nanosecond of hearing [...]

Blue Jersey: Palin won't go rogue in New Jersey

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Sarah Palin is currently on a book tour following the release of "Going Rogue." We know that during the election, she was considered persona non grata by the Christie campaign and NJ GOP. Following the election, it appears she's not going to be making any stops here either:

So [...]

Hoboken Now: Flea Market at Hoboken High School

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:21 -0500

The Hoboken Board of Education is holding a flea market to raise money for the Class of 2012. The event will be at Hoboken High School, 9th and Clinton St. on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9:00am - 4:00pm. [...]

Capitol Quickies: Judge censured for intimate emails

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:35 -0500

A state Superior Court judge now serving as a Family Court judge in Mercer County was censured this week by the Supreme Court for intimate emails he repeatedly sent a former law clerk, even after being ordered to stop, from his judiciary account.

Judge Lawrence [...]

Blue Jersey: Christie: I'm going to do everything in my power to force change

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0500

Chris Christie addressed the League of Municipalities yesterday. Here's how the Star Ledger started their story:In his first major speech since Election Day, Gov.-elect Chris Christie told local officials today they better step up and become part of the solution, or he would become their problem.Something tells me we [...]

CHANNEL SURFING: Friday Five (a double five for good measure): Won't these people just leave us alone?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0500

I don't know about anyone else, but I've had just about enough of the former governor of Alaska. With her memoir on the bookstands, she's been a painful and constant presence on the tube -- hitting Oprah and the morning shows and generally sucking all the wind out of the [...]

Tami, the One True: Raaaaar! In which Jazz discovers he's a monster!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0500

I just thought you should know. I've suspected it for a long time, but either the evidence wasn't strong enough or I just didn't want to face up to reality.

Oh, the clues were there if I'd really wanted to know... waking up in the middle of the night, [...]

Baristanet: Montclair PD: Fights At High School Not Related

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:32:44 -0500

Baristanet asked Montclair Chief of Police, David Sabagh, how the fights developed at the high school this week. We asked him if there was some connection between the two incidents. Chief Sabagh says the two incidents, which resulted in 15 arrests - and more are expected, do not appear related. [...]

ClearysNoteBook: The Foundry » The Senate Health Bill: Higher Taxes from Harry Reid

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:07 -0500

By Rea Hederman In order to pay for a massive health care bill (H.R. 3590 [1]), Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) creates a host of new taxes. These taxes will total $370.2 billion in the... [...]

Baristanet: MHS Principal Earle's Letter To Parents

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:05 -0500

Montclair High School just sent out this letter from Principal James Earle in an e-blast to the parent community concerning this week's incidents of after-school violence. He states that the two incidents resulted in both non-MHS and MHS students being "processed" by Montclair Police, and states "no weapons were" [...]

ClearysNoteBook: ABC's Robin Roberts Grills Govt Official: Was Breast Cancer Decision Rationing?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:04:44 -0500

by: Scott Whitlock November 19, 2009 10:50 ET ABC’s Robin Roberts on Thursday pressed a government official on rationing and a new recommendation that women under the age of 50 shouldn’t get regular mammograms. Talking... [...]

Blue Jersey: Blue Jersey Friday Haiku

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

If you thought things would slow down after the election, you were sadly mistaken. It's lame duck eve as the session starts in Trenton on Monday. The twists and turns of the marriage quality debate continue with each passing day. Over 20k gathered in AC for the League of Municipalities [...]

Hoboken Now: "Phantom of the Opera" stars to perform in concert Sunday benefiting Hoboken charity

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:59:21 -0500

The musicians of Redeemer Hoboken Church, will present an evening of music to benefit In Jesus Name Charities of Hoboken at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 at St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church. [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Black Astronauts Conquering the Final Frontier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0500

Orthopedic surgeon Robert Satcher put his considerable skills to work in space, repairing a robotic arm on NASA’s International Space Station.

Colleague Randolph Bresnik told Satcher his work was “the highest recorded orthopedic surgery — ever."

And there was another first. Satcher is the first orthopedic surgeon in" [...]

moremonmouthmusings: 10 Things You Should Know About Harry Reid’s Government-Run Health Care Experiment

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:44:00 -0500

RNC Research:

1. $493 Billion In Tax Increases On Health Insurance, Medical Innovation, Payroll And Small Businesses Would Pay For The Bill. (Douglas W. Elmendorf, Letter To Senator Harry Reid, 11/18/09)

2. Americans Won’t See Benefits Of This Health Care Experiment Until 2014, But They Start Paying [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: A person has died after a Miley Cyrus tour bus crash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:00 -0500

An accident which involved singer Miley Cyrus's tour bus has killed one passenger, US police have confirmed.

Sergeant Thomas Molnar said the bus - which the teenage singer was not on at the time - overturned as it travelled on a main road in central Virginia.

One [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: UN Nuclear Chief Urges Iran to Send Uranium Abroad

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:00 -0500

Mohamed ElBaradei says he hopes Iran will not miss what he calls "unique but fleeting opportunity" to send uranium abroad for further enrichment. He spoke as officials from Germany and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council prepared to hold talks in Brussels on Iran's nuclear program.

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The Save Jersey Blog: "Welcome to the Future"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 20, 2009

Tempted to support ObamaCare? We've already seen the Obama Administration attempt to push back the age of eligibility for breast and colon screenings this week. The Democrat Party is going to fundamentally change American healthcare, Save Jerseyans. It's no longer about the health' [...]

Hoboken Now: Diamond ring worth $10,000 stolen from Hoboken apartment, police said

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:41 -0500

A 33-year-old woman returned from a four-day vacation to discover her $10,000 diamond ring stolen, police said. [...]

Capitol Quickies: The center of the room

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:07:57 -0500

The second of Gov.-elect Chris Christie's recurring lines from his Thursday speech to the New Jersey State League of Municipalities were his repeated references to "the center of the room" -- part of his call for officials to work cooperatively, rather than from their political poles, to address issues.

"The problems" [...]

Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle: NJ loses an FBI friend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:48 -0500

Number of comments: 6

Weysan Dun, who has led the FBI in Newark since 2007, is heading to Omaha, according to a report on NorthJersey.com. He was at the helm during the gang of 44 arrests last summer, a roundup so massive it shocked the world. He was presented the 2008 Presidential Meritorious Executive [...]

Baristanet: Schools Silent So Far on Violence, 12 Youths Arrested

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:08 -0500

There has been no word -- official or unofficial -- yet from Montclair Schools Superintendent Frank Alvarez or Montclair High School Principal James Earle on the violence that has erupted in front of the high school the past two days. Parents have not received any notifications or explanations, nor has [...]

Hoboken411: 14th Street Taxi Stand

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:37 -0500

Number of comments: 2
11/20/2009: What’s the deal? Without issuing an official notice - Hoboken City Hall has now enacted a new 14th Street Taxi Stand (on what seems like late week / weekend nights only). Hoboken411 has again received many emails about this new...

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Blue Jersey: You Asked How You Could Help Pass the Marriage Equality Bill? Meet me in Trenton this Monday.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500

Update: Can't wait til Monday to help? Call Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney's legislative office now at (856) 251-9801 and tell them you support the marriage equality bill and want it voted on this year, before Chris Christie takes office.

In fact, if you have time, you can double-dip by' [...]

CHANNEL SURFING: Dispatches: In Washington, no deficit of hot air

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0500

Dispatches is on the bizarre logic in Washington that forces domsestic reforms to be measured against the deficit, but not military adventures.Send me an e-mail. [...]

Politicker NJ: Bergen County prepares for the unusual: Republican Freeholders

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:12:00 -0500

Incoming Bergen County Republican freeholders Rob Hermansen and John Driscoll will be outnumbered by Democrats 5-2 on the board, but they plan to propose some bold initiatives as soon as they are sworn in - ideas that will probably be met by a tough crowd. Driscoll and Hermansen want [...]

Baristanet: Rota to Leave Helm of GR High

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:20 -0500

Word just in from the Glen Ridge Schools: High School Principal Ken Rota, who served as interim superintendent during last year's super search, is quitting midyear to take over as superintendent of East Rutherford Public Schools. No word yet on a replacement. In addition to sternly patrolling the [...]

Dan Cirucci: Show Makes Macho Men Cry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

From Flash News:
One new TV series is guaranteed to make anyone cry – even the manliest macho men.
Find My Family, a show that brings lost loved ones back together, premieres Monday (Nov. 23) on ABC and hosts Lisa Joyner and Tim Green suggest viewers keep [...]

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:58:00 -0500

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TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Fox News airs old footage from 2008 Palin rallies to pump up Palin's 2009 book tour. I filed an FCC complaint!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:48:00 -0500

Think Progress caught Fox News using old campaign footage of a McCain/Palin rally from 2008 to make it appear like the crowds she's drawing on her book tour are larger than they are.

Think Progress:

This afternoon, Fox News host Gregg Jarrett proudly announced that Sarah [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: The Realist Prism: Horse Trading with Beijing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500

During his trip to Asia, President Barack Obama laid out a grand rhetorical vision for the future: a U.S.-China partnership working together to solve the world's most pressing issues. Speaking in Japan, Obama declared, "America will approach China with a focus on our interests. It's precisely" [...]

Dan Cirucci: Chaz Bono Shaving Face

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:44:00 -0500

From ABC's Good Morning America:
Chaz Bono, eight months into his gender reassignment, said he is now living the life he always wanted.
"I feel so much more comfortable that I've ever been," Bono told "Good Morning America" in an exclusive interview. "I've felt male as" [...]

Capitol Quickies: Transition team: Rich Bagger

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:05 -0500

The second co-chairman of Gov.-elect Chris Christie's budget and taxes task force is Richard H. Bagger, 49, who was in the state Legislature from 1992 through 2003, including a stint as chairman of the Assembly Appropriations Committee, and is now an executive at the pharmaceutical [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: Call Your Senator Over Lunch Today

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 20, 2009

In case you live under a rock, the U.S. Senate is expected to at least begin debate on the ObamaCare package this weekend by voting for cloture.
Take a few minutes over lunch today to call one or more of the following (alleged) swing-vote senators and [...]

MiddletownMike: A Football Friday Double-Header: Princess Picks Pariots over Jets, Giants Over Falcons

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
For this week, Princess the Camel is doubling-down and picking picking two teams to win on Sunday after her pick of the Jets came up short in the final seconds against the Jaguars last week.

For some reason Princess's handler John seems to want to [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Most Republicans think ACORN stole the 2008 election

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0500

If you ever doubted Fox's political power, look no further than these new poll results from PPP:

The poll asked this question: "Do you think that Barack Obama legitimately won the Presidential election last year, or do you think that ACORN stole it for him?" The overall top-line is [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: The AIG Bailout Is Still A Mystery Shrouded In Lies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28:00 -0500

Will we ever know why AIG was bailed out and why its credit default swap counterparties were made whole?

When AIG first began to ask for a bridge loan from the Federal Reserve, the public was told that AIG wanted additional "liquidity" to avoid a [...]

PLAINFIELD TODAY: What Corporation Counsel wanted Burney to take down from blog. But why?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:19:00 -0500

Screenshot of Google cache for Burney post.

Plainfield's City Council President Rashid Burney posted his concerns about the Robinson-Briggs administration's proposed layoff plan to his blog last Sunday, November 15.

His original post was altered at 10:16 AM [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Enforcement of immigration laws decline under Obama

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0500

Washington Times:

Arrests of illegal immigrant workers have dropped precipitously under President Obama, according to figures released Wednesday.

Criminal arrests, administrative arrests, indictments and convictions of illegal immigrants at work sites all fell by more than 50 percent from fiscal 2008 to fiscal 2009.
[...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Big Night for Ricky Williams Leads Dolphins to 24-17 Win Over Panthers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:00 -0500

The Dolphins were hoping Thursday night for a prime time effort from running back Ricky Williams, taking the place of the injured Ronnie Brown. They got more than they probably thought they would from their back, as Williams scored three times and rushed for 119 yards [...]

Baristanet: Checkpoints To Keep Holiday Cheer In Check

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:01 -0500

Sleigh bells ring, Don't be thinking Montclair Police Won't catch you drinking. We're glad to report that Montclair Police will be cracking down on drivers who choose to drink and drive. During the holiday season, there will be roving patrols and stationary roadside checks to keep residents safe in Montclair, says Sgt. Dan' [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: IS ALLEN IVERSON "THE ANSWER" FOR THE KNICKS?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:00 -0500

Iverson to Knicks? A source close to the Knicks told the New York Times it’s “a given” the Knicks will pursue Allen Iverson after he clears waivers tomorrow evening. Assuming there’s no bidding war, they could get him for the veterans’ minimum, $1.3 million, as they [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Jesse Jackson Says Black Men 'Can't Vote Against Healthcare', Media Mostly Mum

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:53:00 -0500

If a prominent white man said all white men in Congress should vote for or against a pending piece of legislation, what do you think the media firestorm would be like?

As you ponder, consider that Jesse Jackson on Wednesday told a reception held by the Congressional Black Caucus, [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Katrina Disaster Was the Corps of Engineers Failure

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0500

From Time magazine:

There can be something thrilling about accountability, so it was nice to see a federal judge declare the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly responsible for the destruction of most of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. The blistering ruling validates the rage felt by so [...]

Dan Cirucci: McCain 'Grateful' For Palin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:46:00 -0500

From Joseph Weber at the Washington Times:
Former presidential candidate Sen. John McCain said Thursday he has read Sarah Palin's book and has no regrets about picking her as a running mate.
"I felt honored to have Sarah," said Mr. McCain, Arizona Republican. "There's no doubt she energized our" [...]

Hoboken411: Hoboken Parking Hypocrisy!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:53 -0500

Number of comments: 10
11/20/2009: The number of complaints received by Hoboken411 regarding parking in Hoboken has skyrocketed immensely in the past few weeks! They want your money to fill budget shortfalls! I have so many photos from angry residents, I don’t even...

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Hoboken Now: Final details of Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer's public inauguration released

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:39:32 -0500

All you need to know about tomorrow's public inauguration festivities for new Mayor Dawn Zimmer. Zimmer was elected Nov. 3 and sworn in in an unusual private ceremony Nov. 6. [...]

MiddletownMike: Friday Morning Humor: How I Learned to Mind My Own Business

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

I was walking past the mental hospital the other day,And all the patients were shouting, '13....13....13.'
The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a Little gap in the planks,so I looked through to see what was going on.....
Some [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: JW Calls on President Obama to Overrule Attorney General Holder's Decision on Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:00 -0500

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton issued the following statement today in response to the decision by Attorney General Eric Holder to grant a civilian criminal trial to 9/11 terrorist mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) and other 9/11 terrorists in New York City:

The decision to bring Mohammed and other [...]

MiddletownMike: Bob Brown Back On Strategy Room This Morning At 11:00

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0

Former Democratic Candidate for the 13th legislative District, Bob Brown, will be making another appearance on the Fox News online web program, The Strategy Room, this morning at 11 am.

This will be Brown's first appearance on the show since the November 3rd [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: NYDN: Giuliani Will Run for Senate... then President

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:00 -0500

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for governor next - but will run for U.S. Senate instead, sources told the Daily News.

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If elected, the source said, he would use that as a stepping stone to run for President in 2012 - and would [...]

Dan Cirucci: A Travesty Of Justice!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 -0500

Hat Tip: Lucianne.com
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The County Watchers: Who pays for these trips

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:56 -0500

I had the displeasure of having to sit through the above ceremony at a recent freeholder meeting. The entire spectacle which included speeches and pictures, took longer than the peoples business discussed at a prior agenda meeting which took all of 14 minutes to appropriate approximately 8 million property tax [...]

page13news: Message to PAGOP, Go Right!!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:15 -0500

Here's a great article by Lisa Mossie (Blufftooi/PAWaterCooler) on why conservatism and GOP success isn't just a national need; the formula works locally too.

Lisa points out, when the state and local GOP stray from conservative candidates because of a fear of "extremist" labels being assigned to them,' [...]

Hoboken411: HHS Flea Market Fundraiser!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:50 -0500

11/20/2009: Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 21 - starting at 9am! Fundraiser for Hoboken High School! Doors open at 9am! The wisest Flea Market shoppers know the only way to get the best selection is to get there EARLY! Be there when the...

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moremonmouthmusings: Guidelines Push Back Age For Cervical Cancer Screenings

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines for PAP smears, saying that women should delay their first test until age 21, and be tested less often than in the past, according to a report in the New York Times.

"Arriving on the heels of" [...]

moremonmouthmusings: Christie: "One way of another, change is coming."

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:00 -0500

N.J. Governor-elect Christie tells local officials to expect 'a continued period of pain'

The era error of "What's in it for me" is over. [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: The Jersey Journal: Bayonne TImes Edition: Friday, Nov. 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:30 -0500

The top Bayonne headlines from the Jersey Journal. [...]

Hoboken Now: Scathing audit of Hoboken Board of Education shows more than two dozen irregularities

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:34:34 -0500

Auditors released a scathing audit of the Hoboken Board of Education Tuesday that cited more than two dozen irregularities, including the misuse of candy-sale funds, incorrect approval of overtime and the payment of administrators out of funds meant for instructors. [...]

Dan Cirucci: Obamacare Has Abortion Fee

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:00 -0500

From Jim Hoft at Gateway Pundit:

The Senate’s nationalized health care plan requires a monthly fee for abortion coverage.
GOP Leader Blog reported:

Beginning on line 7, p. 118, section 1303 under “Voluntary Choice of Coverage of Abortion Services” the Health and Human Services Secretary is given the [...]

Dan Cirucci: Temple Adjuncts Launch Protest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:26:00 -0500

From Susan Snyder at the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Adjunct instructors, who say they make up nearly half of Temple's faculty, called for better pay and working conditions today at a demonstration in front of the campus bell tower near Paley Library.
The part-time professors - who complain that they don't' [...]

Hoboken Now: Morning Rush: Hoboken Board of Ed audit reveals misuse of finances, Cake Boss speaks to HCCC, and Christie warns that the economy will not be fixed quickly

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:29 -0500

The top Hoboken headlines from The Jersey Journal and other sources. [...]

Dan Cirucci: Clear Road For Runyan?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:00 -0500

From Matt Friedman at PolitickerNJ:
Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore met with ex-Eagles tackle Jon Runyan yesterday, who told him that he is "strongly leaning" toward running.
But Gilmore, who said he had a "nice conversation" with Runyan, is not sold on him as the [...]

Dan Cirucci: Rudy Ready For Senate

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:00 -0500

From the New York Daily News:
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has decided against running for governor, but is strongly considering running for U.S. Senate instead, sources told the Daily News.
The Republican heavyweight was considered the GOP's best shot at reclaiming the governor's mansion. [...]

Dan Cirucci: Obamacare: $100M For One Vote!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:02:00 -0500

ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports:
What does it take to get a wavering senator to vote for health care reform?
Here’s a case study.
On page 432 of the Reid bill, there is a section increasing federal Medicaid subsidies for “certain states recovering from a major disaster.”
The' [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: VIDEO: Christie Prepares Municipal Officials for Fiscal "Pain"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 20, 2009

No one ever said it was going to be easy, Save Jerseyans.
Here's Governor-Elect Chris Christie appearing at Thursday's session of the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City:

VIDEO: N.J. Governor-elect Christie tells local officials to expect 'a continued period of pain'

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Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle: Now he points that out

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:06 -0500

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Why is it that Jon Corzine makes sense on his way out? In addressing local officials in Atlantic City yesterday he spoke of the need for local government consolidation and shared service. He said New York City is about the same population as New Jersey but [...]

Blue Jersey: News Roundup & Open Thread for Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:49:00 -0500

Message Man

Frank Pallone, profiled.

On equality, and on the fierce urgency of now

Newark Councilman Ron Rice has some words for Sen. Steve Sweeney.

Home rule still rules and other realities of the Christiezoic Period

Chris Christie ran on the promise of lower taxes, and few specifics. He's counting on shared [...]

ClearysNoteBook: The Poorest School Districts, Paid Fire Departments Are Shrinking, Recovery Funds for 08030, Dont Mess with Mother Nature

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44:00 -0500

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By Bill Cleary NJ HAS THE POOREST SCHOOL DISTRICTS-New Jersey annually ranks at or near the top among the states in household income. But it has some of poorest school districts in the country, according... [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: VIDEO: Lindsey Graham Takes Eric Holder to Task

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 20, 2009

I wish this version of Lindsey Graham would stick around for awhile:

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ClearysNoteBook: Catholic Church Makes Headlines, Causing Some To Question Religion's Role in Politics

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:49:00 -0500

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by Stacy Barnes November 18, 2009 The Catholic Church’s recent high profile involvement in politics has stirred discussion over the separation of church and state and raised the question of whether churches should be involved... [...]

Politicker NJ: How Tweet It Is....

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:03:00 -0500

Ronald C. Rice tweeted not so sweetly about soon-to-be Senate President Stephen Sweeney. Well, we were able to obtain the rest of the tweets---in fact, there was an entire conversation tweeted between the future Senate President and the current Newark Councilman…. [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Senators and Congressman Obtain $17.6 Million for Beach Restoration

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:00 -0500

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November 16, 2009 NEW JERSEY – Today, U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg and Congressman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-2) praised Governor Jon Corzine’s swift action in issuing an emergency declaration for the areas hit by... [...]

Hoboken411: Drunks Driving around Hoboken!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:31:32 -0500

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11/20/2009: Dangerous Drunks creating hazards in Hoboken If you’re listening to the Hoboken411 Live Police and Fire Action Channel - you’ll hear some good drunk driving action in the Mile Square! First, a lady with a blue Nissan was...

[[ Want to see the rest of the story? Visit Hoboken411.com to find [...]

ClearysNoteBook: HUNTERS REMINDED THAT LICENSES STILL MUST BE DISPLAYED

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:30:00 -0500

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The omission of a regulation that has been in place for decades in this year’s digest has caused some hunters and trappers to wonder whether they still are required to display their licenses in the... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Recalls: Cookware, Ski Bindings, Pacifiers, Hooded Clothing, Safety Harness, Gas Grills

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:27:47 -0500

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Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10044.html Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10045.html Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Millions will have to repay part of tax credit

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:19:16 -0500

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By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer – Mon Nov 16, 6:18 pm ET WASHINGTON — More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the IRS last spring set... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: College Sports Friday Report, Nov. 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:17:08 -0500

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ROWAN’S HOFFMAN IS A MATCH FOR BONE MARROW PROGRAM GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan University defensive end Matt Hoffman donated blood stem cells on Monday, November 16 as part of the National Marrow Donor Program. Hoffman... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: POP SINGER ESMéE DENTERS VISITS KERSHAW SCHOOL

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:12:00 -0500

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Mt. Ephraim Talent Club Hosts Young Star Esmee Denters at Kershaw School Mt. Ephraim, NJ – November 16, 2009 – The students were spellbound as the beautiful,young pop singer, Esmée Denters, stood before them on... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: WE NEED YOUR HELP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:12:00 -0500

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To Find Civil Rights Victims’ Next of Kin 11/18/09 FBI Special Agent Cynthia Deitle, head of our Civil Rights Unit, describes the FBI's efforts to locate relatives of victims of civil rights-era murders. | Watch... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: MAGICAL MORNING WITH SANTA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:34:00 -0500

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AT CAMDEN CATHOLIC IN CHERRY HILL DEC. 12 CHERRY HILL, NJ – Camden Catholic High School’s National Honor Society is sponsoring a “Magical Morning with Santa” on Saturday December 12, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:00 -0500

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The New Jersey DEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife proudly unveiled the second edition of its New Jersey Wildlife Viewing Guide at the national Watchable Wildlife Conference in Avalon, New Jersey on October 7. The... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Homeless Dogs Help Healing Troops

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:24:00 -0500

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By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 – Lawrence Minnis never met a dog he didn’t like. Army Capt. Lawrence Minnis sits with his two adopted pit bulls at... [...]