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Cornerstone Financing expands operations to Ohio

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Bloomfield-based Cornerstone Financing, an industry leader in advisor-driven financial solutions, has been approved to originate in Ohio. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to broadening access to its innovative CHEIFS (Cornerstone Home Equity Insurance/Investment Funding Solutions) product, a groundbreaking home equity solution designed to convert home equity into financial success.

With this expansion, Cornerstone Financing is now accepting business in seven states, including:
• Ohio (OH)
• Massachusetts (MA)
• Pennsylvania (PA)
• California (CA)
• Arizona (AZ)
• Florida (FL)
• Missouri (MO)

“Expanding our reach to Ohio marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide transformative financial tools for advisors and homeowners alike,” Daniel Anderson, co-founder of Cornerstone Financing said. “By increasing our footprint, we aim to equip more financial professionals with the resources needed to convert home equity into meaningful financial outcomes.”

Cornerstone’s CHEIFS product enables homeowners to access liquidity by selling a fraction of their home equity to fund critical life and financial planning needs, such as insurance, annuities, long-term care and many other investment opportunities.

“Our growth is fueled by the trust of our advisor network and the backing of our partners,” Anderson added. “We are dedicated to creating a seamless, value-driven model that enhances advisor-client relationships and supports homeowners in achieving financial success.”

Cornerstone’s expansion to Ohio is supported by its $285 million financing from Aquiline Capital Partners and Nomura, which underscores the company’s financial stability and vision for national growth.



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Criminology professor honored with ASC Praxis Award

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Criminology professor honored with ASC Praxis Award

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Jennifer Ortiz
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Jennifer Ortiz, associate professor of criminology, was recently honored by the American Society of Criminology for her tireless work supporting and advocating for formerly incarcerated individuals.

She received the 2024 Division on Critical Criminology and Social Justice Praxis Award at a ceremony on November 14, 2024, at the ASC Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. 

The award honors an individual’s unique achievements in activism, commitment, persuasion, scholarship, service, and teaching in areas that have made a significant impact on the quality of justice for underserved, underrepresented, and otherwise marginalized populations.

Ortiz has worked to help individuals who have been disenfranchised and advocated for their behalf. For four years, she served as president of the New Albany Indiana Human Rights Commission, investigating complaints of discrimination. 

Additionally, she helped raise over $1 million for Freed From Within, a non-profit transitional living facility that provides men with skills to successfully reenter society post-incarceration. 

Ortiz’s academic research involves prisoner re-entry, but her focus is squarely on education. 

“Education is the strongest factor we have to actually lower recidivism,” she says. Education, she explains, is both educating incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people as well as educating the general public about what can and should be done to create change.

She has presented to the White House Domestic Policy Council and the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, among others. 

“I do my best to try and bring all of what I’m seeing to places with people who can make change and can do something with it,” she says. “The policymakers.”

Ortiz serves as chair of the Division of Convict Criminology of the ASC, where she established a travel scholarship to bring formerly incarcerated graduate students to the ASC conference  where they can share their lived experience with professionals in the field. 

Additionally, she established a mentorship program that pairs formerly incarcerated students with mentors to help them deal with the stigma associated with having been in prison. Ortiz is currently mentoring a formerly incarcerated person who is now a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York.

— Emily W. Dodd ’03

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Running Deer Golf Club 18 Hole Golf Course Tour

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“Must Be Santa” by The Weeklings

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“Must Be Santa” by The Weeklings

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By Bob Makin

originally published: 12/06/2024

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Must Be Santa,” the single of The Weeklings latest album, “Christmas,” on JEM Records. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEM RECORDS

Elvis was the Pelvis. Jerry Lee was Killer. The Beatles were The Fab Four. Well, The Weeklings are The Mashers, kings of the musical mashup.

Their latest, “Must Be Santa,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Must Be Santa” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com. If you miss it, you can tune in any time in the archives at The Penguin and Mixcloud.

Continuing their tradition of tinkering with Beatlesque themes, The Weeklings throw another curve ball by mashing the holiday classic “Must Be Santa” with the iconic “Helter Skelter.” The results transform “Must Be Santa” on JEM Records from a fanciful children’s song into a bona fide heavy rock anthem. The children’s memory game lyrics of the song direct the listener to happy holiday times, but all the while, The Weeklings are cranking up the guitars and drums!

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Other Weeklings mashups include “Revolution Wonderland” (The Beatles’ “Revolution” with “Winter Wonderland”), “Christmas  Time Is Here Again” (The Beatles’ holiday classic with their “Magical Mystery Tour deep cut “Flying”), as well as “Mr. Soul Satisfaction” (Neil Young’s “Mr. Soul” with the Stones’ “Satisfaction”).

The original 1960 version of “Must Be Santa” was written for and released by Mitch Miller, and the song was also more recently covered in a polka-meets-klezmer style by Bob Dylan. The Weeklings have applied a new twist to a classic to produce a cheerful romp that is most welcome for the holiday season!

A very active act at Christmas, The Weeklings feature their latest holiday single on their new JEM album, “Christmas.” The 16-song collection mixes original holiday-themed songs with powerful rock renditions of seasonal classics!

Lefty Weekling (aka Glen Burtnik) and Zeek Weekling (aka Bob Burger) composed nine tracks for the album to cover a broad spectrum of musical styles, as well as sprinkle unexpected interjections of musical interludes throughout the record. The lead original tracks include “Christmas Day,” “Another Year,” “Festivus,” “Star Carol” and “Gonna Be Christmas.”

Determined to lift everyone’s spirits this holiday season, The Weeklings provide something for everyone with their light-hearted LP, ranging from J.S. Bach’s album-opening “Joy” to the comical interlude version of “Dreidel.” On “Joy,” lead guitarist Rocky Weekling (John Merjave) burns through the classical melodies of Bach and Beethoven, as well as mashup snippets from The Beatles and Queen. The Weeklings wax whimsical with “Dreidel,” a traditional Yiddish song that celebrates the spirit of Hanukkah. Throughout “Christmas,” such charming touches as bicycle bells and the sounds of musical toys would put a smile even on Scrooge’s face!

For those who don’t celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, The Weeklings also have a track for “the rest of us!” The band’s original song, “Festivus” is inspired by the faux holiday invented by the Seinfeld character Frank Costanza as a ridiculous alternative to the traditions and commercialism of the season.

Joining drummer-percussionist Smokestack Weekling (Joe Bellia) and the rest of the Traveling Wilburys/Beatles-inspired all-star band on the album are the Ocean Avenue Stompers Horn Section and the Red Ryder BB Gun Singers Choir.

The Weeklings have a hot weekend of holiday shows coming up. On Dec. 21 at My Father’s Place in Roslyn on New York’s Long Island, The Weeklings Holiday Bash will feature JEM label mate Paul Collins. On Dec. 22 at The Vogel in Red Bank, the sold-out The Weeklings & Friends Holiday Hullabaloo will continue the all-star seasonal tradition started by Glen Burtnik’s Xmas Xtravanza more than 30 years ago.

The Weeklings also will play Jan. 16 at Milton Theatre in Delaware, the 25th anniversary Light of Day Festival on Jan. 17 at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park with Dramarama, Bobby Mahoney, SONiA and Pete Mancini, and Feb. 8 at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center for a Beatles Bash with an orchestra.

For more, visit http://www.weeklings.com. For more about JEM Records, click https://jemrecordings.com.

Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and contact Bob at makinwaves64@yahoo.com. 

New Jersey Stage is proud to be the home of Bob Makin’s Makin Waves column since 2017. His Song of the Week column comes out every Friday. He also writes an Album of the Month and Interview of the Month as well.


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Blue Hawk Records – Album Release Event

Friday, December 06, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Monmouth University – Plangere 235
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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The Musical Box performing Genesis’ “Selling England by the Pount” album

Friday, December 06, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Chris Knight

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99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea

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400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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Blue Hawk Records to Celebrate 25th Album Release on Friday


(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) — Blue Hawk Records, Monmouth University’s student-run record label, is marking a major milestone with the release of its 25th compilation album, Vol. 25: Signature Edition, on Friday, December 6th, 2024. This special album features seven new original tracks from Monmouth students, alumni, and even an American Idol contestant, showcasing the diverse talents within the university community.

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Art House Productions & Tris McCall present Songs & Stories

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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box: 50th Anniversary Genesis — Selling England by the Pound

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Dallas Brass to present Holiday Show at Kean Stage


 

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock


(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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Borough has ‘not been approached by county’ for shared EMS pact – Star News Group

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Borough has ‘not been approached by county’ for shared EMS pact – Star News Group

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BELMAR — During public comment of the Nov. 26 council meeting, Mayor Gerald Buccafusco reported that the borough has not been approached by Monmouth County officials to be included in a county shared-services agreement for emergency medical services (EMS).

The South Monmouth Emergency Medical Services (SMEMS) shared service agreement, which will expire at the end of this year, encompasses the local municipalities of Belmar, Lake Como, Sea Girt and Manasquan. The four municipalities funded the shared service of the SMEMS that was made up of paid professionals from the Borough of Belmar, who served as the host organization in the service agreement.

The Manasquan borough council, at its Dec. 2 meeting, unanimously passed two resolutions, authorizing a new shared services agreement with Monmouth County for EMS and withdrawing from the borough’s current EMS shared service that expires at the end of the year. Sea Girt is reportedly also looking into this shared service option from the county (see related story, page 1).

“We are aware of those agreements with Manasquan and Sea Girt and we have not been approached by the county to become a part of that agreement,” Mayor Buccafusco said. 

Borough Administrator Kevin Kane also confirmed that neither he nor any borough official had heard from the county about such an agreement, but said that the borough is “going to look at all options.”

“Neither myself, the mayor, police chief, no one has been approached by the county on our end. I’m not going to speak for Lake Como but I assume it’s the same thing with them,” he said. “We’re looking at all options as far as that goes, as far as EMS goes, and what is going to be the best public safety situation for the residents of Belmar. That’s our number one concern.”

“We’re going to look at all options, including the county, and assess it and (the) mayor and council will decide,” Kane said. 

This is an excerpt of the print article. For more on this story, read The Coast Star—on newsstands Thursday or online in our e-Edition.

Check out our other Belmar stories, updated daily. And remember to pick up a copy of The Coast Star—on newsstands Thursday or online in our e-Edition.

Subscribe today! If you’re not already an annual subscriber to The Coast Star, get your subscription today! For just $38 per year, you will receive local mail delivery weekly, with pages and pages of local news and online access to our e-edition on Starnewsgroup.com.

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2025 Economy a Mixed Bag?

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By Anthony Birritteri, Editor-in-Chief On Dec 4, 2024

The 2025 economic outlook is a mixed bag for New Jersey businesses that, under a new Trump administration, may experience growth under the deregulation of certain industries, while being negatively impacted by tariffs on foreign imports and a crackdown on immigration.

Additionally, New Jersey’s own financial outlook, with a structural deficit of more than $4.5 billion, coupled with high property taxes, a high-income tax rate, and the highest corporate business tax in the nation, will also be challenging for businesses unless the state delivers stability in its public policy initiatives.

These issues and other issues were presented before a business audience of more than 220 during a fireside chat on the economy at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s annual Public Policy Forum held at the APA Hotel Woodbridge today.

NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka moderated the discussion, which included Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, a former state treasurer and now owner of ASE Tax Policy and Administration, LLC, and Mark Lehman, CEO of Citizens JMP Securities and president of Citizens in California.

When asked by Siekerka what his overall view was concerning the nation’s economy next year, Lehman said 2025 will “start out roaring.” This is because of “great” economic growth these past four years as the nation emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses benefited from the Tax Cut & Jobs Act and the Build Back Better program, which included the American Rescue Plan.

Lehman said the stock market has done well the past four years and that there has been a lot of euphoria on Wall Street these past four weeks. He’s optimistic about 2025, but cautioned, “there is always something lurking around [the corner]. I’m afraid we are getting a little too euphoric.”

The Trump Effect

Under the incoming Trump administration, Lehman said there will be profound changes, especially concerning tariffs on foreign countries.

Sidamon-Eristoff said that these tariffs will especially impact the 20,000 New Jersey companies that are involved in exporting and the 1.2 million jobs here that are connected to international trade. “That’s 1 in 5 jobs, so any talk on tariffs is very serious,” he said.

He added that he is not sure if the Trump administration will follow through on all the president elect’s tariff proposals and crackdowns, pointing to Trump’s last administration when tens of thousands of individual tariff exemptions were given to companies.

Meanwhile, Lehman said he doesn’t think that the administration will deport millions upon millions of illegal immigrants that the incoming president is calling for.

“There definitely will be some communities that will be affected disproportionately, with some retribution-type scenarios from the administration. However, I think entire complex of foreign workers going away is not going to happen … the numbers are too daunting,” Lehman said, while stressing once more that there will be some “profound repercussions … because the electorate wants it. Trump has done a very good job in making that loud and clear to people.”

NJ’s Fiscal Problems

Looking at New Jersey’s fiscal problems, Sidamon-Eristoff said much of the new spending in the state’s FY2025 budget, at $56.7 billion, is unsustainable. The state has drawn down some $2.4 billion from its budget surplus, while the structural deficit is north of $4.5 billion, according to Sidamon-Eristoff. The Stay NJ property tax relief program for seniors alone will require an increased appropriation of $1.3 billion over the next few fiscal years, he said.

He called Gov. Phil Murphy’s call for each state department to freeze hiring and find 5% in budget savings as just “window dressing” and that the next governor will have to deal with all the fiscal issues.

When asked by Siekerka what the state can do to be more tax friendly, Sidamon-Eristoff said an important solution is creating stability in public policy, whether its taxes, spending or regulatory. Additionally, he said that the increase of the corporate business tax was a prime example of how not to handle state tax policy. “It singled out New Jersey as an unreliable public policy partner with the business community. It signaled to the rest of the country, if not the world, that New Jersey is less competitive,” he said.

Further delving into the high tax dilemma on both the state and local level, Sidamon-Eristoff said that it is a cultural issue in New Jersey that must be addressed inside and outside of government.

To access more business news, visit NJB News Now.

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Message From the League President

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Message From the League President

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ChegwiddenAugust 2023 cropPresident William Chegwidden

Mayor, Wharton Borough

Well, that was fun. This summer was filled with good times around the state, but we’ve also been working on important topics that are going to heat up as the temperature begins to fall. 

Of particular interest is the new OPRA reform law, which was effective as of September 3. The League’s two Lunch and Learn events in June had over 800 participants and the August 28 educational webinar had over 700 participants. There is clearly a strong desire to learn the facts of the new law. There will also be further educational opportunities on OPRA at the League Conference.

 Another item of interest to municipalities around the state is the announcement of numbers for the next round of Affordable Housing. We will be publishing a free special digital edition of New Jersey Municipalities magazine this month with information on Affordable Housing. Look on the Magazine page on the website to read and download your copy on September 12.

Looking ahead, the League Conference is fast approaching. The exhibit floor is sold out and registration is ahead of last years’–and we have so much more to tell you about. We’ve expanded our room block. We’ll also be adding a handful of “Elected Officials Roundtables” to the program. These are more informal sessions on selected topics that will be an opportunity to network and talk with your peers with an interest in the same issues. We’ll be announcing the networking roundtable session topics in the upcoming weeks. And there will be more new and exciting opportunities at the 2024 Annual Conference. Please keep an eye out for “New for 2024” programs and events. 

Speaking of the Annual Conference, you can shape and create legislative priorities that will guide the League and help your community. Please remember to send the team at the League’s headquarters in Trenton a proposed resolution for consideration at the Conference Resolution Committee meeting held during the League’s Annual Conference in Atlantic City on November 19 at 3 p.m. 

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New Jersey Devils Dominating With 3 High-Scoring Lines – The Hockey Writers –

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One thing remained true throughout November: The New Jersey Devils are an offensive juggernaut. They have won five of their last seven games, continuing a tight race with the Washington Capitals for the first spot of the Eastern Conference. The Devils have also scored four or more goals in their last three contests. According to MoneyPuck, they have a 98.5% chance of making the playoffs.

The charge has largely been led by the likes of Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Jack Hughes. However, Stefan Noesen and Ondrej Palat have also provided plenty of scoring opportunities. But which line combinations have been the most effective? Let’s break down three of the most successful lines for the Devils in their first 28 games.

Palat-Hughes-Bratt: AKA “PB&J”

Unsurprisingly, the Palat-Hughes-Bratt line, also dubbed “PB&J,” has the highest scoring potential. With Palat and Bratt on his wing, Hughes has returned to an elite level of play. Throughout 21 appearances, this line has contributed nine goals and recorded 102 shots on goal, which is the highest of any Devils line.

This line also has a team-high 237 Corsi For (CF) count, representing the total number of shot attempts. Palat, Hughes, and Bratt are exceptional at taking charge in front of the net, which is a welcome improvement from last season. In addition, the PB&J line has also recorded 159 unblocked shot attempts for the Devils, also known as Fenwick For (FF). 

At the beginning of the season, there was a lot of debate as to where Palat should fall in the lineup. He has found success as a top-six forward after a slow start to the season. And head coach Sheldon Keefe’s decision to keep this line has paid off, especially during Monday night’s game against the New York Rangers. The Devils’ first line had a four-point night, two of which were goals from none other than number 86. Palat, Hughes, and Bratt continue to function as a well-oiled machine, and this line will play an important role in keeping New Jersey on top.

Cotter-Haula-Noesen

The second-highest scoring line is a combination of a Devils veteran and two offseason acquisitions. The Paul Cotter-Erik Haula-Noesen line has proven to be a successful gritty third unit, providing both scoring and depth. Even though Keefe has not sent out this combination in recent games, this line had numerous multi-point games at the beginning of the season. In fact, this line has the third-highest ice time out of all the Devils’ line combinations.

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New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)

Cotter has been switched between third and fourth line, partly due to Curtis Lazar and Nathan Bastian’s injuries. However, it’s undeniable that the Cotter-Haula-Noesen line had an impressive start to the 2024-25 season. This unit totaled six goals, with an average of 3.14 goals per 60 minutes.

Considering Noesen’s recent chemistry with Hischier and Meier, it is unlikely that he will see ice time with Cotter or Haula anytime soon. However, adding Dawson Mercer to Haula’s wing has been a welcome development, as shown by Mercer’s goal early in the first period against the Rangers. Both of these lines have been successful for the Devils, and their high-scoring capabilities are part of why the team remains a strong contender.

Meier-Hischier-Noesen

Keefe has only deployed the Meier-Hischier-Noesen line in 10 games, but this unit has been on a heater. Hischier and Noesen are the Devils’ top two goal-scorers, while Meier has recorded five points in his last four games. So far, there have been five goals when this combination is on the ice. One thing is certain: reuniting with Noesen was one of the Devils’ best offseason moves.

This line has a 70.3% Expected Goals-For Percentage (xGF%) and a 4.77 expected goal total per 60 minutes of play, meaning this unit generates high-quality scoring chances and creates more shots on goal than the opposing team at even strength. In addition, the Meier-Hischier-Noesen line has also created 34 high-danger scoring chances.

Related: Devils’ Physicality Continues to Lead the Way

The Meier-Hischier-Noesen line exhibits great on-ice chemistry and consistently finds the back of the net. Combined with a 56.67 Shots For Percentage (SF%), this line has been dominant in recent games. This combination exploits the Devils’ dynamic top six, which explains why it has been utilized nine times in the past 10 games.

Devils Have Excellent Top-Six Talent, Depth

The Devils have been on fire with high-scoring offensive units, and Keefe continues to deploy his best lines. They have a wide range of talent in their top six but can also rely on depth scoring from their third and fourth lines. The Devils have all the necessary tools to win, as highlighted by their domination over the Rangers on Monday night. With a few lines on a scoring streak, the team’s December is already off to a great start.

Is there a Devils line combination you’d like to see in an upcoming game? Let us know in the comments!

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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/5/2024

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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I think anybody who tells you that they would have predicted that Trump could win CD-9 is not being truthful. That was never a possibility on either side of the aisle.” – Senator Gopal

 

TOP STORY: They Came, They Saw, They Hunkered in for a Civil Discussion

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Download and read Insider NJ’s 2024 Insider 100: Power publication.

 

RetireReady NJ collected more than $1M towards retirement savings for private sector workers across the state.

 

The state’s standardize test scores continue to improve but the postpandemic recovery continues, according to NJ Monitor.

 

A report finds that cutting food waste could help feed the hungry, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

The drinking water for 200,000 NJ customers went untested for a year, according to NJ101.5.

 

A judge will hear arguments in Warren County’s lawsuit against the Star-Ledger and Daily Record, according to NJ Globe.

 

As Rutgers launches a presidential search, the job has changed, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

The labor dispute between Clara Maas Hospital and nurses continues to boil, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

‘One-On-One with Steve Adubato’ celebrates 30 years.

 

ICYMI: Helmy stepping down; gas tax increase; Gottheimer launched guv campaign; Sherrill launched guv candidacy; Dems lost strength

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

The state’s budget belt may face tightening, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Senator Steinhardt says the state’s ‘broken, woke’ criminal justice system needs fixing, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

ICYMI: Ballot questions dogged committee; state preparing to defend against deportation; guv candidates converged at conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked party

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

In Atlantic City, the CFBNJ partnered with DoorDash to reach food insecure seniors in the city.

 

In Camden, the city is cracking down on illegal parking, according to TAPinto.

 

In Edison, civil rights groups slammed the council’s ban on ‘props’, according to NJ101.5. The mayor says the American flag isn’t banned, according to NJ101.5. The council president apologized after the story went national, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Greenwich, officials sided with residents in a warehouse fight, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Hackensack, a group is opposing a apartment building plan for Anderson Street, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Haddon Heights, the town is ending its dry spell, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

In Hoboken, Marine View Plaza could have a potential 9.8% rent hike next year, according to Hudson County View. The BOE is launching a survey on a new strategic plan, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Jersey City, Singh will run on Solomon’s slate for council, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Little Falls, homeowners are worried about a dangerous river, according to NJ.com.

 

In Maplewood, an ordinance was introduced to establish a stormwater utility, according to TAPinto.

 

In Montclair, the town is seeking input on a senior center, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Moorestown, a warehouse plan would cut down all but 9 of 236 trees on a site, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

In Mount Holly, a judge rejected runoffs, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Ocean City, a room tax vote is likely to be delayed, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Prospect Park, a mother is suing the school district over bullying, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Spring Lake, Verizon’s cell phone tower proposal was rejected, according to TAPinto.

 

In Teaneck, high school students plan a ‘Walkout for Palestine’, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Trenton, South Ward Councilwoman Kettenberg holds a slim lead in the runoff, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Toms River, Downtown Toms River has a new executive director, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

ICYMI: In Newark, Crump passed away; in Morristown, familiar name resurfacing; in Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP

 

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

Key points from 5 who want to be the next governor of NJ

Dino Flammia, NJ1015

 

  • New Jersey’s race for governor in 2025 is crowded, with multiple candidates on both sides of the political aisle. Five of those candidates gathered on stage Wednesday in front of hundreds of New Jersey employers and business leaders.

 

Is it a drone? A plane? Our experts weigh in on recent lights in North Jersey night sky

Kyle Morel, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Reports of unidentified drones flying through the night sky have had much of North Jersey abuzz for the past few weeks. The numerous sightings, and posts claiming to show photo and video footage of the objects, have caused the FBI to get involved. But neither they nor local law enforcement agencies have offered many answers, only statements assuring residents that there is no known threat to the public.

 

Jared Isaacman, Billionaire from Westfield, is Trump’s Pick to Lead NASA

TAPinto Westfield Staff

 

  • President-elect Donald Trump has picked Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, to be NASA’s next administrator, according to reports. Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said that his dreams of traveling to space began while looking at pictures of the space shuttle as a kindergartner at Wilson Elementary School.

 

Town Hall: Protecting kids from online predators

Eric Scott, NJ1015

 

  • With kids spending considerable time on the internet every day, parents need to understand how to identify where predators are lurking and how to safeguard their children. On Thursday at 7 p.m., New Jersey 101.5 presents a special Town Hall broadcast, “Targeted: Protecting New Jersey Children from Online Predators,” confronting the crisis of online child predators, and how children and parents are affected.

 

Families welcomed to Habitat homes in Perth Amboy ‘where love and dreams will grow’

Cheryl Makin, MyCentralJersey.com

 

  • Two more families are celebrating the holiday season at home thanks to Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat). The new Habitat homeowners, government officials, volunteers, donors and staff families and friends participated in a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 13. The celebration brought together all those who partnered to complete the new single-family homes for an Army veteran family of five and a three-generation civilian family of four.

 

Biden’s toxic pardon of his son | Moran

Tom Moran, Star-Ledger

 

  • President Biden had good reason to fear that his son, Hunter, would be unfairly prosecuted once Donald Trump takes power. The president-elect has made his foul intentions clear, and the man he just nominated to run the FBI, Kash Patel, has already declared Hunter a felon and vowed to get him. Biden knows, too, that Trump will abuse the power of the pardon, no matter what. We’ve seen that Trump needs no precedent to justify his abuses of the office.

 

Sullivan to succeed Lowrey as CEO of Prudential Financial

Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com

 

  • Andrew Sullivan will succeed Charles Lowrey as CEO of Prudential Financial, effective March 31, 2025. Sullivan currently serves as executive vice president and head of international businesses and global investment management. Lowrey will remain as executive chairman of the board for 18 months, working with the board and supporting and advising Sullivan.

 

See how every N.J. town voted for president in 2024 interactive map

Katie Kausch, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

 

  • Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris received the majority of votes in 253 of New Jersey’s 565 towns, but President-elect Donald Trump gained significant ground statewide for Republicans in a traditionally blue state.

 

Other states protect workers from heat stroke. Why doesn’t New Jersey? | Opinion

Tanya Goldman, Raj Nayak

 

  • Too many workers in New Jersey and across the nation work in excesive heat, and the problem is getting worse.

 

BY THE NUMBERS: How Trump turned New Jersey into a swing state

Matt Rooney, Save Jersey

 

  • Everyone is buzzing about how *close* New Jersey was this year. A 5.9% loss for a Republican in the Garden State – which hasn’t gone “red” since 1988 and voted for Joe Biden by 16-points in 2020 – is nothing short of seismic. What happened? And how?

 

How NJ cancer survivors are guiding new patients through ‘the storm’ after diagnosis

Gene Myers, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Linda D’Addario remembers the exact date she received her breast cancer diagnosis: Feb. 28, 2022. The news came as a shock. With no family history and no previous health issues, the diagnosis was unexpected — and devastating.

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Law Enforcement Advises Public How to Report Drones Activity – Morris County, NJ

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Published on December 04, 2024

There Continues to be No Known Threat to Public Safety

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Morris Plains Police Chief / Morris County Police Chiefs Association President Michael Koroski, Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association President/Hillsborough Township Police Chief Michael McMahon and the Morris and Somerset County Offices of Emergency Management issue a joint public statement on recent drone activity observed in Morris County:

County and local law enforcement agencies are aware of the recurring reports of drone activity around Morris and Somerset counties, and acknowledge the public’s concern about these repeated sightings.

The subject County Prosecutor’s, Sheriff’s and Emergency Management Offices, our respective municipal police departments, working in close cooperation with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness partners, seek to reassure the public that we will continue to monitor and investigate the drone activity.

There continues to be no known threat to public safety.

The FBI – Newark and the NJ State Police are asking for the public to report any information related to the recent sightings of possible drones. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit it online at tips.fbi.gov. Citizens can also upload videos through the latter website. 

For more on drones, better known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), visit the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness website.

 

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Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson Spotted in Montclair Filming ‘Song Sung Blue’

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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson were seen filming a movie in Montclair this week at Tierney’s Tavern, a popular Irish bar that was named one of the best in America earlier this year.

The film, Song Sung Blue, is a forthcoming adaptation of a 2008 documentary of the same name. It’s based on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina (played by Jackman and Hudson), a married Milwaukee couple of down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond/Patsy Cline tribute band, Lightning & Thunder. The documentary follows their inspiring and tragic love story, from their humble beginnings to their experience at the threshold of fame.

Principal photography for the film began in Monmouth County in October; Jackman, sporting long hair, greeted fans in Matawan.

Jackman, 56, is an Australian actor and Oscar nominee known for his role as Logan in The Wolverine, part of Marvel’s X-Men film series. He’s also a two-time Tony winner, and was Tony-nominated for his lead role as Harold Hill in the 2022-2023 Broadway revival of The Music Man with Sutton Foster. Jackman also starred in the musical films The Greatest Showman (2017) and Les Misérables (2012).

Hudson, 45, an Academy Award nominee for Almost Famous (2000), released her first studio album, Glorious, in May, telling People magazine at the time that music was her “first love.” The album was “really a lifetime in the making,” she added.

Song Sung Blue, written and directed by Craig Brewer—known for directing Hustle & Flow, Dolemite is My Name and Coming 2 America—also stars Michael Imperioli of Sopranos fame, Jim Belushi and King Princess.

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HMH Pascack Valley launches Breast Health Program

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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center has launched a new Breast Health Program, a comprehensive service designed to provide top-tier breast health care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The program is dedicated to early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of breast cancer, which affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. during their lifetime.

Early detection is critical to improving breast cancer outcomes, and the Breast Health Program offers a wide range of screening services, including 3D mammography and breast ultrasounds, along with expert breast cancer treatment options such as breast surgery and reconstructive surgery.

The Breast Health Program employs cutting-edge technology to provide the most accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. These include:

  • 3D high-resolution mammography (tomosynthesis) with the Smart Curve paddle system for improved patient comfort and the highest-resolution imaging available;
  • AI-enhanced imaging software for precise diagnostic accuracy;
  • Breast localization techniques (wire or nonwire/SAVI SCOUT) and breast ultrasounds;
  • Comprehensive high-risk evaluations for patients with a family history of breast cancer or genetic predispositions.

Dr. Gail Starr, co-medical director of the Program and chief of Breast Imaging, emphasized the importance of early detection.

“3D mammography has revolutionized our ability to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, offering higher resolution and a more comfortable experience for patients,” she said. “Early detection is the key to effective treatment, and our goal is to provide this vital screening service to all women in our community.”

Dr. Adriana Suarez-Ligon, a co-medical director of the Breast Program and chief of Breast Surgery, agreed.

“Having comprehensive breast health services close to home is crucial for patients,” she said. “Women no longer need to travel far to get the screenings, treatments, and support they need. Our team is here to ensure they receive the best care possible right here in their community.”

The Breast Health Program is supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly trained professionals, including:

  • A patient navigator who assists patients and their families throughout their care journey
  • Certified mammography and ultrasound technologists
  • Board-certified and fellowship-trained radiologists specializing in breast imaging
  • Board-certified medical and radiation oncologists, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, lymphedema specialists and reconstructive plastic surgeons, all working together to provide comprehensive care

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital, located in Westwood.



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Monmouth University presents Akhil Sharma as part of Visiting Writer Series

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(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) — Monmouth University welcomes Akhil Sharma on Monday, February 3, 2024 as part of their Visiting Writer Series.  Free and open to the public, the event takes place in The Great Hall -104 at 6:00pm.

Sharma is a highly decorated short-story writer and novelist; he’s been awarded many of the most prestigious prizes and recognitions that a fiction writer can receive. His first novel, An Obedient Father (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2000), hailed in New York Magazine by Jonathan Franzen as “A great novel” and described by Hilary Mantel in the New York Review of Books as “uncompromising,” with a “first chapter . . . [that] blasts off the locks and splinters the wood,” received the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and was chosen as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.

Sharma’s second novel, the spectacular Family Life (Norton, 2014), received both the International Dublin Literary Award and the Folio Prize. Scholar and writer Edmund White called it “a terse, devastating account of growing up as a brilliant outsider in American culture” and described it as “a near perfect novel.”

Sharma’s third and most recent book, the story collection A Life of Adventure and Delight (Norton, 2017), prompted writer Yiyun Li to describe Sharma as “truly the Chekhov of our time.” His stories have been widely published and anthologized, appearing in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Best American Short Stories, and O. Henry Award Stories. 

Indeed, Sharma is such an exacting and rigorous writer that, quite unusually, he recently published a revised and rewritten edition of An Obedient Father (McNally Editions, 2022) more than twenty years after it first appeared in print. The critic Wyatt Mason, reviewing the revised version in The New York Times Magazine, described this as “Something white-rhino rare in the history of literature”, adding, approvingly, “there is scarcely a paragraph that hasn’t been improved . . . ”

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Senator George Helmy to Resign on Dec. 8

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On Dec 3, 2024

U.S. Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today announced his intention to resign from office on Sunday, Dec. 8 to make way for Senator-elect Andy Kim. Helmy was sworn in to the 118th Congress on Sept. 9 after being appointed as a US Senator by Governor Phil Murphy on Aug. 16 in the wake of the resignation of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez.

Since taking office, Senator Helmy has served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; introduced and co-sponsored over 30 bills, including five resolutions that passed the Senate Chamber; maintained a perfect voting record, including the confirmation of 20 judicial nominees to federal bench; advocated for youth mental health and supplying humanitarian aid to Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon; successfully nominated 48 New Jersey candidates to the four United States Military Academies; established a state office that expeditiously closed 117 constituent cases; and more.

“It is with a profound sense of gratitude and emotion that I announce my resignation as US Senator for New Jersey. It has been the honor of a lifetime representing the people of New Jersey in the Senate and I am eternally grateful to Governor Murphy for entrusting me with this responsibility,” said Helmy. “Looking back on my now 85 days and counting in this office, I am proud of the work my team and I have been able to accomplish. From the introduction and co-sponsorship of several bills to advance youth mental health in our country to speaking up for humanitarian aid to civilians in the Middle East to working with my fellow Senators on both sides of the aisle to do big things for our constituents, I will look back on this time with great affection.”

“The voters of New Jersey made the right decision in November to elect Andy Kim to serve as their United States Senator. Having known him for nearly a decade now, I can attest to Senator Kim’s great dedication, character, and empathy towards the people of New Jersey. I look forward to supporting Senator Kim as he continues his service to the people to the New Jersey and our nation,” Helmy continued. “Andy and I have worked closely since his being elected to ensure a seamless transition and I have made myself readily available over the coming weeks to support this process. I look forward to witnessing what he will accomplish in the elevated role.”

“Senator Helmy has stepped up to serve New Jersey numerous times in his career, and we are grateful for his willingness to do so yet again in a time of need,” said Senator-elect Andy Kim. “His tenure in the Senate was one of dedication and stability. He served the people of New Jersey well and drew attention to critical issues like the youth mental health crisis, an issue I plan to continue to focus on. I thank Senator Helmy for his friendship and service.”

“George Helmy has dedicated his career to the people of New Jersey, and his leadership has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his time as my state director to his service as Governor Murphy’s chief of staff, he has shown an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those we represent. His deep understanding of the issues facing our state and his proven track record made him an effective voice in the Senate. In a short amount of time he accomplished so much, and his leadership has made us all proud. As he transitions into this new chapter, I have no doubt that George will continue to make a profound impact on New Jerseyans, and I am proud to have worked alongside him to serve our great state,” said Senator Cory Booker.

“As Senator Helmy concludes his final week in the U.S. Senate, I want to thank him for his commitment and service to the people of New Jersey,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Over the past three months, Senator Helmy has worked across the aisle to address our nation’s youth mental health crisis, advanced key federal funding priorities for our state, and provided robust constituent services. Following the official certification of the U.S. Senate election results on Dec. 5 by the State Board of Canvassers and Senator Helmy’s resignation, I plan to provide Senator-elect Kim the smoothest possible transition into office by appointing him to the U.S. Senate.”

Senator-elect Andy Kim will be sworn in to the U.S. Senate on Monday, Dec. 9.

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The official magazine of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJLM), NJ Municipalities is read by local government officials and decision-makers in all areas of municipal government. NJLM is a century-old and trusted organization, and its municipal readership relies on NJ Municipalities magazine for news, new initiatives, and information on local government in New Jersey. With over 6,470 readers each month, 91% of NJ Municipalities’ subscribers are currently involved in local government, allowing ads to reach a unique niche public sector audience.

Many of the magazine’s current advertisers have found success in establishing brand awareness and a lasting presence through advertising. Due to the content of articles, issues experience a high pass-along readership, as they are often distributed among staff throughout the different municipal departments.

Recognized for its quality of content and display, NJ Municipalities is the recipient of numerous awards, including both the APEX Award for Publication Excellence and the MarCom Gold Award for Honoring Excellence in Marketing and Communications (read about our most recent award). 

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Devils’ Jack Hughes Speaks on Brother Luke & Team’s Defensive Improvement – The Hockey Writers – New Jersey Devils

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Two seasons ago, Jack Hughes was dominating the New York Rangers in virtually every rendition of the Hudson River Rivalry. Now, he’s doing it with his brother Luke right alongside him.  

The duo combined for five points in the New Jersey Devils’ 5-1 victory Monday night. Luke, the youngest Hughes brother, has been on quite the heater. He has six points in his last six games and has done so while miraculously turning into one of the best defensive defensemen in the league. In the last ten games, his 67.76 expected goals for percentage (xGF%) leads all 175 defensemen who have played 100-plus minutes. Second on that list is his partner, Brett Pesce (64.09 xGF%). In fact, it leads every forward in the NHL too except Florida Panthers’ center Aleksander Barkov, who has Hughes beat by one-tenth of a percentage point (via Natural Stat Trick).

Jack told The Hockey Writers (THW), “Luke’s been playing really good hockey for us recently. So you know, obviously I like seeing when he’s playing really good. That really drives our team. Our six (defensemen) have been playing really good hockey as of late, and the back end is what drives our group.”

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During this span, high-danger chances have been 45-25 in favor of the Devils with L. Hughes on the ice. He’s been on the ice for seven goals-for, but just two against. And the scoring chance differential is plus-40 in the Devils’ favor; they’ve averaged ten scoring chances per game with Hughes on the ice. Only Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews of the Colorado Avalanche have averaged more, but they’ve also given up more. Pretty solid company.

Taking control of a rivalry is cool enough, so to do it with your brother alongside you is a whole different level of surreal. And Jack is right – the whole defense has stepped up, not just Luke. At even strength, the Devils have given up just 2.21 expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60) during this 10-game span – eighth in the league. And they’ve done so while generating over 18% more offense than the average of the seven teams above them. 

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Combining this with a deadly power play, one that’s ranked first and has scored seven more goals than any other team, means a lot of victories. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom also talked to THW about how the defense has helped him, “I kind of know where everyone is now. When you’re on a team and don’t really know the system and all that stuff (it can be tough at first), but the defense has done a great job blocking shots, boxing out and making my job a lot easier.”

The Devils blocked 27 shots against the Rangers, their second-highest output of the season. Hughes has been eating pucks ~24% more frequently than last season and Pesce has ~27% more. Earlier in the season, head coach Sheldon Keefe told THW, “Our entire team has given (defense) an enhanced focus since the start of camp…we need that from everyone.” They’ve certainly lived up to that.

There was some initial concern that the defensive adjustments would lead to a decrease in even-strength scoring. Initially, the criticism was warranted as the Devils have already been shut out four times, matching last season’s total. But just like Markstrom said, adapting to a new system could be tough at first, and the Devils have seemed to be just fine lately. They’ve now won 12 of their last 17.

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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/4/2024

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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I’m not a bureaucrat. I am for better or worse a populist conservative politician. I am. I’m not afraid to say politician. I like people. I like to campaign. I would miss the campaigns. I’d miss going out there.” – Rep. Van Drew on not wanting to serve in the Trump Administration

 

TOP STORY: New Ballot Design Questions Dog Assembly Committee

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Download and read Insider NJ’s 2024 Insider 100: Power publication.

 

Senator Helmy is stepping down on Sunday to make way for Senator-elect Kim.

 

The drought has silver linings for the state’s wineries, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

The Delaware River salt line is 20 miles north of where it should be this time of year, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

The FBI is probing mystery drone and aircraft sightings over the Raritan River, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

Atlantic County Central Municipal Court members will save 45% in the new year, according to Downbeach.

 

Monmouth County road deaths are up 45%, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

Senator Booker was elevated to the #4 position in Senate Democratic leadership, according to NJ Globe.

 

Rep. Van Drew is in line for influence in the incoming Trump Administration, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Rep. Gottheimer announced a ‘Lower Utility Prices Plan’.

 

ICYMI: Gas tax increase; Gottheimer launched campaign for Governor; Sherrill launched candidacy for Governor; Democrats lost strength

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Questions on new ballot design dogged the Assembly Select Committee on the issue.

 

With three legislators leaving, the jockeying begins for seats and leadership posts, according to NJ Globe.

 

Governor Murphy is expected to sign the ‘Freedom To Read Act’ next week, according to Politico NJ.

 

Senator Steinhardt introduced legislation to strengthen state and federal coordination on immigration.

 

ICYMI: State preparing to defend against deportation; guv candidates converged at conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked party

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

In Bayonne, a grant to fight food insecurity would bring a new pantry to the city, according to TAPinto.

 

In Clifton, a communications manager was hired, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In East Rutherford, American Dream mall says the town owes it $183M, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Edison, the council adopted an ordinance banning ‘props’ and establishing decorum in the council chambers, according to TAPinto.

 

In Egg Harbor Township, the rec department has a wish list for park improvements, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Hanover, an audit shows schools are in OK financial health, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Jersey City, Team O’Dea donated nearly 4000 turkeys over Thanksgiving, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Madison, 2025 climate goals were approved, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Mount Oliver, the new BOE BA’s contract was made official, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Newton, the town is requiring salt and deicer to be stored under cover, according to TAPinto.

 

In North Wildwood, the town says a bigger beach and new sea wall is closer to reality, according to NJ.com.

 

In Ocean City, the Wonderland developer seeks to win over skeptics, according to the Press of Atlantic City. A report says a condo complex should be redeveloped, not repaired, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Paterson, the feds say schools failed to protect students from sex abuse, according to Paterson Press. Moody’s says the city will keep its higher credit rating, according to Paterson Press.

 

In Randolph, the mayor addressed recent drone sightings, according to TAPinto.

 

In Raritan, a shopping center redevelopment plan was approved, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Trenton, water woes are boiling over, according to NJ Monitor.

 

In Woodbridge, the town got new electric senior shuttle buses, according to TAPinto.

 

ICYMI: In Newark, Crump passed away; in Morristown, familiar name resurfacing; in Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP

 

 

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Does new whistleblower program have any takers? Officials are mum | Quigley

Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal

 

  • Is it an exercise in unwarranted optimism or do they think it’ll really work? No one from the U.S. Attorney’s office in New Jersey would talk with me about it, so the only information I have is their news release.

 

The O’Toole Chronicles: 40 Years

Kevin O’Toole, NJ Globe

 

  • I recently hit a milestone in my life and, frankly, I am grateful and humbled by hitting this milestone— 40 years in politics and public service. I happened to turn 60 years of age when I also celebrated my 40-year anniversary in politics and public service, and it got me thinking about the road that I have taken. I never ever thought that I would spend four decades in this profession – modern-day Romans fighting in the Coliseum – but here I am.

 

Spotlight Review: NJ moves to defend against book bans

Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight

 

  • A bill that would help protect access to diverse books in New Jersey schools is awaiting the governor’s signature. The Freedom to Read Act would establish requirements for library materials in schools and public libraries and protect library staff from harassment. Only people with a “vested interest,” such as school staff, students and parents, would have grounds to challenge a book. The bill passed the Legislature as of Oct. 28 and Murphy has 45 days to sign or veto the bill following its passage or else it will become law automatically.

 

Where is Trenton’s next Shelley Zeiger?

LA Parker, The Trentonian

 

  • If eyes identify as the most important sensory organs in our bodies then imagine power associated with our minds’ eyes. Successful dreamers, visionaries, and doers hold an innate ability to transform cockamamie and convolution into concrete creation, the type of mixture poured atop reinforcement bars while building bridges and in the construction of hotels or large buildings.

 

Another year, another gas tax increase for NJ

John Reitmeyer, NJ Spotlight

 

  • New Jersey’s per-gallon gas tax will increase by 2.6 cents, starting on Jan. 1, according to officials from the state Department of the Treasury. The rate hike will bring the state’s per-gallon levy to 44.9 cents for gasoline, and 51.9 cents for diesel fuel, Treasury officials said.

 

Andy Kim will become New Jersey’s 11th appointed U.S. Senator

David Wildstein, NJ Globe

 

  • When Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) takes the oath of office as the U.S. Senator on Monday, he will become the 11th appointed senator from New Jersey since the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1913. Kim, a former White House staffer, succeeds George Helmy, a former U.S. Senate staffer and chief of staff to Gov. Phil Murphy, who was appointed to the Senate seat after Bob Menendez resigned.  Murphy will sign a letter appointing Kim after Helmy’s resignation takes effect on Sunday.

 

Gragnolati to retire as CEO of Atlantic Health

Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com

 

  • Brian Gragnolati, who has helped Atlantic Health System to unprecedented levels of recognition in quality of care while positioning the system to future success through timely expansion measures, has announced his intention to retire, the system’s Board of Trustees said Tuesday. To ensure a seamless leadership transition, Gragnolati will continue in his current role until the board finds his successor – a process that will begin in the coming weeks. When a successor is found, Gragnolati will transition to a role as a special advisor to the board.

 

A 20-foot whale appeared on a beach near Cape May

Robert Moran, Philadelphia Inquirer

 

  • A live 20-foot minke whale was stranded on a beach near Cape May on Tuesday, drawing a response from police and firefighters as well as curious onlookers for a short time before it died.

 

Here’s what Trump’s deportation plan could mean for you and New Jersey

Ricardo Kaulessar, NorthJersey.com

 

  • New Jersey residents could forfeit constitutional rights, the state could lose $1.3 billion in taxes and more than 470,000 people could be sent to detention centers if President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his promise of mass deportation. Or the plan could be too difficult and expensive to execute in full. Either way, undocumented immigrants and their advocates are preparing for the worst.

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Code Blue Alert Issued for Morris County Dec. 3 to Dec. 8 – Morris County, NJ

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Shelters and Assistance Available for Individuals in Need

A Code Blue Alert is in effect for Morris County from Dec. 3 through Dec. 8 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night in response to dangerously cold weather. For a list of resources, including warming centers for 39 Morris County municipalities, please visit the Office of Temporary Assistance page for more information and phone numbers for help finding shelter.

A Code Blue is issued when temperatures fall below freezing and conditions pose a threat to the safety and well-being of unsheltered individuals. During such events, the county takes immediate action to ensure that emergency shelters and warming stations are made available for those in need.

Weather Forecast:

  • Tuesday: A low of 21 degrees is expected.

  • Wednesday: Overnight temperatures will hover around freezing.

  • Thursday: Evening lows will reach 25 degrees.

  • Friday: The coldest night of the week with temperatures dipping to 20 degrees.

  • Saturday and Sunday: Overnight temperatures will remain in the low 20s.

Warming Shelters and Assistance:

Morris County’s Office of Emergency management team is working with local agencies to ensure adequate shelter is available for individuals facing the cold without shelter or access to adequate heat. Warming shelters will be activated throughout the week to provide refuge. You can find a list of them here.

Residents or individuals in need of assistance should contact the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance at 973-829-8264 for emergency shelter or additional support. For Code Blue activations and available centers please visit https://nj211.org/njcodeblue.

 

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Commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corp. has secured two leases with fitness brand Planet Fitness at shopping centers in Watchung and Middlesex. The New Hampshire-based franchise will join the tenant mix at Blue Star Shopping Center and Middlesex Corner, respectively; LMC serves as leasing and managing agent for both properties.

Planet Fitness committed to 21,850 square feet at Blue Star Shopping Center. The 420,000-square-foot retail destination on Route 22 is in the midst of a major, LMC-orchestrated redevelopment, with additional availabilities from 1,200 to 50,000 square feet. Senior Leasing Representative E.J. Moawad represented the landlord in the Planet Fitness lease negotiation, while Jack Chera of RIPCO served as the tenant broker.

At Middlesex Corner, Planet Fitness will fill half of the freestanding building formerly occupied by ACME supermarket at the Route 28/Bound Brook Road property. LMC Leasing Representative Ed Vasconcellos III negotiated the 15,500-square-foot transaction on behalf of property ownership. Raymond Villafana of Franchise Realty represented Planet Fitness. LMC currently is marketing the balance of the former supermarket space.

Both new locations will be franchisee-owned by the same experienced operator behind dozens of Planet Fitness gyms located in New Jersey and other markets. Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations.

According to Sidney Singer, LMC vice president of leasing, fitness concepts are active players in today’s retail landscape and significant traffic drivers for properties like Blue Star Shopping Center and Middlesex Corner.

“The last several years have seen an influx of boutique and affordable fitness concept leasing at LMC properties and nationwide,” he said. “Chains like Planet Fitness – those that provide an affordable, high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment – have proven particularly successful at engaging consumers.”

Fitness tenants also are healthy for retail centers. These sought-after staples bring people back to a property on a frequent basis, which benefits a shopping center’s entire co-tenancy. Moreover, the demographic profile of fitness consumers has become increasingly diverse; boutique and affordable concepts attract people of all ages looking for a community-centered fitness experience.

With more than 1,100 tenants throughout its leasing and management portfolio, LMC maintains a successful track record of arranging leases with prominent national and regional chains, in addition to regional and local retailers. This includes six Planet Fitness locations with these latest additions.

For seven decades, North Plainfield-based LMC has served as a trusted single-source commercial real estate services provider for institutional and private owners. Its diversified, retail-focused leasing and management portfolio includes 125 properties totaling more than 16 million square feet in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.



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L-R: Francine Conway, Chancellor, Rutgers-New Brunswick; Amy Mandelbaum, Senior Program Administrator, NJAES; Peggy Brennan-Tonetta, Senior Director and Director Resource and Economic Development, NJAES; and Jacqueline McGlynn, Director of Administration, Office of the Chancellor.

On November 10, representatives from Rutgers-New Brunswick were on hand at the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) meeting in Orlando, FL, to receive the association’s award designating Rutgers-New Brunswick an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University in recognition of its substantial and sustained commitment to economic engagement in the region.

L-R: Wendie Cohick, Dean of Research and Graduate Education at SEBS and Director of Research, NJAES; Denise Hein, Vice Provost for Research, Rutgers-New Brunswick; AJ Both, Professor and Extension Specialist at SEBS; and Peggy Brennan-Tonetta, Senior Director and Director Resource and Economic Development, NJAES.

The prestigious APLU designation, awarded to only about 80 higher education institutions in the U.S., highlights Rutgers role as an economic catalyst through transformative innovations in academic initiatives, pioneering research and impactful community outreach programs, including business incubators that have launched thousands of startups as well as technologies addressing agricultural challenges.

Megan Francis, Director of Global Engagement at SEBS, gave a presentation on International Study opportunities available to students at the school.

Valid for five years with renewal eligibility, the designation allows Rutgers–New Brunswick to apply for additional Innovation and Economic Prosperity University awards. These awards specifically commend exceptional economic engagement initiatives, potentially securing additional resources for advancing the university’s economic development endeavors.

Megan Francis, Director of Global Engagement at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences SEBS), gave a presentation on International Study opportunities available to students at the school.

AJ Both, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Environmental Sciences, and colleagues on the North Central Extension and Research Activity (NCERA-101) Committee on Controlled Environment Technology and Use received the National Excellence in Multistate Research Award at the meeting. Both’s colleagues on the committee who were present for the award presentation include George Smith, Ag Innovations Chair and Senior Associate Dean of Research at Michigan State University; Ramesh Kanwar, Administrative Advisor and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University; and Dr. Manjit Misra, Director USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.



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(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company’s Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical continues its run in the Sitnik Theatre with its second week of shows. This is a musical stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, leading him to confront his actions and transform his life.

The adaptation is faithful to the original story but adds Alan Menken’s signature melodies and moments to bring the tale to life on stage, suitable for the whole family (Please note that Centenary Stage Company does have a minimum age requirement of 5 years old to attend). The musical features lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.

The production runs until December 15th, with many performance times and dates available, including some weekday matinees. This coming week, performances will take place on Wednesday 12/4 at 2:00pm, Thursday 12/5 at 7:00pm, Friday 12/6 at 8:00pm, Saturday 12/7 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sunday 12/8 at 2:00pm. Tickets range from $25.00 – $30.00 for adults depending on the performance, with discounts available for students, Seniors (65+), and Children (12 and under) on select performances. Thursday evening performances will feature BOGO tickets at the box office window beginning at 5:00pm on the day of that performance.

Michael Fleischer as Scrooge and Cody Jackson as Marley. Photo by Trevor Callahan

For more information, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00pm-5:00pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.

A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), who owns the licensing for the show. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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The 2024-25 Season of Performing Arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and grantors like the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, the CSC corporate sponsors, including Explore Warren, the House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown Medical Center Atlantic Health System, Heath Village, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Fulton Bank, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.


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On Dec 2, 2024

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that the $2 billion 11-project “Restoring the George” project to replace every one of the George Washington Bridge’s original steel suspender ropes is more than 95% complete, with just two dozen of the 592 ropes left to be replaced.

The replacement of all 592 ropes that suspend from the bridge’s four main cables and hold up the bridge’s two roadway levels is the largest and most impactful project of the agency’s $2 billion “Restoring the George” program to rehabilitate, repair or replace major components of the world’s busiest vehicular bridge. The replacement of every suspender rope and the rehabilitation of the bridge’s four main cables are essential to the bridge’s state of good repair. As the New York and New Jersey region’s primary Hudson River crossing for large commercial trucks, the bridge is a crucial link in the regional interstate highway network.

The suspender rope replacement project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, includes the construction of a newly built sidewalk on the bridge’s south side to improve safety and accessibility while increasing capacity for path users by separating pedestrians on the south sidewalk once completed and bicyclists on the existing north sidewalk.

Work to replace the bridge’s original steel suspender ropes began in September 2018 on the bridge’s north side. The painstaking process of inspecting and cleaning the main cables, as well as the replacement of each steel suspender rope on the bridge’s north side, was completed in 2022.  Once new suspender ropes were in place and the main cable rehabilitation was complete, hi-tech acoustical monitoring and dehumidification systems were installed on the main cables.

“The upkeep of the world’s busiest bridge requires constant vigilance and major investment to ensure the George Washington Bridge can safely and reliably connect people and commerce at the center of this region’s economic engine,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “Our Restoring the George program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build on the feat of engineering that connected the region 93 years ago, and to adapt the bridge to new and modern ways of commuting and sharing use beyond its original design.”

“Our $2 billion Restoring the George program to overhaul the George Washington Bridge is essential to its future and continued ability to connect the region,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “For the first time since this 93-year-old bridge was built, we are replacing or upgrading its original major components with modern technology and best-in-class materials. As the stewards of this critical link in our regional transportation network, we are investing billions of dollars and applying top industry engineering expertise to ensure the George Washington Bridge can safely serve the region for another hundred years.”

Replacement of the bridge’s original north side steel suspender ropes and associated closure of the path below the cables created an opportunity for the Port Authority to overhaul the north side’s pedestrian path. From 2018 to 2023, the Port Authority replaced the north side’s steel suspender ropes while also building a new 1.5-mile-long sidewalk. The renovation of the northside path widened known chokepoints around the bridge’s towers, added enhanced security and safety features, and replaced 171 access steps with gentler sloping, widened accessible approach paths to allow seamless connection from adjacent city streets. Those stairs had previously inhibited direct bike access and prevented users with mobility challenges from reaching the span. The new widened accessible approach paths were built from street level to the bridge main span to provide much easier and more convenient access for bicyclists and pedestrians as well as to meet modern accessibility standards with grades that do not exceed 5%.

The newly renovated and fully accessible northern sidewalk of the George Washington Bridge opened in February 2023, allowing bistate access for bicyclists, pedestrians, and users with mobility challenges. The new north walk also featured two new open-air viewing platforms, known architecturally as belvederes, to provide a meeting or resting space for bicyclists, pedestrians, and tourists; on the New York side, one offers expansive uninterrupted views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, and on the New Jersey side, the belvedere provides head-on views of the bridge’s upper level and New Jersey tower.

Since the closure of the south sidewalk in February 2023 for similar work to the steel suspender ropes above and sidewalk improvements, the Port Authority has reached 35% completion of the new sidewalk on the bridge span. The entire new southside sidewalk will include a new crosswalk at Hudson Terrace, a spacious entry plaza, a 14-foot-wide accessible ramp onto the bridge and a viewing platform similar to those installed on the north sidewalk. Work on the south sidewalk is currently scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Once the south walk’s construction is complete, bicyclists and pedestrians will each use separate walkways. Pedestrians will have dedicated use of the south sidewalk, while bicyclists will exclusively use the north sidewalk.

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The official publication of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, NJ Municipalities serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on municipal affairs, new initiatives and changing legislation for public officials in New Jersey. 

NJ Municipalities has been a news source for local government organizations for over 100 years and is available in print and digital format. NJ Municipalities is published monthly October through June (nine times per year).

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The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers matched up on Monday evening for another rendition of the infamous Hudson River Rivalry. Coming into it, the Devils had not defeated the Rangers since their Game 7 clincher in May 2023 – 581 days ago. But that changed tonight as the Devils dominated the Blueshirts, 5-1. Jacob Markstrom was phenomenal, stopping 38 of 39 (.974 save percentage) for his 12th win of the season.

Just 1:27 into the first, Jesper Bratt went five-hole on Igor Shesterkin to put the Devils up one. Then about six minutes later, Dawson Mercer corralled a rebound and scored, doubling their lead. The Devils then had an “epic” penalty kill – play-by-play announcer Bill Spaulding’s words – where they blocked five shots in a tremendous effort. 

The Devils had a brief 5-on-3 advantage in the second, and Dougie Hamilton struck to make it 3-0. Then Luke Hughes, who was buzzing all night, had his shot deflected, and his brother Jack spun around to put it by Shesterkin.

Chris Kreider then struck on the power play to get the Rangers started. But that momentum was short-lived, as the Devils’ power play struck once more. This time it was J. Hughes’ second of the night, making it 5-1.

In the third period, the Devils really shut things down knowing they had a sizeable lead. They blocked a ton of shots and when Markstrom had to, he came up with the stops. At the final horn, the Devils had 24 blocked shots and their first win against the Rangers in a very long time.

There were multiple “Let’s Go Devils” chants echoing through the arena in the third period. Bratt, who had four points, told The Hockey Writers, “That was great to hear. It gives us a boost. And you see their team getting frustrated with it too…having so many fans here cheering you on towards the end of the game felt really good.”

Both teams will get a nice break before heading back to action. The Devils will make the 13.4-mile trip home and face the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. The Rangers will also be home then to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/3/2024

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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “He’s a very different animal privately than he is publicly, which is fascinating to us.” – Governor Murphy on President-elect Trump, describing the two as ‘really good friends’

 

TOP STORY: As GOP Contest Intensifies, Bramnick puts His Punches Together

 

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The Treasury announced the gas tax will increase 2.6 cents on January 1st.

 

AG Platkin panned President Biden’s pardon of his son.

 

Witnesses and experts are weighing in on a growing North Jersey drone mystery, according to NJ Herald.

 

Rising sea levels could bring worse problems for NJ cities than flooding, according to NJ.com.

 

Food insecurity is growing concern in South Jersey, according to Burlington County Times.

 

SEPTA fares increased, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

Atlantic County election results were certified, with Trump winning 50.6% of the vote, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

Rep. Sherrill launched the ‘2024 Heroes’ program.

 

ICYMI: Gottheimer launched campaign for Governor; Sherrill launched candidacy for Governor; Democrats lost strength; voters aren’t familiar w/ guv candidates; Murphy addressed the loss of Democratic strength

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Vacancies and diminished duties of prison oversight boards are spurring demands for change, according to NJ Monitor.

 

Awilda Pomales-Diaz was named the new Executive Director of the NJ Puerto Rico Commission.

 

The NJBIA released a business ‘wish list’ for the next Governor.

 

ICYMI: State preparing to defend against deportation; guv candidates converged at conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked party

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

North Jersey towns are due in court to fight the affordable housing mandate, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Atlantic City, Mayor Small waived the first reading on witness tampering charges, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Bayonne, an ex-rec employee is suing alleging the city wouldn’t accommodate her after 2 strokes, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Bernards, sewer and golf fees will remain flat next year, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Carteret, the town is reaping liquor sales profits, according to TAPinto.

 

In Deptford, a hotel proposal is still facing headwinds, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Dunellen, a restored firehouse will be unveiled, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In East Brunswick, a senior community may help the affordable housing goal, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Hanover, the BOE attorney argued in favor of the parental notification policy, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Hillsborough, a warehouse decision will be put off until next year, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Hoboken, municipal services are being restored after a cyberattack, according to TAPinto.

 

In Longport, the administrator passed away, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Madison, the council will support expanding immigrant protections ahead of Trump taking office, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Millville, a redevelopment plan could bring 1,700 jobs, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Oceanport, Netflix’s first four studios were approved, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Oradell, an officer alleges a superior tried to sabotage his career, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

In Phillipsburg, a rent intervention method was adopted, according to Lehigh Valley Live.

 

In Pitman, voters will decide on school upgrades, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Trenton, the South Ward runoff election is today, according to the Trentonian.

 

In Warren, mail-in master plan surveys will be sent to residents, according to NJ Hills.

 

ICYMI: In Newark, Crump passed away; in Morristown, familiar name resurfacing; in Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP

 

 

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Menendez evidence error at center of appeal

Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotilght

 

  • Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has asked a federal judge to throw out his corruption conviction and grant him a new trial after it was discovered that jurors were accidentally shown improper evidence. Menendez’s request came two weeks after government prosecutors alerted Judge Sidney H. Stein and Menendez’s defense attorneys that they mistakenly uploaded nine documents to a laptop used by the jury to review thousands of pieces of evidence. That contained fewer redactions than initially ordered by the judge.

 

Replacing all 592 George Washington Bridge steel suspender ropes is 95% done

James M. O’Neill, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Efforts to replace all 592 steel suspender ropes that support the roadway on the George Washington Bridge are now 95% finished, and just 24 of the ropes are left to be replaced, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Monday. The rope replacement, which should be completed by the end of 2026, is part of an 11-project, $2 billion effort called Restoring the George that began in 2016.

 

(VIDEO) Man who filed ethics complaint on North Hunterdon-Voorhees board regarding books is sued by library activist

Marin Resnick, NJ Hills

 

  • Doug Eaton, husband of former North Hunterdon High School librarian Martha Hickson, served a copy of a lawsuit by Louisiana librarian Amanda Jones on Dan Kleinman, of SafeLibraries in Chatham, during the Tuesday, Nov. 26, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School Board of Education meeting.

 

Mega-warehouses spur air pollution across North Jersey. Lawmakers must act | Opinion

Uyen “Winn” Khuong

 

  • In November, Marjory Murphy and Rick Scott were elected to the township council of Sparta, New Jersey, handily defeating two incumbents and two other candidates. Their platform? “Protect Sparta’s Future — No Mega-Warehouses.” All across New Jersey, and especially in counties like Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon, residents are standing up to major corporations to oppose the development of sprawling warehouse projects that are changing the way of life in their communities — and not for the better.

 

Josh Gottheimer pledges tax cuts | Opinion

NorthJersey.com

 

  • Rep. Josh Gottheimer pledged to cut income taxes alongside property taxes. New Jersey history shows that’s likely a tall proposition.

 

Why New Jersey must lead on reproductive health access | Opinion

Lisa Harrison Gulla and Becky Ofrane

 

  • As a new government that is decidedly anti-choice returns to Washington in January, it is clear that reproductive health access is at extreme risk in the U.S.

 

FBI probes New Jersey drove mystery – what we know

Eric Scott, NJ1015

 

  • As mysterious drone sightings continue over parts of Morris County, the FBI has begun an investigation. The most recent videos posted to social media were from late Sunday night. A video posted by @MendhamMike on X shows a drone moving over the trees. Colored lights blink and flash in a triangle pattern as the drone moves.

 

These survivors represent 12% of NJ’s homeless population

Dino Flammia, NJ1015

 

  • Sometimes escaping an abusive relationship means entering a scenario involving limited options and financial means. According to advocates, survivors of domestic violence make up nearly 12% of New Jersey’s homeless population, which is counted each year through an in-depth survey of shelters and streets.

 

For business leaders from Mexico, a chance to look past rhetoric and see reality of N.J.

Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com

 

  • On the day that President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo had their first phone call – and first disagreement about what was actually said about immigration and the border – a more genial conversation was taking place in a meeting hall in Passaic.

 

Edison NJ unlikely to meet its affordable housing obligation

MyCentralJersey

 

  • Edison has the third highest affordable housing obligation in Middlesex County behind South Brunswick and Monroe.

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