Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/18/2024

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: He must stand up now and leave the Senate. He must do that. And if he refuses to do that, I will lead that effort to make sure that he’s removed from the Senate. It is just the thing to do.” – Senator Booker on Senator Menendez

 

TOP STORY: Post Menendez Verdict: Word on the Union City Streets

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Will he, or won’t he? NBC News reported yesterday that convicted Senator Menendez was telling allies he will resign from office, following a jury finding him guilty on 16 charges of corruption. Menendez refuted the claim, telling CBS that he ‘has not resigned’ nor spoken to ‘so-called allies’, and that there ‘seems to be an effort to force me into a statement‘, adding that that is the ‘worst way to achieve a goal with me’. Should Menendez leave, Governor Murphy will be in a position to appoint a temporary successor. A resignation by Menendez would avoid a potential Senate expulsion; Senator Booker said yesterday that he would lead the effort to catapult Menendez, and a dozen Senate Democrats support expelling Menendez, according to Politico NJ. Since the verdict arrived, pressure has been mounting on him to resign, according to NJ Spotlight. NJGOP Chairman Hugin, however, says Menendez should stay, according to Politico NJ.

 

Despite his conviction, Senator Menendez can seek re-election, according to NJ101.5.

 

Senator Menendez faces the loss of his state and federal pensions, according to NJ Globe.

 

The Menendez convictions sends a powerful warning to public officials, according to WNYC.

 

NASA says a meteor fireball was responsible for a loud boom heard over NY and NJ, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

Governor Murphy’s quick trip to Germany was all about soccer and selling, according to ROI-NJ.

 

The state’s tourism industry is expecting a successful summer.

 

NJ doctors and nurses are taking bias classes to cut into the maternal health gap, according to the Bergen Record.

 

NJ Transit is stepping in as private bus companies drop routes, according to the Bergen Record.

 

Hazardous lead pieces washed up on the Jersey Shore, miles from a toxic site, according to NJ.com.

 

The DRPA approved a higher bridge toll and reduced the size of the increase, according to Burlington County Times.

 

Jersey Shore towns are standing firm against state offshore wind plans, according to TAPinto.

 

Sandra Nunes will become the first female chair of the Burlington County Bridge Commission.

 

In his RNC address, Rep. Van Drew told Democrats that ‘your party has left you behind’, according to SaveJersey.

 

Professor Tina Zappile was named the Executive Director of the Hughes Center For Policy at Stockton.

 

ICYMI: Menendez found guilty and faces a reckoning; Trump injured in assassination attempt; Norcross pleaded not guilty; Sherrill doesn’t want President Biden to run; Menendez verdict will come soon; Murphy signed budget; courts shaping political developments; Critchley, Marino statement on Norcross

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Newark Mayor Baraka discusses his gubernatorial campaign with Steve Adubato (video).

 

Jersey City Mayor Fulop remains confident following the fracturing of Hudson County, after five leaders said they’d support Rep. Gottheimer over Fulop; Fulop said ‘we will win’ in 2025, according to Hudson County View.

 

In CD10, Newark Central Ward Councilwoman McIver won the special primary in a landslide, according to NJ.com.

 

ELEC reports that the ‘big six’ fundraising committees are going easy on fundraising in the second quarter.

 

ICYMI: McIver victorious in CD10 primary, eleven were vying; crazy rhetoric very bipartisan; Bramnick visited GW Bush; Jones says ‘coalesce‘ around Biden; HCDO tapped Wyche as ED; Ciattarelli unperturbed by Spadea; Wisniewski says Democrats should rally around Biden; Jones tells Dems ‘work harder’, ‘worry less’ as Dems fret over optics while considering options amid serious doubts; Davis elected Monmouth Dems chair; Bashaw poll shows close race; Spadea’s early win; Durr participated in a FDU forum

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Battle lines are forming over school cell phone bans, according to NJ.com.

 

The state restored $20M in budget cuts to community colleges, according to the Bergen Record.

 

The state doesn’t give out free ACs like other states, and its unlikely to change, according to NJ.com.

 

ICYMI: Way appointed Wolkenberg NJDOS COS; Murphy announced departure of Gutierrez-Scacetti; Murphy says he doesn’t think about his legacy; Murphy announced promotions

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

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Former Senator Bob Gordon discusses his career and insights on current events.

 

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In Union City, residents reacted to the conviction of Senator Menendez, who’s political career began there.

 

In Atlantic City, the council pulled a vote on a route to move offshore wind energy under city streets and parks, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Bernards, school traffic is an issue with a manufacturing request, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Essex Fells, a bond ordinance was approved, according to TAPinto.

 

In Hillsborough, the BOE pumped the brakes on full-day kindergarten, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Hoboken, Councilman Russo has $222k COH, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Howell, the town stopped a pop-up pool party with a tough new law, according to NJ101.5.

 

In Jersey City, mayoral candidate McGreevey raised $400k in the second quarter, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Long Valley, pickleball courts won’t replace a dog park, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Paramus, the BOE seeks a new member after a resignation, according to the Bergen Record.

 

In Sayreville, an ordinance was passed on what flags can be flown at boro hall, according to MyCentralJersy.

 

In Spring Lake, the budget was adopted, according to TAPinto.

 

In Washington Township, no bids force the town to revisit EV charging stations, according to NJ Hills.

 

ICYMI: In Newark, Speight announced candidacy for Central Ward; in Wayne, debate popped up; in Parsippany, Musella kicked off mayoral campaign; in Dover, bumpy transition

 

 

Insider NJ columnist Tom Barrett writes ‘Mikie Sherrill is Right

 

Insider NJ columnist Andrew Leven writes ‘The Wrong Questions Are Providing the Wrong Answers

 

In a guest column on Insider NJ, Senator Timberlake writes ‘A Call for Democratic Unity

 

In a guest column on Insider NJ, Newark Councilman Quintana writes ‘The Court has Transformed a President into a King

 

Insider NJ columnist Alan Joel Steinberg writes ‘The Best Democratic Alternative: A Kamala Harris – Josh Shapiro ticket

 

Insider NJ editor Max Pizarro writes ‘Stand up with President Biden and NATO Against Trump’s Evil Threat

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

Gov candidate Fulop, the outsider, is defiant in the face of abandonment by HCDO leaders

Joshua Rosario, The Jersey Journal

 

  • Steve Fulop, the self-proclaimed outsider in the 2025 governor’s race, said he saw this coming and perhaps he even welcomes it.

 

U.S. Attorney: There is no place for sexual harassment in housing in America | Opinion

Philip R. Sellinger and Rae Oliver Davis

 

  • For many years, dozens of tenants and housing applicants in Elizabeth, New Jersey faced an unthinkable choice: submit to a landlord’s sexual demands or face the harsh consequences of being denied housing or suffering eviction.

 

The TDG Take: Dowdell launches podcast aimed at inspiring and empowering communities of color

ROI-NJ Staff

 

  • The Tara Dowdell Group, an award-winning social good public relations and marketing agency in Jersey City, announced this week that it has launched a podcast, “The TDG Take,” which will aim to providing engaging and inspirational content that will offer practical insights and actionable advice to fuel professional growth and success.

 

YouTuber arrested for disorderly conduct at Union City meeting, vows to file lawsuit

John Heinis, Hudson County View

 

  • YouTuber Leroy Truth was arrested for disorderly conduct at last night’s Union City Board of Commissioners meeting, being led out in handcuffs, prompting him and his attorney to vow to sue the city.

 

Thousands fewer NJ high schoolers apply for federal college aid

Hannah Gross, NJ Spotlight

 

  • Kean University senior Kamilla Gell said it would not have been possible for her to attend Kean without financial aid she received through the federal financial aid system known as FAFSA.

 

Historic New Bridge Landing’s new visitor center in River Edge unveiled

Linda Lindner, ROI-NJ

 

  • A new 3,750-square-foot visitor center and museum building that is planned for Historic New Bridge Landing is one step closer to reality with the recent unveiling of the final approved building plans by the Bergen County Historical Society. The BCHS shared both the colored renditions by architectural firm Arcari & Iovino Architects along with detailed drawings in hopes of strengthening donor support to help complete the project, whose groundbreaking is slated for fall.

 

Great white sharks in New Jersey may be a thing

Maria Francis, USA TODAY NETWORK

 

  • Shark sightings aren’t uncommon, but the elusive great white shark is most certainly the rarest for a close-up view or encounter along New Jersey’s coast. A possible great white shark was captured in photos according to Pearson’s Pursuit Inshore Fishing social media post on Sunday.

 

Beachwood beach closed following two days of high fecal bacteria levels

Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press

 

  • Health officials closed Beachwood’s Beach West to swimming and bathing on Wednesday, July 17, due to high levels of fecal bacteria, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

 

EDITORIALS The time has come, Sen. Menendez. For New Jersey’s sake, resign: Editorial

USA TODAY Network New Jersey Editorial Board, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Sen. Bob Menendez, now a felon convicted on 16 federal charges related to corruption and bribery, must resign. New Jersey’s senior senator was found guilty Tuesday in a complex bribery and corruption scheme in which he and his wife accepted bribes from Garden State businessmen in exchange for exerting political influence. He must now step aside. If he will not, his colleagues in the U.S. Senate must vote to expel him.

 

Feds need to investigate ASAP whether toxic Jersey Shore site could be spreading, congressman says

Steven Rodas, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

 

  • If newly-discovered pieces of lead at the Jersey Shore indeed stem from a nearby Superfund site, federal officials need to act as soon as possible, a New Jersey congressman said Wednesday morning.

 

Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here’s how it happens

Stacker, Down Beach

 

  • Homelessness reached record levels in 2023, as rents and home prices continued to rise in most of the U.S. One group was particularly impacted: people who have served in the U.S. military. “This time last year, we knew the nation was facing a deadly public health crisis,” Jeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, said in a statement about the 2023 numbers. He said the latest homelessness estimates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development “confirms the depth of the crisis.”

 

NASA updates meteor over NYC track saying it originated over the city then moved west over NJ

Brad Luck and Checkey Beckford, NBC New York

 

  • The path of the meteor that passed over New York City Tuesday morning has been updated by NASA. The space agency now says the meteor originated over New York City and moved west into New Jersey. It also upgraded the speed of the meteor to 38,000 miles per hour.

 

Inside Bob Menendez’s downfall: ‘The arrogance went to his head’

Matt Friedman, Politico

 

  • Over the years, Bob Menendez gained a reputation as New Jersey’s ultimate political survivor. On Tuesday, his endurance ran out. The conviction of the Democratic senator on 16 counts in a sweeping bribery case comes nearly seven years after he beat prior corruption charges thanks to a hung jury — and 18 years after another federal investigation ended without charges.

 

How Bob Menendez conviction could change how politicians are prosecuted – Stile

Charles Stile, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Throughout his latest criminal ordeal, Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly declared himself a patriot, a duly elected representative carrying out the cause of democracy. But a jury of 12 New Yorkers saw him simply as a grubby crook who turned his office into a general store of corruption, taking gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz and stacks of cash in exchange for helping further the interest of Egypt and a couple of “friends” from New Jersey who sought his help in sabotaging criminal investigations.

 

It’s Murphy’s move on Menendez seat: Appoint Andy Kim ASAP | Editorial

Star-Ledger Editorial Board

 

  • Bob Menendez is on his way out, after selling his powerful Senate seat to the highest bidder for cash, gold bars and a luxury car, and being convicted on all corruption charges, including being a foreign agent. In theory, he could fight this case all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, but the odds are against him, and a chorus of colleagues are already calling for his resignation – and if not that, his swift expulsion from the Senate.

 

Are we even capable of turning down the temperature?

Jeff Edelstein, The Trentonian

 

  • Former President Donald Trump was almost assassinated Saturday. I recognize I’m not breaking news here, but I kind of felt the need to type the sentence, mostly because I feel like … nothing has changed as a result, which is shocking. I’m (barely) old enough to remember President Ronald Reagan getting shot. In fact, it was my first “breaking news” story. It was after school, I was watching Woody Woodpecker on channel 5 out of New York, and they broke in with the breaking news.

 

Menendez guilty verdicts give New York prosecutors a win after high-profile setbacks

Erica Orden, Politico

 

  • A sitting U.S. senator, stacks of gold bars and a clean sweep of guilty verdicts on 16 federal fraud, bribery and extortion counts: For federal prosecutors in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office, Tuesday’s conviction of Sen. Bob Menendez was perhaps the biggest public corruption win in years. In rendering Menendez guilty of bribery, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, obstruction, extortion and conspiracy, the trial marked the undoing of one of the most influential people in Washington and left him facing the possibility of decades in prison.

 

In Bob Menendez’s hometown of Union City, little love for now-convicted senator

Mark J. Bonamo, NJ Monitor

 

  • Residents of Union City struggled to beat the 100-degree heat on Tuesday afternoon. And across the Hudson River in a Manhattan courtroom, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, the city’s former mayor, failed to beat the rap. On the day Menendez was convicted on all 16 charges in his federal corruption trial, residents of this densely populated Hudson County town made it clear: He got what he deserved.

 

Dirty Politics: New Jersey’s Ugly Reality

Eric Scott, NJ1015

 

  • The conviction of New Jersey’s senior U.S. senator on charges of bribery and influence peddling has only reinforced our image as “The Soprano State,” the moniker coined by journalists Bob Ingle and Sandy McClure in their book by that name.

 

Will the divisions calm after Trump attempted assassination?

Joanna Gagis, NJ Spotlight

 

  • New Jersey leaders continued to react Monday to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, several joining the calls for more respect and less rhetoric in the nation’s political discourse. Among them were gubernatorial candidates Steve Sweeney, a Democrat and former Senate president, and Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Union), who released a joint statement calling for “civility in our civil discourse.”

 

How century-old Lake Hopatcong fountain was turned back on after 30 years in disrepair

Bruce A Scruton, Newton New Jersey Herald

 

  • With a turn (actually 67 turns) of a wheel, the Hopatcong Dam fountain slowly gushed to life late Tuesday morning, ending a quarter-century of inactivity. On a set of stairs overlooking the century-old fountain, a woman recalled “swimming” here as a youngster. And on the hillside which forms the Morris County side of the dam, nearly a hundred people gathered to watch as the landmark came back to life.
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40 responses to “Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/18/2024”

  1. Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.

    • He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK

  2. That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”

    • lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint

  3. What I — and most of the women I know who are passionate about cosmetics —like about make up isn’t that the right gloss can make your lips poutier or that false lashes can make your eyes more doe-like. Rather, it’s how women can communicate messages and express ourselves through makeup. Certainly it’s not our single factor of communication, but it’s one of many forms of expression that allow us to showcase our individual styles.

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  6. lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
    tool.

  7. Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.

  8. NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.

  9. How about those unintended consequences.
    New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.

    Stephen Brickman
    206 Stonehenge Dr
    Phillipsburg,NJ 08865
    Stephen.Brickman@gmail.com

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  10. The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.

  11. Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?

  12. I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
    I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
    I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.

  13. Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.

  14. The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
    of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?

  15. How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.

  16. Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
    Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..

  17. The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan

  18. Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.

  19. The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.

  20. With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.

  21. Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.

  22. Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.

  23. Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV
    Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform
    to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription
    for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.

  24. Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery.
    That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension.
    This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists

  25. Can’t seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?

  26. Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time .

    For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey.

    So stop complaining your part of the problem.

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