Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/26/2024
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “That was maybe the seventh or eighth or more time I’ve tried to interview him on basically anything. As the eyes and ears of New Jerseyans, I’m one of two full-time reporters down here. This is standard, and it makes it really hard to know where he stands on any topic.” – NJ Spotlight DC correspondent Ben Hulac on Rep. Kean’s refusal to answer questions
TOP STORY: Gilmore Fundraising Presence for McGreevey Tripwires Hudson Havoc
Former Senator Menendez’s sentencing was delayed until January, according to the Bergen Record.
The state comptroller released a report citing a majority of school districts and a quarter of municipalities failing to comply with transparency requirements on submitting union contracts to PERC.
The NAACP says the state’s top cop should be fired for failing to address racism and sexism, according to NJ Monitor.
The NJDOL announced $2.2M in grants to boost access to worker benefits and protections.
The deaths of NJ football stars is igniting a nationwide battle against sudden cardiac arrest, according to NJ.com.
NJ Transit riders renewed the call for a customer advocate, according to NJ Spotlight.
The state Supreme Court will hear a reporter’s challenge to the law shielding public officials’ addresses, according to NJ Monitor.
The Gadreau deaths raises questions about road safety for cyclists, according to NJ Spotlight.
A Atlantic County VDM card error won’t require new ballots, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Hunterdon County Clerk Melfi says a small number of voters received incorrect VBMs, according to TAPinto.
A Monmouth airport owner vowed to fight the county over a takeover threat, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Nearly 100 pedestrians were killed in Monmouth and Ocean counties over the past four years, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Senator Helmy co-sponsored the ‘GUARD VA Benefits Act’.
ICYMI: Legislation pending to honor Pascrell; funeral held for the late Rep. Pascrell; smoking still allowed in casinos
GOP Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw seeks to position himself as the centrist in he race, casting Rep. Kim as the ‘extremist’.
NJ Citizen Action released endorsements.
In LD26, Senator Pennacchio hosted a successful fundraiser; waxing on his long career in politics, the veteran legislator said he enjoys helping people.
Doug Emhoff is coming back to the state.
In CD7, organizations called on Rep. Kean to sign the Election Integrity Pledge. Kean refuses to answer anything, according to NJ Spotlight.
ICYMI: Kim launched ad; Bramnick held fundraiser; Sumter, Wimberly poised for Senate showdown ; NJYD endorsements; Altman took aim at Kean; State Troopers PAC released endorsements; NJLCV released endorsements; Altman picking up tempo; Fulop guv candidacy sets up HCDO civil war scenario; America 1st GOP moving ahead w/’Too Big To Rig’ tour; McIver won CD10 election; Kim, Ciattarelli crisscrossed campaign trail
Legislation would wipe out confusion over whether surfers need beach badges, according to NJ.com.
There’s a push to codify how police investigate bias incidents, according to NJ Spotlight.
The state is moving to address disparities for minority-owned businesses, according to NJ Spotlight.
Assemblywoman Simmons introduced legislation to protect the rights of ‘kidfluencers’.
Lawmakers heard testimony on skyrocketing rents, according to NJ Spotlight.
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In Jersey City, the fundraising presence of Ocean GOP Chair Gilmore for mayoral candidate McGreevey is tripwiring havoc in Hudson.
In Bloomfield, the town established a flood mitigation advisory board.
In Paterson, the police department announced results from the summer safety initiative.
In Bordentown, candidates participated in a meet and greet, according to TAPinto.
In Branchburg, affordable housing may be spread around, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Caldwell, police staffing legislation was approved, according to TAPinto.
In Camden, the Murphy Administration approved a bill that could help fund the indicted former mayor’s legal fees, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Another BOE member resigned, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Fair Lawn, the town will revitalize the Broadway district, according to the Bergen Record.
In Fairfield, the council president affirmed the town’s financial stability, according to TAPinto.
In Galloway, the planning board approved the near-quadrupling of a recovery center, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Long Branch, BOE candidates faced off, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Long Hill, emails reveal disagreements about public safety director duties, according to NJ Hills.
In Metuchen, DEVCO and the town are partnering on revitalizing the Forum Theatre, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Moorestown, a library became the first ‘book sanctuary’ in South Jersey, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Morris Township, a shuttle service for seniors is closer to approval, according to NJ Hills.
In Neptune, the homeless encampment was discussed, according to TAPinto. The fired DPW boss remains on the payroll, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In New Providence, the new police HQ will cost $10M, according to TAPinto.
In Northfield, a referendum passed, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Ocean City, Wonderland Pier’s last day was announced, according to Downbeach.
In Plainfield, the apartment boom continues with another proposal, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Princeton, plans to purchase Westminster appeared to move forward, according to TAPinto.
In Prospect Park, a new police chief was selected, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Rahway, candidates participated in a NAACP forum, according to TAPinto.
In Roselle Park, a noise ordinance advanced, according to TAPinto.
In Spring Lake, 5G expansion sparked outcry, according to TAPinto.
In Toms River, homeless are drifting away from the woods, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Washington Township, a subcommittee was established to handle affordable housing, according to NJ Hills.
In West Orange, a purchase agreement with Matrix Developers was approved, according to TAPinto.
In Westfield, former Councilman Hely returned to fill a vacant seat, according to TAPinto.
In Woodbridge, a church and the town agreed on parking during school construction, according to MyCentralJersey.
ICYMI: In Jersey City, Solomon slapped at McGreevey as he kicked off his mayoral candidacy, which could shake up the 2025 race; in Paterson, oral arguments set to begin over takeover; in AC, Small, wife indicted
Insider NJ columnist Andrew Leven ‘An Aspect of the Harris/Trump Economic Plans That Isn’t Being Discussed, But Should Be‘
Insider NJ columnist Bob Hennelly writes ‘An Informed Public is the Best Civil Defense‘
In a guest column on Insider NJ, Archange Antoine writes ‘NJ Silent as Trump, Vance, and GOP Target Haitian Community‘
Insider NJ columnist George Ball writes ‘This Emperor Has No Clothes‘
Insider NJ columnist Alan Joel Steinberg writes ‘The Post-2024 Election NJGOP Gubernatorial Civil War: Reaganism (Bramnick) versus Trumpism (Ciattarelli)‘
AROUND THE WEB:
As feds probe NYC Mayor Eric Adams, we look back at NJ’s troubled mayors
David M. Zimmer, NorthJersey.com
- The homes of the top aides and confidants to New York City Mayor Eric Adams have been raided by federal agents in what appeared to be a major corruption probe.
N.J. needs accountability for prosecutors. There’s a bill for that | Opinion
Lee Vartan
- In August, Attorney General Matt Platkin lauded the release of his office’s “Major Discipline Reporting” for law enforcement officers across the State.
A perverted bigot is on the ballot this year. Guess which party? | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, was a regular visitor to an online pornographic forum, where he referred to himself as a “black NAZI,” described Martin Luther King in savagely racist terms, stated that he would buy slaves if it were still legal, and shared sexual proclivities that included details of his affair with his wife’s sister.
Specifics needed on Pompidou financing | Jersey Journal editorial
Jersey Journal Editorial
- What do you see when you look at, say, one of Picasso’s painting of women from his Cubism period?
‘Sopranos’ star pushing for N.J. law to ban sale of dogs in pet shops
Amy Kuperinsky, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Edie Falco has had it with puppy mills and the pet shops who do business with them. The “Sopranos” star appears in a video for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals asking New Jerseyans to support a bill in the state Legislature that would ban the sale of dogs at pet shops.
Another massive new outdoor mall coming to NJ
Judi Franco, NJ1015
- I live a couple of miles away from Fort Monmouth. And since it was decommissioned, it would always make me sad to see it sitting there bear and unoccupied every time I drove by. So many of us imagined great things for those acres and acres that once represented something so important to New Jersey. Is another outdoor mall the answer? RiverWalk Center, a new retail hub going up along Parker’s Creek at the old Fort Monmouth site, is shaping up to be quite the destination. From tasty eats to a brewery and even squash courts, this place is filling up fast.
Latest NJBIZ panel explores current health care trends
Kimberly Redmond, NJBIZ
- As part of NJBIZ’s latest virtual discussion, health care executives in New Jersey spoke about current trends in technology, practice and policy within their industry.
Executive Women of New Jersey reveals 2024 Salute to the Policy Makers honorees
ROI-NJ Staff
- The Executive Women of New Jersey will highlight the contributions of New Jersey’s most influential and accomplished women leaders at its signature biennial gala, “Salute to the Policy Makers,” on Oct. 22 at the Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains. EWNJ said the 2024 event promises to be a memorable celebration of leadership and achievement. Distinguished guests from various sectors will be brought together to honor the contributions of New Jersey women leaders and raise support for the next generation.
Could Phil Murphy’s new NJ PACT plan depopulate the Jersey Shore?
Gerry Scharfenberger, Save Jersey
- Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, along comes the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to propose rules that will make much of the New Jersey shoreline and tidal river areas uninhabitable. With the sweet-sounding acronym of NJ PACT, this rule change would be absolutely disastrous for present and future homeowners who are unlucky enough to fall into one of the new Inundation Risk Zones (IRZ).
Disability rights at center of guardianship court case
Joanna Gagis, NJ Spotlight
- A petition for guardianship over Peter Brumlik who has autism, filed by his mother before he turned 18, alleged he was unable to care for himself and lacked the capacity to make major life decisions. Brumlik, now 21 years old, has spent the last three years fighting his mother’s claim. After court appearances that cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars — paid for from a trust fund set up by his family that is now empty — Brumlik’s mother gave up her petition for guardianship.
Visiting the biggest Hindu temple in the USA? Everything you need to know about BAPS in NJ
Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com
- If you’ve ever wanted to visit India, hop on the New Jersey Turnpike. When you reach Main Street in Robbinsville, about a half-hour outside of Trenton, a gold-topped spire will peek above the skyline. Head toward it, and you arrive at the largest Hindu temple in the United States and among the largest in the world.
Best places to work in New Jersey? Forbes polled workers — here’s what they said.
Kaitlyn McCormick, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- What qualities do you look for in an employer? (Other than someone who will write you a check.) Location? Policy? Benefits? Culture? Forbes released its 2024 ranking of the best employers, and 90 made it into New Jersey’s roundup.
Trump supporter who’s a state lawmaker gets cornered: See how he responds to tough Q’s
Matt Arco, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- It was an awkward two minutes. Congressional reporter Ben Hulac covers New Jersey federal lawmakers and one of them, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., is known to avoid the press. The latter was on full display Wednesday when Hulac shared a two-minute video he took of peppering Kean with questions as the congressman stared straight ahead and ignored him.
Groups: Rent in New Jersey is ‘unsustainable’ for many
Dino Flammia, NJ1015
- Affording the monthly rent bill is an out-of-reach goal for a growing number of New Jersey residents. Industry observers say the main issue is a lack of inventory, which gives landlords the power to jack up prices. But groups note that profits aren’t the only reason for rising rents. “According to recent Census data, 51.1% of renters in New Jersey are cost burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent,” said Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, D-Middlesex.
Day of Dignity to shine a spotlight on housing crisis in Hudson | Opinion
Ahmed Shehata
- In recent years, there has been an increasing number of homeless people. And it’s not because they lack jobs.
Trump says you’re in luck, ladies: This adjudicated rapist is ‘your protector’ | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- At a recent rally in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Donald Trump had a message for the women of America, whose support he’s been struggling to win back: You’ll be happy and “no longer thinking about abortion” if he’s elected, he declared. “You will no longer be abandoned, lonely or scared,” he said…. “You will be protected. I will be your protector.”
Hemp businesses sue to stop New Jersey law that restricts hemp sales
Sophie Nieto-Munoz, NJ Monitor
- A group of hemp businesses is arguing a new state law banning the sale of hemp products in New Jersey stores without a license from the state’s cannabis agency will turn “farmers, business owners and consumers into criminals.” Under the law, the groups argue, hemp will be effectively recriminalized, despite federal statutes allowing some hemp products — which are derived from cannabis and have less than 0.3% delta-9 THC — to be sold in stores.
New Jersey delays offshore wind project amid supply issues
Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor
- New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities approved a delay to a proposed 2,400-megawatt offshore wind farm months after the firm in charge of the project said supply chain and cost issues kept it from procuring wind turbines. In a July filing made public earlier this month, Invenergy and EnergyRe, which received a contract for what’s called the Leading Light project in January, told state energy regulators they could not procure turbine blades because of supply disruptions and high costs. They requested a pause on the project during which it would continue survey work and planning.
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
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
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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..
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Can’t seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?
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.
NOTE TO SENIORS
I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don’t already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way
it doesn’t matter- male or female!!
Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!