Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/29/2024
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I think I’d be lying to you if I said that President Trump’s endorsement didn’t have any effect.” – Senator Testa, who’s chairing GOP Senate candidate Bashaw’s campaign, on Trump’s endorsement of Serrano Glassner
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Makeovers are on tap for many boardwalks in the state, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJOHSP launched the ‘Secure The Shore’ seasonal campaign.
Governor Murphy downplayed reports of a chaotic weekend at the Shore, according to NJ.com.
The court approved Cape Regional Health joining Cooper University Health Care.
Nurses are threatening to strike at 3 hospitals over staffing ratios, according to the Bergen Record.
The fight over a Turnpike widening project continued with a rally and forum, according to NJ.com.
Meadowlands towns say American Dream owes them at least $13M, according to the Bergen Record.
Rep. Gottheimer touted high-speed internet service in Sussex County.
ICYMI: Thousands gathered for Trump rally, Van Drew welcomed Trump, who said ‘we’re going to win’ NJ, will ‘shut down deadly sanctuary cities‘ made endorsement of Serrano Glassner; Fulop celebrates reservoir trail
There are several key races to watch in next week’s primary election.
A FDU poll finds Mayor Baraka is the clear choice of Newark voters in next year’s gubernatorial primary.
More than the Senate seat is at stake in the primary, according to the Bergen Record.
The GOP primary pits Trump’s power against the county line, according to the Bergen Record.
In CD7, Senate candidate Rep. Kim teamed up with Sue Altman.
In CD9, Rep. Pascrell sees a primary challenge from Mayor Khairullah, highlighting their stances on Gaza, according to the Gothamist.
In CD10, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council endorsed McIver.
Former Passaic County Sheriff Speziale slammed rival Chief Adamo over a Facebook post ‘like’; Adam slammed Speziale over Paterson crime statistics.
ICYMI: Mastrangelo back on team; Passaic candidates clash as time tick down; Trump endorsement spices up GOP Senate primary; Durr looks to recapture magic; in CD3, Dems debated; Crispi’s star rising; Dem Senate candidates debated; Ocean GOP backing Bashaw; Sherrill took aggressive approach to Trump rally; in CD10, contenders filed to run; CD10 names, Armstead collecting signatures; Vainieri endorsed Guy for HCDO chair; Fulop held town hall; Glassner looking to pull Bashaw into fight; as Passaic intensifies, Speziale endorsed by Fulop; Murphy addressed campus unrest; Malinowski eying chair of Hunterdon Dems; Fulop launching down-ballot effort
Former Senator Bob Gordon discusses his career and insights on current events.
ICYMI: Senate passed OPRA legislation, boos and jeers greeted vote
An Insider NJ movie review of ‘Civil War’.
Veteran defense attorney Joe Hayden shared his personal recounting of the Bill Musto trial.
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In Randolph, Denise Thornton was appointed to the council.
In Bridgewater, the town mulling ‘another tool’ to combat car thefts, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Clinton Township, Hunterdon County sold a transfer station, according to TAPinto.
In East Brunswick, the ice arena groundbreaking is expected in the fall, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Edison, the council approved funding for two development projects, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Flemington, the ordinance on fencing regulations was improved, according to TAPinto.
In Hackensack, the city is considering affordable senior housing, according to TAPinto.
In Harding, the BOE seeks input on putting security officers in schools, according to NJ Hills.
In Jersey City, the BOE president cleared the audience completely after a woman refused removal, according to Hudson County View.
In Linden, the mayor and schools were hit with a lawsuit alleging anti-Semitism, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Montclair, an ex-councilman answered questions about his campaign finances, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Newark, a study finds a ‘gold mine’ of city-owned land could benefit the public, according to TAPinto.
In Ocean City, the administrator defended the red tag of the Seaside condos, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Paterson, drugs and squatting has overtaken a playground, according to Paterson Press.
In Peapack-Gladstone, the feds told the town to stop using drones on geese, according to NJ Hills.
In Prospect Park, the town is the first in the nation to leverage a AI virtual agent on their phone system, according to TAPinto.
In Raritan Borough, a new councilperson was sworn-in, according to TAPinto.
In Raritan Township, a warehouse on Route 202 was approved, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Readington, the budget cap bank was authorized, according to NJ Hills.
In Seaside Heights, there’s a boardwalk curfew for minors, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In South Plainfield, homeowners are suing over extensive flood damage, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Toms River, the bitter GOP primary is a test for the controversial mayor, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Vineland, a recreation center is under pressure as more kids use it, according to Burlington County Times.
In West Deptford, veterans are front and center with an apartments proposal, according to the Daily Journal.
In Wildwood, the Cape May prosecutor says the town acted correctly in shutting down the boardwalk over the weekend, according to the Press of Atlantic City. The mayor blamed ‘punk juveniles’ for the issues, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: In White, warehouse five-year fight over; in Paterson, Mendez declared victory; Velez won; Abdelaziz won; in Montclair, Baskerville won mayoralty; in Orange, Mayor Warren secured re-election; in Irvington, Vauss’ allies swept; guide to municipal elections; in Annandale, ongoing book battle; in New Brunswick, freedom of press case may go to state SC; in Roxbury, BOE decision to rescind transgender protections
Insider NJ columnist Bob Hennelly writes ‘A Bright Spot Amidst a Bleak EMS Week‘ and ‘Afghani Family Who Helped U.S. Uplifted by FDU’s Global Reach‘ and ‘Wildwood Proves Trump Maga Fever Still Raging‘ and ‘Gaza’s Fate Looms Large in NJ Dems June Primary Debate‘
Insider NJ columnist Carl Golden writes ‘‘Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game!?’‘
Insider NJ columnist former Senator Bernard Kenny writes ‘America 2024: A Matter of Life and Death‘
AROUND THE WEB:
Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal
Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor
- New Jersey will receive $125 million as part of a settlement over Ørsted’s withdrawal from two offshore wind farms last year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday, an amount that is less than half of what Murphy once said the company was required to pay the state. The settlement funds paid by the Danish wind giant over its pullout from Ocean Wind 1 and 2, two 1,100 megawatt wind farms off New Jersey’s Coast, will be used to fund wind development and other renewable energy programs, the governor’s office said. But at least one Democratic lawmaker said the money should be sent back to New Jersey ratepayers as a matter of policy.
Morristown LWV elects new leaders, and honors NAACP president, local media and Drew students
League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area
- The League of Women Voters of the Morristown Area were honored this month to present the “Friends of the League” award to Vanessa Brown, president of the Morris County Branch of the NAACP; the New Jersey Hills Media Group, represented by Liz Parker, executive editor; and five outstanding Drew University students who partnered with League members on Energizing Young Voters in Morris County schools.
Jersey City Summit conveniently forgets about workers and worker issues | Opinion
Mike Hellstrom
- I think the poet Maya Angelou said it best: “When people show you who they are, believe them.”
Bust up Ticketmaster, America’s greatest gouger | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- Scoring Bruce Springsteen tickets at a fair cost isn’t exactly on everyone’s list of public policy priorities, but when you are able to obtain ducats from only one source – and that source demands a price that will reduce your kids’ inheritance by half – you want someone to look into it.
Let’s take a page from France’s book and combat ‘shrinkflation’ | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- Not only is grocery shopping more expensive than it used to be, but you probably need to shop more frequently these days. Your family isn’t growing and no one seems to be eating more, but you find yourself running short more often. And you wonder why. There’s a reason with a fancy name – shrinkflation.
The federal funding that lawmakers brought to New Jersey
Benjamin J. Hulac, NJ Spotlight
- In March, after Congress passed legislation to fund the government, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) touted money in the bill bound for his congressional district, like $1.15 million for new police cruisers, among other items, headed to the Manchester Police Department. At a public event in late April, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th) talked up the federal money she had obtained, about $4.1 million, for upgrades to the Trenton-Mercer Airport.
Michael W. Klein, NJ Spotlight
- “Thank you!” With those two words, Carl Golden, Gov. Christine Todd Whitman’s director of communications, could end any press conference. He shouted his “thanks” and prevented the press corps’ questions from spinning off the day’s topic and kept every governor’s event on message.
Zombie speeding ticket from 1991 stops man from renewing driver’s license. What happened?
Karin Price Mueller, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- There are lots of reasons someone may have their driver’s license suspended or revoked. Too many points from speeding and other violations. A DUI conviction. Operating a vehicle without insurance.
Only question left on climate change: Should we spend money to fix present — or prepare for future?
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- In nearly four decades of working as an environmental engineer, someone who has had numerous roles involved in the creation of environmentally sound projects and the restoration of projects that have been ravished by the environment, Joe Seebode seemingly has seen it all.
New Jersey Beaches Banning Tents and Canopies is a Good Thing
Chelsea Corrine, NJ1015
- My favorite beach on the Jersey Shore finally took the plunge and announced that it would be banning tents and canopies from swimming beaches. This recent announcement filled me with glee. Over the past month or so, Brick Beach and Wilwood have also announced the banning of tents and canopies.
Restricted parking reduces NJ Transit ridership and causes financial problems. Here’s why
Jack R. Stovkis, Special to the USA TODAY Network
- Regarding “NJ Transit consulting team is looking to transform the agency. And cut $600M,” NorthJersey.com, May 7: I read your article about NJ Transit’s huge financial problems and the hiring consultants to study how to create a “comprehensive transit system.” As a New Jersey licensed urban planner who studied transportation (and former HUD Assistant Secretary), the underlying problems are obvious to me.
Offshore wind does not kill whales, President Trump. It’s a viable energy alternative
Joshua Henne, Special to USA TODAY Network
- Over Mother’s Day weekend, Donald Trump held a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey — 159 miles south of the Manhattan courtroom where he’s facing 34 felony charges for faking business records to conceal a hush-money payment to a porn actress and 45 miles south of where his five failed Atlantic City hotels and casinos resulted in thousands of job losses and put dozens of local contractors out of business when he failed to pay bills.
Unity Park food lines signal trouble for Trenton
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- As Unity Park swelled Friday afternoon with hundreds of residents queued for another food distribution effort by local church Casa de Dios, reality gained focus. Trenton, a sanctuary city jam-packed with almost 100,000 residents if numbers include an estimated 10,000 undocumented residents, lists in serious upheaval with many newcomers unemployed and likely not counted as part of the 28-percent poverty rate.
Trenton shooting and fight at Regal lounge remind what priorities should be
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- If nothing good happens after midnight then 2 a.m. sounds like an incredibly bad time to be out and about in Trenton. Police said a pair of shootings Sunday left one person dead and two others injured during a wild incident outside Regal 1 Lounge in the 500 block of North Clinton Ave. The early-morning event included an alleged street fight of more than 200 brawlers.
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
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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.