Sen. Robert Menendez not a sure bet to win reelection, poll says
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) won’t be coasting to re-election in 2012, according to a poll released yesterday. The question, political observers say, is whether Republicans can field a strong enough candidate to take him out.
Public Policy Polling, a North Carolina-based firm with Democratic ties, says Menendez has a 37 percent job approval rating, with less support among independents. Republicans dislike him more than Democrats like him, the poll said. (Megerian, The Star-Ledger)
NJ gov, education reformer to announce partnership
Gov. Chris Christie travels to Paterson on Wednesday to announce a new partnership with education advocate Geoffrey Canada.
Canada is the education reformer who founded Harlem Children’s Zone, a community-based nonprofit that strives to improve the quality of life for children and families. The HCZ Project includes in-school, after-school, social-service, health and community-building programs. (The Associated Press)
(July 19, 2011 – Newark, NJ) – As hot and humid weather once again grips the region, PSE&G has taken steps to meet the expected high demand for electricity. The state’s largest utility is monitoring weather conditions and the impact on its delivery system. Although PSE&G expects to have no problem delivering the additional power, utility crews are at the ready to respond to service interruptions should they occur. The company has been advised by PJM, the regional grid operator, that power supplies are expected to be adequate to meet the increased demand. PJM has not issued any request to cut back on power.
Customers can take the following steps to stay comfortable and conserve in heat situations:
• Turn off everything you’re not using, including TVs and computers. • If health conditions permit, raise your air conditioner to 78 degrees. You can save 3 to 5 percent on air conditioning costs for each degree you raise the thermostat. • Also use fans to circulate air. Portable and ceiling fans use a tenth of the electricity of an air conditioner and can make 78 degrees feel cooler than it actually is. • Close blinds, shades and draperies facing the sun to block summer light and help fans and air conditioners cool more efficiently. • Close doors leading to uncooled parts of your home. If you have central air conditioning, close off vents to unused rooms. • Check to ensure that no furniture or other obstacles are blocking ducts or fans, which will enable cooled air to circulate more frequently. • Cook and use other heat-generating appliances in the early morning and late evening hours whenever possible. To view demonstrations of how to save energy in your home, visit PSEG’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/psegvideo
For more energy saving tips and to conduct a free online home energy analysis, visit www.pseg.com/saveenergy. Click onto the “At Home with Energy Star” video podcast.
NJTPC has been reporting on this issue since January. You can see now two timely articles which are directly linked to tonight’s mortgage presentation. This is only the tip of the iceberg which may affect you and your home if you have not already have your satisfied Note and Deed. Remember even though these articles refer to people in forclosure, the fraud affects us all…even those who are paying their mortgages on time, all the time.
This AP article “;Mortgage ‘robo-signing’ goes on” was picked up by The Record today, it is in the financial section of the local paper (page L-8) https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jI_EF7qz7vNyWCmFzMtkz_Sd4Kzw?docId=43fce0b102784f29b024eec0696d3b4d
>Northeast Laser Vein Institute announces new offer!
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Northeast Laser Vein Institute is located at 257 East Ridgewood Avenue,Ridgewood, NJ 07450 . Phone: (201) 445-4410
>The Pearl Restaurant Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event
The Pearl Restaurant announces their grand opening July 25! Come taste The Pearl Restaurant, a delicious American Novelle Seafood Cuisine. Meet owners Max, Poppy, and family along with Chef David Anderson.
Special Guest John Sacks from “The Soprano’s” will be there to meet and greet.
…Hope you will come make Max and his family feel welcomed to Ridgewood.
Please RSVP by 7/22/2011 For info contact: RCC 201-445-2600
The Pearl Restaurant is located at 17 S. Broad Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Phone: 201-857-5100
Bernie Williams,Tuesday, July 19th @ 7:00pm Former New York Yankee Outfielder, Bernie Williams, will sign his new book, Rhythms of the Game.Books available July 1st
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change. Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.Please call the store for details. Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
>Ed Sullivan : Paul Aronsohn is a breath of fresh air on the Council
Paul Aronsohn is a breath of fresh air on the Council. He views everything with an open and highly inquisitive mind. He wants people to back up their positions with solid data. He challenges old habits and ways of doing things. Forget party affiliation. In pure terms we desparately need more people like him. We need thinkers, particularly those who have the ability to transform ideas into action. In this regard Paul is among the best there is when it comes to taking a rough idea and transforming it into a successful finished project. One does not get to share a seat on Air Force One with the most poweerful man in the free world if he is a dull laggard.
Paul is at the pinnicle of his game. He is sharp, incitefull, incredibly intelligent and his writing and communication skills are far superior to anyone who has graced the Village Council before. By his own admission he is a Democrate, but his actions and voting record tilt far more to the right than the left. Paul is and remains a strong supporter of the Business Community.He understands the need for capital formation and that only well capitalized companies will be able to undertake and complete the kind of large scale projects that are needed that are needed to transform Ridgewood into a thriving semi-urban environment that will offer an array of desirable high wage jobs along with upscale living accommodations that will befit a younger,more upwardly mobile population. This type of transformation will be extremely difficult to achieve and it is my belief Paul is one of only a few people in Ridgewood who possesses the intellecticual capacity and sheer drive to make it happen. Stand with him and watch history being made.
To meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) the district must administer tests each year to determine proficiency levels in language arts literacy and mathematics. All students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 are required to participate. The NJDOE also requires that proficiency in science be assessed in grades 4 and 8, and when a biology course has been completed. Click here to view the 2011-2012 school year state assessment schedule.
Most new charter schools not ready to open in September
When the Christie administration announced in January that it had approved 23 new charter schools, that number was celebrated as being the largest class of charters yet. Equally impressive, according to the administration, there would be close to 100 of the alternative schools operating this fall.
Six months later, it turns out only seven of those 23 will be ready to open their doors come September. Factor in two more schools, which had been approved in other application cycles, and that brings the total to nine new charters — for a grand total of 80 operating in the Garden State. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)
State Sen. Donald Norcross stepping down as president of local AFL-CIO
State Sen. Donald Norcross will step down as president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO, he announced Monday, less than a month after he voted in favor of a bill that raised benefit contributions by unionized public employees and removed health care from the collective-bargaining process.
State Sen. Donald Norcross will step down as president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO, he announced Monday, less than a month after he voted in favor of a bill that raised benefit contributions by unionized public employees and removed health care from the collective-bargaining process. (Osborne, The Philadelphia Inquirer)
State Red Tape Review Commission to meet Tuesday in Trenton
The state Red Tape Review Commission will meeting on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton to hear the concerns of small businesses and non-profit organizations on problems they might face in dealing with the state government.
The Christie administration has made eliminating what it sees as red tape a priority since assuming office in January, 2010. In September, Gov. Chris Christie created the commission by executive order. The panel is chaired by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
>Many states celebrate surpluses as Congress struggles with debt
As Washington stares at rising national debt and projected deficits for years to come, many states are faced with the opposite problem: whether to spend their budget surpluses and, if so, on what.
At least a dozen states ended fiscal 2011 with surpluses. Indiana reported one of the largest, with an extra $1.2 billion in its accounts. Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican, on Friday authorized bonus payments of up to $1,000 for state employees. An employee who “meets expectations” will get $500, those who “exceed expectations” will receive $750 and “outstanding workers” will see an extra $1,000 in their August paychecks.
>Wynn CEO Goes On Epic Anti-Obama Rant On Company Conference Call
Who doesn’t love a good rant?
We certainly do, and as usual, Steve Wynn, the CEO of casino company Wynn Resorts, delivered on his company’s quarterly conference call today. Via Seeking Alpha, here’s the crux of it:
I believe in Las Vegas. I think its best days are ahead of it. But I’m afraid to do anything in the current political environment in the United States. You watch television and see what’s going on on this debt ceiling issue. And what I consider to be a total lack of leadership from the President and nothing’s going to get fixed until the President himself steps up and wrangles both parties in Congress. But everybody is so political, so focused on holding their job for the next year that the discussion in Washington is nauseating.
>Adam A. Mularczyk CEO of Ken Smith Motors : Thank you to all the bloggers for your understanding and support.
Thank you to all the bloggers for your understanding and support. Your voices are very important to us in our struggle to explain our position and uniqueness of the Ridgewood market to Ford Motor Company. We will be sharing your comments with Ford management in Dearborn. As most of you know, we have a very vibrant and busy service and parts department, servicing not only individual customers but over 35 municipalities from Bergen County. We service local police departments, DPW’s, ambulance companies and even school busses. We are investing a lot of money to bring business to Ridgewood and we are probably one of the most substantial tax payer in Ridgewood. Our effort is recognized and appreciated by Ford and its Parts and Service division. We just can’t understand the opposition from sales division. How much could we “hurt” Ford Motor Company by selling more of their product and giving an option to our long time, loyal customers between Lincoln and Ford without sending them elsewhere. It’s not fair and highly prejudicial to you, the customer and unethical to us.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call me or email me directly.
Best regards,
Adam A. Mularczyk CEO & General Manager Ken Smith Motors, Inc. 15 Franklin Ave Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Phone: 201 444-2200 Fax: 201 445-2492 amularczyk@kensmithlm.net
