Local North Jersey races offer mixed results for incumbents, challengers
Wednesday November 6, 2013, 12:35 AM
BY STEPHANIE AKIN
STAFF WRITER
The Record
Voters turned out in steady streams throughout North Jersey on Tuesday, undeterred by what many considered a foregone conclusion in the governor’s race.
With the run-up to the election overshadowed by Governor Christie’s outsized personality — he was declared the winner almost as soon as the polls closed Tuesday evening — many North Jersey voters turned their attention to local issues.
Clifton voters passed a non-binding referendum supporting the move of municipal elections from May to November. Hawthorne’s mayor sought to cinch a second term in spite of lingering opposition to a scuttled plan to bring a Walmart into town. And Bergen County voters weighed in on whether the county could buy flood-prone properties with tax money collected to preserve open space.
The county and municipal elections were also considered a litmus test for Christie’s influence in local races, with Republicans across the region hoping to ride the popular governor’s coattails.
In Passaic County, where Christie was expected to pile up big leads in Republican strongholds of Wayne, West Milford and North Haledon, their hopes were largely dashed.
Ridgewood Police Department inter-agency collaboration at Garden State Plaza shooting event
Our community can be proud of the professionalism and courage demonstrated by our police personnel along with those officers from the varied departments throughout the Garden State Plaza shooting event, both in Paramus and within the Village. This incident demonstrated the shared services initiatives and inter-agency collaboration already in practice amongst Law Enforcement agencies within the county and state.
“Apparatchik” is defined as as unquestioningly loyal subordinate: a subordinate who is unquestioningly loyal to a powerful political leader or organization. You can find a cadre of Obama apparatchiks here. They are known as the Editorial Board of the NY Times. It is claimed that this board operates independently of the regular “news operations” but if no one objects to it, well….
I was going to title this “The Devil Wears Pravda.”
Pravda is the Russian government information outlet, unflinchingly loyal to the leader of the Communist government. The NY Times editorial board has become the US version of Pravda. It has become a pathetic, apologetic, partisan, left wing shadow of itself. It is sodden with democrat bias. It is essentially an arm of the Obama Progressive Movement and the National Democratic Committee.
What it cannot do is tell the truth. The board is an Obama propaganda machine. Yesterday they posted an editorial entitled “Insurance Policies Not Worth Keeping”.
In it, they decide what’s worth keeping and what is not despite a complete absence of facts. But more importantly, they send a very important message- lying is acceptable to get what you want.
“He clearly misspoke.”
“Congressional Republicans have stoked consumer fears and confusion with charges that the health care reform law is causing insurers to cancel existing policies and will force many people to pay substantially higher premiums next year for coverage they don’t want. That, they say, violates President Obama’s pledge that if you like the insurance you have, you can keep it.
“Mr. Obama clearly misspoke when he said that. ”
Misspoke? This is astonishing – it is a lie in itself. Obama didn’t misspeak. He LIED.
It could be argued that Obama misspoke when he claimed that premiums would go down 3000% when he meant to say that premiums would go down an average of $2500 per year (and that was another lie). That’s closer to what one might call misspeaking.
Let’s revisit what Obama said one more time:
“No matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise. If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor. Period. If you like your health care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health care plan. Period. No one will take it away. No matter what.”
Obama probably said it hundreds of times and he knew it wasn’t true. He and his aides knew that the truth wouldn’t sell:
More from the NY Times today: “The former official added that in the midst of a hard-fought political debate “if you like your plan, you can probably keep it” isn’t a salable point.
They knew the truth wouldn’t sell. This wasn’t misspeaking. This was wholesale deceit and the point cannot be made too strenuously. The President of the United States and the democrat Congress sold America a lie.
The Times’ apparatchiks then spend the rest of their apologia defending Obama’s big lie:
“But insurers are not allowed to abandon enrollees. They must offer consumers options that do comply with the law, and they are scrambling to retain as many of their customers as possible with new policies that are almost certain to be more comprehensive than their old ones.”
And they spend the rest of the editorial defending the lie.
“Indeed, in all the furor, people forget how terrible many of the soon-to-be-abandoned policies were. Some had deductibles as high as $10,000 or $25,000 and required large co-pays after that, and some didn’t cover hospital care.
“This overblown controversy has also obscured the crux of what health care reform is trying to do, which is to guarantee that everyone can buy insurance without being turned away or charged exorbitant rates for pre-existing conditions and that everyone can receive benefits that really protect them against financial or medical disaster, not illusory benefits that prove inadequate when a crisis strikes.”
“What health care reform is trying to do.”
This is distraction. It is deflection. It is dishonest. What they needed to be was honest, but the Times doesn’t agree.
The NY Post sees Obama going from “Bullsh*t to dishonesty.”
“Obama denounced the individual mandate to purchase health insurance during the primaries to get to Hillary’s left, but his stated reason was that it wouldn’t be fair to force people to buy health insurance if they couldn’t afford it. You could argue he covered himself by including in the law large subsidies — your income can be four times the poverty line ($94,000) and you still qualify for aid.
“He said he would close Guantanamo but that was just campaign blather for suckers — an applause line, not a serious policy proposal. As any student of the matter knew, there wasn’t a better alternative, and nobody really cares about Guantanamo detainees anyway. It was just opportunistic Bush-bashing.
“This week was something new. It was the week Obama was revealed to be a stone-cold liar.”
Obama’s lies are so egregious that even WaPo gave Obama Four Pinocchios.
There are a number of ways one could summarize the NY Times position, but “the end justifies the means” is probably the most accurate.
Obama and the NY Times will decide. They know what’s best for you. You are too stupid to make your own choices.
You don’t even deserve the truth.
No, you can’t keep your plan and you can’t keep your doctor. For one woman, that could be fatal:
“Since March 2007 United Healthcare has paid $1.2 million to help keep me alive, and it has never once questioned any treatment or procedure recommended by my medical team. The company pays a fair price to the doctors and hospitals, on time, and is responsive to the emergency treatment requirements of late-stage cancer. Its caring people in the claims office have been readily available to talk to me and my providers.
“But in January, United Healthcare sent me a letter announcing that they were pulling out of the individual California market. The company suggested I look to Covered California starting in October.”
Should she lose her battle, would it be fair to say Obama killed her?
The Times go to great lengths to defend what is being done here but the truth remains- Obama lied and they are endorsing his lying so that he and the rest of his Progressives can force upon you what they and they alone decide is best.
Just like Stalin.
Just like Hitler.
Just like Mussolini.
Just like Gaddafi.
Just like Mubarak.
Just like Mugabe.
This is how it always begins. They impose their will on people. They knew what was best for you. Once you get past the need for the truth anything is possible.
RHS Quiz Bowl members earned fourth place in the Hunter College Novice Quiz Bow
Members of the Advanced Latin Academic Team took first place at the Montclair State University’s annual Classics Day
Ridgewood NJ, RHS Quiz Bowl members earned fourth place in the Hunter College Novice Quiz Bowl Tournament on October 12. Hyungho Seo, Jay Syz and Geoffrey Mendoza were among the teammates. (A fourth student does not have media permission on file to have his name released.)
Members of the Advanced Latin Academic Team took first place for the second consecutive year at the Montclair State University’s annual Classics Day on October 25. This event was the team’s first competition of the year. They competed against students from all parts of New Jersey in Latin language, Greco- Roman mythology, history and life.
Music lovers from many area congregations filled Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church Sunday evening November 3rd
RIDGEWOOD – Music lovers from many area congregations filled Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church Sunday evening [November 3] to celebrate and try out a brand-new hymnal jointly published by two denominations prominent in northern New Jersey, the Christian Reformed Church and Reformed Church in America.
The service moved through major themes in the life of Jesus Christ, sampling a variety of traditional hymns, contemporary music, spirituals, and songs from foreign lands from the new “Lift Up Your Hearts” hymnal.
Featured singers, instrumentalists and speakers came from the Ridgewood congregation and Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff, Covenant Christian Reformed Church in North Haledon, Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff, and Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, joined by participants from area Reformed Church in America congregations.
The Ridgewood church, led by the Rev. Mary Stegink since last year, is one of the first in the Northeast to adopt the new hymnal for regular Sunday use.
“Lift Up Your Hearts” has over 800 songs selected by a joint team of Christian Reformed and Reformed Church editors, including Claudia Godoy-Cortes, former Spanish teacher at Eastern Christian High School and co-leader of the worship team at Bridgeway Church in Haledon.
The hymnal is issued by Faith Alive Christian Resources, the publisher that has jointly served both denominations since 2004 in line with an ecumenical agreement “to find ways in which to work collaboratively.”
The “Rejoice in the Lord” hymnal, widely used in the Reformed Church, was published in 1989 and the current edition of the Christian Reformed “Psalter Hymnal” in 1987. Faith Alive explains that though the “gospel message doesn’t change,” the “desire for a new hymnal for a new generation fits with the reality that a hymnal has a lifespan of about 20 years.” In line with worship styles in increasing use, the hymnal is available in digital form for screen projection of the words and music notes.
For further information: The Rev. Mary Stegink, or administrator Joyce Monsma, Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church (201) 445-1832 or [email protected].
Also see: https://liftupyourheartshymnal.org
Affordable Care Act Could Be Further Hamstrung By Shortage Of Doctors
At Current Rate, As Many As 52,000 Primary Care Physicians Needed By 2025
November 4, 2013 6:37 PM
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A doctor shortage is threatening to make the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act even more difficult — and it could create lines for care and services.
New Yorkers are notorious for wanting things immediately, and that includes medical care.
But even doctors who support Obamacare say there could be delays due to more patients and fewer doctors, CBS 2’s Dick Brennan reported Monday.
“It’s like shopping during Christmas time. I mean, you’re going to have a tough time if you have all of these people demanding services at the same time,” said Dr. Steven Lamm of the NYU School of Medicine.
Lamm said the Affordable Care Act could mean an explosion of demand for doctors and services, but will the system be able to handle it?
With Medicaid Cuts Pending, Urban Hospitals Plead for Protection
Safety-net hospital advocates say funding reductions could be premature, repeat call for local tax.
The hospitals that serve New Jersey’s poorest residents are asking state officials and legislators for protection from potential cuts in federal Medicaid funding, arguing that it’s premature to say how quickly they will benefit from increasing the number of residents with health insurance.
Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, most Americans are required to have health insurance, which was expected to benefit the hospitals that have long provided charity care to the uninsured. With hospitals expected to receive more insurance payments, the law included a series of cuts to the federal program that traditionally funded charity care.
But hospitals are concerned that the cuts will occur before enough people become newly insured through private insurance.(Kithcenman/NJSpotlight)
Senior Forum – Free Event for all Residents Community!
Free Transportation – Call 201/670-5500 x200 for reservation
Seniors in Suburbia – Setting New Goals
Thursday, November 7th from Noon to 2:30PM in the Ridgewood High School Campus Center, 627 E. Ridgewood Avenue – All are invited to attend. A Panel discussion will be held on how senior citizens in suburbia foster a positive view on aging by contributing their time, skills and experience to improve our community. The roles of different institutions and organizations play in helping senior citizens in suburbia redefine the meaning and purpose of their later years will be discussed. Panel members: Dr. Ilene Kieinman, Marshall Institute for Learning in Retirement, BCC; Sheila Brogan, Eldercare Coordinator, Children’s Aid and Family Services; Rev. James Knol, Christian Health Center; Robert Norelli, Hobbyists Unlimited; Janet Sharma, Executive Director, Volunteer Center of Bergen County. Program is free – Registration appreciated: 201/447-7756 or [email protected]
Ample parking at Campus Center at Ridgewood High School. School will be closed due to Teacher’s Convention Holiday.
Waldwick police issue warning after attempted luring of jogger
Monday November 4, 2013, 7:02 PM
BY EVONNE COUTROS
STAFF WRITER
The Record
WALDWICK – Police are warning residents to travel in pairs after two men reportedly tried to get an adult female jogging on Douglas Street on Sunday morning to get into their car.
The 40-year-old woman was running about 10 a.m. when a black Nissan pulled up beside her with two male occupants who tried to coax her into the car, said Waldwick Det. Sgt Douglas J. Moore.
“She declined and continued on her run, yelling to another woman on the street to call police,” Moore said.
The woman told police the men were white, in their 20s, and one had long dark hair, Moore said. The car had darkened windows, he said.
“They made no effort to exit the car,” Moore said. “They left the area once she declined.”
The luring follows two reported attempts on Oct. 25 and last Friday in Ridgewood near George Washington Middle School.
Reader says the Aronsohn team want the election moved to November in order to get The Valley Hospital project approved
PJ – You missed an even more important item on this week’s Village Council meeting agenda. Perhaps the most important item.
And it is that the Aronsohn team will be proposing a move of the Village Council elections from May to November. They will do it under the guise of it being a money saver.
In reality, Aronsohn, Pucciarelli, and Hauck want the election moved to November in order to extend Aronsohn’s reign as Mayor, and to get The Valley Hospital project approved by the Council before any new members are elected (which could trigger a legal challenge).
Valley Supporter says former The World Trade Center conmplex sat on 16 acres
how about the FACT that its too big for the current space …any thoughts ?
The World Trade Center before the 9/11 attacks had a total of seven buildings, the most notable were the main two towers. Each Tower stood over 1,350 feet (410 m) high, and occupied about one acre (43,560 square feet) of the total 16 acre site. Altogether the entire complex of seven buildings had 11,200,000 square feet (1,040,000 m2) of office space on 16 acres.
Would this amount of construction be appropriate at the Linwood Ave site. No, since the height of those buildings would surely be out of place in Ridgewood. But to say Valley is too big for their site is just your opinion. Land use laws and the rule of law should determine what is appropriate for the site not opinions.
By the way, why do you think I live near Valley ?
If you live in Ridgewood, using the radical view of the Stop Valley group, no matter where you live you will be impacted by the Valley proposal. I actually disagree with this view, but they keep repeating it.
How about the fact that the Village residents will have to pay for the extra police work.
The Village has paid for this work for years, why is this an issue now? Why haven’t you complained about this the minute you learned about it?
How about the fact that Valley pays nothing taxes.
Again, Valley has not paid taxes for years so why is this an issue now? Why haven’t you complained about this the minute you learned about it? And what does this have to do with construction
How about the fact the majority of residents are opposed to the construction!
Please provide proof of your claim the majority of residents are opposed to the construction!
Polling locations for the General Election on November 5, 2013 will be open 6:00 am until 8:00 pm.
1) CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PERMIT MONEY FROM EXISTING GAMES OF CHANCE TO SUPPORT VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS QUESTION
Do you approve amending the Constitution to allow veterans’ organizations to
use money collected from existing games of chance to support their
organizations?
2) CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO SET A STATE MINIMUM WAGE WITH ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASES QUESTION
Do you approve amending the State Constitution to set a State minimum wage rate of at least $8.25 per hour? The amendment also requires annual increases in that rate if there are annual increases in the cost of living.
Official Candidates for the November 5 General Election District 40
Governor
Barbara Buono
Party: Democratic
Current Job: State Senator, 18th District
Hometown: Nutley, NJ
Website:https://www.buonoforgovernor.com/
Education: B.A. in Political Science, Montclair State College
Chris Christie
Party: Republican
Current Job: Governor of New Jersey
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Website: https://www.christiefornj.com/
Education: B.A. in Political Science, University of Delaware, J.D. Seton Hall University
William Araujo
Party: Peace and Freedom
Current Job: Carpenter
Hometown: Edison, NJ
Website: https://www.araujoforgovernor.com/
Jeff Boss
Party: NSA Did 9/11
Hometown: Gutenberg, NJ
Website: https://www.jeffbossfornjgovernor.com/
Kenneth R. Kaplan
Party: Libertarian
Current Job: President, KenKap Realty Corporation
Hometown: Parsippany, NJ
Website: www.kaplanforgovernor.com
Education: Brandeis University and NYU Law School
Diane W. Sare
Party: Glass-Steagall Now
Current Job: Political Organizer, Lyndon LaRouche
Hometown: Bogota, NJ
Website:www.dianesare.com
Education: Hamilton College and New England Conservatory
Hank Schroeder
Party: Independent
Hometown: Sea Girt, NJ
Steven Welzer
Party: Green
Current Job: Co-editor, Green Horizon Magazine
Hometown: East Windsor, NJ
Website: https://ww.welzerforgovernor.org
Education: M.A. in Economics, Rutgers University
State Senate District 40 (part of Bergen, Essex, Morris, passaic counties)
Democrat
William Meredith Ashley
Republican
Kevin J. O’Toole
NJ Assembly District 40 (parts of Bergen, Essex, Morris, and passaic counties)
Democrats
Anthony Galietti (bracketed with Arcuri)
Leo Arcuri (bracketed with Galietti)
Republicans
David C. Russo (bracketed with Rumana)
Scott T. Rumana (bracketed with Russo)
Garden State Plaza mall gunman investigation ongoing
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Last updated: Tuesday November 5, 2013, 1:42 AM
BY ABBOTT KOLOFF, JEFF GREEN AND JIM NORMAN
STAFF WRITERS
The Record
All Ridgewood Police Department units that respond to the shooting incident at the Garden State Plaza have returned back to the Village safely.
A gunman, dressed head-to-toe in black and wearing a black helmet, fired shots in New Jersey’s Westfield Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus just before closing time Monday night, witnesses and authorities said.
None of the witness reported seeing anyone hit by the gunfire, and Jim Tedesco, the deputy coordinator of the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management, confirmed late Monday night that no injuries had been reported.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene that unfolded as the sound of gunshots rang out inside the mall just before it was due to close at 9:30 p.m. Authorities ordered shoppers and employees to huddle behind locked doors in the mall’s stores. Many were escorted to safety, but many more — perhaps thousands — remained inside the mall under lockdown orders after midnight, authorities said.
