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Tribute to Women of Influence :Bergen County’s Most Prestigious Women’s Recognition Event Set for December 1, 2016

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Bergen County’s Most Prestigious Women’s Recognition Event Set for December 1, 2016

The Chance to Nominate The Women Who Have Made the Difference to You and Your Organization!

October 15,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, YWCA Bergen County has announced it is accepting nominations from corporate and community leaders for its Tribute to Women of Influence (TWIN) program. Meantime, the YW has put forth its own honorees, founder and managing consultant of KEY HR Consulting, LLC and Mocha Moms member Tanisha Russell Day and owner and President of Belvedere Building and Contracting, Mary Anne Belvedere.
“We are so thrilled that both Tanisha and Mary Anne have agreed to stand with us and be part of the TWIN class of 2016,” said YWCA Bergen County CEO Helen Archontou. “It is such an honor to have pay tribute to these incredible women. We are equally excited as we anticipate nominees coming forward from the various corporations and organizations in Bergen County.”
The 41-year old tradition, designed to turn the spotlight on women of extraordinary achievement and contribution, will continue on December 1, 2016 (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.) at The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ.

The keynote speaker is Joann Lublin Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and management news editor at The Wall Street Journal and author of Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World

But, as always, the stars of the event are the year’s TWIN honorees, who will share the spotlight in recognition of their achievements and work in their communities.
For more information and to take part in this important and time-honored observance, contact Mary Eastwood, [email protected].

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Reader asks if Ridgewood Water can Sue Other Towns for Not Enforcing Water Restrictions ?

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Can Ridgewood Water sue Midland Park & Wyckoff for not enforcing the water department’s restrictions? These towns have no regards for the restrictions and I would love to see how many violations, if any, were filed in theses towns. While Ridgewood residents are getting fined, rightfully so, these towns refused to honor these policies?

October 15,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Stage II  (Severe) – Mandatory restriction of irrigation to Tuesdays and Saturdays for properties with odd-numbered addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for properties with even-numbered addresses.  No irrigation shall be allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays except for the use of a hand-held hose. Irrigation using a hand held hose shall be allowed at any time.

On July 25th of this year the DEP began  urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather that is impacting levels in reservoirs, lakes, rivers and streams as well as shallow ground water sources.

The drought watch affects the Northeast, Northwest, and Central regions.These regions include all of Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris , Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties.

The purpose of the drought watch is to raise public awareness, formally alert all water suppliers in the affected regions, and seek voluntary cooperation to preserve existing supplies.The goal is to moderate demand should dry conditions persist
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Bateman Launches Effort to Repeal the Gas Tax Increase

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Legislation Would Roll Back Recently Enacted 23 Cent/Gallon Gas Tax Hike

October 15,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Senator Kip Bateman (R-Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Hunterdon) will introduce legislation to repeal the 23 cent per gallon gas tax increase that was signed into law by Governor Chris Christie.

Sen. Kip Bateman announced legislation and a new online petition to repeal the 23 cent/gallon gas tax increase that was recently enacted. (SenateNJ.com)

Bateman, who opposed and voted against the gas tax increase, also announced the launch of a new online petition to give drivers and commuters impacted by the gas tax the opportunity to have their voices heard.

“While the Governor and the Democrat-led Legislature didn’t listen to the tens of thousands of New Jerseyans who spoke out against raising the gas tax, I listened and understand their concerns,” said Bateman. “The overtaxed people of New Jersey have demanded that we find another way to fund our transportation needs without taking more out of their pockets. This repeal effort is recognition that there are fiscally responsible alternatives to the gas tax.”

The legislation to repeal the gas tax increase will be introduced when the Senate next meets.

“I’ve heard from so many commuters who struggle financially every time the price of gas rises, and they’re pleading for help to save them from the gas tax increase,” added Bateman. “Lawmakers have a responsibility to not harm already struggling residents through our state’s tax policy, and that’s what this effort to repeal the gas tax increase is all about. I encourage everyone to sign and share the online petition to help get the repeal movement rolling.”

Bateman’s new petition to support the repeal of the gas tax increase can be signed at senatenj.com/gastaxrepeal.

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Nominate Deserving Servicewomen for Operation: Makeover

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YWCA Bergen County, Team RWB and Westfield Garden State Plaza to Host November 12 Veterans Makeover

October 14,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Do you know a servicewoman who is transitioning back into civilian life, or who is in need of a morale boost? YWCA Bergen County and its co-hosts, Team Red, White & Blue Northern NJ and Westfield Garden State Plaza, will be hosting a November Veterans Makeover, providing nine servicewomen an opportunity for a day of hair, makeup and fashion styling services, free of charge, on Saturday, November 12th.
Open to the public, the makeover reveal will start at 11:00 am at Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J. Participating retailers include Macys, Lord & Taylor, Lululemon, The GAP, Eddie Bauer, J. Jill, NARS, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Kiehl’s, Drybar, The Art of Shaving, Sephora, PIRCH and others. The makeover will be followed by a private reception for makeover winners and guests.
To nominate a servicewoman (or to self-nominate) now through October 15, please visit  A committee of female veterans, active servicewomen and civilian women will determine winners based on the nominee’s time in the service, medals awarded, special recognitions, current initiatives or engagements, and why she is deserving of this makeover. Winners will be notified on Friday, October 21. For more information, please visit www.ywcabergencounty.org or contact Samantha at [email protected] or 201-345-1895.

Westfield Garden State Plaza is the ultimate destination for fashion, dining and entertainment in the NY/NJ metro area offering the best selection of brands in every retail category, and is renowned for delivering cutting edge, new retail concepts to market. Just minutes from Manhattan in Paramus, N.J., millions of shoppers each year enjoy an unparalleled shopping and dining experience, complete with personalized services and amenities. For more information, call 201-843-2121 or www.facebook.com/gardenstateplaza orwww.westfield.com/gardenstateplaza.

About Team Red, White & Blue Northern NJ
The mission of Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Northern NJ is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Our chapters and communities deliver consistent, local opportunities for veterans and the community to connect through physical and social activity. Team RWB Northern NJ hosts regular fitness activities, social gatherings, and participates in local races and events together. Veterans develop leadership skills by serving as a volunteer leader in their local chapter.
About YWCA Bergen County
YWCA Bergen County (www.ywcabergencounty.org) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are the area’s largest provider of child care services, a recognized leader in health and fitness programs, and operator of healingSPACE, the county’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center. Celebrating nearly a century of commitment to our community, today we improve the lives of thousands of women, girls, and their families.

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Bill Brennan “Bridgegate” Complaint Allowed to Move Forward

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October 13,2016
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Fort Lee NJ, as the Ridgewood blog reported yesterday local activist Bill Brennan sued Christie in municipal court, alleging official misconduct related to the traffic jam.

Christie hired the New York Law Firm of Alston and Bird to defend him tomorrow. The waited until after the 6 O’Clock News aired to serve and file eight pages of evidence proving that they don’t understand NJ practice as it pertains to Probable Cause .

The judge ruled to advance the Bill Brennan’s complaint to the next level, rejecting the attempts by Christie’s lawyers to improperly interject themselves at this stage. On Facebook Brennan’s supporters claim,”
Today, the cause of justice was advanced a single notch…thanks to Bill Brennan!”

The criminal case complaint will now be given to the Bergen County prosecutor Gurbir Grewal to consider for indictment. Grewal a Democrat was appointed by Christie ,has some calling for him to recuse given his prior relationship as a Christie appointee. It is felt by Brennan supporters there is need a genuinely impartial special prosecutor to pick this up, indict, try and convict Governor Christie for official misconduct.

The Christie team has immediatly filed an apeal .

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Garrett Releases New Ad Focusing On Asssult allegations against Gottheimer

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October 13,2016

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Ridgewood NJ,  Garrett for Congress released a new ad today featuring explosive truths about Josh Gottheimer.

“She worked hard to purchase her very own condo and never imagined what would happen next. It was here that condo board member Josh Gottheimer aggressively intimidated and assaulted her and left her fearful in her own home. She even sought a court order to bar Josh Gottheimer from contact. Scared and violated, the victim had to move to escape Gottheimer’s harassing environment. That’s the real Josh Gottheimer. And his values aren’t New Jersey values.”

Josh Gottheimer , like his mentor Bill Clinton claims to stand for women, but as is so often the case with Clinton cronies, it’s clear that his actions don’t match his words.

Perhaps the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree , 8 years of the Clinton White House which brought forward a rash of predatory accusations against the former president and in many of these cases, Hillary is believed to have been involved in the political operation that attempted to smear and destroy the reputations of Bill Clinton’s accusers. More than just a tryst with intern Monica Lewinsky and long term relationship with Gennifer Flowers, the list of Clinton accusers runs deep;

Paula Jones: A former Arkansas state employee, Jones sued Bill Clinton in 1994 for sexual harassment. Jones claims that in 1991 then Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton propositioned and exposed himself to her in a Little Rock hotel. Clinton eventually settled with Jones out of court for $850,000, but never admitted to any wrongdoing.

Juanita Broaddrick: Broaddrick, a former nursing home administrator, alleges that Bill Clinton, who was running for Arkansas governor at the time, raped her in an Arkansas hotel room in the spring of 1978.

Kathleen Willey: Willey was a White House volunteer aide who, in March of 1998, alleged on the TV news program 60 Minutes that Bill Clinton had sexually assaulted her during his first term as President.

Eileen Wellstone: Wellstone, an English woman, alleges that Clinton sexually assaulted her after she met him at a pub near Oxford University where Clinton was a student in 1969.

Carolyn Moffet: Moffet was a legal secretary in Little Rock in 1979, said she met Governor Clinton at a political fundraiser and was invited to his hotel room. Moffet alleges that she fled the hotel room after Clinton demanded she perform sex acts on him.

Elizabeth Ward Gracen: A Miss Arkansas who would go on to win the Miss America contest in 1982, Gracen alleges that she was forced by Clinton to have sex with him shortly after she won the Miss Arkansas competition.

Becky Brown: Becky Brown was Chelsea Clinton’s nanny. L.D. Brown, an Arkansas State Trooper and Becky’s husband, claims that Clinton attempted to seduce her in while the two were in governor’s mansion.

Helen Dowdy: Dowdy, the wife of one of Hillary’s cousins, alleges that in 1986 Bill Clinton groped her on the dance floor of a wedding.

Cristy Zercher: Zercher was a flight attendant aboard Clinton’s campaign jet from 1991-1992. Zercher told the Star magazine that Clinton groped her for over 40 minutes.

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Bergen Sheriff Challenger Claims Incumbent Deceived Taxpayers

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By Alyana Alfaro • 10/12/16 4:50pm
Manuel Alfonso is running for sheriff in Bergen County. (Photo: Manuel Alfonso)

Manny Alfonso, the Republican challenger in the Bergen County sheriff race, on Wednesday accused incumbent Mike Saudino of what he termed “grant deception.” According to Alfonso, Saudino “will never make good on his  promise to reduce department spending by $200 million.”

In his statement, Alfonso went on to say that Democrats’ claims that they can save “up to $200 million in Bergen County by disbanding the county police force” are false. Alfonso also said that “the sheriff has increased spending year after year.”

Saudino’s campaign spokesperson Matt Bonasia issued the following response to Alfonso’s claims: “Manny Alfonso is entitled to have his own opinions but he is not entitled to create his own facts. These claims are outright fabrications from a desperate candidate who knows he is going to lose in November. If Manny Alfonso stuck with the facts he would be forced to admit that Sheriff Saudino has saved the taxpayers of Bergen County over $4 million through the realignment while improving public safety and that he has reduced overtime by 40% and saved $5 million since 2011 by cutting unnecessary spending.”

https://observer.com/2016/10/bergen-sheriff-challenger-claims-incumbent-deceived-taxpayers/

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Community Activist Bill Brennan has filed a lawsuit in Bergen County court against Governor Christie based upon Wildstein’s “Bridgegate ” testimony

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October 12,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, the staff of the Ridgewood blog is made up of many long-time commuters , so we have been ,to say the least,  a bit skeptical this entire “Bridgegate ” or “Bridgeapolooza” episode. The reality is that the GWB has huge traffic jams averaging over 1-hour delays during rush hour every day.

The Port Authority is hardly and paragon of virtue it’s often been the dumping ground for on the lamb public employees from New York and New Jersey and New York and New Jersey can hardly claim the mantle of puritanicalism  both states seem more often than not to be mired in corruption.

In recent “Bridgegate” not only did former Port Authority Official, David Wildstein, told Bill Baroni’s attorney, Michael Baldassare, that Governor Christie’s staff asked him to produce a list of Port Authority employees so that Democrats could be purged, just weeks after starting his $150,000-a-year job at the Port Authority in 2010.

Wildstien also claimed under oath he told Governor Christie about the lane closing. The prosecution’s star witness claimed Gov. Chris Christie was told of the traffic jams at the George Washington Bridge in the midst of the gridlock in Fort Lee in September 2013, and that Christie laughed when he heard about it.

Community Activist Bill Brennan found a way to file a lawsuit in Bergen County court against Governor Christie based upon Wildstein’s testimony.

Brennan says ,”There’s a statute in New Jersey, the Official Misconduct statute, which says that a public servant is guilty of official misconduct for the purpose to deprive another of a benefit or obtain a benefit for himself. If he refrains from taking an action that’s clearly inherent in the nature of his office. Clearly inherent in the nature in the office of the Governor is opening those lanes when you’ve been told they’re closed.

Tomorrow morning the Governor of NJ faces charges for something we all know he did. I fear life in a country where the government harms law-abiding citizens in fits of pettiness and revenge. It scares me to know that people are being coerced by officials who brag that they can destroy the lives of anyone who refuses their demands. It terrifies me that this is all out in the open and I might be alone in an open court room standing up against tyranny. “

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In a Media Coordinated Push Bergen Democrats Attack Garret over Oath Keepers, but Fail to Distance themselves from Financial ties to Middle East Terror Supporting Nations

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“This article is desperate and ridiculous at best. Rather than attack Scott Garrett for attending a meet and great with constituents at a diner in River Edge why won’t my democratic colleagues condemn and demand the return of tens of millions of dollars received by the Clinton Foundation from countries which promote awful human rights violations against women and gay people such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.”
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Weinberg Calls on AG to Investigate Garrett’s Ties to Domestic Terror Organization

By Max Pizarro • 10/11/16 1:36pm

Democrats smell blood in the 5th Congressional district, where GOP discombobulation has incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett (R-Wantage) blowing the whistle on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and seeking to harden his own brand.

That’s a troublesome brand in its own right, according to Senate Majority leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen), who today demanded that Governor Chris Christie denounce Garrett for his ties to the domestic terror organization, the Oath Keepers.

Weinberg, moreover, also called on New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino to conduct an investigation into whether Garrett violated New Jersey law.

https://observer.com/2016/10/weinberg-calls-on-ag-to-investigate-garretts-ties-to-domestic-terror-organization

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Garrett Continues to Support Trump ,says , “Hillary Clinton is not the candidate whose leadership and policies are right for America”

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October 12,2016

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Ridgewood Nj, Garrett campaign manager Sarah Neibart has issued the following statement:

“It’s not surprising that Josh Gottheimer continues to lie to the people of New Jersey and the media. The truth is Scott Garrett’s position has been consistent from the beginning. On Saturday, he denounced Donald Trump’s reprehensible comments and said he believes in Mike Pence. He has always believed that [Democratic nominee] Hillary Clinton is not the candidate whose leadership and policies are right for America. Donald Trump remains the nominee of the Republican Party, and Rep. Garrett has always said he will vote for the Republican Party nominee. Scott Garrett’s top priority in this election is stopping the Clinton-Gottheimer agenda of higher taxes, more wasteful spending, and weak national security policy.”

In a previous statement, Garrett said ,”Donald Trump’s comments are inexcusable. I am appalled that he would brag about violating a woman’s physical boundaries. As a husband and father of two daughters, I denounce his comments and the behavior that it incites. I believe that Mike Pence would be the best nominee for the Republican Party to defeat Hillary Clinton.”

The quote confused some , Garrett a tradition conservative, like Mike Pence and Trump being well Trump , a phenomenon . The quote gave rise to the idea that Garret may have joined some GOP turncoats ,  who were looking for an excuse to support Hillary Clinton . After all , if Trump gets elected the gravy train for many in Washington will ground to a halt, but Garrett’s campaign manager Sarah Neibart put that to rest , “Scott Garrett’s top priority in this election is stopping the Clinton-Gottheimer agenda of higher taxes, more wasteful spending, and weak national security policy”

 

 

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There’s a terrifying mall ‘blight’ threatening communities across America

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Ashley Lutz

Sep. 3, 2016, 8:17 PM

One in six American malls are expected to disappear in the next decade. That’s scary news for many communities.

Visits to malls declined by 50% between 2010 and 2013, according to real estate research firm Cushman & Wakefield. Analysts expect upcoming data will show an even steeper drop in mall traffic.

Mall closures could have terrifying implications for communities, Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail-consulting and investment-banking firm, told Business Insider.

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-will-happen-when-malls-shut-down-in-america-2016-9

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National Federation of Independent Business Endorses Rep. Scott Garrett

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Garrett Proud to Accept NFIB Endorsement

Ridgewood Nj, Garrett for Congress today announces the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB):

“Small businesses have a tremendous impact in the Fifth District, from creating job opportunities to providing goods and services to our community,” said Rep. Scott Garrett. “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the NFIB and I will continue to work to give small businesses the voice they deserve in Washington.”

“Congressman Garrett has consistently stood up for New Jersey small businesses throughout his career,” said NFIB National Political Director Sharon Sussin. “This past Congress, he was with small business owners on every critical vote. He is working to reduce the regulatory burden, lower taxes, and repeal Obamacare. He deserves to be re-elected so he can continue to work for limited government that frees small businesses to succeed.”

Hackettstown Mayor Maria DiGiovanni joined Garrett for a business walk-through in Hackettstown.

“Scott Garrett understands the importance that small businesses play in our community,” said DiGiovanni. “Hackettstown thrives because of our small business community, and we depend on champions in Washington like Scott Garrett who fight for them every day.”

Garrett qualified for an endorsement from the NFIB by achieving a high rating on votes scored in the current Congress. The Congressman earned 100 percent on the 14 votes NFIB has monitored so far. The list of the votes is available here.

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Organic Milk Delivered to the family’s doorstep

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October 11,2016

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Hillsdale NJ,Once upon a time in America, life was simple. Kids left their bikes unattended on the front lawn, the back door was always left open for easy and unannounced visits from neighbors, the local movie house always played two features, plus a cartoon and the newsreel, and every few days the uniformed milkman delivered his glass bottles to the family’s doorstep, the bottles filled with sweet-tasting, fresh milk, and floating atop the milk, a delicious layer of rich cream.  

Fortunately, you can once again savor sweet-tasting organic milk, its rich cream floating on top, delivered in glass bottles directly from local farms to your doorstep by our uniformed milkman.

Organic Milk Corp, also known as Farm Fresh Dairy, is an exclusive distributor of Byrne Dairy, Ronnybrook Farms products, and numerous other brand name products, to the Northern New Jersey Metro area.

For over 20 years, they have serviced the Northern New Jersey area. The company searches out products that don’t use rBST or any other type of growth hormone and food enhancing drugs.

From milk in old-fashioned glass bottles, to eggs, beef, yogurt, bread, water and more, Organic Milk Corp. draws upon the best farms in the area to bring you the highest quality products with the best possible service. The convenience of home and office delivery with an extensive, growing product line to make your life easier and your trips to the supermarket quicker. When freshness is what you want . . . we deliver!

According to Organic Milk Corp they sell the best tasting milk in New Jersey. Besides the milk being naturally superior it can even come in glass bottles which keeps the milk colder and pure in taste.

The glass bottles are recycled ,returned to the dairy, sanitized, and refilled. No container waste is added to the environment.

In addition to milk they offer many other fine products, including eggs – both brown and white, butter, cream, juices, bread, etc. We also handle a wide variety of “Organic” products, including chicken, beef and more.

All you need to do to begin receiving the best tasting milk, produce, beef, seafood, desserts and much more for your family, just call us at 201-224-8489 or email [email protected]

123 Patterson St
Hillsdale, New Jersey
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Gottheimer with help from the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund push for more bank bailouts

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October 11,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, Josh Gottheimer has picked up the support of another special interest looking to scam the US taxpayer out of more money. Gottheimer and his “Bailout Nation” are getting help from the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund which is looking to spend $1.3 million supporting Gottheimer, including $146,000 for online ads, $529,000 for mailings and $590,000 for TV ads .

Congressmen Scott Garrett in an effort to end bank bailouts crossed the Realtors group by pushing a bill in 2013 that would have scaled back the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed agencies that buy mortgages from lenders.

The bill, known as the PATH Act, (Protecting American Taxpayers and Home­owners), would have ended the government guarantee that stands behind mortgage-backed securities issued by Fannie and Freddie and relieve taxpayers of the burden of among other things of bailing out subprime mortgages issued by banks.

In 2013 Garret called the PATH Act a bill that would create a sustainable housing finance system, saying, “Approximately five years ago our nation was hit with an unprecedented financial crisis.  Today, I am pleased to be introducing legislation that continues the process of addressing the core cause of it—the government’s misguided efforts at allocating mortgage credit through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

“The federal government’s domination of the housing finance market has left taxpayers on the hook for $5.1 trillion in mortgage guarantees.  The PATH Act finally takes control away from Washington bureaucrats and allows the American people the freedom to have more choices in determining which mortgage best suits their needs.

“The PATH Act will finally end the largest bailout in history and will put our country back on a path to a sustainable housing finance market that benefits both taxpayers and homebuyers.  I urge its swift passage by Congress and look forward to it being signed by the President.”

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Feds renew contested allegations in Democratic Senator Menendez case

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NEWARK — More than a year after a judge dismissed four counts of bribery in the corruption case against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and Florida ophthalmologist Dr. Salomon Melgen, a federal grand jury Thursday renewed the accusations in a superseding indictment.

Menendez, a Democrat from Paramus, was originally indicted in April 2015 along with Melgen, who prosecutors allege gave the senator more than $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions in exchange for Menendez intervening in federal matters involving Melgen.

The bribery charges returned in Thursday’s superseding indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court in Newark, concern a $20,000 payment Melgen made to the Fund to Uphold the U.S. Constitution, a trust formed by the senator “to defray the outstanding costs of a politically charged recall effort,” according to a motion filed by Menendez’s defense team in July 2015.

https://www.nj.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/10/feds_re-file_contested_charges.html#incart_river_home