Four Republican candidates seeking election to public office in Bergen County are scheduled to attend a hearing today on a challenge to their nominating petitions brought by the county party chairman. Todd South, The Record, Read more
With a record number of New Jersey residents holding jobs, Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday announced the state will be able to offer $200 million in tax relief to businesses by cutting their contributions to unemployment insurance. Claude Brodesser-Akner, NJ.com, Read more
Hello Im helping promote a fundraiser i believe in. Organizer was kind to start this and will not take a dime from it. All will go to ASPCA to save animals and Food Bank for NYC to feed the hungry. 28 more days left. When its over and the money is sent to both charities I will be posting the proof showing the money was received by these 2 charities. Lets reach our goal 6 donation already hopefully we can make it to more. Any questions you can always contact the organizer also. Thank you.
Organized by: shamanie maharaj
Buy a tshirt to help feed the hungry and save an animal.
For every tshirt bought the money will help feed someone and save an animal. The money will go directly to the ASPCA and the Food Bank for NYC
All funds raised will go to shamanie maharaj, the organizer for ASPCA and Food Bank for NYC.
Ridgewood Nj, NJ.COM is reporting that Josh Gottheimer received $1,000 from former disgraced former NJ Senator Bob”the Torch,” Torricelli . “The Torch” was the subject of a lengthy federal ethics probe that ended his political career in 2002.
The Torch, as he’s known, was forced out nearly 13 years ago following a series of seamy revelations that he’d accepted lavish gifts from David Chang,a businessman North Korean ties which in turned prompted the Senate Ethics Committee to issue a formal letter of admonishment.
Many credit Torricelli’s swift fall from grace because he was so good at alienating fellow Democrats and was incapable of taking any blame for his misdeeds. Others say his lavish lifestyle ,expensive watches and suits rubbed too many people the wrong way .
Ridgewood NJ, In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) urges customers to stay alert when driving near work zones. When driving in and around work zones drivers must be attentive and alert to changes – changes that a distracted driver may not notice in time to prevent an accident.
“Every day we have hundreds of employees working in the street to keep the lights on and homes safe and warm,” said John Latka, senior vice president of electric and gas operations for PSE&G. “To ensure their safety and yours, please slow down and pay full attention when driving through work zones.”
PSE&G crews are continuously working on projects to improve electric reliability and ensure that we can continue to support a safe, clean and reliable gas system well into the future. To ensure traffic moves safely, PSE&G employees, local police, and licensed and approved contractors provide cones, flagmen and signage at work sites, as needed, to minimize interruptions.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is an annual spring campaign to encourage safe driving through work zones. Driver-related factors that affect work zone crashes include speeding, in-vehicle distractions and inattentive or aggressive driving. In 2014, the most recent year for which national data is available, distracted driving was a factor in 16 percent of fatal crashes in work zones, while speeding was a factor in 29 percent.
In the world of business, it is important to have an approachable and professional image that makes it clear what you represent. We have many different options to help you better yourself and your career by putting the best possible image forward.
A simple headshot might seem like something anybody could do, but there are a lot of nuances that people don’t think about. What kind of lighting do you want? What should be in the background? Do you want to present yourself in formal attire or in something more casual? Should the image show you working or just smiling at the camera? These are all questions that a skilled photographer can answer, and be able to put you in just the right position to get the perfect shot.
If you have a business to promote, a good headshot can give your company a personal touch by giving customers a chance to identify with the person you choose to be the face of your business. If you are searching for a job, you can use a commercial picture to draw more attention to your application, and give potential employers an idea of whom they will be hiring. In any of these scenarios, having a commercial photographer on hand will help you make these decisions and properly promote yourself. You will be able to set just the right tone for anything you want to do.
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Readers say , “no money need change hands for a conflict of interest to exist. It even looks worse when you see it all in writing. NJ Law states that a conflict of interest need not be financial in nature but merely a perception of partiality to the issue in question. This is clearly more than a perception, it is a reality. Gwenn morally should have recused herself but since she hasn’t , the Council should have asked her. It is their right and also protects the reputation of the governing body.
Ms. Fraser was more than an employee of Valley, but also an officer. And yes, she was already an officer at the time of the donation.
Can anybody donate to a cause they approve of? Sure. But Ms. Hauck was running for a representative elective office that was going to make important decisions about the hospital. Even merely to protect her from any taint of a conflict (political donations are in the public record), most people would not donate to the campaign. The fact that that happened was one of many indications of how confident they were about being immune.
Regarding Bernie Walsh, I don’t get it. Any candidate can express an opinion. That means she never pretended to be neutral. or lied to get votes, unlike some. And no money changed hands.
Ms. Fraser is of course entitled to her opinion but would have done better to protect her favored candidate by not donating to her campaign. Council members of a different stripe might have urged such a person to recuse. The killer is that recusal is entirely a matter of conscience.
As for Mr. Albano, why do you think a call was made (in my opinion, not an email message) to Mike Sedon’s employer claiming a “conflict of interest” (which did not exist) to try to force him choose between his job and his council candidacy, leaving the field open to candidate Albano?
April 9,2016
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Montvale NJ, Rep. Scott Garret addressed students at Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale about the role of Congress and the importance of financial literacy.
Seinfeld GIFs Help Explain the “Fiduciary” Rule
https://financialservices.house.gov/blog/?postid=400499
Garrett also toured some New Jersey Businesses in Bergen County were “precision” is the name of the game at Glebar Company a manufacturer of industrial equipment in Ramsey. Less precise, however, are the mountains of rules and regulations passed down from Washington, D.C. that bludgeon businesses here at home and depress hiring in New Jersey.
Garrett also stopped by Nova Electric in Bergenfield to discuss their business and the concerns many Americans are having about the state of the economy.
Then a trip to Wallkill Valley High School ‘Stuff the Bus’ full of food to help restock the shelves at the Sussex County food pantry. Local initiative always seems more effective the big government one size fits all programs .
TROUT STOCKING HOTLINE: 609-633-6765
Trout Season Opens April 9, 2016
2016 Weekly Stocking Schedules
2016 Trout Allocations by Water and Day Stocked
Fishing Access to Trout Stocked Waters by County
Trout Fishing Facts & Information (pdf, 31kb)
2016 Trout Regulations (pdf, 215kb)
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2016
Updates/Changes
The 2016 season is positioned once again to provide the normally superb trout fishing opportunities New Jersey anglers have grown to expect and appreciate. The average size of the stocked trout has already exceeded the baseline target for the entire season of 10.5 inches, and we still have several weeks before the first trout is stocked into New Jersey waters.
Ten Bonus Broodstock Lakes and the breeder stocking programs will once again provide plenty of trophy size fish within a short drive from anywhere in the state. Stream flows are roaring and the lakes and ponds are at full pool from the recent rains making all of the trout stocked waterbodies ready for the 570,000 rainbow trout raised at the Pequest Trout Hatchery.Rainbow Trout, including giant broodstock, will be stocked this springTrout Stocking Regulations signs are again equipped with QR Codes! A quick scan with a smart phone brings up the entire spring stocking schedule, complete with all seven weeks of stocking following Opening Day on April 9. The schedule includes day of the week and the number of trout stocked. This helped guide anglers to other fishing opportunities throughout the state right from their favorite fishing spot.
A new type of license is now available to anglers introducing a “Buddy” to freshwater fishing. The Fishing Buddy License offers both a current and a new angler (or two new anglers) reduced price fishing licenses! The discounted licenses are available to resident anglers ages 16 to 65, or nonresident anglers over age 16, who purchase their freshwater fishing license with a “Buddy.” Eligibility requires at least one new angler.Anglers are reminded that as a result of a disease outbreak at the Pequest hatchery (2013/2014) the division is rearing Rainbow Trout only. A silver lining to this is that studies have shown that rainbows are more aggressive and more likely to fall victim to a well-presented lure or baited hook, much to the satisfaction of more trout anglers, particularly on Opening Day.For those anglers who just love to catch Brown Trout or Brook Trout, there are still opportunities out there.
Waterbodies such as the South Branch Raritan River, Pequannock River and Big Flat Brook, (to name a few) have naturally reproducing trout in them that will surprise and delight many lucky anglers with their beautiful markings and coloration.There are also waters in New Jersey that remain cool enough to support trout year round and contain holdover Brook and Brown Trout from previous stockings. Releasing Brook and Brown Trout will help preserve these opportunities well into the future. These trout, in addition to the Rainbow Trout stocked this spring from Pequest will no doubt keep New Jersey as one of the top trout fishing destinations in the East.
Ten lakes received an additional helping of large broodstock through the State’s Bonus Broodstock program. Each year a different set of waters is selected statewide, and there’s bound to be an opportunity near you. These waterbodies generally receive 30 – 50 of these extra large trout.The odds of catching a big one are in your favor if you try one of these waters: Colonial Lake (Mercer), Crystal Lake (Burlington), Grenloch Lake (Camden), Lake Ocquittunk (Sussex), Mac’s Pond (Monmouth), Manny’s Pond (Hunterdon), Mt. Hope Pond (Morris), Nomahegan Park Pond (Union), South Vineland Park Pond (Cumberland), and Whites Pond (Bergen). Bonus Broodstock Details.Anglers should be aware that most trout-stocked waters are always closed to fishing during the 3 weeks leading up to
Opening Day (March 21 – April 9, 2016 at 8 a.m.). There are several waters that remain open for fishing: Lake Hopatcong (Morris/Sussex), Mountain Lake (Warren), Prospertown Lake (Ocean), Lake Shenandoah (Ocean), Swartswood Lake (Sussex), and the section of Lawrence Brook from Davidsons Mill Rd. to Church Lane are open year round to fishing.
Catch and Release Only, Seasonal, and Year-Round Trout Conservation Areas and designated Holdover Trout Lakes are also open to fishing. However, trout caught in any of these waters during this period must be released immediately. Note that, fishing is not permitted on Seasonal Trout Conservation Areas from 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m. on April 9, 2016.
Trout can be harvested from the state’s two Trophy Trout Lakes, Merrill Creek and Round Valley Reservoirs. Be sure to check the Freshwater Digest for regulations pertaining to these waters.Fish and Wildlife will place “Hook-a-Winner” jaw-tags on 1,000 Rainbow Trout stocked in the spring. Anglers who catch a Hook-a-Winner trout can claim their prize (a certificate and patch) by contacting the Pequest Trout Hatchery 908-637-4173 ext. 113.Each spring, the Division’s Pequest Trout Hatchery stocks over 570,000 rainbow trout into 88 streams and 88 ponds and lakes located throughout New Jersey. Nearly 1/3 of these trout, 183,000, will await anglers on opening day. No doubt more than a few of the 14-16″ trout stocked last fall or winter are alive and well, just waiting to be caught this spring. The majority of trout average 10½ inches but large breeders, measuring 15 – 21″, and weighing up to 5 pounds are also distributed in the early weeks of the season. The state’s sixteen major trout streams are stocked every week following Opening Day and are closed to fishing from 5 am to 5 pm on the day of stocking to allow the trout a chance to disperse.
All other waters are open to fishing on stocking days, following opening day, with most stocked at least three times. Since every county has waters that are stocked with trout, trout fishing opportunities are never too far away.Don’t forget that a fishing license and trout stamp is required to fish for trout if you are 16 years or older. Children under 16 and New Jersey residents 70 years and older can fish for free. Licenses and stamps may be obtained through one of the many license agents statewide, or online.
2016 SPRING TROUT STOCKING UPDATES / CHANGES3/1/16 – Hamilton Fire Pond (Monmouth Co.) – Dropped from stocking program.3/1/16 – Hooks Creek Lake (Middlesex Co.) – Returned to program as salinity levels for trout and other freshwater fish species have returned to suitable levels. The storm surge from Superstorm Sandy in 2012 pushed saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean into the lake resulting in unsuitable salinity levels.3/1/16 – Trout Brook – Hackettstown (Warren Co.) – Dropped from stocking program.Any deviations from the stocking schedule will be noted here, on the 2016 Spring Stocking Schedules page and on the Trout Hotline (609-633-6765).
County of Bergen Health Services HazMat team Called to a Home in Glen Rock
Glen Rock NJ, A County of Bergen Health Services HazMat team was called to a home in Glen Rock late Thursday evening, 04/07 after a male resident opened a “mysterious” package in the home’s basement and was exposed to an unknown white powder. The initial 911 telephone call requesting help was answered by Glen Rock PD shortly before 10 PM. The resident refused medical aid. A HazMat team was still working on scene as of Thursday at midnight. Glen Rock PD units also responded to the location, which was at 459 Prospect Street.
UPDATE: Shortly after 12 midnight, it was determined that the although the substance found was not hazardous, it was not the substance identified on the package’s label.
April 6, 2016
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Ridgewood NJ, In a unanimous vote, the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors appointed William (“Bill”) Crosbie as the new Executive Director of NJ TRANSIT during a special meeting today. The appointment is effective on or about April 25, 2016.
Mr. Crosbie succeeds Dennis J. Martin, who has served as the agency’s interim Executive Director since December, 2015. Mr. Martin will resume his previous position as VP/GM of NJ TRANSIT’s Bus Operations Division.
“I would like to thank Governor Christie and the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors for this tremendous opportunity to serve the more than 900,000 people who utilize the New Jersey Transit system each year,” said incoming Executive Director Crosbie. “I am anxious to roll up my sleeves and stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of NJ TRANSIT to address the service, safety, equipment and facility needs of our customers and our infrastructure.”
Prior to Executive Director Crosbie’s appointment, he served as President & CEO as well as Regional Director for North America for SYSTRA USA, an international transportation engineering consulting firm. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading day-to-day operations as well as the strategic development of the firm.
In addition to serving as Vice President of Railroad Programs for the Parsons Corporation, Executive Director Crosbie spent more than seven years as the Chief Operating Officer of Amtrak where he directed the transportation, engineering (infrastructure), mechanical (rolling stock), police and security, environmental, health, and safety functions.
“Bill Crosbie brings a depth of background in operations, transportation, engineering, finance, and security to New Jersey Transit that is perfectly suited to address the needs facing the agency at this important time,” said Acting Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman Richard T. Hammer.
Executive Director Crosbie is a transportation security expert and Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the transportation field. He is a regular guest lecturer at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School on intelligence analysis, cyber security, and infrastructure protection. He has served on numerous Boards including the Boards of Directors for Washington Union Station Redevelopment Corporation and Chicago Union Station.
Executive Director Crosbie holds a Master of Arts degree in Security Studies from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and an Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
photos by Boyd Loving Sen. Bob Menendez
Outspoken in their defense of President Obama’s right to get his Supreme Court nominee considered, New Jersey Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker sing a different tune when it comes to whether Governor Christie should be able to do the same thing. Herb Jackson, The Record Read more
Sen. Cory Booker also by Boyd Loving
Rep Scott Garrett promoting North Jersey Business
Rep Scott Garrett on Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule: Another roadblock between people and their financial goals
Apr 6, 2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, issued the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced their finalized rule for retirement advisors—known as the “fiduciary rule”—that could turn retirement planning into an unaffordable luxury. The hyper-partisan rule was unveiled at the liberal think tank, the Center for American Progress, with a group of Democrat lawmakers.
“Saving for the future shouldn’t be a privilege for the wealthy, and Washington doesn’t need to put another roadblock between people and their financial goals. By ignoring the advice of the SEC and Congress, the DOL’s rule will increase the cost of retirement advice for lower- and middle-income Americans while creating a preferred class of rich investors. I will continue to fight for everyone’s right to get good financial advice because—unlike this administration—I believe in the people of New Jersey to make the best choices for their families and their futures.”
The DOL fiduciary rule could result in many people finding out that their accounts are too small to qualify for professional advice because providers will be forced to only service large accounts. In many cases, minimum account balances will increase substantially, effectively shutting down the ability of average investors to receive advice. It could also limit access to financial products that people are able to utilize when developing a retirement savings portfolio.
In October, Congressman Garrett voted for H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act, which would block the DOL’s rule and ask for advice and expertise from the Securities and Exchange Commission before implementing any new rules.
Feature Now Available for Android, iOS Users
April 5,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is capitalizing on the success of the NJ TRANSIT mobile app by announcing the ability for bus customers to purchase one-way tickets for select New York/New Jersey interstate routes.
NJ TRANSIT bus customers will be able to use the popular mobile app to purchase their one-way tickets for interstate bus travel on Bus Routes Nos. 126, 156, 158 and 159. The NJ TRANSIT mobiel app’s popularity has grown steadily since its inception in 2013 as the My Tix program, with 800,000 customer accounts. This latest enhancement provides another option for ticket-purchases for customers.
The NJ TRANSIT mobile app is available for free download on any web-enabled iOS or Android device. To make a purchase, customers simply install the app and then create an account, which will securely save a customer’s profile information and purchase history for ease of use.
“Customers have told us how much they love the ease and convenience that mobile apps provide,’’ said NJ TRANSIT’s interim Executive Director Dennis Martin. “We are very excited to offer this latest expansion of the mobile app as it gives our bus customers the ability to purchase tickets for their New York/New Jersey interstate travels. With every new app release we continue to make it even better.’’
The NJ TRANSIT mobile ticketing has continued to evolve. In September 2015, NJ TRANSIT customers were offered the convenience and ease to utilize their mobile devices to access MyTix, NJ TRANSIT train schedules, DepartureVision, MyBus and trip planning functionality, allowing them to quickly make travel plans, buy tickets and get transit information. Also at that time, all customers were offered the chance to pay with PayPal, allowing NJ TRANSIT customers to transfer payments electronically.
FAA PROPOSED TETERBORO RUNWAY 19 ROUTE
Here is Hackensack’s webpage which also has a link for complaints. Their page explains it well.
https://www.hackensack.org/Teterboro
On April 4th the visual approach (5 mile visibility, 3000 ceiling) for airplaneslanding at Teterboro will change. If residents want to communicate their concern about this change, they can call the hotline 201/288-8828 to register a complaint or file a complaint online here. All comments will be reviewed by Teterboro Airport Noise Office staff who will follow up with residents. Complaint statistics will be shared with the FAA.
It is important that the public register their complaints about aircraft noise. Complaints are one of the few ways to monitor how the 6 month study will affect local quality of life.
