Category: Woodbridge

Turning Around the NJ Economy

With business leaders across the Garden State expressing optimism about expansion and higher profits next year, Jersey lawmakers are discussing how best to keep the positive momentum moving forward.

During a New Jersey Business and Industry Association Public Policy forum in Woodbridge, Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said it’s important to remember that if we don’t get government out of the way and put business in a position where they can do business, we’re not going to have better jobs.

“We’re not going to have more jobs. I believe that if we let the private sector do their thing, jobs will be created,” Bramnick said.

Democratic State Senate Budget Committee boss Paul Sarlo disagreed.

“I’m proud of the bipartisan incentive bills passed by the legislature that focus on job creation and giving companies incentives to come to the Garden State,” he said. “But now we have to focus in on creating more jobs, continue to create more jobs, and not over-rely on property taxes

Assembly Speaker-elect Vinnie Prieto said optimism is great but you also have to build a strong foundation to be able to build that building.

“I come from the building trades,” he said. (Matthau/NJ101.5)

https://nj1015.com/turning-around-the-nj-economy-audio/ 

Christie signs bill to nix unemployment tax surcharge
By Jared Kaltwasser

The start of the new fiscal year won’t bring a new unemployment tax surcharge for employers.

Gov. Chris Christie made sure of that Friday, when he signed a bill postponing the 10 percent surcharge. The move will save employers about $300 million in the 2014 fiscal year.

The measure had bipartisan support, and was a top priority for many business groups, who said companies would have difficulty withstanding the surcharge at a time of recovery, both from the economic recession and Hurricane Sandy.

Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin (D-Woodbridge) said New Jersey is still in a “fragile position,” with high unemployment and slower economic growth than its neighbors and much of the nation.

“The last thing our businesses need is an additional tax hit,” he said. “This is the responsible thing to do to ensure our businesses can continue focusing on job creation and economic development.”

https://www.njbiz.com/article/20130701/NJBIZ01/130709981/Christie-signs-bill-to-nix-unemployment-tax-surcharge?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Wake%20Up%20Call%20NJ&utm_campaign=Wake%20Up%20Call

NJT: Thanksgiving Holiday Service Information

As NJ TRANSIT continues its storm-recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the agency will offer nearly normal Thanksgiving service levels on most lines to ensure customers’ travel plans go smoothly over the holiday weekend.

NJ TRANSIT is reminding customers that rail service may be subject to delays and cancellations as a result of ongoing storm recovery efforts.  Due to residual storm impacts, Gladstone Branch rail service remains suspended until further notice, and Newark Light Rail will continue to operate on a modified schedule between Newark Penn and Broad Street stations (service every half hour).  In addition, North Jersey Coast Line service will experience delays of up to 15 minutes between Long Branch and Woodbridge stations over the holiday weekend.  Most inbound (to Newark/New York) North Jersey Coast Line trains will depart stations five minutes earlier between Long Branch and Woodbridge.  For post-hurricane service updates, click here.

On Wednesday, November 21, trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule on all lines (except Gladstone Branch, which remains suspended until further notice).  Click here for detailed schedules.  Additional “early getaway” service will operate from New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal starting at 1 p.m. on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast (to Long Branch only), Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex (from New York only), Pascack Valley (modified getaway service) and Port Jervis lines.

Light rail service will operate as follows:

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekday schedule
River Line will operate on a weekday schedule.
Newark Light Rail continues to operate on a modified schedule, with limited service between Newark Penn Station and Grove St. Station operating every 10-15 minutes, due to residual impacts from Hurricane Sandy.  Limited peak period service is operating between Newark Penn and Broad St. Station.

Bus Service:

Schedules vary by route—view holiday schedule information here.  Selected routes will operate on special holiday schedules to match service with ridership demand, including early getaway service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal between noon and 4 p.m. to accommodate the heaviest travel, with less frequent service during the peak periods and later in the evening due to lower ridership.

Emergency trans-Hudson shuttle bus/ferry service

On Wednesday, November 21, the following emergency shuttle bus/ferry service routes will provide early getaway service:

To PNC Arts Center (Holmdel, Garden State Parkway Exit 116):  Early getaway service from Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station will start at 1:30 p.m.  Service will operate on a load and go basis until 8 p.m.
To Ramsey/Rt. 17 Station (Ramsey):  Shuttle bus service from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in Weehawken will start at 12 p.m. and operate every 30 minutes until 8 p.m.
To Hoboken Terminal:  Ferry service from Pier 79 (West 39th St. in Midtown Manhattan) will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Service from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. will operate every 30 minutes to accommodate the busiest travel period.
To Liberty State Park:  Ferry service from Battery Park (Lower Manhattan) will operate every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and every 10 minutes from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To Summit Station:  Shuttle bus service from Liberty State Park to Summit will start at 12 p.m. and operate every 30 minutes until 8 p.m.
To Gladstone Branch stations:  Shuttle bus service from Summit Station to Gladstone, Peapack, Far Hills, Millington, Gillette, Murray Hill, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Lyons, Berkeley Heights and New Providence stations will start at 12 p.m. and operate every 30 minutes until 8 p.m.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 22, trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule (except Gladstone Branch, which remains suspended until further notice).  Click here for detailed schedules.  To accommodate customers traveling to and from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NJ TRANSIT will add extra trains on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast (between Long Branch and New York only), Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex and Port Jervis lines.

Light rail service will operate as follows:

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule—however, direct service between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken will operate every 20 minutes
River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Newark Light Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule between Newark Penn and Grove Street stations, and on a modified schedule between Newark Penn and Broad Street stations (service every half hour).

Bus Service:

Holiday bus schedules vary by route—view holiday schedule information here.  Selected bus routes will operate extra service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal for customers traveling to the parade.  Special service on the No. 111 bus route from New York to the Jersey Gardens Mall, as well as on the No. 70 and No. 73 bus routes to Livingston Mall, will begin operating before midnight on Thanksgiving night.

On Friday, November 23, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule on all rail lines (except Gladstone Branch, which remains suspended until further notice).  Click here for detailed schedules.   Additional New York-bound trains will operate between 10 a.m. and noon on the Northeast Corridor.  On the Morris & Essex Lines, one additional midday train to New York will operate.  Customers are encouraged to travel early, if possible, when ridership is light.  Select morning peak period trains on the Northeast Corridor will not operate on Friday, due to expected light ridership.

Light rail service will operate as follows:

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule—however, direct service between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken will operate every 20 minutes
River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule between Newark Penn and Grove Street stations, and on a modified schedule between Newark Penn and Broad Street stations (service every half hour).

Bus Service:

Schedules vary by route—view holiday schedule information here.  Selected routes will operate on special holiday schedules to match service with ridership demand, with less frequent service during the peak periods due to lower ridership.

Extra bus service to New Jersey malls

Starting Friday, November 23 and continuing through December 24, NJ TRANSIT will offer additional bus service to major New Jersey shopping destinations to accommodate extended store hours and busy shopping times throughout the day.  Throughout the holiday shopping season, extra trips or expanded service will be offered on several bus routes serving malls and shopping centers throughout the state, including Garden State Plaza, IKEA Paramus, Jersey Gardens, Livingston Mall, Harmon Meadow/Mill Creek in Secaucus, Willowbrook Mall, Wayne Towne Center Mall and West Belt Mall.  Note:  Special service on the No. 111 bus route from New York to the Jersey Gardens Mall, as well as on the No. 70 and No. 73 bus routes to Livingston Mall, will begin operating before midnight on Thanksgiving night.

Kids ride free on NJT

For the Thanksgiving holiday, NJ TRANSIT’s Family Super Saver Fare, which allows up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying adult, will be in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 21 until 6 a.m. Monday, November 26.

Travel tips

Check Schedules in Advance:  Additional service will be provided on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  Plan your trip online to take advantage of extra trains and buses.
Travel Early on Friday, November 23:  On Friday, NJ TRANSIT rail lines will operate on a modified weekday schedule with additional trains during the late morning hours.  Avoid the crowds by traveling during the traditional peak-period (6-9 a.m.) when ridership is light.
Allow Extra Travel Time:  Traffic congestion during the holidays may affect bus travel times to and from New York City, so customers should plan accordingly.
Ticketing:  Purchase round-trip tickets at the start of your trip to speed your return.  Use ticket vending machines or see a ticket agent, if available, to avoid possible surcharges.  Bus customers departing Port Authority Bus Terminal are reminded that tickets must be purchased before boarding the bus.
Luggage:  Travel as light as possible.  Passengers with luggage or packages should use the overhead racks or designated luggage spaces.  On multilevel trains, customers with large bags should use the mezzanine levels at the ends of each car.

https://savejersey.com/2012/08/its-time-for-the-kyrillos-campaign-to-bust-a-move/

Christie in late Senate race push for Joe Kyrillos

After months of running an underdog challenge to U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, Joseph Kyrillos has finally unleashed his most effective weapon: Gov. Chris Christie.

But a series of campaign events beginning this week with the popular governor may come too late for the Republican state senator, according to political analysts and polls. Mr. Kyrillos trailed Mr. Menendez 55% to 37% in a Quinnipiac University Polling Institute survey of likely voters released on Tuesday, a growing deficit in an uphill battle.

The poll comes as the pace of the New Jersey Senate race picks up. Mr. Kyrillos released his third television ad, featuring images of him and Mr. Christie. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former New Jersey Gov. Christie Whitman held fundraisers for Mr. Kyrillos last week, and first lady Mary Pat Christie is hosting an event for him in Woodbridge Thursday.  (Haddon, The Wall Street Journal)

https://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443854204578061023458021136.html

stay with me people

Those without souls have only themselves to sell which was exactly the point of the original posting. “You are known by the company you keep” my ma always told me. Aronsohn’s besties include one ethical nightmare after another (Bradley excluded). Richardson, Clinton, MCGREEVEY….His public image consultants, White Horse Strategies (Henne & Shields), hasn’t scrubbed him clean (yet). Henne who? you might ask…his company bio states that he “spent two years as a Communications Aide in the Office of the New Jersey Governor.” Yep, THAT NJ Governor..A 2004 Bergen Record article states, “Joshua Henne, 26, worked on McGreevey’s campaign before becoming a governor’s aide. A 2000 Emory University graduate with no experience outside of New Jersey political campaigns and government, he held the $45,000-a-year aide position for less than nine months before moving to the Board of Public Utilities.” NJ Governor James E. McGreevey hires a dozen “Pretty Boys”, Big jobs: No experience needed Bergen Record ^ | 10.10.04 Again, from his bio ,”Joshua has drafted remarks for Governors, Senators, Congressmen, State Legislators, Mayors, Council members”…ever watch Aronsohn in a meeting?? Can’t seem to stay off the personal communications device…..he’s either mute or parroting “drafted remarks” that rode in on a White Horse..as one politcal analyst put it, “Mayors are control freaks because you can do it.” Not so sure it’s a good idea to model yourself after the former mayor of Woodbridge, Paul

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