By Pete Oneglia | June 5, 2024, 12:01 am | in News
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Don’t bet against a team [John Currie] put together.” – Passaic County Commissioner Bartlett
TOP STORY: GOP Primary Voters Stick it to Trump in NJ
New Jersey voters have fewer protections than New York voters, according to NJ Monitor.
A lawyer says that Senator Menendez advocated for his ally’s company because it was ‘good for New Jersey’, according to NJ Monitor. With an independent candidacy, Menendez looms over the election, according to NJ Spotlight. A FBI agent detailed the surveillance of the Senator, according to NJ.com.
A judge will decide the fate of 1,800 Atlantic County ballots that were opened too soon, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Rep. Van Drew’s legislation to rename two post offices for local heroes was passed, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: Murphy’s approval rating 46%; Gottheimer touted high-speed internet; thousands gathered for Trump rally, Van Drew welcomed Trump, who said ‘we’re going to win’ NJ, will ‘shut down deadly sanctuary cities‘ made endorsem*nt of Serrano Glassner; Fulop celebrates reservoir trail
The primary featured collisions in both parties.
Rep. Kim emerged victorious in the Democratic Senate primary.
Republican Curtis Bashaw won the GOP Senate primary, a race with national implications. Bashaw had an early lead over chief rival Christine Serrano Glassner, who was endorsed by former President Trump, and had touted the endorsem*nt in the final hours of the race.
In a key test for party organizations, Chief Thomas Adamo won the Passaic County sheriff’s primary race, defeating rival former Sheriff Speziale; the PCDC-backed commissioner candidates also prevailed, in a big win for Chairman Currie’s Democratic organization. Speziale thanked his supporters, but hasn’t conceded yet, sayin there are ‘more votes to be counted’, according to NJ.com.
In CD2, Alexander and Salerno are in a tight race to challenge Rep. Van Drew, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In CD3, Assemblyman Conaway won the primary battle to succeed Rep. Kim, now the Democratic Senate candidate. Conaway had an early lead and emerged the winner.
In CD8, Rep. Menendez prevailed in his primary battle with Hoboken Mayor Bhalla. Menendez expressed confidence in the morning, touting his track record. Menendez won on the strength of North Hudson turnout, according to Hudson County View.
President Biden and former President Trump won their primaries in the state, according to NJ.com.
Thousands of NJ Dems voted ‘uncommitted’ to voice frustration with President Biden’s support for Israel, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
NJ primary voters had reservations about Trump and Bidne, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Here are some key takeaways from the primary, according to Politico NJ.
ICYMI: Potential Menendez replacement names; Crispi wants Trump GOP loyalty pledge; Bashaw says Kim ‘not a strong candidate‘; key races to watch; Baraka clear choice for guv for Newark; Kim teamed up w/ Altman; Mastrangelo back on team; Passaic candidates clash as time tick down; Trump endorsem*nt spices up GOP Senate primary; Durr looks to recapture magic; in CD3, Dems debated; Crispi’s star rising; Dem Senate candidates debated; Ocean GOP backing Bashaw; Sherrill took aggressive approach to Trump rally; in CD10, contenders filed to run; CD10 names, Armstead collecting signatures; Vainieri endorsed Guy for HCDO chair; Fulop held town hall; Glassner looking to pull Bashaw into fight; as Passaic intensifies, Speziale endorsed by Fulop; Murphy addressed campus unrest; Malinowski eying chair of Hunterdon Dems; Fulop launching down-ballot effort
The NJEDA will host ‘open houses’ on offshore wind.
Orsean will chair the NJ Utilities Association, according to ROI-NJ.
ICYMI: NJSBA president condemned judge’s remarks; Senate passed OPRA legislation, boos and jeers greeted vote
Former Senator Bob Gordon discusses his career and insights on current events.
An Insider NJ movie review of ‘Civil War’.
Download and read Insider NJ’s 2024 Advance and Insider NJ’s 2024 African-American List
In Bloomfield, Councilwoman Mundell prevailed in the mayoral primary against interim Mayor Gamble.
In Perth Amboy, Mayor Caba prevailed in the Democratic primary.
In Atlantic City, Mayor Small said critics are racist in a Facebook post, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Boonton, a fire damaged former Governor Codey’s funeral home, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Bridgewater, resolutions were approved to pay for turf fields, according to TAPinto.
In Camden, Rutgers is spending $60M to renovate a streetscape, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Fairfield, the town moved to outlaw Airbnbs and bamboo planting, according to TAPinto.
In Highland Park, the next phase of the downtown redevelopment will be unveiled, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Hoboken, the council will form a committee to investigate how the ‘Pellegrini memo’ was leaked, according to the Jersey Journal.
In Howell, there’s a close GOP race for mayor, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Moorestown, a lake is looking better, according to Burlington County Times.
In Neptune, the Dems split, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Paterson, the police union called a arbitrator ruling stifling, according to Paterson Press. The city wants more state aid to offset property tax increases, according to Paterson Press.
In Plainfield, McRae and Hockaday won the Democratic primary, according to TAPinto.
In Pleasantville, there’s a close race for the Democratic nod to run for mayor, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Randolph, a police captain was named to a council seat, according to the Daily Record.
In Readington, the GOP incumbents won the primary, according to TAPinto.
In Somerville, one of the busiest streets is closing for a month, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Spring Lake Heights, the town is setting a wireless ordinance to gain control from some 5G carriers, according to TAPinto.
In Tewksbury, an animal control ordinance was reintroduced, according to NJ Hills.
In Toms River, the mayor passed a first key election test, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Warren, the hiring of a forensic IT vendor was questioned by residents, according to NJ Hills. Croson and Blick won the GOP primary, according to TAPinto.
In Wayne, a Paterson contractor is suing the school district in a bidding dispute, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Wildwood Crest, some primary voters received Wildwood ballots, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: In White, warehouse five-year fight over; in Paterson, Mendez declared victory; Velez won; Abdelaziz won; in Montclair, Baskerville won mayoralty; in Orange, Mayor Warren secured re-election; in Irvington, Vauss’ allies swept; guide to municipal elections; in Annandale, ongoing book battle; in New Brunswick, freedom of press case may go to state SC; in Roxbury, BOE decision to rescind transgender protections
Insider NJ columnist Andrew Leven writes ‘Hunter Biden – Lemon, or Lemonade?‘
Insider NJ columnist Bob Hennelly writes ‘A Bright Spot Amidst a Bleak EMS Week‘ and ‘Afghani Family Who Helped U.S. Uplifted by FDU’s Global Reach‘ and ‘Wildwood Proves Trump Maga Fever Still Raging‘ and ‘Gaza’s Fate Looms Large in NJ Dems June Primary Debate‘
Insider NJ columnist Carl Golden writes ‘‘Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game!?’‘
Insider NJ columnist former Senator Bernard Kenny writes ‘America 2024: A Matter of Life and Death‘
AROUND THE WEB:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is having a rough year | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- I admit I laughed. When I read the news I laughed to myself and when I saw the memes and wisecracks that followed, I had to laugh out loud. I suspect some of you did, too.
Three GOP challengers debate on Trump, Ukraine, flooding in bid to oppose Mikie Sherrill
William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record
- Three Republicans hoping to unseat Rep. Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District offered a sharp conservative contrast to the three-term Democrat during an online debate Tuesday presented by the Morristown Area League of Women Voters.
It’s not just Gaza. Israel’s aggression on the West Bank is a disgrace, too. | Moran
Tom Moran, Star-Ledger
- With the world’s attention fixed on the Gaza Strip, Jewish settlers in the West Bank are making their move, taking more land from Palestinians, burning their homes and farms, beating and even killing those who won’t move, and openly breaking laws that were designed to restrain them. All of this while Israeli police and soldiers stand by watching, as silent accomplices.
PHOTOS: ‘Remembering And Honoring’ Mayor And State Senator Glenn Cunningham
Daniel Israel, TAPinto.net
- The Jersey City Free Public Library, in conjunction with Mayor Steven Fulop, recently held a tribute to the late Mayor and State Senator Glenn Cunningham.
Governor Phil Murphy Honored With Namesake Marijuana Strain
Eric Scott, NJ1015
- You can now literally smoke Gov. Phil Murphy in the Garden State. Cultivators at Prolific Growhouse in Mount Holly have named a new strain of weed after Murphy. Owners say they wanted to thank Murphy for his leadership in legalizing cannabis in New Jersey for both medicinal and recreational use. The new strain, named Murphy’s Sourz, is a blend of Sour OG and Tangine marijuana strains, according to the owners of Prolific Growhouse.
PSE&G customers could receive 6% gas bill reduction
Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ
- PSE&G recently submitted a proposal with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) that would lower gas bills for residential customers by 6.1%, effective Oct. 1. The plan calls for a reduction of the Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) rate by almost 7 cents per therm to approximately 32.8 cents per therm. According to PSE&G, that proposed reduction as well as a small increase to the Balancing Charge rate will result in an overall customer bill reduction. PSE&G said a typical residential customer will realize a net 6.1% average monthly savings.
Last-minute deals for nurses at 2 hospitals; strike still possible at Palisades Medical
Ted Goldberg, NJ Spotlight
- The 750 or so health care workers at Palisades Medical Center are now working without a contract. Local 5030 of the Health Professionals and Allied Employees union was unable to reach a deal with Hackensack Meridian Health, which owns the hospital in North Bergen, by a May 31 deadline.
Trenton’s Hetzel Field and George Page Park need much more attention
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Meteorologists employ interesting props and accessories during weather reports — waders and rugged boots for floods or window scrapers and shovels for snow storms. Still, nothing beats an extended tape measure pressed into growing blankets of snow or rising waters. The measuring device came in handy last weekend to determine the height of weeds at Hetzel Field baseball diamonds.
Egg Harbor Township farm is sowing the seeds of environmental and food justice
Isaac Linsk, Press of Atlantic City
- Cookie Till wants to change farming and food in South Jersey. “Going to a farm, buying organic produce, seeing the farmer, seeing the farm — that is what I wish for everybody,” Till said.
It’s no joke: Shortage of plumbers could clog up economy
Samantha DeAlmeida Roman, Associated Builders and Contractors
- It’s no secret that the U.S. and New Jersey are facing a skilled labor shortage, with longtime trade workers on the brink of retirement and a significant deficiency of new workers in the pipeline. In fact, the construction industry is looking to recruit half a million workers this year to balance supply and demand, according to recent report by Associated Builders and Contractors. One skilled trade is in particularly high demand — plumbers.
NJ executive used pro-Trump newspaper to launder $67M, feds say
Associated Press
- The chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, is accused of taking part in a multi-year scheme to launder tens of millions of dollars in fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits and other funds, according to an indictment unsealed Monday. Arrested on Sunday, Weidong “Bill” Guan, 61, of Secaucus, appeared Monday before a federal judge in New York on charges of conspiring to commit money laundering and bank fraud. He pleaded not guilty.
Top public golf courses in New Jersey that you can’t miss: 2024 GolfWeek rankings
Asbury Park Press
- New Jersey, though one of the smallest states, boasts some of the most acclaimed public golf courses in the country. The Garden State’s reputation for public golf courses stems from a combination of factors.
Emmy Award-winning actress behind new billboards against antisemitism in Manalapan, Hazlet
Ilana Keller, Asbury Park Press
- New billboards in Manalapan and Hazlet are part of a nationwide response to rising antisemitism. The O7C (October 7 Coalition), a nonprofit founded by actress Patricia Heaton, JewBelong, a national nonprofit organization that fights antisemitism and makes Judaism accessible, and thePhilos Project, a nonprofit that seeks to promote positive Christian engagement in the Near East, are putting up four billboards in New Jersey, the organizations said.
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35 responses to “Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/5/2024”
Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
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That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”
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lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint
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What I — and most of the women I know who are passionate about cosmetics —like about make up isn’t that the right gloss can make your lips poutier or that false lashes can make your eyes more doe-like. Rather, it’s how women can communicate messages and express ourselves through makeup. Certainly it’s not our single factor of communication, but it’s one of many forms of expression that allow us to showcase our individual styles.
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Murphy running for President is LAUGHABLE. Nased on what??
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
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Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.
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NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.
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How about those unintended consequences.
New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.Stephen Brickman
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The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.
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Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
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I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.Reply
Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.
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The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?Reply
How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.
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Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..Reply
The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan
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Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.
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The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.
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With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.
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Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.
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