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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The reasons for that is that the Democratic leadership in the state party have largely been complacent for a long time and haven’t focused on building any infrastructure and because the state party has viewed New Jersey as reliably blue.” – Jersey City Mayor Fulop
TOP STORY: Sumter Confident of Positive Resolution to LD-35 Collision Course
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More than 2M New Jerseyans will travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
An attorney for Nadine Menendez is seeking a trial delay over a January 6th case conflict, according to NJ Monitor.
The state ranks 49th for fluoride-treated water, according to NJ Spotlight.
A plan to force residents to bring in their birdfeeders is ruffling feathers, according to NJ.com.
The Wharton State Forest vehicle roadmap was finalized but motorists say its too restrictive, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Senator-elect Kim discusses his Philly roots, Trump’s Cabinet, and next steps for Democrats, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Garden State Equality commended Republican Mike DuHaime for speaking out against the House GOP’s bathroom access restrictions.
Moxie Strategies expanded its team and geography.
ICYMI: Gottheimer launched campaign for Governor; Sherrill launched candidacy for Governor; Democrats lost strength; voters aren’t familiar w/ guv candidates; Murphy addressed the loss of Democratic strength
The GOP smells blood in the gubernatorial race, according to the Hill.
In LD35, Assemblywoman Sumter is confident of a positive resolution to the collision course for the Senate seat.
In LD36, Republican Musto launched an Assembly bid, according to NJ Globe.
In LD39, Pallotta is eying an Assembly candidacy in the GOP primary.
Bill Spadea slammed Jack Ciattarelli for not mirroring Trump’s immigration views, according to NJ Globe.
Rep. Gottheimer launched his first digital ad for his gubernatorial campaign. Gottheimer gave $37k to the HCDO ahead of the party’s potential switch to Sherrill, according to Hudson County View.
‘Door-to-Door Democracy’ endorsed Rep. Sherrill for Governor.
Former Senator Durr hasn’t raised any money for his gubernatorial bid, according to Politico NJ.
ICYMI: Fulop’s palpitating moves; insiders tried to make sense of the presidential election; Auth playing long game; guv candidates converged at League, Sherrill made the rounds, Sweeney flexed political muscle; Bergen shifted more red; more Assembly candidates joined Fulop slate; Sweeney allies see path to victory; guv race taking shape; Baraka allies energized; firefighter unions split over guv race; Dems ready to find themselves; Hispanic Democratic dissatisfaction has grown; Bramnick faces difficult path; Ciattarelli sees advantages; Duarte looking ahead to 2025
In Hoboken, Hudson Executive Guy and Chair Romano called on the commissioners to approve public safety upgrades funding for the city.
In Atlantic City, the ‘hard work is paying off‘ in the Chelsea neighborhood, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Edison, the council banned the American flag and other ‘props’ at meetings, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Hasbrouck Heights, GOP officials endorsed Ciattarelli for Governor, according to NJ Globe.
In Lakewood, the town hasn’t responded to a minister seeking a permit to help the poor, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Little Falls, officials are taking action to comply with new flooding guidelines, according to TAPinto.
In Maplewood, Democrats pulled their support of the mayoral candidate after she refused to endorse Rep. Sherrill for Governor, according to NJ Globe.
In Morris Plains, residents continue to push back against a proposed McDonald’s, according to NJ Hills.
In Nutley, the town has a new trash collection scheme, according to TAPinto.
In Ocean City, residents spoke out against Bible study on school time, according to the Press of Atlantic City. There was a packed turnout for a public glimpse of Wonderland hotel plans, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
ICYMI: In Morristown, familiar name resurfacing; in Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP; in Marlboro, tensions rising in the BOE race
AROUND THE WEB:
ICE explores expanding NJ immigrant detention facilities, potentially adding 600 beds
Jeff Gammage, The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ICE is exploring proposals to expand its capacity to detain immigrants in New Jersey, potentially adding 600 beds in at least two facilities, according to information provided through a lawsuit filed by the ACLU.
After 30-hour trip on the Hudson, the first arch for NJ Transit’s rail bridge is in place
James M. O’Neill, NorthJersey.com
- The first of three giant arches that will support a new railroad bridge over the Hackensack River has been moved into place at the construction site, and NJ Transit and Amtrak officials gave the media a tour of the arch Tuesday. The arches will help support the new Portal North Bridge spanning the Hackensack between Kearny and Secaucus, replacing the 114-year old Portal Bridge, a swing bridge that often gets stuck, causing frustrating delays for Amtrak and NJ Transit riders.
What will that surgery cost? Group says NJ hospitals aren’t posting prices correctly
Scott Fallon, NorthJersey.com
- The push in recent years to require hospitals to post their prices online had a simple but profound goal: Patients could shop around for the first time, forcing competition among health care providers and ultimately lowering costs or at least keeping them stable.
Gov. Murphy’s congestion pricing vendetta harms New Jerseyans | Opinion
Charles Komanoff
- A week after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul exhumed the nation’s first congestion pricing program, opposition to the toll plan from the suburbs continues unabated. A lawsuit in federal court by Phil Murphy, one of nine court cases seeking to block the program, is considered opponents’ best shot at holding up the tolls before president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
Mass deportation will have a greater impact than backers bargained for | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- How you ever done something or ordered something that seemed like a good idea at the time but turned to be not at all what you expected? Recently l ordered a beautiful summer dress to wear to a special event. When it arrived I was shocked to find it had no back. The online photo showed a high-necked front but didn’t reveal it dipped to the waist in back.
See what Monmouth’s Mall demolition looks like – November 2024
Matt Brandt, NJ1015
- It’s been a while since we’ve thought about the Monmouth Mall. The reason for that, however, is pretty obvious. The property is being completely transformed. It is, however, a smart move. As time goes by, shopping habits change, and so does the type of shopping experience we prefer. But it goes even deeper than that. How and where people hang out also changes over time. Today, in particular, people tend to prefer open-air environments as opposed to being enclosed. And that’s one of the reasons why the Monmouth Mall is undergoing the changes it is.
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