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QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I don’t doubt for a second that Congressman Pascrell would be telling his party, ‘just win, baby.’” – Rider’s Micah Rasmussen
TOP STORY: Rest in Peace, Congressman Bill Pascrell
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. passed away yesterday morning following an extended hospitalization. The 87-year old, a veteran, served in the House for nearly three decades, and previously served as Paterson mayor and Assemblyman. A feisty campaigner who excelled at political organizing, Pascrell beat back a primary challenge in 2012 – widely regarded as one of the most contentious intra-party battles in state history – following redistricting.
Here are the details of the memorial service for the late Michael Aron.
With Menendez gone from the Senate, the Senate ethics panel ended a probe of his misconduct, according to NJ Monitor.
NJ cities and towns are battling increased bouts of heavy flooding, according to NJ Spotlight.
Former Governor Christie shares his memories of the late Michael Aron, according to NJ Spotlight.
Estates and golf courses are getting tax breaks meant for NJ farms, according to NJ Herald.
A Cape May County bridge reopened, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Rep. Kean proposed legislation to reimburse local governments for presidential visits, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: NJ Transit fare holiday; Murphy selected Helmy for Senate, Nov. election winner will be appointed after certification; Aron passed away, was dean of press corps
GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Jack Ciattarelli held a town hall in Teaneck, joined by GOP Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw and CD5 GOP candidate Mary Jo Guinchard.
PA Governor Shapiro addressed the NJ delegation yesterday morning. Senator Booker memorialized Rep. Pascrell in his speech. Rep. Kim gave a DNC speech, saying its time for a ‘new generation’ of leadership, according to Politico NJ. NJ political strategists discussed the convention, according to NJ Spotlight.
Rep. Watson Coleman says she’s ‘grateful to God‘ to see VP Harris accept the Democratic nomination, according to NJ.com.
In CD2, Rep. Van Drew faces a labor-backed threat in Democratic candidate Salerno.
In CD9, district Democratic county committee members will convene to select a replacement for the late Rep. Pascrell, according to the Bergen Record. Democrats face a close deadline, according to NJ Spotlight.
ELEC reports that county party coffers keep expanding.
ICYMI: Murphy addressed NJ delegation at DNC; Jones led delegation in casting votes for Harris; Emhoff shout out to NJ; Dems enthused; Kim revved up campaign; Kim, Bashaw to participate in three debates; Sacco slammed Stack, who fired back
The state will require that all rape kits are tested, according to NJ.com.
ICYMI: Lawmakers heard calls to restrict pornography access
In Atlantic City, the city celebrated the grand opening of the merged municipal court with Pleasantville.
In Asbury Park, water treatment is getting vital fixes, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Bedminster, Trump supporters say the local GOP is ‘standing in the way of patriots’, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Bridgewater, an official’s Olympic praise descended into a transgender screed, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Camden, a new law sets the process and fees for honorary namings of streets and buildings, according to TAPinto.
In Cape May, Mayor Mullock will seek another term, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In East Brunswick, the Route 18 redevelopment project is entering a new phase, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Ewing, a redevelopment plan was approved, according to the Trentonian.
In Florham Park, many residents object to a senior housing proposal, according to NJ Hills.
In Jackson, a Orthodox school was denied, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Montclair, the planning board tackled affordable housing issues, according to TAPinto.
In Newton, new rules on e-bikes and scooters are being drafted, according to NJ Herald.
In Passaic, downtown parking will soon be improved, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Readington, officials spoke to JCP&L about recent power outages, according to TAPinto.
In Saddle River, a deer culling deal resumed, according to the Bergen Record.
In Toms River, the departing police chief was praised for better ties with the Orthodox community, according to the Asbury Park Press.
ICYMI: In Union City, an ongoing battle; in Union City, residents reacted to Menendez conviction; in Newark, Speight announced candidacy for Central Ward; in Wayne, debate popped up
AROUND THE WEB:
We mourn Bill Pascrell Jr., Paterson’s champion who devoted life to American democracy
New Jersey Editorial Board
- Paterson has lost a giant. And so has New Jersey. A relentless promoter of his native Silk City, Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. simply loved Paterson. He was certain of its eventual renaissance and he was devoted to it like no other. At 87, he died Wednesday.
Social media tributes pour in for NJ Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.
Manahil Ahmad, NorthJersey.com
- Rep. Bill Pascrell, a longtime Democrat who served the Paterson area in Congress for nearly 30 years, died Wednesday at the age of 87, his family confirmed. Government officials from all over the country expressed their condolences ad shared their memories with Pascrell.
These were the causes dear to the late Rep. Bill Pascrell’s heart
David M. Zimmer, NorthJersey.com
- A native son of Paterson, the late Bill Pascrell Jr. spent more than 27 years in Congress after decades of involvement in New Jersey politics. During that span, Pascrell championed a series of causes meant to promote fairness, create opportunity and ensure justice for all.
A look at Bill Pascrell’s life from growing up in Paterson to decades in Congress
Amanda Wallace, NorthJersey.com
- Rep. Bill Pascrell, a Democrat who represented the Paterson area in Congress for nearly three decades, died Wednesday morning, his family confirmed. He was 87 years old. According to his family’s statement on X, formerly Twitter, Pascrell lived his entire life in Paterson and had an “unwavering love for the city he grew up in and served.”
County Prosecutor’s Office detects no criminal activity from deleted emails investigation
Nicole Zanchelli, NJ Hills
- No evidence of criminal activity has been found by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, in connection to deleted emails on the township’s computer server, allegedly from two former Township Committee members.
Is the goal to retire in NJ? Bankrate weighs in
Jill Croce, NJ1015
- We all dream of retirement, but to get there, it’s no small feat. But once the milestone is achieved, where makes the most sense to settle down? Bankrate takes the guesswork out of the equation — they assembled a ranking of the best and worst states for retirement. The different categories considered: well-being, affordability, weather, crime and health care.
In Middlesex, planned destination athletic complex is another reason county is step ahead
Charles Tomaro
- Located within the heart of our state, and with more than 860,000 calling our community home, Middlesex County has set itself apart as the most diverse county in New Jersey. Middlesex includes numerous Fortune 500 companies, three of our nation’s top universities and world-class health care and research facilities where innovation and productivity thrive. We are the birthplace of college football, the incandescent light bulb and even duct tape.
Rutgers suspends Palestinian student group that led campus protests
Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com
- Rutgers University has issued a one-year suspension for one of the groups that led spring protests against the war in Gaza and a four-day encampment on its New Brunswick campus. The New Brunswick chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine has been banned from participating in campus activities for the coming academic year, after the university said it violated terms of an earlier probation, said an e-mailed statement from Rutgers.
Safe for swimming: NJ bacteria advisories lifted at 6 Jersey Shore beaches
Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press
- Six beaches have been declared safe for swimming on Wednesday, after initially testing high for fecal bacteria contamination earlier this week. The latest test results showed that bacteria counts fell back under New Jersey’s safe swimming standards at beaches in Long Branch, Deal, Pine Beach, Seaside Heights, Barnegat Light and Lavallette, which were under swim advisories on Tuesday.
Belmar surfer tackled, arrested over beach tags on video
Joe Mason, Jenna Calderón, Erik Larsen, Asbury Park Press
- It started out as a beach tag check. It turned into an altercation that has social media users irate. In a statement, Belmar Police Chief Tina M. Scott said the department is aware of the video circulating on social media. Liam Mahoney, 28, of Junction City, California, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of justice and he was also issued a ticket for violating the municipal ordinance for not having a beach badge, Scott said.
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