Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If you’re a true independent, it’s like being a baseball fan — if you don’t have a favorite team, why are you watching the game?” – FDU Polling Director Dan Cassino on unaffiliated voters forgoing partisan registration but aligning with a party
TOP STORY: Sherrill with Time Ticking Down to Election Day: ‘All Hands-on Deck’
The state has some of the highest student loan payments, according to the Bergen Record.
Extremist and hate groups are recruiting NJ kids, according to NJ.com.
New Jerseyans had $120M in medical debt erased, according to NJ.com.
NJ Red Cross workers are helping Hurricane Milton survivors, according to NJ Spotlight.
90 bears were killed on the first day of the state’s bear hunt, according to the Bergen Record.
The RiverLINE accident’s impact is continuing, according to Burlington County Times.
The Manasquan Reservoir is at a record-low level, according to the Asbury Park Press.
Demolition began at the Passaic County Jail, according to NorthJersey.com.
A proposed meat processing facility asked Warren County for a former trash incinerator site, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
ICYMI: Insider NJ’s Who’s And Who’s Down; labor hit Philly streets as PA Dems build Harris coalition; Philly Dems in gear for Harris; Murphy discussed lowering voting age
The indictment of former Senator Menendez upended not just the Senate race, but NJ politics, according to NJ Spotlight.
Essex County Assembly races are intensifying ahead of the gubernatorial primary.
In CD1, Teddy Liddell called for a debate with Rep. Norcross.
In CD2, former Van Drew opponents weighed in with advice for Salerno, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In CD3, new boundaries leave little competition, according to NJ Monitor.
In CD7, Altman released a new ad targeting Rep. Kean on abortion.
In LD7, Democrats may look to January to fill a Assembly vacancy, according to Burlington County Times.
North Caldwell officials endorsed Rep. Gottheimer for Governor.
ICYMI: Jones made the case for Harris; Kean, Altman debated, Altman touted poll; Morris’ Ali has had enough of Crispi; Golden touted Monmouth GOP numbers; Bramnick has new argument; NJGOP working to increase VBM returns; Altman poll shows 2-point race; Bashaw’s ‘debate freeze‘ drew attention; Emhoff campaigned in the state; Altman held her fourth campaign town hall; NOW-NJ released endorsements; frustration over stolen lawn signs; Delgado will serve as the Harris-Walz state director; Ali to preside over GOP county chairs; Kim campaigned in Bergen; Bashaw positioned as centrist
Governor Murphy’s chief counsel is departing, according to Politico NJ.
Guardianships for those with disabilities is drawing debate, according to NJ Spotlight.
The NJ Public Charter Schools Association announced new hires.
JerseyCAN released a statewide survey of parents.
ICYMI: Coughlin, DiMaio announced ballot committee; ‘Freedom To Read Act’ advanced; insiders consider Scutari future
In Alpine, the town is the state’s most expensive zip code, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Bayonne, four are vying for 3 BOE seats, according to TAPinto.
In Chatham, council candidates asked residents to stop vandalizing signs, according to NJ Hills.
In Cherry Hill, a skatepark is under construction, according to Burlington County Times.
In Clinton, a Halloween curfew was enacted, according to NJ101.5.
In Deptford, a lawsuit claims a police shooting was ‘callous and senseless’, according to the Daily Journal.
In Hackensack, the city is ready to swear-in a police chief after 14 years, according to the Bergen Record.
In Harding, a send-to-receive program is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance for Chatham, says the BOE, according to NJ Hills.
In High Bridge, the mayor and former mayor are squaring off, according to NJ Hills.
In Hoboken, Councilwoman Jabbour is ready to announce for mayor, as Mayor Bhalla eyes an Assembly seat, according to Hudson County View.
In Long Branch, a history-making councilwoman passed away, according to the Asbury Park Press. Big changes are coming to the town, according to TAPinto.
In Madison, parents are taking action to delay cellphone and social media use in children, according to NJ Hills.
In Middletown, a lawsuit is underway over apartments approval, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Ocean City, the town is preparing for a new airport building, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Paterson the city sent warnings to developers over $1M in sewer fees, according to Paterson Press.
In Peapack-Gladstone, two are vying for a BOE seat, according to NJ Hills.
In Philipsburg, the town was ranked the 6th most affordable area to pay bills in the state, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Princeton, BOE candidates participated in a forum, according to Planet Princeton.
In Sayreville, the top cop allegedly took orders from a politicla boss, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Somerville, a boutique hotel was approved for downtown, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Toms River, the mayor and schools chief swapped slams in a tax fight, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Trenton, Chambers Street is finally getting repaved, according to the Trentonian.
In Vineland, the police chief was accused of assault, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Watchung, regulations for temporary structures were introduced to mitigate QOL issues, according to NJ Hills.
ICYMI: In Randolph, council race has huge significance; in Marlboro, BOE race polarized; in Jersey City, Gilmore fundraising presence causes havoc; Solomon slapped at McGreevey as he kicked off his mayoral candidacy, which could shake up the 2025 race; in Paterson, oral arguments set to begin over takeover; in AC, Small, wife indicted
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Grading the performance of presidents can be tricky | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- Grading tests is pretty objective. But grading other kinds of performances can be pretty subjective. Judges can bring unrecognized biases to their evaluations which influence outcomes.
Democracy Conversation at Montclair State University with NBC’s Chuck Todd
Natalie Heard Hackett, TAPinto.net
- Montclair State University is set to host an engaging discussion on democracy, elections, and the future of civic engagement with special guests Chuck Todd, NBC’s chief political analyst, and Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, an award-winning presidential historian, says officials.
‘You pick the next president’: Pivotal Erie County, Pennsylvania, rallies for Harris
Ashley Murray, NJ Monitor
- Vice President Kamala Harris packed an arena Monday night in Erie, Pennsylvania, a swing corner of the key swing state in the 2024 presidential election. Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, told thousands of spectators, “You are a pivot county.” “How you all vote in presidential elections often ends up predicting the national result,” Harris said. Harris, attacking the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, urged the crowd to watch Trump’s recent rallies and interviews.
NJ lawmaker requests FDA briefing for details on fake Ozempic
Jen Ursillo, NJ1015
- In December 2023, The Food and Drug Administration found counterfeit Ozempic injection products coming into the United States through a legitimate drug supply. Thousands of counterfeit Ozempic pens, the diabetes drug often used for weight loss, arrived in a warehouse in Elmira, New York, as early as the fall of 2023, according to several investigative articles.
NJ’s US Senate race: Democratic candidate Andy Kim
Elise Young, NJ Spotlight
- Andy Kim, the New Jersey Democratic congressman running for U.S. Senate, has a habit of going his own way, no matter whom he crosses. He prevailed in a legal challenge to New Jersey party bosses’ control of a ballot design that favored their hand-picked candidates. He outlasted Tammy Murphy, whose husband is the New Jersey governor and the state’s highest-ranking Democrat, in a primary contest.
Absentee landlords make problems in Chambersburg much worse
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- Welcome back. Hope your weekend delivered peace, tranquility, rest, relaxation and victory for which ever sports team attracts fanaticism. Our last interaction involved a house on Franklin St. where hoarders exited a residence packed with trash, a situation that needed a five-man crew to clear in four hours.
NTSB investigating NJ Transit River Line train crash that left 1 dead and 23 injured
Rob Tornoe and Thomas Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Inquirer
- A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator was killed and 23 passengers were injured in Burlington County early Monday when the train ran into a chunk of tree on the tracks, the transportation agency said.
‘Persistent terror threat’ – Jihad comes to NJ, new report says
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- Homegrown violent extremists, some of whom are New Jersey residents, remain a significant threat to national security, according to a new federal report. The 13-page terror threat report was released earlier this month by the Committee on Homeland Security in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Manzo gets 7 years for hiring man to assault boyfriend of his former wife, an RHONJ star
Joe Malinconico, Paterson Press
- Thomas Manzo, who was convicted of having an alleged mafia member assault his former wife’s boyfriend, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison on Tuesday afternoon. The federal judge, Susan Wigenton, ordered that Manzo immediately be placed in custody, despite his lawyers’ requests that he keep his freedom while they appeal the verdict.
Founded to end Iraq, Afghanistan wars, North Jersey vigil group will hold 1,000th rally
Marsha A. Stoltz, NorthJersey.com
- The Teaneck Peace and Justice Vigil, founded in 2005, will hold its 1,000th rally on Wednesday at the National Guard Armory from 4 to 5 p.m. Veterans, military families and other area residents have been rallying for peace and justice since the vigil was founded in 2005 to end wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and to bring troops and contractors back to the United States.
A warning to NJ residents planning to travel to Italy in 2025
Dennis Malloy, NJ1015
- Italy happens to rank as one of the top three places for New Jersey travelers in 2025. So, if you’re one of these folks, you should be aware that prices are going to increase substantially next year. 2025 will be a Jubilee year in Rome and Vatican City. Celebrated every 25 years, Jubilee is expected to draw millions of pilgrims from around the world for this cultural and spiritual event.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka fires up voting rally at Atlantic City church
Michelle Brunetti Post, Press of Atalntic City
- It was part rousing church service, part election rally at St. James AME Church Monday night as keynote speaker Newark Mayor Ras Baraka urged attendees to vote, get their neighbors to vote and make Kamala Harris the next U.S. president.
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On October 16, 2024, Insider NJ’s Daily News Update covered a variety of important topics and events happening in New Jersey and beyond. Here are some of the highlights from that day’s news:
1. Governor’s Race Heats Up: The race for governor in New Jersey is heating up as the election draws near. Candidates from both parties are making their final pushes to win over voters and secure their spot as the next leader of the state. Issues such as healthcare, education, and the economy are at the forefront of the campaign, with each candidate offering their own solutions and plans for the future.
2. COVID-19 Updates: The latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic were also featured in the Daily News Update. New Jersey continues to see a decline in cases and hospitalizations, but health officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and continue following safety guidelines to prevent a resurgence of the virus. Vaccination rates are steadily increasing, but there is still work to be done to reach herd immunity.
3. Local Events and Initiatives: The Daily News Update highlighted various local events and initiatives taking place across New Jersey. From community clean-up efforts to charity fundraisers, residents are coming together to make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. These events serve as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the New Jersey community.
4. National News: In addition to local news, Insider NJ’s Daily News Update also covered national headlines that are impacting New Jersey residents. From updates on federal legislation to major events happening across the country, readers were kept informed on the latest developments shaping the nation.
Overall, Insider NJ’s Daily News Update on October 16, 2024, provided readers with a comprehensive look at the important news and events happening in New Jersey and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates as the day unfolds.
