Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“They can’t declare yet. They don’t want to declare. They don’t want to get into this situation where they’ve got expenses for the House race that’d come up against their cap in the governor’s race. So they are trying to keep that line of separation between their two campaigns.” – Rider University’s Micah Rasmussen on potential gubernatorial candidates Reps. Sherrill and Gottheimer
TOP STORY: The Pascrell Legacy: Enshrining the Great Falls of Paterson
Legislation is pending to honor the late Rep. Pascrell and his work on making Paterson’s Great Falls a national park.
Some school districts are going virtual to fill the teacher shortage, according to NJ Spotlight.
A judge will consider a bid to dismiss the Norcross indictment, according to NJ Globe.
A study will collect data on pavement conditions on South Jersey roads, according to Downbeach.
Hunterdon County awarded $1M in infrastructure grants to towns, according to NJ Hills.
Ocean County Sheriff Mastronardy went undercover in a sweepstake scam, according to the Asbury Park Press. Crews at battling an ‘erratic’ wildfire, according to NJ Spotlight.
Senator Helmy introduced his first piece of legislation.
Reps. Sherrill and Gottheimer sometimes side with Republicans on certain votes, according to NJ Spotlight.
A WalletHub study ranks the state 9th among states with the highest credit debt increases.
ICYMI: Funeral held for the late Rep. Pascrell; smoking still allowed in casinos; Kelly may have helped torpedo Mastro
Abortion is becoming a flashpoint issue in the Senate race, despite not much difference in the two candidates’ views.
GOP Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw demanded the resignations of Rutgers RAs who walked out of a anti-Semitism training.
GOP gubernatorial primary candidate Senator Bramnick will hold a fundraiser with former House Speaker Boehner.
The Democratic Senate campaign chair says he’s not worried about the state’s Senate race, according to NJ Globe.
Reps. Sherrill and Gottheimer could be preparing to launch gubernatorial candidacies, according to NJ Spotlight.
In CD7, Sue Altman launched her first TV ad.
In CD11, the ATU endorsed Rep. Sherrill.
Warren RMC Treasurer Mehul Desai launched the SCRIO coalition.
ICYMI: Dems crammed BBQ; Bashaw’s campaign highlighted polling data; Elect Women NJ announced endorsements; PAM’s List endorsed candidates; NJGOP wants real race in the state; Gottheimer’s road to Guv goes through Middlesex; Pou by acclamation
NJ environmentalists could next target plastic water bottles, according to NJ101.5.
Senator Steinhardt urged action on legislation to reimburse governments for presidential visits.
Senator Pennaccio criticized the state’s COVID response.
NJAMHAA honored individuals in recovery.
Municipalities are debating privatizing water supplies, according to NJ Spotlight.
In West Orange, a judge denied Councilman Rutherford’s candidacy.
In Teaneck, Jenni Levy kicked off her BOE campaign.
In Atlantic City, police will be stationed at schools, according to Downbeach.
In Bedminster, Trump supporters’ behavior was chastised, according to NJ Hills.
In Bernards, solutions were discussed as school bullying worsens, according to NJ Hills.
In Bloomfield, the town received a $3.2M reimbursement for Lion Gate Park.
In Bridgewater, a tobacco shop owner is suing the town over a permit denial, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Essex Fells, the BOE approved a new teacher contract, according to NJ Hills.
In Harding, salary ranges were set, according to NJ Hills.
In Madison, the town made a $61M final offer for Drew Forest, according to NJ Hills.
In Morris, the township says DOT grants paves the way for community center design work, according to Morristown Green.
In Ocean City, the town could reiterate opposition to out-of-town sewage, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Old Bridge, the town may owe $21M as its share of a Superfund cleanup, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Paterson, chaos ensued after the Dominican parade, according to Paterson Press.
In Prospect Park, a school is cracking down on cell phone use, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Randolph, the town is a new swing town with council control up this year, according to NJ Globe.
In Red Bank, the council will discuss rental property lead paint inspections, according to TAPinto.
In Roxbury, new phases of the Stone Water housing development were approved, according to TAPinto.
In Sayreville, the defense questioned if two gunmen were involved in the murder of Councilwoman Dwumfour, according to MyCentralJersey. A mosque proposal was downsized, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Toms River, a church wants to open a homeless shelter, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Warren, remaining balances were packaged into one general bond obligation, according to NJ Hills.
In Wayne, an ordinance was introduced to require officers be licensed, according to TAPinto. YMCA members will pay less when the town takes over, according to NorthJersey.com.
ICYMI: In Bedminster, debate prompted ‘kindergarten behavior’
AROUND THE WEB:
When is early voting in NJ for the 2024 election? Can I mail my ballot? Am I registered?
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- Though Election Day is still two months away, the wheels are already in motion to make sure New Jersey voters can perform their civic duty with no problems. As of Sept. 1, state officials said, 6,621,933 residents of New Jersey were registered to vote. The general election, which will include this year’s presidential vote, the election for one of New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seats and voting for each of New Jersey’s 12 congressional seats, will be held on Nov. 5. In addition, county and local races will be on ballots across the state.
Sen. Weinberg: Revisiting the shape-shifters of Bridgegate | Opinion
Loretta Weinberg
- When toll lanes leading up to the busiest bridge in the world, the George Washington Bridge, were mysteriously closed for five long days, causing massive traffic delays, the Bridgegate scandal was born. Because then-Governor Chris Christie did whatever he could to be an obstacle to the truth, we were left with more questions than answers, and a story that keeps on re-emerging — even all these years later.
Immigration rule change prompts federal suit by Paterson diocese | Quigley
Joan Quigley, For The Jersey Journal
- It’s not unusual these days for employers to lose sleep over staffing shortages, worrying they won’t be able to continue serving their clients, patients or customers. Religious organizations have had that problem for years and their solution to it is now threatened by a rule change that has caused one clergyman to sue the U.S. government.
Bittersweet announcement from Johnny Gaudreau’s wife at funeral
Dan Alexander, NJ1015
- At the funeral of hockey player Johnny Gaudreau on Monday, his wife revealed that she is pregnant with their third child. Johnny and his brother Matthew were laid to rest Monday during a funeral at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pennsylvania. The service was live-streamed by Johnny’s team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Buses brought players and others to the church and a crowd of hundreds walked in for the service, including several children wearing Johnny’s No. 13 jerseys. Known to fans as “Johnny Hockey.”
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- As the longtime chairman of Choose New Jersey, Public Service Enterprise Group Chair and CEO Ralph LaRossa has sat through more speeches on economic development than he can count. He’s just never been the surprising center of attention. That changed Monday afternoon in Toronto at an event that detailed why RxSource decided to stay in New Jersey. Aziz Hirji, the company’s chief financial officer, said the decision was due in part to the reliability of energy service — something vital to their business.
UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over NJ casino smoking loophole
- Kenneth Burns, WHYY News
- United Auto Workers will be pulling out of the New Jersey chapter of the AFL-CIO. Daniel Vicente Jr., director of Region 9 — which covers New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — said it wasn’t public knowledge yet, but he was comfortable sharing about the organization’s plans. He said the intended departure stems from the lack of support from other unions in the fight to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City casinos.
NJ: $20 devices turn pistols into machine guns but aren’t illegal
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- New Jersey needs to crack down on criminals who use new technology to get around gun laws, according to a new report from the NJ State Commission of Investigation. Loopholes allow criminals to get illicit ghost guns and turn them into automatic weapons, the SCI report said.
Rutgers site still healing physical, mental ailments of 9/11
Dino Flammia, NJ1015
- Decades after the deadliest terror attack on American soil, medical issues among those who survived 9/11 and responded to Ground Zero in Manhattan remain a daily top priority at a handful of operations in the region, including a center in New Jersey. Rutgers University is home to one of the sites of the World Trade Center Health Program, which delivers free care to those who were impacted by the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Major Changes to NJ Flood Zones – What Spring Lake and all Jersey Shore Homeowners Need to Know
Jim Lonergan, TAPinto Gold Coast
- At the last council meeting, the Spring Lake Mayor and Council sought an update from Borough Engineer Sam Avakian on proposed flood zoning changes from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Set to take effect in summer/fall 2025, these changes will significantly impact insurance rates and expand the coastal flood zone to tens of thousands of additional homes along the coast. They will also impose new requirements for redevelopment and new construction that will clearly have an adverse visual impact on neighborhoods.
More NJ schools receive online threats, one district closes
Dan Alexander, NJ1015
- At least three more districts received alarming threats on Tuesday, a day after two South Jersey districts had to close for the day. Schools in the Deptford and Woodbury reopened Tuesday after a threat led to the arrests of several teens. Both districts along with Glassboro said there would be an increased police presence at schools on Tuesday.
Kevin Riordan, Philadelphia Inquirer
- The National Park Service has turned down the Camden County Historical Society’s request for $686,000 to help transform Camden’s Benjamin Cooper Tavern into the American Revolution Museum of South Jersey.
A closer look at Monmouth Park development lease: 298 rental units, hotel, a future for racing?
Stephen Edelson, Asbury Park Press
- The new 85-year lease on Monmouth Park provides a path forward for the development of 80 acres on the property, part of a plan to maintain horse racing at the site. The principals are the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, which owns Monmouth Park, and Darby Development LLC.
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On September 11, 2024, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing provided a comprehensive overview of the latest news and developments in New Jersey and beyond. The briefing covered a wide range of topics, including politics, business, and current events, giving readers a well-rounded view of what was happening in the state and beyond.
One of the key highlights of the briefing was the latest updates on the upcoming gubernatorial election in New Jersey. The briefing provided insights into the candidates’ platforms, polling data, and campaign strategies, giving readers a clear understanding of the political landscape leading up to the election.
In addition to politics, the briefing also delved into business news, highlighting key economic indicators and trends affecting the state. From job growth to consumer spending, readers were able to get a sense of how the economy was faring and what to expect in the coming months.
The briefing also touched on current events, including breaking news stories and important developments happening both locally and nationally. From weather updates to major announcements from government officials, readers were kept informed about what was happening in their communities and beyond.
Overall, Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing for September 11, 2024 provided readers with a comprehensive snapshot of the day’s most important news and information. Whether they were interested in politics, business, or current events, readers were able to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings in New Jersey and beyond.
