Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/12/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing (by pete@insidernj.com):

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "We’re kind of at the precipice of history here, which is interesting, so it might get a little messy. New Jersey is like a little bit of an emerging democracy. As we transition to this primary democracy world, it could have its ups and downs. It could have its irregularities." - CD12 candidate Sue Altman on the absence of the county line in the packed primary

 

TOP STORY: Zero Hour: Paterson

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Read Insider NJ's May Municipal Elections publication ahead of today's contests around the state.

 

Another week, another gas price increase for NJ drivers, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

Governor Sherrill compared the challenges of 1776 to the challenges of 2026, according to Morristown Green.

 

There's no relief for school districts as health care costs and other costs spike, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

New Jersey immigrant students describe a chaotic year, according to NJ.com.

 

A long-planned women's prison is years away, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Microsoft is deepening its role in the state's AI ecosystem, according to NJ Biz.

 

Passaic County is seeking poll workers for the June primary. The county is looking to widen labor rules for public jobs, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

A unusual cluster of sick bald eagles was found in Warren County, according to Lehigh Valley Live.

 

Rep. Van Drew expressed support for suspending the federal gas tax, according to NJ Globe.

 

ICYM: Sherrill says redistricting isn't likely to happen; Sherrill standing firm on FIFA costs; Mejia held town hall

 

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In CD7, Shah is making healthcare access a cornerstone of her campaign.

 

In CD12, Altman sees the fruits of her labor with many primary rivals, according to NJ Herald. A internal poll from Hamawy's campaign shows him in the lead.

 

Cape May County GOP commission candidates outlined stances, according to Cape May Herald.

 

StreetsPAC endorsed Bautista for Hudson County commissioner, according to Hudson County View.

 

Passaic County commission candidate Aljarrah called on the AG's Office to investigate a fatal shooting in Paterson.

 

ICYMI: In CD7, Bennett addressed past GOP ties; in CD12, Hamawy addressed 'blind sheikh' past association, Hamawy went door-to-door in Trenton; Jones considers political terrain; Chivukula dives into CD12 dynamics; Roth, Varela went go head-to-head

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Governor Sherrill nominated Paul Urbish to the lead the ABC.

 

The state may adopt gender-affirming care protections for transgender individuals, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

 

The state Supreme Court won't weigh in yet on the school segregation case, according to NJ Monitor.

 

Legislation may ban groceries from switching prices for different shoppers, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

Senator Greenstein is pushing legislation to protect rideshare riders from drivers' sexual misconduct, according to TAPinto.

 

Assemblyman Walker opened a new district office.

 

Assemblywoman Dunn says trust in government must be restored, according to BINJE.

 

The NJBIA called for the invalidation of the NJDOL's independent contractor rule.

 

The Child Care For All campaign launched at the Statehouse.

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Voters are going to the polls in 11 towns today, according to NJ Globe.

 

In Andover, the town wants to ban a AI data center after public pressure, according to NJ Herald.

 

In Atlantic City, the city will see a tax increase this year, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Belmar, sewer and tax rates are increasing by double digits, according to TAPinto.

 

In Bridgeton, Danone will close a plant, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Bridgewater, the budget raises tax bills despite a flat tax, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Haddonfield, the school budget advanced, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Hamilton, Newman announced her candidacy for council.

 

In Jackson, landlords who ignored inspections face thousands in fines, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Lindenwold, a new rail hub opened, according to Burlington County Times.

 

In Maplewood, a citizen confronted ICE as agents made arrests, according to NJ.com.

 

In Newark, Governor Sherrill endorsed Mayor Baraka.

 

In Ocean City, neighbors filed a petition opposing a cell tower, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Orange, eight are seeking four council seats in today's election, according to TAPinto.

 

In Paterson, it's zero hour for the mayoral candidates as they pounded the pavement on the last day before today's election. Councilman Menendez discussed his candidacy with Insider NJ. The city wants to devote a school to students with disabilities, according to Paterson Press.

 

In Princeton, zoning codes are begin tweaked, according to TAPinto.

 

In Raritan, the borough is paying for a new police department plan, according to TAPinto.

 

In Raritan, the township will see a tax increase, according to TAPinto.

 

In Readington, residents expressed concern about affordable housing, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Ship Bottom, a road redesign yields hazards, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Stone Harbor, the parking policy was settled, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Waretown, school classroom sizes are ballooning, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Wildwood, tram cars are getting Volvo upgrades, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

ICYMI: In Jefferson, GOP battle unfolding; in Paterson, Velez put aside differences to back Sayegh; in Belleville, a mayoral battle between Melham and Velez; in Paterson, Sherrill rallied for Sayegh; Mendez charges dismissed, Khalique's pivotal role, Sayegh discusses campaign for history-making third term, Davila discusses campaign, Mimms discusses campaign

 

AROUND THE WEB:

 

 

Cento sued over claims that tomatoes are advertised in 'false' manner

Joseph P. Smith, Cherry Hill Courier-Post

 

  • Cento Fine Foods says your family can still trust theirs, despite a recent lawsuit in a California federal court that asserts its Italian-grown San Marzano tomatoes aren't quite as special as claimed.

 

Unions, businesses urge legislators in opposite directions on independent contractor rules

Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor

 

  • New Jersey Senate lawmakers took nearly four hours of testimony on Monday that could decide the future of new state rules regarding a state test that measures whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee entitled to certain benefits.

 

Anheuser-Busch closes $360 million sale of Newark brewery site

Erin Vogt, NJ1015

 

  • Months after shuttering an iconic brewery across from Newark Liberty International Airport, Anheuser-Busch has closed on the massive sale of the property. Goodman Group spent $360 million buying the 86-acre site, as first announced in December. The majority of the sale was for the land itself, while $43.6 million of the total was for 1.7 million-square-foot of existing facilities, CoStar reported.

 

NJ healthcare CEO in $200M fraud scheme sentenced

Rick Rickman, NJ11015

 

  • A Monmouth County man has been sentenced to five years in prison for a massive conspiracy that he pulled off as the CEO of a publicly traded healthcare company. Parmjit "Paul" Parmar, 55, of Colts Neck, was sentenced to five years in prison in federal court in Newark on Tuesday. The disgraced CEO has also been ordered to pay $125 million in restitution to the victims of his fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Jersey.

 

7,602 people voted early in Bayonne, Union City, & Weehawken; 60% from UC

John Heinis, Hudson County View

 

  • 7,602 people voted early in Bayonne, Union City, and Weehawken last week instead of on Election Day tomorrow, with 60 percent of those ballots cast in Union City despite there being no contested seats.

 

Debris falls from ceiling on GWB approach, captured on dashcam

Colleen Wilson, NorthJersey.com

 

  • A piece of the ceiling over Route 95 in Manhattan leading to the George Washington Bridge fell onto and nearly hit a westbound vehicle last week. A dashcam video circulating on social media captured the moment when a piece of debris fell to the ground in front of the vehicle, which was able to continue over the debris.

 

Congress members Menendez and Pou tour Delaney Hall. What they said

Ricardo Kaulessar, NorthJersey.com

 

  • New Jersey Congress members Nellie Pou and Rob Menendez paid a morning visit on May 11 to the Newark detention center, Delaney Hall. The visit was to meet with detainees arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and check on conditions in the facility as part of Pou's and Menendez's Congressional oversight duties. Both addressed the media before entering Delaney Hall.

 

History lessons illustrate need for Trenton community to build a better future

LA Parker, The Trentonian

 

  • When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

 

Guest Oped: From mission to measurable outcomes

Gene Bouie, The Trentonian

 

  • Trenton does not suffer from a lack of slogans, vision statements, committees, studies, or political speeches. What we suffer from is the absence of a disciplined strategic management system.

 

Scarce oversight: State let Newark charter crisis flourish, staff say

Julie O'Connor, NJ Spotlight

 

  • Charter schools in Newark educate about a third of the city’s students, have proved popular among parents and overall deliver higher scores on math and reading tests. What happens, though, when a charter school struggles?

 

Nearly half of N.J. women can’t access the birth control they actually want | Opinion

Laura Lindberg, NJ.com

 

  • Mother’s Day is full of reminders: Call your mom. Send flowers. Say thank you. Here’s another: The ability to decide if and when to become a mother depends on having access to contraception and the ability to control one’s reproductive health.

 

N.Y. clergy abuse settlement plan could threaten N.J. survivor protections | Opinion

Mark Crawford, NJ.com

 

  • New Jersey has spent years confronting the painful legacy of clergy sexual abuse. Survivors in this state fought for — and won — some of the strongest civil statute of limitations reforms in the nation.

 

N.J. seniors lose a tax break while billionaire fake farms keep winning. Why? | Opinion

Jack Curtis

 

  • I get it — a new broom sweeps clean. Gov. Mikie Sherrill wanted to make an impact and present programs she believes will be fair to taxpayers across the state. But I truly believe her broom missed the mark when it came to altering the tax breaks put in place by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and others to make New Jersey more tax‑friendly for senior citizens.

 

Ridgewood contaminated soil removal project to take six weeks

Marsha A. Stoltz, NorthJersey.com

 

  • The $1.6 million six-week project to remove contaminated soil from the historic Zabriskie-Schedler property has begun.

 

Job alert — Men wanted for priesthood in this North Jersey Archdiocese

Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Amid a critical shortage of priests in the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese of Newark has launched a recruitment initiative aimed at identifying new young men to serve.

 

The O’Toole Chronicles: Read the Room

Kevin O'Toole, NJ Globe

 

  • I have long thought that the smartest person in the room doesn’t automatically win. My life experiences have only served to reinforce this theory. The valedictorian doesn’t always become the CEO. The brilliant policy wonk doesn’t always become the Governor. The person with the longest resume doesn’t necessarily hold the gavel to chair the meeting. So, what does it take to get to the winner’s circle?

 

Why Commuting in New Jersey Causes So Much Frustration

Jeff Deminski, NJ1015

 

  • When I moved to Monmouth County and my commute time nearly doubled, it was an eye-opener. Two hours of my life every day just to get to and from work adds up. Financially, too, now with gas prices well over $4 per gallon. Yet many have it much worse.

 

NJ towns beat local government in back-to-back victories

Eric "EJ" Johnson, NJ1015

 

  • Sometimes the good guys win. I know. I barely believed it myself. We have spent 36 years on this station talking about what New Jersey does to its residents — the taxes, the fees, the policies that arrive without warning and leave you wondering if anyone in a municipal building has ever actually lived here. And sometimes I wonder if we have all just gotten tired. Not angry. Tired. There is a difference. Angry people show up. Tired people shrug.

 

Worried about NJ's air quality, antisemitism? These bills are for you

Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com

 

  • Legislation is a negotiation process, and while some bills make it from introduction to the governor’s desk in a matter of weeks in New Jersey, others take months or even years to fine-tune.

NJ hospital revenue has soared since pandemic, and so has CEO pay

Michael L. Diamond, Asbury Park Press

 

  • The three networks operating hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean counties awarded their chief executives nearly $15.2 million in bonuses in 2024, up nearly 75% from the previous year, data shows, as employers and consumers were faced with the highest increases in health insurance premiums in more than a decade.

Previous comments for: Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 3/17/2026

  1. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    as the upcoming audit of the Department of Education approaches it would wise to consider the amount of money going into education is not producing the results one would hope for. US is on the bottom of the list for the number of our kids falling below in their education levels. I think the states would beach be more efficient in that area as the parents receive the power to demand what the kids are taught and have the ability to vote on who serves as Principal, and can fire teachers that are judged ineffective, as the rule of tenure is eliminated as proposed by the President. If the Department of Education is too large and too frivolous with OUR money is should be gone, and I"m sure Mrs. McMahon would sure of that, after the DOGE audit.

  2. Stephen Brickman LTC (USA retired) says:

    Bravo to New Secretary of Homeland Security Norm for deputizing the national guard to give them the power to arrest illegals attempting to enter our country illegally. That same idea might work in sanctuary states by deputization of police to be able to bypass governors another elected officials, such as mayors and city and county commissioners. Deputization is a weapon not often used but in this instance it would work to accomplish the mission of Homeland Security. On another note the overt anger shown towards Kash Patel by the Democratic senators is telling. His confirmation will mean the entire mission of the Democratic Party will be deep sixed by the cleansing of the FBI’s weaponization. It means our country will be back to Constitutional Republic. Of course if the mainstream media media wants its audience back it might want to go along with Constitutionality also.

  3. Maryann says:

    I have relatives that live in Texas, they have to live in fear? I don't think so.I don't hear any Democrats having any spine to challenge Biden.Who did he let skate? If they were so innocent he wouldn't have to pardon them would he

  4. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    The selling off the wall piecemeal by Biden's administration was not addressed, but it has to be looked at as a huge black eye for Biden. To counter this it seems prudent to advise those companies that bought in to the "Great American Fraud" that returning their purchase is a most patriotic act, even if there is a monetary reward of maybe 25 cents on the dollar, as well as not being seen to be in collusion with the deep state.in this fraudulent act. Remembering that American taxpayers already paid millions for the wall and would very much appreciate getting it back to increase Homeland Security, which was its purpose in the first place.

  5. Stephen Brickman says:

    Once Trump pardons the Jan 6 participants they should immediately begin Class Action suit against Nancy Pelosi who was instrumental in conducting a huge Political Kangaroo Court unfairly sending hundreds of of participants to jail. They should seek 200 million dollars for redress as well as compensation for Ashley Babbit’s shooting for being unarmed and unthreatening and totally not deserving of a death sentence. And it should cover the medical needs of those jailed who were denied adequate medical care. This was a total abuse of politely power and a Class Action suit is needed to clear the air.

  6. Vincent says:

    (The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.) This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg's Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever. This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change. Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats. Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter "registrations" - polls books, voting machines and of course - investigating any and all reports of voter fraud. Murphy's intentions had been to leave the position vacant until "after" the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal "appointment" immediately and how all of this came to light. The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would've never voluntarily retired "prematurely" but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County. But of course there was nothing to Murphy's sudden lead change "in the middle of the night" in Bergen County after the polls had already closed. Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing "the voting system in NJ" is actually secure.

  7. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    Concerns about Jan 6 violence The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.

  8. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    Assemblyman Schaer's Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?

  9. Joe says:

    Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!

  10. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    NOTE TO SENIORS I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don't already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way it doesn't matter- male or female!!

  11. Tom says:

    Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time . For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey. So stop complaining your part of the problem.

  12. Kyran Connor says:

    Can't seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?

  13. Stephen BrickmanRPh says:

    Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery. That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension. This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists

  14. Stephen Brickman says:

    Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.

  15. Lisa Bonanno says:

    Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.

  16. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    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.

  17. Stephen Brickman says:

    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.

  18. Gregg Mele says:

    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.

  19. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    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.

  20. Steve Caruso says:

    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

  21. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    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..

  22. Stephen Brickman LTC USA (retired) says:

    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.

  23. Stephen Brickman RPh says:

    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?

  24. Stephen Brickman says:

    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.

  25. Stephen Brickman says:

    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.

  26. Adam says:

    Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?

  27. Stephen Brickman LTC U.S.A. (Retired) says:

    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.

  28. Stephen Brickman says:

    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 206 Stonehenge Dr Phillipsburg,NJ 08865 Stephen.Brickman@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

  29. Moe says:

    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.

  30. Stephen Brickman says:

    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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  33. Stephen Brickman says:

    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 tool.

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  37. Moe says:

    Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.

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  40. JG B says:

    Murphy running for President is LAUGHABLE. Nased on what??

  41. Charlie Abisror says:

    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

  42. Mary Ann McKinney says:

    So....about those 56 machines in Bergen... <<>>

  43. John Fiorentino says:

    He;s "vacationing" at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by "remote work"............translation: NO WORK

  44. Zyra Alissa says:

    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.

  45. Amber Si says:

    OK

  46. yanre says:

    keeping up with the news

  47. Sha H says:

    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."

  48. Sha H says:

    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.

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