Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/14/2026

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

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

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "We're taking a real hard look at the possibility of redistricting in advance of the (next) mid-decade redistricting." - Senate President Scutari

 

TOP STORY: Scutari: No Debate About Need to Redistrict

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

Governor Sherrill launched a statewide employee survey.

 

The state's housing supply lags behind population growth, according to NJ Monitor.

 

NJ Transit is reducing ticket prices to $98 for World Cup matches.

 

A AARP poll finds residents oppose plans to scale back the StayNJ plan.

 

NJ multi-family sales surged as occupancy hits record levels, according to NJ Biz.

 

Overtaxed NJ homeowners are fleeing to Tennessee, according to NJ.com.

 

NJ officials are focusing on preventing human trafficking as a World Cup priority, according to NJ Herald.

 

NJ Transit is reducing buses to American Dream amid the World Cup, according to NorthJersey.com.

 

Hudson County Executive Guy presented the budget with a tax levy hike, according to Hudson County View. The county budget's impact on each town was released, according to Hudson County View.

 

Rep. Pallone launched a surveillance pricing inquiry.

 

Rep. Smith urged President Trump to press China on political prisoners, according to SaveJersey.

 

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

 

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Senate President Scutari says there's a real possibility of redistricting ahead of the next mid-decade redistricting.

 

The Lakewood Vaad endorsed Lebovics in the GOP Senate primary, according to SaveJersey.

 

In CD7, the 'Florence Avenue Initiative' is spending money directly against Altman, according to NJ Globe. Only Shah says she might support Rep. Jeffries for Speaker, according to NJ Globe. Rep. Kean's absence prompted criticism from Democratic rivals, according to NJ Monitor.

 

In CD12, Hamaway raised $1M.

 

ICYMI: In CD12, Wang discussed candidacy; in CD7, healthcare Shah's cornerstone; in CD12, Hamawy poll shows lead; 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

 

Assemblyman Sauckie wants to curb 'sweetheart' no-bid school deals, according to NJ Spotlight.

 

Assemblymembers Flynn and Scharfenberger called for a state gas tax holiday.

 

Driverless cars legislation advanced in the Senate, according to NJ Monitor.

 

State leaders are pushing for a more unified K-8 system, according to BINJE.

 

The Healthcare Quality Institute named three new board members.

 

Broadband service is often overlooked in affordability conversations.

 

Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing

 

In Atlantic City, the budget could be the start of a bumpier fiscal road, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

 

In Bayonne, Councilman LaPelusa won't pursue the runoff election, according to NJ Globe. Mayor-elect Ash-Nadrowski will have her pick of top county posts, and possibly an Assembly seat, according to NJ Globe. Ash-Nadrowsi's team took advantage of voter concerns to win by a large margin, according to TAPinto.

 

In Bernardsville, the GOP endorsed candidates, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Boonton, the council addressed the budget, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Brick, a asphalt plan faces a legal challenge, according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Caldwell, the BOE adopted the budget, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Denville, a billboard discussion continues, according to NJ Hills.

 

In East Hanover, the budget increases taxes 8%, according to NJ Hills.

 

In East Windsor, a data center moratorium was proposed, according to TAPinto.

 

In Elizabeth, the city is considering an ordinance to cover lawsuit costs as Assemblyman Rodriguez sues the city, according to Politico NJ.

 

In Evesham, a residential care facility for dementia patients is planned, according to 70and73.com.

 

In Haddon, a cannabis dispensary was rejected, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Haddonfield, the budget is being weighed amid cost increases, according to the Retrospect.

 

In Hillsborough, a warehouse plan is reviving a damaged site, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In Irvington, Mayor Vauss and his team highlighted their electoral rout.

 

In Jersey City, a prosecutor says a lack of data and resources hobbles the enforcement of the rent law, according to JC Times. The county budget pitches a significant tax hike for the city, according to JC Times. The planning board named a new chair and vice chair, according to Hudson County View.

 

In Kenilworth, a data center is coming, according to TAPinto.

 

In Lacey, the town presented its first 'key to the city', according to Jersey Shore Online.

 

In Livingston, the purchase and preservation of a church property was approved, according to TAPinto.

 

In Long Beach, the budget was approved, according to the Sandpaper.

 

In Madison, the community pool has new leadership, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Manalapan, a builder wants to add nearly a million square feet of warehouses, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Maplewood, the committee reviewed a watershed improvement plan, according to Village Green. StreetsPAC endorsed Ceperley for committee, according to Village Green.

 

In Millburn, capital and road improvement ordinances were introduced, according to TAPinto.

 

In Montclair, retail cannabis is rising, according to Montclair Local.

 

In Morris Plains, the budget was adopted, according to NJ Hills. A plan for a new police department addition was shown, according to NJ Hills.

 

In Mountainside, the town is weighing stronger protections for tennis and pickleball courts, according to TAPinto.

 

In Newark, there was an upset for a council seat, according to TAPinto. New BOE members are committed to serving, according to Chalkbeat.

 

In Ocean City, two incumbents and won newcomer won council seats, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Paterson, Councilman Mendez hasn't conceded the mayoral race, saying the 'official election process is ongoing'. Mayor Sayegh's margin of victory was much smaller than in previous years, according to Paterson Press.

 

In Phillipsburg, a new salary ordinance was adopted despite warnings of an employee exodus, according to TAPinto.

 

In Red Bank, the council will review bond measures, according to TAPinto.

 

In Sayreville, the council is deadlocked on data centers, according to MyCentralJersey. The budget vote collapsed, according to MyCentralJersey.

 

In South Seaside Park, beach badges became useless after the annexation, according to the Asbury Park Press.

 

In Springfield, the town plans escrow adjustments, according to TAPinto.

 

In Stone Harbor, the budget calls for a tax increase, according to Cape May Herald.

 

In Summit, a new community center playground was proposed, according to TAPinto.

 

In Totowa, the budget projects a tax levy increase, according to TAPinto.

 

In Watchung, a new clerk was appointed, according to NJ Hills. The budget was adopted, according to TAPinto.

 

In Wayne, the planning board approved new apartments, according to NorthJersey.com. There's a Democratic primary for the Ward 5 council seat, according to TAPinto.

 

Here are the outcomes of the municipal elections on Tuesday:

 

In Bayonne, Ash-Nadrowski was elected mayor.

 

In Belleville,Velez ousted Melham in the contentious mayoral race.

 

In Irvington, Vauss and his slate were re-elected.

 

In Keansburg, Cocuzza and Donaldson were re-elected.

 

In Long Branch, Pallone was re-elected.

 

In Medford Lakes, councilmen fended off a challange.

 

In Newark, Baraka was re-elected.

 

In Ocean City, Gillian cruised to a fifth term.

 

In Orange, there was a major upset in council races.

 

In Paterson, Sayegh was re-elected in the four-person race.

 

In Union City, Stack and his slate were re-elected.

 

In Weehawken, Turner was re-elected.

 

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:

 

 

No, Sen. Booker. Warner Bros. deal helps NJ’s film industry | Opinion

Danielle Zanzalari

 

  • New Jersey has become one of the fastest-growing film and television hubs in the country. While New Jersey media is largely associated with "The Sopranos," this new era has evolved into a full-scale production ecosystem, supported by tax incentives, studio development, and a growing workforce pipeline.

 

The Delbarton case isn't over. What's surfaced is troubling | Opinion

Mark Crawford

 

  • We were wrong to think the Delbarton story was over. What has emerged since the jurors left the courtroom is more disturbing than what they were ever permitted to hear. And what is now in the public record raises profound questions not only about one case, but about whether survivors in New Jersey can trust the system designed to protect them.

 

Two NJ Diners are Disappearing - a WaWa and QuickChek are Next

BINJE Staff

 

  • The Stelton Diner in Edison, Middlesex County, has been open for 48 years. As of Memorial Day weekend, it will no longer be. Owner Nick Kousoulis is retiring after a lifetime in the restaurant business, and the building on Plainfield Avenue will be subleased to QuickChek.

 

West Side Gets First ‘Big Box’ Retailer with Route 440 Target

  1. Assata Wright, Jersey City Times

 

  • Jersey City’s West Side welcomed its first big box retailer Tuesday as Target opened its doors to customers at 3:00 p.m. after months of anticipation. The 119,000-square-foot store will be an anchor retailer for Stadium Plaza, which already includes Acme and Planet Fitness. The store is pegged to be a draw for other businesses in this section of the city that is on the verge of major residential growth in the coming decade.

 

J.P. Morgan warns of new era for global investors

Matthew Fazelpoor, NJBIZ

 

  • J.P. Morgan Private Bank is warning investors that the global economy is entering a new era defined less by stability and efficiency and more by geopolitical fragmentation, persistent inflation and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

 

Gov. Sherrill rallies Montclair State graduates at 2026 commencement

BINJE Staff

 

  • Addressing a sea of red and white at the Prudential Center, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered a stirring message of empowerment and faith to the Montclair State University Class of 2026.

 

Rutgers barred CEO Rami Elghandour from speaking. Here’s his speech

Hannan Adely, NorthJersey.com

 

  • "Don't compromise your dreams." "Kindness is having empathy for others who may not have a voice." "You are in the business of collecting experiences above all else personally and professionally."

 

NJ lawmakers propose 'Christina Grimmie Day' for late Marlton singer

Celeste E. Whittaker, Cherry Hill Courier-Post

 

  • Marlton community members continue to mourn the loss of their own Christina Grimmie, a beloved singer and songwriter known for her kindness, empathy and beautiful voice, who was on her way to the top when she was murdered in 2016.

 

Beneath Parsippany's development is a 6,000 year old site connected to the Lenni-Lenape tribe

Nicole Flanagan, NJ Hills

 

  • Long before Parsippany Troy-Hills became the suburban township it is today, the land was a patchwork of forests and rivers where the Lenni Lenape hunted, gathered and built their lives. While much of that history has faded beneath centuries of development, one site survived — spanning 6,000 years, from prehistoric settlement to the Revolutionary War and into the present day.

 

Fleecing the Public With Accumulated Leave Payouts Must Stop

Cape May County Herald

 

  • It is no secret that the number one issue in the recent campaign for governor was affordability. The general consensus is clear. New Jersey is overtaxed and too expensive. The Garden State for all of its many amenities has a net migration out, not in. The minor level of population growth that shows in census figures is coming from immigration, not from migration in from other states.

 

Collingswood Pride Committee Preps Year 5 Celebration with Crosswalk Repainting

Matt Skoufalos, NJPEN

 

  • The June 13 celebration of LGBTQ+ culture coincides with Second Saturday in downtown Collingswood. Organizers say the volunteer-led event will be its biggest yet, with speakers, performances, food vendors, and a maker market.

 

At BioPartnering event, N.J. shows its depth — and ambition — amidst challenges

Tom Bergeron, BINJE

 

  • The nearly 600 attendees at BioNJ’s annual BioPartnering Conference Tuesday — a total that included 85 company presenters and 77 investors — were more than enough reason for Debbie Hart to feel confident about the life sciences industry in New Jersey.

 

Op-Ed: Sherrill administration’s statewide business tour reinforces its focus on economic growth

Tom Bracken

 

  • One of the most encouraging developments during the first months of the Sherrill administration has been its clear commitment to engaging directly with New Jersey’s business community.

 

Algernon Ward’s legacy honors Black History in Trenton and needs support

LA Parker, The Trentonian

 

  • Algernon Ward passed away in March 2025. He died battling cancer and fighting for his dream, a frequently deferred effort to recognize black soldiers and others interred in the segregated Locust Hill Cemetery on Hart Ave. in Trenton.

 

How the mall has endured | Inquirer Cherry Hill

Lisa Dukart

 

  • Hello, Cherry Hill! In an era when many regional malls are struggling, the Cherry Hill Mall has managed to remain relevant. We look at how.

 

Train strikes, kills one at Red Bank NJ Transit station

Ken Serrano, Asbury Park Press

 

  • NJ Transit police are investigating the death of a person struck by a train in Red Bank. The incident happened about 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13.

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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  36. Tree Service says:

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  37. Moe says:

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

  38. NJMCDirect says:

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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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