The Many Layers of Stakes in the Robert Menendez Trial
If he's convicted, it could mean the end of Obamacare. But the Menendez case also reveals the subtle layers of what constitutes modern-day corruption.
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Lonegan says race against Gottheimer comes down to a conservative’ vs. a liberal’
After kicking off his campaign Thursday morning, Republican Steve Lonegan said a congressional race against incumbent U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5th Dist., boils down to one point. "I'm a conservative and he's a liberal," Lonegan said of his potential general election opponent in 2018.
Editorial: Christie gets it right on off-shore drilling38 minutes | Editorials
Editorial: Christie gets it right on off-shore drilling Governor Christie pushes back against the Trump administration on offshore drilling. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2xfodY1 The oil drilling rig Polar Pioneer is towed toward a dock in Elliott Bay in Seattle in this 2015 file photo.
Exclusive: Murphy Plans to Raise $1.3 Billion in Taxes
Phil Murphy's proposed tax increases would raise roughly $1.3 billion a year, his spokesman told Observer on Thursday, releasing for the first time a cost estimate of the Democratic gubernatorial nominee's plans to pay for a multitude of campaign promises. A separate $80 million to $100 million would be generated through savings from reining in out-of-network health care costs for public workers covered by state plans, the spokesman said, for a total annual gain of roughly $1.4 billion in revenue.
Dunes create stagnant ponds that separate homes from beach
For years, the New Jersey shore town of Margate has vigorously fought a plan to build protective sand dunes on its shores, even after Superstorm Sandy inundated the town. In addition to losing ocean views, residents and officials of the town south of Atlantic City complained about a more consequential fear: Water building up between the dunes and the wooden bulkheads that separate oceanfront homes from the beach, forming huge, stagnant ponds that residents must slog through or around to reach the beach.
New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association Announces 2017…
The New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association will honor the state's best and brightest on November 27, 2017 at the 37th Annual Awards Gala held at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City. Highlights of the Gala will include Raoul and Carlo Momo receiving this year's "Restaurateur of the Year Award" as well as Wade Avondoglio's acceptance of the "Lifetime Achievement Award" while his family celebrates 100 years in business.
VBA Appeals Hearings Now Held Virtually in Southern New Jersey
In partnership with the Veterans Benefits Administration , veterans, and elected officials, and in an effort to improve veteran satisfaction, VA Healthcare - VISN 4 and the VA Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware, are working to improve the compensation and pension appeals process for veterans in southern New Jersey. Previously, many of the area's veterans who appealed a decision for a service-connected disability rating by VBA had to drive to Philadelphia for a hearing.
New Jersey government shuts down over budget standoff
New Jersey's government shut down at midnight Friday after the Legislature and Governor Chris Christie were unable to agree on a budget. The shutdown will most immediately be felt by those headed to state-run parks and beaches for the holiday weekend.
Trump goes from regal to rustic this weekend at Camp David
This Sept, 6, 1978 photo provided by the White House shows the principals in the Middle East Summit, from left, Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat, President Jimmy Carter, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, meeting for the first time at Camp David, Md.
Christie deputy, ex-Goldman Sachs executive win primaries 0:0
A wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Republican Gov. Chris Christie's top deputy immediately took aim at each other after winning primaries Tuesday in the race to replace the unpopular governor, continuing campaign attacks that have marked the first statewide primary election since President Donald Trump took office. Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt.
Trump, Christie center stage in race they’re not part of
Gov. Kim Guadagno, who won t... . As Joe Piscopo, actor, comedian and radio host, looks on New Jersey Republican Lt.
Guadagno: If I don’t lower property taxes as governor, won’t seek second term
There were no surprises in Tuesday's gubernatorial primaries, as Democratic voters chose Phil Murphy and Republicans opted for Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno as this year's major-party nominees for governor.
Goldman Sachs vet Murphy wins Democratic governor’s primary
FILE- In this May 18, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks during a Republican gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to ... TRENTON, N.J. - A wealthy former Goldman Sachs executive and Obama administration ambassador won the Democratic nomination in the race to replace unpopular term-limited Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday.
The Latest: Polls close in Jersey governor’s race primaries
Voters decided Tuesday on the Democratic and Republican candidates to represent their party in the Nov. 7 contest. New Jersey and Virginia are the only two states with governor's races.
Voters start on picking candidates to replace Chris Christie
FILE- In this May 18, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks during a Republican gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to ... TRENTON, N.J. - A former Wall Street executive and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's second-in-command are the leading candidates Tuesday as voters begin choosing who will replace the unpopular Republican governor.
New Jersey set to vote to replace unpopular Christie
In this May 11, 2017, file photo, Phil Murphy participates in a Democratic gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to succeed Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday, June 6. less FILE- In this May 11, 2017, file photo, Phil Murphy participates in a Democratic gubernatorial primary debate in Newark, N.J. New Jersey voters are heading to the polls to pick their candidates to succeed ... more FILE- In this May 18, 2017 file photo, New Jersey Lt.
New Jersey holds governor primaries under shadow of unpopular Christie
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is barred by state law from running for a third consecutive four-year term this year, but the unpopular former Republican presidential candidate remains a central figure in the campaign to replace him. Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to choose Republican and Democratic nominees to succeed Christie, whose approval ratings have hit historic lows.
Kim Guadagno is New Jersey’s Best Hope To Defeat Phil Murphy
I'm voting for Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno in the Republican Primary tomorrow because I'm convinced she's the only candidate in the field who can defeat former Goldman Sachs banker Phil Murphy, the likely Democrat nominee, in November and prevent the return of unbridled government spending and taxation that will occur if Democrats regain control of the State Executive branch.
What Christie says now that 2 of his Bridgegate lawyers could get big jobs from Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after he endorsed him for president on Feb. 26, 2016. (AP Photo Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after he endorsed him for president on Feb. 26, 2016.
a Perfect Storma Rescue Ship Sunk Off Cape May Coast
A decommissioned Coast Guard cutter famous for its service in World War II and 1991's deadly "Perfect Storm" off the coast of Massachusetts was laid to rest on Wednesday as it joined the cadre of sunken ships that comprise the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Reef below the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.