A U.S. District Court judge in Washington ruled Tuesday in favor of President Donald Trump in his bid to install White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Judge Timothy Kelly declined to stop, on an emergency basis, the president from making Mulvaney the acting director of the…
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Yankees president Randy Levine rips Donald Trump’s tax plan
Randy Levine has never been shy about speaking his mind–especially when money is on the table. The Yankees president has become known for boasting about his team–or against certainly players (Dellin Betances) when he feels it’s necessary. The latest to feel the wrath of Levine: President Donald Trump. The reason? Trump’s tax plan, which Levine is…
Putin’s Daughter Is Connected To Wilbur Ross
President Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is doing business with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s son-in-law, a bombshell new report revealed Tuesday. A large leak of financial documents called the Paradise Papers revealed several weeks ago that Russian billionaire Kirill Shamanov, the son of a close friend of Putin, does business with Ross — but until…
For Dem Governor Jim Florio’s Business Partner Named as NJ GOP Chairman
TRENTON — Having lost the governorship, seats in both the state Senate and Assembly and numerous freeholder boards, New Jersey’s GOP has picked a new chairman to lead it out of the wilderness. Their choice was Doug Steinhardt, a name partner in former Gov. Jim Florio’s law firm, Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader. He was elected…
Report: Why this N.J. Republican keeps voting for things that could hurt Jersey
WASHINGTON — In just his third term in office, Rep. Tom MacArthur is helping to shape legislation in a way lawmakers who’ve been here a long time can only dream of. But such a quick rise in Washington could come at a cost to his home state of New Jersey and perhaps his future in Congress.…
Jose Torres’ Lawyer Hoping to get Disgraced Mayor Out of Prison in 6 Months
Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has only been in custody for a matter of days since a judge sentenced him to five years in prison on corruption charges, but his lawyer is already filing Torres’ application to get him released early under an intensive supervision program. The disgraced mayor, who used city employees to do…
Freeholders: Bergdahl is a Deserter who Doesn’t Deserve Medals, Back Pay
by The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Joseph Vicari,
Congressman Smith Vows to Oppose Trump Tax Plan
WASHINGTON, DC- New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith today vowed to
Christie, Ivanka Trump and Tom MacArthur Discuss Tax Reform in Bayville
BAYVILLE — Gov. Chris Christie on Monday threw his support behind a Republican tax plan critics say will disproportionally harm New Jerseyans, as he and he and Ivanka Trump pitched it as a way to boost the national economy. “The future of our economy is the most important thing for our nation’s future,” Christie said inside…
Thompson to visit White House Tax Reform Session
Senator Sam Thompson invited to White House conference on State & Local Government Tax Reform
Senator Sam Thompson (R-LD12) has been invited to the White House. The senator from Old Bridge who has been hailed as a leader in the fight for tax reform by Americans for Prosperity and the National Federal of Small Businesses, will attend a White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs discussion on State and Local Government Tax…
NJ Senator Menendez Facing Claims of Sex with Underaged Hookers
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Friday that if the allegations against Alabama candidate for U.S. Senate Roy Moore are true, he should step aside, and “should be dealt with severely.” But Graham not only hasn’t called for Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez (N.J.), accused of having sex with underage prostitutes, to step aside — he went…
Ivanka Trump Coming to Ocean County Monday
President Donald Trump’s popular daughter Ivanka has assumed a lead role selling tax reform in small venue events across the country this fall season. That push has become all the more critical for Republicans with recent highly-publicized election losses and the Midterm cycle quickly approaching. Ivanka’s next stop? Congressman Tom MacArthur (R, NJ-03) will host the…
VAAD Denies Claim of Backing Jackson School Board Candidate
LAKEWOOD-The Lakewood VAAD, an influential community council serving Orthodox residents
Amato Team Sweeps Berkeley Township
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP-Republicans James Byrnes, Angelo Guadagno, Judith Noonan and Sophia
Ocean County Republicans Sweep State Level Elections
TOMS RIVER-Ocean County’s state-level Republican leaders swept their Democrat opponents
Maybe Next Year…Brick Republicans Fall Short Again on Election Day
BRICK-Brick Republicans continue making no ground in their annual effort
Phil Murphy beats Kim Guadagno to succeed Christie as N.J. governor
TRENTON — Phil Murphy, a former Wall Street executive and diplomat with no previous elected experience but deep pockets and strong ties to the Democratic Party, beat Republican Kim Guadagno Tuesday to succeed Chris Christie as New Jersey’s governor. CNN, ABC and NBC projected the win for Murphy at 8 p.m. Tuesday as the polls closed.…
Person seriously injured in road rage, hit-and-run, cops say
BRICK — Police are searching for a driver who struck and seriously injured a person in a road rage incident Tuesday behind a Brick grocery store. The driver fled in an older model, black, Volvo four-door sedan that police say has smashed windshield and side-view mirror damage. The vehicle had a possible partial NJ plate of…
Vicari Wins Again in Ocean County; Vows to Reject Murphy’s Sanctuary State
TOMS RIVER-Republican Ocean County Freehold Joseph Vicari defeated his latest
Democrats Gain Three Seats on Toms River Council
TOMS RIVER-Toms River Township Republicans are reeling after a series
Toms River Republicans’ Attempted School Board Takeover Falls Short
TOMS RIVER-The battle between Democrats and Republicans for control of
Jackson Residents Overwhelmingly Vote Dey Back on School Board
JACKSON-Sharon Dey, a long time school board member who narrowly
Onofrietti Says Love, Not Politics or Power Behind his School Board Candidacy
As November 7th draws closer, I have been giving a
It’s almost over! Murphy, Guadagno in mad scramble to get their voters to show up Tuesday
TRENTON — Months of campaigns stops, hundreds of speeches and thousands of handshakes are behind us. Now, in the race to succeed Gov. Chris Christie, it’s “go” time for the two major party rivals. Time to get their voters to the polls. For Republican Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy, their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s…
Ocean County Election Computer Network Free of Vulnerabilities
TOMS RIVER – With the state Gubernatorial Election just days
Interchange 58 Park-n-Ride Facility to Go Out to Bid
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY commuters will be able to enjoy a
Toms River School Board Candidate Condemns Fight Between Dems and Republicans
Submitted by Robert Onofrietti, Toms River School Board, Candidate 2017
Millionaire Murphy Leading Guadagno by 14 points in Polls
TRENTON — Democrat Phil Murphy is holding steady with a 14-point lead over Republican Kim Guadagno with less than a week left in the race to succeed Chris Christie as New Jersey’s governor, according to a poll released Wednesday. The Monmouth University Poll found that Guadagno hasn’t been able to gain traction against Murphy despite attacking…
AG: Public Official Charged After Diverting Public Funds to Personal Charity
TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that Kevin
Dey: Conflicts Are Main Cause of School Board Failures
JACKSON-The seven-member Jackson Township School District Board of Education has run
Voters Who Can’t Make it to the Polls Have Convenient Options in Ocean County
THE OCEAN COUNTY Clerk’s Office and the Ocean County Board
State Senator at Odds with Jackson Council Over Orthodox Eruvs
JACKSON-New Jersey State Senator Samuel D. Thompson advised Jackson Township
Administrator: No County Patronage Job for Jackson Councilman
TOMS RIVER-A report by PoliticsOC, a political insider news website,
Phil Murphy Blames Trump for Anti Semitic Climate in New Jersey
Pledges support for Jewish community, calls for ‘stronger, fairer’ NJ Democratic candidate Phil Murphy said he wants “to be governor of the state we used to be.” Photo by Robert Wiener Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Murray has never been shy about criticizing President Donald Trump and the atmosphere he has created around the country, but with…
Murphy Vows to Reverse New Jersey Policy Barring Refugee Resettlement in Garden State
PRINCETON — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Murphy said Thursday he would reverse a Gov. Chris Christie order to refuse to cooperate with the federal government in resettling refugees in New Jersey. Murphy made the statement at a campaign event with Gold Star father Khizr Khan, who gained national notoriety after his speech at the Democratic National…
Even Top NJ Democrats Can’t Back Phil Murphy’s New Jersey Sanctuary State Promise
The Media in this state thinks Sanctuary Statehood is a “hard right” position, Save Jerseyans, but there is plenty of evidence to the contrary. Start by talking to Old Bridge (Middlesex County) Democrat Chairman and 4th Ward Council Candidate Mark Razzoli. A 26-year law-enforcement officer, Razzoli dropped a press release on Wednesday distancing himself from Democrat…
Attorney General Issues Stern Warning to Jackson Township; Doesn’t Rule Out Similar Charges
TRENTON-The Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday announced charges
Phil Murphy Wants New Jersey to be Sanctuary State, Do You Agree?
New Jersey is often called the California of the east by local Democrats yearning for the complete liberalization of the Garden State, but Wall Street Millionaire Phil Murphy said he will seal the deal if elected to be governor.
Murphy said he will make New Jersey a sanctuary state if he is elected as our governor next month.
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Brick Republican Pleads Guilty to Fondling Jackson Teenager; Loses County Patronage Job
BRICK – A former Brick Township councilman who was facing criminal sexual contact and child endangerment charges pleaded guilty in August to simple assault. Daniel Toth, 40, was accused of touching the genitals of a 15-year-old boy. Toth was in the midst of an election in 2015 when the teen reported the incident to the Jackson…
Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers Union Backs Turnbach for Toms River’s 4th Ward
TOMS RIVER-Terrence Turnbach, who is running for council in Toms
Cash Strapped Toms River Republicans At Odds Over Out of Town Campaign Fundraiser
TOMS RIVER-Four years ago, the Toms River Republicans raised nearly
Letter: Why I support Daniel Rodrick For Toms River Council
I can tell you from the late 80’s to the
Guess Who’s Back? Shady’s Back: Obama Returns to Political Areana
Barack Obama is returning to the political arena for the first time in months after keeping a low profile and avoiding direct confrontation with his White House successor. The 56-year-old former president is scheduled to attend campaign rallies in New Jersey and Virginia on Thursday to support Democratic party candidates for governor. Voters in both states…
Toms River School Board Campaign Finance Report
TOMS RIVER-Fundraising is underway as Republicans battle Democrats for the
Toms River Council Candidate: End Special Deals for Developers on Lakewood Border
by Daniel Rodrick, Toms River Special deals given to developers
Kim Guadagno Addresses Anti-Semitism Claims in Jackson, Mahwah
In an interview this week with Hamodia, an Orthodox Jewish
Onofrietti Slams School Board Dysfunction in Toms River
TOMS RIVER-In an article in today’s Asbury Park Press, Toms
Documents Released by Jackson Township Reveal Behind the Scenes Activity During Eruv Battle
Documents released by Jackson Township detail how the township council