NEWARK — Bill Baroni, the former deputy executive director of the Port Authority who became caught up in the bizarre scheme of political retribution that became known as Bridgegate, was …
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After Hooking Up for Bernie, 24 Year Old Brick Democrat Gets Political Appointment to Housing Authority Board
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonA Democratic political appointee in Brick Township is under fire this week after accepting a position on the township’s Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Hooking up for Bernie? Robyn Gedrich, …
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Great Adventure Opens This Weekend
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSix Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions such as Kingda Ka, El Toro, Nitro and Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom. …
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Chadwick Island Bridge to be Replaced
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOriginally built in the 1950s, the Chadwick Beach Island Bridge has served the residents of the island well providing access from their homes to Route 35. It even weathered Superstorm …
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Despite charges, Paterson council rejects no-confidence vote against Jose Torres
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPATERSON – The city council on Tuesday rejected a vote of no confidence against Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres, who was indicted earlier this month on charges of conspiring to have …
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Democrats Must Join GOP in Confirming Gorsuch
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMillions of evangelical Christian and pro-life conservative Catholic voters, who overwhelmingly supported President Donald Trump last November, are watching intently as the United States Senate now considers the nomination of …
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With President Donald Trump’s election to office, Christian progressives have taken a more vocal stance on issues such as climate change and social justice — while conservative Christians are holding …
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Decades-old clue says Trump's bad week might not be so bad
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWASHINGTON, March 28, 2017 – The consensus among most pundits and political analysts is that President Trump was the biggest loser when House leadership pulled the American Health Care Act …
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Tomi Lahren Officially Fired From The Blaze
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTomi Lahren, the shrill political commentator for The Blaze who claimed to be pro-choice, has reportedly been fired from Glenn Beck’s media outlet for her comments about conservative hypocrisy. But …
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Stephen Colbert Tap Dances on the Grave of Trump's Calamitous Health Care Bill
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonThe American Health Care Bill, at least in its present form, is dead and buried. On Monday night, “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert tap danced on its grave. “The White …
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New Conservative Party intends to halt poor management and carry out purge of local government employees and officials – Strike
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonRIGA, March 28 (LETA) – In an interview with LETA, former high-ranking Corruption Prevention Bureau (KNAB) official and current Riga mayor candidate for the New Conservative Party Juta Strike said …
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As President Donald Trump promises to put “America first,” Mexico and China are scheming to team up in order to build cheap cars to compete with American-manufactured vehicles in Latin …
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Exclusive: White House, Paul, Lee Keep Health Care Deal Alive
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonAfter Republicans spent much of the day Tuesday pledging to press ahead on health care reform, the White House appears to have found a possible path forward thanks to critics …
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Five Best Baseball Movies to Usher in a New Season
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonThis year’s baseball season officially kicks off April 2, but excitement is already in the air. The sport, of course, is as synonymous with America as apple pie and July …
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13 States Rally in Support of Trump Travel Ban
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonThirteen states filed an amicus brief on Monday supporting President Donald Trump’s revised executive order on nationals entering the United States from the six countries identified as “countries of concern” …
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GOP Targets Taxes as Government Nears 20 Percent of Economy
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonThe federal government is on track to collect more than $3.6 trillion in revenue for the current fiscal year, roughly 18.9 percent of of the nation’s $19.3 trillion economy. And …
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Ciattarelli nabs key win over Guadagno in GOP governor's race
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOLD BRIDGE — State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is making the race for the Republican nonination for New Jersey governor more competitive than expected. On Saturday, Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) beat Lt. Gov. …
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Bridgegate sentencing today: 10 emotional letters ask leniency
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonNEWARK–The letters came from friends and family. From politicians and ministers. From parents and children. They wrote to U.S. District Judge Susan Wigenton, urging leniency for Bill Baroni and Bridget …
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Army National Guard Conducting Artillery Training at Joint Base Friday through Sunday
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonHeads up, MDL! Units from the New Jersey National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve will be conducting heavy and light weapons training beginning today through the weekend. Training is slated …
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Joy Villa Stands Her Ground in a Partisan Hollywood
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonMusician Joy Villa did something daring on the night of the 2017 Grammy Awards: She decided to display her beliefs proudly. Wearing a now-famous Make America Great Again dress, the …
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Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is doing so well in committee hearings that Senate Democrats are searching out a deal to protect the filibuster, to potentially use against a future …
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GOP Scramble: Ryan Delays Vote on Health Care Bill
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonApparently short of a majority to pass their health care bill, House Republican leaders on Thursday pushed back a vote on the American Health Care Act until Friday at the …
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Officials Expect Low Turnout for Saturday's Trump MAGA March in Seaside Heights
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonSEASIDE HEIGHTS-County and local officials estimate only about 400 to 800 people will be attending this weekend’s MAGA (Make America Great Again) March being held on the boardwalk in Seaside …
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"Silent Kim" Guadagno Strikes Back at Ciattarelli; Digs at Chris Christie in Interview
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonIn the New Jersey Republican primary race for governor, the only woman in the pack, Kim Guadagno has been tossed around and manhandled by her male opponents since she announced …
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Great Events in April at Jackson's Great Adventure
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOpening Weekend – April 1 & 2 Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 2017’s opening weekend April 1 and 2. Guests can enjoy their favorite attractions such as Kingda Ka, El …