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Durr says Murphy giving too many excuses and not enough answers on closed state offices

Conservative TimesMarch 4, 20220

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Ed Durr said he’s tired of Governor Phil Murphy’s long line of excuses to keep state offices closed to the public as the March 7th pandemic state of emergency end draws near. Murphy has refused to explain why he continues to keep many of the state offices closed to the public as the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be waning quickly. “We’ve heard too many excuses from Governor Murphy for his refusal to reopen all unemployment centers that have been closed for nearly two years,” said Durr (R-3). “There are thousands of unemployed workers who

Ukraine’s ports to stay closed until Russian invasion ends – maritime administration

ReutersFebruary 28, 20220

By Jonathan Saul LONDON – Ukrainian ports will remain closed until Russia’s invasion ends, the head of Ukraine’s Maritime Administration said on Monday, adding that the port of Mariupol has sustained damage from Russian shelling. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, calling its actions a “special operation”. “The ports will be shut until the end of Russian aggression on our territory and (we) restore the ability to provide maritime security for commercial vessels,” Vitaliy Kindrativ told Reuters in emailed comments. Kindrativ said the authorities were still assessing the extent of damage in Mariupol, a prominent port located on the Sea

Sberbank’s Czech branches to stay closed on Monday – CTK

ReutersFebruary 27, 20220

PRAGUE – Russian bank Sberbank’s Czech unit will keep branches closed on Monday and card transactions and internet banking stopped, CTK news agency reported on Sunday, citing the bank as saying it saw an outflow of deposits in recent days. The bank said deposits were insured, according to CTK. The bank could not be immediately reached for comment. It had closed branches on Friday due to security concerns for staff. (Reporting by Jason Hovet; Editing by Alison Williams)

Emissions Increased In States That Closed Nuclear Plants

The Daily CallerFebruary 18, 20220

Greenhouse gas emissions have surged in multiple Northeast states that shuttered nuclear power plants since 2019, Politico reported. The states — Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania — closed down the zero-emissions nuclear reactors in recent years, even as they announced ambitious pledges to transition away from fossil fuels, according to Politico. Since 2019, carbon dioxide emissions, caused by burning fossil fuels like petroleum, coal and natural gas, have increased 15%, 12% and 3% in New York, New England and Pennsylvania respectively, federal data showed. “If the goal is that we’re moving to 100% zero-carbon electricity, closing zero-carbon resources doesn’t make

Toyota’s Ontario plants remain closed after trucker protests

ReutersFebruary 14, 20220

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON -Toyota Motor Corp said Monday it has not yet resumed production at its three manufacturing lines in Ontario even after a key U.S.-Canadian bridge reopened. The Japanese automaker’s plants in Ontario, where it builds its best-selling RAV4 sport utility vehicle, have halted production since Thursday because of parts shortages stemming from the border disruption from a protest by Canadian truckers. Toyota said it expects “related disruptions to continue this week” in Ontario. Toyota also said its plants in West Virginia, Kentucky and Alabama are still facing production impacts on Monday. Police in Windsor late Sunday cleared

‘This Is A Joke’: Hawley Calls Closed Door Afghanistan Hearing A ‘Clown Show’

The Daily CallerFebruary 2, 20220

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri called Wednesday’s hearing on Afghanistan a “clown show” because it was behind closed doors. “The fact that this hearing is happening behind closed doors is absolutely outrageous,” Hawley told reporters. “It is a total travesty, and it’s for one reason only: they do not what to have any accountability. They do not want to answer questions in public.” “This is a joke,” Hawley said. “What’s happening today is a clown show. It is meant to be a clown show, and it is an absolute travesty.” The Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan was marked by chaos

Brick Township Schools Closed Monday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions

Charlie DwyerJanuary 30, 20220

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Due to hazardous road conditions, the Brick Township Public School District has closed school for Monday, January 31st. “Due to the continued hazardous road conditions resulting from the Saturday blizzard and continued frigid temperatures inhibiting snow removal around Bus Stops, Brick Schools will be CLOSED, tomorrow, Monday, January 31, 2022,” the district said. How much snow did your town get? Check the totals here. Related News: Snow plow driver intentionally dumps snow on Orthodox Jews during blizzard in alleged hate crime incident

Toms River Charlie Brown’s closed for over a year? What’s Next? Texas Roadhouse?

Phil StiltonJanuary 23, 20220

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s been more than a year since Charlie Brown’s was forced to shut down. Once the home of the infamous local dive bar, Phil’s Liquor Locker Lounge, the future is waiting to see what’s next at the location at the intersection of Kettle Creek Road and Hooper Avenue. This week, rumors swirled about a Texas Roadhouse coming to the site, but that has yet to be confirmed, but might be unlikely. The building is small by Texas Roadhouse standards and the parking is limited. While the Jaggers-owned chain is one of the faster-growing restaurant chains in

Jackson School District to hold closed Board of Education Meeting this week before public meeting

Phil StiltonJanuary 16, 20220

The Jackson Township Board of Education will conduct a Closed Conference Meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Jackson Memorial High School, 101 Don Connor Blvd, Jackson, New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss matters involving contract; employment of personnel-terms and conditions of employment; pending litigation; investigations and matters falling within the attorney-client privilege with respect to these subjects. No action will be taken. This meeting is not open to the public. This meeting will be followed by the Committee of the Whole Meeting/Business Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts

Jackson School District closed due to ‘insurmountable’ number of COVID cases, virtual learning this week

Charlie DwyerJanuary 3, 20220

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Public School District has announced it will be closed on Monday due to ‘insurmountable’ COVID-19 related staffing shortages. The district also announced virtual learning for the rest of the week. A press release from the district: Due to insurmountable COVID-related staffing shortages that will impact the entire week and anticipated weather conditions for tomorrow, the Jackson School District will now be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 and will be FULLY VIRTUAL for the remainder of the week. For tomorrow only – Monday, Jan. 3 – we will be closed. There will be no

America’s Biggest Retailer Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving

The Daily CallerNovember 24, 20210

The largest retailer in the country will be closed on Thanksgiving as many stores are shifting away from keeping their doors open during the unofficial kickoff of the holiday season. Walmart announced in June that it would keep its doors closed on Thanksgiving to show its appreciation to employees amid a tightening labor market. “Throughout the pandemic, our associates have been nothing short of heroic in how they have stepped up to serve our customers and their communities,” Sam Walton said. “Our people make the difference,’ and that’s never been more true than it is right now,” Dacona Smith, executive

Case Closed: New Jersey prefers Star Wars over Star Trek

Phil StiltonNovember 2, 20210

Today is Election Day in New Jersey as the forces of good take on the forces of evil. Which side represents good and which side represents evil, of course, all depends on perspective, and in New Jersey, zip code. One thing New Jerseyans do agree on, however, is that Star Wars is a much better science fiction franchise than Star Trek. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio’s embarrassing Star Trek incident aside, it’s not because Star Trek is bad, it’s because Star Wars is just better. “ew Jerseyans embrace the “Light Side” and lightsabers by a double-digit margin over

Iconic Frankie’s Bar and Grill in Point Pleasant Closed After Sale to New Owners

Phil StiltonOctober 21, 20210

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Frankie’s Bar and Grill, a privately owned and operated restaurant has been sold to restaurant management group Chefs International. The iconic downtown bar and restaurant has been in business for 36 years, opening in 1985. During the transition, the restaurant will be closed as the new owners work on transferring ownership of the state liquor license. Chefs International owns popular shore restaurant brands including Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanty, Baker’s Water Street, Wharfside Restaurant, The Cabin, Escondido, Moores Tavern, Sunset Ballroom, and Anchor Tavern. “Frankie’s will be temporarily closed for a short period of time awaiting liquor

Phil Murphy says state workers back to work, but offices remain closed

Your NewsOctober 20, 20210

TRENTON, NJ -New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that state workers would be returning to their posts on Monday, but according to Republican lawmakers, offices remain closed. Legislative District 1 lawmakers expressed frustration with the Murphy Administration as many state facilities, including Motor Vehicle Commission and Department of Labor sites remain closed. All state workers were expected to be back on the job this week, fully vaccinated or subject to weekly COVID testing, but the Governor backed off his original orders and delayed the return to work for many agencies. “Closed state offices have become all too familiar, and the

The Jackson Diner has reopened almost as if it had never closed

Phil StiltonOctober 10, 20210

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Within the mega-strip mall that is Jackson Crossing was a small 1950s themed diner that Jackson residents of all ages loved, the Jackson Diner. The Jackson Diner was a revival of Main Street Americana, offering up traditional Jersey diner favorites like disco fries, burgers, and pretty much everything else imaginable. They had a huge menu. Literally, a book when you sit down to order in the mid-twentieth century themed diner that is part diner and part soda/ice cream parlor serving up dessert courtesy of Farley’s Homemade Ice Cream. Then COVID-19 came. In June of 2020, the

It’s National Park Week and NJ Democrat Wants You to Virtually Explore Parks You Can’t Actually Visit

Breaking Local News ReportApril 19, 20200

TRENTON-There’s nothing like logging onto the internet and looking at a park that’s right around the corner from you that you can’t actually go to. In many cases, in New Jersey, you can look out your window and see those parks. Liberty State Park and Sandy Hook are two such parks visible from many miles away in places in New Jersey, but you can’t go. And since you can’t go, New Jersey Democrat Congressman Donald Norcross is telling us this week to celebrate National Park Week anyway. With all parks in New Jersey closed, it’s about as close as you’re

New Jersey Democrats Back Murphy, Vote to Keep State Parks Closed

Breaking Local News ReportApril 14, 20200

TRENTON, NJ – The fight to keep New Jersey’s State Parks open during the COVID-19 epidemic has gone straight down the party line. New Jersey Assembly Democrats defeated Republicans 52-27, signaling the weakness of the New Jersey Republican Party to challenge even the simplest of actions by Governor Murphy and the state Democrat Party. The issue of keeping New Jersey’s large state parks open was to promote healthy activity for residents who could be stuck inside their homes for another month or two. That prospect alone could lead to even more unforseen health consequences for New Jerseyans. “We recognize the

Towns Are Now Filling in their Skate Parks to Keep Kids out

Breaking Local News ReportApril 10, 20200

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT- Towns across America, struggling to keep kids from being outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic are finding new ways to keep skateboarders out of their local skate parks. In South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town dumped a truck load of sand on the skate park, police were later dispatched as two men were caught clearing the sand. “Officers responded to the skate park at Nevers Road Park for a trespassing complaint,” West Windsor Police said. “The complainant indicated he observed two males sweeping the sand off the skate park.” Township officials placed the sand a few days prior