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NJ Town's Mayor Facing Indictments Running For Re-Election
Clark Township Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso is not letting a few indictments prevent him running for re-election. Bonaccorso announced he is running for a 7th term on the Republican ticket, along with his slate on the township council, Angel Albanese, Jimmy Minniti and William Smith. Bonaccorso has served as mayor since 2001. Last November, Bonaccorso was charged with forging paperwork to nearly 24 New Jersey towns to allow his landscaping company to remove underground tanks, State Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Bonaccorso, 63, used township employees to help him run his privat…
Politics
NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy Drops Out Of Senate Race
Tammy Murphy, the First Lady of New Jersey, announced on Sunday, March 24, she is ending her campaign for the Democratic nomination for US Senate. The announcement caps a dizzying a few months for Murphy, the wife of Gov. Phil Murphy, who entered the race as a frontrunner, racking up endorsements and raising $3.2 million in six weeks, but watched her campaign stall as Rep. Andy Kim overtook her in the polls. Murphy was running to replace embattled incumbent Bob Menendez who is facing federal corruption charges. "Continuing in this race will involve waging a very divisive and negative…
Politics
Monmouth U Releases NH Projections In Shrinking GOP Race
Monmouth University has released poll results just ahead of the second Republican primary of the 2024 presidential campaign. The poll shows former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley gaining independent support, but still trailing former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire. It says 52 percent of New Hampshire GOP voters supported Trump, while 34 percent backed Haley. The poll was run in partnership with The Washington Post. The poll was conducted between Tuesday, Jan. 16, and Saturday, Jan. 20. That was right before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he was suspending his campaign o…
Obituaries
'RIP To The Queen:' Condolences Pour In For Toms River Icon Sondra Fortunato, 'Miss Liberty'
Sondra Fortunato, an iconic New Jersey entertainer and model known to many as "Miss Liberty USA," has died. Condolences were widely posted online on Thursday, Jan. 11 for the well-known local celebrity from Toms River, including the town's Republican party organization. "Dear sweet Sondra, I first met you when I was about 12 years old. I'm now 66. We girls would see you in Seaside buying the latest fashion's," one mourner wrote. "We were all fascinated by your stunning appearance. You truly were the first Barbie doll! "As the years went by it was a delight to see you in Toms River wh…
Politics
'Get Smoked:' Christie Caught On Hot Mic Before Announcing Prez Race Drop, Reports Say
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has dropped out of the 2024 presidential campaign, but not before allegedly talking a little bit of smack on a hot mic. The Republican nominee made the announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at a town hall in Windham, NH (click here to watch). Just before the town hall, Christie was apparently caught on a hot mic saying "she is going to get smoked," apparently referring to former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, as reported by ABC and the New York Times. The quip was aired on his campaign's livestream, which has since been removed, The Times reports. "I'v…
Politics
Megyn Kelly Reveals What Chris Christie Said In Viral Off-Air Moment During GOP Confrontation
"He was pissed off." That's what Megyn Kelly said of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, regarding an off-air incident during the GOP debate in Alabama on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The clip has since gone viral, leaving America wondering what exactly it was that the 2024 presidential hopeful told the panelist and former Fox News anchor. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Kelly, on "The Megyn Kelly Show," revealed what Christie said: “He was mad that he wasn’t getting enough questions. And he said, ‘I made it up at this stage, and I haven’t been able to speak in awhile. And I should have been brought i…
Lifestyle
'Are Republicans Not Intelligent, Jimmy?': NJ 'Trump White House Survivor' On Kimmel
"How did you get caught up in this mess? You seem like an intelligent person." That's the question Jimmy Kimmel had for New Jersey's Cassidy Hutchinson, the Pennington native and former White House aide in the Trump administration, who was a star witness in the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot hearing, by testifying that Trump physically attacked a Secret Service driver in an attempt to join the crowd at the capitol. Hutchinson, 27, dished it right back to the late-night host. "Are Republicans not intelligent, Jimmy?" Hutchinson said with a smirk. Hutchinson — a "proud, former New Jersey residen…
Events
Meet Clay Travis At North Jersey Bookstore
Conservative commentator and sportswriter Clay Travis is coming to Bergen County. Travis, who founded the sports website Outkick and co-hosts "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," will be signing copies of his new book "American Playbook" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, August 7 at 6 p.m. In "American Playbook", Travis lays out his gameplan for how the Republican Party can turn its fortunes around and defeat Democrats at the ballot box, according to a synopsis. This is Travis' fourth book and his second political book. To purchase tickets to meet Travis, click here.
Politics
Republican NJ Gov. Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Announces Split From Wife
Jack Ciattrelli and his wife Melinda are headed to splitsville. Ciattrelli, who unsuccessfully ran for governor on the Republican ticket in 2021 and said he is running again in 2025, announced in a public statement that the couple separated earlier this year. They have been married since 1995. "I am very proud of the job we did raising our four adult children who are all very successful and whom we both love very much," Ciattrelli said. "While there are those who will seek to exploit this news for their own political gain - some going so far as to spread the ugliest of rumors, all of wh…
Politics
NJ Mayor Who Opposed Pride Flag Raising Ousted By Colleagues
A New Jersey mayor who allegedly called some fellow elected officials "not good Catholics" for supporting the raising of a rainbow flag during Pride Month was removed from office by members of his own party. The flag controversy ended up being the last straw for fellow Republicans who were already at war with now-former Rochelle Park Mayor Perrin Mosca over what they said was abusive behavior. Three who sit on the Township Committee voted 4-0 with Democrat Linda Boniface to oust Mosca earlier this week. Deputy Mayor Jennifer Appice took over as acting mayor following the work session vote …
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder
A 28-year-old Virginia man has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 1 fatal shooting of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour outside her townhouse, authorities said. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, VA, was arrested on Tuesday, May 30 at 10:45 a.m., according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Bynum was taken into custody outside a residence in Chesapeake City, VA, without incident, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said at a news conference. Bynum was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, she said. Prosecutors did not say what the motive was in the killing…
Politics
Double-Dipper Voted In Both NJ, FL For 2020 Election, Police Say
A Sussex County woman has been arrested for voting from two states in the 2020 presidential election year, authorities said. Donna Prentes Brady, 66, of Ocala, FL, and Susssex Borough, NJ, was charged with two counts of casting more than one ballot in any election, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said. Brady was arrested on Monday, March 13, as part of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ crackdown on voter fraud through a vote crime unit he created last year. Donna Prentes BradyFlorida Department of Law Enforcement Voting more than once is a third-degree felony in Florida, punishable …
Politics
New Jersey Election Results: Projected Winners From House Races
Votes from the midterm elections are being counted in New Jersey. Here are the preliminary results as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Associated Press. This story will be updated as votes are counted (* denotes incumbent): District 1: 91% of votes in Donald Norcross (D) * 62% Claire Gustafson (R) 35.6% District 2: 95% of votes in Jeff Van Drew (R)* 61.2% Tim Alexander (D) 37.7% District 3: 95% of votes in Andy Kim (D)* 54.9% Bob Healey Jr. (R) 44.2% District 4: 96% of votes in Christopher Smith (R)* 67.3% Matthew Jenkins (D) 31% District 5: 95% of votes in J…
Politics
Election Day 2022: Hottest House Races In NJ
Polls are open for the 2022 midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 8. All 12 of New Jersey's seats in the US House of Representatives are contested, and Republicans are hoping to win back the four seats flipped in the 2018 midterms. If the 435-member House flips to Republican control, that is considered a "referendum" on Joe Biden's first-term problems as president. Here's a rundown of the key races in New Jersey. 3rd Congressional District: Andy Kim (D) has held the position since being elected in 2018, and is up against Bob Healey Jr. (R), who works as an executive at his family's yacht-build…
Police & Fire
DUI Charges Dropped For Defiant NJ Gym Owner: Reports
Drunk driving charges against Ian Smith, a former gym owner known for defying state COVID orders, have been dismissed, the New Jersey Globe reports. The charges had dashed Smith's chances of winning a Republican Party primary for the 3rd congressional seat. However, for the next nine months, a municipal court judge ordered Smith to have a breath alcohol ignition interlock device placed on his vehicle, his defense lawyer told NJ Advance Media. The former owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, Smith pleaded guilty to refusing a breathalyzer and careless driving, according to news reports. Th…
News
January 6 Committee Unanimously Votes To Subpoena Trump
The election clock was ticking as the Jan. 6 committee unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify about his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol last year. The committee concluded its final hearing before the Nov. 8 midterm elections with the decision on Thursday, Oct. 13, to require the former president to testify publicly under oath. “This is a question about accountability. He is required to answer to the American people,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the committee chair. What Thompson called Trump's "staggering betrayal of his oath” led to an “at…
Lifestyle
'Everybody Knows You Live In NJ' Guitarist Stevie VZ Says To Dr. Oz In Viral Twitter Video
Stevie Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band made an appearance on the Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania's Twitter feed to invite Dr. Mehmet Oz to go surf on the Jersey Shore. In the brief clip, the musician questions why Dr. Oz is in Pennsylvania saying, "Yo, Dr. Oz! Stevie VZ here! What are you doing in Pennsylvania? Everybody knows you live in New Jersey and you’re just using your in-laws’ address over there. And you do not want to mess around with John Fetterman ― trust me. You’re a little out of your league. Nobody wants to see you get embarrassed. So come on back to Jersey where…
Politics
Yacht Company CEO Defeats Gym Owner Who Defied NJ COVID Rules In Congressional Primary
A South Jersey yacht company owner and former punk rocker defeated the gym owner who defied New Jersey coronavirus mandates in Tuesday's congressional primary, according to unofficial returns. Businessman Bob Healey was leading Ian Smith for the Republican Pary ballot line. The winner faces two-term Democratic incumbent Congressman Andy Kim, who also won his primary race. Smith, who co-owns Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, faced an uphill battle amid publicity about his COVID rule defiance and a DUI arrest years after a fatal crash. Kim, a two-term US representative, is still considered…
News
Dr. Oz Considering PA US Senate Run, TMZ Says
Could a television doctor be a Pennsylvania senator? That's a question many people have been asking since Dr. Mehmet Oz is apparently considering running for office, according to TMZ and several other media outlets. The surgeon and TV personality rose to fame over 20 years ago after being deemed “America’s doctor” by Oprah Winfrey, on her popular talk show. Now, the Ohio native, who's registered to vote in Pennsylvania as a non-permanent resident in Montgomery County might run for Republic Senator Pat Toomey's senate seat, according to a report by The Washington Free Beacon. The Mont…
News
Blackface Photo Of Newly Elected NJ Councilman Causes Outrage
An anti-racism group wants a newly-elected New Jersey borough councilman to quit or apologize for wearing blackface in a 2015 photo depicting him in blackface shared on Facebook. Republican Vincent Kelly beat incumbent Democrats to win a seat on the Pitman Council in Tuesday’s election. The Pitman Anti-Racist Collective issued a statement about the photo of Kelly dressed as rapper Flavor Flav. Kelly in a statement to the Courier Post denied any wrongdoing. He said the photo was taken in 2008 and shared to Facebook in 2015, and was for a "theme couple" party. Kelly and his wife dr…
News
Pennsylvania Reports More Republican Voters In 2021 Than Overall Voters In 2019
Ballot shortages across the states--specifically York and Lebanon Counties--were due to an unexpected rise in voter turnout. Republican turnout in York County alone went up 72 percent and Democratic Party turnout went up 62 percent compared to the municipal election in 2019, according to the York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler. “What happened yesterday was unacceptable and we need to put measures in place to fix it,” was a statement often repeated by the county commissioners at a brief conference on Wednesday afternoon. Registered Republicans in the county outnumber Democrats …
News
Here's Anti-Trump/GOP Manifesto Left With Ball Bearings Outside Bergen Residents' Homes
UPDATE: A political manifesto of sorts that was left along with a ball bearings in zip-locked bags outside the homes of dozens of Bergen County residents includes a portrait of former President Trump with blood on his hands and dripping from the roof of the White House. The writer who left the bags in residents' driveways and walkways in Closter and Demarest early Wednesday claims to be a former Republican who claims that apparently patriotic neighbors had hidden “deplorable tendencies” that have emerged in the downfall of the former president. Motivated by Trump – whom he calls a variety …
News
Dozens Of NJ Residents Find Anti-Trump/GOP Propaganda, Ball Bearing In Bags Outside Homes
UPDATE: A political manifesto of sorts that was left along with a ball bearings in zip-locked bags outside the homes of dozens of Bergen County residents includes a portrait of former President Trump with blood on his hands and dripping from the roof of the White House. The writer who left the bags in residents' driveways and walkways in Closter and Demarest early Wednesday claims to be a former Republican who claims that apparently patriotic neighbors had hidden “deplorable tendencies” that have emerged in the downfall of the former president. Motivated by Trump – whom he calls a variety …
News
DA Who Wouldn't Prosecute Bill Cosby To Lead Trump's Impeachment Team
Former Montgomery County District Attorney, Bruce L. Castor Jr. was among two lawyers chosen to head former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial a day after his legal team collapsed. Castor -- who will helm the team alongside David Schoen -- said he considers it a privilege to be representing Trump. "The strength of our Constitution is about to be tested like never before in our history," he said. "It is strong and resilient. A document written for the ages, and it will triumph over partisanship yet again, and always." Castor made headlines after declining to prosecute Bill Cosb…
News
Trump Issues 26 Pardons Including One For NJ's Charles Kushner
It seems President Donald Trump understands his time in office will soon end, as he has granted clemency to 26 of his allies over the past two days. Among them, New Jersey's Charles, the father of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The elder Kushner previously pleaded guilty to 16 counts of tax invasion and one for retaliating against a federal witness. Others given pardons include Roger Stone, who was convicted of lying to Congress and Paul Manafort, Trump's 2016 campaign manager who was convicted by a jury of banking and tax crimes, and had been serving his 7.5-year sentence at …
Politics
These NJ Counties Voted For President Trump, Four Flipped From Red To Blue
Unsurprisingly, New Jersey remains blue. Democrat Joe Biden easily won the Garden State in the presidential election with nearly 61% of votes counted. Roughly 37.9% of New Jerseyans voted in for President Donald Trump. Where did those votes come from, and which counties shifted from red to blue since the 2016 Election? This year, voters in five NJ counties supported Trump (the first number is the percentage of county voters in favor, the second is the estimated percentage of votes counted so far): Cape May: 56.1%, 88% Ocean: 61.7%, 86% of votes reported Salem: 53.7%, 77% Suss…
Politics
Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term
New Jersey will remain a blue state: Joe Biden claimed the Garden State's 14 electoral votes in his bid for the White House, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker won another six-year term, the AP says. New Jersey hasn't elected a GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in 48 years, and hasn't voted for a Republican president in 32 years. The AP called Biden's New Jersey win as polls closed around 8 p.m.
Politics
Poll: Biden 'All But Certain To Beat' Trump In NJ, Enhancing Amy Kennedy's Congressional Hopes
A national tracking poll finds that former Vice President Joe Biden is "all but certain" to win New Jersey in next Tuesday's election over President Donald J. Trump. The 50-state poll conducted by The Economist gives Biden a roughly 60 to 40 percent margin of victory in New Jersey in the final days until Election Day. That's good news for another Democrat in the state's most hotly contested congressional race: Amy Kennedy of Atlantic County is polling ahead of U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew of Cape May County, a vocal supporter of President Trump. Inside Elections currently predicts New Jersey'…
News
'Staggering' 10,138 Coronavirus Deaths In NJ; Surgeries, July 7 Election Next Steps Reopening
New Jersey crossed a grim, "staggering" milestone, state officials said. A total of 10,138 state residents have died from coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said at a Friday afternoon briefing. That total includes 201 deaths confirmed during the past 24 hours, he said. New Jersey is second only to New York states with total COVID-19 deaths. "That is a staggering number,''' Murphy said, sharing his condolences with friends and family of all coronavirus victims. More than half the state's total deaths have occurred among patients, and staff, at NJ's more than 500 nursing homes, veterans hom…
Police & Fire
Ex-Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty To N. Bergen Hit-Run That Left Two Dead
A former Hudson County Corrections officer pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of death by auto for killing two people as they were crossing a North Bergen street two years ago, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday. Michael Hansen, 40, was under the influence of alcohol April 2, 2017, when he entered the intersection of Paterson Plank Road and Kennedy Boulevard. He hit Marie Tauro and Russell Maffei before leaving the scene. He was arrested the next day. Under the terms of his plea Hansen faces 10 years in prison for each victim, to be served consecutively for a to…
Police & Fire
Legalize Prostitution Instead Of Pot, Former NJ Lt. Governor Says
Former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno says she’d rather see the state legalize prostitution than recreational marijuana. “Clearly, there is a budget gap -- otherwise we wouldn't have a tax amnesty in New Jersey right now,” she told Fox 5’s Chasing News. “Let's go someplace else that is not going to hurt our children." "If we legalize prostitution, it's between two consenting adults,” said Guadagno, a Republican former county prosecutor who served as Chris Christie’s second-in-comman before losing the gubernatorial election last November to Democrat Phil Murphy, who favors legalizing rec…
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