Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church
Phil Murphy Moves To Save Affordable Care Act At Hackensack Church HACKENSACK, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order moving to save the Affordable Care Act in Hackensack Sunday morning. The governor was joined by other law makers, city officials and residents at the Mount Olive Baptist Church on Central Avenue. The move directs all state agencies to work to promote the Affordable Care Act in New Jersey. "The Republican leadership in Congress tried to destroy the Affordable Care Act," Murphy said in an interview ahead of his gubernatorial campaign. "They tried to take health care away from those who need it the mo…
'Profound Lack Of Leadership': Mahwah Residents Want To Recall Mayor Again 'Profound Lack Of Leadership': Mahwah Residents Want To Recall Mayor Again
'Profound Lack Of Leadership': Mahwah Residents Want To Recall Mayor Again MAHWAH, N.J. – A group of Mahwah voters is set on petitioning for the recall of Mayor William Laforet for the second time in his seven-year tenure. "Our committee represents a large group of Mahwah residents that believe Mayor William Laforet should not be allowed to remain in office. We are confident that this recall effort will succeed," said Vincent Maiello, chairperson of the Committee to Recall Mayor William Laforet. Maiello said Laforet’s “profound lack of leadership” prompted the latest recall effort. But Laforet characterized it as “political shenanigans” related to his …
Christie Out, Murphy In -- Promoting Equal Pay For Women In New Jersey Christie Out, Murphy In -- Promoting Equal Pay For Women In New Jersey
Christie Out, Murphy In -- Promoting Equal Pay For Women In New Jersey Democrat Phil Murphy was sworn in as New Jersey's 56th governor Tuesday afternoon in Trenton. Murphy of Middletown replaces Republican Chris Christie, who was in office for eight years. Later in the afternoon, Murphy signed his first Executive Order as governor promoting equal pay for women -- putting him closer to his promise of a "fairer, stronger New Jersey." "For too long, the wage gap has held women back from being paid fairly. #NewDayNJ ," he wrote on Facebook. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NJ.COM
NJ Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book NJ Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book
NJ Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book It's been quite the week for author Michael Wolff, a New Jersey native. Wolff, from Paterson, is the author of "Fire and Fury," an insider's account of the first year of President Donald Trump's White House. The book, which is out now, is No. 1 at Amazon. Former chief strategist Steve Bannon is quoted in the book as saying a meeting Trump's team, which included Donald Trump, Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner took with Russians was "treasonous." Trump responded with a blistering statement saying Bannon has nothing to do with him or his presidency. "When he was fired,…
Westwood's James O'Keefe Tried To Fake Washington Post With Roy Moore Story Westwood's James O'Keefe Tried To Fake Washington Post With Roy Moore Story
Westwood's James O'Keefe Tried To Fake Washington Post With Roy Moore Story The Washington Post is reporting that Project Veritas, founded by Westwood's James Edward O'Keefe III, was behind a failed attempt to get the newspaper to publish a fake story about Alabama Senate candidate Republican Roy Moore. On Monday, the Post revealed a woman, Jaime Phillips falsely claimed that Moore impregnated her when she was 15, forcing her to get an abortion. The Post originally broke the story several weeks ago about Moore's relationships with teenage girls when he was in his 30s that have led members of his own party to call for him to step down. Moore has denied the allegatio…
Menendez Corruption Case Ends In Mistrial Menendez Corruption Case Ends In Mistrial
Menendez Corruption Case Ends In Mistrial A mistrial has been declared in the corruption trial of United States Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey after jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict. The judge declared the mistrial shortly before noon Thursday after the jury sent him a note following four days of deliberations that they were hopelessly deadlocked. The note from the jury was read in the courtroom. "We can not reach a unanimous decision on any of the charges," the note said. "Nor are we willing to move away from our strong convictions." Prosecutors did not say whether they would retry Menendez…
Cuomo Chief Of Staff, Ex-Chris Christie Aide, Resigns Shortly After Hiring Cuomo Chief Of Staff, Ex-Chris Christie Aide, Resigns Shortly After Hiring
Cuomo Chief Of Staff, Ex-Chris Christie Aide, Resigns Shortly After Hiring New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly losing his chief of staff just months after she entered his administration. Cuomo’s Chief of Staff Maria Comella is taking a position in the private sector, according to a Politico report, less than seven months after she signed on to head Cuomo’s administration. Comella made a name for herself nationally while working for Republican politicians Sarah Palin and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. She is expected to stay on the staff through the next “State of the State” address, which is expected early next year. Cuomo’s choice of Comella surprised many…
Results Are In: Republicans Sweep In Ramsey Results Are In: Republicans Sweep In Ramsey
Results Are In: Republicans Sweep In Ramsey Republicans swept in the Ramsey Council election, with Joseph Verdone (incumbent) and Michael Gutwetter taking the lead. Aparna Mulchandani and Debra Sahler lost. according to the Bergen County Election's Office. Incumbent Andrea  Lamendola, Ralph J. Caputo and incumbent Laura Elizabeth Genovese Behrmann won the school board election. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Phil Murphy's Win Marks New Era Of Democratic Control In New Jersey Phil Murphy's Win Marks New Era Of Democratic Control In New Jersey
Phil Murphy's Win Marks New Era Of Democratic Control In New Jersey Former Wall Street executive-turned diplomat Phil Murphy (D) beat Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno (R) in Tuesday's New Jersey gubernatorial election. CNN called the win for Murphy based on exit polling. Murphy, 60, will be sworn in on Jan. 16, and Democrats will control the governor's office and state Legislature for the first time since 2009, when Jon Corzine lost to Chris Christie. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE NEW YORK POST.
Gabby Giffords To Rally In Hackensack For Phil Murphy Gabby Giffords To Rally In Hackensack For Phil Murphy
Gabby Giffords To Rally In Hackensack For Phil Murphy HACKENSACK, N.J. – Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords and her husband Captain Mike Kelly will be in Hackensack Thursday afternoon. The pair will be campaigning for Phil Murphy, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, at a get-out-the-vote rally at the Logan Family Life Center on Central Ave. Murphy is facing Republican nominee Kim Guadagno, New Jersey’s current lieutenant governor, in the Nov. 7 election. In 2011, Giffords was critically injured by a gunshot wound to her head during an assassination attempt. She and Kelly subsequently founded Giffords, an organ…
Mary Pat Christie Played It Cool In Distracted Driving Crackdown Mary Pat Christie Played It Cool In Distracted Driving Crackdown
Mary Pat Christie Played It Cool In Distracted Driving Crackdown Mary Pat Christie was clutching her phone when she was pulled over by police in a distracted driving crackdown, on April 10, NJ.com reports. She didn't tell the Bernardsville officer who she was, the article says, and police told NJ.com that the First Lady of New Jersey being pulled over wasn't a story. Click here for more.
Bill Clinton Is Coming To Paramus Tuesday Bill Clinton Is Coming To Paramus Tuesday
Bill Clinton Is Coming To Paramus Tuesday PARAMUS, N.J. – Former President Bill Clinton will be in Paramus Tuesday. Clinton will be campaigning for Phil Murphy, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, at a get-out-the-vote rally at the electrician union’s local headquarters. Clinton is slated to speak at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the IBEW Local 164 headquarters on West Century Road. Murphy is facing Republican nominee Kim Guadagno, New Jersey’s current lieutenant governor, in the Nov. 7 election.