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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You know what we did with this win? We solidified West New York and Weehawken for Brian Stack!” – Former Rep. and West New York Mayor-elect Albio Sires
TOP STORY: The Bigger Consequences of What Went Down Last Night [Tuesday] in Hudson
The state Supreme Court will weigh state policy requesting confidentiality in harassment probes, according to NJ Monitor.
Sources say a second round of subpoenas were issued in the federal probe into Senate Menendez, according to Hudson County View.
A new mammogram advisory could affect 600k NJ women, according to the Bergen Record.
Hunterdon County postponed the budget approval on a technicality, according to TAPinto.
Monmouth County Administrator O’Connor was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by NJAC, according to TAPinto.
Somerset County is transitioning to a new posture for public health as the COVID-19 emergency ends.
Senator Booker introduced the ‘FIGHT Act’.
ICYMI: Rutgers unions approved tentative agreements; Watson Coleman demands SCOTUS accountability; Rutgers unions keeping pressure on following framework agreement; Van Drew’s leading role in offshore debate
Paterson Mayor Sayegh’s appearance at a Somerset County Democrats event raised speculation about his future intentions, as his name circulates as a future gubernatorial and congressional contender.
Former Senate President Sweeney’s 2025 gubernatorial path is narrowing with Norcross ‘in the backseat’ now, according to Politico NJ.
In LD15, Assemblywoman Jaffer discusses her reasons for not seeking re-election, according to NJ Spotlight.
In LD27, the NJLCV endorsed Senator Codey, Assemblyman McKeon, and Assembly candidate Collazos-Gill in the Democratic primary.
The NJ Young Democrats elected their leadership.
The NJGOP wants more Republicans to use vote-by-mail, according to NJ Monitor.
7 in 10 NJ Republicans won’t consider former Governor Christie in the presidential primary, according to SaveJersey.
ICYMI: Potential guv candidates gently jockeyed at Bergen event; Menendez, Sherrill headlined Millennials For NJ event; Sette boosting off-the-line Morris GOP candidates; ncumbent Sussex Commissioner Yardley facing two challengers; Fulop announced mayoral endorsements; in LD24 primary, candidates debate; NJEA PAC endorsed candidates; in LD26, candidates debated; Small endorsed Fulop
A ELEC meeting was cancelled following commissioner resignations; two commissioner attempted to rescind their resignations, according to NJ Spotlight.
NJ Senators are irked over turnpike project costs and hiring process, according to MyCentralJersey.
Senator Schepisi accused the Murphy Administration of not admitting to considering new vaccine requirements for school children.
Assemblyman Moriarty proposed new charges for selling and driving with illegal temporary license plates, according to NJ Monitor.
The NJ State Policy Lab at Rutgers released a report on the state’s childcare infrastructure.
ICYMI: Murphy took action on bills; Senate Dems announced Harris as chief counsel; Murphy took action on bills; ‘ETA’ controversy
In West New York, Albio Sires thanked Union City Mayor Stack as a driving force behind his victory, saying his support was crucial. Sires’ win helps consolidate Stack’s standing in Hudson County, while also a victory for establishment Democrats, such as Governor Murphy and NJDSC Chairman Jones, who endorsed Sires in the final week leading up to Election Day.
In Atlantic City, Mayor Small announced a scholarship program for city residents.
In Asbury Park, generations of academic deficiencies plague the schools, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Beach Haven, the Holiday Snack Bar is in danger of being shut down after 75 years, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Bernards, there’s a row over a school book ban, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Branchburg, the town retook command of the police department, according to MyCentralJersey.
In East Brunswick, the Tice’s Lane redevelopment is ready for a summer unveiling, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Edgewater, state investigators say officials helped benefit a major developer, according to the Bergen Record.
In Egg Harbor Township, the township warned of legal action over pet pigs, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Fair Lawn, a new warehouse would generate new traffic, according to the Bergen Record.
In Galloway, the town will spend $1.5M to meet its affordable housing obligations, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Hillsborough, a warehouse plan won’t worsen flooding, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Jackson, the schools need a $10M loan for next year, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Keyport, council meeting structure is changing, according to TAPinto.
In Margate, Blumberg, Horn, and Collins won the council race, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Morristown, taxes are rising for the fifth straight year, according to Morristown Green.
In Newark, former President Obama will recognize the city as a national ‘model’ for violence reduction, according to NJ.com.
In Ocean Township, the incumbents appeared to keep power, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Parsippany, budget hearings ended with a possible compromise between Mayor Barberio and Councilman Musella, according to TAPinto.
In Passaic, the Team Passaic slate swept, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Paterson, students are struggling to learn in crumbling classrooms, according to Paterson Press. New citations were issued to Councilman Jackson’s bar, according to Paterson Press.
In Raritan Township, road repair and communications improvement are hallmarks of future budgeting, according to TAPinto.
In Red Bank, Portman won the mayoralty with his team sweeping and defeating three incumbents, according to TAPinto.
In Rockaway, the mayor hopes to resolve the PBA impasse, according to the Daily Record.
In Roxbury, the BOE selected a new superintendent, according to NJ Hills. The schools will study book complaints in the wake of a librarian’s lawsuit, according to the Daily Record.
In Saddle River, a judge dismissed residents’ housing complaint against the town, according to the Bergen Record. A second complaint was filed, according to the Bergen Record.
In Sparta, the council approved two flags but postponed a vote on the Pride banner, according to NJ Herald.
In Verona, Roman and McGrath won re-election to the council, according to TAPinto.
ICYMI: In West New York, Sires clinched victory as Cirillo concedes, both hit the streets in the final hours of the race; in North Bergen, Sacco romped to victory; in JC, constructions workers rallied; in Roxbury, Pennacchio expressed support for moms being sued by librarian; in Paterson, Jackals ready to play at reborn Hinchliffe; in Dover, judge approved Dodd petition after earlier denial
AROUND THE WEB:
Experts: End of ‘emergency’ does not mean COVID is over
Lilo H. Stainton, NJ Spotlight
- Monmouth County public health officer Chris Merkel says that when he visits senior buildings in his area elderly residents often ask “if the president said the pandemic is over, does that mean COVID-19 is no longer a threat?” While not disparaging President Biden, Merkel said he tries to explain that the two things are not the same.
Election Day 2023: The biggest winners and losers in North Bergen & West New York
John Heinis, Hudson County View
- Tuesday, May 9th was Election Day in North Bergen and West New York. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners and losers from those non-partisan municipal contests.
Former DEP commissioner, assemblyman Robert Shinn dies
Celeste E. Whittaker, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Robert C. Shinn Jr. devoted decades of his life to public service in Burlington County and New Jersey as a mayor, freeholder, assemblyman and commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The lifelong Hainesport resident died May 5 at the age of 85.
The state pension system is healing. Don’t cripple it again | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- New Jersey’s retired public workers – cops, teachers, firefighters, government employees and others – have not had an increase in their pension checks since 2011.
NJ community bars are under assault from far-left Murphy
Bill Spadea, NJ1015
- Gov. Murphy is at it again. We’ve watched him tell us that the government money is “my money” that he can use to spend however he likes including spending more than $114,000 for ONE RUG in his state house office, hundreds of thousands of COVID relief dollars on custom SUVs for his team, and millions on radical groups and free college for illegals. Now he’s turned his attention to expanding liquor licenses in a move that will devalue the licenses held by family restaurants and bars overnight.
Homeownership in Newark for $1 – With a Few Strings Attached
Frank Scandale and Matt Kadosh, TAPinto Newark
- Certain Newark residents are being offered a chance to buy a house for a little as $1, in a move to boost homeownership in the city and reduce the number of vacant houses. Newark City Council gave the go-ahead last week to the proposal, dubbed Homeownership Revitalization Program, that will also address the national trend of corporations buying homes and turning them into rental properties.
Did she have to keep quiet? N.J. Supreme Court will have something to say about sex harassment case.
Ted Sherman, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- Viktoriya Usachenok wanted to talk about what had happened after complaining that she had been subjected to pervasive sexual harassment in her job with the state of New Jersey.
Trump sex abuse decision provides hope to women, but justice still elusive for many
Hannan Adely, NorthJersey.com
- When #MeToo went viral in 2017, the movement called for a national reckoning on sexual abuse, sexual harassment and rape culture that pervaded society up to the highest levels of power. For many women, a New York jury’s finding on Tuesday — that former President Donald Trump is liable for sexual assault and defamation in E. Jean Carroll’s civil rape trial — was a sign of hope that change is not only possible, but also underway.
Will gas reach above $4 a gallon in New Jersey this summer? Here’s what analysts say
Daniel Munoz, NorthJersey.com
- With concerns looming about an economic slowdown, driver demand at the gas pump has slowed. The ultimate result? Less pain at the gas pump, according to analysts. If you’re looking to travel far, you’re in luck, as gas prices are not likely to peak beyond $4 a gallon this summer.
Knowing history should guide us toward better decisions
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- If the City of Trenton established a sister-city relationship with any town, hamlet, village or location historically involved with the collection, corral and massacre of our Jewish brothers and sisters, this capital city might crumble under the weight of local and national rebuke.
Could Lacey’s nuclear fuel finally be moved offsite? Holtec granted federal license
Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press
- The owner of the defunct Oyster Creek nuclear power plant is another step closer to moving about 50 years worth of nuclear fuel out of the plant’s site in southern Lacey. On Tuesday, Holtec International, which completed the purchase of Oyster Creek in 2019, announced the company received a license from the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to open an underground interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico.
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