O’Scanlon: Princeton Professor Succeeds in Cheapening Future Legitimate Charges of Racism & Highlighting Deterioration of Society’s Opinion of Police

Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon

By Declan O’Scanlon

One tragic thing occurred and one tragic fact was laid bare as a result of the the Princeton professor’s arrest and subsequent saga that ended yesterday with her quietly paying her fines.  She both succeeded in cheapening future legitimate charges of racism, and highlighting the deterioration of societies opinion of our cops. Specifically she attempted to ameliorate her humiliation not through accountability but by blatantly fabricating mistreatment by police officers – while invoking the charge of racial motivation. Both the dishonest act itself, and the ease with which the charge might have been accepted as legitimate – had there not been incontrovertible evidence proving otherwise – are tragic.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Elevated lead levels found in Newark schools’ drinking water

NEWARK — Thirty school district buildings in Newark are temporarily using alternative water sources after recent testing found elevated levels of lead in the schools’ drinking water, Department of Environmental Protection officials announced Wednesday. According to the announcement, Newark Public Schools notified the DEP on Monday that 30 buildings recorded elevated levels during annual testing that… Read the rest of this entry »

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, March 11-13, 2016

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, March 11

• For Worse at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Iced: The Story of the Snow Queen by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
• One Man, Two Guvnors at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• Ropes at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Godspell at Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Chapter Two at Center Playhouse (Freehold) – MORE INFO

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N.J. trooper struck by car dies of injuries

WEST DEPTFORD TWP. — A trooper struck by a vehicle while responding to a car fire Monday night has died of his injuries, New… Read the rest of this entry »

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DiBella: End Nicastro Recall Effort

By Joe DiBella

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I was disturbed and disappointed to learn that a group of residents have filed a petition to recall our Deputy Mayor, Rob Nicastro.

I have lived in Howell for nearly 20 years and have not seen a more hard working, devoted public servant than Deputy Mayor Nicastro. I met the Deputy Mayor Nicastro while he was leading the fight to correct an issue with how his neighborhood was being unfairly charged for water services. In dealing with the issue facing he and his neighbors he worked tirelessly with local, county and state officials and he got results. When he disagreed with a policy issue he did not try and overthrow the government or overturn a legitimate election. Instead he rallied people together and worked collaboratively to get results. He has applied that same tenacious approach while serving as an elected official in Howell. He was recruited to run for office based and at first declined the opportunity to run. Having seen him in action these past few years I for one am glad he was convinced to seek office.

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What police records should be public? Supreme Court to decide

TRENTON — New Jersey’s highest court is weighing whether police departments should be given broad discretion over which documents to release under the state’s public records laws. News organizations and civil liberties advocates say a decision in the case, which involves records from a police shooting requested by a media company, will have broad implications for… Read the rest of this entry »

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No deal yet between NJ Transit, unions to avoid strike; talks to continue Monday

NEWARK, N.J. — Officials representing New Jersey Transit and rail workers unions have concluded meetings in Washington to try and avert a system-wide rail strike. The two sides met Friday in front of the National Mediation Board to try and settle differences. A union official says the sides are scheduled to meet again on Monday in… Read the rest of this entry »

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Pope shocked by ‘diabolical’ deadly attack on Yemen care home

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has slammed as “diabolical” an attack on an elderly care home in Yemen which killed at least 16 people, including four nuns, the Vatican said Saturday. “His Holiness Pope Francis was shocked and profoundly saddened to learn of the killing of four Missionaries of Charity and 12 others at a home… Read the rest of this entry »

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NJ Transit says new offer on table to avert rail strike

When NJ Transit and rail union officials sit down Friday with federal mediators in Washington D.C., the two sides will talk about a new offer on the table from the agency that could avert a March 13 strike or lockout. A counter proposal is on the table from NJ Transit, said Dennis Martin, the agency’s interim… Read the rest of this entry »

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Christie campaign manager reveals why Gov. backed Trump

TRENTON — Donald Trump is probably the main reason Gov. Chris Christie didn’t win the Republican nomination for president, his campaign manager told NJ Advance Media. But even though Trump dashed Christie’s White House dreams, Ken McKay says the governor’s controversial endorsement of the real estate mogul should be taken as nothing more than an act… Read the rest of this entry »

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