Christie’s Bridgegate Defense Lawyer Named Interim U.S. Attorney

Interim U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed Craig Carpenito Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey today, according to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

“Craig Carpenito has experience in private practice, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and as an Assistant United States Attorney,” Attorney General Sessions said. “He has successfully prosecuted white collar criminals and fraudsters, and as Interim United States Attorney for New Jersey, he will continue to put criminals out of business—and behind bars.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Four Dead in Long Branch Shooting

Kologi family photo via facebook

A 16 year old boy has been arrested for shooting and killing his mother, father, sister and a family friend in his Long Branch home last night, according to an announcement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Read the rest of this entry »

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President Trump declares January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

In case you missed it from mainstream media sources, President Donald J. Trump called on the country to combat slavery and human trafficking last week with his declaration that January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

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Political Predictions for 2018

National  Politics:

Defying historical trends and mainstream media polling, the Republican Party will expand its majority in the both U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.  Congressman Frank Pallone will not become a Committee Chairman.

President Donald Trump’s personal approval ratings will hover between 35-45%.  His job approval rating will exceed 50% nationally and in NJ as the economy continues to grow and as threats from ISIS and North Korea are neutralized. Read the rest of this entry »

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Christie orders N.J. towns to accept 2018 property tax prepayments

Any New Jersey homeowner rushing to town hall to pay next year’s property tax bills before the new federal tax law kicks in Monday no longer needs to worry about being turned away. Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday issued an executive order requiring that all municipalities in the state accept 2018 property tax payments and allow… Read the rest of this entry »

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Santa gets his reindeer permit just in time for Christmas

IThe U.S.Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole yesterday, just in time for Claus’s annual global voyage, according to an announcement by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.

We are pleased to report that @USDA_APHIS has issued a movement permit to a Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole to allow entry and exit of reindeer during the evening hours of December 24th and early morning hours of December 25th.

Official announcement: https://t.co/mHpTlmFbJF

— Sec. Sonny Perdue (@SecretarySonny) December 22, 2017

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Fair Sentence for Asbury Park Thug

James Fair

James Fair of Asbury Park won’t be going home for Christmas anytime soon.  Maybe never.

The 29 year old ringleader of the Bloods criminal street gang was sentenced to 82 years in state prison on Thursday.  Judge Joseph W. Oxley ordered that Fair serve 50 years before he becomes eligible for parole.

On September 27, 2017, Fair was found guilty on 78 charges following a summer-long trial, including charges of first degree Conspiracy to Commit Murder, first degree Racketeering Conspiracy, second degree Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, first degree Robbery, weapons offenses, and drug offenses. Read the rest of this entry »

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Christmas RAINES for thousands of New Jersey children

Over three hundred volunteers showed up at the former K-Mart on Route 35 in Hazlet last night.  37 of the men donned Santa suits, whitened their brows and reddened their cheeks.  50 or elves dressed in red and green got off the shelf to join the Santas and the other volunteers in loading up the fire trucks and vans with toys and bicycles that they had donated, sorted, wrapped and assembled over the prior two weeks.  Then they all headed out in 37 different directions to deliver the gifts to 340 Bayshore families, from South Amboy to Highlands, and a side trip to Long Branch.  Over 800 kids received gifts from Santa and his RAINE dears last night. Read the rest of this entry »

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Congressman Chris Smith Votes ‘No’ on Tax Reform Legislation

Congressman Chris Smith

Congressman Chris Smith issued the following statement explaining his vote against the Tax Reform Legislation which passed the House of Represented and U.S. Senate on Tuesday: Read the rest of this entry »

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Curley Harassment Probe Cost $24K

Freeholder John P. Curley

The investigation into disgraced Freeholder John P. Curley’s harassment of Monmouth County employees cost taxpayers $24,075.00, according to documents obtained by MMM via OPRA request.

Former Acting Associate Supreme Court Justice Mary Catherine Cuff commenced the investigation by reviewing the County’s Anti-Discrimination policy on June 15, 2017, according to her invoice dated November 14, 2017.   Judge Cuff conducted four interviews in July and three interviews in August.   She spent 7.25 hours reviewing tape of Board meetings during the month of August. Read the rest of this entry »

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