Rep Chris Smith on David Applefield’s passing

“My wife Marie and I extend our sincere condolences to the family of David Applefield on his sudden passing. 

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Ciattarelli blasts Murphy for MVC fiasco. Calls for Fulton to be fired

The mess at Motor Vehicle offices yesterday & today is unacceptable. What can the Gov do? To start, he can fire the head of the MVC. Dealt a poor hand, to be sure, the failure in execution yesterday was unacceptable by any measure. Accountability is required. Fix It. pic.twitter.com/vWmtZT5I7Q

— Jack M. Ciattarelli (@Jack4NJ) July 8, 2020

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, the first Republican to declare as a candidate for Governor next year issued a scathing assessment of the Murphy Administration’s reopening of Motor Vehicle Commission facilities and called for Governor Murphy to fire Commissioner Sue Fulton.

The following is Ciattarelli’s ‘Jack Chat’ are prepared for delivery:

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Investigation clears Asbury Park cops who arrested APP reporter during BLM protest

As police officers wrestled Gustavo Martinez Contreras to the ground while clearing out protesters in Asbury Park last month, newly released video shows he repeatedly tried to tell them “I’m a reporter” through his face mask.

Martinez Contreras, a reporter for the Asbury Park Press, was charged with failure to disperse — accusations that were later dropped.

But a report released Wednesday by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office found the officers who arrested him “had no knowledge they were apprehending a reporter,” clearing them of wrongdoing.Videos released Wednesday provide new details of … Read the rest of this entry »

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David Applefield dies suddenly

David Applefield, 64, of Red Bank died suddenly today, MMM has learned.

The candidate for Congress in the NJ-4 Democrat primary collapsed while exercising. He was pronounced at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank.

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Murphy to require masks outdoors

Governor Phil Murphy announced on MSNBC’s Morning Joe this morning that he will sign an Executive Order today requiring that masks be worn outdoors in New Jersey, “if you can’t socially distance.”

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MVC’s incompetence showcase-Day 2

New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission appears to be headed for Day 2 of Venezuelan style government service.

Good morning #NJ! It’s 5 am & the line already wraps around the Flemington MVC. After 4 months of full pay & a good night’s sleep @GovMurphy & MVC Commissioner @suefulton will once again turn away thousands of taxpayers they can’t serve & don’t care about. #MurphyExposed #NJGOP pic.twitter.com/jafDf1JFt5

— Douglas Steinhardt (@DSteinhardtEsq) July 8, 2020

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Congressman Chris Smith’s statement on winning the Republican Primary in NJ-4

By Congressman Chris Smith

I am deeply grateful to Republican voters for their overwhelming show of support.

Special thanks to my amazing wife Marie, our talented campaign staff, and the extraordinary leaders of the Republican party.

I’ve worked hard in Congress to write laws that promote jobs, make our communities safer, and all of us healthier—especially during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Schmid has big lead in NJ-4 Dem Primary

Stephanie Schmid appears to be cruising to an overwhelming victory in the Democrat primary for the nomination to challenge Congressman Chris Smith in New Jersey’s 4th Congressional District.

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Howell Police Department Gets $93K federal grant for Youth Engagement Program

The Howell Police Department has been awarded a $93,357 grant by the U.S. Department of Justice for its Youth Engagement Program , according to an announcement today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.

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Major movie theater chains sue Murphy over coronavirus restrictions.

For months, the marquees have been dark.

The release of long-awaited films like “Wonder Woman 1984″ and “Tenet” have been pushed back, while others are being released through streaming services.

But now with churches reopening and the numbers of those testing positive for COVID-19 declining in New Jersey, movie theaters say it’s showtime.

In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Trenton late Monday, some of the nation’s largest theater chains filed suit against Gov. Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli, challenging the continued closure of the state’s movie theaters as unconstitut… Read the rest of this entry »

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