Demolition of Sandy-ravaged Sea Bright apartments clearing way for state land deal
SEA BRIGHT —One of the most visible reminders of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction in Sea Bright is about to be a footnote in history. Demolition of the Anchorage Apartments, a riverside condominium complex that sat empty behind a chain link fence for two years, began Saturday morning to make way for a park. The site has been… Read the rest of this entry »Christie’s Atlantic City emergency action bad for N.J.’s other troubled cities, Moody’s says
TRENTON — A Wall Street ratings agency said today that Gov. Chris Christie’s installation of a financial management team to guide Atlantic City out of financial peril may hurt not only Atlantic City’s credit worthiness but all of the state’s financially strapped cities. The appointment of fixers indicates the state may be less willing to bail… Read the rest of this entry »During the blizzard: When to call 911, when not to call 911
“I smell smoke and I think my house is on fire.” “Where is the nearest pond to go ice-skating on?” “I think my father is having a heart attack.” “My cable just went out. Do you know when it’ll be back on?” Those are just a few examples of calls that Morris County-area police departments say… Read the rest of this entry »‘Blind Faith’ killer Marshall up for parole, report says
TRENTON — The Toms River man who has been in prison for decades since the notorious murder of his socialite wife will soon get a chance at parole, The Asbury Park Press reported Thursday. A panel last week approved a hearing before the full parole board for Robert Marshall, 75, who was convicted in 1986 in… Read the rest of this entry »N.J. reaction to Obama’s State of the Union address: Democrats liked it, Republicans didn’t
WASHINGTON — What the New Jersey congressional delegation thought of President Obama’s State of the Union address depended on which side of the political aisle they sat on. U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-2nd Dist.), for example, said: “It is clear that cooperation is not on President Obama’s agenda for his final two years.” MORE: Obama embraces… Read the rest of this entry »Explainer: Why Many Sandy Victims Are Frustrated With Their Insurance Companies
Of the nearly 75,000 flood-insurance claims that New Jersey homeowners filed in the aftermath of Sandy, FEMA says that the National Flood Insurance Program had paid 58,055 policyholders a total of $3.9 billion as of early last month. But 6,532 claims were rejected and closed without payment, and throughout the region, some 1,500 cases remain bogged… Read the rest of this entry »Governor Chris Christie’s State of the State Address as prepared for delivery
Trenton, New Jersey
January 13, 2015
Mr. Speaker…
Mr. Senate President…
Lt. Governor Guadagno…
Members of the legislature…
Friends and citizens of New Jersey:
I come before you, as required by the state constitution, to report on the condition of our state.
The state of our state continues to get better.
New Jersey is better off than it was last year at this time, and it is certainly far better off than it was just five years ago.
While many first years of a second term show a hangover from the campaign and its partisanship, we have fought through that tradition and have real accomplishments to show for that action in 2014.
Posted: January 13th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Chris Christie, New Jersey | Tags: 2015 State of the State Address, Chris Christie, Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey, State of the State Address | Comments Off on Governor Chris Christie’s State of the State Address as prepared for deliveryGovernor Chris Christie’s 2015 State of the State Address
Governor Chris Christie is delivered his State of the State Address this afternoon.
Watch a recording here, including responses from the Democratic Legislative Leadership towards to end.
Posted: January 13th, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Chris Christie, New Jersey | Tags: Chris Christie, New Jersey, NJ, State of the State | Comments Off on Governor Chris Christie’s 2015 State of the State AddressWhat Chris Christie might talk about in 2015 State of the State speech today
TRENTON — With speculation growing that he may soon launch a bid for the White House, Gov. Chris Christie will step to rostrum a podium at the Statehouse in Trenton today and focus on New Jersey. Christie will deliver his fifth State of the State address at 2 p.m., giving his take on the condition of… Read the rest of this entry »