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Who lost the $400M?
It’s no surprise that Governor Christie fired Education Commissioner Bret Schundler. You can’t expect to survive after you’ve made a $400 million mistake. Especially after an earlier run-in with your boss when you kept him in the dark about a compromise you had orchestrated with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). As he trudged out [...]
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The rise of Glenn Beck
A half a million people at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Saturday is a lot of people, and it’s big news when this many turn out at the urging of Fox TV and radio personality/commentator Glenn Beck to with a program of speakers headed by Mr. Beck. It’s big news no matter who they [...]
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In close vote, Suarez retains mayoralty
By Christina Rossi RIDGEFIELD – Anthony Suarez narrowly retained his seat as mayor of Ridgefield in a recall election Tuesday, Aug. 17. The unofficial results were 985 to recall, 1,023 against a recall. Republican leaders said that when provisional ballots were tallied, the margin was 29 votes against a recall. Upon hearing the results, Mayor [...]
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Much ado about a Mosque
While the controversy over plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center once stood, continues to grow to a potentially dangerous flash point across our land, Teaneck, New Jersey, stands as a beacon of brotherhood and fellowship in our multi-cultural land. I don’t know where we [...]
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Englewood Cliffs Official Reconsiders; Will Run
By Christina Rossi ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS – Councilman Ilan Plawker, who had announced his intention not to seek reelection, has reconsidered and will seek another term. “I don’t know how many people live in town; but it seemed like many of them called me. Some said, ‘Thank God,’ but the vast majority said ‘Don’t do it,” [...]
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Lonegan vs. Obama
As we approach the Congressional elections this November and begin looking forward to the presidential election in November 2012, a weak economy with high unemployment has led to strident criticism of President Obama, his administration and policies. It’s always a tough job being president of the United States, but the current discontent has, in many [...]
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Tax Sharing, Consolidation Views Sought at Meeting
Senator Robert M. Gordon (D-Dist. 38) and Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-Dist. 38) welcome area residents to attend a special town hall meeting to discuss S-2078/A-2939, “The Meadowlands Regionalization, Efficiency and Property Tax Relief Act of 2010.” “The purpose of this legislation is to provide tax fairness to communities surrounding the Borough of Teterboro and to [...]
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Ridgefield – Spirit Of Volunteerism
By Ridgefield Councilman Angus Todd Ridgefield, like the surrounding towns, has volunteers who participate in a variety of town activities which contribute to the well-being and ever-continuing improvement of our town. First, and foremost, the Ridgefield Fire Department and Ambulance Corps come to mind. Ridgefield has three fire houses: Company One (Broad Avenue); Company Three [...]
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OBAMA, CHRISTIE NECK AND NECK IN NJ
By Max Pizarro, PolitickerNJ President Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Christie are neck and neck in terms of popularity with New Jersey voters, according to this morning’s Fairleigh Dickinson PublicMind poll. Forty-seven percent approve of the governor’s job performance, while 36 percent disapprove. In May, voters gave Christie a 44-42 percent rating. Twenty-three percent of [...]
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STAND-UP COMEDIAN DENNIS MILLER SCHEDULED AT BPAC
The BergenPAC (BPAC) in Englewood has scheduled Emmy award winning comedian, political and social commentator and television personality Dennis Miller for 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19. Prices are $89, $59, $49 and $29. Mr. Miller got his start after his graduation from Pittsburgh’s Point Park College. It was in 1984, while doing standup at a [...]
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