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Garrett's Bill To Restrict Abortion Up For A Vote


GarrettScott Garrett (R-NJ) along with the rest of New Jersey’s congressional delegation is set to vote today on a bill that would outlaw abortion after 20 weeks. The bill H.R. 1797, co-sponsored by Garrett and titled The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would amend the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.

Nine Charged With Hiring Illegals And Stealing Wages In Probe at 7-Eleven Franchises


Nine Charged With Hiring Illegals And Stealing Wages In Probe at 7-Eleven Franchises7-11 Store Owners and Operators Used Identities Stolen from U.S. Citizens, Including the Deceased and Children, to Conceal Their Scheme, and Harbored Illegal Immigrant Workers at Houses Owned by the Defendants

Bergen County Law Enforcement Third Annual “Chief for a Day” Celebration for Local Children


Bergen County Law Enforcement Third Annual “Chief for a Day” Celebration for Local ChildrenOn Friday, June 14, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office joined with 25 local and county law enforcement agencies to participate in the third annual Bergen County Chief for a Day celebration. The program provides children with chronic health conditions the opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.

NJ Senate Looks To Expand DNA Collection By Law Enforcement


NJ Senate Looks To Expand DNA Collection By Law EnforcementLegislation would add disorderly person’s offenses to the list of criminal conduct that, upon conviction, requires biological sampling for the DNA database. The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today approved the legislation.

After a sample is taken, the Division of State Police identifies, analyzes, and stores it in a state databank. The division also forwards the DNA information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in the federal Combined DNA Index System

New poll shows Booker big favorite in Senate race


New poll shows Booker big favorite in Senate raceThe Monmouth University Poll released Thursday showed Booker would get three-fifth of the votes in a Democratic primary. No others would get more than 1 in 10.

Chris Christie leads challenger Barbara Buono by 30 points

Republican Steve Lonegan - Just Say No


Republican Steve Lonegan - Just Say No– “If I were a member of the U.S. Senate, I would vote no.” 

On Lonegan's campaign website you can "Follow Steve On Twitter", "Like Steve On Facebook" and of course “Donate to Steve” but what the website does not have is a section called "Issues".

Bergen County assemblywoman Wagner not seeking reelection


Bergen County assemblywoman Wagner not seeking reelectionPopular Assemblywoman Connie Wagner (D-38), Paramus, a three-term Democrat from Bergen County, will not seek reelection, she said Tuesday.

Wagner notified Democratic Party leadership this evening that she will not run again for reasons related to her family, sources said.

Cory Booker Announces Senate Run [Video]


Cory Booker Announces Senate Run [Video]It's official: Cory Booker announces candidacy for US Senate.

On Saturday Newark's Mayor Cory Booker announced he will be running for the US Senate seat left vacant by the death of Frank Lautenberg.

NSA collecting phone records of millions of Americans daily


NSA collecting phone records of millions of Americans dailyTop secret court order requiring Verizon to hand over all call data shows scale of domestic surveillance under Obama administration, Britain's Guardian newspaper said Wednesday


Lawmakers in Albany Should Stay Put

Public financing is at the top of the list of business not finished by New York’s lawmakers.
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Proper Scrutiny for Drug Settlements

The Federal Trade Commission says pay-for-delay practices cost Americans billions annually in higher drug prices. The Supreme Court has given the government the power to ensure more market competition.
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The Taliban Agree to Talk

While a public declaration of being interested in negotiating peace is a breakthrough of sorts, any real progress remains a long shot.
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Details on Spying, Not More Assurances

President Obama promised transparency, and he can begin with the secret surveillance court.
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Leonia officials stand by their suspension of Fire Department

A day after Leonia suspended its entire Fire Department, borough officials maintained it was their only option considering the liability they faced during the investigation of allegations that a teenager molested a 3-year-old boy in the firehouse last week.
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U.S. sees hope in upcoming talks with Taliban

U.S. officials are scheduled to meet with the Taliban on Thursday in a major breakthrough aimed at opening peace talks to end the war in Afghanistan, as the U.S. prepares for the end of its combat involvement.
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Details sketchy on Paterson mayor's trip to India to drum up business

Mayor Jeffery Jones and Municipal Utilities Authority Chairman Erik Lowe say they will be flying to India Saturday night for an eight-day trip designed to attract foreign investment in Paterson.
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Pedestrian struck on Route 4, road closed for investigation

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST A pedestrian was struck on Route 4 east in Paramus tonight, closing down the roadway while police investigated. Emergency workers immediately began CPR on the victim, who was struck round 9 p.m. near the River Edge border. Route 4 eastbound was closing indefinitely at Forest Avenue. CHECK BACK FOR MORE [...]
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High-end homes in North Jersey await price rebound

Home sales and prices are beginning to rebound in North Jersey, but what effect that will have on the still-sluggish higher end of the market – which slumped the most in 2012 – remains to be seen.
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Montclair cop implicated in drug scheme

Defense attorney claims that federal authorities have given him no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Paterson man arrested after police say he is seen in surveillance footage wielding handgun during fight

A 22-year-old city man was arrested Monday after a police officer viewing surveillance footage spotted him wielding a handgun during a fight.
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Council committee completes investigation of North Haledon mayor's use of borough generator after Sandy

A special council committee on Tuesday completed its investigation into the use of borough generators by Mayor Randy George and Police Chief Robert Bracco following superstorm Sandy, and its report could be released to the public as early as Wednesday night.
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Republicans Vote For 20 Week Ban On Abortion: Roll Call Vote HR 1797

The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would amend the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.
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Freeholders hold off overriding latest veto from Bergen County Executive Donovan

After six months of a Punch-and-Judy routine of veto and override, it looks like Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan and the freeholders may have found the grounds for a possible bit of détente.
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Officials can handle two elections, lawyers for Christie argue

Election officials will be able to administer both a special election to fill New Jersey’s vacant U.S. Senate seat and a general election for governor and the Legislature within three weeks of each other, lawyers for the Christie administration told the state Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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Critics Report on quality of teacher education based on flawed data

A long-awaited report that calls the overall quality of teacher education nationwide “dismal” sparked protests Tuesday from critics who called its data flawed.
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Paterson mayor heading to India in effort to stimulate investment in the city

Mayor Jeffery Jones and Municipal Utilities Authority "(MUA") Chairman Erik Lowe say they will be flying to India Saturday night for an eight-day trip designed to attract foreign investment in Paterson.
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CBO 8 million to gain legal status in Senate immigration bill

About 8 million immigrants living unlawfully in the United States would initially gain legal status under sweeping legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, adding the bill would push federal deficits lower in each of the next two decades.
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