Author: Joey_Novick
April 30, 2012: Nets Get Lost on Way to Brooklyn, Team Gets Mugged Upon Arrival
In an effort to save money, the former New Jersey Nets Assistant Traveling Secretary, Joshua Ira Mandelbaum, went on MapBlast to give directions to the school bus driver carrying the team to their new home. They almost did not make it to their new home, the Barclays Center on Atlantic Avenue. After more than four hours of getting lost, several players were left off on Atlantic Avenue, while bus driver Ernie Mantusso of Newark “went to look for street parking, to avoid paying $32 for parking in a near by lot.”April 30, 2012: Nets Get Lost on Way to Brooklyn, Team Gets Mugged Upon Arrival
“Welcome to Brooklyn, Mother F$#%kers,”
April 15, 2012: Obama Wants Rigorous Inquiry into Secret Service Prostitution Scandal; Former President Clinton Volunteers to Begin Investigation
April 15, 2012: Obama Wants Rigorous Inquiry into Secret Service Prostitution Scandal; Former President Clinton Volunteers to Begin Investigation
President Barack Obama said on Sunday that the matter would be fully investigated and that agents assigned to protect him in Colombia were caught with prostitutes, saying he would be angry if the allegations proved true.
“However, I will not be angry if the allegations prove untrue. Additionally, if the allegations prove to be only half-true, then I will only be mildly angry,” noted Pres. Obama. “I have complete confidence that President Clinton will give this situation his undivided attention.”
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April 14, 2012: Newark Fireman Runs into City Hall To Help Pass Stalled Bill
April 14, 2012: Newark Fireman Runs into City Hall To Help Pass Stalled Bill
“Then there was chaos all over the Council room, as Simmons entered.”
In what is certain to be an astonishing turn of events, Ralph “Buddy” Simmons, a firefighter of the WEST WARD ENG. 11 / LADDER 11 –located at 345 SOUTH 9TH AVENUE ran into City Hall to help pass a stalled bill.
“I was walking past City Hall on Broad Street, when I heard cries for help coming from the second floor of the building. I ran into the building, without thinking or concern for my own safety,” said Simmons, a 12 year veteran of the Newark Fire Department.
Read More >April 10,2012: Assemblyman Bucco Forgets to Wear Tin Foil Hat
April 10,2012: Assemblyman Bucco Forgets to Wear Tin Foil Hat
Assemblyman Anthony Bucco said the author of a controversial book arguing that President Obama is not eligible to be president "raised some interesting points" at a speech he attended Tuesday in Morristown.
Jerome Corsi of Denville and author of “Where’s the Birth Certificate? The Case that Barack Obama is not Eligible to be President" — gave a presentation Tuesday at the Morristown Masonic Temple.
April 4th, 2012: Christie Has Private Meeting with God To Compare Notes, Leadership Styles
April 4th, 2012: Christie Has Private Meeting with God To Compare Notes, Leadership Styles
In Exodus 3:14, “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM.”
Early last year, when questioned by reporters on his insulting and confrontational style, Chris Christie said, “But the fact of the matter is, This Is Who I Am!™, and this is who the people elected.”
Similar leadership style? Same personal points of view?
Read More >Guy Davis at The Crossroads Theater
Guy Davis at The Crossroads Theater
One of the real gems of the New Jersey theater scene is the Crossroads Theater located in New Brunswick. The Crossroads Theatre Company is dedicated to creating and producing professional theater that celebrates the culture, history, spirit and voices of the African-American experience.
The company presents honest and positive portrayals of people of color from around the world, as well as providing a nurturing working environment for writers and artistic collaborators through supporting the commissioning, development, presentation and documentation of new scripts.
Read More >February 20th, 2012: Never Fear, Gay Citizens: Ombuds-Man Will Protect Civil Unions In New Jersey!
February 20th, 2012: Never Fear, Gay Citizens: Ombuds-Man Will Protect Civil Unions In New Jersey!
Faster than EZ Pass! More powerful than New Jersey Transit! Able to leap the Prudential Center in a single bound!
“Look up in the sky! It’s a Rainbow! It’s a Pink Triangle!” “No, it’s Ombuds-Man!”
It’s Ombuds-Man! By day, a mild-mannered reporter for PolitickerNJ. But when he hears the distressed call of a gay or lesbian couple in need, —he dons his rainbow cape and purple mask. Ombuds-Man swishes off whereever there is civil union trouble.
Read More >February 15, 2012: Winner Of The Westminster Dog Show Leads In New GOP Poll
In the latest New Jersey presidential poll conducted by Monmouth University pollster, Patrick Murray, 826 likely voters were were asked who they currently support for the GOP nomination for president. In the poll, 32% indicated they support Westminster Dog Show 2012 “Best In Show” winner Malachy, a Pekingese for the GOP nomination, with Gov. Mitt Romney and former Sen. Rick Santorum with 29% and 26% respectively.February 15, 2012: Winner Of The Westminster Dog Show Leads In New GOP Poll
“a presidential candidate for the GOP who has no problem cleaning his own private parts,”
February 6th, 2012: Manning Wins MVP for Helping Viewers Forget Madonna’s Singing
February 6th, 2012: Manning Wins MVP for Helping Viewers Forget Madonna’s Singing By Joey Novick At halftime, the New York Giants were down 10 to 9, trailing the New England Patriots Super Bowl XLVI — after showing domination early. And then came an even bigger disaster for Giants fans: Madonna’s singing during the halftime show. “I knew that the Giants needed a Knute-Rockne type speech in the locker room,” shared Coach Tom Coughlin.
February 2nd, 2012: Governor Christie Sees his Shadow: Six More Weeks of Yelling at Public Employees
February 2nd, 2012: Governor Christie sees his shadow, six more weeks of yelling at public employees.
It is Groundhog Day again, in Trenton. And we await the governor emerging from his statehouse office.
Read More >Wake-Up Call
Morning News Digest: May 22, 2012
Morning News Digest: May 22, 2012By Missy RebovichTry State Street Wire, Follow PolitickerNJ on Twitter and Facebook. Text "PNJ" to 89800 to receive alerts Booker latest GOP draw Internet searchers looking for news on Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker are finding a result they didn't...
The Back Room
Hudson back drama spills out of Union City kickoff
Unveiled at his campaign kickoff as a lovable guy with all kinds of warm and fuzzy potential, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez wasn’t long afterwards in sleeves-up beat down mode, according to party insiders.
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As Senior Population Swells, State Needs to Lift Moratorium on Adult Day Care
By Roberto Muñiz The NJ Department of Health and Human Services has documented the many financial abuses in the adult day care system, reporting numerous providers who have scammed Medicaid to reap small fortunes off the backs of taxpayers. Negative... Read More >
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