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MONROE – At the annual New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Awards Dinner held last night at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney received a “Friend of the Y” award in recognition of his personal involvement with the YMCA organizations in the State and his commitment to the values and principles of the Y.

“I’m proud to stand alongside the State’s YMCA chapters as we work towards the realization of their mission of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Thorofare. “New Jersey’s 44 YMCA branches fulfill many vital needs in our State’s neighborhoods, whether it’s access to health and wellness programs, child care, swimming lessons, or family bonding activities. I’m happy to support the Y in its various programs benefitting kids, families, adults and seniors in the Garden State.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden, which expands New Jersey’s Homestead Property Tax Rebate program to help more seniors and disabled residents was signed into law today.

            “The expansion of this program has been a long time in the making,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester, who first sponsored this legislation in 2004.  “I am pleased with the signing of this bill, and all that it will do to help provide some much-needed financial relief for some of the State’s most vulnerable seniors and disabled residents.”

CRYAN STATEMENT ON MONMOUTH POLL
SHOWING MOUNTING SUPPORT FOR CORZINE

 
(TRENTON) - In response to the latest Monmouth University Poll released today, Democratic State Committee Chairman Joseph P. Cryan issued the following statement:

Ridgewood, NJ - In light of a recent fundraising letter sent out by Assemblyman Scott Rumana claiming that he was struggling to raise money for his campaign, the Agostinelli & Bombace for Assembly campaign had pledged to donate $100 dollars to Rumana if he agrees to their challenge to debate in every county of the 40th District.

CRYAN STATEMENT ON NEWLY RELEASED QUINNIPIAC POLL
SHOWING CORZINE’S SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW

(TRENTON) – Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today issued the following statement on the latest Quinnipiac University Poll showing increasing support for Governor Jon S. Corzine:

Below is an open letter from Jim Tighe, Campaign Manager for John Agostinelli and Mark Bombace to Assemblyman Scott Rumana and David Russo regarding debates before Election Day.  

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Just two days before opening arguments were set to begin in his case, former Bergen County Democratic counsel Dennis Oury pleaded guilty this morning to federal corruption charges, The Record reports.

Oury was charged along with former Bergen County Democratic Chairman Joseph Ferriero with allegedly concealing ownership of a grant writing business that did business with Bergenfield – one of the several municipalities that had Oury on the payroll as attorney.  They allegedly used their political clout to steer $1.4 million in grants to the town, then collected fees from their company.

The trial for Oury and Ferriero was slated to start on Thursday.  A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office had no comment when asked if Oury would testify against Ferriero.

VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE ENERGIZES CORZINE CAMPAIGN
& NEW JERSEY DEMS AT ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE

Former Vice President Gore Headlines
New Jersey Democrats’ 2009 Convention

(ATLANTIC CITY) – Governor Jon S. Corzine and New Jersey Democratic State Committee (DSC) Chairman Joseph P. Cryan this evening hailed Vice President Al Gore’s visit to New Jersey as a significant force in energizing New Jersey Democrats.  Gore gave the keynote address at this evening’s dinner hosted by Congressman Frank Pallone to honor Governor Jon S. Corzine at the 2009 New Jersey Democratic State Conference.

What:      More than 40 candidates for the New Jersey State Assembly will gather on the State House steps to announce the citizen campaign to take back the legislature.
 
When:     Wednesday, September 30, 2009
               11:30 am
 
Where:    New Jersey State House steps
               125 West State Street
               Trenton, NJ 08625
Who:       40+ State Assembly candidates will be joined by political leaders and regular citizens from across New Jersey. Candidates will offer press availability following formal remarks.

CRYAN SLAMS CHRISTIE FOR HIS BUSH ECONOMIC AGENDA
& PUTTING PARTISANSHIP IN FRONT OF
WORKING NEW JERSEY FAMILIES

 
(TRENTON) – In light of newly released Census data showing that median income has increased in New Jersey, Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan today blasted Bush Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie for putting partisanship ahead of New Jersey families’ economic future.