One interesting item in Charles Stile’s column today on the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority putting premium seats to the Bruce Springsteen concert aside for the politically connected to buy at face value: 24 tickets went to the Asbury Park Press. That wouldn’t be so noticeable if the APP hadn’t held itself out to be the beacon of ethics reform over the last five years.
There is a good chance Gov. Jon Corzine will pick his running mate before July 16, if for no other reason than to get the Democratic Lt. Governor ... >
It's called making perfection the enemy of the good and it's the first lesson of legislating.
Every legislative action involves ... >
In a rebuke to Judge Sotomayor, who found neither empathy nor justice for victims of obvious racial discrimination, the SCOTUS struck another blow ... >
The re-election campaign of Governor Jon Corzine was down-right giddy this week when it was announced that the state's tax amnesty program ... >
Who is minding the Asylum! >
The legendary sports journalist, Jimmy Cannon of the now defunct New York Journal-American said of Howard Cosell: “His real name is Howard Cohen, ... >
Based on the first Republican debate, which I had the opportunity to watch in the NJN studio and participate in a panel discussion afterwards, it ... >
Bailout of Madoff Not Making Everyone Happy
Special to AP Newswire
With 700 billion dollars being spent on the General Motors bailout, AIG, ... >
Word on the "internet street" has it that all the "King Street Men" supposedly are busy gathering cash for Union County ... >
Last week the New Jersey State Legislature passed a $29 billion budget for fiscal 2010 which begins on July 1, 2009. Governor Corzine's budget ... >
Do as I say not as I do.
The APP/Gannet mouthpiece is constantly hypocritical.
Whether its state advertising in thier newspaper or a development project on an adjoining propety, they often advocate in their direct financial benefit. All the while mercilessly castigating others who do the same.
Although when they throw people under the bus I don't like then it is ok. just kidding.
Another one to bite the dust
First the Record, now the Ledger...
...I'm waiting for the good part! Come on Gannett!