http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/nj/ en-us Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:56:49 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2163539/posts Nativity scenes made of real straw. Wise Men 2 feet tall. Menorahs bigger than a human being.   Holiday display in Teaneck. In many North Jersey municipalities, those sacred symbols can be found at the same place people get dog licenses, pay taxes and apply for building permits — town hall.  The display of religious items on public property has long been a charged discussion in American communities, and the case law governing holiday displays is still murky enough to confound local governments trying to create a festive atmosphere for residents.* Fair Lawn for years just lit a holiday tree.... northjersey http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2163539/posts#comment Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:56:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1301135/posts A New Jersey talk radio host has succeeded in forcing the Egg Harbor Township board of education to reverse its ban on the Christmas classic "Silent Night," which had been dropped from the school district's holiday program based a single parental complaint. Last night's 7-0 vote by the panel means that "Silent Night" can now be included in this week's Holiday Singalong at the E.H. Slaybaugh Elementary School, where the controversy first erupted. The complaining parent, an attorney who has not been publicly identified, asked that the holiday carol be dropped from the program, even though songs about other religious... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1301135/posts#comment Tue, 14 Dec 2004 16:05:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2413412/posts ENGLEWOOD, N.J. (CBS) ― Click to enlarge1 of 1 David Muneton, an eighth grade honor student, needed reconstructive facial surgery after being savagely beaten by a gang of 11 students on Dec. 18, 2009, in Engelwood, N.J. David Muneton, an eighth grade honor student, needed reconstructive facial surgery after being savagely beaten by a gang of 11 students on Dec. 18, 2009, in Engelwood, N.J. Police said as many as 11 students beat up the eighth-grader leaving him severely injured, and he may even lose his sight. CBS 2 HD spoke with some of his friends about what led to... WBCBSTV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2413412/posts#comment Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:57:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411113/posts Ex-Eagle Runyan ready for S.J. congressional race By Cynthia Burton Inquirer Staff Writer Former Eagles offensive lineman Jon Runyan is "100 percent committed" to running for Congress from South Jersey - after the Super Bowl. From a San Diego hotel room, the new Chargers tackle yesterday undertook his first interviews as a Third District congressional aspirant, in a burst of telephone calls with political reporters. He said he was ready to take on a "dumb-jock" stereotype Democrats were likely to push. And as soon as football season ends, on Feb. 7, he will spend time talking to voters about the... Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2411113/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:14:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410369/posts In a three-sentence press release e-mailed to the Verona-Cedar Grove Times last week, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced a gun buyback program. Today and tomorrow, residents who are in possession of illegal handguns can turn them in and receive up to $200 – no questions asked. It's the county's Gun Amnesty Buyback Program, held in high crime areas such as East Orange, Newark and Irvington. No such programs are being held in Verona or Cedar Grove, presumably because the crime rate is lower here and residents obtain their firearms the legal way, with permits. The programs are typically held... Verona-Cedar Grove Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2410369/posts#comment Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:39:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406775/posts Second Teen Arrested in Alleged NJ High School AttackBY STEPHANIE BARISH wpix.com 7:14 PM EST, December 12, 2009 SOUTH RIVER, N.J (WPIX) - A second teenager has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a planned "Columbine-style" attack at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest said the second teen is a friend of the 16-year-old who was arrested on Thursday. The suspect has only been identified as a 17-year-old boy who lives in Bridgewater and is a senior at Immaculate High School in Somerville. Last night, police searched the 17-year-old's home and reportedly found a wide... WPIX http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2406775/posts#comment Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:43:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2403745/posts CLINTON, N.J. (AP) -- In a wooded area up a dirt road off an interstate highway, Jamie Cap peers down the sight of his new shotgun at a target about 40 yards away. He adjusts the angle by nudging a toggle switch, then fires. An ear-shattering report echoes off the trees and nearby cars, and Cap is pushed back a few inches by the force of the blast. He turns and nods his head - the only part of his body he can completely control.... hosted. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2403745/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:02:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401946/posts Dear Friends of Marriage, On Monday, at 1pm, the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing and vote on same-sex marriage. If passed out of committee, the bill could be voted on by the full Senate as early as Thursday.Please make time to call the Senate Judiciary Committee members today. And if there’s any way you can make time to attend the hearing on Monday, your presence will be GREATLY appreciated!Our opponents are organizing “the most massive crowd ever.” They know this is a do or die moment for same-sex marriage in New Jersey — at least for... National Organization for Marriage http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401946/posts#comment Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399348/posts I'm sure many folks here got the last minute email from either the NRA, ANJRPC, or both; New Jersey Firearms Task Force Legislation Sticks it to Honest Gun Owners - Again! Please Immediately Call Members of the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee On Thursday, December 3 at 2:00 pm in State House Annex Room 12, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on three bills of importance to New Jersey's law-abiding gun owners. It is important that members of the Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee hear from you on Thursday. A4308 and... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399348/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 15:38:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399090/posts Recently Jim Robinson posted two threads declaring Free Republic’s determination to see Conservatives elected and ousting Rino's from government. Jim and a great many Freepers believe that we need to take back control. But the RNC is not hearing us. Activism is called for NOW. 2010 is nearing and we need Conservative candidates to run. The time is ripe and people are ready for another 1994 type election. But we need to make the RNC hear us loud and clear. This is the Rino Free America Project. Get involved. Make them listen. Write a letter and MAIL it. Republican... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399090/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 06:31:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391906/posts SNIPPET: “In about less than a week, India will mark the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks. After the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s Chicago breakthrough, now Italy has achieved some headway in the investigations relating to last year’s terror events(26/11). The Italian police have arrested, after almost a year long monitoring and surveillance, two Pakistani nationals (Father and Son duo) from Brescia city who are accused of sending funds from their money transfer agency and providing the logistical support to Pakistani terrorists. The suspects Mohammad Yaqub Janjua and Aamer Yaqub Janjua, owners of the Madina Trading telephone... COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391906/posts#comment Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:44:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391820/posts Senators have to find a balance between voting their conscience and voting as their constituents would like. If senators vote their conscience too heavily, constituents tend to get angry. When this happens, constituents may ask for a recall of their U.S. Senator. (The 5 steps are listed in detail) -- The 18 states allowing for recall are as follows: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin. E-How http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2391820/posts#comment Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:42:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388663/posts Dobbs Won't Rule Out Senate BidNovember 17, 2009 9:28 AM Former CNN pundit Lou Dobbs could be contemplating a run for public office in his native NJ, he told Bill O'Reilly 11/17. In Dobbs' first interview since abruptly leaving his television show last week, he refused to rule out the idea of running for Senate. "A lot of things are on my mind. I'm not going to be coy about this," Dobbs said, when asked if he was considering a bid. "I can guarantee you 100 percent -- I'm going to remain in the -- in the public arena. These... Hotline On Call http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388663/posts#comment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388229/posts STATEWIDE -- In what could become the highest profile game of political musical chairs in the state, Democratic sources claim they are considering replacing U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg with outgoing Gov. Jon Corzine. It would work like this: Corzine would resign prior to January, when Republican Christopher Christie takes over as governor. A Corzine resignation would allow state Sen. President Richard Codey to serve as acting governor. Then Lautenberg would retire from the U.S. Senate, leaving Codey to name Corzine to fill the seat until a special election. This is similar to a move made when Corzine resigned the senate... Hudson Reporter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2388229/posts#comment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:51:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386129/posts TRENTON -- A N.J. gun law needs exceptions for various groups — including retailers who will only be able to buy one handgun a month from suppliers — members of a task force reviewing the legislation said today. The law, intended to restrict the flow of weapons to criminals, has riled gun advocates who say it penalizes law-abiding citizens like target shooters and collectors. The task force’s central proposal would make it easier for gun store owners to stock their shelves while still limiting customers to buying one handgun every 30 days. "As it stands now, retailers would be prohibited... nj.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386129/posts#comment Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:21:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2383421/posts In his election-night acceptance speech, New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie aimed straight at the Garden State's entrenched political class, vowing to "turn Trenton on its head." As his victory suggests, many residents would welcome such dramatic reform. He has the opportunity to harness popular anger with the previous administration and make real reforms. Christie inherits a state that's in arguably the worst financial condition in its 233- year history. Last year's $7 billion shortfall, closed with stimulus dollars and tax hikes, has resurfaced at an even larger $8 billion for 2010. Residents face crippling property taxes (an average of $7,000... New York Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2383421/posts#comment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382723/posts EDISON -- A veteran Edison police officer was placed on probation for one year today for shoplifting about $42 in merchandise from a local supermarket where he was working as a security guard.  David Yanvary, 55, who served more than 27 years on the township police force, must also forfeit his employment and is permanently barred from holding a public job or law enforcement position in New Jersey.   Yanvary was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Frederick De Vesa in New Brunswick who told him "it is a very unfortunate thing that brings us here."  "Our courts expect a police officer... star ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382723/posts#comment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:57:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382716/posts WHARTON -- An undocumented Honduran immigrant, whose bail became the subject of a New Jersey Supreme Court case earlier this year, pleaded guilty today to sexually-assaulting a 8-year-old girl.   Manuel Fajardo-Santos, 31, admitted today to sexually assaulting his girlfriend's younger sister in Wharton on Aug. 24, 2008 after returning home from a party. Superior Court Judge John Dangler set sentencing for Jan. 29.Under a plea arrangement, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will seek a sentence of seven years in state prison, with a minimum 85-percent parole ineligible, while public defender Michael Fletcher will argue for a five-year sentence.   A detainer... star ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382716/posts#comment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:48:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382182/posts HAMMONTON -- Jack Tomasello has not slept well in months, not since the summer’s torrential rains swept through his sprawling Hammonton vineyard. In its wake, the rains left behind acres of grapes now cloaked in deadly fungus. Desperate to salvage the crops, Tomasello, who runs the state’s largest winery with his brother, has risen at daybreak each morning to inspect and spray fungicide on the 70 acres of Cabernet, Riesling and Chardonnay grapes. Even so, with just a few weeks left in the harvest, the winery will most likely reap less than half of last year’s 215 tons, when weather... star ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382182/posts#comment Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:12:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2382176/posts TOTOWA — Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholic order of women, cares for 110 needy seniors living at a home in the borough, and to keep the home running, its 14 nuns go into the community each day to ask the public for donations.  This small order was thrust into the spotlight this month when Pope Benedict XVI canonized its founder, Jeanne Jugan, on Oct. 11 at the Vatican. Thousands of Little Sisters of the Poor from more than 200 homes around the world, along with residents and volunteers, made a pilgrimage to Rome last weekend for the... northjersey.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2382176/posts#comment Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:02:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382168/posts Every fall, the Red Mill Museum here hosts a haunted house. But this year’s "Asylum of Terror," has angered mental health advocates who said the theme perpetuates ugly stereotypes. The show, which ends today, warns visitors of hopeless, mindless and deranged patients lurking in dark corners ready to lunge. "Dementia, paranoia, violent sociopathic behaviors, physical abnormalities and deformities ... these are but a few of the afflictions that torment the wretched souls imprisoned within the walls of the Asylum," reads an advertisement for the haunted house. It continues: "In 1942, the doors of the asylum and the grounds were abruptly... star ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2382168/posts#comment Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:47:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2381484/posts Please... I don't know where this type of thing is supposed to go, but if it is wrong, mods plz move it. My 6 week old grandson in in the PICU unit in Cambridge hospital. I don't have a lot of time right now, as I am dashing around... I promise to post more when time allows.. but for now, please, I need prayers sent up for Jack. Thank you! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2381484/posts#comment Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:36:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2377085/posts The Rev. Pawel Franciszek Szurek is taking his message of Christian empowerment from the pulpit to the airwaves with a new show, "Change Your Attitude … Change Your Life," debuting this morning at 9 on New York-based The Apple 970 AM, a 50,000-watt conservative-talk radio station. Szurek — born in Krakow, Poland, and pastor for two years at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Clifton — never dreamed he'd rise to the level of The Apple. Szurek recently became an instant hit at a radio gig on WMTR 1250 AM by offering messages of spiritual strength, despite, he says, an... northjersey.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2377085/posts#comment Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:43:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2377098/posts A good port or Madeira. A special Sancerre or a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. For the past 15 years, the customers of Wine Ventures in Tenafly have known to count on its proprietor, Craig McManus, for a friendly chat and some wine expertise. What they may not know is that wine is just McManus' day job. By night, he chases spirits. He communicates with the dead. He looks for ghosts. He conjures up the late relatives of people he's just met. He ignores those who call this ridiculous. Instead, he took a phenomenon that initially "freaked me out" and spun it into a... northjersey.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2377098/posts#comment Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:02:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2379610/posts In Ohio, citizens marched to the polls on Tuesday and voted to allow gambling casinos in the state. This was obviously a message to President Obama that independent voters are not happy with the way the health care bill is going. Really, I don’t see how else you can interpret it. Ohioans were looking forward to the lower insurance costs that would come with a robust public option, and if the president can’t deliver, they’re planning to pay their future medical bills with their winnings at the roulette wheel. Also, people here in Cincinnati rejected a proposal that would have... New York Slimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2379610/posts#comment Fri, 6 Nov 2009 01:46:51 GMT