Sales of George Orwell’s ’1984′ skyrocket on Amazon
June 10, 2013
that staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, According to Amazon sales of George Orwell’s “1984″ are up 69 percent .
George Orwell’s ’1984′ marked its 60th anniversary on June 6 amid a
flurry of real-world news stories on secret government domestic
surveillance.
Amazon lists the paperback version of the sci-fi classic as the 19th
biggest book on its Movers and Shakers list. The current sales rank is
110.
The list identifies the biggest gainers in sales rank compared to 24 hours ago.
http://theridgewoodblog.net/sales-of-george-orwells-1984%E2%80%B2-skyrocket-on-amazon/
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Steve Lonegan Files for Senate Seat with over 7000 signatures from 21 counties
Steve Lonegan Files for Senate Seat with over 7000 signatures from 21 counties
June 10 2013
TRENTON – Off to the races, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Lonegan filed 7,210 petition signatures today to qualify for the August 13th primary and October 16th general election.
“I am humbled by the volunteer efforts of more than 250 great people from all 21 counties who worked tirelessly starting Tuesday night to help us reach this goal,” Lonegan said. “It’s the nucleus of a grass-roots movement that will deliver a Republican Senate seat for New Jersey in the first time in more than four decades.”
Lonegan said that Republicans from Tea Party activists to regular party people have united behind his candidacy and that New Jersey will see the greatest grass-roots political campaign in history.
“People are fed up with the radical agenda of Barack Obama and his rubber-stamp supporters and enablers like Cory Booker and the other Democrats filing petitions today,” Lonegan said. “The support we received this weekend is just the first sign. There will be many others over the next four months. I will win this election on October 16th.”
http://theridgewoodblog.net/steve-lonegan-files-for-senate-with-more-than-7000-signatures/
June 10 2013
TRENTON – Off to the races, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Lonegan filed 7,210 petition signatures today to qualify for the August 13th primary and October 16th general election.
“I am humbled by the volunteer efforts of more than 250 great people from all 21 counties who worked tirelessly starting Tuesday night to help us reach this goal,” Lonegan said. “It’s the nucleus of a grass-roots movement that will deliver a Republican Senate seat for New Jersey in the first time in more than four decades.”
Lonegan said that Republicans from Tea Party activists to regular party people have united behind his candidacy and that New Jersey will see the greatest grass-roots political campaign in history.
“People are fed up with the radical agenda of Barack Obama and his rubber-stamp supporters and enablers like Cory Booker and the other Democrats filing petitions today,” Lonegan said. “The support we received this weekend is just the first sign. There will be many others over the next four months. I will win this election on October 16th.”
http://theridgewoodblog.net/steve-lonegan-files-for-senate-with-more-than-7000-signatures/
Monday, June 3, 2013
Cicada hype a bust
June 3,2013
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, This year's brood of cicadas are currently popping up on the east coast -- but not quite with the drama we initially expected.
The Cicada had been predicted to descend on the metro New York area around Memorial day like plague of Biblical proportions but colder weather and heavy rains seem to have keep the massive Cicada invasion in check.
While it is difficult to track cicadas because there was not a lot of research technology available seventeen years ago when the brood two group last came around , the large ugly bug so far seems noticeably absent from this years summer festivities
Democrats look to squash Christie's Proposed School Voucher Program
Democrats look to squash Christie's Proposed School Voucher Program
June .2,2013
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, At $2 million, the Christie administration's proposed school voucher program is a very small piece of the $12.4 billion that the state projects it will spend on public education next year., but Democrats looking to support the all powerfully teachers union are looking to put an end to educational opportunity for the poor.
Democrats lead by State Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen), the Democratic majority leader, this weekend repeated earlier comments that she was convinced the Democrats would put an end to the pilot, which would provide $10,000 vouchers for low-income students to attend qualifying schools, public or private. (http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/06/03/christie-s-proposed-school-voucher-program-at-latest-crossroads/ )
State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen), the chairman of the budget committee, last month also said much of the same thing: there were too many Democrats against it being part of an appropriations bill -- if any law at all. ( http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/06/03/christie-s-proposed-school-voucher-program-at-latest-crossroads/ )
Gov, Christie and pro school choice vocatives have been pressing for vouchers since he first ran for governor, and it is the one piece of his education agenda still unfulfilled.. School choice advocates have been looking to break the monopoly grip on public education and have made some inroads but the NJEA controls to many democrat votes and continues to wage a war on the poor denying them educational opportunities afforded the wealthy and middle classes. State Democrats seem all to happy to allow where on lives to determine the quality of eduction a child receives .
New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg dies at 89
New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg dies at 89
June 3, 2013
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, According to his office NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg died this morning of viral pneumonia . He was 89.
Sen. Lautenberg was the oldest member of the Senate,and had struggled with health problems since late last year, when he missed several weeks of votes because of what he said was flu and bronchitis.
The death of Lautenberg, a Democrat who was the longest-serving senator in New Jersey history, creates a vacancy that Governor Christie, a Republican, will fill. Lautenberg announced in February that he would not seek re-election in 2014, but hoped to complete a series of "accomplishments" before his term ended.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Gold ticks up on U.S. fiscal cliff worry
Novomber 12, 2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Gold edged up on Monday in over seas trading after posting its biggest weekly gain since late August on safe-haven buying driven by worries the United States could return to recession if Congress fails to reach a deficit-reduction deal, European debt crisis contagion, looming US tax increases and an anti business regulator environment.
Friday Gold added $3.03 an ounce to $1,733.94 putting the barbarous relic near a 3-week high around $1,738 Friday. U.S. gold for December rose $3.30 an ounce to $1,734.20.
http://theridgewoodblog.net/gold-on-the-rise-on-u-s-fiscal-cliff-worry/
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Mega Millions lottery jackpot rockets to record $540 million
Mega Millions lottery jackpot rockets to record $540 million
March 29th ,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
(Ridgewood -NJ) Strong ticket sales have sent the Mega Millions jackpot to a record-setting $540 million for tomorrow's drawing.
Tuesday's lottery jackpot was hardly meager at $363 million ,weeks have now passed without drawing a top winner. Previous top jackpot in the Mega Millions game was $390 million in 2007, and was split by two winners one in New Jersey and one in Georgia.
In Tuesday night's drawing, 47 players came close, all matching five of the six winning numbers. Each of those tickets is worth at least $250,000.
The winning numbers Tuesday night were: 9, 19, 34, 44 and 51. The Mega Ball was 24.
www.theridgewoodblog.net
March 29th ,2012
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
(Ridgewood -NJ) Strong ticket sales have sent the Mega Millions jackpot to a record-setting $540 million for tomorrow's drawing.
Tuesday's lottery jackpot was hardly meager at $363 million ,weeks have now passed without drawing a top winner. Previous top jackpot in the Mega Millions game was $390 million in 2007, and was split by two winners one in New Jersey and one in Georgia.
In Tuesday night's drawing, 47 players came close, all matching five of the six winning numbers. Each of those tickets is worth at least $250,000.
The winning numbers Tuesday night were: 9, 19, 34, 44 and 51. The Mega Ball was 24.
www.theridgewoodblog.net
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Senate Democrat Bob Menendez stopped by the Ridgewood Train station Monday morning for a photo op to pitch the Federal Transit Bill
Senate Democrat Bob Menendez stopped by the Ridgewood Train station Monday morning for a photo op to pitch the Federal Transit Bill
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) Senate Democrat Bob Menendez stopped by the Ridgewood Train station Monday morning for a photo op to pitch the Federal Transit Bill that will give New Jersey $63M in federal transit funding if it's passed by the Senate.
The bill also contains a number of programs the Senator championed including:
A New $20 Million Transit Oriented Development Planning Program. The $20 million program will help communities create more livable communities by planning new development around new transit hubs. The provision is based on similar language in Senator Menendez’s Livable communities Act, and in New Jersey would work in tandem with the state’s Transit Village program.
Increased Funding for the National Transit Institute at Rutgers (NTI) [$5million]. NTI provides training, education, and clearinghouse services in support of public transportation and quality of life for the entire nation. In recent years this important national program has seen its funding slashed, despite the increased need for training in the face of an ongoing wave of retirements in the industry. This bill will raise NTI’s funding to $5 million per year from $3.8 million.
Increased Clean Fuels Program Funding [From $51.5M to $65M]. This competitive program for clean fuel transit vehicles and for refueling infrastructure will help agencies switch from dirty, expensive fuels, to cleaner, cheaper fuels. This will help improve air quality and allow transit agencies to untether themselves from volatile oil prices.
Increased Funding for Transportation for Seniors and the Disabled [NJ Funding Goes From $6.5 M to $7.8 M]. With demand for senior transportation increasing, the bill is able to meet that demand with increased resources.
Streamlined and Reformed “New Starts” Process. The bill streamlines the process for the federal approval of new projects and allows projects designed to increase capacity on existing systems rather than just allow new systems or new lines. Older systems such as New Jersey’s that are at capacity could, for instance, use the program to add a new station, add another track, or purchase bigger train cars.
Menendez recently found himself out of party good graces when he became the first Democrat to reject one of President Obama's judicial appointments. He first claimed Judge Patty Shwartz, whom Obama nominated in October, was not qualified to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia.Later Menendez reversed himself and said he would support the nomination.
Menendez was also recently jilted when West New York Mayor Dr. Felix Roque, a Hudson County Democrat,endorsed Republican State Sen. Kyrillos for the U.S. Senate seat held by Robert Menendez, also a fellow North Bergen Democrat.
Sources claim Sen Menendez was invited to Ridgewood by his friend Councilmen Paul Aronsohn . The funny thing is that no media sources except for the "Patch" also a friend of the Councilmen covered the event.
Observes found it odd the the Senator would use the controversial Ridgewood Train station as a back drop to promote more transit spending when the station has come under so much criticism for the $800,000 gutters, $2million dollars for the roof and ADA compliant elevators to nowhere .
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) Senate Democrat Bob Menendez stopped by the Ridgewood Train station Monday morning for a photo op to pitch the Federal Transit Bill that will give New Jersey $63M in federal transit funding if it's passed by the Senate.
The bill also contains a number of programs the Senator championed including:
A New $20 Million Transit Oriented Development Planning Program. The $20 million program will help communities create more livable communities by planning new development around new transit hubs. The provision is based on similar language in Senator Menendez’s Livable communities Act, and in New Jersey would work in tandem with the state’s Transit Village program.
Increased Funding for the National Transit Institute at Rutgers (NTI) [$5million]. NTI provides training, education, and clearinghouse services in support of public transportation and quality of life for the entire nation. In recent years this important national program has seen its funding slashed, despite the increased need for training in the face of an ongoing wave of retirements in the industry. This bill will raise NTI’s funding to $5 million per year from $3.8 million.
Increased Clean Fuels Program Funding [From $51.5M to $65M]. This competitive program for clean fuel transit vehicles and for refueling infrastructure will help agencies switch from dirty, expensive fuels, to cleaner, cheaper fuels. This will help improve air quality and allow transit agencies to untether themselves from volatile oil prices.
Increased Funding for Transportation for Seniors and the Disabled [NJ Funding Goes From $6.5 M to $7.8 M]. With demand for senior transportation increasing, the bill is able to meet that demand with increased resources.
Streamlined and Reformed “New Starts” Process. The bill streamlines the process for the federal approval of new projects and allows projects designed to increase capacity on existing systems rather than just allow new systems or new lines. Older systems such as New Jersey’s that are at capacity could, for instance, use the program to add a new station, add another track, or purchase bigger train cars.
Menendez recently found himself out of party good graces when he became the first Democrat to reject one of President Obama's judicial appointments. He first claimed Judge Patty Shwartz, whom Obama nominated in October, was not qualified to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia.Later Menendez reversed himself and said he would support the nomination.
Menendez was also recently jilted when West New York Mayor Dr. Felix Roque, a Hudson County Democrat,endorsed Republican State Sen. Kyrillos for the U.S. Senate seat held by Robert Menendez, also a fellow North Bergen Democrat.
Sources claim Sen Menendez was invited to Ridgewood by his friend Councilmen Paul Aronsohn . The funny thing is that no media sources except for the "Patch" also a friend of the Councilmen covered the event.
Observes found it odd the the Senator would use the controversial Ridgewood Train station as a back drop to promote more transit spending when the station has come under so much criticism for the $800,000 gutters, $2million dollars for the roof and ADA compliant elevators to nowhere .
Monday, January 9, 2012
The Village pulls through a very difficult year on its way to restoring long term financial sustainability
The Village pulls through a very difficult year on its way to restoring long term financial sustainability
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) In the recent Ridgewood News article by Joseph Cramer ,"Ridgewood officials offer up resolutions for 2012"http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/ridgewood/136819473_Ridgewood_officials_offer_up_resolutions_for_2012.html Village Manager Ken Gabbert mentioned a number of important initiatives that were accomplished in a 2011 which he called a "year of transition,"
Gabbert cited the implementation of the Unlimited Pre-Paid Parking (UP3) and the redeployment of school crossing guards to other village positions in the summer months as part of the revamping of the Villages finances. Gabbert also went on to say that "2011 was the first full year following the financial decisions of 2010. In 2011, we entered the year down 14 percent in total staff from a year earlier and working from a tighter budget than prior years."http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/ridgewood/136819473_Ridgewood_officials_offer_up_resolutions_for_2012.html
The year was marred by severe weather that put significant pressure of Village resources. Other dominant themes were the battle between the Urbanization types vs the Keep it a Village types and Incentive pay vs Union seniority battle at the Village Hall .The Village manager was in the hot seat most of the year creating a lot of controversy working on cleaning up the financial mess created over the last 15 years.
Despite heavy criticism from pro-union factions in town the council continues to push forward with the non-union staff incentive pay program that earned Ridgewood the New Jersey State Innovation in Government Honorable Mention Award . Its nice to be in the forefront of something again.
The renegotiation of police and fire department contracts have also come under heated criticism but in the long run it seems to put the Village back on the coarse of financial sustainability while not forcing further reductions in services or as an unintended consequence ringing up massive amounts of overtime.
The other novel initiate was the Water Pollution Control Facility acceptance program and the development of a sustainable energy program for the Village. Another notable accomplishment was the dam reconstruction at Habernickel though the skeptics still remain on the wisdom of buying the so called ,"money pit" to begin with there is no debate the reconstructed damn added needed viability to the property .
The single largest event and accomplishment of the council was running the well organized and professional hearings on the Valley Hospital expansion . It reminded many residents of the old days when Village interests were always put ahead of personal agendas and the conclusion to deny The Valley Hospital's out sized "Renewal" proposal seemed to most to be an obvious conclusion.
Obviously there is an enormous challenge in front of everyone to preserve the Village and make the needed capital investments . The council must continue to move forward on the path of long term incremental reform to financial sustainability .and avoid and wild eyed schemes or look socialize the risk on any private investments.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2012/01/village-pulls-through-very-difficult.html
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) In the recent Ridgewood News article by Joseph Cramer ,"Ridgewood officials offer up resolutions for 2012"http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/ridgewood/136819473_Ridgewood_officials_offer_up_resolutions_for_2012.html Village Manager Ken Gabbert mentioned a number of important initiatives that were accomplished in a 2011 which he called a "year of transition,"
Gabbert cited the implementation of the Unlimited Pre-Paid Parking (UP3) and the redeployment of school crossing guards to other village positions in the summer months as part of the revamping of the Villages finances. Gabbert also went on to say that "2011 was the first full year following the financial decisions of 2010. In 2011, we entered the year down 14 percent in total staff from a year earlier and working from a tighter budget than prior years."http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/ridgewood/136819473_Ridgewood_officials_offer_up_resolutions_for_2012.html
The year was marred by severe weather that put significant pressure of Village resources. Other dominant themes were the battle between the Urbanization types vs the Keep it a Village types and Incentive pay vs Union seniority battle at the Village Hall .The Village manager was in the hot seat most of the year creating a lot of controversy working on cleaning up the financial mess created over the last 15 years.
Despite heavy criticism from pro-union factions in town the council continues to push forward with the non-union staff incentive pay program that earned Ridgewood the New Jersey State Innovation in Government Honorable Mention Award . Its nice to be in the forefront of something again.
The renegotiation of police and fire department contracts have also come under heated criticism but in the long run it seems to put the Village back on the coarse of financial sustainability while not forcing further reductions in services or as an unintended consequence ringing up massive amounts of overtime.
The other novel initiate was the Water Pollution Control Facility acceptance program and the development of a sustainable energy program for the Village. Another notable accomplishment was the dam reconstruction at Habernickel though the skeptics still remain on the wisdom of buying the so called ,"money pit" to begin with there is no debate the reconstructed damn added needed viability to the property .
The single largest event and accomplishment of the council was running the well organized and professional hearings on the Valley Hospital expansion . It reminded many residents of the old days when Village interests were always put ahead of personal agendas and the conclusion to deny The Valley Hospital's out sized "Renewal" proposal seemed to most to be an obvious conclusion.
Obviously there is an enormous challenge in front of everyone to preserve the Village and make the needed capital investments . The council must continue to move forward on the path of long term incremental reform to financial sustainability .and avoid and wild eyed schemes or look socialize the risk on any private investments.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2012/01/village-pulls-through-very-difficult.html
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Desperate Democrats look to blitz Scott Garrett with Former NY Giants linebacker Harry Carson in the 5th district
Desperate Democrats look to blitz Scott Garrett with Former NY Giants linebacker Harry Carson in the 5th district
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) Former New York Giants and Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson is said to be considering a run for Congress in New Jersey 5th congressional district against Representative Scott Garrett .
Carson recently told The Associated Press he hasn’t made a definitive decision yet but is thinking about it. Carson has never held public office,but has been talking to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee about the idea of running.Carson currently lives in Franklin Lakes.
Carson spent his entire professional football career, from 1976 to 1988, with the NY Giants. Sources say that Carson could afford to finance his own campaign and obviously has name recognition.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2012/01/desperate-democrats-look-to-blitz-scott.html
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
(RIDGEWOOD-NJ) Former New York Giants and Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson is said to be considering a run for Congress in New Jersey 5th congressional district against Representative Scott Garrett .
Carson recently told The Associated Press he hasn’t made a definitive decision yet but is thinking about it. Carson has never held public office,but has been talking to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee about the idea of running.Carson currently lives in Franklin Lakes.
Carson spent his entire professional football career, from 1976 to 1988, with the NY Giants. Sources say that Carson could afford to finance his own campaign and obviously has name recognition.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2012/01/desperate-democrats-look-to-blitz-scott.html
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Washington Policy Wonks need to look no further than recent History of 1990 Japan for answers.
Washington Policy Wonks need to look no further than recent History of 1990 Japan for answers.
one small voice
Policy experts continue to be stymied by their inability to get the economy moving again .A look at recent history would suggest that both the talking heads and Washington policy wonks should know better and be better served if they took a look at the failings of Japan in the 1990's.
In the not too distant past Japan was faced with many of the same issues caused by collapsing property and stock markets,leaving Japanese banks upside down on much of the nations collateral. Japan's once invincible economy ran aground with similar policy missteps that our current policy makers are making .
First Japan embarked on printing money and zero interest rates to accelerate demand ,but this is like pushing on a string. It failed in the 1990's for Japan and in reality did nothing to effect the supply and demand curve. This priming the pump or inflating your way to prosperity has historically proven to have dangerous consequences such as run away inflation and in the worst case could lead to a currency collapse.
At the same time both Japan in the 90's and the US government today have engaged in a massive buildup of regulation for both personal and business behavior with the net effect being to suffocate business initiative.
Both countries engaged in wrong headed Government "Stimulus" plans that never work , I repeat NEVER. Most of the stimulus money is wasted or lands in the hands of public unions with little or no job creation. Again Japan in the 1990's embarked on the same foolishness with a huge capital investment plan for infrastructure .Like the fool hearty promotion of alternative energy in the US today where at the end of the day much of the money was wasted ,taxes have to be raised to cover the debt which further suppresses economic growth.
Japanese banks simple hid there loses and in many cases have yet to recognize the depreciated collateral.The US has similar issues with the destruction of the credit markets, the 2000 stealth stock market crash and the inability for the government to offer any reliable economic statistics. There is a consistent theme of not facing the reality of the current economic situation.
Finally for both countries their constant central and state government tweaking or interference with the economy and its unintended consequences have created so much uncertainty that they have virtually stifled business decision making.
The current period of economic decline will not end until more substantive pro-growth policy's are enacted ,such as deregulation, shrinking the size and scope of government ,paying down debt and lowering taxes. It is just that simple.
http://onesmallvoice.blogspot.com/2011/10/washington-policy-wonks-need-to-look-no.html
one small voice
Policy experts continue to be stymied by their inability to get the economy moving again .A look at recent history would suggest that both the talking heads and Washington policy wonks should know better and be better served if they took a look at the failings of Japan in the 1990's.
In the not too distant past Japan was faced with many of the same issues caused by collapsing property and stock markets,leaving Japanese banks upside down on much of the nations collateral. Japan's once invincible economy ran aground with similar policy missteps that our current policy makers are making .
First Japan embarked on printing money and zero interest rates to accelerate demand ,but this is like pushing on a string. It failed in the 1990's for Japan and in reality did nothing to effect the supply and demand curve. This priming the pump or inflating your way to prosperity has historically proven to have dangerous consequences such as run away inflation and in the worst case could lead to a currency collapse.
At the same time both Japan in the 90's and the US government today have engaged in a massive buildup of regulation for both personal and business behavior with the net effect being to suffocate business initiative.
Both countries engaged in wrong headed Government "Stimulus" plans that never work , I repeat NEVER. Most of the stimulus money is wasted or lands in the hands of public unions with little or no job creation. Again Japan in the 1990's embarked on the same foolishness with a huge capital investment plan for infrastructure .Like the fool hearty promotion of alternative energy in the US today where at the end of the day much of the money was wasted ,taxes have to be raised to cover the debt which further suppresses economic growth.
Japanese banks simple hid there loses and in many cases have yet to recognize the depreciated collateral.The US has similar issues with the destruction of the credit markets, the 2000 stealth stock market crash and the inability for the government to offer any reliable economic statistics. There is a consistent theme of not facing the reality of the current economic situation.
Finally for both countries their constant central and state government tweaking or interference with the economy and its unintended consequences have created so much uncertainty that they have virtually stifled business decision making.
The current period of economic decline will not end until more substantive pro-growth policy's are enacted ,such as deregulation, shrinking the size and scope of government ,paying down debt and lowering taxes. It is just that simple.
http://onesmallvoice.blogspot.com/2011/10/washington-policy-wonks-need-to-look-no.html
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Traditional New Jersey Local media is as guilty as the politicians they continue to protect and should be held accountable
Traditional New Jersey Local media is as guilty as the politicians they continue to protect and should be held accountable
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ - Like a person who buys and alcoholic his next drink ,the same media enablers who have allowed New Jersey to be run into the ground by rampant corruption and fiscal irresponsibility since the Whitman days have now picked up the latest cause celeb to attack and blame all our problems , on the Tea Party. It was only a short time ago the former President George Bush was being blamed for everything from parking tickets to the fact that so many residents were fleeing the states corruption and high taxes for greener pastures.
The local media in New Jersey has been partners in the massive misuse of public funds for far to long and shares much of the blame . The recent spat of "pro union" front page editorials in the Bergen Record under the pretense of news headed under the tag "we need this and your gonna pay for it" has become laughable. Whether its a enormous toll increase,a $110 million county park, a new stadium, that stupid Xanadu or the further adventures of Saint McGreevey, the Record and many other media outlets will bend over gladly for any politician or State worker Union with his or her hand out.
Meanwhile the Record and their media brothers were totally remiss in reporting the lack of state contributions to state worker pension funds and the "borrowing" ie theft of money from those funds. The current pension crisis and a Republican Governor seem to have suddenly created a need to talk about the $50plus billion dollar short fall. While the prior two Governors exacerbation of the situation went totally unnoticed and unreported. An even bigger lapse is the states continued "gambling" with high risk investments in the state worker pension funds and the complete lack of over site in choosing the fund managers ,especially during the McGreevey administration.
It is time for the "NJ state media" to stop fronting for Trenton and all their special interest friends and start doing the job of reporting the news. For far to long the constant misrepresentations and press releases have driven local news making the traditional local media part of the problem and not the solutions. Traditional New Jersey Local media is as guilty as the politicians they continue to protect and should be held accountable.
Aronsohn looks to challenge party bosses for Union Support
Aronsohn looks to challenge party bosses for Union Support
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- Councilmen Paul Aronsohn continues to purse a pro union strategy looking to pick up Union support for his political ambitions It is becoming readily obvious that Aronsohhn a former McGreevey aid and Ridgewood Councilmen is looking to fill the vacuum and take advantage of the current breakdown in Union ,Democrat relations at every possible opportunity .
Recent statements from Aronsohn have amounted to nothing more than an attempt placate union bosses . Rumors continue to swirl that Aronsohn is looking to run for Freeholder challenging party incumbent David Ganz.
Aronsohn continues to be very vocal on a host policies like the ADA which have to many become nothing more than Union ,make work" projects . One look at the Ridgewood Train stations and its "elevators to no where " or the fact that the copper gutters cost over $800,000.00 leaves one wonders how many people with disabilities will visit the train station roof.
Whether its fighting incentive pay for Non-union workers , voting against pay raises for Village managers , lambasting the Governor or writing farewell pieces to Clarence Clemons or Richard Holbrooke ,Aronsohn continues to campaign hard for Union dollars without which he stands little or no chance of winning public office.
Meanwhile Aronsohn continues to be dogged by questions on his own sincerity and within "liberal" circles is often viewed as nothing more than an opportunist. Some would even question his strategy taking on the powerful Sen, Donald Norcross ,Senate President Steve Sweeney and other party power brokers in an attempt to create a power base with Union money rivaling theirs.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/08/aronsohn-looks-to-challenge-party.html
Toll Increase: Does the Port Authority run the risk of pricing jobs out of New York ?
Toll Increase: Does the Port Authority run the risk of pricing jobs out of New York ?
PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog
As all Ridgewood commuters know by now the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking to raise tolls on the George Washington Bridge and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels this year. Drivers with E-ZPass would pay $4 more per crossing — $12 during peak times and $10 in off-peak hours. Cash tolls would jump from $8 to $15.
The dirty little secret is that many people who are making less than $250,000 will not be able to afford the new tolls and many jobs in the "City" will no longer be economically viable do to the toll increase.
The city which has gone from ,"the city that never sleeps" to the city where there is a rule against doing almost everything has become less and less the focal point for the tri-state area . Technology has made the commute to NYC everyday almost obsolete . At one time New York offered a truly unique experience , but now there is little or nothing you can do in NYC that you cant do right here at home .
I wonder if the tax revenue lost from jobs leaving the city will equal the payoff to the Port Authority and its unions ? Time will only tell tell ,but New York as a center for world commerce and finance will continue to decline leaving the city as nothing more than an afterthought tourist destination.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/08/toll-increase-does-port-authority-run.html
PJ Blogger and the staff of the Ridgewood blog
As all Ridgewood commuters know by now the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking to raise tolls on the George Washington Bridge and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels this year. Drivers with E-ZPass would pay $4 more per crossing — $12 during peak times and $10 in off-peak hours. Cash tolls would jump from $8 to $15.
The dirty little secret is that many people who are making less than $250,000 will not be able to afford the new tolls and many jobs in the "City" will no longer be economically viable do to the toll increase.
The city which has gone from ,"the city that never sleeps" to the city where there is a rule against doing almost everything has become less and less the focal point for the tri-state area . Technology has made the commute to NYC everyday almost obsolete . At one time New York offered a truly unique experience , but now there is little or nothing you can do in NYC that you cant do right here at home .
I wonder if the tax revenue lost from jobs leaving the city will equal the payoff to the Port Authority and its unions ? Time will only tell tell ,but New York as a center for world commerce and finance will continue to decline leaving the city as nothing more than an afterthought tourist destination.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/08/toll-increase-does-port-authority-run.html
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Yankee Batboy tell all
Yankee Batboy tell all
(New York ,New York)At age 15, Luis Castillo lived the dream, Castillo was a batboy for the New York Yankees from 1998 until 2005 .Castillo ran errands for A-Rod, caught warm-up pitches with Andy Pettitte and David Cone, and partied with Ruben Sierra. In those days batboys did not have to sign confidentiality agreement. Which leads us to his new memoir, "Clubhouse Confidential." were Castillo divulges Yankee player secrets.
Opening Day 1998 was his first day on the job , Castillo says he didn't know what to expect. he quickly learned that the tradition is that every bat boy gets a nickname from Derek Jeter himself . Castillo says that Jeter was easygoing ,joked a lot ,and teased everyone as a way to bond with his fellow team mates.
Castillo claims that Jeter and some of the players were terrific tippers. Roger Clemens would tip $3,000 at the end of the year. Posada gave him $7,000. A-Rod kicked in $1,400. A sizable amount, but when A-Rod found out that other players were tipping more, he bumped his tips up. Making sure he was the best tipper in the league. Castillo says A-Rod tipped $100 a week to make sure there was a creatine shake waiting for him after each home game.
One day, President Clinton walked into the clubhouse with four Secret Service agents. Players were being polite as hell with him until Jeter in full uniform, on the way out to the field paused just long enough to say: "Hey, Mr. President, you staying out of trouble?"
Castillo says that stadium operations, used a "Red Alert." system when owner George Steinbrenner arrived.Manager of Stadium Operations would punch in a special code into the walkie -talkie system and the word would spread like wild fire. Casitillo describes the lave hate relationship the team had with Steinbrenner and players like David Cone would often rib the over protective owner.
Despite Steinbrenners penchant to micro manage the team Joe Torre never let it interfere with his game .Torre would say , "This is what the Boss wants, but this is what we're going to do." Torre was usually focused no matter what the situation and kept his nose to the grindstone. The only one thing that ever distracted him from work, was the pony's and Torre would often have the OTB channel on his TV in his office.
http://brewagrownupsguidetovice.blogspot.com/2011/08/yankee-batboy-new-tell-all.html
(New York ,New York)At age 15, Luis Castillo lived the dream, Castillo was a batboy for the New York Yankees from 1998 until 2005 .Castillo ran errands for A-Rod, caught warm-up pitches with Andy Pettitte and David Cone, and partied with Ruben Sierra. In those days batboys did not have to sign confidentiality agreement. Which leads us to his new memoir, "Clubhouse Confidential." were Castillo divulges Yankee player secrets.
Opening Day 1998 was his first day on the job , Castillo says he didn't know what to expect. he quickly learned that the tradition is that every bat boy gets a nickname from Derek Jeter himself . Castillo says that Jeter was easygoing ,joked a lot ,and teased everyone as a way to bond with his fellow team mates.
Castillo claims that Jeter and some of the players were terrific tippers. Roger Clemens would tip $3,000 at the end of the year. Posada gave him $7,000. A-Rod kicked in $1,400. A sizable amount, but when A-Rod found out that other players were tipping more, he bumped his tips up. Making sure he was the best tipper in the league. Castillo says A-Rod tipped $100 a week to make sure there was a creatine shake waiting for him after each home game.
One day, President Clinton walked into the clubhouse with four Secret Service agents. Players were being polite as hell with him until Jeter in full uniform, on the way out to the field paused just long enough to say: "Hey, Mr. President, you staying out of trouble?"
Castillo says that stadium operations, used a "Red Alert." system when owner George Steinbrenner arrived.Manager of Stadium Operations would punch in a special code into the walkie -talkie system and the word would spread like wild fire. Casitillo describes the lave hate relationship the team had with Steinbrenner and players like David Cone would often rib the over protective owner.
Despite Steinbrenners penchant to micro manage the team Joe Torre never let it interfere with his game .Torre would say , "This is what the Boss wants, but this is what we're going to do." Torre was usually focused no matter what the situation and kept his nose to the grindstone. The only one thing that ever distracted him from work, was the pony's and Torre would often have the OTB channel on his TV in his office.
http://brewagrownupsguidetovice.blogspot.com/2011/08/yankee-batboy-new-tell-all.html
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Cycling in and around town I have picked up a couple of tips I want to pass on
Cycling in and around town I have picked up a couple of tips I want to pass on
PJ Blogger
Ridgewood NJ - Cycling in and around town I have picked up three tips I want to pass on;
First cyclists and drivers look at the road from two entirely different perspectives ; the cyclist is connected by every nuance , bump ,lawn sprinkler , pot hole and road condition while the drivers perspective is much farther removed. Cyclist often look to avoid road hazards that drivers hardly notice.
Next a cyclist must be extremely vigilant. No amount of safety gear can stand up to the impact of a 3000 pound automobile.This makes vigilance the single most important safety feature for the cyclist. Always remember it is up the rider to protect themselves. anticipate and be on the defensive.
And finally wear extremely bright clothing. Don't underestimate how difficult it can be for a driver to see you .The brighter the better . It helps the driver notice you sooner. ,and makes you a more visible target . A couple of seconds can be the difference between a trip to the corner store and a trip to the emergency room .
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/07/cycling-in-and-around-town-i-have.html
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Systemic Mortgage Fraud : MERS clouding titles of 60 million homes
Systemic Mortgage Fraud : MERS clouding titles of 60 million homes
Several months ago, members of the NJ Tea Party Coalition took on the problem of Systemic Mortgage Fraud, producing informative pieces that can be seen here and here. Also check out these Mortgage Legal Templates. Laura and Al sat down on the set of Tea Time to discuss the issue.
NJ Tea Party Coalition gave WNBC-TV Chris Glorioso our “Specter of Mortgage Fraud” report in February 2011. Chris produced a segment on MERS clouding titles of 60 million homes, which aired on WNBC-TV NY on March 16.
Link to news segment:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/County-Clerks-Seek-Millions-From-Mortgage-Giant-117559673.html
We spoke to Chris after his segment aired. He said he gave our “Specter of Mortgage Fraud” presentation to NBC Network News Division, who planned to produce a special series based on our report’s information. The network produced a 4- part series, reported by NBC Lisa Meyers and broadcast on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. The links to the news segments re-broadcast on MSNBC:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619//vp/42938017#42938017
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTqp-ktvK_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlzdBLVd8HY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u4hIufEoiM
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/06/systemic-mortgage-fraud-mers-clouding.html
Several months ago, members of the NJ Tea Party Coalition took on the problem of Systemic Mortgage Fraud, producing informative pieces that can be seen here and here. Also check out these Mortgage Legal Templates. Laura and Al sat down on the set of Tea Time to discuss the issue.
NJ Tea Party Coalition gave WNBC-TV Chris Glorioso our “Specter of Mortgage Fraud” report in February 2011. Chris produced a segment on MERS clouding titles of 60 million homes, which aired on WNBC-TV NY on March 16.
Link to news segment:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/County-Clerks-Seek-Millions-From-Mortgage-Giant-117559673.html
We spoke to Chris after his segment aired. He said he gave our “Specter of Mortgage Fraud” presentation to NBC Network News Division, who planned to produce a special series based on our report’s information. The network produced a 4- part series, reported by NBC Lisa Meyers and broadcast on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. The links to the news segments re-broadcast on MSNBC:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619//vp/42938017#42938017
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTqp-ktvK_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlzdBLVd8HY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u4hIufEoiM
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/06/systemic-mortgage-fraud-mers-clouding.html
WHO IS SOHAIL MOHAMMED? WHY DID GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE APPOINT HIM TO THE NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT?
WHO IS SOHAIL MOHAMMED? WHY DID GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE APPOINT HIM TO THE NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT?
Ron DuBois Bogota, NJ
BACKGROUND:
Sohail Mohammed is a Muslim Attorney, a member of the mosque in Passaic County, friend of its leader, Imam Quatanani, friend of Governor Chris Christie, and board member of the Muslim American Union, a radical Muslim group that shares leadership with other Muslim groups, known to have raised funds for Hamas, a direct creation of, and militant arm of, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Imam Quatanani is the head of the Passaic County Islamic Center Mosque, which Christie has visited numerous times, starting way back when he was an Assistant Prosecutor. Quatanani replaced the previous Imam in Passaic County, who was prosecuted for raising funds for terrorism. When Quatanani entered this country, he lied on his application and omitted the fact that he had spent time in jail in Israel, on terror-related charges, as well as his being a member of Hamas. The result was that the Department of Homeland Security tried to deport Quatanani, who by then had become a close personal friend of now-Governor Christie.
SYNOPSIS:
o Assistant Prosecutor Chris Christie befriends Imam Quatanani, of Passaic County Mosque.
o Christie meets Sohail Mohammed, lawyer, friend of Imam Quatanani, who attends Passaic Mosque. Mohammed is on the Board of Directors of the American Muslim Union, which shares leadership with groups that raised funds for Hamas.
o Homeland Security tries to deport Imam Quatanani, member of Hamas, with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
o Christie, along with others, leaped to the defense of Quatanani, who was capable of delivering the Muslim vote. Christie sent Assistant U.S. Attorney, Charles Mc Kenna, to give a character reference at Quatanani's hearing. Christie later appointed Mc Kenna head of the N.J. Department of Homeland Security.
o Sohail Mohammed defends Quatanani in court.
o Mohammed wins the case, and Quatanani is not deported. In October, 2009, the Board of Immigration Appeals sent the case back to the original judge, Judge Riefkohl, after finding that the Israeli evidence, and various Agents' testimonies, disallowed by Riefkohl, were valid. (I haven't found a final disposition of the case)
o Christie appoints Sohail Mohammed to a seat on the New Jersey Superior Court.
THE DANGER
Sohail Mohammed has NO CHOICE, as a Muslim under Islam, but to put Shariah law above the Constitution. Their core belief on the subject is that Shariah was given directly by God, and the Constitution was created by man. In Islam, God's law trumps the law of man. The two are the total antithesis of each other.
The simple bottom-line reason that the appointment should not be made is this: We have all read, in recent months, of American judges resolving cases using Shariah law. This is totally unconstitutional, but this is how Shariah is creeping into every area of our culture and undermining it. In every such case, those judges were overturned on appeal. With appointments such as Christie is making, practicing Muslims governed by Shariah, are moving up the judicial ladder. Eventually, when a lower court rules according to Shariah, an appeal to a higher court will be heard by a Muslim judge, and the original, unconstitutional, ruling will be upheld. This would be the beginning of the end of Constitutional Law. The fact is, any practicing Muslim, who believes in Shariah law, should automatically be disqualified from the bench, because they believe Shariah law takes precedence, and will lie to anyone questioning them about it, since lying to an Infidel to advance Islam is acceptable and proper in Islam, if it furthers Islam. That's in the Quran, and this is fact, not Islamophobia.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/06/who-is-sohail-mohammed-why-did-governor.html
Ron DuBois Bogota, NJ
BACKGROUND:
Sohail Mohammed is a Muslim Attorney, a member of the mosque in Passaic County, friend of its leader, Imam Quatanani, friend of Governor Chris Christie, and board member of the Muslim American Union, a radical Muslim group that shares leadership with other Muslim groups, known to have raised funds for Hamas, a direct creation of, and militant arm of, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Imam Quatanani is the head of the Passaic County Islamic Center Mosque, which Christie has visited numerous times, starting way back when he was an Assistant Prosecutor. Quatanani replaced the previous Imam in Passaic County, who was prosecuted for raising funds for terrorism. When Quatanani entered this country, he lied on his application and omitted the fact that he had spent time in jail in Israel, on terror-related charges, as well as his being a member of Hamas. The result was that the Department of Homeland Security tried to deport Quatanani, who by then had become a close personal friend of now-Governor Christie.
SYNOPSIS:
o Assistant Prosecutor Chris Christie befriends Imam Quatanani, of Passaic County Mosque.
o Christie meets Sohail Mohammed, lawyer, friend of Imam Quatanani, who attends Passaic Mosque. Mohammed is on the Board of Directors of the American Muslim Union, which shares leadership with groups that raised funds for Hamas.
o Homeland Security tries to deport Imam Quatanani, member of Hamas, with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
o Christie, along with others, leaped to the defense of Quatanani, who was capable of delivering the Muslim vote. Christie sent Assistant U.S. Attorney, Charles Mc Kenna, to give a character reference at Quatanani's hearing. Christie later appointed Mc Kenna head of the N.J. Department of Homeland Security.
o Sohail Mohammed defends Quatanani in court.
o Mohammed wins the case, and Quatanani is not deported. In October, 2009, the Board of Immigration Appeals sent the case back to the original judge, Judge Riefkohl, after finding that the Israeli evidence, and various Agents' testimonies, disallowed by Riefkohl, were valid. (I haven't found a final disposition of the case)
o Christie appoints Sohail Mohammed to a seat on the New Jersey Superior Court.
THE DANGER
Sohail Mohammed has NO CHOICE, as a Muslim under Islam, but to put Shariah law above the Constitution. Their core belief on the subject is that Shariah was given directly by God, and the Constitution was created by man. In Islam, God's law trumps the law of man. The two are the total antithesis of each other.
The simple bottom-line reason that the appointment should not be made is this: We have all read, in recent months, of American judges resolving cases using Shariah law. This is totally unconstitutional, but this is how Shariah is creeping into every area of our culture and undermining it. In every such case, those judges were overturned on appeal. With appointments such as Christie is making, practicing Muslims governed by Shariah, are moving up the judicial ladder. Eventually, when a lower court rules according to Shariah, an appeal to a higher court will be heard by a Muslim judge, and the original, unconstitutional, ruling will be upheld. This would be the beginning of the end of Constitutional Law. The fact is, any practicing Muslim, who believes in Shariah law, should automatically be disqualified from the bench, because they believe Shariah law takes precedence, and will lie to anyone questioning them about it, since lying to an Infidel to advance Islam is acceptable and proper in Islam, if it furthers Islam. That's in the Quran, and this is fact, not Islamophobia.
http://www.theridgewoodblog.net/2011/06/who-is-sohail-mohammed-why-did-governor.html
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sarah Palin Trojan Horse to the mainstream media
Sarah Palin Trojan Horse to the mainstream media
PJ Bogger
Some where out there a band of paparazzi mainstream media types are chasing Sarah Palin from cost to cost . In a game of cat and mouse Palin continues in her quest to prove to everyone that the mainstream media is both a biased arm of her detractors and a propaganda arm for the cause of socialism though out the world.
Then came the "gotcha " moment for the paparazzi I mean the mainstream media types and they of coarse took the bait hook line and sinker ,unfortunately for them and for many fans of the now famous Longfellow poem , Palin has read American history and like many people the mainstream media has not (http://www.newser.com/story/120316/historians-say-sarah-palin-was-right-about-paul-revere.html )
Since schools no longer teach American history and have long since replaced it with a more easily manipulated format like social studies we are now on our 4th generation of students that simply have no clue as to the miracle of the birth of this nation.
No where is that more apparent than in the mainstream media and their , "inside" the belt way big government types who continue to deny, degrade and misrepresent our heritage and history .
Whether you like ,love or hate Sarah Palin , you have to be struck by the abject stupidity of the mainstream media ,their arrogance and their "we always know better" attitude after all these are the folks that told us John Kerry was going to win by a land slide , and Carter would beat Reagan or Dewey would beat Truman . These are the folks that told us we were no match for Saddam Hussien and his war machine or that we had no battle plan in Iraq or that Bush was a draft dodger or Al Gore discovered the internet.
Palin is doing right now what so many Americans cant do but would love too,she is spending her time as a Trojan horse showing the mainstream media to be the fools they are .
Now the nit-wits blinded by ideology are going to go through 24,000 pages of Palin's documents and 13,000 emails ,taking the bait yet again and of coarse taking their eye off the ball while the economy teeters on the verge of another great depression and the world is destabilizing. So far the emails have suggested nothing more than an idealistic, conscientious, humorous and humane woman slightly like many of us bemused by the world of politics, gothcha !
Monday, June 6, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Soo Hyeon Park lawsuit against the Village to proceed
BREAKING NEWS: Soo Hyeon Park lawsuit against the Village to proceed
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- A Bergen County Superior Court judge on Friday has tossed out the Village of Ridgewood's motion for summery judgement in the case of the 13 year old boy Soo Hyeon Park who drowned at Graydon pool in the 2008 .In laymen's terms the judge denied the Village's motion to dismiss the case.
The judge also ruled against the Village's "third party actions filed against against the parents of a 13-year-old Korean boy who drowned at Graydon Pool during that summer and the boys two teenage friends and their parents, all Ridgewood residents , as members of Graydon Pool. With the Villages motions now thrown out the case is now set to proceed .
The case has been unusually long due to the complexity and depth or issues at play.
Sources close to the case have also made it clear that they are in no way aliened with any of the parties involved in either the "Action Park "or Preserve Historical Graydon groups and that their duty is to represent the plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the Village. This action in no way should be misrepresented by either group or any particular person as meaningful to their cause. Sources close to the case reiterated that ," a new pool not my cause".
In an event that shocked the entire town Soo Hyeon Park died tragically on July 15, 2008. Park drowned in the deep end of Graydon pool. The boy’s family filed a complaint with Bergen County Superior Court on Feb. 19, 2009, claiming the village was negligent in the drowning ,seeking "pecuniary damages and losses." The Village responded by filing a "third party action" on Feb. 3rd . The complaint "alleged negligence" against the boy’s parents, Youn Wha Jung and Seong Wook Park and the boys two teenage friends and their parents.
www.theridgewoodblog.net
the Staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ- A Bergen County Superior Court judge on Friday has tossed out the Village of Ridgewood's motion for summery judgement in the case of the 13 year old boy Soo Hyeon Park who drowned at Graydon pool in the 2008 .In laymen's terms the judge denied the Village's motion to dismiss the case.
The judge also ruled against the Village's "third party actions filed against against the parents of a 13-year-old Korean boy who drowned at Graydon Pool during that summer and the boys two teenage friends and their parents, all Ridgewood residents , as members of Graydon Pool. With the Villages motions now thrown out the case is now set to proceed .
The case has been unusually long due to the complexity and depth or issues at play.
Sources close to the case have also made it clear that they are in no way aliened with any of the parties involved in either the "Action Park "or Preserve Historical Graydon groups and that their duty is to represent the plaintiffs in their lawsuit against the Village. This action in no way should be misrepresented by either group or any particular person as meaningful to their cause. Sources close to the case reiterated that ," a new pool not my cause".
In an event that shocked the entire town Soo Hyeon Park died tragically on July 15, 2008. Park drowned in the deep end of Graydon pool. The boy’s family filed a complaint with Bergen County Superior Court on Feb. 19, 2009, claiming the village was negligent in the drowning ,seeking "pecuniary damages and losses." The Village responded by filing a "third party action" on Feb. 3rd . The complaint "alleged negligence" against the boy’s parents, Youn Wha Jung and Seong Wook Park and the boys two teenage friends and their parents.
www.theridgewoodblog.net
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