Jumat, 30 September 2016

HORROR in Hoboken as train crashes at terminal -- FULOP's overreach -- CHRISTIE considered for Trump debate prep - Politico

By Matt Friedman (mfriedman@politico.com[1]; @mattfriedmannj[2])

Good Friday morning.

Story Continued Below

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Everyone was trying to figure out what happened ... there was a lot of dust and screaming and crying … Screams of shock." — NJ Transit passenger Mike Scelzo http://bit.ly/2devj6V[3]

WHERE'S CHRISTIE: Annandale for a "Fairness Formula" town hall

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Sunday: Attorney Paul Josephso, Barnabas Health's Michellene Davis, former Star-Ledger Statehouse reporter Lisa Fleisher

NEWS

HOBOKEN HORROR — "High speed into chaos: Seeking answers after deadly NJ Transit train wreck," by The Record's James M. O'Neill: "The mundane rituals of the daily commute exploded into a chaotic scene of ripped metal, tumbling steel beams and screaming riders Thursday morning as an NJ Transit train from Bergen County plowed through a barrier at the Hoboken train station, killing a Hoboken woman, injuring more than 100 and sparking a federal investigation that will try to answer why the train failed to stop. The accident will also complicate the regular commute for many North Jersey riders over the coming days, because questions remain about the structural integrity of the Hoboken station, and regular service there will be disrupted for some time." http://bit.ly/2drRDbE[4]

R.I.P. — "Hoboken mother Fabiola Bittar de Kroon, 34, identified as NJ Transit crash's lone fatality" http://nydn.us/2deSBJS[5]

—"High speed into chaos: Seeking answers after deadly NJ Transit train wreck" http://bit.ly/2drRDbE[6]

OLD INFRASTRUCTURE — "System for stopping trains in Hoboken antiquated, NJ Transit engineers say," by The Record's Christopher Maag: "Thursday. Unlike more modern terminals, including New York Penn Station, the system in Hoboken relies entirely on human engineers, with no automatic mechanisms to override the train crew in case of an emergency … At other terminals including Penn Station, the engineer must then press a button acknowledging that he heard the alarm and is reducing speed. If the engineer fails to take those steps, an automated system immediately applies emergency brakes. No such external controls exist at Hoboken, the engineers said." http://bit.ly/2deu6N0[7]

—"Speeding Hoboken train crashes again … but still no new brakes on NJ Transit," by NJ 101.5's Sergio Bichao: A 2008 federal law — championed by then U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J. —mandated that all commuter rail systems install positive train control, or PTC. But last year, Congress and President Barack Obama extended the deadline by three years because of the cost of implementation, which has been estimated at $6.7 billion to $22.5 billion nationally." http://bit.ly/2dqOcSI[8]

—"What train commuters headed into NYC can expect Friday morning" http://bit.ly/2drSJEk[9]

TOGETHER FOREVER AND NEVER TO PART — "Christie and Cuomo tackle train derailment, together," by POLITICO's Dana Rubinstein: "After a New Jersey Transit train derailed Thursday morning in Hoboken — the latest in a series of train derailments to afflict the greater New York transportation system — New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said citizens could take some solace in at least one thing: the two of them work well together in times of crisis. 'What the people of the region need to be assured of is, I do not remember a time in the history of the state, when I've been observing it, when you've have a better and more tested relationship between the governor of New York and the governor of New Jersey and their respective staffs,' said Christie at a joint press conference in Hoboken. 'This regional collaboration is only getting stronger,' agreed Cuomo, who canceled his trip to Israeli statesman Shimon Peres' fu neral to appear at the scene of the catastrophe, where 108 people were injured and one person died." http://politi.co/2d9dVRB[10]

MEANWHILE TRUMP'S TRANSITION EFFORT IS GOING WELL — "Leaderless and Underfunded, N.J. Transit Had Troubles Well Before Fatal Crash," by The New York Times' Patrick McGeehan: "The third-busiest commuter system in the country, New Jersey Transit has been operating without an executive director for nearly a year, its board of directors has not met for three months and it has not explained how it will close a $45 million gap in its budget this year. Last month, two of its buses collided in downtown Newark, leaving two people dead. The cause of the fatal train crash has not been determined. But whether it proves to have been a case of human error or of mechanical failure, it is sure to focus more attention on a transit agency that has been operating in secrecy. New Jersey Transit's management "has been told to go into a bear cave and disappear until told to come back out," said Martin E. Robins, a former deputy executive director of the agency. "We do n't know anything about what's going on." http://nyti.ms/2drRhBZ[11]

—"Historic Hoboken Terminal underwent $115 million renovation decade ago" http://bit.ly/2d9c93h[12]

—"Does this preventable train crash highlight Christie's failure to fund transportation? | Mulshine" http://bit.ly/2dePFgu[13]

—"PATH trains are running, but challenges await train commuters from Hoboken" http://bit.ly/2dePv8y
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** A message from Pre-K Our Way: Eight years ago, New Jersey promised to expand pre-k to more than 50,000 kids. They're still waiting. It's up to us to change that. Call or write your legislators now to let them know that you support pre-k expansion. For more information, please go to prekourway.org[15]. **

FULOP'S FLOP — "Fulop, thwarted by ambition, clears a path for Murphy," by The Star-Ledger's Tom Moran: "Fulop proved his enormous potential three years ago when he toppled a corrupt machine that had been in power for a decade. He was just 36 years old. 'I offer this one promise,' he said as he swore his oath. 'We will be both honest and competent. I have set the bar high for myself.' Almost immediately, though, his mission was poisoned by his unrestrained ambition. He told his inner circle that his real goal was to run for governor. He abandoned old friends in the school reform movement, switching sides to curry favor with the more powerful teachers' union. Big donors starting getting big contracts, just like before. And now he is caught up in the Bridgegate case, with emails that refer to him as a 'snake' suggesting that he promised to endorse Gov. Chris Christie as part of a deal to win help for a commercial client the mayor represented o n the side." http://bit.ly/2downU6[16]

—"Murphy making moves, but Sweeney says 'nothing's changed" http://politi.co/2dhQSUy[17]

—"7 things that worked against Fulop's bid to be N.J.'s next governor" http://bit.ly/2doDMml[18]

—"Ciattarelli set to become first Republican to enter 2017 N.J. governor's race" http://bit.ly/2deOYno[19]

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY… ERR, MURPHY — "Money won," by Brigid Callahan Harrison for Observer New Jersey: "I don't know Phil Murphy, and perhaps he will wind up surprising me, but his style of politics seems deeply evocative of Jon Corzine's: no dues paid, no competencies earned, no trust built. Just come in and buy it up. That's his prerogative. But for those party bosses who are swooning at his affable charm and his large checkbook, I would offer a warning: On Election Day in 2009, I happened to be driving down Kings Highway in Camden County and saw a befuddling sight: there, in the midst of a high-stakes gubernatorial elections, were union guys. They were hanging around. They were smoking cigarettes. They were drinking beer. They were eating hoagies. They were not getting out the vote." http://bit.ly/2deuOc[20]

BARAKA LEFT HANGING — "Fulop gubernatorial withdrawal shakes up Newark politics," by NewarkInc's Mark J. Bonamo: "A source close to Baraka told NewarkInc.com that while the Newark mayor had no immediate comment, Baraka would make a statement about who he will support for the Democratic nomination 'at the appropriate time.' But Baraka's tardy arrival to Murphy's team — should it happen — may not have much consequence in the city, which has become increasingly polarized between the mayor and his one-time supporters." http://bit.ly/2dqNJQi[21]

OUR TWO BIGGEST POLITICAL STORIES HAVE MELDED — "Wildstein alleges Port Authority doled out favors in Jersey City mayoral race," by POLTICO's David Giambusso: "David Wildstein testified Thursday that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, on behalf of Gov. Chris Christie, gave $1.5 million to the Hudson County Urban League for State Sen. Sandra Cunningham to keep her from running against Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, as a favor to the mayor. That was among several details that emerged as Wildstein, the chief witness in the so-called 'Bridgegate' trial, faced his second day under cross examination. Evasive and recalcitrant through four hours of questioning, Wildstein ceded very little ground to Michael Baldassare, who is representing Bill Baroni, the former deputy executive director of the Port Authority. But Wildstein admitted the authority was routinely used as a means of rewarding allies and punishing enemies of the Christie administration." http://politi.co/2cP6vTT[22]

— "Baroni attorneys grill Wildstein on past political stunts," by POLITICO's David Giambusso: http://politi.co/2cP6Hmk[23]

WHY CHANGE ANYTHING? — "Trump advisers weigh putting Christie in charge of debate prep," by CNN's Dana Bash, Gloria Borger and Eric Bradner: "Some of Donald Trump's advisers are discussing an overhaul in how he prepares for his second face-off with Hillary Clinton, and one option being floated internally is asking Chris Christie to take a leading role to get the Republican nominee ready. The New Jersey governor, a long-time friend of Trump's, is one of 'the few' in the billionaire's inner circle who has always been straight with him, and was 'brutally honest' about his shortcomings after this week's debate, according to a source familiar with the discussions. There's no sign that everyone in the campaign agrees this is the right path forward. There's been a round of recriminations within the campaign amid fallout from the debate." http://cnn.it/2dePZe[24]

NORTH JERSEY CASINOS "Study: Meadowlands casino would reduce deficit 'slightly'," by POLITICO's Katherine Landergan: "The study, which examined the proposed casino at the Meadowlands Racetrack, found that the new tax revenue could reduce the deficit by about 1.2 percent annually. Researchers calculated that figure based on the assuming that revenues would be about $500 million, which would be comparable to large casinos in Pennsylvania. Story Continued Below The research found that a limited number of jobs would be created, in part because many of these jobs would be 'swapped' from Atlantic City to northern New Jersey." http://politico.pro/2drQAZo[25]

UBER — "Senate, Assembly reach compromise on Uber legislation," by POLITICO's Katherine Landergan: "Trenton lawmakers have struck a deal on how to regulate car-hail companies in the state. The compromise marries two competing proposals in the Senate and Assembly. The measures were virtually identical, but the sticking point has been over whether to include a provision to fingerprint drivers — a practice Uber and Lyft strongly oppose. The new proposal will give car-hail companies the chance to pitch a third-party background check to the state attorney general. If the attorney general rejected the plan, then drivers would undergo a state police check that included fingerprinting." http://politi.co/2cFqelR[26]

THEY TRIED TO MAKE IT GO TO REHAB — "Rehab hasn't started yet but Health Republic CEO already eyeing comeback ," by POLITICO's Katie Jennings: "Health Republic Insurance of New Jersey was ordered to stop offering plans beginning in 2017, but the organization's interim CEO Tom Dwyer told a meeting of health insurance brokers on Thursday that the company is looking to make a comeback. The state Department of Banking and Insurance filed an order of rehabilitation earlier this month to take over Health Republic's operations due to 'hazardous financial conditions.' 'We seek to come out of rehabilitation. I think the odds are fair we're going to get a good shot,' Dwyer said at the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters meeting." http://politico.pro/2deVUR4[27]

—"Judge finds Meadowlands Hospital guilty of multiple labor violations" http://bit.ly/2drRbtZ[28]

THE CHRONICLES OF OMNIA — "N.J. Supreme Court declines to review approval of Horizon's OMNIA plans," by POLITICO's Katie Jennings: "The state Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a petition to hear a lawsuit brought by a group of hospitals over the state's approval of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's OMNIA tiered health plans."

JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING — "Want to be buried with your pet? In N.J., it's complicated," by NJ Advance Media's Alex Napoleillo: "fter Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday allowing New Yorkers to be buried alongside the cremated remains of their pets in certain cemeteries, it begs the question - Is this legal in New Jersey? Technically, no. But there are ways around it. Garden State residents can be buried with their furry friends only if their cremated remains are placed in pet cemeteries. Debra Bjorling, owner of Hamilton Pet Meadow Memorial Park and Crematory in Mercer County, said she has buried several women with their pets in her cemetery." http://bit.ly/2detVRF[29]

COMING SOON TO HUDSON? JUST KIDDING — "'Double dipping' - collecting a government pension and salary - banned in Burlington County," by The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jan Hefler: "Burlington County's new ban against hiring "double dippers" may be the first of its kind in New Jersey, according to county officials, who say the purpose is to cut out pension abuse. But the action taken Wednesday by the Board of Freeholders has some representatives of state and local government agencies wondering if it's needed and whether it goes too far. 'Double dipping is a slang term and can mean different things to different people'" said Michael Darcy, executive director of the state League of Municipalities. He said he was not aware of such a ban elsewhere in the state." http://bit.ly/2drRJjt[30]

MUST ALSO FIX ITS HAIR UP PRETTY — "Sweeney: Atlantic City must make a 'realistic plan'" by The Press of Atlantic City's Christian Hetrick: "Senate President Steve Sweeney said Atlantic City must make a 'realistic plan' to dig out of its fiscal hole, but declined to weigh in on the city's most recent proposal. Sweeney, who introduced the so-called takeover bill, said he would 'reserve judgment' Thursday on the city's plan to have its prized water works buy Bader Field for at least $100 million. The broke city has until Nov. 3 to submit a fiscal recovery plan to the state. The plan's rejection would result in a five-year state takeover. 'Atlantic City has roughly 30-something days,' said Sweeney, D-Gloucester, Salem Cumberland. 'It's incumbent upon them to put a realistic plan forward. You know, we've been at this for a while, and they really need to put a plan forward that's going to make sense and work.'" http://bit.ly/2detxTc[31]

—"Moody's: A.C., N.J. 'disconnect' puts bond payment at risk" http://bit.ly/2dqOEjP[32]

WEEDMAN FOR NJ POET LAUREATE 2017 — "NJ Weedman indicted on cyber-bullying charge," by The Trentonian's Isaac Avilucea: "NJ Weedman resorted to slut-shaming Mercer County prosecutors after he was indicted for calling a Trenton Police officer a 'pedophile"'in an tense encounter caught on tape earlier this year. 'What if I called [Prosecutor} Stephanie Katz a slut?' marijuana activist Ed 'NJ Weedman' Forchion said when he learned from a Trentonian reporter he was indicted for cyber-harassment. 'If I called Stephanie Katz a slut, her husband would have every right to come beat me up. But they couldn't indict me or arrest me for it, legally. But that's what they just did with me calling Officer [Herbert] Flowers a pedophile. And I double down. Pedophile. P-E-D-O-P-H-I-L-E'" Forchion was indicted this month on a single count of fourth-degree cyber-harassment over the May 10 incident with Flowers, which was captured on film and later post ed online." http://bit.ly/2drVrtg[33]

CLOWN FOR GOVERNOR 2017 — "Creepy clown caught riding atop hearse in N.J., cops say," by Pamela Sroka-Holzmann for LeeHighValleyLive.com: "A creepy clown riding on the hood of a hearse through a Pohatcong Township strip mall has been cited, township police said Thursday. A boy was seen wearing the clown costume about 9 p.m. Tuesday outside the Super Wal-Mart in Pohatcong Plaza II, along Route 22, police said. Police said no shoppers interacted with the clown. They did not release his name because he is a juvenile." http://bit.ly/2devHT4[34]

'IS ANYONE HERE AN ASPIRING AUTHOR?' — "Guadagno rallies the Republican troops in Legislative District 38" http://bit.ly/2drU6CW[35]

MORE NEWS

— "Bid for subpoena power fails, but Dems still angry over no-shows at hearings" http://politico.pro/2dvwYEj[36]

—"Advocates clash with administration over number of poor in New Jersey" http://bit.ly/2drQmBl[37]

—"NJ cop who killed wife denounced by kids; sentenced to 30 years" http://bit.ly/2dePYYm[38]

—"Newark's mayor on solutions he is using to change his city making it a better place for all" http://to.pbs.org/2drRipA[39]

—"N.J. Assembly approves bills on unemployment benefits, student test scores" http://bit.ly/2drRMfh[40]

—"Another state office building in Trenton infested with bedbugs" http://bit.ly/2drSYz6[41]

—"Consider sparing Revolutionary War-era house, Norcross urges" http://bit.ly/2d9aVEP[42]

—"I support public charter schools, but not this one [in Montclair]" http://bit.ly/2doyFTn[43]

—"State bookkeeper admits stealing $300K from agency that aids disabled" http://bit.ly/2deQjuo[44]

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Pre-K Our Way is a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort that helps communities bring New Jersey's high-quality pre-k to their children. We can help you expand New Jersey's existing preschool program to communities like yours. Make sure our communities' children get the pre-k they need to be prepared for school and ready for success. Call or write your legislators now to let them know that you support pre-k expansion. For more information, please go to prekourway.org[45]. **

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