FDU Poll: Obama, Christie OK; Women Cool on Romney

About half approve of job president is doing

Our Republican governor gets good marks from the Garden State, but so does our Democratic president, according to the latest poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind. Barack Obama also has a solid lead over Mitt Romney in New Jersey, according to the poll — especially among women. Read the full statement from FDU below, then let us know what you think. According the latest poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind, 50 percent of New Jersey voters say they approve of the way the president is handling his job, while 42 percent disapprove. These numbers mirror the support expressed by New Jerseyans for their Republican governor, Chris Christie, as reported yesterday: 56 percent approve of the job Christie is doing, …

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In Franklin Lakes Council Race, GOP Runs Unchallenged

Council prez Charles Kahwaty, Thomas Lambrix seek two seats.

Judge Rules Against 'Birthers' Who Want Obama Removed From Ballot

Administrative Law judge says issue is irrelevant; Obama is automatically on ballot as President.

A state judge has ruled against objectors seeking to remove President Barack Obama's name from New Jersey's upcoming primary ballot. Administrative Law Judge Jeff Masin ruled against the ballot challenge following a more than three-hour hearing earlier this week, according to attorney Mario Apuzzo, who represents two New Jersey men who brought the challenge. The challenge centered on the men's contention that Obama is not a natural born citizen of the United States and that a birth certificate released by the White House last April is fraudulent. The judge ruled that Obama's place on the ballot could not be removed by challenge because Obama, as president, automatically appears on the ballot. "The sham continues. In one way or another it's…

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Allan E. Fineberg

6:54 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

Urban Dictionary: troll www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=troll One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.   more ›

DePhillips Won't Seek Second Term on Committee

Mayor says family, professional commitments at root of decision

Current Wyckoff Mayor Chris DePhillips won't seek a second term as committeeman, he told Wyckoff Patch Wednesday DePhillips, who was elected in 2009 along with Committeeman Kevin Rooney, said that he wouldn't run because of family and professional commitments. "I've struggled with this for several weeks and I've decided that my singular focus for the remainder of 2012 will be my mayoral duties," DePhillips said Wednesday. The mayor, partner in Porzio, Bromberg, and Newman, and father of four children ages 4 to 14, said that campaigning for a committee seat would be the equivalent of adding a fourth full time job to his plate. "There aren't enough hours left in the day," DePhillips said. "Something had to give." He added that most people …

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Township Creates New Voting Districts

Recycling collection, leaf collection will remain unchanged throughout year

The township unveiled a new map with two additional voting districts following a redistricting by the county. The Bergen County Superintendent of Elections mailed letters recently to registered voters in the new districts, according to township officials. The township has urged voters to carefully read their sample ballots when they are received in the mail in May and October for their voting districts and voting locations. Bergen County redistricts its municipal voting districts when more than 1,500 voters are registered in a voting district. While the change may shift where some will be voting this election cycle, recycling collection and curbside leaf collection will remain unchanged.   Here are the details of the change from the …

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Congressional Candidate Jason Castle Endorsed by Assemblyman, Ex-Giant

Support came at Teaneck campaign event

Former Marine and 5th District Congressional Candidate Jason Castle picked up endorsements from Assemblyman Gordon Johnson (D-37) and NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson at a campaign event in Teaneck over the weekend. “When I was originally considering running for Congress, Democrats, Independents and Republicans came up to me and said they were supporting me because we needed more good people and good leaders in Washington,” Carson said in a prepared statement. “That is what I have to say about Jason Castle: He is a good person and a good leader. He is authentic, genuine, and will fight to change Washington. Carson announced last month he had decided not to run against Republican Rep. Scott Garrett for the newly drawn 5th Congressional …

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Tommy P

5:00 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012

Did you forget which state you were in? Remember what happened Robert Torricelli was outed for his criminal activity? No charges and then we got the illegal swap which propelled Frank Lautenberg to the Senate. You know the guy for voted for Obamacare then not three months later told an ambulance to take him to NY, which would not have been allowed to take him there when Obamacare takes full …   more ›

Former Marine Joins Congressional Race

Candidate will move to Teaneck, report says.

Marine Corps veteran Jason Castle announced his candidacy for the 5th Congressional District Wednesday, billing himself as a moderate Democrat who would bring change to Washington politics. In a statement, Castle said the complex challenges facing America “threaten the very soul of our nation.” “Every day in this bleak economy we all fight to provide for our families. We have all made sacrifices and adjusted expectations,” he said. “Through all of this, politicians in Washington fight the same tired partisan battles rather than working together to put forward the serious reforms needed to pass America through this crisis.” In a Facebook post, Castle said Congress has become focused on “pet projects” and partisan squabbles. Castle has never…

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Yahya Sultan

3:51 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012

He got Column A and he is going to win because he has what Gussen and Sare do not have, and that is the people's vote. Gussen has no base in Sussex or in Warren County and most people well-connected in Bergen County do not identify with Gussen at all (his only claim to fame is councilmen and deputy mayor of Teaneck but he's just like any other politician) nor Sare (shes just another LaRouche …   more ›

Towne Realty to Collect Winter Coats for Jersey Cares

Children are encouraged to put notes in the pockets of their coats for the recipients.

Towne Realty Group is collecting warm, gently used coats to be donated to Jersey Cares as part of the charity's 16th annual coat drive, in hopes to help Jersey Cares reach its goal of collecting and distributing 50,000 winter coats to at-risk men, women, children and infants in New Jersey. Now through Dec. 15, Towne Realty Group’s Short Hills office will accept warm, clean and gently-used coats men’s, women’s, children’s and infant’s coats. Town Realty also invites parents to get their children involved by participating in the Note in a Coat Program, which personalizes the experience for those receiving and giving coats. Through Note in a Coat, children donating coats write short notes to children receiving coats through drive. The notes …

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Democrats Retain Two-Seat Minority On Bergen Freeholder Board; Take Clerk's Seat

David Ganz and Joan Voss beat Republican challengers after close race

Democrats defeated their Republican challengers Tuesday night in a Bergen County freeholder race that largely focused on property taxes.  Incumbent David Ganz of Fair Lawn and Assemblywoman Joan Voss of Fort Lee — who was filling the spot on the Democratic ticket vacated when Bernadette McPherson decided not to seek re-election — bested Republicans Joel Brizzi of East Rutherford and Anthony Rottino of Franklin Lakes, and Independent Edward Brunner. Final vote tallies would likely not be available until Wednesday, after several municipal clerks failed to report numbers to the county, according to a staff member in the Clerk's Office, who declined to be named Tuesday night. At least 507 out of 543 precincts were reported at the county Board …

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Ken F.

12:27 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Thanks Diane.   more ›

Low Voter Turnout In Franklin Lakes

Here's how you voted

Turnout was low as only 1,414, or 19 percent, of the 7,514 registered voters came out in Franklin Lakes. These are the unofficial results for the borough (as provided by the office of the borough clerk). Tallies do not include absentee or provisional ballots. State Senate Kevin O’Toole 1084, John Zunic 286, Other 33 General Assembly David C. Russo 1064, Scott Rumana 1050, Cassandra Lazzara 324, William J. Brennan 300 County Clerk Elizabeth Randall 1067, John G. Hogan 294 Surrogate Andrew Cimiluca 1022, Michael R. Dressler 310 Freeholders Joel Brizzi 1014, Anthony W. Rottino 1009, Joan Voss 331, David Ganz 312, Edward M. Brunner 29 Franklin Lakes Council Joseph Kelly 1072, Paulette Ramsey 1025, Other 5 Franklin Lakes Council, unexpired term…

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