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Intel shows Iran nuclear threat not imminent
(Reuters) – The United States, European allies and even Israel generally agree on three things about Iran’s nuclear program: Tehran does not have a bomb, has not decided to build one, and is probably years away from having a deliverable nuclear warhead. Those conclusions, drawn from extensive interviews with current and former U.S. and European [...]
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Geraldo Rivera: Trayvon Martin’s ‘Hoodie Is As Much Responsible For [His] Death As George Zimmerman’
Geraldo Rivera provoked outrage on Friday when he said that slain teenager Trayvon Martin was partially responsible for his death because he was wearing a hoodie. The Fox News host later revealed that even his own son was dismayed by the comments. Speaking on Friday’s “Fox and Friends,” Rivera said, “”I think the hoodie is [...]
Herman Cain Affair Allegation: GOP Hopeful Meeting With Wife Gloria Amid Uncertain Candidacy
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapidly becoming a mere footnote in the presidential race, Herman Cain sent mixed signals Friday on whether he would abandon his beleaguered White House bid on Saturday after a woman’s allegation of an extramarital affair. He said he would make a “major announcement” on whether he would press on – at an [...]
Senator Girgenti Thanks Residents for Donations to Hurricane Irene; Still a Great Need for Food Donations
Senator John A. Girgenti (D-35) of Hawthorne today thanked the many residents from around the State who donated clothing and other essential items to the victims of the recent hurricane and flooding. Girgenti opened his Hawthorne district office as a drop-off location for donations last week. The clothing collected was picked up and distributed throughout [...]
Passaic County food pantry overwhelmed by flood victims
The past two weeks of flooding have wreaked havoc on Passaic County‘s largest food pantry for the needy. “After the Labor Day weekend we normally see about 20 families a day. Right now we’re seeing 50. We’re packed from nine in the morning until 2:30 every afternoon,” said the Rev. Patricia Bruger, executive director of [...]
Christie wows ‘em at Koch convention with Sweenie & Oliver Comments
In late June, Gov. Chris Christie flew to Colorado and motored out to Vail, where he gave the keynote speech to a group of wealthy conservative donors shepherded to the playground of the rich and famous by David Koch. Koch along with his brother Charles is the owner of Koch Industries and a founder of [...]
Paterson to bring ‘innovation zones’ to 17 schools
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN STAFF WRITER The Record Print | E-mail Paterson’s underperforming schools would be the focus of an ambitious plan this year to bring “innovation zones” aimed at boosting student achievement scores by double digits. Schools Superintendent Donnie W. Evans outlined the plan at Wednesday’s Board of Education workshop. The plan calls for [...]
Clifton police seek suspects in two stabbings
BY MARLENE NAANES STAFF WRITER The Record Print | E-mail CLIFTON — Police arrested an 18-year-old and are seeking another suspect in two stabbings that happened during a brawl that broke out after a house party this weekend, authorities said. The brawl stemmed from a comment made about someone’s song selection during the house party [...]
3 hurt by early morning gunfire in Paterson
PATERSON — Paterson police responded to two shooting incidents early Sunday morning that left a man and two women with non-life-threatening leg wounds. Police say they responded at 1:06 a.m. to gunfire at 16th Avenue and Carroll Street and found a 20-year old woman who was shot in the right shin. About two hours later, [...]
Police investigating five street robberies in Paterson
PATERSON — Five people have been robbed on city streets within the last three days, and police are investigating whether some of the incidents are connected. Authorities believe the same suspects could be behind a pair of robberies reported Sunday night. The first incident happened just after 11 p.m. on Maryland Avenue, police said. A [...]
Obama views Irene’s flood damage in Wayne, Paterson
President Obama offered sympathy and encouragement to flood victims in Paterson and Wayne on Sunday and promised all victims of Hurricane Irene that federal help would be there “even after the cameras are gone and attention is somewhere else.” President Obama hugs a resident of Fayette Avenue in Wayne. TYSON TRISH/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Paterson residents greet [...]
Paterson police looking for 2 men who robbed gas station at gunpoint
PATERSON — Two robbers held up a city gas station attendant, one holding a gun to the victim’s head while forcing him into the bathroom as the other took money from the register, police said. The two robbers went into the Power Gas station store, at 310 Park Ave., just after 10:10 p.m. Monday. One [...]
SENATOR GIRGENTI: PENSION/HEALTH BENEFITS BILL STATEMENT
Last Monday, the New Jersey Senate voted favorably on S2937, the pension and health benefits bill. The final vote was 24-15. Republicans voted rank-and-file for this bill along with Democrats from South Jersey. While I absolutely support reform, I do not support the reforms offered in this piece of legislation, and I voted no. On [...]
Prospect Park mayor says he’s targeted over Syria activism
PROSPECT PARK – Borough Mayor Mohamed Khairullah said he has received death threats online that he believes are linked to his activism in calling for regime change in Syria. Khairullah returned from a Syria-related protest in Washington, D.C., Sunday night and found hundreds of critical posts on his Facebook page, including some that threatened harm [...]
5th Ward Candidate Luis Velez Community Day Block Party
Paterson– On Saturday June 25th Candidate for city council for the 5th ward Luis Velez put together a Block Party right in the heart of that community. The event was well attended, primarily by entire families looking for something to do. ” This is an event for families and neighbors to come together and enjoy [...]
WEDO Celebrates 2nd Annual Gala at The Tides
North Haledon—On Thursday night, under the pouring rain the Women Empowered Democratic Organization (WEDO) celebrated its 2nd annual Gala. The theme of the Gala was Diamonds and Denim, and you could see by the number of people who attended this event that everybody took their attires and theme serious. “ I can’t believe that is [...]
Call to Action: Stand Up for Benjie Wimberly
June 21, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The recent attacks on the professional and ethical character of Benjie E. Wimberly have prompted many residents of the City of Paterson to step out in an effort to repel the off-base reporting that has been directed towards our Councilman. Later this week staff of the Paterson Public School [...]
Councilman Wimberly: Response To Herald News Article ( June 16, 2011 )
TEAM HOPE: I want to first thank you for your support since I decided to run for City Council in December 2009. Many of you have been lifelong friends and family members. Over the years we have shared in each other’s joys and sorrows. Recently many of you have been there for me [...]
New Jersey Dreamers Prepare for the Battles ahead
Paterson NJ– On Saturday June 11th a group of students from the New Jersey Dream Act Coalition held a press conference that was attended by close to 100 students from the northern region of the country. The organizers of the event want to bring light to the problems that some of these students face when [...]
Which Tablet Is Right For You?
Let’s Talk Tech with Ken McDaniel Which Tablet Is Right For You What Are Tablets? Tablets can be described as portable computing devices, having similar characteristics to that of traditional personal computers and most features found in today’s smart-phones. Users interact with tablets via touch-capacitive screens. In addition to running thousands of applications including games, [...]
Ethnic parades in Paterson likely to be victims of city budget stress
BY JOEL SCHECTMAN AND ZACH PATBERG STAFF WRITERS The Record PATERSON — The city’s ethnic parades, a regional tradition for decades, have been called off or likely will be — or at best be relocated — this year because of budget woes. The Puerto Rican, Dominican and African-American parades, which attracted tens of thousands of [...]
International High School celebrates Global Studies Day
Paterson– On Thursday June 2nd, International High School in Paterson Celebrated Global Studies Day. The purpose of the event was to present projects that were generated by students of all grade levels. The year long projects that are part of International’s curriculum with concentrations in the following topics “Water Management Crisis,” Genetically Engineered Foods,” “Free [...]
Bangladesh/American Democratic Rally
Paterson– On a sunny Saturday afternoon the fast growing Bangladesh/ American community from the city of Paterson Hosted a Democratic Rally that attracted over one thousand people. The event that was hosted by the Totowa Super Market, and organized by Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman, as well as many other leaders from their community was a huge boost [...]
NJ State Supreme Court rules in favor of SFRA
The State Supreme Court has ruled the Christie administration must fully fund poor-performing students in the Abbott case. The total bill is $1.7 billion. “The Appropriations Clause creates no bar to judicial enforcement under the circumstances presented here,” the court ruled. The court said that, “The funding to the Abbott districts in FY 2012 must [...]
Young, Brave and Freedom Bound
Fifty years ago this month, a group of 13 men and women, seven black and six white, left Washington, D.C., on two buses bound for New Orleans. They never made it. Ten days later, on May 14, 1961, one of the vehicles was attacked by a white mob in Anniston, Ala., the bus set on [...]
Monmouth NJ Poll: Obama approval at 60%
Full Story Politickernj.com Reversing course after a downward trend, President Barack Obama’s job approval rating jumped 13 points with New Jerseyans, according to this morning’s Monmouth University?NJ Press Media Poll. The President’s job approval rating stands at 60%, compared to 35% who disapprove among all state residents, and 60% to 36% among registered voters. In [...]
NJ Supreme Court Hears School Funding Case
TRENTON, April 20, 2011 – This Wednesday, education advocates, community members, parents, teachers, legislators, and state lawyers gathered for a school funding case at the New Jersey Supreme Court, which addressed how harshly New Jersey public schools were impacted by the budget cuts for the 2010-2011 school year. David Sciarra, executive director of the Education [...]
Letter to the Editor: Quincy Battis
May 13, 2011 RE: Letter to the Editor I am writing regarding ’N.J. appeals FEMA rejection’ article where Christie states his flood case to Obama dated Friday, May 13, 2011. I must concur with Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., D-NJ (8th District) who applauded the governor’s decision to file an appeal. “…I am glad that the governor [...]
Benjie Wimberly video interview with Brenda Blackmon
Paterson– On Sunday May 15th Assembly Candidate for the 35th Legislative District Benjie Wimberly had a candid conversation with Brenda Blackmon on the TV show my9. Wimberly spoke about his position on Charter Schools, and tenure pay for teachers, as well as his continued support for the teachers union. Wimberly also spoke about his number [...]
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Paterson NJ– Assembly candidate for the 35th Legislative district Shavonda Sumter speaks to Brenda Blackmon from MY9News and speak about her education, Her love for the City of Paterson and the district that soon she will represent. THIS IS A MUST WATCH VIDEO New Jersey Now: May 8, 2011: My9TV.com
