Qanon was a brilliant op because they got millions of conspiracy-brained reactionaries from Alex Jones to that guy who yells about fluoride at every town hall to become PRO Black Van.

I’m so proud to get to work with this group of amazing people advancing economic, racial, and environmental justice in the state! Shoutout to Sen Mukherji, Asw Quijano, Asm Atkins, @edpotosnak.bsky.social, @benhaygood.bsky.social, Marcus Sibley, & more for leading the charge.

"Zohran Mamdani is a job-killer, not a job-creator," continued Andrew Cuomo. "Not like me. I've created jobs. Mortuaries, mass grave facilities managers, trauma therapists, pepper spray salespeople, sexual assault hotline operators -- they'll all tell you. That's what I told my good friend Don."

Rutherford police said on Friday afternoon a preliminary investigation determined the fire was not intentionally set.

Sarah Palin can see the meeting from her house.

Lol.

What if there were already some sort of contest where people were able to choose between them, I wonder how that would go

NEW: Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim said that the crisis brewing in NJ's US attorneys office showed a "pattern of publicly undermining judicial decisions and showing disregard for the rule of law" by President Trump's Justice Department.

This is so frustrating because it almost certainly played no role in this specific disaster. However, over the long term, this is a problem. And the active and proposed budget cuts further imperil this work. But trying to separate the two is impossible.

Worth noting, I think, that the organization behind Canary Mission is entirely based in Israel. So ICE was using information to make these arrests from an Israeli company.

( #NWSPhoenix): #Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has officially broken the RECORD high temperature for today (July 9). Sky Harbor hit 117° at 2:24 pm MST. #AZwx #wx #wxsky

This team is so different if Bryce starts being Bryce again.

( #NWS): An active late afternoon/evening (July 9) is in store for the Mid-Atlantic as SEVERE STORMS AND FLASH #FLOODING threaten. Flash Flood Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings require unique plans to stay safe when they're issued. Check your latest forecast at weather.gov #USwx #wx #wxsky

On Tuesday, ICE agents raided the Alba Wine and Spirits warehouse in Edison, witnesses said. Workers who could verify their immigration status were issued wristbands, while those who lacked valid identification were zip-tied and put in vans for transport.

Managers of affordable housing complexes in Princeton are warning that their ability to operate will be devastated by cuts in federal housing assistance that are being proposed in the upcoming federal budget... www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...

Construction is now well under way on the new 'Gateway' rail tunnels under the Hudson River. The actual tunneling hasn't started yet but all kinds of preparatory work has started...these photos taken in North Bergen Twp, NJ. pix11.com/news/see-cre...

The New Jersey legislature is sitting on a bunch of legislation advanced by state Senator Troy Singleton that would very gently make it easier to build ADUs and density near transit. They are not moving that stuff, but they continue to advance new restrictions on development. They're doing it wrong.

Pretty incredible map here, maps voter registration down to the individual house! Almost everybody on my block in Princeton is a registered Democrat!!

Important post from @franklinjamesl.bsky.social this afternoon about what the proposed NOAA cuts would mean for hurricane forecasting (from the person who oversaw the NHC's hurricane forecasters) open.substack.com/pub/franklin...

As floodwaters surged across central Texas last week, officials at FEMA leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in past disasters. But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four agency officials told CNN.

Info in this new piece on the NYC race: —A bunch of people aligning around a call to align around 1 non-Mamdani candidate, including Cuomo, David Paterson, Catsimatidis —Adams blasts Cuomo's "arrogance" —Sliwa insists he's staying —Unions preparing to spend for Mamdani —Big Cuomo donors going Adams

Bracing for Medicaid cuts in NJ www.njspotlightnews.org/video/bracin...

One death reported, at least 80 rescued as a result of the extensive #FLOODING from what was Tropical Storm Chantal in #NorthCarolina ( #NCwx ) on Sunday (July 6) #wx #wxsky (ABC11_WTVD )-TV: "....state troopers say a person died after their vehicle was swept away by FLOOD waters"

LULA: “.. The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor. .. The world needs to find a way so that our trade relationship does not need to go through the dollar. Nobody has determined that the dollar is the currency standard.” @financialtimes.com #BRICS www.ft.com/content/20cd...

Nothing to see here, just the head of one of Silicon Valley's largest VC firms having a nice hug-it-out session with Laura Loomer.

Rutgers-Eagleton Poll | 6/13-6/16 New Jersey Governor (Leaners) 🟦Mikie Sherill 56% 🟥Jack Ciattarelli 35% — New Jersey Governor (without leaners) 🟦Mikie Sherill 51% 🟥Jack Ciattarelli 31% Undecided 13% newjerseyglobe.com/governor/she...

Researchers with the Eagleton Science & Politics Program at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, with funding from the NJSPL, have launched the State AI Preparedness (SAIP) project aimed at addressing the balance with AI technology: policylab.rutgers.edu/the-state-ai...

Read more: eagletonpoll.rutgers.edu/.../Rutgers-....

Half or more of New Jerseyans say their housing costs aren’t affordable (33% “not very,” 18% “not at all”) and that it is only getting more difficult to pay them (56%), according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll conducted in collaboration with the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.

President Trump celebrates his big Supreme Court win on nationwide injunctions in a birthright citizenship case. Full ruling at www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

“and every June you’ll have to spend a day rapidly reloading the page to see how many of your rights have expired” -the Founders probably

The Trump administration has sent a letter to officials in Cranbury Twp, NJ advising them that they will have any federal funding rescinded if they continue with a plan to use eminent domain to take a small farm for affordable housing construction. www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2025/06/27/u....

Also coming: 🗓️ November: we’ll propose reducing citywide speed limits to 20 MPH. We’ll petition the state + aim to finalize before year-end.

Major street safety redesign/bike improvements for Jersey City 🚨 On the September Council agenda, we’re putting forward a big redesign for major streets including bike lanes/safety: • Summit/Baldwin (Wards C/D) • MLK/Ocean Ave (Wards A/F)

A major court defeat for NIMBY group, "Westfield Advocates for Responsible Development"... 👍 www.nj.com/realestate-n...

The Senate Budget Cmte reconvenes tonite at 8pm to vote on a proposed budget bill. It wasn’t ready yesterday—which led to this discussion between Sen Declan O’Scanlon R-13 and Chair Sen Paul Sarlo (D-36.) Full Legislature votes Monday. Story tonite @njspotlightnews.org

Thia was handed to me in the State House today and I love it . . .

The "last week in June" portion of NJ's budget process is playing out as we speak and, boy, has it ruffled some feathers... ... so why not talk about it on "Hey, NJ?" @johnreitmeyer.bsky.social joins the pod this week to talk all about the circus leading up to July 1. LMK if you have questions!

Boo

Well I know there was a chance this would happen. PATCO to suspend overnight service. ‘Changes are coming to PATCO’s overnight owl weekday service (12AM to 4:30AM Monday-Friday), starting Monday, July 14.’ drpapatco.com/WeekdayOwlSe... 1/2

A game changer for New Jersey racetracks: Meadowlands and Monmouth Park could get casinos Two lawmakers are floating the idea of slot machines, roulette, and blackjack tables at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park.

Senate Budget Cmte will vote on budget bill Fri at 8pm

lol that was an 11-minute meeting! Council endorsed the Fourth Round Plan with almost no discussion. Incredibly how such a consequential plan, which will steer development in PRinceton for the next 10 years, just glides through like that!

Happening now: (4 p.m. Thursday) Princeton Council meets to endorse "Fourth Round" affordable housing plan!! Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8241277786... Not clear if there will be public comment, but I think there probably will be. I am going in to lurk and counteract any potential NIMBYism...

"Officials at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority voted Thursday to approve a fiscal 2026 budget that slashes service by 45% and raises fares by 21.5%. The system has been warning about a $213 million operating deficit for months." -- www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Journalist Charles Kratovil cannot publish a police director's home address despite obtaining it legally through public records, according to Tuesday's Supreme Court decision.

Erick is taking off like a top on approach to Mexico. As of 5 PM ET Wednesday, it's now forecast to hit between Acapulco and Puerto Escondido as a borderline Category 4 hurricane. Never on record has a Cat 3+ struck Mexico so early in the year. 20+ inches rain also possible.