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Thursday, January 17, 2019

BOE votes on union president's Rice notice.. Youth boxing coach charged with abusing underage girls.. Teacher's sex assault conviction upheld by NJ's top court.. Rapper Cardi B disses Trump over shutdown in Instagram video.. Why some folks are reluctant to post their photos to the 2009v2019 challenge..

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • Playing hooky today. --- Dan
PLAINFIELD
  • Board of Ed:  BOE votes on union president's Rice notice. Read more here.
  • MLK Events: Plainfield to hold MLK remembrance events. Read more here.
  • Development: Slideshow of projects. Read more here. -- Plus video of remarks by Mayor Mapp here.
  • NJ Transit: New buses -- including electrics -- soon to join NJT fleet. Read more here.
  • Weather --
    • Dangerous ice storm, snow, rain all possible this weekend. Read more here.
    • After November storm, Murphy tells critics of over-preparation for this one to take a hike. Read more here.
  • Auto Recall:  160K Kia, Hyundai cars recalled -- can catch fire. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

  • 2009v2019 Challenge:  Why some folks are reluctant to post their photos. Read more here.
  • Asbury Park: New luxury condos will fetch $1M. Read more here. -- Time was when AP and Plainfield could be uttered in the same breath.
  • Dementia: Dementia and Religion: Songs and stuffed animals instead of sermons. Read more here.
  • Exoneration: What does state owe innocent man forced to register as sex offender? Read more here.
  • Facebook Blocking: Court orders Carteret mayor must disclose who he has blocked. Read more here.
  • Hamilton:  Officials say CFO was absent a lot working for other towns, abused sick policy. Read more here.
  • Income: The richest town in every county, ranked. Read more here.
  • Newark: 'Zero student achievement' at schools backed by Facebook money. Read more here. -- A complicated story.
  • Online Forms: Court rules against Pfizer in religious discrimination suit. Read more here.
  • Orange: Effort to recall mayor Warren fails. Read more here. -- Story fails to say how many signatures were collected.
  • Retail: Sears saved from bankruptcy liquidation. Read more here.
  • School Bus Incident: 'I'll put your [expletive] head through the window if you say it again' gets aide fired. Read more here. -- So, let's hear the aide's side of the story.
  • Sex Assault --
    • Youth boxing coach charged with abusing underage girls. Read more here.
    • Perth Amboy teacher's sex assault conviction upheld by NJ's top court. Read more here.
  • Twitter: RU physician unleashes misogynistic tweets, is fired. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

  • 2020 Census: Federal judge order citizenship question removed. Read more here.
  • 2020 Primaries:  2020 primaries set to intensify. Read more here.
  • Gov. Murphy:  Murphy finds fellow Dems the biggest obstacle. Read more here.
  • Drug Prices: House Dems question why Celgen charges so much for cancer drug. Read more here.
  • Healthcare: Bramnick cancer treatment bill goes before committee. Read more here. Politics: Dems try to meet people where they are: Mired in cynicism. Read more here.
  • Shutdown --
    • Cryan, Sweeney introduce bill to aid furloughed workers. Read more here.
    • Rapper Cardi B disses Trump over shutdown in Instagram video. Read more here. -- Video is here.
  • Tax Incentives:  Murphy wants to change -- and cap -- incentives. Read more here.
  • Voting:  Murphy calls for returning right to vote to felons. Read more here.
TRUMP WORLD
  • State of the Union Address:  Pelosi might have just blown up Trump's address. Read more here.
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Posted by Dan at 2:54 AM