Monthly Archives: March 2016

Governor Christie: You know I had all the folks here say to me today that, that you know what they want to do is be completely on their own. They are working hard, multiple jobs, two, three, four, jobs to get themselves to the position where they can then say, thank you for the help, give it to someone else who needs it more because I am ok now. That is the kind of incentive we are trying to provide through this program and that is the kind of spirit that will break people out of this cycle. And it would not be possible without coordinating these services, I am absolutely convinced about that.

“In this terroristic day and age that we are living in, government infrastructure has become a prime target for domestic and international terrorists. Police officers are our first line of defense and they rightfully carry their weapons,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “Carrying a weapon while off-duty also puts them in a better position to effectively respond to a public threat regardless of where or when that threat occurs. This legislation is a common sense measure to enhance public safety.”

Continuing the Administration’s strong record of reducing homelessness in New Jersey, Governor Christie today announced the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will issue 500 State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) vouchers through a new statewide Housing First program. The vouchers will be available to chronically homeless individuals and/or families who are high utilizers of public systems

Governor Christie: This commitment to developing and using this model of putting all the programs together so that people can really utilize them I think has allowed us to make some really incredible progress in reducing homelessness in this state and giving people the hand up they need to break the cycle that housing instability gets them into, and some of these statistics are really extraordinary and I have to tell you, I was surprised at what an enormous, enormously positive effect this has had in a relatively short period of time.

Assemblyman Dave Rible will introduce legislation that would let towns reduce their affordable housing obligations by contributing to a fund used to remediate lead contaminated properties

Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) introduced the TEST for Lead Act, which updates the Safe Drinking Water Act to require states that receive certain federal funds to assist public and charter schools in establishing programs to test for lead in drinking water and to disclose the results if elevated lead levels are found.

Since 2004, Anat has sold over 400 properties valued over $415 Million. With an average home sale of over $1 Million dollars, it is no wonder Anat is the top ranking agent in Tenafly, New Jersey. Living and working in Tenafly, New Jersey, Anat and her team are dedicated to the Bergen County home market and making sure that your next home purchase is the perfect fit for you and your family. With a lifetime of experience, Anat is able to assist new and returning home buyers with the somewhat daunting task of purchasing a home.

Every year, the National Association of Realtors’ Realtor Magazine features its 30 Under 30 list, which showcases young professionals who exemplify high standards in real estate. The magazine names a group of 50 Realtors to begin and asks the public to vote for one finalist to be named the Web Choice Award winner. Voting closes on Friday, May 25

Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today led a new effort in the U.S. House of Representatives to bring attention to the conditions of millions of hardworking American men and women who are literally working to build and maintain our country

The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Board today voted to extend for up to an additional year temporary rental help under the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) available to Sandy-impacted homeowners who are paying rent while rebuilding their primary residences through the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program or the Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) Homeowners Rebuilding Program. Administered by the HMFA, RAP initially provided up to nine months of rental assistance, but now eligible applicants would be able to receive another 12 months of rental assistance for a total of 21 months

Public Hearing on March 22 Will Outline Plans to Provide $12.5 Million to Rental Assistance Program, $14.5 Million to Sandy-Impacted Local Governments for Essential Services and $24 Million to Business Loan Program to Serve All Eligible Sandy-Impacted Applicants

Both the New Jersey Senate and Assembly today voted in favor of a bill that would provide $10 million in funding for state programs that protect children from lead hazards in the home. The bill now awaits Governor Christie’s signature. On the bill, Network President and Chief Executive Officer Staci Berger issued the following statement

Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) issued the following statement today in response to reports of elevated lead levels found in the drinking water at 30 Newark public schools

The New Jersey Division of Taxation will conduct a public hearing this month to allow citizens of Elizabeth to voice their opinions about property taxes as part of its investigation into whether to order the Union County municipality to begin a property revaluation.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of New Jersey to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of January 22-24, 2016

The Morris County Board of Freeholders has unanimously endorsed legislation proposed by state Sen. Anthony Bucco and Assembly Members Michael Carroll, Anthony Bucco Jr. and BettyLou DeCroce to allow parents to have free choice in choosing the education for their children.

Legislation (A326/1475) sponsored by Assembly Republicans Michael Patrick Carroll and Anthony M. Bucco, approved today by the State and Local Government Committee, requires a portion of payments-in-lieu-of-taxes to be shared with county government and school districts.

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 32nd Information Session will be held Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the Union Hose Fire Co No 1 in Union Beach, Monmouth County, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program

State, county, and local officials joined Community Investment Strategies, Inc. (CIS) for a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil Heritage Village at Bloomfield – an 82-apartment affordable 55-plus housing community in Bloomfield, Essex County that serves seniors on a fixed income.

In response to letters he has sent individually and in collaboration with five other members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04)  sat down yesterday with officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to discuss the ongoing hardships faced by victims of Superstorm Sandy who are precluded from receiving HUD grants and HUD’s inexplicable decision to carve out needed Sandy funds for a nation-wide resiliency competition of which NJ received only $15 million.