Yearly Archives: 2015

In recognition of the 5th anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a roundtable discussion today in Highland Park with NJ Citizen Action, consumer protection advocates and New Jerseyans who have benefited from the law. The roundtable highlighted the Dodd-Frank law and the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

In its continued effort to meet and assist Sandy-impacted families right in their home communities, the Christie Administration today announced that the 22nd Information Session will be held Tuesday, July 28th, in Brick Township, to provide personal assistance for storm-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program.

The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey, a NLIHC state partner, released the findings of a state-wide public opinion poll that measured New Jersey registered voter support for changing the mortgage interest deduction, addressing homelessness, and creating more affordable homes. A sizable majority of registered New Jersey voters surveyed expressed support for increasing federal funding for affordable home development to address homelessness as well as opposition to cutting state funding for affordable homes to address the state’s budget defici

the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey, a NLIHC state partnerouH, released the findings of a state-wide public opinion poll that measured New Jersey registered voter support for changing the mortgage interest deduction, addressing homelessness, and creating more affordable homes. A sizable majority of registered New Jersey voters surveyed expressed support for increasing federal funding for affordable home development to address homelessness as well as opposition to cutting state funding for affordable homes to address the state’s budget deficit

Senator Dawn Marie Addiego and Assembly Republican Maria Rodriguez-Gregg’s bill to allow Dave & Buster’s-style restaurant and entertainment venues in New Jersey earned the approval of the Senate today. The measure (A-4143), which passed the General Assembly last month, permits issuing an amusement game license to qualifying bars and restaurants

Assembly Republican Jack Ciattarelli sponsors a comprehensive package of bills reforming the standards for affordable housing in New Jersey. The bills are sensitive to the impact of affordable housing obligations on municipalities and taxpayers while ensuring there is adequate supply of affordable units. The five-bill package is the result of collaboration between state, county and municipal officials

The award was given to recognize Brick Township’s reuse of a former landfill site to create a solar panel array that supplies electricity to the township’s government buildings and community parks. The installation of solar panels began in June 2013 and the solar array became operational in 2014. It generates about 7,400 megawatt-hours of energy per year.

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced a combined $1,837,013 in federal grants to improve safety and operations and add firefighters in local fire departments across New Jersey. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) programs are administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Central New Jersey’s multi-family trading pace is quickening at the mid-year mark, with four transactions involving a total of 106 units in Plainfield recently arranged by Gebroe-Hammer Associates. The properties were located throughout the Union County city

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today announced $158,700 in federal funding to help homeless veterans in Camden find supportive services and a place to call home. The grant is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.

Rep. Norcross Announces $158,700 in Federal Aid to Provide Shelter to Homeless Veterans. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today that South Jersey will receive $158,700 in federal aid to help veterans and their families transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing.

Women currently hold 4.6 percent of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies and 16.9 percent of public company board seats. While these numbers may be improved from even one decade ago, the message is clear—there is plenty of room for stronger representation of women at the top of the corporate ladder. What does it take to get there? The right skills and the right opportunities.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced legislation that would help speed up the recovery for homeowners and local businesses impacted by Superstorm Sandy. The Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan Program Improvement Act of 2015 would reopen the application process for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (both D-NY)

As a legislative representative of one of the areas hardest hit by Super Storm Sandy, it’s encouraging to see the U.S. House has approved legislation to allow businesses damaged by the catastrophic storm to again seek federal disaster loans.

The cool of the evening at an "English garden'' right in the heart of Morris County will greet guests at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum on Friday night (July 17) as they savor special desserts and the musical stylings of classical guitarist, Alan Rigoletto.

U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Robert Menendez today praised President Obama’s announcement of the ConnectHome initiative, a public-private partnership that seeks to expand access to high-speed broadband to more families across the country. The program’s pilot project is launching in 27 cities across the United States – including Newark and Camden, New Jersey.

The Office of the Attorney General and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed an action against ABC Construction NJ, Inc., also known as ABC Construction, LLC and ABC Construction (“ABC Construction”), and its two owner/operators, for failing to complete contracted-for work, performing substandard work, damaging consumers’ homes, and other alleged violations of state law.

This week, Congressman Sires voted in favor of several pieces of legislation critical to assisting New Jersey veterans, homeowners, and those affected by Superstorm Sandy. On July 13, 2015, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 208, the Superstorm Sandy Relief Act, which would improve the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster lending initiative to give firms impacted by Hurricane Sandy the opportunity to reapply for a disaster loan from the agency.

As part of their continuing effort to make it easier for the public to participate in county government,the Morris County Freeholders will hold their next “road meeting’’ in Netcong on Wednesday, July 22

This morning, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno joined the families and friends of fallen law enforcement officers in Seaside Heights for the 8th Annual Law Enforcement Survivors Day, hosted in part by The Garden State Chapter of The Concerns of Police Survivors and Survivors of the Triangle.