U.S. Treasury Confident Congress Will Increase $12.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling Nov 13, 2009
Debt ceiling showdowns used to be long, drawn-out affairs, said , chief economist at Wrightson ICAP in Jersey City, New Jersey. Things come to a head much faster when your cash burn rate averages more than $100 billion a month. (Bloomberg -- US)
RIVALS TOP 150: Barnes lands at No. 2 behind Brandon Knight Nov 11, 2009
Updated 11/11/2009 5:55 AM ET. com Top 150 Prospect Ranking - Basketball. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mets Inbox: Make a deal or go to Murphy? Nov 10, 2009
-- Joe S., Jersey City, N.J.. Chavez is a free agent, and one of best defensive outfielders anywhere. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
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Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep defeated Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peter's Prep last weekend and that wasn't exactly shocking news. The score was a different story. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
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Jersey City seems to be doing very well, Webber said, Other Democratic areas are not. State Senator Tom Kean, Jr., a former candidate for the U.S. Senate, was optimistic as well. (Human Events Online)
Christie Carries New Jersey Nov 4, 2009
Jersey City seems to be doing very well, Webber said, Other Democratic areas are not. State Senator Tom Kean, Jr., a former candidate for the U.S. Senate candidate, was optimistic as well. (Human Events Online)
Can New Jersey Be Saved? Nov 4, 2009
The cities of Newark, Jersey City, and Camden may have had their crime and urban blight, but the state was packed with charming small towns, often with tree-lined neighborhoods and old-fashioned downtown commercial cores - Westf 00004000 ield, Lambertville, Cape May, Flemington, Plainfield, Clinton, Toms River, Teaneck. Proximity to everything good about Manhattan and Philadelphia without the hassles of living there, coupled with hot summers, snowy winters, pretty fall foliage, diners, the... (CBS News -- Opinion)
ACORN Aims to Tip New Jersey Election in Corzine's Favor Nov 3, 2009
It maintains offices in Jersey City, Trenton, Paterson, and Newark. The group could play an important role in voter turnout, which many pundits predict will determine whether Corzine or his Republican challenger, Chris Christie, emerges victorious. (Newsmax)
HAWK TALK - NOVEMBER 2 Nov 3, 2009
Her totals were 146 pins better than second place and over 24 pins better versus runner-up Nicole Drejerwski of eighth-ranked New Jersey City (NJCU). Sophomore Paula Vilas (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was seventh overall with a 190. (Umeshawks.com)
UMES POSTS 11-2 MARK ON OPENING WEEKEND Nov 3, 2009
Her totals were 146 pins better than second place and over 24 pins better in average vs. runner-up Nicole Drejerwski of no. 8 New Jersey City (NJCU). She wasn't alone. (Umeshawks.com)
#9 Sacred Heart Opens Season at Fright Knight Invite Nov 3, 2009
The Pioneers did pick up non-conference wins over NEC rivals Kutztown, New Jersey City, and Long Island ... The Pioneers would have a rally of their own in the day's foruth match as they came back to defeat New Jersey City 844-828, (Woodbridge, NJ) paced the team with a 208. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Independents Hold the Key in N.J. Gov. Contest Nov 2, 2009
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey - An independent candidate stressing New Jersey's economic woes is attracting surprising voter support in the governor's race, which features an unpopular Democratic incumbent and a Republican challenger with ties to former President George W. Bush. The independent, Chris Daggett, is a former federal environmental official who is not expected to win Tuesday's election for governor in New Jersey, which backed President Barack Obama in 2008, but he could affect who does. (Newsmax)
Paragon of high schools retiring Nov 1, 2009
He has been involved in education for 50 years, coaching at famed Jersey City (N.J.) St. Anthony, later serving as executive director of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for 13 years. "I don't know if there is any other person who could have done what he has for high school athletics in America," Adams said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
High School: No. 2 team still not clear Oct 31, 2009
The benefit Don Bosco has is that it still has games with Jersey City (NJ) St. Peter's Prep and Montvale (NJ) St. Joe's before the playoffs start. An undefeated season all but guarantees them the No. 2 spot nationally. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bankers Expect Rising Bonus Pay to Break Records in Bloomberg Global Poll Oct 30, 2009
I dont think its the governments place to interfere or set limits or regulations on executive pay, said , chief market strategist at Deltatide Capital in Jersey City, New Jersey. If someone is going to take the risk they should be compensated for it. (Bloomberg -- US)
UMES BOWLING PICKED TO WIN MEAC FOR 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR Oct 30, 2009
Fellow NEC conference members, #8 New Jersey City and #9 Sacred Heart will also open their season at the event. UMES opens conference play on November 7, 2009 in Hampton, Va. (Umeshawks.com)
Full-Service Development Oct 28, 2009
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New Jersey Pays Goldman Sachs for Interest-Rate Swaps on Nonexistent Bonds Oct 23, 2009
8 kilometers) elevated road from Newark to Jersey City. Im sure theres an explanation, Corzine, 62, said during a brief interview as he left a contractors convention in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Oct. 14. (Bloomberg -- US)
UMES STARTS SEASON RANKED 4TH IN THE NATION Oct 23, 2009
New Jersey City, the host of the 2009 National Championship is predicted eighth while Sacred Heart and Kutztown are predicted ninth and tenth. UMES is set to open their season on Halloween weekend, October 30-November 1 at the Fright Knight Invitational hosted by FDU.. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Ranked Ninth in Nation Oct 22, 2009
Other ranked Northeast Conference members include Fairleigh Dickinson (3), New Jersey City (8), Kutztown (10), Adlephi (13), and St Francis (NY) (18). National NTCA Poll. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Key figure in US corruption probe pleads guilty Oct 21, 2009
The investigation veered into the public sector in the summer of 2007 when alleged money laundering contact Moshe "Michael" Altman, a northern New Jersey real estate developer, introduced Dwek to Jersey City building inspector John Guarini, according to federal charging documents ... From there, Dwek gained introductions to more than two dozen other public officials including two state Assemblymen, three mayors and Jersey City's deputy mayor and municipal council president, the government... (NJ.com -- News)
Man escapes unhurt after PATH train rolls over him Oct 20, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - A man who appeared to be drunk fell onto train tracks at a New Jersey subway station just before a train ran over him - and he walked away unharmed, officials said. Steve Coleman, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said a 32-year-old man rolled onto the center of the tracks Saturday night at the PATH station in Jersey City ... The man crawled out from under the train unscathed but was taken to Jersey City Medical Center as a precaution. (Boston Globe)
Jersey's win is NYC's loss Oct 14, 2009
Jon Corzinegleefully made the official announcement yesterday that the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, the major clearing house for banks, will move most of its back office functions from 55 Water St. to the LeFrak-owned Newport Office Center in Jersey City ... The Jersey City space is being subleased from JP Morgan Chase through 2023, for a price in the low $20s a foot ... New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine gleefully made the official announcement yesterday that the Depository Trust and... (New York Post -- Business)
Raymond Brown, 94; lawyer defended Hurricane Carter Oct 13, 2009
Three Black Panthers accused in 1970 of attacking a Jersey City police station with a machine gun and H. Rap Brown, the chairman of the Student Non- violent Coordinating Committee and leader of the Black Panther Party, were also clients. Mr. Brown defended boxer Rubin Carter in his first trial on charges that he murdered three people in Paterson, N.J., in 1966. (Boston Globe)
Obama Dollar Retreats Most Against Commodity Producers in Wealth Transfer Oct 13, 2009
Currencies that have the lack of support of petroleum, metals, and have a liberal central bank posture toward printing money are currencies that will continue to be punished, said , managing director in institutional sales at Knight Equity Markets in Jersey City, New Jersey. The U.S. dollar is a classic example of that. (Bloomberg -- US)
PNC Bank Sued Over Overdraft Fee Policy Oct 10, 2009
It was filed on behalf of Virgilio S. Casayuran Jr. of Jersey City. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Fed ready to act on US economy Oct 9, 2009
He was mor 00004000 e assertive in defending the Fed's behavior,'' said Lou Crandall, chief economist at Wrightson ICAP LLC in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Fed chairman, responding to an audience question about the effect of the $US787 billion fiscal stimulus package on monetary policy, said he is assessing the impact of the stimulus on growth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Despite Haight-Ashed effort, Rider falls Oct 9, 2009
JERSEY CITY -- The Rider University men's tennis team lost a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference match at Saint Peter's yesterday at the Yanitelli Center indoor courts. Seniors Will Haight and Marc Ashed teamed up to win 8-6 at first doubles, their fourth win in a row. (NJ.com -- Times)
Harvard Losing Money With External Managers Helps Mendillo Return to Roots Oct 8, 2009
ESL Investments Inc. had the highest relative returns, followed by Lone Star Funds and New Vernon Capital LLC in Jersey City, New Jersey. Internal Results. (Bloomberg)
Crisis point Oct 7, 2009
com SusanSusan Newman, Jersey City, NJ USA. Send us your comments using the form below. (BBC News -- Science)
Verisk Raises $1.88 Billion in Biggest U.S. Initial Stock Sale Since 2008 Oct 7, 2009
The Jersey City, New Jersey-based company had said it would sell shares at $19 to $21 apiece. There is going to be investor interest for this, said , president of in Milburn, New Jersey. (Bloomberg -- US)
Councilman pleads guilty in NJ corruption sweep Oct 7, 2009
Jersey City Councilman Philip Kenny pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit extortion for accepting $5,000 from a government informant posing as a developer seeking help with a project. Kenny admitted in federal court that he met with the informant between March and May. (NJ.com -- News)
Camaioni's 4th-Straight Double-Double Paces Volleyball In 3-Game Sweep Of Saint Peter's Oct 4, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - had one of her strongest games of the season Saturday afternoon in her home state of New Jersey. The outside hitter did more than her fair share, posting 18 kills. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Kenny's pair of goals lead Mercer Oct 4, 2009
EWING -- Casey Caruso scored twice while Briann McDonough had two assists as TCNJ (10-1, 4-1 NJAC) defeated New Jersey City University (7-6, 1-4). Allyson Anderson, Jillian Casey, Joanna Pisani, Nikki Migliori and Chelsea Tompkins also scored. (NJ.com -- Times)
D-III soccer team ends 111-game winless skid Sep 30, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey City women's soccer team has ended a 111-game conference winless streak, getting three goals from Julia Caseres in a 5-1 win over Rutgers-Newark. Saturday's victory was NJCU's first in the New Jersey Athletic Conference since a 3-2 win over Montclair State on Oct. 6, 1994. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Bond Traders Are Doubters, Lemmings or Sissies: Caroline Baum Sep 30, 2009
By the end of October, the Fed will have $300 billion of Treasury notes and bonds, or 29 percent of the net Treasury issuance of about $1 trillion during that period, according to , chief economist at Wrightson ICAP LLC in Jersey City, New Jersey. At the same time, continue to recycle their U.S. dollars into Treasuries. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
4 N.J. police officers shot executing warrant Sep 25, 2009
The shooting comes more than two months after Jersey City police Detective Marc DiNardo was shot in the face storming an apartment where two armed robbery suspects were holed up. Four other officers were wounded in the gun battle and the suspects were killed. (Florida Today)
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Sep 23, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced that it expects to release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the earnings release will be immediately available on the Company's web site, , by going to Investor Relations and clicking on "Press Releases.". (PR Newswire)
Blue Jays Fall in First Match, Win Second Sep 19, 2009
NEW PALTZ, NY - The Johns Hopkins volleyball team defeated New Jersey City, 3-0, in the second game of the New Paltz Tournament. The Blue Jays improve to, 7-2, while the Gothic Knights fall to, 3-5. (Hopkinssports.com)
Johns Hopkins Volleyball Weekly Notes Sep 17, 2009
Hopkins will face New Jersey City in its second match Friday night. I'M HONORED. (Hopkinssports.com)
JC Shurburtt » Sep 17, 2009
Offensive lineman (Jersey City, N.J./Saint Peter's Prep) says that he is open to all schools at this time and that he hopes to attend a game at Rutgers later this season. "I am going to be looking at the history of a school and stuff like that (when I am looking at different colleges.)" Miami (Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Genworth Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock Sep 16, 2009
Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Goldman, Sachs & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004; from BofA Merrill Lynch, Attention: Prospectus Department, 4 World Financial Center, New York, NY 10080; and from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 100 Plaza One, Jersey City, NJ 07311. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation... (PR Newswire)
A new cloud over district Sep 15, 2009
He previously coached women's track for what is now called New Jersey City University and basketball at various private schools. Rouse was previously honored with an Achievers Recognition Award by the Capital District YMCA Black and Latino Achievers Program. (Albany Times Union)
today's Jersey Journal Sep 13, 2009
Jersey City NewsLocal news from The Jersey Journal ... On Sept. 8, 2009, the Jersey City City Council discussed the pay-to-play ordinance for over an hour at their caucus ... Slain Jersey City Police Detective Marc DiNardo was among five people inducted yesterday evening into the Circle of Honor surrounding the Journal Square 9/11 Memorial Fountain. (NJ.com -- News)
Wall Street Slips After 5-Day Rally as Oil Weighs Sep 12, 2009
"Both equities and oil are exhausted. Money has been coming out of dollar into equities and holding up energy all this week," said Peter Kenny, managing director at Knight Equity Markets in Jersey City, New Jersey. But he added that as long as the U.S. dollar remains weak, stocks will not see a hefty correction as cash continues to move out of the dollar and into risk-associated assets. (ABC News -- Wire)
Attorney General Holder Leads Special Remembrance For Law Enforcement Officers Who Died On 9/11 Sep 12, 2009
Superintendent Morrone was in his office in Jersey City on September 11 when the hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center. "As head of the agency, he certainly could have set up a command post at a safe distance away from the action, from which to direct the rescue effort. But that wasn't Fred Morrone," Mr. Floyd recalled. (PR Newswire)
Hispanics Face Higher Cancer Risk from Breathing Household Chemicals Sep 12, 2009
In the New Jersey city, six out of every 1,000 were at risk, and in Los Angeles, four out of every 1,000. Experts say such a high cancer danger from a single source is highly unusual. (Scientific American)
Events will remember 9/11 Sep 10, 2009
For those willing to travel to Jersey City, a reception will be held at the Sept. 11 memorial in Liberty State Park tomorrow. The memorial stands on the waterfront and looks toward the lower Manhattan skyline, the former location of the World Trade Center towers. (NJ.com -- Times)
Texas couple pleads guilty in Afghanistan fraud Sep 10, 2009
Two former Jersey City officials have pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, the first guilty pleas in a years-long probe that resulted in 44 arrests, including some state lawmakers, mayors and several rabbis ... Khalil is a former zoning official and also served as Jersey City's director of health and human services. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
One Drink Too Many on the New Jersey Turnpike Sep 10, 2009
Today s Star-Ledger is reporting a conference taking place at a hotel in Jersey City dealing with Homeland Security, most particularly the cybersecurity threat. I m not too sure about the threat and what cybersecurity might mean. (The American Conservative)
29 hepatitis B cases tied to one N. J. doctor Sep 10, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - New Jersey health officials are urging 2,000 more patients to get tested for hepatitis B and other blood-borne diseases following an outbreak linked to a single doctor's office. In March, the state told nearly 2,800 of Dr. Parvez Dara's patients to get tested after several were diagnosed with hepatitis B. Officials say there are now 29 positive cases, plus 68 others who tested positive for antibodies that cannot be definitively linked to the outbreak. (MSNBC -- Health)
Slavin enjoys special week Sep 9, 2009
Naomi Bressler of New Jersey Policy Perspective wrote an article on Jersey City abatement policy ... Slavin was among numerous military volunteers at The Barclays, a PGA tournament played at Liberty National in Jersey City Aug. 27-30 ... Most of all, Slavin and his fellow military volunteers came away with a golf bagful of fond memories, which made the daily trek from Mercer County to Jersey City more than worthwhile. (NJ.com -- Times)
2 Lengthy Police Chases Mark Holiday Weekend In NJ Sep 8, 2009
A 54-year-old Jersey City woman called police Saturday night and told them that Eleanor Valdenarro would not let her out of the SUV, which was on the Turnpike in Mercer County and headed south. State troopers followed the vehicle to the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, where Valdenarro, 44, of Dumont, refused to pull over. (CBS 2, NY)
Jay in the life Sep 7, 2009
I went to a golf tournament and saw Tiger tee off at Liberty Park, the same Jersey City spot Hova rocked for All Points West ... I went to a golf tournament and saw Tiger tee off at Liberty Park, the same Jersey City spot Hova rocked for All Points West. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
won $100,000 Sep 6, 2009
Several Jersey City residents shared their dreams of spending the $207 million Mega Millions jackpot today while buying lottery tickets at a Journal Square convenience store. Popular video categories. (NJ.com -- News)
Hary named West Windsor business administrator Sep 5, 2009
Hary, a native of Perth Amboy, holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science from Rutgers University, a master's degree in business administration from Monmouth University and a master's degree in health sciences from the former Jersey City State University. Morgan cast the only vote against Hary's appointment, saying he was not criticizing Hary's qualifications, just the failure to interview other candidates. (NJ.com -- Times)
Promotion at Bancroft puts King in charge of designing its giving program Sep 5, 2009
Prior to Bancroft, she was the director of major gifts and volunteers development at the in Jersey City. She also has experience in development positions with , the Foundation for New Jersey Public Broadcasting and the American Heart Association. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
charged with assault by auto after the 8:39 p.m. accident at Washington and Grand streets Sep 5, 2009
Jersey City NewsLocal news from The Jersey Journal ... Several Jersey City residents shared their dreams of spending the $207 million Mega Millions jackpot today while buying lottery tickets at a Journal Square convenience store ... A man was arrested and charged with the reckless component of assault with an auto after he hit two pedestrians who were walking in Downtown Jersey City late last night, a Jersey City spokesman said. (NJ.com -- News)
Brothers in arms reunited Sep 4, 2009
When they meet, Vazquez, a former Jersey City councilman and deputy mayor, will present Segawa, a retired postal worker, with the keys to his city of 250,000 residents ... Vazquez, now the director of Veterans Affairs in Jersey City after serving for 12 years as a councilman and one term as deputy mayor, said he has tried during the years to try to find Segawa using Google ... In addition to the keys to the city, Vazquez will present Segawa with a citation from the Jersey City Veterans Affairs... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* Outsider Slocum seizes opportunity for Barclays win Sep 1, 2009
REUTERS , JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009, Page 19. Heath Slocum made the most of opportunity on Sunday, holding off Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els to win US$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
AP Top News at 11:20 p.m. EDT Aug 31, 2009
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Heath Slocum might have been the one player no one expected to win The Barclays. He was locked in a tense battle over the final hour Sunday at Liberty National with some of the biggest names in golf-Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els. (NJ.com -- News)
* Marino and Goydos share the lead after third Barclays round Aug 31, 2009
REUTERS, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY Monday, Aug 31, 2009, Page 19. A birdie hat-trick propelled Steve Marino into a tie for the lead with fellow American Paul Goydos after the Barclays Classic third round on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
should be open Aug 30, 2009
Several Jersey City residents shared their dreams of spending the $207 million Mega Millions jackpot today while buying lottery tickets at a Journal Square convenience store ... The long-awaited Long Slip pedestrian walkway linking the Hoboken and Jersey City waterfronts is complete and ready for use, except for one problem: It's not open to the public yet ... It connects the downtown section of Hoboken to the Newport area of Jersey City, built up by mega developer the LeFrak family. (NJ.com -- News)
* Bader takes early lead at Safeway Aug 30, 2009
REUTERS, JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. US Tour rookie Webb Simpson took advantage of milder afternoon conditions to shoot a three-under-par 68 for a two-stroke lead after Fridays second round of the Barclays Classic. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
US Tour rookie grabs two-shot lead in New Jersey Aug 30, 2009
JERSEY CITY (New Jersey): US Tour rookie Webb Simpson took advantage of milder afternoon conditions to shoot a three-under 68 for a two-stroke lead after Fridays second round of the Barclays Classic. After a miserable morning of heavy rain and gusty wind that saw early starters manage only two sub-par rounds, Simpson emerged from a four-man tussle for the lead by matching the low round of the day for a 36-hole total of eight-under 134. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)