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TRENTON--With New Jersey’s gubernatorial election almost a week ago, the state will inaugurate Democrat Phil Murphy into office. This marks the end of the eight-year run of Chris Christie, who has a 15 percent approval rating according to Politico. New Jersey has spoken, and the state is ready for a change, but here’s a look back at Christie’s most notable accomplishments and blunders over the years.
One of his most notable accomplishments was when Hurricane Sandy made landfall and devastated the state. He was quick to respond after and toured the state with President Barack Obama to meet with people affected by the storm. He also fought the national government to get a Sandy aid package passed, showing his down-to-business attitude that carried through the rest of his time as governor.
Christie became the chairman of the White House Opioid Panel and has taken responsibility for fighting the opioid epidemic in New Jersey. He plans to spend $200 million dollars to fight the epidemic and to set an example for how the rest of the country should be handling the crisis.
This past summer, when the government reached an impasse due to Christie’s healthcare bill, the government was forced to shut down. This meant that state parks, motor vehicle commission offices, and courts were closed until the government reached an agreement. Christie was photographed with his family on one of the state beaches during Fourth of July weekend, thus sparking a lot of controversy. People also took to the internet to make a meme out of Christie, which were publicized in multiple newspapers and online.
‘Bridgegate’ was the turning point for Christie’s administration. Two lanes in Fort Lee were closed that lead to the George Washington Bridge, causing huge traffic backups for four days. Christie denied having anything to do with the lane closures, but investigations found that some people in Christie’s cabinet were directly involved and that the lanes were closed in order to punish Fort Lee’s mayor for not endorsing Christie. He later apologized and fired a staff member, but the scandal ultimately defined his time in office.
Sports Betting never materialized and the Dream Mall is a lingering nightmare! Phil Murphy will be taking the reins and let the New Jersey Green rush begin.
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“Perfection with Affection”
(Formerly Susie’s Grooming)
Susie Q’s Pet Grooming LLC is a business located at 65 Pine Street, in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Susie Bieniek was 16 years old when she began working in a kennel with dogs. She had such a love and passion for dogs and that love translated into her starting her own grooming business in 1999. Susie and her husband Edward both grew up around dogs and fell in love with each other and the dogs they shared together. However, in March of 2011, Susie passed away from cancer. Her husband Edward Bieniek made his wife a promise before she passed away that he would continue to run the business she had come to have such a passion and love for. Edward, a former Construction worker, kept the promise he made to his wife and the business remains open to this day and is now run by him. All of the staff at Susie Q’s are friendly, are animal lovers and have dogs of their own. Edward also owns four dogs and is a man that has a heart of gold. Edward works with dogs that have various illnesses and disabilities. He has the knowledge and skill on how to work with and care for special need dogs. I saw firsthand for myself him caring for a dog that has special needs on the day I was at his business. The dog very quickly responded to Edward’s caring and loving touch and immediately calmed down. To see someone who has such a love for animals, you know that this man is in the right kind of business! Edward also works with dogs that are able to spot bedbugs. In an exclusive interview with this NJnewjersey reporter, the owner of Susie Q’s Edward Bieniek stated, “The best part of working with dogs is getting to know the dogs he is grooming. Especially, the dogs that come in all matted and in really bad shape. To see how happy they are after a bath and grooming is what really makes my work so enjoyable.” All of the dogs he grooms are bathed in hypoallergenic shampoo called Tropi Clean. This shampoo is an all-natural product so you can be sure that your dog is getting the best products used on them when you bring them to Susie Q’s.
In addition to grooming, Edward also offers doggy day care and boarding if you are a customer of his. With a cage free environment, a large fenced in yard, a doggie door to the shop so the dogs can come and go in and out of the salon, and tons of toys to keep the dogs entertained, you can be sure your dog is getting the love and attention they need while they are in the care of Edward and his staff. So come and PAWS awhile at Susie Q’s.
In addition to all that this business has to offer, the owner Edward has a raffle with a different prize each month. Right now for the month of October, the raffle is for a free dog grooming. So come and get your dog groomed and pick up a FREE raffle ticket today! You can be sure that when you leave your dog at Susie Q’s they are in good hands. As Edward says, “If your dog is not becoming to you it should becoming to me.” So call Edward from Susie Q’s Pet Grooming LLC today to find out prices for grooming, day care or boarding at (732) 251-0500
Please book your appointment today at http://SusieQPetGrooming.myonlineappointment.com
By Barbara Sue Friedman-Writer/News Reporter www.NJnewjersey.com
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PISCATAWAY--If you were lucky enough to be at the Rutgers outdoor wrestling match against Maryland at High Point Solutions Stadium you were in for a real treat. Nick Suriano the Nationally ranked transfer from Penn State did not disappoint and won by technical fall. Nick wrestled in the 125 weight class. The Paramus native was tactically sound and took control of the match from the onset and never looked back. The next anticipated match was Scott DelVecchio at the 133 weight class. Scott is a 2 X NCAA Qualifier against Maryland Michael Doetsch a red shirt freshman. DelVecchio proved too much to handle for an 11-5 easy win. In the 141 weight class Michael Van Brill won in a close match 10-9 as he did a back flip to please the crowd. Rutgers grappler Richie Lewis won 15-0. Jordan agano from South Brunswick and now a Junior at Rutgers & NCAA Qualifier jumped out to an early 2 point lead in the 174 weight class division but couldn't handle the ensuing barrage from Maryland freshman Josh Ulgade. Ulgade went on to score eight unanswered points winning convincingly by a score of 8-2. Nicholas Gravina 184 weight class wins 10-4. Rutgers Kevin Mulligan Defeats Nick Capello in an easy victory 11-2. Rutgers Heavyweight Razohnn Gross a two sport athlete straight from playing on the RU football team a mere two years ago. His opponent from Maryland was Jr. Youssif Hemida 2017 National qualifier. Youssif controlled the action early taking a 2-0 lead after the second period en route to a 7-1 victory in Marylands 27-9 loss.
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Rutgers Wrestling fans will have another nice day to see this outdoor wrestling event with over 20,000 fans expected!
RUTGERS WRESTLING ROSTER FOR OUTDOOR EVENT AT HIGH POINT SOLUTIONS STADIUM THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4th at NOON
We are excited to announce the www.NJnewsjersey TEAM will be there covering the event!
125 NICK SURIANO
125 NICK DENORA
125 LUKE ECKLOF
125 ALEX MACKALL
125 SHANE METZLER
133 SCOTT DEVECCHIO
133 KYLE DINAPOLI
133 ZACH FIRESTONE
133 PETER LIPARI
149 ELEAZAR DELUCA
149 NICK SANTOS
141 ANTHONY ASHNAULT
141 ROBERT CLEARY
141 MICHAEL VAN BRILL
149 NICK SANTOS
157 RICHIE LEWIS
165 BRETT DONNER
165 JOHN VAN BRILL
174 JOSEPH GRELLO
174 WILLIE SCOTT
174 JORDAN PAGANO
184 NICHOLAS GRAVINO
197 MARC MCDONALD
197 KEVIN MULLIGAN
197 ANTHONY MESSNER
285 ALEX ESPOSITO
285 RAZOHNN GROSS
285 RALPH NORMANDIA
285 MATTHEW CORRENTI
285 DYLAN D'AMORE