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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (JUNE 3, 2025)(CNBNEWS)--During the Gloucester City mayor and council meeting on May 27, 2025, a new salary schedule ordinance was approved on its second reading for elected officials, unclassified employees, and classified employees. This revised compensation structure is retroactive to January 1, 2025. For many years, the names of the individuals holding positions in the City of Gloucester City are omitted from the salary ordinance. Rather than providing transparency by naming individuals and their salaries, the city only offers job titles alongside the minimum and maximum salary ranges for those roles. It is crucial to remember that governmental entities do not generate their own revenue; they rely on the funds collected from taxpayers like you. Hence, you absolutely possess the right to view those names that are being withheld. You are also entitled to see the exact amount the employee is... Read more →

CNBNEWS OPINION The NEVER TRUMPSTERS are still lamenting Kamala's defeat to Donald J. Trump. Not only did she lose the election, but the margin by which she was defeated was staggering, leaving her supporters disheartened and frustrated. This hatred of him is endless. And, it is bemusing that some of these individuals are unable to give a reason for their hatred. Recently, a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worker in Florida directed her staff who were helping hurricane survivorsnot to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. The Daily Wire reported that the supervisor, Marn'i Washington, 38, told workers to avoid homes advertising 'Trump'. Whoopi Goldberg, who rose to prominence as a comic, was chosen for The View in 2006. Over her 18 seasons, she went from being a comedian to somehow becoming an expert in all things social and political. She echoed resentment towards Trump throughout... Read more →

By Annette Bakker Imagine receiving the shattering news that your daughter has cancer. Suddenly, you're battling for her life. In the midst of treatment, you're asked to sign a flurry of consent forms for her tissue to be donated for scientific research. CNBNews graphic file Seeking to help others devastated by the same cruel disease, you agree. But in a twist, you're never told how her tissue samples are actually being used -- or if they ever get used at all. You wouldn't be alone. I lead the Children's Tumor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting a rare genetic disease called neurofibromatosis, or NF. There's no cure for the condition, which causes tumors to grow on nerves. The families I work with are desperate for treatments. That's why they sign the many lengthy "informed consent" documents presented to them at hospitals, asking for permission to use tissue taken for research.... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews George E. Norcross III threatened the developer that he would “f**kyou up like you've never been f**ked up before. ~From the Indictment TRENTON, NJ (June 17, 2024)(CNBNEWS)--George E. Norcross III, also known as King George, the long-time South Jersey Democratic political boss, has been indicted today on racketeering charges by the State of New Jersey. Five others included in the indictment are Philip A. Norcross, George’s brother, Dana L. Reed, former Camden City Mayor William Tambussi, Sidney Brown, and John O’Donnell. George E. Norcross III sometimes called King George" by his enemies and friends alike CNBNews graphic file New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin stated that 68-year-old Norcross, along with the others named in the 111-page indictment, allegedly committed first-degree racketeering conspiracy and other offenses to advance the Norcross enterprise. Platkin made a bold accusation, stating that George Norcross led a "criminal enterprise" in... Read more →

New Jersey American Water Launches ‘Protect Our Watershed’ Art Contest Contest aims to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. CAMDEN, N.J. – MARCH 2024 – New Jersey American Water is now accepting entries for its annualProtect Our Watersheds art contest. All sixth-grade students in schools served by New Jersey American Water are eligible, as well as individual students who live in the company’s service areas. Art has the power to convey the beauty of New Jersey’s water resources and highlight the threats they face. This contest encourages students to tap into their creativity to express the importance of protecting New Jersey’s water resources. “By encouraging students to express the importance of protecting our watersheds creatively, we empower them to evoke empathy, provoke thought, and inspire action within their communities,” shared Denise Venuti Free, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs, New Jersey American Water. “Through this contest, we hope... Read more →

Passed peacefully after a brief illness on February 14, 2024, formerly of Audubon, Cherry Hill and most recently, Edgewater Park, NJ. Age 86 years. John, who was the longest-living Kraus, lovingly raised five children with his late wife, Joan, while attending Drexel University for his Mechanical Engineering degree. His children all attended college, which was one of his goals in life. He was a U.S. Army veteran and additionally served in the Army National Guard of NJ. He began his career in 1956 as "Jack" at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Lakehurst, NJ and by 1989 was promoted to Division Head in the Naval Air Community. Upon his retirement, he completed 45 years of service in the federal government. In recent years, his joy in life was spending time with his wife, Carol, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his nephews, Matthew (Meredith) and family and Samuel. John was predeceased... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--Tuesday, November 21, 2023, I appeared in Gloucester City Municipal Court to answer two trespassing charges for walking around the Cold Springs Elementary School and one theft charge. I took a children's bench that I thought was trash. When I learned that it wasn't trash, I contacted the police, returned the bench to the school, and placed it in the same trash pile from which I got it. At the November 21 hearing, I was given two choices: plead guilty or take the matter to trial. The penalty varies based on the value of the goods. The bench's value was set at $500. The penalty for a third-degree felony is 3 to 5 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000. Since October 10, a video of myself and my son, who was also charged, has appeared on the Gloucester... Read more →

The Main Line’s Newest Hotspot Steams into Bryn Mawr on Friday, November 18th Owner Jenny Hammer and Executive Chef Corey Baver Photo Credit: Ali Waxman After nearly two years idling in the station, The Pullman Restaurant & Bar has finally arrived on the Main line! Located at 39 Morris Avenue on the site of the former Tango Restaurant along the south side tracks of the Bryn Mawr train station, the newly renovated 7,000-square-foot space has been transformed into a chic new restaurant and supper club that harkens back to a bygone era of understated luxury and opulence. “The concept is a nod to the iconic Pullman dining cars of the 1940s, offering guests a quintessential railcar dining and drinking experience, but with a contemporary twist,” explained Roni and Jennifer Hammer of Two Dames Dining Group, the mother/daughter partners and visionaries behind the concept. “Our goal was to transport guests back... Read more →

by Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Contributor The United States Senate has passed a bill submitted by Sen. Marco Rubio (R, FL) to make Daylight Savings Time permanent. Sen. Rubio made some valid points in his bill. During the standard time when evening comes at 5:00 p.m. crime rate is higher, people become depressed due to Seasonal Affective Disorder and for an unknown reason, people have more heart attacks. There is also the hope, optimistically, that with more daylight kids will spend more time outside getting exercise. image courtesy of The Farmers Almanac Does Senate approval mean that Daylight Savings Time is a "done deal?" Sadly, No. In order for a bill to become a law both houses of Congress (Senate and the House of Representatives) have to approve it. It doesn't make any difference which house initiates the bill. In this case, it was begun and approved in the Senate... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews A Manhattan Cocktail Seeing John Barron’s name today in the comments section of our page reminded me of the 3 O’clock Manhattan gang that was active in the late 70s and 80s in Gloucester City. It was a select group, made up of longtime businessmen, politicians, and residents. Most every day during the week between 3 and 4 PM they would meet at the Brown Street home of John Lincoln or the Highland Blvd., home of Henry Barron. They would discuss what was happening in Gloucester City and at times what was going on in our country. So what is a Manhattan, you ask? A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey. It is a strong cocktail, something you... Read more →

By Todd DeFeo | The Center Square contributor Apr 14, 2021 (The Center Square) – The White House gave New Jersey a D+ grade for the state of its infrastructure. The report card follows President Joe Biden’s announcement of the American Jobs Plan. The more than $2 trillion initiative – what The White House terms “a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure” – ostensibly aims to improve transportation, child care, caregiving and broadband. “For decades, infrastructure in New Jersey has suffered from a systemic lack of investment,” the report says. “The need for action is clear.” According to the report, 502 bridges and more than 3,995 miles of highway in New Jersey are in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times in the Garden State have increased by 8.8%, and drivers pay an average of $713 annually in costs due to driving on roads in need of repair, The White House... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--On November 28, 2019. Age 89. (nee Nolan). Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 59 years to the late Riley K. Sampson. Loving mother of Maryann Deacon, Patricia Sampson, Teresa Andrews, Betsy Sherrer (Karl), Kathleen Murchake and Gerald Sampson (Rose). Cherished grandmom of Nicole, William, Christina, Melissa, Dillon, Alyson, Jamie, Tommy, Madison, Julia and Leah. Predeceased by her nine brothers and sisters. Patricia Ann Sampson Pat was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1948. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary's R.C. Church. St. Mary's RC Church (CNBNews photo) Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019 from 9 to 10:15 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM in church. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Mary’s... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Political activist Wil Levins will be installed as president of the Gloucester City Democratic Club, tonight (Monday). Levins was a former CNBNews columnist (On Point by Wil Levins) who ran for city council in 2009 as an Independent. In 2011 he ran for state assembly as a Republican. Levins, the former chairman of the Gloucester City Republican Club, has been a member of the Democratic Club since 2013. Over the years there have been a number of local Republicans and Independents politicians who have switched to the Democrat side of the aisle for one reason or another. For turning their back on their former colleagues many of those individuals ended up with a well-paying job in Gloucester City or elsewhere in South Jersey. Levins was asked if he had been promised a job or anything else for changing political parties. “No new... Read more →

RELATED: CNBNEWS POINT OF VIEW by Bill Cleary CHEER-To the new owner of the former Red Mill Tavern building, 500 unit block of South Broadway, Gloucester City for taking that run down property and fixing it up. A big improvement! Thank you for showing Community Pride. JEER-The 2010-11 Gloucester City School District budget totaled $38.8 million. The 2011-12 budget was $45 million and the 2012-13 budget totals almost $48 million or approximately $10 million more than two years ago. Yet school enrollment, around 2000 students, has remained the same for a number years. So why does the budget continue to climb? Those in charge will point to the fact that City residents are only paying a small portion of the school budget. For example this year because of state and federal monies the estimated amount is $18 million. “Why should any City resident complain? “It is not coming out of... Read more →

cnbnews.net CNBNEWS-You have been busy trying to resurrect the Republican Party in Gloucester City. Though you are in the minority, what do you point to as a positive sign for your Municipal Party? WL - One thing we have tried to accomplish over the past two years is to show people that just because we are the minority Party doesn't mean we are an irrelevant Party. In 2011, Republicans won in Gloucester City polls for the first time in decades. Though we were not successful in our efforts last year, I was very encouraged by the optimistic indicators given by Gloucester City's voters. CNBNEWS-What do you attribute to these results? WL - Part of it was being the hometown guy on the ballot however, I believe our message played the biggest role. I think it really spoke to a growing cross-section of voters and showed that not every issue has... Read more →

Earlier this week, South Jersey Citizens United released a statement decrying the Courier-Post’s decision to give George Norcross a seat on their editorial board. Though the Courier-Post is a privately held company that can appoint whomever they choose to their editorial board, I find this decision to be a sad testament to their lack of journalistic objectivity and political bias. READ THE SJCU PRESS RELEASE HERE There is no doubt that republicans are the minority party in Camden County, however this area of the state has tens of thousands of conservative minded residents who deserve to have a voice in a newspaper that attests to serve the entire region. We support Tom Crone of the South Jersey Citizens United and agree with their position. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SJCU's WEBSITE The following is our letter the Courier-Post’s editorial board. We encourage all residents who feel the same on... Read more →