Quorum Call
News from the District
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From the office of Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney
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A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSEMBLYMAN
Dear Friends,
Thank you for viewing my June 2022 Newsletter. Enclosed you will find some pertinent updates from the past month in my office and Trenton, as well as what is on the horizon for the upcoming month.
The budget process is in full swing, with the budget committees in both the General Assembly and Senate meeting frequently to develop the state budget. June is always a busy month for us in Trenton, as we are frequently called into voting sessions until the budget process is complete.
This past month, I contacted the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to report cases of unemployment fraud that were reported to my office by a constituent. I also contacted the Director of the Motor Vehicle Commission about the inaccessibility of appointments to obtain a REAL ID.
My office is working with the MVC to bring mobile REAL ID licensing centers to the district. Currently, there are the following dates in Legislative District 40, and I will update you as more become available:
June 30, 2022 from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM at the Franklin Lakes Fire Headquarters (1 Bender Court, Franklin Lakes, NJ)
August 2, 2022 in Midland Park (time/location TBD)
August 4, 2022 in Franklin Lakes (time/location TBD)
I am in contact with the MVC to establish mobile licensing center appointments in Wyckoff, Wayne, and Cedar Grove, and will advertise the dates, times, and locations once they are confirmed.
Also, Legislative District 40 residents should be aware that there will be a road project done on Route 208, spanning from Route 4 to Route 287, starting Tuesday, May 31, 2022. This will be done to re-pave and stripe the highway. Please expect temporary lane closures and allow yourself extra time if commuting on Route 208.
Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will never stop working for you and all of my constituents across my district and New Jersey. I wish you all a wonderful month of June!
All the best,
Kevin J. Rooney
Assemblyman
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ASSEMBLYMAN ROONEY HARD AT WORK IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE
Assemblyman Rooney has been working diligently in the New Jersey General Assembly, actively evaluating legislation in both the Assembly Appropriations and Consumer Affairs committees, of which he is a member.
During committee meetings this month, the Appropriations Committee debated and discussed bills regarding food shortages, SNAP and food stamps, senior citizen farmers markets, and school meals for children, hearing expert testimony as well as the comments of interested stakeholders from around New Jersey. The Consumer Affairs Committee also discussed multiple bills regarding consumer protection requirements for service contract providers and stricter notice requirements for consumer fraud and anti-trust violations.
Assemblyman Rooney has sponsored and co-sponsored multiple bills making their way through different committees on a wide array of topics and is currently reviewing frequent updates on the state budget process.
He is also engaged in his capacity as a Commissioner on the New Jersey Statewide Fire Safety Commission, where he is working to solve a municipal fire department dispute and discussed the effects of new regulations coming out, including firefighter use of cannabis, mulch, and food truck safety at the Commission's monthly meeting.
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ASSEMBLYMAN ROONEY ATTENDS "VET FEST"
May 15, 2022 ~ Assemblyman Rooney attended the 3rd annual VET FEST Music & Food Truck Festival in Wayne, a concert for homeless veterans. Attendees were able to enjoy some sunshine and great music and food with the veterans, while supporting a program that seeks to prevent homelessness among our veteran families. Assemblyman Rooney was able to support the cause with Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and Wayne Township Mayor Christopher Vergano.
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ASSEMBLYMAN ROONEY ATTENDS MEMORIAL DAY PARADES IN DISTRICT 40
May 28-30, 2022 ~ Assemblyman Rooney attended town parades in observance of Memorial Day around the 40th Legislative District, including Little Falls, Totowa, and Wyckoff. Many local residents and constituents enjoyed the event along the parade route, with the local governing bodies and numerous community organizations working together to make these events such a success. The Memorial Day parades were a wonderful tribute to all the men and women of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom.
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CELEBRATING OUR FUTURE LEADERS
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ASSEMBLYMAN ROONEY ATTENDS
PIONEER ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY
May 20, 2022 ~ Assemblyman Rooney had the honor of attending the commencement ceremony for the Pioneer Academy's graduating class of 2022 at the Wayne YMCA. The Pioneer Academy administration presented Assemblyman Rooney with a leadership award. Assemblyman Rooney and Mayor Christopher Vergano of Wayne addressed the crowd and graduating students. Each graduating senior was presented with a Legislative Citation from the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly on behalf of the Legislative District 40 Team. With musical performances, a tribute photo montage video, and excellent speakers, this ceremony was certainly a touching send off to the Class of 2022. Assemblyman Rooney congratulates all of the graduates and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.
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RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT
ON AND OFF THE FIELD
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ASSEMBLYMAN ROONEY ADDRESSES
CEDAR GROVE H.S. CHAMPION FOOTBALL TEAM
May 2, 2022 ~ Assemblyman Rooney joined with Senator Corrado and Assemblyman DePhillips to present a legislative proclamation to the Cedar Grove High School Panthers football team, whose outstanding level of play this season guided them to a state championship. Along with Mayor Peter Tanella, Deputy Mayor Joseph Maceri, and Council Members Kerry Peterson, Melissa Skabich, and Joseph Zichelli, the Legislative District 40 team recognized the incredible efforts put forth this season by the student athletes. Assemblyman Rooney addressed the team with congratulatory remarks and wishes each team member continued success both on and off the field.
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Flag Day ~ June 14, 2022
Flag Day is a holiday honoring the American Flag and commemorating its adoption on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
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Birthday of the United States Army ~ June 14, 2022
The Birthday of the United States Army is celebrated today, as the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies on June 14, 1775.
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Father's Day ~ June 19, 2022
Father’s Day is a holiday honoring fatherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June annually.
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Juneteenth ~ June 19, 2022
Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of slaves in states in rebellion against the Union.
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Pride Month ~ June 2022
LGBTQ+ Pride Month occurs in the month of June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which took place on June 28, 1969.
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Happy 100th Birthday, Franklin Lakes!
In March 1922, Franklin Lakes became a municipality following its departure from Franklin Township. Over the last 100 years, Franklin Lakes has evolved into one of New Jersey's premier communities and one of the most desirable places to live in our state.
Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney is proud to represent Franklin Lakes in the General Assembly as part of New Jersey's 40th Legislative District and wish continued success to Mayor Frank Bivona, the Township Council, Board of Education, residents, and businesses!
For more information on the Franklin Lakes Centennial and upcoming events to celebrate this milestone, ***READ HERE***.
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Wayne Police Lt. Robert Franco Awarded Valor Award
Lieutenant Robert Franco of the Wayne Police Department was awarded a Valor Award by the Essex County 200 Club at their recent awards dinner. Lt. Franco, along with Fairfield Police Lieutenant Frank Tracy and Officers Kevin Chen and James Ciampia, prevented an armed suspect from committing further harm to the public and their fellow officers in a collaborative effort to end a police chase at the interchange of Routes 23, 46, and 80 in Wayne almost two years ago. Assemblyman Rooney would like to commend Lt. Franco, Lt. Tracy, P.O. Chen, and P.O. Ciampia for their bravery in protecting their fellow sisters and brothers in blue as well as the general public from potential harm.
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Beware of Mail Fraud!
There have been reports of individuals receiving fraudulent letters via mail with the name and address of local police departments. These fraudulent letters are requesting personal information for their records. If you or someone you know have received one of these letters, DO NOT respond to them as they are fraudulent.
*This Scam Alert was first published by the Totowa, NJ Police Department.
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ROONEY'S RECIPE OF THE MONTH |
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Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney is a former champion of the Food Network show "Chopped!" and a passionate chef. He is happy to share his recipe for the month with our readers. |
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Grilled Marinaded Pork Chop Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eight-ounce Pork Chops bone-in or boneless Thick Cut works better for grilling.
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add your pork chops to large baggie add marinade.
- Marinate for 1 hour minimum, or up to 24 hours for the best flavor penetration.
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When ready to cook, remove the pork chops and discard the marinade. Grill the pork chops to your desired temperature.
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ROONEY ON THE RADIO
Are you listening? Tune in every 3rd Tuesday of the month to "The Frank Truatt Morning Show" on WTBQ 1110 AM & 93.5 FM and WGHT 1500 at 8:10AM, where we always discuss issues facing New Jersey residents, updates from the Legislature, and happenings in the communities in our area!
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EMPLOYMENT
My staff and I have received several queries about unemployment. Below are some helpful resources:
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