What's Broken in Teaneck

With the new Council organizing in two weeks, the question that many residents are asking is what is broken and what can Council fix.

One of my personal issues is the parks. I am very pleased that Teaneck has so many parks, but often when I take my nephew to Votee, the track is cracked, the grass is growing and in some areas I feel like I am walking in swamp land.

Another broken area is our building department. Last year when I had to pave my driveway, I left the building department very frustrated and angry.

And what about our taxes. With no more County connection, will we ever see any more aid in Teaneck?

These are just some of the issues that are on my mind.

What do you think we should tell Council is broken?

What the?

I remember watching the super bowl a few years back during half time and seeing what I thought I saw, the now "famous wardrobe malfunction".

At first I had a "what the?" moment. It took several replays for it to really sink in.

Well I had another "what the?" moment tonight. Even though I couldn't get past the hall doors of the standing room only Council meeting, I was able to hear the entire meeting.

Ok, the poll workers issue was handled and I am glad the Council passed a resolution. Now the County can take it from here.

Feit gave a great speech. Kates was all over the place with her speech, but touched on the Honis comment a little. Parker once again sat silent about Honis.

And now comes the "what the?" moment. Honis attacked the people that were offended by her comments and challenged them to help abolish the death penalty on a Federal level. I was looking around the room at her supporters as they all said "what the?".

I don't want to speak for her because she was too busy boasting about her election, but I think Toffler cringed again. Gussen jumped on her statements with I think a "what the?" and then Katz spoke and also criticized her for standing on principle and not acknowledging and apologizing for her insensitive comment.

The "truth" is, I am embarrassed to have our town represented by Ms. Honis and I think her supporters feel the same way.

So to Monica Honis, "what the?"Please resign.

Loretta Eats Crow

After several days of glossy mailings, negative campaigning, letters, negative flyers, robo calls and countless out of state canvassers that were working for the AFL-CIO and being paid by "someone" $100 per day (plus food and hotel), it appears to have been a big waste of money and time.

Senator Weinberg's people lost in almost every district challenged. So what will be the future of the Teaneck Democrats and who is to credit and blame for this big defeat? In my opinion, some of the blame goes to the Teaneck Dems themselves that have used their position on County Committee to mount campaigns against (insert your choice here) and not lobby for (same).

Some of the losers are:
Paul Cunningham (the current chair)
Almita Honis (mother of the infamous Monica Honis)
Alan Sohn
The Gussen family

So what does this mean for Teaneck residents and what was really won last night.

Was this another Ferierro v Weinberg fight?

Was this a Teaneck new v Teaneck old? Or were there many people disenfranchised by the Teaneck Democrats that it was time for a change.

Only time will tell if Loretta will start delivering more money to Teaneck.

Maybe we will finally qualify for (miraculously) school funding or extraordinary aid.

But one thing is for certain, with so many unhappy losers, the fights have just begun.

The Great Teaneck Theory

I am not sure who needs the medication or what type to prescribe. There are many that seem to be suffering from Bipolar Hypocritical Cynics Syndrome. They claim they want clean campaigning and then Teaneck Divided sends out nasty divisive letters, postcards and ads.

Other blogs kvetch in a post of "have yourself a cup of...." And then go on to post links to community hate meetings and recently attacks Mayor Katz for putting together a happy feel good Teaneck video (with his own money).

At today's Memorial Day street fair, Senator Weinberg's booth was giving out dirty, negative campaign literature about the upcoming June primary. To my surprise, it was the same graphics that was used in the May Council election. Is it TRUE that the Senator's office was behind a local, non partisan Teaneck election? Say it aint so!

Negative campaigning: Now that doesn't sound like the sweet Weinberg we all know and love.

Did I see our Deputy Mayor Parker's name on a Democratic County Committee election as a candidate?

So what is the moral of today's "truth" lesson? Hypocrisy is an active sport in Teaneck and our non partisan government is a great cover. It should really be called non participation government, oh, unless you are a Weinberg Democrat.

Monica in the Hot Seat

At Tuesday nights Council meeting Council member Honis was questioned again about her Gas Chamber remark and again she didn't comment.

The question I have is, the fact that she was just reelected, is her remarks a mute point or should our elected officials be responsible for their words and actions.

(We all remember Galluci and the fire dept comments)

I keep hearing excuses about her.

Ok, so let me understand this. She votes to raise our taxes and contributes nothing on Council (how many council listed items in the last four years did she initiate- i was just told none- calling Mr Abbot and Mr Sohn- please confirm)

Now she is insensitive to her constituents.

I wasn't the biggest Monica supporter before, but now, to protect the integrity of Teaneck, Monica must go.

Let's Move On

Results are in, the council format has been established.
Lets hear about what they should do next:
Build out American Legion Drive

Jitneys

Swim club ?.....

And here on in you need to use a registered "name" to post- the 250 postings of the last string appear to be from 10 people, bitter and hateful if i may say so.

The Results are in...

Toffler 3354- winner
Monica 2990- winner
Hameedudin 2905- winner

Rudolph 2851
Robinson 2830
Jackson 2571
Goldman 2126
Rose 1311

The Final Countdown

In less then 24 hours Teaneck residents will find out if the town will fall in to the hands of fiscally irresponsible management as demonstrated by years of Monica Honis votes and the vocal supporters of Teaneck Divided; or will Teaneck residents have proper fiscal management as demonstrated by Goldman and Team Teaneck.

Oh- Just in case the Abott Meter is broken, yes, Toffler's mail and ads have been negative.

So, who is going to win this wacko election.

Put your prediction on the record. And use creative names so I don't have to stop allowing anonymous postings.

Where is Weinberg?

Silence is deafening.


Loretta Weinberg has been a visible fixture in Teaneck politics for many years. (for the record I have never met her personally)

She sent out a mailing 2 years ago for Parker and 8 others in an election for four seats (we all remember it as the letter referring to voting for some people because of their gender).

She sent out a letter supporting Katz, Dworkin and Honis several years before that and two employees from her office were in attendance at the Monday night north east block association/ Teaneck United rally for Honis.

She also tried to create a forum this week with members of the Hispanic community for " her candidates" (I assume Honis, Toffler and Jackson- Inside Bergen.com has seemed to indicate as that they are Weinberg supported).

So my question is-- WHERE IS WEINBERG?:


Monica Honis probably said one of the most insensitive comments to the Jewish Community and probably all communities for that matter. A couple of key elected officials and supporters are noticeably silent.

This is not election fodder, this woman should not be on our Council.

Toffler made her NY Times comment that offended many in the Jewish Community:::::no apology

Honis makes her public comment about "the gas chamber"::::::no apology.

Does Weinberg really stand with them? And is this behavior acceptable?

New Poll

See the new poll to the left

I am speechless

"going to the council without my running mates would be like going to the gas chamber"

"I chose my words very carefully knowing full well there was a 98 percent chance that some person would take my words and turn them around to make them something they were not meant to be"

Sure monica

"And the Truth shall set you Free"

Calling All Hypocrites and Kvetchers

The Team Teaneck aka Katz Team has come under fire this week for an ad that was put out by Robinson. This was their "dirty" piece. To me, it was their "truth" piece. Honis has a horrible public record on taxes. Katz wrote in the County Seat and Suburbanite that she:
1) voted for a police hiring package that would cost taxpayers over 60,000,000.
2) voted against the financial advisory board
3) voted against the new Glenpointe office building that would bring in over 800,000 in new taxes.
4) Voted against the budget that will deliver a zero municipal tax increase

What has she done for the taxes?

So what's the problem with Robinson pointing out the "truth". Maybe because its combating all of Monica's lies. After all, it is Teaneck United that has attacked the revaluation at these forums, so I can't blame Robinson for pointing out another one of Mayor Monica's smoke and mirror shows.

And who has been slinging mud? Could it be negative campaigning when Teaneck United holds a public forum at St. Marks Church filled with lies and innuendos with the only purpose to defeat Team Teaneck. Or maybe its negative when Teaneck United goes on a writing blitz and attacks Team Teaneck in the Suburbanite and the Record.

Or is it negative when Honis attacked Katz at the Bryant school and in the Record.

No this is not negative campaigning.

So let's move on.

How about Teaneck United's Tooth Fairy Ad about the Council.

Has anyone seen the police report against a certain Teaneck United organizer that allegedly verbally assaulted and harassed a Team Teaneck supporter from the north east.( Ax of the Record and Prosnitz have the Suburbanite have them)

Or maybe you have spoken to the merchants on Teaneck Road that were allegedly badgered by a Teaneck United supporter and North East Teaneck Road Block Association President.

Or the countless emails from Bill Morning attacking Team Teaneck. How about the Abbot family assault machine? Does that count?

Have we been sleeping or is denial no longer a river in Teaneck.

I am glad to see Robinson finally striking back. I was beginning to think that Team Teaneck had no back bone.

What's Eating The Abbots?

A posting on Teaneck Progress by "is the election over yet" details specific examples of censorship by Tom Abbot. I always wondered what those removed posts were all about (ones removed within minutes).

here is the link- sorry i can't do anything fancy with it

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=28495920&postID=3977512904577253609

Two of the most vocal negative people(s) in this campaign have been Alan Sohn and The Abbot Family. And I am sure they will, and have been the first to criticize negative campaigning, but their failure to hold them selves to the same standards is modern day hypocrisy.

They probably justify it as spreading the "truth", a word we are very familiar with and appreciate here at Teaneck Truth. For the most part, we know Sohn's history and root of anger, but how do you explain the Abbots. They have painted a public picture as "we stand for all good and pure and can't accept the evil head of Ferriero or whatever his name is from Bergen County". But many in Abbot's circle of friends still questioned the extent of his dedication and drive to go against "what's his face" from Bergen County. To the extent of working and frolicking with the same group of people that have tormented, abused and badgered Mrs. Abbot while she dedicated many years to the Board of Education in Teaneck. The same group that aligned themselves last year with others to successfully oust Barbara Ostroth. The same group that has been vocal and antagonistic to almost every dedicated elected official from Frank Hall, to Kielizek, to Jackie Kate's husband to the current Mayor Katz. And yes, we know what Senator many in this group coincidentally have very close ties to, though we thought it was a coincidence.

I was ready to take this at face value that the Abbot's have switched teams, made amends, buried the hatchet, water under the bridge. It happens. This is politics.
But then I read last weeks Suburbanite and I couldn't help but notice a little article about a House of Worship on Queen Anne. And the most vocal critics were, that's right, the Abbots. (as well as his posts on Teaneck Progress re this topic)

Is this coincidence or is there some kind of connection between their over the top public dislike of Mayor Katz and Team Teaneck and the project in their back yard. Have they just discovered "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". Have they sold their principles and beliefs and genuinely believe that Monica Honis walk on water and the crew associated and endorsed by their former detractors are whats best for Teaneck.

I think in life when people have biases, they tend to have blinders on.

I think I know have truly seen the meaning of " Bite your nose, spite your face".
Good bye good Teaneck, the Abbots are mad.

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Teaneck Divided Has Changed It Name

For Immediate Release
Contact: Teaneck Divided

It's official. Teaneck Divided has changed its name to Teaneck Abusive.

Ok, here is the latest email going around town. Rumor has it, A certain person, who's name we shall not mention, but let's just say he or she lives on Shepard (and may be one of the organizers of Teaneck Divided and member of the Northeast Block Association).

Ok, back to the story, she went to Teaneck Road Merchant (s) and said if you don't take down the Team Teaneck sign their store will be boycotted. It doesn't end there. She then (allgedly) called a TeamTeaneck supporter in the Northeast and used some very harsh sailor language, to the point that I understand there is a police report floating around. The rumors going around is that the Teaneck Abusive members have spoken to many merchants and residents that have dared to support TeamTeaneck.
I know that Tom Abbot and Alan Sohn will somehow draw a connection between the moon, the stars County Politics and Rudolph made her do it, and I understand. But, for the rest of us, I ask, is this the leadership we are looking for in Teaneck?
I may just be voting for Ned too.



and there is more to come...

I'm taking out my "What If" Crystal Ball

There is a lot of talk about Monica Honis wanting to be the Mayor. Rumor has it, that she is already telling people that she will be the top vote getter and that Audra Jackson is not even going to win. Since Parker bumped her for Deputy, last time, Monica wants to return the favor this year.

So Mayor Monica, will lead the charge for no more progress, continued reduction in services, and more tax increases. She will appoint Bill Morning as community relations specialist, Marty Cramer as Township Attorney, Ron Schwartz as Zoning Board Attorney, Mildred Tucker as Planning Board Chair, Sandy Loft as Board of Adjustment Chair, they have a Manager already interviewed and waiting.

Teaneck's future is not looking good.

The nice community we all love will be turned upside down. You can't manage a town with hate and anger.

I just woke up in a cold sweat. Is it May 13th yet?

Good bye Mayor Katz (and your ugly green tie) say hello to Mayor Monica.

Save Teaneck!!