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I agree with you 100% about religion, those are also my views. but..... in prison a violent form of islam is being taught. Period. I also think it's shameful that people call you names for stateing your opinion.

and i want to add, you guys have gone way off subject bringing religion into it.....

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Beg to differ. Somethings are not a written fact. I come from a family background that practices islam and i can tell you that a very violent form of this religion IS being taught in prisons not only across america but across the world. It just is, whether you find articles on it or not it has many islam leaders very worried. Might i also add that one of the solid purposes of prison in the US is rehabiltation. Beacuse of this, violent religion passes through the system, and upon release is a time bomb ready to go off.

Oh Healy this is shameful

"Beldini, 74, is charged with conspiracy to commit extortion by taking $20,000 in illegal campaign contributions. Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy said Thursday the charges were "a little shocking."

"I have full faith in Leona," Healy said. "She's a good friend of mine ? was and will be."

There is not one possible excuse for what this woman did. A person is not lead into a life of crime they choose a life of crime. She knew the road she was heading down, and she knew when she got there that it was just plain WRONG period. She made the choice to continue down this road and she got what she deserved as did her husband.

New Jersey's corruption problem is the worst, if not the worst, in the nation," said another FBI official.

Incredibly, included in the sting was a kidney salesman who allegedly, "enticed vulnerable people to give up their kidneys for $10,000. This man would then turn around and sell the kidney for $160,000," said the FBI.

here is the complete list:

List of the 44 New Jersey officials, others in FBI sweep and the charges they face
by The Jersey Journal
Thursday July 23, 2009, 12:18 PM
The U.S. Attorney's Office has released the names of the New Jersey officials and others picked up this morning and charged with crimes that range from extorting money to money laundering. One person was charged with human organ trafficking.

Here's the list of those arrested and/or charged with political corruption:

• Moshe Altman, 39, of Monsey, NY, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right & money laundering

• Charlie Ammon, 33, of Lakewood, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Leona Beldini, 74, of Jersey City, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Peter Cammarano III, 32, of Hoboken, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion
under color of official right

• Joseph Cardwell, 68, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with agreeing to offer bribe to public
official

• Joseph Castagna, 53, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Guy Catrillo, 54, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with attempted extortion under color
of official right

• Edward Cheatam, 61, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right & attempted extortion

• Dennis Elwell, 64, of Secaucus, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Itzak Friedlander, 41, of Union City, NJ, charged with money laundering conspiracy

• Richard Greene, 45, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• John Guarini, 59, of Bayonne, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Shimon Haber, 34, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering conspiracy

• Denis Jaslow, 46, of Wall, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Maher A. Khalil, 39, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right & attempted extortion

• James P. "Jimmy" King, 67, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion
under color of official right

• Louis Manzo, 54, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Michael Manzo, 53, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Ronald Manzo, 65, of Bayonne, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Michael Schaffer, 58, of Hoboken, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Lori Serrano, 37, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• Jack Shaw, 61, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color
of official right

• L. Harvey Smith, 60, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Anthony R. Suarez, 42, of Ridgefield, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Vincent Tabbachino, 68, of Fairview, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right & money laundering

• Daniel M. Van Pelt, 44, of Waretown, NJ, charged with attempted extortion under color
of official right

• Mariano Vega, 59, of Jersey City, NJ, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under
color of official right

• Lavern Webb-Washington, 60, of Jersey City, charged with conspiracy to commit extortion
under color of official right

• Jeffrey Williamson, 57, of Lakewood, NJ, charged with attempted extortion under color
of official right

For the charge of conspiracy to commit extortion under color of official right and/or attempted
extortion under color of official right, the maximum statutory penalties are 20 years in federal
prison and a maximum statutory fine of $250,000.

For the charge of agreeing to offer a bribe payment to a public official, the maximum statutory
penalties are 10 years in Federal prison and a maximum statutory fine of $250,000.

Here's the list of those charged with money laundering/iIlegal money remitting:

• Eliahu Ben Haim, 58, of Long Branch, NJ, charged with money laundering.

• Schmulik Cohen, 35, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering and illegal money
transmitting.

• Levi Deutsch, 37, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Yeshayahu Ehrental, 65, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering and illegal
money transmitting.

• Mordchai Fish, 56, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Yolie Gertner, 30, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• David S. Goldhirsh, 30, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Saul Kassin, 87, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Edmund Nahum, 56, of Deal, NJ, charged with money laundering.

• Abe Pollack, 40, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Lavel Schwartz, 57, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Binyomin Spira, 28, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Naftoly Weber, 40, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering.

• Arye Weiss, 34, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with money laundering and illegal money
transmitting.

One person charged with human organ trafficking:

• Levy-Izhak Rosenbaum, 58, of Brooklyn, NY, charged with conspiracy to transport human
organs

For the charge of conspiring to commit money laundering, the maximum statutory penalties are
20 years in Federal prison and a maximum statutory fine of $250,000.

For the charge of conspiring to conduct an illegal money transmitting business, the maximum
statutory penalties are 5 years in Federal prison and a maximum statutory fine of $250,000.

For the charge of conspiring to transport human organs, the maximum statutory penalties are 5
years in Federal prison and a maximum statutory fine of $250,000.

My prayers are with the family. R.I.P

from a creditable source. I am hopeing that it is not true. But sadly i am afraid that it is.

I think one of those police officers passed tonight. Mark Dinardo. Can anyone confirm this?

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Check your personal inbox, i just sent you a message

Kinda funny. They were talking in greek, ( in the background) so i could understand them. This happens in the streets of Athens every second with cabbies.

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Actually, she should be outlawed to ever own any type of pet again.

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Actually it takes away your freedom to not be screened. In other words it takes away your choice, which in reality means you loose your freedom. I personally dont mind the screening, but I just wanted to correct and point out that your statement is incorrect.

I was also told that exchange place would be the only station they would be screening at.

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I was screened this morning at exchange place. WHATEVER.
No biggie, no delay, no complain.

It was fireworks, scared the heck out of me while i was out there walking my dogs. Came from down jersey ave some where.

This weekend I noticed a lot of Ferrell cats have made the park their home.

I think it?s going to be a long wait, just plan on not using it for the rest of the summer, and if they finish sooner than it?s a plus. I think they are doing a fine job. I never thought of the park as beautiful before, though some parts of it were prettier than others. The park is/was very convenient. I realize how darn lazy I am by having the convenience taken away from me. I actually have to walk my dogs now, and guess what, they love it!!!!! Shame on me.
I welcome any change, and look forward to the renovation and the park being prettier than it was. No more ?cement park? and the value of my cement home goes up.... YIPPIE

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I checked just now for Fios, It is not avaiable for 8th street hamilton park.

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Its things like this that got the man re elected. Thank you Steve.

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I do not just wish it. I have made 4 phone calls already, and i know 4 other people that have made those calls. They just dont want to give us trash cans!

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I hear you. But... we need more trash cans. I have been carrying it inside and throwing it out at home. There was a few on 9th, now there is 1. There are far too many dogs in this area, and 1 trash can. ( they took the others away) They need more trash cans period. Maybe (big maybe) there would be less dog poop.

i wish they had trash cans around the park. Theres no place to throw the poop even if you do pick it up.

Even more dangerous in a city where the fire can spread VERY fast and destroy a block in a mater of minutes.

or a great savings account just in case you blow up the hood. Other than that, yup you should be just fine

Or burn the place down

NOPE... I am staying. Cant wait for that first pee in the park.

Woman ( i'm not going to get into other groups) have been given the right to vote since 1920. That means that 89 years ago that was not a choice for us. I am sure some of us have grandmothers that are that old. Why on earth a woman would not exercise her right to vote is mind boggling to me... LAzy LAzy.... I talked to 3 moms yesterday that didnt even know it was election day. That made me mad.

i am glad they stop at 3:30, and i really do not want the noise there on the weekends. I think they are doing a decent job, and i cant wait till the park is finished and ready to be enjoyed, whenever that will be.