David Cruz
@DavidCruzNJ
Covering New Jersey with pith & vigor for over 30 years. Host: Chat Box, Reporters Roundtable on NJPBS. All posts represent my opinions, not necessarily yours.
Here's how the state is helping you with those outrageous utility bill increases you did nothing new to incur. Suspending shutoffs for non-payment from July thru September. $30 bill "deferments" for July/August electricity, which you must pay starting in September. Um, thanks?
I never realized @kabirmoss was only 37. That means he was basically a child when we met, but so kind and smart and helpful I used to think he'll never last in the game. Yet here we were again, chopping it up during the @rasjbaraka campaign. Same sweet guy. Too good for us. #RIP.
What state has a budget process we should emulate? And where is the public more actively engaged in the process than NJ? “The system is broken” is like that scratched LP that’s stuck in a groove. These budgeteers are actually slapping each other five for a job well done right now
Our outdoor fundraiser for the Jersey City Latin Jazz Fest is approaching >> SAT. AUGUST 9, 4PM << LIVE music. 2 sets. Great food, drinks, scene makers & cool vibes. Limited seating is going fast. You must get tix in advance. @RiverviewJazzJC #jazz tinyurl.com/ywdm866c
PERSONAL NEWS. I'm hosting a swingin' outdoor fundraiser for Jersey City Latin JazzFest, AUG. 9, 4pm. LIVE music, delicious food/drinks & groovy times. Here's Bandleader Juanga Lakunza on the cláve, which is at the center of our live show. Limited TIX 👉🏽 shorturl.at/Zuuw2
I understand the 100 IG ads for that item I just browsed at the eStore. But why do I get the same hundred ads AFTER I bought the thing? I just bought the thing, algo bot. Does this make sense in some marketing way that I’m missing? Know what? I’m just gonna Google this. Thanks
There are so many notables, past and present, in this 2016 photo, that a close examination could cause the head to explode. How many do you recognize?
For as many people who visit this site, the state should find a way to make this officials LSP memorial look like they care about it. It’s not too dramatic to say its current condition is an insult. @GovMurphy youtube.com/watch?v=Ydw7tH…
Assembly session takeaways. The clerk is having a lot of fun. @votebergen loves getting under @SpeakerCoughlin's skin, and if you listen hard, you can get some good tidbits on the hot mics. Also, it's Assemblywoman peentor MAH reen and Senator rue EEZ. C'mon, Democrats at least.
I like the idea of a grounds crew competition. Maybe as part of an All Star Game Weekend event, like celebrity softball. Fastest to cover the field in rain delay. Fastest to uncover. Infield manicure. Outfield grass design. Mound repair. Let's go @mlb, get on this @Mets @Pirates
When the @Mets are losing 8-1, the Senate Budget Committee meeting is excellent counter programming. @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS
Are you one of these annoying beach people? Can you still Rock the Bells? What movie did you see at the #LoewsJersey? @RockTheBells @RoxanneShante01 @PruCenter @J_Schneider @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS youtube.com/watch?v=QIOfot…
STREAMING TONIGHT at 6. #ChatBoxNJPBS heads into summer with a look at the best and worst of Jersey Shore beaches, the people who visit there and what's good to eat there with @J_Schneider of the Jersey's Best podcast. @RoxanneShante01 on @RockTheBells at @PruCenter this wknd.
whoa. whoa, Assemblyman. Much as I may sometimes wanna ship a boatload or two of former New Yorkers back across the river, don't be hating on @jerseycity for being the place thousands of y'all are relocating to. You seem like a nice enough guy, let's keep it that way.
If you’re under 30, you weren’t even born the last time @andrewcuomo lived here. This is your city. Vote like it.
Wait a minute, where is the @JerseyCity Independence Day concert and fireworks? @StevenFulop ?
The last (I assume final) heatwave story I did involved both a coconut Ice standup close and a (one take!) turnaround jumper in #HamiltonPark that was all net. Props to all who are on the heat beat this week. @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS njspotlightnews.org/video/its-hot-…
What the federal budget plan will do to your summer, and the rest of your year. @AndyKimNJ discusses the status of the president's spending plan coming your way. Plus, #Iran #Russia #Israel @LEGO_Group and more Watch/Share @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS youtube.com/watch?v=yMiwyP…
“This is a very precarious moment“ @SenatorAndyKim on #Iran, #Russia, the federal budget, #DelaneyHall, and more. Watch and share. @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS #ChatBoxNJPBS @RoundtableNJ youtu.be/yMiwyPsZYpc
FIRST TAKE. @MikieSherrill and @Jack4NJ share the stage (separately) as party candidates for gov. at @NJBIA event. How'd they do? @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS @GovMurphy @RoundtableNJ @SiekerkaNJBIA
On their minds. Lawmakers express concern over tone of public discourse and its impact on those eager for violence. @NJSpotlightNews @MyNJPBS @RoundtableNJ @HollySchepisi @JonBramnick2025 @NJ_ISJ