Although i do acknowledge that the garden state punches way above its weight when it comes to political scandals. [indistinct conversations] in 2004, the democratic governor of new jersey, Jim Mcgreevey, stepped into a press room just like this and became an Overnight Sensation when he admitted to a gay affair and resigned in the same speech. A governor coming out of the closet was genuinely shocking, a careerkiller at that time. Looking back, though, i cant help but feel that we were also quick to embrace the headline that we may have forgotten to dig a little deeper, because the reason why Jim Mcgreevey resigned is a lot more complicated than we remember. Ah, new jersey americas communal jacuzzi, or cesspool, depending on who you ask. [glass shatters] a land with its own unique culture and customs and a Political Landscape than can be rather. Shall we say, in your face. Youre done. Its 4 30. Youve maximized your tan. Get off the beach. New jersey is a roughandtumble place, man, you k
In 2004, the democratic governor of new jersey, Jim Mcgreevey, stepped into a press room just like this and became an Overnight Sensation when he admitted to a gay affair and resigned in the same speech. A governor coming out of the closet was genuinely shocking, a careerkiller at that time. Looking back, though, i cant help but feel that we were also quick to embrace the headline that we may have forgotten to dig a little deeper, because the reason why Jim Mcgreevey resigned is a lot more complicated than we remember. Ah, new jersey americas communal jacuzzi, or cesspool, depending on who you ask. [glass shatters] a land with its own unique culture and customs and a Political Landscape than can be rather. Shall we say, in your face. Youre done. Its 4 30. Youve maximized your tan. Get off the beach. New jersey is a roughandtumble place, man, you know . Its not for the faint of heart. The politics, the money, the press, the media, the scrutiny, are all larger. I teach new jersey politic
Tornados and storm damage have been reported in illinois and other parts of the midwest. Tonight the First Alert Weather Team is tracking the chance for more damage to reach our area. Chief meteorologist Glen Schwartz standing by with details in the first alert. Glen, what do we need to look out for . Jacquelin, i am expecting some damage. At least in parts of our area tomorrow afternoon. This area is on top of us right now, and it has nothing to do with the system that has been clobbering chicago and other parts of illinois and missouri. This is another area separate from that that may come in during the Morning Hours briefly. This is the line of thunderstorms. 3 00. Its still working west of allentown. At 4 30, look at this line of storms coming right through philadelphia area down through northern delaware. If the radar looks like this tomorrow afternoon, there will likely be warnings issued, there will be strong to severe thunderstorms, wind gusts. Over 60 miles an hour in some are
10 s matt delucia. you ve been camped outside of negotiations. any signs of progress? reporter: that is unknown at this point, renee and jim. what i can tell you, a source tells me that both sides went into the wyndham hotel at 1:00 this afternoon. i just spoke with congressman bob brady. he s been involved in the contract talks. an update is expected in front of the hotel within the hour. as we wait, plenty of riders are also waiting. what do you think about a possible strike. reporter: septa workers still on the job as union leaders negotiate behind closed doors. we have to wait to see what happens. reporter: this includes septa bus, trolley and subway operators. it its 4,700 members could walk off the job if negotiations fall through, negotiations that have been ongoing through early spring. i have to rely on another way of getting to work. i probably will have to use a mountain bike to get to work. like they ll have to move a mountain to get to work if these dri
we ll stay on top of this and bring you that update as it happens. live in old city, matt delucia, nbc 10 news. live team coverage continues with nbc 10 s cydney long. she s live at 30th street station. how are commuters reacting to this waiting game at this point? reporter: we ve been talking to them all day. 126,000 riders rely on the regional rail. add in some 90,000, some of those who wouldn t be able to take the trolleys in center city. it would put the rails over capacity. denise, you ve been leaning on septa s regional rails for 20some years, as well as the subways. what would it mean to you to make accommodations? i m hoping that septa does reach an agreement. i understand with the unions what they go through. if they were to strike i would be devastated. i d have to find a way to get to the regional rails from where i live which would not be convenient. reporter: you take the rails and the subway as well? no. right now i take the express bus and then i ta