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BMG To Receive 10.6 Million For Research Center

4/29/2013

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From Star Ledger

The grants range from $101,060 for technology upgrades to classrooms at Rowan University, to $86.3 million to transform a New Jersey Institute of Technology building into a hub for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

In all, 176 higher education capital construction projects worth $1.3 billion have been approved, in what Gov. Christie called the first concerted contribution to New Jersey’s higher education infrastructure in decades.

"Today, we begin a new era of opportunity for New Jersey’s colleges and universities," the governor said in a statement tonight. "To keep more of our best students in the state and to make our colleges more attractive research partners for industries looking to bring good paying jobs and businesses here, we need modern facilities to remain competitive."

The projects will be sent to the Legislature for consideration.

Some highlights:

• As expected, Rutgers, which submitted a lengthy list of proposed projects, got the lion’s share of the money. Combined with UMDNJ’s projects after the July 1 merger, the amount is more than $400 million.

• Princeton got more than $6 million, even though it was excluded from the higher education bond question in November because of its large endowment.

Beth Medrash Govoha, a yeshiva in Lakewood, got $10.6 million for two construction projects, including a library and research center. That amount was larger than the $10.2 million for Fairleigh Dickinson, the state’s largest private college.

The 176 approvals were whittled from more than 250 applications for funding.

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. (R-Union) proposed the public referendum for the November election that was signed by the governor.

"Last November, New Jersey voters made the right decision to invest $750 million in improvements for colleges and universities around this state," Kean said in a statement last night. "Today, the public’s investment is honored by the approval of dozens of projects all over the state that will make colleges more competitive and attractive. These colleges are now charged to offer the most innovative tools for the success of their students, who will ultimately be leaders in New Jersey’s workforce."
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Now BMG can return Solomon Suites back to its original owner. Wouldn't that be nice? Or perhaps it is time that the Yungeleit were able to get a real Kollel check.
25 Comments
Friend of Solomon family
4/29/2013 01:34:17 pm

It is a sick thing that with all their money they couldn't help a yid out and save his hotel. Instead they took it from him. Not right what they did. Chazeirim. He has such a hard life and gave everything to Lakewood. He fell on hard times and they kick him when he is down. Now he is ill from them. Shame on whoever made such a decision.

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Anaonous
4/29/2013 01:39:48 pm

This is what they use Bob Singer Y"shmoi for. Hershel's the reason they got this grant. They just use him to scare bob. Break out the hakoros hatov letters in two weeks time. Where is that picture of bob shaking hands with r Aaron Leib? How does this help the oilam exactly.

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Chaim
4/29/2013 09:04:59 pm

Herschel i pity you. The sinah you cause is frightening. Whats the matter with u? Has your ambition taken over your duty as a torah observent jew? Shame on u. Your sins are to much to bear.

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Roshkuhal
4/30/2013 12:01:12 am

Chaim- sinah being caused by Hershel? Sinah is being caused by BMG! The most profitable business in lakewood. A bunch of sick people. I will push my connections to void their application.

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Hello
4/29/2013 11:19:42 pm

What about separation of church and state. If BMG could pull this off why couldn't they get us vouchers already. Do they really need a new research center and another library. There are other yeshiva to go to ifthere is no room.

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confused
4/29/2013 11:53:14 pm

What type of research is going to be conducted? A library I could understand to an extent. Maybe a parking garage to cure the horrible parking situation on 7th St. But BMG really does not care about the neighbors, students, or even the woman pushing strollers in the street because of people parking on the sidewalks. The only thing it appears BMG cares about is money and power. They push to block Georgian Court from building on their own gated property do to a concern about the impact on the neighborhoods yet look at the mess BMG has created all around 6th & 7th street no to leave out the disaster on Forrest Ave around 12th St.

I would really like to know what type of research they will be conducting with that money. My guess it's that it will be for the CEO to travel around the world and go hiking and sightseeing.

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Hurricane herschel
4/29/2013 11:53:22 pm

Like sandy you blow alot of wind creating a path of destruction in your wake.

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Sam
4/29/2013 11:58:32 pm

Don't forget the tent event! Make sure to go and give your $25 a month! This business called BMG is pathetic. Greed has no limits.

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Thelakewoodtimes
4/30/2013 12:05:10 am

Dear Chaim, if you have a problem with anything I say or do you are more than welcome to come tell me in person. Maybe you can tell my daughters who were used as pawns to stop me from "doing for the klal without permission" that is what it All boiled down to. Certain people don't want anyone upsetting the order of things by others doing for the klal. Of course they would allow a free carnival, some free toys. But try to fix all the corruption in town so families don't have to struggle so much, that might take away what they need. I never was out to hurt anybody, not my style. But what they did to my daughters just so they could have insurance that I won't ruin their plans was inexcusable. I don't need to get revenge on anyone. Again if you have a Problem with anything I say or do, be a man(or woman?) and talk to me. Or you can keep posting your little curses, whatever makes you feel better.

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Thelakewoodtimes
4/30/2013 12:11:18 am

One more thing Chaim.
Pity me? For sinas chinom? I don't hate anybody. I hate things certain people do but I am not jealous or spiteful of anyone. Save your pity for the true purveyors of hatred in this town. There are too many to list and they hide behind a facade. Maybe someday you will open your eyes and see the truth. Cognitive dissonance. Google it.

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Disgusted
4/30/2013 04:29:55 am

I find it funny that the top of this site says that it is intended to be positive and free of any personal agendas etc. when in reality all it is, is another HH site spewing his personal agenda of sinah and hatred to the establishment. If you don't like BMG, you are free to move anywhere else.

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Thelakewoodtimes
4/30/2013 04:48:49 am

Nothing to do with any personal agendas. I don't hate BMG. I learned for almost ten years in BMG. I got smicha from BMG. I support BMG from the bottom of my heart. That attitude of if you don't like what someone is doing and want to correct it that you should move somewhere else is disgusting. I am quite sure I am living here long enough to be allowed an opinion. I am upset about one thing only. A yeshiva must operate with a code of honor above what regular people do. Buying a property that was foreclosed on that someone was hoping to buy back is wrong for a holy institution such as BMG. Plain and simple. Why don't you tell Rabbi Solomon who just had a stroke who is in Lakewood his whole life to move somewhere else. This is not loshon hora. It is for a purpose. A good purpose. If you want to find me you know where I am.

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Yosie
4/30/2013 05:01:14 am

How could they get grants when they stole lakewood township grant monies for other projects and misapproiated the monies into bmg coffers. I guess christie is running for Governor & the vaad gave their indorsement 8 months in advance.

Governor / governor elect how could you just ignore the taxpayers of lakewood?

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Kalman
4/30/2013 06:25:34 am

Solomon Used To Be a Cook for BMG where is The Hakoros Hatov They Throw Him out of His Business That He invested His Life savings

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Yerachmiel link
4/30/2013 06:28:37 am

K mishpat starts tomorrow http://wp.me/pFbfD-16N

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You
4/30/2013 08:27:05 am

Are a hypocrite. You say you are only out to correct wrongdoing. What about all the stupidity, lies, and posturing you have done to try to get elected? The list is long but of course you wont allow it to be published.

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Thelakewoodtimes
4/30/2013 09:13:26 am

I am willing to discuss any wrongdoings you might be accusing me of. You on the other hand don't have the guys to say it to my face. I am Hershel Herskowitz. What is your name? I insist that all criticisms be posted and I answer them. Made up lies cannot be answered. Calling me a fool and an idiot has no defense. It is your opinion. You on the other hand are a coward. Meet me at bagel nosh and we can talk about your problems with me. Otherwise I will assume that you are either a person that refuses to accept what is going on in our town, or someone that benefits from the status quo. I had ample opportunities to sit back and be a part of the problem. I chose not to. And that made all the difference.

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The list
4/30/2013 09:52:05 am

Is long. Why dont you start writing all the nonsense you have done and begin atoning for your sins before its to late.

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Shain Fan
4/30/2013 10:27:30 am

Read More about Lakewood Politics Corruption and Kashrus Scandals at YudelsBlogspot.com By Rabbi Yehuda Shain of "Yudels Rest of the Story"

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Just an ordinary Joe
4/30/2013 12:29:53 pm

Herschel you're a good man with a golden heart. You have given me moral support over the last few years even when you felt like being mad at me.
I appreciate what you write because I actually know you as someone who holds his tongue! If you write something it's not because you're a blabbermouth.
Don't listen to the naysayers. Ignore them and forgive them. If they would know what you know they would kiss your toes for fighting the fight.

Thank you very much for all you are doing on behalf of this ignorant town. May God bless you with the health and strength to keep the good fight going. It's not about winning or losing this election-it's about getting one step closer to the truth.

Love ya!

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Justice for Lakewood
4/30/2013 01:51:54 pm

Hershel, Myself and thousands of others are thankful to you for exposing corruption and bringing it to the surface. Yes its a painful pill to swallow when you find out that an institution like BMG which supposedly stands for torah values stooped so low all for the sake of greed. We are all living in a balloon that is about to burst and I'm glad I can say that you and I will be sitting and watching from the sideline when the $!it hits the fan.

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Hey joe
4/30/2013 08:56:39 pm

Did u take your medication?

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Alfredo Jose
4/30/2013 09:20:00 pm

If you hany issues with the grants, as bmg has a tendency to misappropiate grants, you can contact Barbara Buono as she's running for Governor http://www.buonoforgovernor.com/
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/bio.asp?Leg=146

You can also contact Senate president Sweeney-
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/bio.asp?leg=216

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Asher
5/1/2013 04:14:19 am

Bmg is Just Going to use the Money to make sure no one else opens up a Mokom Torah anyplace else so that they can have a Complete Monopoly ove Klal Yisroel

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joe
5/5/2013 11:30:15 pm

I am not sure why anyone would have problem with this. The grant money was set out and was going to be spent. The only question was which colleges were going to get it and how much would they get. I am not sure why anyone would prefer that other colleges (i.e., Rutgers. Seton Hall, etc) get more and BMG get nothing.

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