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5Reasons
03-29-2007, 09:19 AM
Mr. 5Reasons has learned that within the last two to three weeks, Mayor Booker and his team had a secret meeting with the editorial staff of the Fox Ledger and the long and short of it is this: Mayor Booker asked for the Fox Ledger to "go easier" on him and, well, you know the rest of the story. The Fox Ledger agreed.

Now let's just ignore the ethics of this situation and look at it from a fact finding standpoint. The simple fact of the matter is this: the Ledger is the ONLY source of news for Newarkers about Newark and when they get placed in the bag, all citizens are deprived from forming their own opinion.

Now let's take a look at the Fox Ledger's so-called reporting of Newark over the last two to three weeks. :rolleyes: Suddenly Joan's act is put on the backburner. Murders - if there are any - don't get real play. In fact, the RECENT DOUBLE MURDER was relegated to a small, left side page bit. The incident with Dana's aide took two days and the beat goes on. :rolleyes:

The Fox Ledger has lost its credibility with this stunt. Cover the news - all of it. Even the crap. Someone over there has to regain their ethical compass. :confused: Because when Newarkers only get half the news two days late, everyone is deprived. :mad:

CUT IT OUT!

counterattack
03-29-2007, 09:24 AM
Mr. 5Reasons has learned that within the last two to three weeks, Mayor Booker and his team had a secret meeting with the editorial staff of the Fox Ledger and the long and short of it is this: Mayor Booker asked for the Fox Ledger to "go easier" on him and, well, you know the rest of the story. The Fox Ledger agreed. Now let's just ignore the ethics of this situation and look at it from a fact finding standpoint. The simple fact of the matter is this: the Ledger is the ONLY source of news for Newarkers about Newark and when they get placed in the bag, all citizens are deprived from forming their own opinion.

Now let's take a look at the Fox Ledger's so-called reporting of Newark over the last two to three weeks. :rolleyes: Suddenly Joan's act is put on the backburner. Murders - if there are any - don't get real play. In fact, the RECENT DOUBLE MURDER was relegated to a small, left side page bit. The incident with Dana's aide took two days and the beat goes on. :rolleyes:

The Fox Ledger has lost its credibility with this stunt. Cover the news - all of it. Even the crap. Someone over there has to regain their ethical compass. :confused: Because when Newarkers only get half the news two days late, everyone is deprived. :mad:

CUT IT OUT!


5 you may be on to something here we had four murders within 5 days and it got lil press. In addition murders have surpassed the number of murders this time last year. I am so tired of hearing McCarthy say shootings are down.......uhhh yeah super cop they would be down if the shooter has gotten a better aim and is hitting the intended victim the first time out.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 09:30 AM
4 murders in 48 hours, yet no coverage?

Doofus1
03-29-2007, 09:45 AM
The Ledger is pathetic. I wondered why we haven't seen anything from Joan. She has to be frustrated. Message to Joan: Please come here and post your info using a pseudonym!

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 09:48 AM
"They ain't shooting at me!"

Cory says "Stop PRINTING on me!":mad:

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 09:51 AM
"They ain't shooting at me!"

Cory says "Stop PRINTING on me!":mad:


Diddie, correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't the Ledger reported on all the shootings/murders? The stories are part of other threads on this board. The TV media is also reporting on the murders. It seems to me that the media is paying MORE attention on Newark crime than ever before.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 09:53 AM
Has spent more time suggesting the NTU should pull down their signs instead of admitting we have a serious MURDER RATE issue!

karimah
03-29-2007, 09:55 AM
Has spent more time suggesting the NTU should pull down their signs instead of admitting we have a serious MURDER RATE issue!



Correct !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TE2
03-29-2007, 09:58 AM
You are so right Cuban those media reports, T.V., radio 10-10 wins & print is what gives the bad preception of Newark and the Violence.

Not those Signs, the signs are asking for Help

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 10:00 AM
You are so right Cuban those media reports, T.V., radio 10-10 wins & print is what gives the bad preception of Newark and the Violence.

Not those Signs, the signs are asking for Help


Speaking of help, how was your first night on Stecher St.?

5Reasons
03-29-2007, 10:05 AM
Fraud,

Please don't corrupt this thread yet with your crap.

Cube,

Face up, bro: Booker has the media fix in. He met with the Ledger to get better coverage. You can "cover" a story and not cover it. In particular, editorial decisions are made on length, depth of coverage, which quotes to lead with, titles and where to place it. When the Ledger purposely burries the lead, that's not ethical, and it's not the news.

TE2
03-29-2007, 10:08 AM
I could not go to stecher street last night I HAD TO WATCH AMERICAN IDOL:D :D did you see it Sanjiah still in the running can you believe that:D :D

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 10:09 AM
Fraud,

Please don't corrupt this thread yet with your crap.

Cube,

Face up, bro: Booker has the media fix in. He met with the Ledger to get better coverage. You can "cover" a story and not cover it. In particular, editorial decisions are made on length, depth of coverage, which quotes to lead with, titles and where to place it. When the Ledger purposely burries the lead, that's not ethical, and it's not the news.


No disagreement from me, just pointing out that the media (the TV media) seems to be covering Newark more than the past.

Unforgiven
03-29-2007, 10:10 AM
I for one have never subscribed to anything that the "Lie Ledger" reports. The "Lie Ledger" would report one thing and the streets are saying something totally different. Besides they are going to print whatever it is the reporting people are telling them. If you want to know what's going on then you have to find it on the streets. Ask Joan Whitlow, that's how she got to the bottom of her stories.

BTW, the streets are everywhere.

:cool:

ProSouth
03-29-2007, 10:14 AM
I could not go to stecher street last night I HAD TO WATCH AMERICAN IDOL:D :D did you see it Sanjiah still in the running can you believe that:D :DI'm with 5, lets stay on topic. This is a serious thread, lets keep it that way for once.

Poet
03-29-2007, 10:18 AM
No disagreement from me, just pointing out that the media (the TV media) seems to be covering Newark more than the past.

That's because Booker and his PR team are press conference junkies! Every time you turn around he's staging a press event.....

...guess he's got to get that stately footage ready for his gubernatorial bid!

You have to admit: They are treating him with kid gloves compared to the way they went after S. James....

TE2
03-29-2007, 10:20 AM
I was just telling you why I could not go to stecher Street, I had to see who got voted off the show :D :D in today world that's News, that's what matters, that's what Happening:D :D Get with It man:D this is current events this is what the people are talking about American Idol:D

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 10:21 AM
That's because Booker and his PR team are press conference junkies! Every time you turn around he's staging a press event.....

...guess he's got to get that stately footage ready for his gubernatorial bid!

You have to admit: They are treating him with kid gloves compared to the way they went after S. James....


I'm not sure how the TV reports of yet another murder are positive for his image.

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 10:22 AM
I was just telling you why I could not go to stecher Street, I had to see who got voted off the show :D :D in today world that's News, that's what matters, that's what Happening:D :D Get with It man:D this is current events this is what the people are talking about American Idol:D

I apologize to the forum - I goaded this fool into this.

Doofus1
03-29-2007, 10:24 AM
You have to admit: They are treating him with kid gloves compared to the way they went after S. James....

Not true. Sharpe only got muckracker treatment at the end of his tenure. For years, he received plenty of positive press from the Ledger. IMHO, Booker is stupid to seek relief, but the Ledger is more stupid for giving it to him.

counterattack
03-29-2007, 10:25 AM
I apologize to the forum - I goaded this fool into this.


Cube I accept your apology..Now TE can we stay on topic.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 10:26 AM
If Sharpe was getting favorable press then why did he kick SL out of city hall back in 1996? Why did they send a HOST a hack reporters to criticize Sharpe? You remember Guy Sterling, Nikita Stewart, et al.

counterattack
03-29-2007, 10:28 AM
Not true. Sharpe only got muckracker treatment at the end of his tenure. For years, he received plenty of positive press from the Ledger. IMHO, Booker is stupid to seek relief, but the Ledger is more stupid for giving it to him.


Doofus you are correct for his first three terms however his last two terms were a nightmare as far as the press coverage was concerned. Now i blame the James administration for most of this you can't lock the press out your office when they print a bad story on you and think they will be kind to you in the future.

Doofus1
03-29-2007, 10:29 AM
If Sharpe was getting favorable press then why did he kick SL out of city hall back in 1996?

I just thought he was paranoid. :D

Note, that 1996 was 2 1/2 terms after he was first elected. It took 10 years for the Ledger to turn on Sharpe.

counterattack
03-29-2007, 10:30 AM
If Sharpe was getting favorable press then why did he kick SL out of city hall back in 1996? Why did they send a HOST a hack reporters to criticize Sharpe? You remember Guy Sterling, Nikita Stewart, et al.

John you are wrong on this one..Heck I even remember the times when he got the Ledger endorsements.

TE2
03-29-2007, 10:31 AM
Let me be serious, many on here don't really care about what the Star Ledger report because you are so selective in your reply's to thread, I thought that the Mayor had gotten to Newark Speaks by the way many only reply to favorable threads and post about the MAYOR GO BACK AND RE-READ SOME OF THOSE THREADS when the story was not for the Mayor i read very few reply's, but when it pumped up the Mayor or what he was doing then here come the favorable reply's.

The story about the Councilmembers, the story about Newark Now, the Story about Osario, THE STORY ABOUT the deflated crime numbers, do yall rember those stories,and I can go on an on, many on here gave the Mayor a Pass, whole me accountable remember those words how many on here will hold the Mayor accountable, Looks like to me he did not only get to the Star Ledger but to Many Members of Newark Speaks.........

5Reasons
03-29-2007, 10:31 AM
Doofus,

Good observation on the press coverage on Sharpe. He got a pass for a very long time from the Ledger. Then, suddenly, the Ledger actually started to do some work. But it seems that what's old is new again.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 10:33 AM
1986 - Ran against gibson.....wasn't expected to win
1990 - Ran unopposed no endorsement needed
1994 - Ran aginst Smith, Walton no endorsement needed
1998 - Ran against Crump, Rice no endorsement other then saying he's best out of the three
2002 - Ledger endorsed Booker
2006 - Ledger endorsed Booker

counterattack
03-29-2007, 10:37 AM
Let me be serious, many on here don't really care about what the Star Ledger report because you are so selective in your reply's to thread, I thought that the Mayor had gotten to Newark Speaks by the way many only reply to favorable threads and post about the MAYOR GO BACK AND RE-READ SOME OF THOSE THREADS when the story was not for the Mayor i read very few reply's, but when it pumped up the Mayor or what he was doing then here come the favorable reply's.

The story about the Councilmembers, the story about Newark Now, the Story about Osario, THE STORY ABOUT the deflated crime numbers, and I can go on an on, many on here gave the Mayor a Pass whole me accountable remember those words how many on here will hold the Mayor accountable, Lokks like to me he did not only get to the Star Ledger but to Many Members of Newark Speaks.........

TE there is some truth to these words...However you have to remember this is a Booker forum....I was told by Rock last week that he was approached by someone in the Booker staff who told him to stop posting on Newarkspeaks he said when he responded to the individual that he does not post on Newarkspeaks the staff said " we know it is you we are cool with the administrator".

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 10:37 AM
I just thought he was paranoid. :D

Note, that 1996 was 2 1/2 terms after he was first elected. It took 10 years for the Ledger to turn on Sharpe.

They only really turned when they had someone they thought could beat Sharpe....Booker, in 1996 as he prepared to run for the council.

JoefromPGH
03-29-2007, 10:37 AM
That's because Booker and his PR team are press conference junkies! Every time you turn around he's staging a press event.....

...guess he's got to get that stately footage ready for his gubernatorial bid!

You have to admit: They are treating him with kid gloves compared to the way they went after S. James....

Poet,

You took the words right out of my mouth.

****************
The slanting of news for political agenda's is nothing new. However, we don't have to sit back and pretend that we don't like it.

TE2
03-29-2007, 10:38 AM
John what am I wrong about

counterattack
03-29-2007, 10:38 AM
1986 - Ran against gibson.....wasn't expected to win
1990 - Ran unopposed no endorsement needed
1994 - Ran aginst Smith, Walton no endorsement needed
1998 - Ran against Crump, Rice no endorsement other then saying he's best out of the three
2002 - Ledger endorsed Booker
2006 - Ledger endorsed Booker


John saying he is the best out of three is an endorsement.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 10:43 AM
:mad:

This is a far cry from the Knight is Shining Armor, "He will save newark" coverage of Booker. You can't argue that Sharpe's ONE endorsement was equal to even 5% of the HYPE SHOW!

Booker got a 4 full-page spread in SL and Sharpe STILL hasn't gotten more than a page

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 10:48 AM
:mad:

This is a far cry from the Knight is Shining Armor, "He will save newark" coverage of Booker. You can't argue that Sharpe's ONE endorsement was equal to even 5% of the HYPE SHOW!

Booker got a 4 full-page spread in SL and Sharpe STILL hasn't gotten more than a page


wa-wa-wa..stop your whining. He was Mayor for 16 years...I don't think negative press hurt him.

JoefromPGH
03-29-2007, 10:48 AM
TE there is some truth to these words...However you have to remember this is a Booker forum....I was told by Rock last week that he was approached by someone in the Booker staff who told him to stop posting on Newarkspeaks he said when he responded to the individual that he does not post on Newarkspeaks the staff said " we know it is you we are cool with the administrator".


Hold up Counter....

If this is a "Booker forum" how come in your own poll, the acceptable votes were < unacceptables+ too early to tell? There are some staunch Booker supporters here but there are die-hard Sharpe supporters here too. I personally am in the middle.

Booker is getting a fair chance here but people don't have blinders on. If he fails, this forum will be picking on him just as much and probably more than they did Sharpe. Further, it is sinking in that everything WASN'T Sharpe's fault...nor is it going to be Cory's fault...the system that is hurting Newark is much larger than Newark.

TE2
03-29-2007, 10:49 AM
Got TE2 on the Brain:D :D I see your correction thank you:cool: :cool:

How have you been doing, married life getting to you yet:D :D Pick up those socks, and don't forget to put down the toilet seat:D :D

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 10:51 AM
TE there is some truth to these words...However you have to remember this is a Booker forum....I was told by Rock last week that he was approached by someone in the Booker staff who told him to stop posting on Newarkspeaks he said when he responded to the individual that he does not post on Newarkspeaks the staff said " we know it is you we are cool with the administrator".


LOL...

Counter, your continued posting only HELPS Booker.

Isn't it time for another 1,000 post "scenario?"

Please.

counterattack
03-29-2007, 10:58 AM
LOL...

Counter, your continued posting only HELPS Booker.

Isn't it time for another 1,000 post "scenario?"

Please.



Are you saying the Booker staff did not say this? or are you saying it does not matter? I am glad to take the credit for helping Booker as I have stated in the past I am his biggest fan. Cube by the way what does we are cool with the administrator mean?

TE2
03-29-2007, 11:07 AM
Let me be serious, many on here don't really care about what the Star Ledger report because you are so selective in your reply's to thread, I thought that the Mayor had gotten to Newark Speaks by the way many only reply to favorable threads and post about the MAYOR GO BACK AND RE-READ SOME OF THOSE THREADS when the story was not for the Mayor i read very few reply's, but when it pumped up the Mayor or what he was doing then here come the favorable reply's.

The story about the Councilmembers, the story about Newark Now, the Story about Osario, THE STORY ABOUT the deflated crime numbers, do yall rember those stories,and I can go on an on, many on here gave the Mayor a Pass, whole me accountable remember those words how many on here will hold the Mayor accountable, Looks like to me he did not only get to the Star Ledger but to Many Members of Newark Speaks.........


Last Cuban Standing I did not read your reply to this I am not talking about American Idol I will keep reply to Newark Idol:D :D , but some on here have to be like Simon and be for real, instead of acting like Paula agreeing with everything:D :D Many on here need alittle Dog in them famous words from Randy J.:D :D

Make Newark Clean
03-29-2007, 11:31 AM
Not true. Sharpe only got muckracker treatment at the end of his tenure. For years, he received plenty of positive press from the Ledger.

That's how I remember it. Sharpe James was the Booker of the Eighties.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 11:44 AM
That's how I remember it. Sharpe James was the Booker of the Eighties.


Sharpe proved himself as an educator, coach, district leader and community activist before even running for council and that is why he NEVER lost an election. He worked his way up to becoming Mayor without HYPE or MONEY. He beat Gibson, a 16 year incumbant, with pennies not a 7 million dollar warchest.

ADMINISTRATOR
03-29-2007, 12:16 PM
TE there is some truth to these words...However you have to remember this is a Booker forum....I was told by Rock last week that he was approached by someone in the Booker staff who told him to stop posting on Newarkspeaks he said when he responded to the individual that he does not post on Newarkspeaks the staff said " we know it is you we are cool with the administrator". I hesitated on commenting on your statement knowing it to be untrue but reconsidering after thinking some may believe it.

As a resident of Newark like many of you I too am acquainted with many within the City of Newark including some who represent us politically. None of these people know that I am the Administrator of Newark Speaks. I keep my connection to Newark Speaks a secret for many obvious reasons. I even go as far as to deny that I have ever even heard of this site when others have commented about it.

Anyone who has made a statement regarding knowing my identity is not telling the truth.

Newark Speaks is a very politically charged forum. Neutrality by Newark Speaks and the Administrator is a must. Anonymity of the Administrator is a must. I do not ever interject my personal thoughts or opinions here regarding social or political issues because in our opinion it would not be proper to do so.

Once again, Newark Speaks is not a "Booker forum". We are controlled by absolutely no one. As for someone on the Booker staff being "cool with the administrator" not only is it not true but they couldn't even tell you what I look like.

Happy Posting,

Newark Speaks Administrator

TE2
03-29-2007, 12:47 PM
Now Why am I not a Master Member Yet:D :D :D

counterattack
03-29-2007, 01:19 PM
I hesitated on commenting on your statement knowing it to be untrue but reconsidering after thinking some may believe it.

As a resident of Newark like many of you I too am acquainted with many within the City of Newark including some who represent us politically. None of these people know that I am the Administrator of Newark Speaks. I keep my connection to Newark Speaks a secret for many obvious reasons. I even go as far as to deny that I have ever even heard of this site when others have commented about it.

Anyone who has made a statement regarding knowing my identity is not telling the truth.

Newark Speaks is a very politically charged forum. Neutrality by Newark Speaks and the Administrator is a must. Anonymity of the Administrator is a must. I do not ever interject my personal thoughts or opinions here regarding social or political issues because in our opinion it would not be proper to do so.

Once again, Newark Speaks is not a "Booker forum". We are controlled by absolutely no one. As for someone on the Booker staff being "cool with the administrator" not only is it not true but they couldn't even tell you what I look like.

Happy Posting,

Newark Speaks Administrator

Heres the thing Mr. administrator this came from a very high level person in the Booker staff nor do I feel certain that you would admit this to be true or not all I can say is I hope it is not true and we can leave it that.

karimah
03-29-2007, 01:25 PM
Counter,

what's the point, if they really want to know all they have to do is get subpoena's anyway :eek: and seek our identity

Doofus1
03-29-2007, 01:31 PM
Counter, I do believe you are FOS. :D

counterattack
03-29-2007, 01:34 PM
Counter, I do believe you are FOS. :D


My toilet holds as much as yours.:D

Doofus1
03-29-2007, 01:46 PM
My toilet holds as much as yours.

LOL.

CaseClosed
03-29-2007, 02:02 PM
I hesitated on commenting on your statement knowing it to be untrue but reconsidering after thinking some may believe it.

As a resident of Newark like many of you I too am acquainted with many within the City of Newark including some who represent us politically. None of these people know that I am the Administrator of Newark Speaks. I keep my connection to Newark Speaks a secret for many obvious reasons. I even go as far as to deny that I have ever even heard of this site when others have commented about it.

Anyone who has made a statement regarding knowing my identity is not telling the truth.

Newark Speaks is a very politically charged forum. Neutrality by Newark Speaks and the Administrator is a must. Anonymity of the Administrator is a must. I do not ever interject my personal thoughts or opinions here regarding social or political issues because in our opinion it would not be proper to do so.

Once again, Newark Speaks is not a "Booker forum". We are controlled by absolutely no one. As for someone on the Booker staff being "cool with the administrator" not only is it not true but they couldn't even tell you what I look like.

Happy Posting,

Newark Speaks Administrator

neutral, fair and anonymous.:cool:

Miss Tam-Tam
03-29-2007, 03:04 PM
In fact, the RECENT DOUBLE MURDER was relegated to a small, left side page bit. The incident with Dana's aide took two days and the beat goes on. :rolleyes:[/COLOR][/B]

If you want to get news reports on murders in Newark, bookmark the Eyewitness News/Channel 7 news bulletin website. (Link below. In fact, I will now use the link as part of my signature on this site). So we are now in the position of accessing a New York-based media outlet to get the skinny on what happens around the corner? People can attempt to suppress the news all they want. With the internet, it's different now. The real news cannot and will not be contained. The Star-Ledger cannot consider itself a legitimate news organ by suppressing the facts because someone feels it doesn't make them look good.

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/

TE2
03-29-2007, 03:15 PM
AAAAAAmen

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 03:18 PM
AAAAAAmen


If you are chiming in, TE2, I guess there is wireless service on Stecher St.

J. Sharpe James, J.D.
03-29-2007, 03:22 PM
:D If you want to get news reports on murders in Newark, bookmark the Eyewitness News/Channel 7 news bulletin website. (Link below. In fact, I will now use the link as part of my signature on this site). So we are now in the position of accessing a New York-based media outlet to get the skinny on what happens around the corner? People can attempt to suppress the news all they want. With the internet, it's different now. The real news cannot and will not be contained. The Star-Ledger cannot consider itself a legitimate news organ by suppressing the facts because someone feels it doesn't make them look good.

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/

LastCubanStanding
03-29-2007, 03:26 PM
:D


What's a news organ? :D

newarkcentral
03-29-2007, 03:32 PM
I thought the admin. was outed in the SL when the Newark Police ID's were given up?

ProSouth
03-29-2007, 03:39 PM
The Star Ledger has been losing credibility for many years. The other question obviously is if Booker has nothing to hide why try to control the media? We need to email the Editors with our discontent:

http://www.starledger.com/editOffice.asp

http://www.starledger.com/editNews.asp

http://www.starledger.com/editBureau.asp



Direct Email Addresses of Editors:

jwillse@starledger.com

ccooper@starledger.com

kwhitmer@@starledger.com (kwhitmer@@starledger.com)

readerrep@starledger.com

tcurran@starledger.com

cbaird@starledger.com

dturner@starledger.com

cdamico@starledger.com

spavkovic@starledger.com

jhassell@starledger.com

sliebman@starledger.com

trenton@starledger.com

essex@starledger.com

wkleinknecht@starledger.com

jmays@starledger.com

Miss Tam-Tam
03-29-2007, 03:40 PM
What's a news organ? :D

I'm going to play this straight with you, Cuban, although I know you're just being fresh. ;) An "organ" as I referred to it, is an instrument or a means of communication. I know you know this. I just wanted to type the "organ" word again.

karimah
03-29-2007, 03:42 PM
The Star Ledger has been losing credibility for many years. The other question obviously is if Booker has nothing to hide why try to control the media? We need to email the Editors with our discontent:

http://www.starledger.com/editOffice.asp

http://www.starledger.com/editNews.asp

http://www.starledger.com/editBureau.asp



Direct Email Addresses of Editors:

jwillse@starledger.com

ccooper@starledger.com

kwhitmer@@starledger.com (kwhitmer@@starledger.com)

readerrep@starledger.com

tcurran@starledger.com

cbaird@starledger.com

dturner@starledger.com

cdamico@starledger.com

spavkovic@starledger.com

jhassell@starledger.com

sliebman@starledger.com

trenton@starledger.com

essex@starledger.com

wkleinknecht@starledger.com

jmays@starledger.com


Thanks Pro,


That will be my homework for tonight

newarkcentral
03-29-2007, 03:48 PM
Mr. 5Reasons has learned that within the last two to three weeks, Mayor Booker and his team had a secret meeting with the editorial staff of the Fox Ledger and the long and short of it is this: Mayor Booker asked for the Fox Ledger to "go easier" on him and, well, you know the rest of the story. The Fox Ledger agreed.

Now let's just ignore the ethics of this situation and look at it from a fact finding standpoint. The simple fact of the matter is this: the Ledger is the ONLY source of news for Newarkers about Newark and when they get placed in the bag, all citizens are deprived from forming their own opinion.

Now let's take a look at the Fox Ledger's so-called reporting of Newark over the last two to three weeks. :rolleyes: Suddenly Joan's act is put on the backburner. Murders - if there are any - don't get real play. In fact, the RECENT DOUBLE MURDER was relegated to a small, left side page bit. The incident with Dana's aide took two days and the beat goes on. :rolleyes:

The Fox Ledger has lost its credibility with this stunt. Cover the news - all of it. Even the crap. Someone over there has to regain their ethical compass. :confused: Because when Newarkers only get half the news two days late, everyone is deprived. :mad:

CUT IT OUT!


NewarkCentral is told

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That The Golden Boy Wonder went to the Editorial Board of the Star Ledger(a few weeks ago) asking that SL refrain from the negative reporting concerning his administration (particularly Ms. Whitlow). He pleaded his case by stating that he is trying to turn Newark around and the negative articles are hurting are damaging his efforts. It is nice when government can control the press well the SL anyway. Posted 2/5/07

ADMINISTRATOR
03-29-2007, 04:05 PM
I thought the admin. was outed in the SL when the Newark Police ID's were given up?To set the record straight I was never outed. They incorrectly reported that one of Newark Speaks' supporters was the administrator. Allegedly that incorrect information was released by the Newark Police Department and was reported by the Newark Star Ledger.


Happy Posting,

Newark Speaks Administrator

newarkcentral
03-29-2007, 09:24 PM
To set the record straight I was never outed. They incorrectly reported that one of Newark Speaks' supporters was the administrator. Allegedly that incorrect information was released by the Newark Police Department and was reported by the Newark Star Ledger.


Happy Posting,

Newark Speaks Administrator

Ok SL had the wrong infor. but you did not correct it at the time it was reported or maybe you did & I just missed it. My bad, good for you that no one knows who you are.

spokenword
03-29-2007, 09:45 PM
Ok SL had the wrong infor. but you did not correct it at the time it was reported or maybe you did & I just missed it. My bad, good for you that no one knows who you are.



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