Alessandra T. Norcross is, according to a September report, 25 years old. How dark horse Norcross went from selling insurance at the - NJBIZ It was his daughter, Lexie Norcross, 33, founder and chairwoman of the website PhillyVoice and former head of The Inquirer's philly.com website, who "brought it to my attention," he said. Norcross said that he received a phone call in 2004 from then-governor Richard Codey telling him that heGeorge Norcross III, a private insurance executivecould steer $500,000 in public money any way he saw fit. He is chairman of the board of trustees for Cooper University Health Care System and Cooper University Hospital both in Camden, New Jersey, and has served as a trustee since 1990. . I stayed in the background because I thought thats what political bosses did. GEORGE NORCROSS OBITUARY. In as early as 2011, Norcross began giving a series of speeches focusing on education, and on the future of public education in Camden specifically. He pores over the relevant data and, like a military commander, plots out a campaign that will bring victory. But there is a larger portrait hereof the political operator as artist, and the artist as an aging, more reflective man. Now, I hear that the Republican National Committee is paying some of Trumps legal bills for his defense against a New York probe over his business practices. But our two meetings encompassed 10 hours, most of it on the record. He, At the podium, hes upbeat and charming. speeches highlighting his time teaching in a primary school in a low-income, But the particular subject is never important. Norcross Jr. was active in the community of Camden and a board member of Cooper University Hospital. But until we do the research, we dont know.. Kenney thanked his unprecedented coalition of diverse groups and repeated his mantra that every neighborhood matters.. Norcross, scares his enemies, is enormously rich from public contracts with his insurance businesses [Connor, Strong, & Buckelew], and through loyalty of his political operatives, controls of the votes in the legislature and controls more votes in the state legislature than anyone else. It can be argued that with Governor Christies ascension to office, despite being a Republican, Norcross power only increased throughout NJ politics statewide, not just in South Jersey. He knew less about how politics is actually practiced than I did., So Young George dropped out and found his way, ultimately making more money, in the insurance industry, and garnering more power, in politics, than the Chief ever even sought. In November 2014, Cooper and Norcross were awarded the "Seven Seals" award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in recognition of the program. Neil's family has a long history in the legal profession. childhood, that he and his family were Iranian refugees escaping religious And the Chief revealed the meanings behind veiled words and silences. He wouldnt be where he is today without Norcross. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old? He is a smart, competent man. Norcross was little more than a regional player 30 years ago. Nowadays, Trump definitely has that kind of power and . Its a kick-ass purple robot! deemed failing, he began a 100-day listening tour. his meteoric rise in education ensued. He was survived by his mother, Margaret Norcross, wife Jo Ann Norcross, two step sons Steven and Scott Lind, his sisters Rhonda Jobes and Wendy Husted and several nephews, nieces and 3 grandchildren. 1966 Rev George R Davis, Pres & Mrs Johnson At Dc Church Politics Wirephoto 8X10. meeting all of the students needs, and a lot district waste. [1], Norcross has been a prominent political leader in New Jersey for more than 30 years, since before he became chairman of the Camden County Democratic Committee in 1989, a position he held until 1993. He served on the board of and was the chairman of United Way. White for eleven months and then moved on to the post of Chief of Executive I told him Id do whatever I can to be helpful.. Its only natural to wonder when my number will come up.. Illustration by Tim OBrien. Trump's tirade about 'fed up' New Jersey - POLITICO And Im getting older now. George was predeceased by his father, George R Norcross Sr, his sister Carol Lofmark and his step daughter Nicole Barrett - Lind. Glenwood, Utah - Ellison Lon Norcross Sr. "Red" passed away peacefully at his home in Glenwood on January 5, 2021 at the age of 73. This is not a 'will they, won't they' relationship- they do it when George goes to question Nina in her dressing room for the first time. The problem, then, isnt that George Norcross is incompetent. Plus this company, plus whatever else Im doing, and you know Im nuts, Im gonna have a heart attack.. But murky as Norcrosss motives may be, his record is clear: Hes a conqueror. He cleared the way for his brother, Donald Norcross, to get a state senate seat in 2010 when then-senator Dana Redd was elected Camdens mayor, but Donald has since earned respect and an Inquirer endorsement. His body hangs forward, and he answers questions tersely, cryptically. We both say, Lets stop by and say hi to Jim.. The Camden Norcross seeks to create is both modernized and tech-savvy. persecution, how their familys assets were frozen, that he and his family they Thats, understandably, a concern., The Kings Speech: What Kids Should Know About MLKs Dream, Underlings fear his wrath. But it appears that without Norcross, the most pivotal donation of the 2015 mayoral race never would have happened. New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) during the Bloomberg years, By this theory, the land now set aside for the KIPP Cooper charter might never house a school at alland instead wind up serving as land on which Cooper University Hospital can expand. In 2011, the firm won a $300,000 contract with the citys Redevelopment Authority. But that was just the beginning: He developed an elaborate plan to wrest Camden County away from the GOP; then he would move on to other counties, win control of their freeholders, and build alliances that could raise enormous sums of cash for his favored candidates for the state legislature. From 2014 through 2019, he was named one of New Jersey's most powerful people by NJBiz.com. In Philadelphia, all eyes were on one super PAC in particular: American Cities, which was backing Tony Williams for mayor. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years Betty, daughter Lorna of Italy, 2 grandchildren Matteo and Sandra . The carpenters likely had their own motives for donating so much cash to the elect-Kenney effort: There are plenty of suburban New Jersey carpenters who work on city construction sites. In its Oct. 4 filing with the New Jersey State Election Law Enforcement Commission, the super PAC said it would dissolve its operations in New Jersey. at NYCDOE, as Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships. The contribution to General Majority was in support of the concert and it was our understanding that is how the donation would be and was used., Roman said Amerihealth committed to the payment well before October., AmeriHealth Inc. did not advertise its sponsorship of the event, Roman said, because we saw this event as good for Camden and the region and not about us, which she said is also how we approached other civic events in the region that we supported.. Not because they like me, but because they have no choice. He talks about his legacy: No one will ever, ever again not include or look down or double-cross South Jersey. Amy Kennedy Vanquishes Norcross/Harrison - Insider NJ The money raised some eyebrows. His mother, Carol, died at the age of 84 in 2016. Things have evolved, says Norcross. Norcross was listed as one of the state's wealthiest people, ranked 41st in New Jersey in 2015 with a net worth of almost $250 million. Send a letter to the editor of South Jersey Times at [email protected]. Katz's partner Nancy Phillips, formerly an Inquirer investigative reporter, is now reportedly a special assistant to the publisher. Lexie Norcross, 26, daughter of former co-owner George Norcross, who lead Philly.com, has left her position, and sent a good-bye email sent out to colleagues over the weekend, spokesman Daniel Fee confirmed. When Laskin shot him down, Norcross asked again: This is really important to me personally. The answer was no. Ron DeSantis. The article details that much of the money designated for disbursement is targeted to reward companies that donated to Christies campaigns, the Republican Governors Association while Christie was Chairman or companies with ties to George Norcross III., Norcross, in addition to being the Chairman of Connor, Strong & Buckelew, one of the largest insurance firms in the country, is also the long-serving Chairman of Cooper Hospital that recently received $40 million from the state in 2015 NJEDA funds. The Camden School District had previously started its own search last winter, and this search expanded upon that, bringing previous semi-finalists and then additional candidates, the governors office said. But before that would ever take place, Governor Christies office informed the Board president, Kathryn Blackshear that the state was assuming responsibility of appointing the next superintendent in Camden. George Norcross firm and partners got N.J. tax credits for Camden offices, years after task force scrutiny. Volks article explains that George Norcross, along with brothers Donald, and Phillip grew up in neighboring Pennsauken, and became exposed to politics through their father who was a local political actor and union leader. After conducting a national search, and narrowing down the selections to three individuals, the CCSD board was preparing to conduct in-person interviews with potential candidates. Is this altruism? He was waiting for the right moment. Still, Norcross asked State Senator Lee Laskin, a Republican, for a favor: Would he put Norcrosss dad on the New Jersey Racing Commission? The media sponsor was PhillyVoice, which is owned by WWB Holdings, as disclosed on the sites home page, said Daniel Fee, a spokesman for George Norcross. No, not since then., But when I ask why Norcross supported him not whether he did well, then Kenney opens up, a little. But a year later, her fix continues to languish in a committee chaired by Nia Gill, an Essex County Democrat who isagain, go figureallied with Norcrosss Southern Jersey crew. The debate, at least in this instance, is over. 1966 Luci Johnson Wedding Party Daughter President Politics Wirephoto 8X10 Photo. FILE - In this March 5, 2014 file photo, George Norcross, addresses a gathering at a groundbreaking ceremony in Camden, N.J., for a new kind of school that Norcross' family foundation will help fund. She was born Eleonora Hermina Gregor in Grz, a town which then belonged to Austria-Hungary, but is now part of Italy, to Austrian-Jewish parents.. Norcross' daughter out at Philly.com; former co-owner will assist Daily Stop the Steal is a clever Trump supporters slogan, intended to convey Trumps false belief that 2020 reelection was stolen from him. All combined, the realities mentioned above continue to fuel criticism about the process by which the land was acquired to build a Norcross-supported charter school and not a public Lanning Square Elementary. (It was renewed last year, for $310,000.) A final observation: When Dr. Mehmet Oz of whom I am not a supporter announced he was running for U.S. Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania, our watchdog media hounds almost immediately noted his recent New Jersey residency, and shouts of carpetbagger arose. She cant vote him out. But whats extraordinary about him is that he has all this wealth, and this power, and this prestige, and there is no effective counterweight to him. By working with Norcross by dealing with him Christie could infuse his term as governor with near limitless potential. Similarly, few could argue that as a result of their shared alliance, Norcross emerged even more powerful than he was prior to Christies election. Thank you for reaching out. Newsroom ire has instead focused on what many journalists and the Newspaper Guild charge is an effort to push out older reporters.IGM management has consistently declined to speak to City Paper about internal affairs. And then, in February, Ed Coryell was sacked. Meet the New Jersey Democratic power broker who praised Trump's - Salon The junior Katz is also the CEO of the similarly named Interstate Outdoor Advertising. Well, Norcross maintains that he is less involved in politics than he used to be. During the early phases of his About 15 years ago, John Gural, a then-Palmyra councilman who claimed he was being pressured and bribed to fire an enemy of Norcrosss, recorded the political boss with a hidden microphone. So the risk is simple overreach. It partially paid for last Julys Lady Gaga and Lenny Kravitz concert in Camden, even though the donation was made three months after the concert took place and the companys sponsorship was not advertised. Now George Norcross is invading Philadelphia and the citys power crowd is too scared to talk about it. Yet, the same local media was somehow unaware that Norcross has voted in Florida for the past two years while he continued to serve on the Democratic National Committee in apparent violation of DNC residency rules. Norcross was also the subject of a federal investigation in 2016 where his phones were wiretapped. A 2013 article authored by Philadelphia Magazine reporter Steve Volk entitled, George Norcross: The Man who Destroyed Democracy, profiled George Norcross III, who is commonly referred to as the most powerful Democrat in New Jersey politics. In 2014, it landed yet another contract, worth $660,000, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority. daughter. Imagine if his relationship with Dougherty becomes as robust as the one he has with Steve Sweeney in New Jersey: Together, the two would utterly dominate Philadelphias political scene. That was hardly obvious at the time, which looks to have been the point. One of his longtime Jersey allies is Frank Spencer, a VP at the national carpenters union. He is not happy that he has been, as he puts it, caricatured as a bad guy. For our first meeting, at Cooper University Hospital, where he is chairman of the board, he dressed in a deep blue suit and French cuffs, his head topped by an avalanche of thick white hair. During a sting operation, today referred to as the Palmyra Tapes, Norcross was recorded telling Palmyra Councilman John Gural, All the Governors will work with me. The daughter of famous/notorious South Jersey Democratic political boss and newly minted owner of both papers George Norcross is listed on the masthead as a "Director" of Interstate General Media LLC. George Howard Norcross, Sr. (1818 - 1896) - Genealogy - geni family tree Norcross is just as unaccountable to the media as he is to voters. good education was to him and his family, that he went on to graduate from Its not clear whether it will once again set up shop later this year. Everything he was saying was just wrong, he recalls. Susan Ann Norcross. She was not terminated but voluntarily left after her ownership share, along with her fathers, was bought out by Katz, Lenfest and their partners. If George Norcross comes into Philadelphia big-time and does the same type of things as a corporate citizen as hes done for South Jersey, that would be a plus., Colandus Francis, president of the Camden County NAACP, disagrees, to say the least: Why is Camden one of the poorest cities in the country if hes done so much for Camden? No city, let alone one with Camdens crime problems, has ever replaced half its force with such speed before. Norcross has faced criticism for her leadership of the website and background, varying from being hired right after graduating college and possessing zero journalism experience to criticism over news judgment and for directing the website to highlight trashy gossip stories and clickbait over real, local news. Phil Murphy this week won't just be a battle of words between the two Democrats. But his body language conveys his feeling: His butt shifts suddenly in his seat. A few political insiders suggest to me that Norcross would be a welcome counterweight to Dougherty. You can learn just by observing., Afterward, on the way home, Young George would pepper his dad with questions. When Philly.com got word of the three-minute private meeting a few days later and posted a story, it set political insiders buzzing. daughter. [30], Norcross was listed as one of the state's wealthiest people, ranked 41st in New Jersey in 2015 with a net worth of almost $250 million.[31]. In time, Rouhanifard showed himself to adept and aware of the political and media atmosphere in his new landscape. Not a chance. The massive number of government jobs and contracts that used to exist just dont anymore, he says. Dont say anything, his father told him. Note that clicking the link below will block access to this site for 24 hours. The concert coincided with the 2016 Democratic National Convention and was one of a number of events occurring throughout the Philadelphia and South Jersey region during the week. Not as much, he replies, confusingly. The KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy, a five-school, 2,800-student behemoth to be built on land near Cooper, might stabilize the children and families of an entire neighborhood, Norcross says. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Kenney also recently reappointed Heather Steinmiller, a senior V.P. For Gods sake, buy me! The super PAC still has an outstanding $1 million loan from a company General American Capital, which Fee said is affiliated with WWB. ^ [1], PolitickerNJ.com, November 2014; accessed February 7, 2016. He called his closest supporters the Can Do Club and lived by high-achiever mantras like Second Place Is First Loser. In a pivotal 1991 election, he worked with TV adman Neil Oxman and paid for $400,000 in commercial spots to dethrone Laskin, an unheard-of move in a state election. A machine performs a prescribed function. teaching experience at Public School 192 in Harlem through Teach for America. Fee said Conner Strong & Buckelew was not involved in the concert. He wouldnt talk to me for this story. He is also on the Board for Holtec International that received $260 million; Phillip Norcross, brother of George, is CEO of the Parker McKay law firm that represented the Philadelphia 76ers in negotiating the teams $82 million in tax credits. [19], Norcross is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cooper University Health Care System , Cooper University Hospital and the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, in Camden, New Jersey. George Norcross (George E. Norcross) was born on 16 March, 1956 in Camden, NJ, is a Businessman. "They Have No Choice" - Philadelphia Magazine The image he conjures is of a political Transformer: Its a car! Neil's mom and dad, David Gorsuch and Anne . All rights reserved (About Us). Nora Gregor - Wikipedia But a lot of people I care about are, so in deference to them, I wouldnt want to say anything negative. [15] In September 2015, Norcross was announced as one of the local investors in The Camden Waterfront, a $1 billion development on Camden's waterfront initially developed by Liberty Property Trust and designed by Robert A.M. high-poverty New York City borough where he noticed children with a strong Protestors sing and dance to support the Rockettes. In talking about his career, for instance, he betrays no passion for the industry that provided his wealth. And reframing the Camden city police as a county-led force is, he says, designed to save money and free up budgetary room to put more officers on the street. I think if you know George and you spend time around him, says one longtime friend, attorney Arthur Makadon, its obvious that hes just a man who is looking over his shoulder., George Norcross Jr., whom admirers called Big George and Chief, was a longtime AFL-CIO president. When Norcross does speak to reporters, he often dictates the terms. [22] In November 2014, Cooper and Norcross were awarded the "Seven Seals" award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in recognition of the program. From left: Bob Brady, Jim Kenney, George Norcross, Lexie Norcross, Steve Sweeney, John Dougherty, Ed Coryell (in water). He has three brothers: Donald, a United States Congressman representing New Jersey's 1st congressional district;[11] Philip, managing partner of the law firm Parker McCay;[12] and John, a psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Scranton. After thorough investigations and significant media coverage, he was not charged. Neither would Coryell, national carpenters leaders and many, many others. Alessandra T. Norcross is, according to a September report, 25 years old. his time on Wall St., or his executive jobs at NYCDOE and in Newark. Both Doc and George need to be the top dog in the room.. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 16 March. [21], In the wake of the Veterans Health Administration scandal of 2014, Cooper announced a "Veterans VIP Priority Program" that provided day care to veterans in New Jersey's seven southern counties. Working under Joel Klein, chancellor of Apparently, you can take the friend out of Jersey, but not vice versa. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. arrival, Rouhanifard freely shared biographical information about his Or so it seemed. Though Norcross was never accused of wrongdoing, the tapes are chilling. And why would they cross their Philly brethren in Carpenters Union Local 8, which was backing Williams in the race? The press in Jersey tracks Norcrosss every move as best it can, anyway. He was a labor leader and served as a trustee of Cooper University Hospital. Aside from Since 2002, the Office of Portfolio Management has opened almost 500 new schools to provide higher quality options for the diverse needs of New York City children. The super PAC paid for TV, radio and mail ads to boost Democratic Assemblymen John . Norcross also runs the insurance firm Conner Strong & Buckelew, which has helped make him a millionaire many times over, partly from the lucrative contracts it has won from government entities across New Jersey. [28][29], Norcross has a daughter, Lexie, and a son, Alex. Norcross is executive chairman of Conner Strong & Buckelew, an insurance brokerage firm. Super PACs emerged after the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that enabled PACs to spend unlimited sums on political races provided the PACs didnt coordinate with the candidates benefiting from the spending. What we have here, and I say we because its not just me, is a sophisticated apparatus that achieves a result.. It is widely suspected that Christie, prior to his run for New Jersey Governor, struck deals with critical Democratic power brokers in the state, Joe DiVincenzo, County Executive of Essex County, and Norcross of South Jersey, to forward his own gubernatorial ambitions. Hes strutted into Philadelphia, landed taxpayer-funded contracts, apparently helped elect the mayor, and perhaps even funded a new media organization. Norcross launched the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which New Jersey Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts praised for its "unflagging commitment to the city," and helped to facilitate the opening of the MD Anderson Cooper Cancer Center in October 2013. The Turnout Project also got a $25,000 donation from Parker McCay, a law firm run by Norcrosss brother Philip, as well as a $25,000 check from Brown and Connery, where an attorney who has represented Norcross is a partner. The wiretapping ended quickly, however, after it became clear that neither Norcross nor the people with whom he works or associates did anything wrong or untoward and was given a clean bill of health. Building on his labor and political connections, Norcross developed an insurance business that gave him the financial leverage to help Democratic politics in Camden County. The Chief died, in 1998, with that promise unfulfilled. Kenney submits city budget proposal with $6.1B in spending, Trump can be sued for Jan 6 actions, Justice Dept says, Lobbyist names Pa. lawmaker she says sexually harassed her, How the Daisy Jones cast went from beginners to bandmates, Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards, Jonathan Majors flexes his acting muscle, turns, Patience is key to success for new-look Eagles coaching staff, Meet the Eagles best kept secret: QB Coach Alex Tanney, EXCLUSIVE: SEPTA platforms could see major change, Dungeon suspects art, letters for sale online, Claude Giroux slowly working back to full strength with Flyers, Boldface October 1: A.D. Amorosi rounds up the local gossip, Valerie White, Senior Executive Director of Local, Calls from Moscow follows four queer Cuban migrants holed up, Anders Lee scores twice, Islanders use 4-goal 3rd period to take down. Philadelphia City Paper was an alternative weekly newspaper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. George Norcross, Jr. was active in the community of Camden and a board member of Cooper University Hospital. At Catto, Rouhanifard also mentioned his desire to see a boarding school established in Camden, as well as a computer-based enrollment system similar to that which he instituted in Newark before his arrival. Governors kowtow to his enormous political power. WWB Holdings owns media site PhillyVoice, where George Norcross' daughter, Lexie Norcross, is founder and CEO. Thats the reality. And what is that, if not an old-school Tammany Hall-style political machine? And so Norcross has turned his sights on all of Camden, Americas poorest city. This is an auction. Norcross remembers sitting in a political science course at Rutgers-Camden, a 19-year-old making mental note of his professors ignorance. the NYCDOE website, the OPM, Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships Primarily, the Office of Portfolio Management with NYCDOE was responsible for transitioning more choice schools (charters, and magnet) into NYCs portfolio of school offerings, while simultaneously targeting and transitioning failing or underperforming public schools for closure. Camden loses again in George Norcross and Sue Altman power battle Francis H Norcross. Wherever he can get it, he wants more., But the truth is more nuanced. Norcross rejects such talk as wild conspiracy theories. But heres the rub: Camden residents have no power with which to reject him. How Companies and Allies of One Powerful Democrat Got $1.1 Billion in George Norcross, a wealthy insurance executive, has for decades run New Jersey's most vaunted Democratic political machine, a seemingly unstoppable behemoth that carries huge influence over who. The all-out war South Jersey power broker George Norcross III declared against Gov. He told me that he couldnt remember ever doing a taped interview with a reporter, and glared at my recording device, Lizza later wrote. 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