New documents reveal ‘Bridgegate’ PA appointees ignored danger warnings

[ProSense]

New documents reveal ‘Bridgegate’ PA appointees ignored danger warnings

Bill Baroni and David Wildstein — despite email warning that traffic problems could threaten lives — continued with punitive Washington Bridge scheme.

By Rich Schapiro AND Larry Mcshane

Gov. Chris Christie’s top two Port Authority appointees continued the George Washington Bridge gridlock for three days after learning the traffic jams were life-threatening.

A Sept. 9 e-mail to Bill Baroni and David Wildstein laid out the emergency response problems for police and ambulances in Fort Lee, N.J....“Wanted you both have a heads-up — Peggy Thomas, Borough Administrator, called me regarding the increased volume and congestion,” wrote PA employee Tino Lado.

“She mentioned there were two incidents that Ft Lee PD and EMS had difficulty responding to: a missing child (later found) and a cardiac arrest ... If there is anything you need me to do, let me know.”

The lanes instead remained closed for three more days in the “Bridgegate” scandal that led to the resignations of Baroni and Wildstein.

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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-documents-reveal-bridgegate-pa-appointees-danger-warnings-article-1.1575622

N.J. Lawmaker: New Docs Mention Christie Meeting With Port Authority Chair
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024311824

[leftynyc]

1. Why hasn't anyone asked

whether stopping traffic on the busiest bridge in the world which also happens to be a prime target for terrorists on a 9/11 anniversary was a good idea?

[dgibby]

3. Lawrence O'Donnell

talked about that very topic last night on his show, which was great. He used his political knowledge and screen writer's talent to dissect Christie's news conference, too. Caught him in several lies. If you didn't get to watch it, it's worth checking out.

[leftynyc]

5. I'll be hitting those videos

tonight. Thanks for the tip. I think it's a major part of the story. They caused, whether to punish that state senator or the mayor Fort Lee, a national security nightmare. It's the only crossing into Manhattan that a large truck can take since 9/11 (they can't take the tunnels anymore for obvious reasons).

[Beaverhausen]

7. He was great last night.

[ProSense]

4. Yup, and there's more:

NJ Port Authority Chief Warned That Bridge Lane Closures Were Illegal
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024311993

[leftynyc]

6. I just this minute

saw one of Jersey's state senators say that the confirmation hearing for Christie's Chief of Staff to become AG is being postponed. Christie had said yesterday that he expected a quick confirmation.

[libdem4life]

9. Not going to happen.

[dorkzilla]

2. Sickening

Talk about depraved indifference. WTF?

[Cha]

8. K&R!

thanks PS