1. What about your background would make you a good Assemblyperson? I was born and raised in the 31st Legislative District, which I am running to represent. Therefore, I can relate to my neighbors and their experiences here, because I have walked the same neighborhoods, driven the same roads, shopped the same stores, and attended […]
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Ron Bautista: Candidate for County Commissioner
1. What about your background makes you a good County Commissioner? I have years of experience influencing change in local government because I believe in showing people what we can achieve together even before holding an elected position. I’ve been a member of the Hoboken Vision Zero Task Force since 2019, and through our work, we’ve achieved zero traffic deaths […]
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Albert Cifelli: Candidate for County Commissioner
1. What about your background makes you a good County Commissioner? Due to my lifelong residence in West Hudson and my participation in the civic, political business and cultural life of the community, I believe I am uniquely qualified to continue to represent The residents of District 9. However, I do realize that recently my […]
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Joseph E. Branco: Candidate for County Commissioner
1. What about your background would make you a good County Commissioner? I have been a small businesses owner and self-employed for over 25 years now. I graduated NYU with a degree in hotel restaurant management. My professional experience and education combine an emphasis on client and customer service as well as strong business skills […]
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Raj Mukherji: Candidate for State Senate
1. What about your background would make you a good state senator? While passionate about my beliefs, I am a consensus builder who has amassed a record of effectiveness and getting my bills passed over nine years as a state legislator, dating back to my very first term in the Assembly. I am a detail-oriented, […]
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63-Year-Old Woman Sexually Assaulted in West Side Business
A 63-year-old woman was sexually assaulted last night in a West Side business. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the victim reported that an unknown male entered a business on West Side Avenue – south of Communipaw Avenue – where he robbed and sexually assaulted her. The police were alerted to the incident in […]
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Yraida Aponte-Lipski: Candidate for County Commissioner
1. What about your background makes you a good County Commissioner? My background has helped me be a better County Commissioner. I came to the USA from the Dominican Republic just before finishing dental school. In America I earned an Associates degree in dental hygiene, a Bachelors in biology, and a Masters in Public Health. […]
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Report: Multiple Shots Fired on West Side With One Injury
Multiple shots were fired tonight on the West Side, leaving on man slightly injured. According to radio reports, three men in black clothing engaged in a shootout in the vicinity of Van Wagenen Avenue and Pavonia Avenue at approximately 10:08 tonight. A security guard was said to have suffered from a “graze wound” during the […]
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Barbara Stamato: Candidate for State Assembly
1. What about your background would make you a good Assemblyperson? I have extensive career experience working in three separate worlds: private, working in healthcare, governmental as a former Legislative Aide to two Assembly people, a former Council Aide to two Councilmembers and as a current Council Aide to Councilman Yousef J. Saleh, Ward D […]
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Leandro B. Lachica: Candidate for County Commissioner
1. What about your background would make you a good County Commissioner? As a former diplomat from the Philippines, I fully understand the impact of and sacrifice for public service engaging with culturally diverse communities. Pursuing the rule of law as a lawyer in various jurisdictions, I have developed a deeper sense of what justice demands […]