Next Tuesday’s Democratic primary to fill the seat of outgoing congressman Albio Sires has received outsized media attention in no small part due to the presence of Rob Menendez, son of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, who has served in the Senate since 2006. On Saturday, The Daily Beast published a lengthy piece detailing the elder Menendez’s behind-the-scenes […]
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Fernando Uribe: A Proud Conservative Who Loves Interviewing Local Dems
In many ways, Fernando Uribe shares little politically with those who appear on his podcast Talk on the Hudson, where he conducts weekly interviews with movers and shakers on the local political scene.
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Op Ed: Coronation of Menendez Jr. is New Jersey Politics at its Worst
The race to make sure Robert Menendez Jr. glides into the House of Representatives as Rep. Albio Sires’ successor is New Jersey politics at its worst.
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Mayor and City Council Sworn in to New Term
Standing next to his parents, his wife and his two children, Mayor Steven M. Fulop was sworn in today to a third term of office.
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Boggiano Bests Bing in Ward C Runoff
Richard Boggiano has been reelected to the Ward C City Council seat he has held since 2013, defeating businessman and political newcomer Kevin Bing.
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Boggiano Ignores Bing’s Debate Invite
Ward C Councilman Richard Boggiano has ignored challenger Kevin Bing’s invitation to a debate according to an announcement from the Bing campaign yesterday.
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Goaded by Boggiano, Bing Throws Down The Gauntlet
Kevin Bing has now thrown the proverbial gauntlet at the feet of Ward C Councilman Richard Boggiano by challenging him to a debate.
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Boggiano and Bing Trade New Barbs
Ward C Councilman Richard Boggiano and his challenger, community activist Kevin Bing, who will face each other in a runoff election on Tuesday, Dec. 7, are back on the campaign trail trading talking points and at times some not-so-disguised barbs.
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Councilman-Elect Gilmore Shares His Thoughts a Day After His Big Win
As he greeted rapturous constituents on Martin Luther King Boulevard this morning, Frank “Educational” Gilmore shared his feelings and plans for the future.Â
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Fulop Easily Wins a Third Term
Mayor Steven M. Fulop earned a third term last night with a convincing win over political newcomer, Lewis Spears.