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Six of nine freeholder seats are being contested in the June Democratic primary. Two freeholders have decided (supposedly of their own volition) not to run for reelection. Three incumbents are being driven out of office by the heavy hand of the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO). One incumbent, backed by the all-mighty power of state …
In my eyes ‘tis a puzzlement! Other eyes might call it a phenomenon. I’m referring to the reality (!) TV dating game show on ABC, “The Bachelor.” It debuted in 2002 and is still going strong. Many women, even intelligent ones, are addicted to watching, telephoning, and/or discussing over the water cooler the latest happenings. …
For candidates running for municipal office in the May election in Bayonne, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 23 was a kind of litmus test of popularity. In something resembling an old-fashioned talent show, supporters of this or that candidate looked to see who got cheered the most or booed (on the off chance …
Political shenanigans never cease. In what looks to be the largest reconfiguring of the Hudson County Board of Freeholders in more than two decades, freeholders Jeff Dublin, Anthony Romano, Doreen DiDomenico, Jose Munoz, and Thomas Liggio are being put out to pasture by the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO) in favor of a new crop …
Hoboken Councilwoman Beth Mason may face fines for election finance reporting violations. Mason is well-known for her deep pockets among those seeking to use her wealth to further their local political ambitions. Nearly anybody who wants to be anybody politically has at one time or another gone with their hand out asking Mason for money. …
Bayonne’s municipal election race heated up last week as anti-administration groups filed petition signatures for a ballot referendum in the May election to approve an elected school board and to restore rent control. Michael Alonso, who has spearheaded the elected school board initiative, took to local TV for a week with an appeal that enabled …
Just in case you are one of the few television viewers who, like me, never watched “American Idol,” it’s a reality-singing competition series. The program began airing on Fox on June 11, 2002, and has since become one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. So what awakened me to this …
Like the Sword of Damocles, redistricting of freeholder districts has been hanging over the head of Freeholder Anthony “Stick” Romano since he learned that Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer planned to support Phil Cohen for the seat and that the Democratic leadership intended to give her candidate the line. “Giving the line” means Assembly Speaker Vincent …
Perry Belfiore says he isn’t running for the Board of Freeholders to punish anyone, but to make sure that Hoboken gets its fair share of county resources. He says this has not been the case in the past, and that Hoboken has become a kind of piggybank for other municipalities, in particular for Jersey City’s …
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Members of the Bayonne mayoral campaign staff of James Davis say they have obtained the services of West New York Town Manager Joe DeMarco to manage the campaign. DeMarco, who is also a councilman in Bernardsville, served as campaign manager for Dr. Felix Roque’s successful campaign for West New York mayor in 2011. Roque’s victory …