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Rumor has it that Councilman David Mello will be supporting Councilman Tim Occhipinti’s reelection in the 4th Ward. This ought to seem odd since Mello is loyal to Mayor Dawn Zimmer, whom Occhipinti opposed in 2013. But the 2015 election may be stranger than usual, even for Hoboken. Mello, who has not responded yet to …
In a deal that could help Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer retain control of the City Council, wealthy developer and former school board President Frank Raia has filed petitions to run against 3rd Ward Councilman Michael Russo in the November municipal election. Raia is rumored to have met with both Zimmer and Councilwoman Beth Mason prior …
My darling daughter, Jolie, gave me an unusual gift from Walmart – it’s a Scrub Daddy – a bright yellow kitchen sponge featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” With two cutouts for eyes and a big smiling mouth, the sponge works effectively and makes me smile when I’m at the kitchen sink. I decided to check …
With the filing deadline for the November municipal election in Hoboken set for this Monday, Aug. 31, it appears the ticket backed by Mayor Dawn Zimmer may be at least one candidate short. Unless things change in the last days of August, Zimmer hasn’t chosen anyone to run against 3rd Ward Councilman Michael Russo. While …
The last few weeks have showed significant turmoil behind the scenes in the administration of Mayor Steven Fulop. One of the key signs has been the change of official spokespeople for Jersey City. Ryan Jacobs has replaced Jennifer Morrill as the official city spokesperson. Morrill, who retains her $100,000-a-year salary, has been demoted to spokesperson …
This November’s midterm City Council elections in Hoboken are heating up, even though it is not yet the end of summer. Traditionally, campaigns really do not kick off until after Labor Day. For Hoboken, every election is critical, but this year, Mayor Dawn Zimmer is poised to take a commanding lead beyond a simple majority …
Legal troubles for local politicians have become so routine that ordinary people may soon come to believe that indictments are the preferred way of removing an elected official rather than the ballot box. Although those closest to West New York Mayor Felix Roque dismiss the charges of bribery against him, many of his usual critics …
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While enjoying a Sunday brunch at the beautiful new home of my grandson, Zach, and his darling bride, Lindsay, the conversation came around to the name of a writer, producer, and actress they all admired. They knew her from the Comedy Central series “Inside Amy Schumer” and seemed to agree that Schumer is one of …
While some people may be surprised, election season officially kicked off on July 27 when candidates around the county filed for this fall’s school board races. With the exception of North Bergen and Weehawken, residents around Hudson County will vote for their school boards in November. Bayonne will hold its first election for school board …
Ken Kopacz will not resign as the Bayonne member of the county Board of Freeholders, despite rumors that he would step down now that he has been appointed assistant superintendent of schools in Bayonne. “There is no truth to this speculation,” said Kopacz, who was elected freeholder in 2014, and promoted from an elementary school …