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An upset win by Chris L. Gadsden over incumbent John J. Hallanan III in a Ward B special council election combined with a split decision on the school board election may spell trouble for Mayor Steven Fulop going into next year’s municipal elections. Gadsden with 2,164 votes upset Hallanan who had 1,874 votes. Lekendrick Shaw …

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Thousands of people from throughout Hudson County greeted Phil Murphy, the Democratic candidate for governor, when he walked through the doors of Schuetzen Park on Nov. 4. Although billed “a very special party” to say thanks to members of the Brian Stack Civic Association, the event became a who’s-who of county political dignitaries as well …

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Thousands of people from throughout Hudson County greeted Phil Murphy, the Democratic candidate for governor, when he walked through the doors of Schuetzen Park on Nov. 4. Although billed “a very special party” to say thanks to members of the Brian Stack Civic Association, the event became a who’s-who of county political dignitaries as well …

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Jersey City man dies from gunshot wounds Michael A. Bowers, 34, of Jersey City, has died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and an extremity, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Jersey City police officers responded to Fulton Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 3 and found Bowers on …

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Jersey City man dies from gunshot wounds Michael A. Bowers, 34, of Jersey City, has died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and an extremity, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Jersey City police officers responded to Fulton Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 3 and found Bowers on …

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Less than one week before an election that could shift the balance of power on the Board of Education, an administrative law judge has denied a move to rescind last December’s contract renewal for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marcia Lyles. The controversial four-year renewal came during a lame duck session prior to the seating of …

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Less than one week before an election that could shift the balance of power on the Board of Education, an administrative law judge has denied a move to rescind last December’s contract renewal for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marcia Lyles. The controversial four-year renewal came during a lame duck session prior to the seating of …

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Jersey City residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to vote on a number of key races, include the election of a president, and contests for the House of Representatives, county sheriff, county register, school board members and the council member representing Ward B. The Board of Education election is the most …

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