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The exit of Corporation Counsel Mark Tabakin spells one more possible opportunity to expand Republican influence in Hudson County. Who replaces Tabakin will show just how close a relationship Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer has forged with Republican Gov. Christopher Christie – who helped bail Hoboken out when Zimmer fast-tracked the sale of Hoboken University Medical …
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Mark Twain once pointed out: “Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.” This may never be as true as it is in Hoboken, where the one time reformers have become the majority under Mayor Dawn Zimmer, and are running out of people against whom they …
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Hoping to rub a little salt in the wounds of the Hudson County Democratic Organization – which has been so far ineffective at countering his moves – Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop is expected to endorse Donald Payne Jr. for the 10th congressional district seat in a primary in which the HCDO had backed Nia …
The pervasive question for months has been whether or not Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop could win a citywide election, especially as a precursor to his own bid for mayor in 2013. Known for his strength in Ward E, which he has represented for two terms, Fulop has been building a city-wide campaign organization for …
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U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez has denied any meeting between himself and West New York Mayor Dr. Felix Roque, even though sources claimed a meeting was scheduled, prior to Roque’s endorsing Menendez for U.S. Senate. Whether a meeting actually happened or not is beside the point. Most savvy political people are chuckling over Roque’s blunder and …
Are you a registered Republican? The man on 11th Street in Hoboken asked the question over and over as people passed, some shaking their heads, some shrugging and moving on. But the clipboard he had showed a number signatures, indicating the changing nature of Hudson County politics. “I’m collecting signatures for Mitt Romney,” he said …
Dividing the Democrats in Hudson County Republican Gov. Christopher Christie must be laughing up his sleeve at the prospect of a new Hudson County Democratic civil war just in time for his 2013 reelection. Historically, Hudson County is the base from which Democratic candidates get elected governor, and if Christie can keep the Hudson County …
Even as public officials mourn the passing of the state’s first African-American member of the House of Representatives, Donald Payne, politically minded people are on the move to set up a special election for the June primary. Because electing Payne’s replacement comes at a time when congressional districts have changed as a result of the …
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Secaucus: An animal friendly community Animals are a big part of our lives and important family members. More than half of households in the U.S. own a pet. Statistics say that people with pets live longer healthier lives. Our pets keep us moving so we get more exercise, as in the case of walking dogs. …
Birthdays for rivals Former Assemblyman Louis Manzo and Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop, one time political rivals, both celebrated their birthdays last week. Both were born on Feb. 28. Both got gifts they didn’t quite expect. Manzo, of course, got charges dropped after nearly a two-year battle to untangle the mess federal authorities made of …