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WEB3 days ago · Ex-councilman gets four years in jail for selling cocaine. Bill for paid legislative interns passes Assembly committee. The New Jersey Globe is an independent, professional news site chronicling the world of politics in New Jersey. Authoritative, comprehensive coverage of the people, policies and pageantry of the state.
News 12 layoffs take out Zdan, Gregorio, six others
WEB3 days ago · Cutbacks take out 30 News 12 employees in tri-state area. There were massive layoffs at News 12 today, with eight members of their New Jersey team and 30 across their tri-state cable news network being cut. Among those departing are political reporter Alex Zdan and meteorologist James Gregorio, …
Bill Pascrell, 14-term congressman and son of Paterson, dies at 87
WEBAug 21, 2024 · William J. Pascrell, Jr., a beloved, old-school New Jersey politician who spent 28 years in the U.S. House of Representatives as a scrappy, impassioned advocate for his constituents, a proud liberal, a beacon of integrity, a ferocious advocate of tax fairness, and a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump and Ticketmaster, died today after a month-long illness.
Wimberly withdraws from NJ-9 congressional race
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D-Paterson) has dropped his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th district, leaving State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) the apparent winner of a six-day campaign for Bill Pascrell’s seat. The seven-term lawmaker and celebrated high school football coach entered the …
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WEBSep 23, 2024 · Bergen election board locked down today after ballot arrived with unknown substance. September 24, 2024 4:18 pm. The Bergen County Board of Elections was closed for roughly 90 minutes today after a powder-like substance was found in an envelope delivered by the U.S. Post Office today. Inside the envelope was a …
Matt Platkin is New Jersey’s 56th attorney general
WEBBy Joey Fox, September 29 2022 2:43 pm. Matt Platkin was confirmed by the State Senate as attorney general today, eight months after Gov. Phil Murphy nominated him to the role. The 24-10 vote fell largely along partisan lines, with most Republican senators voting against his confirmation. The Senate’s vote on Platkin’s nomination.
Malinowski interested in U.S. Senate race - New Jersey Globe
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Former congressman making calls to explore bid for Menendez seat. Former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-Ringoes) is exploring a U.S. Senate bid, the New Jersey Globe has confirmed. The former two-term congressman has called several municipal chairs in his congressional district to gauge support if he decided to enter the Democratic primary.
Crispi creamed by Smith in 4th district GOP primary
WEBSep 23, 2024 · By Joey Fox, June 07 2022 9:04 pm. The New Jersey Globe projects that Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) has won the Republican primary in the 4th congressional district against several challengers, including Roger Stone-backed podcaster Mike Crispi. As of 10:53 p.m., Smith had 58% of the vote to Crispi’s 37%. Smith, who would be …
About Us - New Jersey Globe
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Joey Fox is the DC reporter for the New Jersey Globe. He first joined the Globe in 2021 as a New Jersey-based reporter and moved to Washington in 2023 to cover Congress. A native of New York City, Joey is a graduate of Williams College, where he was managing editor of the Williams Record, and previously worked as …
Appeals court reinstates N.J. ban on concealed ... - New Jersey Globe
WEB2 days ago · Appeals court reinstates N.J. ban on concealed weapons in public places. One month after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of large parts of a concealed carry law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy last year, the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has mostly reversed an injunction while litigation filed by Second Amendment groups continues. The ...