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2 days ago · 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.
Biden creates board in effort to solve dispute between NJ Transit ...
2 days ago · President Joe Biden has ordered an emergency board to review a labor dispute between NJ Transit and a union representing the agency’s locomotive engineers.. The panel is the second such board Biden has created to handle the dispute this year. The first version, which Biden created via executive order in July, temporarily averted a strike but wasn’t able to strike a deal between NJ Transit ...
Officials hope to get long-term answers to NJ Transit struggles …
Oct 23, 2024 · A third-party investigation hopes to shed light on summer railway issues. Less than two weeks before the election, congressional Democrats toured New Jersey Transit’s plagued Northeast Corridor with Amtrak and NJ Transit leaders — but they said answers on the railway issues are still a month away. Reps. Frank Pallone (D-Long Branch), Andy ...
Municipal races to keep an eye on - New Jersey Globe
1 day ago · Below is a list of races that still appear too close to call. Boonton: In Boonton’s first ward, the race for town council is a dead heat — Republican Councilman Cy Wekilsky is tied with Democrat Melissa Di Salvo, 645-645. The results have been certified, meaning the election will finish as a tie unless a recount finds a different result.
Local Archives - New Jersey Globe
4 days ago · Clark mayor to resign as part of plea deal. November 19, 2024 7:34 pm. Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso has entered into a plea agreement with state prosecutors and will resign his seat, the New Jersey Globe has learned. His resignation could come as early as tomorrow when he is scheduled to appear before a...
News briefs from N.J. politics and government - New Jersey Globe
Oct 21, 2024 · News briefs from N.J. politics and government. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) announced a “Women for Josh” group ahead of the 2024 election. Members of Women for Josh include Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) and Bergen County Commissioners Mary Amoroso, Germaine Ortiz, and Tracy Zur. Gottheimer is, of course, widely expected to run ...
News briefs from N.J. politics and government - New Jersey Globe
Oct 17, 2024 · News briefs from N.J. politics and government. The New Jersey Department of Labor reported the state added 19,200 in September, dropping the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage point to 4.7%. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Long Branch) announced $250,000 in federal funding to build a playground near South Amboy’s Middle High School.
Essex Archives - New Jersey Globe
Oct 26, 2024 · Essex Italian bakery pulls plug on GOP event because owner didn’t want Trump flags. October 23, 2024 6:52 pm. The owner of an Italian bakery and deli in Essex County canceled an Essex County GOP get-out-the-vote event at the last minute because he didn’t want Donald Trump flags in his store. Anthony Calandra, the owner of Calandra’s ...
News briefs from N.J. politics and government - New Jersey Globe
Oct 15, 2024 · Jersey City mayoral candidate Bill O’Dea now has almost $1 million cash-on-hand for his November 2025 race after raising roughly $180,000 over the past three months. He’s one of five candidates to replace three-term mayor Steve Fulop, who is running for governor next year. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Tenafly) unveiled his “AAPI for Josh ...
Statements on the 221st Legislature - New Jersey Globe
Jan 9, 2024 · Statements on the 221st Legislature. Senate President Nicholas Scutari: “The challenges faced by people throughout New Jersey offer opportunities for the Senate to be responsive to their needs. We will continue to work to make real and lasting progress for every community in the state. We fully understand that our diversity is our strength.”.