Alexandra Soriano-Taveras Archives

Soriano-Taveras withdraws from 37th district Assembly race

March 10, 2021 5:34 pmMarch 10, 2021 8:49 pm

Teaneck Democratic Municipal Chair Alexandra Soriano-Taveras has dropped her bid for State Assembly in the 37th district amid criticism that she called for a boycott of Jewish businesses at a rally last July. Her exit from the race leaves the...

Murphy, vaguely aware of Soriano-Taveras, has no specific reaction

March 3, 2021 3:08 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy said he was only vaguely aware of accusations of anti-Semitism leveled against a Democratic Assembly candidate who call for a boycott of some Jewish businesses in Teaneck. “I don’t know the candidate in the 37th,” Murphy said...

Democrats worry that Bergen Assembly candidate no longer viable

March 1, 2021 10:03 pmMarch 2, 2021 12:56 pm

A Democratic Assembly candidate today apologized for comments she said were taken out of context about boycotting Jewish businesses in Teaneck. The comments, captured on a short video that Alexandra Soriano-Taveras claims was taken out of context is fueling concerns...

Gordon Johnson has votes to win Bergen Democratic line for Senate

February 10, 2021 4:53 pmFebruary 11, 2021 10:34 am

Gordon Johnson has secured enough committed votes to win the Democratic organization line for State Senate in Bergen County, according to a New Jersey Globe tally of party leaders in the 37th legislative district. While the tally shows that Valerie...

Palisades Park Dems back their mayor for open Assembly seat

February 2, 2021 1:21 pm

Palisades Park Mayor Christopher Chung has won the unanimous backing of his hometown Democratic organization for his State Assembly bid in the 37th district. Chung is seeking the open seat created by the State Senate candidacy of the districts’ two...

Teaneck Democrats back Soriano-Taveras for Assembly seat in 37th

January 30, 2021 11:12 am

The Teaneck Democratic Municipal Committee has voted to support Alexandra Soriano-Taveras, the municipal chair, for an open State Assembly seat in the 37th legislative district. “Chairwoman Soriano-Taveras has demonstrated time and time again the inclusive and responsive leadership we need...

Arjumand gets endorsement from hometown municipal chair

February 22, 2020 10:03 am

The Teaneck Democratic municipal chair has endorsed Shahanaz Arjumand for Bergen County freeholder. Arjumand and Ridgewood mayor Ramon Hache are vying for the seat of David Ganz, who is not seeking re-election to a seventh term on the Bergen County...