Allen Manzo Archives - New Jersey Globe

Mary Manzo, whose two sons faced off in ’92 Jersey City mayor’s race, dies at 102

January 24, 2022 8:15 pm

Mary Manzo, who was forced to choose between two sons running against each other for mayor of Jersey City in 1992, died on January 19. She was 102. Her two sons, Hudson County Freeholder Louis Manzo and former Jersey City...

Two brothers running against each other in Parsippany GOP primary

April 1, 2019 12:20 pmApril 1, 2019 1:16 pm

There’s a Cain and Abel story brewing in Parsippany, where councilman Paul Carifi, Jr. will face a challenge in the Republican primary from his brother, James. James Carifi attempted to file his nominating petitions this morning, but left to repair...

Round 2: The Special Election for Mayor of Jersey City

March 17, 2018 4:04 pmMarch 19, 2018 8:32 am

Editor’s Note: Read Round 1 first. After Steve Fulop’s imaginary congressional run – he says he’s not a candidate for Albio Sires’ seat, but whatever – and after the City Council figures out who will fill a short ten-month stint...