Andre Sayegh Archives - New Jersey Globe

Citing voter fraud allegations, McKoy seeks recount in Paterson

May 22, 2020 2:21 pmMay 23, 2020 1:39 pm

In an election already knee-deep in allegations of ballot tampering, Paterson Councilman William McKoy has filed for a recount after losing his re-election bid by 245 votes in last week’s non-partisan municipal election. Alex Mendez, a former at-large councilman, leads...

Best savages Sayegh in since-deleted Facebook posts

May 22, 2020 10:32 amMay 22, 2020 12:12 pm

Passaic County Freeholder TJ Best has had it with Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh. Best made two Facebook posts containing harsh criticisms of the mayor over comments he made on national television defending Paterson’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Initially, Best...

Slew of candidates seek Paterson council seats

May 6, 2020 2:25 pmMay 6, 2020 10:18 pm

All but one of the six Paterson Council incumbents seeking re-election this year face multiple challengers in their bids for another term. Councilman Michael Jackson faces challenges from Mosleh Uddin and Nakima Redmon in a low-dollar race for the first...

Sayegh tests positive for COVID-19

April 7, 2020 5:15 pmApril 9, 2020 8:11 am

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh has tested positive for COVID-19. “COVID-19 is a silent virus and I do not know exactly where I may have contracted it. I am not suffering from a fever or cough, but will continue to monitor...

Tom Byrne endorses Bloomberg for president

February 27, 2020 10:37 amFebruary 27, 2020 1:57 pm

Former Democratic State Chairman Tom Byrne has endorsed Michael Bloomberg for president, saying that the former New York City mayor’s private and public sector experience sharply contrast those of Donald Trump. Bloomberg has scored several key endorsements in New Jersey...

Gottheimer endorses Bloomberg for president

February 20, 2020 5:55 amFebruary 20, 2020 1:30 pm

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) has endorsed Mike Bloomberg for the Democratic presidential nomination, giving the billionaire former mayor of New York City an influential ally in North Jersey. “I’m endorsing Mike Bloomberg because we need an experienced, proven leader who...

Janice Kovach endorses Bloomberg for president

February 13, 2020 11:53 amFebruary 13, 2020 11:55 am

Clinton mayor Janice Kovach, a member of Democratic State Chairman John Currie’s leadership team, has endorsed Mike Bloomberg for president. “I am proud to give my support to Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the 2020 election,” said Kovach, the secretary of...