Andrew LaBruno Archives - Page 2 of 3

Ex-Dumont mayor charged with sexually assaulting a child, report says

November 18, 2025 10:01 amNovember 18, 2025 4:32 pm

Former Dumont Mayor Andrew LaBruno, who came within 1,888 votes of winning a State Assembly seat two weeks ago, was arrested yesterday afternoon for the alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy, according to a report by Independent Online News....

Auth, Azzariti hold on in tight race for LD39 in Bergen County

November 5, 2025 12:24 amNovember 5, 2025 2:42 am

Assemblymen Robert Auth (R-Old Tappan) and John Azzariti (R-Saddle River) have won re-election in Bergen County’s 39th legislative district, the New Jersey Globe projects, but Democrats put up a serious fight. As of 12:24 a.m. and with nearly all votes...

Judge punts Assembly recount to late July

June 25, 2025 11:24 amJune 25, 2025 11:08 pm

The Democratic primary for State Assembly in the 39th district won’t be decided entirely until the end of July at the earliest, after a judge set an elongated briefing schedule for a recount application. Superior Court Judge Kelly A. Conlon...

AFL-CIO backs mostly incumbents from both parties

June 18, 2025 1:32 pm

The New Jersey AFL-CIO has endorsed a number of incumbent members of the State Assembly from both parties, including most of the competitive districts, but took a pass on the 21st and moved against incumbents in the 39th. The AFL-CIO...

Here are the general election matchups in New Jersey’s competitive legislative races

June 12, 2025 2:54 pmJune 12, 2025 11:14 pm

After last night’s primary elections, New Jersey Democrats and Republicans alike now have gubernatorial standard-bearers they can rally behind in November: Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) for the blue team, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R-Somerville) for the red. Just as importantly,...

Fulop adds two Assembly candidates in Bergen’s 39th district, one in 18th

December 10, 2024 8:00 amDecember 10, 2024 5:59 pm

Former Dumont Mayor Andrew LaBruno and Demarest Councilman David Jiang will seek the Democratic nomination for State Assembly in the 39th district on a slate allied with Jersey City Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Steve Fulop. The two become the first...

Dumont mayor quietly drops re-election bid

August 29, 2023 6:54 pmAugust 29, 2023 9:35 pm

After Dumont’s mayor’s hushed and unexpected withdrawal from his re-election bid, Republicans have a clear shot at gaining complete control in one of New Jersey’s premier swing towns. Without any public announcement, Democrat Andrew LaBruno ended his campaign on August...