Arvin Amatorio Archives - New Jersey Globe

Juliano wins massive support in bid for re-election

May 6, 2026 10:10 pm

Paul Juliano looks like a sure bet for re-election as Bergen County Democratic chairman after securing endorsements from 58 municipal chairs and a long list of federal, state, county, and municipal elected officials. Juliano, who has chaired the county organization...

Ex-Oakland mayor seeking support for Bergen Surrogate

February 4, 2026 2:55 pmFebruary 4, 2026 3:49 pm

Bergen County Democrats are increasingly looking at former Oakland Mayor Linda Schwager as a candidate for Surrogate to replace Michael Dressler, the longtime Democratic incumbent who died on December 4 Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio has been seeking party support for Surrogate, and...

Five more mayors pledge to back Gottheimer for governor

September 30, 2024 8:30 amSeptember 30, 2024 9:09 am

Saying he is the “right person to lead New Jersey,” five more Bergen County Democratic mayors want Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) to run for governor next year, bringing his total to twelve. Mayors Arvin Amatorio of Bergenfield, Brian Bernstein of...

Pascrell tribute: Arvin Amatorio

August 21, 2024 7:32 pmAugust 21, 2024 7:33 pm

Bergenfield Mayor and Democratic Municipal Chair Arvin Amatorio released the following statement on the death of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson): “It is with a heavy heart that I share the profound sadness we all feel over the passing of Congressman...

Bergenfield mayor files defamation suit against ousted incumbent

February 18, 2020 1:12 pm

Bergenfield mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent he unseated last year. Just days before the general election, Norman Schmelz accused Amatorio of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and practicing law without a license. He...

Gottheimer, Tully campaign for Amatorio

October 11, 2019 11:56 amOctober 11, 2019 12:31 pm

Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Assemblyman Chris Tully campaigned for a Bergenfield councilman last week. “I am proud to support Arvin Amatorio for Mayor because he is committed to working collaboratively to improve services for all residents of Bergenfield. Residents know...

Juliano brings peace to Bergenfield Dems

July 14, 2019 5:49 pmJuly 14, 2019 8:29 pm

Just days before he’s set to become the Bergen County Democratic Chairman, Paul Juliano scored a big win in Bergenfield by bringing feuding factions together in advance of a hotly contested mayoral campaign. According to sources who were present at...