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Hudson Young Democrats replace Fulop guy

June 2, 2019 9:05 pm

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s lost another intramural Democratic fight this weekend when his guy, Jersey City Business Administrator Brian Platt, lost his job as president of the Hudson County Young Democrats. The new president is Aimee Focaraccio, the chief...

Rodriguez slate takes office

May 21, 2019 8:06 pmMay 21, 2019 11:04 pm

West New York is under new management. Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez and his slate of commissioners were sworn in surrounded by Hudson County dignitaries and more than 300 residents Tuesday, officially marking the end of a feud between the New Beginnings...

Rodriguez slate sweeps West New York as Roque loses re-election

May 14, 2019 8:58 pmMay 15, 2019 12:51 am

West New York mayor Felix Roque was defeated in his bid for a third term against a slate of candidates headed by commissioner Gabriel Rodriguez that had the strong support of Rep. Albio Sires. Three of the incumbent commissioners –...

Rodriguez not disheartened by rain

May 14, 2019 3:09 pm

West New York Commissioner Gabriel Rodriguez didn’t see Tuesday’s rainy weather as a hurdle. The mayoral candidate took a short break from campaigning at polling places in the town to cast his ballot in the mid-afternoon, just as the day’s...

Roque pleased with early turnout

May 14, 2019 12:46 pm

West New York Mayor Felix Roque saw Tuesday morning’s slow turnout as a positive marker for his chance at a third term. “It’s low turnout, which is actually very favorable for us. Usually when you have a high turnout, you...

Roque, Rodriguez campaigning until the last minute

May 10, 2019 9:47 pmMay 13, 2019 11:37 am

In West New York, Mayor Felix Roque and Commissioner Gabriel Rodriguez aren’t resting with a little more than three days left until polls open Tuesday. The battle in West New York is something of an extension of last year’s intra-party...

CWA endorses Rodriguez slate in West New York

May 8, 2019 1:22 pmMay 9, 2019 11:39 am

West New York mayoral candidate Gabriel Rodriguez, seeking to oust two-term incumbent Felix Roque in next week’s non-partisan municipal election, was endorsed today by the Communications Workers of America. “New Jersey is sick and tired of elected officials like Felix...