Craig Carpenito Archives - New Jersey Globe

U.S. Attorney charges Rahway resident in corruption sting

August 20, 2020 5:00 pmAugust 20, 2020 10:35 pm

A 56-year-old Rahway resident was charged with bribing an Orange Township official in exchange for a $350,000 no-bid contract, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced Wednesday. Jeanmarie Zahore faces a single count of making corrupt payments to a local government agent...

Murphy: GOP State Committee’s call for federal election monitors ‘ridiculous’

June 23, 2020 2:08 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy called a request for federal election monitors made by the Republican State Committee absurd Tuesday, further claiming the move was a purely political one. “That’s a political talking point. That’s ridiculous,” Murphy said. “That’s not to say...

Steinhardt wants federal monitors installed for July primaries

June 23, 2020 10:54 am

New Jersey Republicans want the state’s primaries to be held under the eyes of federal monitors. State Republican Chairman Doug Steinhardt on Monday sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito requesting the installment of federal elections monitors for the...

Steinhardt asks Justice Department to probe administration’s handling of long-term care facilities, FEMA funds

June 1, 2020 9:26 amJune 1, 2020 10:14 am

New Jersey’s top Republican is asking the Trump-appointed Justice Department for a federal investigation into Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of long-term care facilities during the coronavirus pandemic and their use of funds from the Federal Emergency Management Administration. “The thousands...

Candidates seek federal election monitors in NJ-2 House primary

May 22, 2020 2:02 pmMay 22, 2020 5:40 pm

Update – Statement from Brigid Callahan Harrison campaign manager Paul Weborg: “I’m releasing this statement on behalf of Brigid who is currently picking her daughter up from the Naval Academy. Shame on Amy for her accusatory antics. When Amy stops putting...

State, federal authorities launching joint COVID-19 task force

March 30, 2020 3:59 pm

State and federal authorities announced the creation of a joint COVID-19 task force Monday. “An unprecedented public health crisis creates an unprecedented opportunity for scammers and con artists,” Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said. “Now more than ever, we need to...

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, left, with Sudhan Thomas who's accused of accepting cash bribes. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Sudhan Thomas pleads not guilty

January 10, 2020 12:08 am

Former Jersey City Board of Education president Sudhan Thomas pleaded not guilty on charges that he embezzled over $45,000 from the Jersey City Employment and Training Program, where he served as acting executive director. According to the Hudson County View,...