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Newcomer gets Essex civil court post, passing over two campaigners

April 29, 2024 11:01 am

A spat between judges in Essex County over a promotion has been settled, with an ally of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka getting the job. Avion Benjamin was named earlier this month to replace retiring Judge Thomas M. Moore as the...

An odd campaign is underway — and it’s from within the judiciary

December 15, 2023 6:52 pmDecember 15, 2023 9:26 pm

A peculiar political campaign of sorts is being waged among Superior Court Judges in Essex County for a position that will open up next year: presiding judge of the Civil Division. The incumbent, Thomas M. Moore, plans to retire in...

Speight not interested in becoming Newark Mayor

January 22, 2019 1:54 pmJanuary 22, 2019 3:36 pm

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight has no interest in becoming Newark’s first woman mayor. “No way,” Speight said when asked if she had any such aspirations. “Right now, I just take it day-by-day, and I’m just happy I’m in the position that...