Laura Leibowitz Archives - New Jersey Globe

Piscataway progressive group backs Baraka

February 6, 2025 8:28 am

The grassroots Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization has endorsed Ras Baraka for governor after he received over 80% in a vote of its membership. With the endorsement comes the support of two Piscataway councilwomen, Laura Leibowitz and Sarah Rashid, the upset...

Wahler, slate win renomination

July 7, 2020 9:16 pmJuly 7, 2020 11:00 pm

Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler and his slate of organization-backed candidates will win renomination, the New Jersey Globe projects. Wahler currently leads rival Democrat William Irwin by 38 points. Irwin is married to progressive activist Staci Berger. The mayor’s slate mates,...

Working Families backs Surrency re-election bid

June 16, 2020 4:37 pm

New Jersey Working Families has endorsed Cumberland County Freeholder Jack Surrency for re-election, along with candidates for local office in Piscataway. Surrency is running off-the-line after being denied party support for a second term. Working Families is also backing his...