Team Sires sweeps West New York
17 years after he left to take a seat in Congress, Albio Sires will be mayor of West New York once again. Sires, who served in the U.S. House from 2006 until last year, has won a seat on the...
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A look at New Jersey’s 2023 May municipal elections
New Jersey’s third-most important Election Day is nearly here. The top spots, of course, go to the state’s June primary and November general elections. But next week’s May 9 local elections will still be consequential for the future of more...
Sires vs. Cirillo battle in West New York could lead to split result
With West New York’s May 9 local elections just over two weeks away, Hudson County Democrats are bracing for the possibility of a split result, in which members of two opposing slates each win seats on the five-seat town board...
Rodriguez slate takes office
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
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
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
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...