Nicholas Sacco Archives - New Jersey Globe

In display of Hudson Democratic peace, Fulop signs Swibinski for ’21 re-election bid

August 11, 2020 2:26 pmAugust 11, 2020 5:33 pm

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has hired North Jersey political consultant Phil Swibinski to work on his re-election campaign, a clear indication that the Hudson County Warette of 2018 has come to an end. Fulop is seeking re-election to a...

Progressives came reasonably close in one Hudson freeholder race

July 23, 2020 1:16 pm

A closer-than-expected Democratic primary for Hudson County freeholder has left some local political observers wondering if a progressive strategy to challenge four other incumbents was an overreach that limited their chances to win one seat and break through a county...

Hudson organization Democrats lead in all freeholder races

July 8, 2020 8:26 pm

All nine freeholders backed by the Hudson County Democratic Organization are maintaining leads over a slate of progressive challengers after more than 5,000 additional vote-by-mail ballots were counted today. The closest race is in the 4th district, where Yraida Aponte-Lipski...

Pou lauds Juliano nomination to Horizon board

June 14, 2020 6:06 pm

State Sen. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon) is supporting Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Paul Juliano for a seat on the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Board of Directors. “Paul has always shown sound judgement, strong leadership, and a desire for...

Sacco supports Murphy pick for Horizon board

June 12, 2020 4:47 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy’s nomination of Paul Juliano to the Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Board of Directors has the backing of State Sen. Nicholas Sacco (D-North Bergen). “Paul Juliano would be an asset to the Horizon board,...

Sacco praises Pierre-Louis court pick

June 11, 2020 10:37 am

State Sen. Nicholas Sacco (D-North Bergen) appears likely to support the nomination of Fabiana Pierre-Louis as an Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. “Representing North Bergen and Hudson County, we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion and believe...

Hudson Democrats backing Murphy borrowing plan

May 30, 2020 8:26 pmMay 30, 2020 8:30 pm

The entire nine-member Hudson County legislative delegation announced on Saturday evening that they will support Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to borrow $9 billion to help the state deal with the fiscal crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Hudson County Executive...