Reed Gusciora Archives - New Jersey Globe

Ex-Bergen mayor endorses Buttigieg

February 20, 2020 10:04 am

Former Westwood mayor John Birkner, Jr. has endorsed Pete Buttigieg for the Democratic presidential nomination. “I like a lot of what former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg brings to the table, but the one candidate that I believe can win in...

Gusciora names Brossoie to Trenton school board

February 12, 2020 12:54 pm

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora appointed Nicole Brossoie to the city’s school board Wednesday. “This is the honor of a lifetime,” Brossoie said. “I could not be more excited to work with my fellow board members to improve the lives of...

At least 8 Democratic presidential campaigns will seek Hunterdon convention votes

February 8, 2020 4:17 pmFebruary 9, 2020 4:41 pm

Hunterdon County’s first-in-the-state convention to award the organization line in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in Flemington on Sunday. It’s being called the Iowa of New Jersey, and while the race looks to be wide open, the only...

Gusciora endorses Buttigieg

February 7, 2020 2:22 pm

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora today endorsed Pete Buttigieg for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying the South Bend mayor “has more elected experience than Donald Trump.” Gusciora is the second big New Jersey endorsement for Buttigieg in two days. Rep. Andy...

Warren wins mock NJ caucus; Yang beats out Biden for 2nd place

February 1, 2020 3:55 pmFebruary 1, 2020 5:33 pm

Elizabeth Warren won a mock caucus of New Jersey Democrats on Friday evening, with Andrew Yang grabbing second place ahead of Joe Biden in the non-binding vote. Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg finished fourth. More than 200 Democrats...

Trailblazer: Walter Gilbert Alexander

January 20, 2020 12:59 amJanuary 20, 2020 12:59 am

Walter Gilbert Alexander (1880-1953), the son of former slaves, was the first African American to serve in the New Jersey State Assembly. A Republican, he was elected in 1920. Alexander was born in Virginia in 1880. He went to college...

Trailblazer: Senator Hutchins Inge

January 20, 2020 12:57 amJanuary 20, 2020 12:49 am

Hutchins Inge (1900-2002) was the first African American to serve in the New Jersey State Senate. A Newark physician, Inge was elected to the Senate in 1965, unseated Republican Senate Minority Leader C. Robert Sarcone by 7,144 votes. The opportunity...