Richard Codey Archives - New Jersey Globe

Sweeney says Codey is right

May 20, 2020 3:20 pm

It may have taken a pandemic, but Senate President Steve Sweeney and former Gov. Richard J. Codey are on the same page about bringing Republicans to the table to talk about reopening New Jersey after the COVID-19 shutdown of non-essential...

Codey tells Murphy ‘it’s time’ to bring GOP leadership to the table

May 20, 2020 12:46 pmMay 20, 2020 12:53 pm

Former Gov. Richard Codey thinks it’s time for Gov. Phil Murphy to bring Republican legislative leaders in on discussions about reopening the state as cases of COVID-19 are reduced. “The governor should reach out,” said Codey, an Essex County Democrat...

Biden picks his New Jersey delegates

March 20, 2020 3:37 amMarch 26, 2020 4:55 pm

Joe Biden is close to finalizing his slate of delegates to the Democratic National Convention for the June 2 New Jersey primary, according to a list obtained by the New Jersey Globe. Former Gov. Richard J. Codey will run for...

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...

Codey endorses Biden

January 15, 2020 12:04 pmJanuary 15, 2020 12:42 pm

Former Gov. Richard J. Codey has endorsed Joe Biden for president. “I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President. Our nation is at a crossroads, and I believe he is the right person to help get us back on...

Funeral arrangements for Calvin West

December 4, 2019 3:53 pmDecember 4, 2019 11:00 pm

Funeral services for legendary political leader Calvin D. West will be held on Monday morning at the St. James AME Church in Newark at 10 AM. West, the first African American to win a citywide election in New Jersey’s largest...

Calvin West, Newark political icon, dies at 87

December 2, 2019 8:48 amDecember 4, 2019 3:58 pm

Calvin D. West, a legendary and beloved Newark political figure for parts of seven decades and the first African American to win citywide office, died this morning. He was 87. West was elected to an at-large seat on the Newark...