Stephen Edelstein Archives - New Jersey Globe

Judge tells Eckel to get a lawyer, adds Burlington commissioner to lawsuit seeking to oust her

May 11, 2022 6:26 pm

Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel needs to be a part of a lawsuit challenging the legality of her holding office. “The person who’s occupying the office is the once who has to convince me she should continue to occupy the...

Top Democratic campaign lawyer admits to illegal contributions

October 6, 2021 11:32 am

Stephen Edelstein and other lawyers at a now-defunct North Jersey Law firm known for their political connections, have been fined $50,000 by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission for making campaign contributions in the names of three associates at...

Judge rules against Roque

April 24, 2018 12:18 pmApril 25, 2018 9:32 am

A judge on Tuesday ruled against an appeal filed by attorneys aligned with West New York Mayor Felix Roque that sought to force former Roque aide Jonathan Castañeda to testify. Hudson County Superior Court judge Peter Bariso said his job...

West New York Dems in court tomorrow

April 23, 2018 5:13 pmApril 24, 2018 2:14 pm

Briefs are in for tomorrow morning’s hearing on West New York county committee candidates’ petitions. The hearing on the conflict, a microcosm of the county-wide struggle for control of the Hudson County Democratic party, will decide whether or not candidates...

Castañeda ordered to appear before judge

April 18, 2018 7:20 pmApril 19, 2018 1:39 pm

A Hudson County Judge has ordered Jonathan Castañeda, former chief of staff to West New York mayor Felix Roque, and other representatives of the Hudson County Democratic Organization to appear and show why petitions submitted by HCDO candidates should not...

Roque appeals petition ruling

April 16, 2018 5:33 pmApril 17, 2018 11:33 am

West New York Mayor Felix Roque and his fellows running on the Democrats for Hudson County line have appealed Town Clerk Carmela Riccie’s ruling on an objection to petitions filed by the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO). The appeal reaffirms...

West New York clerk rules against Roque petitions

April 11, 2018 6:38 pmApril 12, 2018 10:40 am

West New York Town Clerk Carmela Riccie on Wednesday ruled against an objection filed by lawyers aligned with Mayor Fenix Roque in a battle over some of the town’s county committee seats, but Roque attorney Stephen Edelstein says he will...