Steven Perskie Archives - New Jersey Globe

Polistina will become Atlantic’s 9th senator in 81 years

August 4, 2021 7:17 amAugust 4, 2021 7:18 am

Once Republicans ratify Vince Polistina tonight, he’ll become the 9th state senator from Atlantic County since the legendary Frank “Hap” Farley first won the seat 81 years ago at the age of 38. Farley became the Republican political boss of...

Bergen conventions around since 1976

March 23, 2020 8:55 pmMarch 23, 2020 9:09 pm

The Bergen County Republican Organization was one of the first counties in the state to award their organization line based on an open vote of the full county committee in 1976. The convention process was the brainstorm of Cassius Daly,...

Democrats who signed no-line pledge still seeking line

February 12, 2020 1:03 amFebruary 12, 2020 1:16 pm

A pledge signed by five potential opponents to Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-Dennis) to reject organization lines has fallen apart after several candidates said they still intend to compete at the Atlantic County Democratic convention next month. Amy Kennedy, Ashley...

The Road to Mike Testa

December 2, 2019 12:23 amDecember 2, 2019 2:45 pm

When Michael Testa., Jr. takes his seat in the New Jersey State Senate next week, he will become just the sixth senator to represent the 1st legislative district since it was created in 1973 when New Jersey first adopted a...

In 2nd district, Democratic Assembly incumbents re-elected for the first time

November 15, 2019 6:17 pmNovember 16, 2019 8:56 pm

The re-election of Vince Mazzeo (D-Northfield) and John Armato (D-Buena Vista) marks the first time two Democratic incumbents have been re-elected to the New Jersey State Assembly in the 2nd district. Democrats won two Assembly seats in 1971, when the...

Linden Democrats headed to court

February 8, 2019 9:58 am

A Superior Court Judge is about to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed this morning to force Linden to seat Democrat Paul Coates as a new city councilman. Linden Democrats picked Coates to on Wednesday to replace Michele Yamakaitis, who...

Perskie, key player in NJ politics for four decades, named to Gaming Hall of Fame

September 27, 2018 3:35 pmSeptember 27, 2018 7:06 pm

Former Senate Majority Leader Steven Perskie, one of the most intellectually gifted people to ever serve in the New Jersey Legislature and one of the architects of casino gambling in Atlantic City, has been inducted into the Gaming Hall of...