Thomas D'Alessio Archives - New Jersey Globe

Sherrill endorses Fontoura for re-election

May 16, 2021 2:07 pmMay 17, 2021 12:13 am

Praising his efforts to get guns off the streets and his role in responding COVID-19, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) has endorsed Armando Fontoura for re-election to an 11th term as Essex County Sheriff. “Sheriff Fontoura and his office have played...

Clifford Minor, who ran against Cory Booker in 2010, dies

November 25, 2020 9:26 amNovember 25, 2020 9:28 am

Clifford Minor, a former Essex County Prosecutor who challenged Cory Booker in the 2010 Newark mayoral race, died on November 17. He was 78. Minor began his career as a Newark police officer, rising to the rank of detective. He...

Murphy’s choices for BPU

January 11, 2018 9:34 am

At the Board of Public Utilities, Gov.-elect Phil Murphy needs to decide if he wants to elevate one of the two Democratic Commissioners to the presidency, or pick his own candidate. He is expected to replace Richard Mroz, a former...