Team Sires sweeps West New York
17 years after he left to take a seat in Congress, Albio Sires will be mayor of West New York once again. Sires, who served in the U.S. House from 2006 until last year, has won a seat on the...
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Judge asks Roque for evidence of fraud before he orders recount
A Superior Court Judge is asking former West New York mayor Felix Roque to provide him with some evidence of voting irregularities by Friday before he authorizes a recount of last week’s municipal election, the New Jersey Globe has learned....
Rodriguez slate takes office
West New York is under new management. Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez and his slate of commissioners were sworn in surrounded by Hudson County dignitaries and more than 300 residents Tuesday, officially marking the end of a feud between the New Beginnings...
Roque files for recount
West New York mayor Felix Roque is seeking a recount after falling 674 votes short of winning re-election to a third term in Tuesday’s non-partisan municipal election. An attorney for Roque filed with the court today in Hudson County after...
Rodriguez slate sweeps West New York as Roque loses re-election
West New York mayor Felix Roque was defeated in his bid for a third term against a slate of candidates headed by commissioner Gabriel Rodriguez that had the strong support of Rep. Albio Sires. Three of the incumbent commissioners –...
CWA to back Rodriguez in West New York
The Communications Workers of America will endorse a slate of candidates in West New York headed by commissioner Gabriel Rodriguez, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The CWA is expected to announce their endorsement tomorrow. The move is expected to...
Roque slams primary opponents on municipal ID vote
West New York Mayor Felix Roque slammed three county-backed commissioners attempting to oust him for voting to table a municipal ID program pushed by Roque and Sue Colacurcio, the only West New York Commissioner sticking by Roque. “Many of our...