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Bergenfield mayor files defamation suit against ousted incumbent

February 18, 2020 1:12 pm

Bergenfield mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a defamation lawsuit against the incumbent he unseated last year. Just days before the general election, Norman Schmelz accused Amatorio of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and practicing law without a license. He...

Englewood mayor Michael Wildes endorses Bloomberg

February 17, 2020 7:33 pmFebruary 18, 2020 12:03 am

Englewood mayor Michael Wildes has endorsed Michael Bloomberg for the Democratic presidential nomination. “Michael Bloomberg brings a blend of pragmatism and progressive thinking to the table, along with a record of success to prove the worth of his policies,” said...

Rendo exploring Assembly bid in 39th

February 3, 2020 7:27 pmFebruary 3, 2020 8:48 pm

Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo, the 2017 Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, running for State Assembly in the 39th district next year. Rendo will seek the seat of Assemblyman Bob Auth (R-Old Tappan), who became a late entry into the...

Guzman takes Nunziato council seat in Rutherford

January 22, 2020 9:26 pm

Two decades ago, Wood-Ridge Mayor Paul Sarlo and Ray Guzman became friends when Sarlo’s son and Guzman’s daughter attended the same pre-K program. Tonight, Guzman was sworn in as a new councilman in Rutherford by Sarlo, the chairman of the...

Tully named Dumont administrator

January 21, 2020 9:39 am

Assemblyman Christopher Tully (D-Bergenfield) has been named borough administrator for Dumont. “Chris’ knowledge of government – municipal, county, state and federal – will be a great asset to this administration and the residents of Dumont,” said Mayor Andrew LaBruno, who...

Report: Maywood councilman arrested

January 20, 2020 3:53 pmJanuary 21, 2020 12:01 pm

Maywood councilman Matthew Garofalow was arrested by Teaneck police on Friday evening after becoming “combative with police during a domestic incident,” according to a report on the Daily Voice, a Bergen County local news site. The incident took place at...

O’Donnell sometimes billed towns more than 24 hours in a day for legal fees

January 15, 2020 3:53 pmJanuary 16, 2020 1:41 pm

Attorney Matt O’Donnell, the state’s cooperating witness in a corruption sting operation, sometimes billed municipalities in excess of 24 hours in a single day, according to bills submitted to government entities that were reviewed by the New Jersey Globe. O’Donnell...