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Father of Mayor Dies

January 25, 2018 2:19 am

Remigio Alejandro Lora-Sanchez, the father of Passaic Mayor Hector Lora, passed away on Sunday. Born in the Dominican Republic, he came to the United States in 1977, worked as a machinist, became an ordained chaplain, and a naturalized U.S. citizen....

In Memoriam

January 22, 2018 11:59 pm

Four former New Jersey local officials passed away over the last few days. Former Hawthorne Mayor Buddy Englehardt died yesterday at the age of 85. A Korean War veteran, Englehardt. He was elected in 1993 and served one term before...

Schaer taking on gangs & social media

January 19, 2018 11:25 am

Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-Passaic) will announce his plan to crack down on street gags at a news conference on Tuesday. Schaer is expected to unveil comprehensive legislation that will challenge a street gang’s ability to recruit minors through social media...