The O’Toole Chronicles

Today, as I walk down the corridor that connects the Annex to the Statehouse – it will mark my last trip down these halls as a member of the New Jersey State Legislature; do not ask me what happens if...

While many are beginning to focus on the November General Election, it may very well be true that the June Primary provided the most drama and political fireworks in this election cycle. There are some political prognosticators who believe that...

Steve Adubato, an army veteran and former teacher, is the founder and creator of the North Ward Center, The Robert Treat charter school, Casa Israel, and various other charity organizations. He is a one of a kind political power broker...

It takes a certain courage to put your name on a ballot to put yourself out there to the world. Recently, campaigns have morphed into open political hunting season—that has become our familiar politics. While many elections are tranquil and...

GOLDEN RULE– Treat others how you want to be treated (Pretty simple concept) For most of us in this business, before we became elected officials we spent time in the trenches as volunteers, campaign staffers and legislative aides. My career...

“The Governor shall nominate and appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, the Judges of the Superior Court, and the judges of the inferior courts with jurisdiction extending...

When I was first approached to write a bi-weekly column, my thought was—How do I do this without speaking ill of the dead or upsetting those who are still alive? Then I realized, that given my 30 plus years of...