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Fair Lawn's New Mayor Focuses On Water Quality
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Lisa Swain has been sworn in as the new mayor of Fair Lawn, replacing John Cosgrove -- now her deputy. On Swain's agenda is improving water quality, pedestrian safety and revitalizing the downtown, NorthJersey.com reports. At 59 years old, Swain -- a Democrat -- is an accomplished triathlete who served on the council for 10 years, and was appointed mayor for the second time last week (prior: 2011), the article says. After contaminants were found in the borough's water, Fair Lawn officials promised the safety was up to par -- and Swain wants to make sure it stays that way,…
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NJ Native Michael Wolff Stirs Up Controversy With New Trump Book
It's been quite the week for author Michael Wolff, a New Jersey native. Wolff, from Paterson, is the author of "Fire and Fury," an insider's account of the first year of President Donald Trump's White House. The book, which is out now, is No. 1 at Amazon. Former chief strategist Steve Bannon is quoted in the book as saying a meeting Trump's team, which included Donald Trump, Jr. and son-in-law Jared Kushner took with Russians was "treasonous." Trump responded with a blistering statement saying Bannon has nothing to do with him or his presidency. "When he was fired,…
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Westwood's James O'Keefe Tried To Fake Washington Post With Roy Moore Story
The Washington Post is reporting that Project Veritas, founded by Westwood's James Edward O'Keefe III, was behind a failed attempt to get the newspaper to publish a fake story about Alabama Senate candidate Republican Roy Moore. On Monday, the Post revealed a woman, Jaime Phillips falsely claimed that Moore impregnated her when she was 15, forcing her to get an abortion. The Post originally broke the story several weeks ago about Moore's relationships with teenage girls when he was in his 30s that have led members of his own party to call for him to step down. Moore has denied the allegatio…
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Ethics Law Violation: Ex-Ridgewood Officials Fined
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Former Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Manager Roberta Sonenfeld were issued violation notices by the New Jersey Local Finance Board for authorizing and appearing in a video that advocated only one side of a referendum question in June 2016, NJrandomgovt.blogspot.com reports. The Nov. 13 notices against the pair are related to the referendum question that sought $11.5 million in bonds or notes to pay for the construction of a new parking deck, the article says. New Jersey law mandates that public resources may be used by government officials to educate but not persuade …
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Menendez Corruption Case Ends In Mistrial
A mistrial has been declared in the corruption trial of United States Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey after jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict. The judge declared the mistrial shortly before noon Thursday after the jury sent him a note following four days of deliberations that they were hopelessly deadlocked. The note from the jury was read in the courtroom. "We can not reach a unanimous decision on any of the charges," the note said. "Nor are we willing to move away from our strong convictions." Prosecutors did not say whether they would retry Menendez…
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South Asian Neuroscientist Makes History In Glen Rock
GLEN ROCK, N.J. – A neuroscientist made history in Glen Rock last week. Arati Kreibich became the first South Asian to be elected to the Glen Rock Borough Council. The Democrat, who will be sworn in to office in January, feels that by being the first South Asian on the council, she can help residents feel welcome and heard. “Because I know and have felt what it is like to be overlooked, it is important to me to listen to those in our community who do not feel heard,” Kreibich said. “I think our voters connected with this, and I hope that knowing that someone on Council has shared these e…
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Cuomo Chief Of Staff, Ex-Chris Christie Aide, Resigns Shortly After Hiring
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly losing his chief of staff just months after she entered his administration. Cuomo’s Chief of Staff Maria Comella is taking a position in the private sector, according to a Politico report, less than seven months after she signed on to head Cuomo’s administration. Comella made a name for herself nationally while working for Republican politicians Sarah Palin and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. She is expected to stay on the staff through the next “State of the State” address, which is expected early next year. Cuomo’s choice of Comella surprised many…
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Did Oradell TV Clips Influence Election Results For BOE Candidates?
ORADELL, N.J. — People in Oradell are questioning why two Oradell Board of Education candidates including one winner had campaign videos air on public television while three others did not. Several sources with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice that incumbents Nancy Shapiro, Gregory Derian and Rita Walker were not provided with the same opportunity to have campaign videos aired on OPTV as opponents Jeremy Griffin and Himanshu Rateshwar. Shapiro, Griffin and Walker won the election, according to results posted on the Oradell website. The clips aired 35 times between Oct. 30 …
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Dems Gordon, Eustace, Lagana Hold On To 38th Dist. Legislative Seats
FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- State Senator Bob Gordon (D-Fair Lawn) won re-election Tuesday. Fellow District 38 Democrats Assemblyman Tim Eustace of Maywood and Assemblyman Joseph A. Lagana of Paramus were also re-elected. Gordon withstood a challenge from Republican New Milford Councilwoman Kelly Langschultz. The the Assembly incumbents bested Republicans Christopher B. Wolf, a Saddle Brook pastor, and Glen Rock Councilman William Leonard, as well Dev Goswami of Fair Lawn who ran under the slogan "Independent - NJ Awakens." The 38th legislative district covers the Bergen County municipal…
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DiPiazza, Bellinger Win In Paramus, Tie For Oradell BOE
Marielena Bellinger was re-elected and will be joined by Christopher DiPiazza in the Paramus Council election, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Elections Clerk. The pair beat Mohammed Reda (R) and Joseph Garcia (D). In Oradell, Thomas Kelly (R) and Robert Jannicelli (D) beat Miriam Yu (D) and Paul Tina (R). Incumbent Rita Walker and Jeremy Griffin won in the Oradell school board election, and incumbents Gregory Derian and Nancy Shapiro tied with 872 votes. The yes votes won in the River Edge School Board question. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON ELECTION RESULTS IN ORADELL, R…
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Phil Murphy's Win Marks New Era Of Democratic Control In New Jersey
Former Wall Street executive-turned diplomat Phil Murphy (D) beat Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno (R) in Tuesday's New Jersey gubernatorial election. CNN called the win for Murphy based on exit polling. Murphy, 60, will be sworn in on Jan. 16, and Democrats will control the governor's office and state Legislature for the first time since 2009, when Jon Corzine lost to Chris Christie. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE NEW YORK POST.
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Gabby Giffords To Rally In Hackensack For Phil Murphy
HACKENSACK, N.J. – Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords and her husband Captain Mike Kelly will be in Hackensack Thursday afternoon. The pair will be campaigning for Phil Murphy, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, at a get-out-the-vote rally at the Logan Family Life Center on Central Ave. Murphy is facing Republican nominee Kim Guadagno, New Jersey’s current lieutenant governor, in the Nov. 7 election. In 2011, Giffords was critically injured by a gunshot wound to her head during an assassination attempt. She and Kelly subsequently founded Giffords, an organ…
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