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Meet Andy Kim, Curtis Bashaw: NJ Politicians Vying For Menendez's Former Seat Meet Andy Kim, Curtis Bashaw: NJ Politicians Vying For Menendez's Former Seat
Meet Andy Kim, Curtis Bashaw: NJ Politicians Vying For Menendez's Former Seat Rep. Andy Kim, D-NJ and Curtis Bashaw, a business owner, are running for Sen. Bob Menendez's old senate seat after the disgraced senator resigned following his conviction on felony corruption charges. Here's a little bit about the two candidates: Kim has represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district since 2019. He jumped into the race upon Menendez's indictment and fended off a challenge from First Lady Tammy Murphy, whose campaign struggled, forcing her to drop out before the primary. Kim's lasting impact in the race may be upending New Jersey's controversial "line" system. A j…

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Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon
Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon Steve Fallon helped put the Hoboken music scene on the map. The owner of Maxwell's, the legendary music venue that played host to everyone from REM to Nirvana, was feted at the Hoboken City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, receiving a standing ovation from the council and those at the meeting. "No one has ever accused the Hoboken city council of being cool but tonight we're kinda cool, because we're honoring Steve Fallon," Councilman Phil Cohen said. Fallon opened Maxwell's at 1039 Washington St. in 1978 and it quickly became the place to hear the hottest indie music. He also formed …

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by Sam Barron
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Anti-Gay Candidate Whose Brother Was Fired From NJ Job For Supporting Her Loses Big Anti-Gay Candidate Whose Brother Was Fired From NJ Job For Supporting Her Loses Big
Anti-Gay Candidate Whose Brother Was Fired From NJ Job For Supporting Her Loses Big It has not been a good week for the Gomez family. Valentina Gomez, who had been running in the Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State, finished in sixth place on Tuesday, Aug. 6, receiving just 7.4% of  the vote, after a campaign filled with anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.  Her brother, Jonathan Gomez-Noriega was fired from his job as an aide to Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop after donating $1,250 to Valentina's campaign. He apparently shared a recording of his phone call with the mayor with his sister, who promptly posted it on social media. Gomez-Noriega also resigned fr…

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by Sam Barron
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Jersey City Mayoral Aide Fired After Supporting Sister's Anti-Gay Political Campaign Jersey City Mayoral Aide Fired After Supporting Sister's Anti-Gay Political Campaign
Jersey City Mayoral Aide Fired After Supporting Sister's Anti-Gay Political Campaign An aide to Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop was fired after a show of support for his sister's political campaign known for its anti-gay rhetoric. Local political leaders, including Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Rep. Rob Menendez, D-NJ, also called for Jonathan Gomez-Noriega's resignation from the city's LGBTQ+ task force after it was revealed he made four donations to his sister, Valentina Gomez. Valentina is running for the Republican nomination for Missouri Secretary of State. Her brother's donations totaled $1,200. View this post on Instagram …

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by Sam Barron