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Hackensack, NJ
Politics
Hackensack Councilman Stepping Down After Soccer Game Scandal
The Hackensack councilman who refused to apologize to a club coach after making derogatory racial comments about him and slamming his goalkeeper during a game will be stepping down. In an email to Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 11, Leo Battaglia — who was elected in 2013 — said he feels he has no other choice but to resign from the city council. "This evening, I, Councilman Leo Battaglia, along with two individuals who participated in the conversation that took place on Monday, September 16th, visited the homes of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor," Battaglia said. "This was an opportunity to provide…
Peekskill, NY
News
Ticket-Fixing Scandal: Officials Call For Councilman's Resignation In Peekskill
City officials in Northern Westchester are calling for the resignation of a councilman who allegedly used his close relationship with a judge to get his friend out of a traffic ticket. In a statement released on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie said the majority of the city's Common Council believes that Councilman Ramon Fernandez should resign from his position following his alleged conduct with embattled Peekskill City Court Judge Reginald J. Johnson. According to a report by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which filed formal…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Long-Delayed Reopening Of Atlantic City Aquarium Pushed Back Again
After four years of delays, visitors will have to wait a few more months to return to the Atlantic City Aquarium. The North New Hampshire Avenue aquarium will reopen in September, the city said. Mayor Marty Small Sr. previously said in February that the facility would reopen on Monday, July 1. City spokesperson Andrew Kramer said city council passed resolutions on Wednesday, June 12 to award contracts for improvements to the city's exterior, including a new mural. "Based on the information we were given earlier in the year, it looked like July 1st was a reasonable reopening date…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows New Brunswick Council President 3X Over Legal Limit After Wrecking SUV
Brand-new bodycam footage of the investigation into New Brunswick's former City Council president directly after she drunkenly wrecked her luxury SUV several hundred feet from home. Officer Taylor Tiongson-Cradic found Suzanne Sicora-Ludwig at the Edgebrook Road crash scene around 11:40 p.m. Friday, March 8, where her Range Rover had struck a tree, according to a police report shared to the city's website. Bodycam footage shared in a 1-hour and 30-minute video by DriveThruTours shows Sicora-Ludwig's 2014 Range Rover up against a tree, with airbag deployment. Accord…
New Rochelle, NY
News
City Manager Resigns Suddenly In Westchester: Search For Successor Begins Now
A city in Westchester will soon be commencing a search process following the sudden resignation of its manager. The New Rochelle City Council approved City Manager Kathleen Gill's resignation in a special session held on Tuesday, April 9, officials announced. Gill's resignation became effective on Tuesday, officials added. In a statement, New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert said Gill is looking to "pursue other opportunities." "She is grateful for her 27 years of service to the City of New Rochelle and is proud to have worked with so many hard-working and …
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
Jersey Shore City Increases Fees, Regulations For Boardwalk Performers
The Ocean City beachfront will feel and sound a little different this summer after new rules were approved to regulate boardwalk performers. City council unanimously passed an ordinance on Thursday, Jan. 25 to raise the fee for a performance permit to $200. The regulations also limit musicians and other performers to two "entertainment zones" along the boardwalk. The zones for performances will be between Fifth and Eighth streets, as well as 12th through 14th streets. Performers must also stay within four feet of the boardwalk railing and in certain designated areas within the zones. Anyone…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
War Of The Birds: Jersey Shore City Will Continue Using Falcons To Fight Off Seagulls
Lifeguards won't be the only ones patrolling Ocean City beaches this summer, as falcons will be on the prowl up in the sky. Ocean City will continue using falcons to prevent seagulls from becoming a nuisance along the oceanfront. City council unanimously approved a resolution to award a $328,000 contract to East Coast Falcons. The falcons will be out at 8 a.m. or earlier to keep gulls from flocking to breakfast leftovers. The anti-gull program will cover the downtown district and the 34th Street business district, along with several other public spaces. Ocean City began the falcon pro…
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Police To Discuss Fatal Thanksgiving Shooting Of Woman, 27, In Cambridge
A community meeting with city officials will be held in Cambridge after police identified the 27-year-old woman killed in a shooting on Thanksgiving. Danasia Green, of Cambridge, and a 26-year-old man were found shot next to a black Tesla near 10 Magazine St. around 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 23, in the city’s Central Square. She was pronounced dead at a hospital in Boston, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office. The man who was also shot has been treated and released. The community meeting in the Cambridge Senior Center at 806 Massachusetts Ave., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, will…
Paterson, NJ
Politics
Paterson Council Prez, Wife, Campaign Chief Charged In Hare-Brained Scheme To Steal Election
State authorities announced a bunch of new election fraud charges on Wednesday against Paterson’s council president along with allegations against his wife and campaign manager, as well. Alex Mendez, 48, has been awaiting trial in a case, stemming from 2020 council races, that has undergone a series of one delay after another. The contests were conducted entirely by mail-in ballots as COVID was spreading. The new charges involved what the attorney general described on Oct. 25 as a hare-brained plot to steal ballots from mailboxes outside people’s homes, toss out those that didn’t vote for…
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Danbury Mayor Hospitalized With Suspected Stomach Ulcer, Officials Say
Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito is being treated in the hospital for a suspected stomach ulcer. The mayor was seen by a gastroenterologist on Wednesday, Sept. 6 who recommended he seek immediate medical attention at Danbury Hospital, said Lindsay Seti, a spokeswoman for the city. "He is currently undergoing treatment for a suspected stomach ulcer and will remain in the hospital overnight for observation and additional testing," Seti said. City Council President Vinny DiGilio presided over Wednesday's September City Council meeting in Esposito’s absence. "We wis…
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
Longtime Bayonne Councilman Joseph Makowski, 77
Joseph L. Makowski, a longtime public servant for the City of Bayonne died on Saturday, May 13 at the age of 77, according to his obituary. Makowski spent 16 years on the City Council and also worked for the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services for over 27 years. He was council president from 1994 to 1998 and served on numerous committees and clubs. His father, Joseph E. Makowski was also a longtime public servant and in 2022, the city dedicated Makowski Park, honoring both men. "Joe was committed passionately to representing the people of Bayonne. He was a strong, independen…
Edison, NJ
News
Campaign Worker Offered Gift Card 'Bribes' To Central Jersey Voters: Prosecutor
A campaign worker for a Perth Amboy City Council candidate has been arrested and charged with bribery, authorities said. The worker allegedly offered gift cards to voters in exchange for their mail-in absentee ballots, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Ciccone did not name the candidate. On the week of Oct; 17, detectives from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Perth Amboy Police Department received a tip that a campaign worker Ana Camilo, 62, of Perth Amboy, was canvassing a neighborhood in Perth Amboy and offering to complete…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows Jersey City Councilwoman In Hit-Run Trying To Get Out Of Car Tow Last Year
Newly-released bodycam footage shows a Jersey City councilwoman at the center of a recent hit-and-run case trying to plead her way out of having her car towed last year. The footage released by Hudson County View shows Amy DeGise on the verge of tears as her Nissan Rogue was loaded onto a tow truck in Hoboken. An officer tells her that the car had been struck by a tractor trailer partially because she was in a no stopping/standing zone, and then that her SUV was being impounded since it had been unregistered since 2019. "I have a family member that's an officer I have their card on me, if…
Albany, NY
Schools
Capital District City Approves Funding For More Officers In Schools
Students will soon see more police officers on campus in Schenectady public schools. The city council approved a controversial agreement between the Schenectady Police Department and the school district Monday, May 9, that will provide up to six officers in schools over the next three years, according to the resolution. The officers, dubbed community engagement officers, will “enhance the safety and welfare of the students and the overall school community,” reads the resolution. As part of the expanded program, two officers will be placed at Schenectady High School and three others w…
Bowie, MD
News
Mismanagement Allegations Slapped Against Police Chief Of Small Maryland Town: Report
The police chief of an embattled Maryland department has been suspended with pay amid an investigation into accusations of mismanagement of personnel — two years after he was probed for misconduct, NBC Washington reports. The investigation into Seat Pleasant's Devan Martin comes after City Council received a complaint saying the five-year chief was not managing his officers properly, the outlet said. Martin defended one of his officers seen using foul language and use of force in dash and bodycam footage obtained by News4. Daily Voice's request for comment was not immediately returned…
New Rochelle, NY
Politics
New Rochelle City Manager Chuck Strome III To Retire
A city official in Westchester who has served more than three decades announced his intention to step aside and retire at the end of the year. Chuck Strome III, who has been the New Rochelle City Manager since 2002, announced to the City Council that he plans to retire, staying with the city through Dec. 31, 2022, to assist with the transition. In 1989, Strome began his career in New Rochelle before ascending to become the Assistant City Manager/City Coordinator three years later in 1992. He was appointed as Deputy City Manager in 1995, and active City Manager in April 2002 before taking ov…
Newark, NJ
Politics
Ban Of Lukoil Stations In NJ's Largest City Only Hurts Small Businesses: Report
Lukoil gas stations are officially suspending from operating in New Jersey's largest city, but the franchise owners say the move is only harmful to small businesses. Newark's City Council on Wednesday, March 2 voted in favor of the resolution, in opposition of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Lukoil — headquartered in Russia and apparently owned by oligarchs — has two locations in Newark, both on McCarter Highway. A franchise owner of one of the stations told CBS News that while he stands with Ukraine, he's "confused how shutting down an American-based small business owner is sending a mes…
Towson, MD
News
Feds Charge Baltimore Prosecutor With Lying On COVID Withdrawal, Mortgage Documents
A federal grand jury has charged Baltimore's top prosecutor with faking financial hardship on mortgage loan statements for two vacation homes and to make a COVID-related withdrawal from her retirement savings. Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby submitted paperwork for one-time withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000, respectively, from the City of Baltimore’s Deferred Compensation Plans in May and December 2020, an indictment on file in U.S. District Court alleges. Mosby, 41, of Baltimore, falsely certified -- under penalty of perjury -- that she met at least one of the qual…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Republican Wins Somers Supervisor Race, Democrat Takes Cortlandt Post, Peekskill Elects Mayor
The votes have been counted in Northern Westchester and there are several new faces set to take office. In Peekskill, Cortlandt, and Somers, new leaders have been chosen after they declared victory on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Earlier story - Republican Challenger Kevin McConville Defeats Robert Langley In Putnam County Sheriff Race In Somers, Republican Robert Scorrano topped Democrat Stephanie Keegan 3,668 to 2,412, while in Cortlandt, incumbent Councilman Richard Becker held his seat easily, taking 60 percent of the vote over Republican challenger Laurie Abbate Ryan. …
Armonk, NY
Politics
Westchester Mayor Calls For Probe, Resignation Of Board Of Ethics Chair
Mount Vernon’s top lawmaker is calling for an investigation of the city’s Board of Ethics chair following allegations that he made threats and sought to coerce a Councilperson. Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard issued a statement late on Thursday, April 22 calling for Gregory Cannata’s resignation and a thorough probe into his actions after he allegedly targeted City Councilwoman Janice Duarte. Original story - Board Of Ethics Chair In Westchester Facing Charges After Allegedly Attempting To Coerce Rival “The recent allegations and arrest of Board of Ethics chair Gregory Cannata r…
Jersey City, NJ
News
AirBnB Activity Explains Hoboken Councilman's 'Troubling' Absence Amid Pandemic, Officials Say
Some Hoboken officials are calling for the resignation of First Ward Councilman Michael DeFusco in light of new information that he has apparently been traveling to COVID-19 hot spots and renting his city condo on AirBnB amid the pandemic. DeFusco's absence amid the COVID-19 pandemic raised many questions, but a quick look at his AirBnB activity explained why. According to an email from elected officials, DeFusco's AirBnB profile and media reports suggest he took 11 trips to including some hot-spot countries such as Colombia, Croatia and Belgium. Meanwhile, he rented out his own Hoboken ap…
Englewood, NJ
News
Prosecutor Takes Control Of Englewood Police Department
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Thursday that he’s assuming full control of the Englewood Police Department beginning Friday. “The present action under which the Prosecutor’s Office will assume full direction and control of the police department is occasioned by the unanticipated retirement of Englewood Chief of Police Lawrence Suffern on April 1,” Musella said in a statement. Musella thanked Suffern “for his service to the residents of Englewood for more than 30 years, and I wish him good health and all the best in his retirement. “I also commend the men and women of the E…
Paterson, NJ
News
Found
! Missing Paterson Woman Home Safe After Two Weeks
A missing 20-year-old Paterson woman was home safe, relieved family members friends said Wednesday morning. "This is what community looks like," wrote Zellie Thomas, a leader of the Paterson BLM group, following the return of Nyrah Barner Curry. Both her father and brother confirmed that Nyrah was back after they and others spoke at a City Council meeting about her disappearance, asking why they -- and not Paterson officials -- had to get the word out about her disappearance despite a missing persons report. Thomas didn't elaborate on why Curry was gone and where she'd been. Family membe…
Paterson, NJ
News
Found
! Missing Paterson Woman Home Safe After Two Weeks
A missing 20-year-old Paterson woman reportedly was home safe. "This is what community looks like," wrote Zellie Thomas, a leader of the Paterson BLM group, Wednesday morning in announcing the return of Nyrah Barner Curry. Both her father and brother confirmed her return after loved ones and others spoke at a City Council meeting about her disappearance and why they -- and not Paterson officials -- had to get the word out about her disappearance despite a missing persons report. Thomas didn't elaborate on why Curry was gone and where she'd been. Family members believed she was headed to a…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hackensack Deputy Mayor Accused Of Bringing
Covid-p
ositive Relative Into Locked-Down City Hall
Hackensack government went on alert after an elected official was accused of escorting a relative he knew had tested positive for the coronavirus into City Hall even though the building had been closed to the public. The alleged Dec. 29 incident involving Deputy Mayor David Sims raised concerns over infection, although no one who was at City Hall has reported contracting COVID-19 since then. Although the person with Sims wasn’t publicly identified, various city sources said it was a female family member who doesn’t live with him who needed a document notarized. She apparently interacted wi…
Danbury, CT
Politics
Boughton Gives Tearful Farewell As Danbury Mayor After Accepting Post In Lamont Administration
Popular Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who has been in office for 10 terms, will be stepping down as the head of the city to take a position in Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration. Boughton takes over as Connecticut tax commissioner effective Friday, Dec. 18. The news of Boughton’s appointment leaked earlier this week, with Boughton confirming the switch on Friday, Dec. 11. He will be succeeded by longtime City Council President Joe Cavo as mayor. “Once an election is over, you start preparing for the next one, so over the last six weeks or so, I started thinking about the next election, and th…
Amherst, MA
News
Lowering Voting Age To 16 Moves Closer To Reality For Western Mass City
A Western Massachusetts community is seeking to lower the voting age to 16. During the last City Council meeting in Northampton, city officials voted to allow residents age 16 and older to vote in municipal elections. More approvals are needed before such a change can take effect. Even if the age is lowered in Northampton, residents would still need to be age 18 or older to register to vote and participate in state and national elections. The charge to lower the voting age is part of a year-long review of the city’s charter. The City Council unanimously voted on Thursday, Oct. 1, to appr…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Long Beach Payouts Result Of 'Incompetence, Ignorance,' Nassau DA Says
Payments made to some City of Long Beach employees over the course of years came courtesy of “shocking ignorance” and “incompetence” of some officials, though criminal charges are not merited, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced. Singas said that her office’s investigation into payouts for accrued vacation and sick leave time made to certain former employees in Long Beach were “excessive and inconsistent with applicable law, but didn't meet New York's standards for prosecution. The DA’s public corruption unit launched an investigation two years ago when Long Beach fail…
Brentwood, NY
News
Cuomo Orders State To Probe Overcrowding, Understaffing At Mount Sinai Hospital
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has reportedly ordered the state health department to investigate allegations of “horrific overcrowding and understaffing” at Mount Sinai Hospital. The reported probe comes on the heels of a New York Post report where employees called the emergency department a “war zone,” which may be a danger to patients. “Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Health to review the complaints made against the hospital in this story and, if warranted perform an investigation into any credible allegations,” a Cuomo spokesperson said. “The reports of mistreat…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
'Let's Fix Them,' Bridgeport Mayor Says To City Schools, Housing Authority
In October, a family at Green Homes, an affordable housing community in Bridgeport, went without water several days through a weekend after a burst pipe flooded their unit and others. When Mayor Joe Ganim got the news from his staff, he wanted to "find out the correct story" then work on a plan to improve the lives of city housing residents. "There's no reason a mother and two children should go without water the whole weekend. Mayor Ganim truly cares about folks and he's looking at these areas to improve quality-of-life conditions," said Rowena White in the mayor's office. To i…
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Committee Calls On City To Make Leland Castle A Landmark
With the closure of the College of New Rochelle and the planned sale of its 15.6-acre campus, concerned citizens are scrambling to make protect Leland Castle and have it officially named as a city landmark. The New Rochelle Preservation Committee, which includes local residents, neighbors of Leland Castle and alumnae of CNR are seeking the adoption of a City Ordinance that will grant local landmark status to the Castle. “Preservation of the architecturally unique exteriors of the Castle and other buildings depends on action by the City Council, as a private owner is not obligated to mainta…
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