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Baraka Wins

Coming off his unsuccessful bid for Governor last year, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka tonight won reelection in his hometown, securing a fourth, four-year term. It was a difficult electi...

What to expect in Newark, New Jersey's, mayoral election Tuesday

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka faces seven challengers as he seeks a fourth term Tuesday as the chief executive of New Jersey’s largest city. The reelection bid caps an eventful 12 mon...

Sherrill Endorses the Reelection of Mayor Baraka

Governor Mikie Sherrill last year welcomed the general election endorsement of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and tonight at Saint James AME Church she repaid the trust with an endorsemen...

What to expect from the Newark mayoral race: Meet the candidates

Mayor Ras Baraka faces seven challengers as he seeks a fourth term Tuesday as the chief executive of his state's largest city, and if no candidate receives a majority of the vote,...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Newark, New Jersey’s, mayoral election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka faces seven challengers as he seeks a fourth term Tuesday as the chief executive of his state’s largest city. The reelection...

Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid

Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor arrested at an anti-ICE protest, won re-election Tuesday with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff election.

Newark mayor urges governor to 'empower' AG to ‘immediately investigate Delaney Hall'

In response to the growing reports of inhuman conditions at Delaney Hall detention center — which has prompted tense clashes between protesters and ICE agents outside the facility...

Jersey City Together and Faith Leaders to Call on Mayor to Recommit to Campaign Promises

NJ has spent a year trying to rein in Newark ICE jail, and failed. What happens next?

Ras Baraka of Newark walks past Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents standing near a gate to Delaney Hall in May 2025. A hunger strike inside Delaney Hall has pushed the...

Jersey City Transit Priorities Figure Prominently at State Forum

Speakers at Council Meeting Push Jersey City Residents for Top Government Roles

24-year-old elected mayor of NJ town as incumbent faced backlash in wake of massive warehouse fire

Incumbent Michael Melham faced backlash for his handling of a massive warehouse fire that shut down schools for more than a week.

Council Vice President Davila: The InsiderNJ Interview

PATERSON – Pursuing another four-year term as a citywide at-large incumbent, Council Vice President Maritza Davila said she wants to continue the progress. For (the FULL!) InsiderN...

Jersey City bringing in former NYC sanitation official as DPW superintendent

The City of Jersey City is bringing in former New York City Department of Sanitation Manhattan Borough Chief James Leavy as their Department of Public Works (DPW) superintendent. B...

Jersey City Taps Ruby Choi, Who Served 4 NYC Mayors, As Business Administrator

A woman who has served four NYC mayors will now oversee Jersey City's day-to-day operations.

Mayor Vauss Wins Reelection in Irvington

Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss prevailed tonight in a tilt with challenger Paul Inman. First elected mayor of the Essex County town in 2014, Vauss winning tonight secured him his fourt...

Solomon Ticks Off Accomplishments as He Celebrates 100 Days in Office

InsiderNJ Sits Down with Paterson Council President Mimms

PATERSON – Pursuing another four-year term as a citywide at-large incumbent, Council President Lilisa Mimms said she wants to continue the progress. For (the FULL!) InsiderNJ Inter...

Solomon picks Jersey City resident Ruby Choi, who served 4 NYC mayors, as BA

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has picked city resident Ruby B. Choi, who served four mayors of New York City, as the city’s business administrator, effective next Monday. By John...

Following Nationwide Search, Solomon Goes Across River to Find Public Works Director

Liberty State Park Light Rail Parking Angst Upstages Steel Tech Discussion

This Black Woman Is Rewriting the Playbook on Community Power

Black woman leader in Newark rebuilds community through consistent, culturally-relevant initiatives that address real needs and strengthen social fabric.

Mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days: Lessons from La Guardia

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani purchases Iftar dinner from a food cart in Astoria, Queens Will Mamdani’s path forward transform the city like the Little Flower did?...

School Board President Calls City Council Member ‘Clueless’ in Testy Email Exchange

On Tuesday, Ward E City Councilwoman Eleana Little published a terse email she received from the Jersey City Board of Education’s president after Little expressed her disapproval o...