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Zuppa and Lavarro host Jersey City budget town hall: ‘Sacrifice starts at the top’

Jersey City Ward C Councilman Tom Zuppa and Councilman at-Large Rolando Lavarro hosted a budget meeting at Our Lady of Mt. Caramel last night, seeking to offer solutions to residen...

2026 Election: Edgar – Eddie O – Ombac

Name on ballot: Edgar – Eddie O – Ombac Running for: Hawaii Councilmember – District 7 Campaign website: eddieo@info.com Current occupation: Barber / Sales & Marketing Age: 58...

Jersey City Council appoints Sean Nolan new tax collector via rare 5-1(3) tally

The Jersey City Council appointed Sean Nolan as new tax collector, a role he served in for Passaic and Sayreville, in a close vote for a four-year term in the final hour or so of l...

Ariola welcomes Council vote to approve Office of Insurance Accountability

Council Member Joann Ariola has welcomed the City Council’s vote to approve legislation creating a new Office of Insurance Accountability, which she said would help set standards i...

Tensions Between Jersey City Council and Administration Rise Ahead of Budget Vote

Frustrations are boiling over for several members of the City Council in advance of a scheduled vote on introduction of the 2026 budget. At the Monday afternoon caucus inside City...

Aspiring politician? NJ progressives are actively recruiting candidates for 2027.

New Jersey State Rep. Ravi Bhalla talks with voters. Forget the midterms. New Jersey’s entire Legislature will be up for election next year. [ more › ]

Councilman Calls for Punishment ‘Equal to the Actions’ for Solomon Aide

CM Wong pushed for increased enforcement against derelict and illegally stored vehicles following a crackdown in Maspeth

During his first year in office, Council Member Phil Wong has made public safety and quality-of-life enforcement a priority, with crackdowns on street takeovers, illegal cannabis s...

Longtime Asbury Park Resident Dan Sciannameo Announces Candidacy for Mayor

Longtime city resident and community advocate Dan Sciannameo today announced his candidacy for Mayor of Asbury Park in the upcoming November election. “The people of Asbury Park wa...

Sampson sponsors efforts to get funding to Jersey City, ranging from budget to LSC

Assemblyman Will Sampson (D-31) was the primary sponsor of several measures to get money to Jersey City, including a $15 million loan for the municipal budget and $2 million for th...

BP Richards appoints Costa Constantinides to city’s Panel for Educational Policy

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has appointed Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens CEO Costa Constantinides to the New York City Panel for Educational Policy (PEP). The...

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards

Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsN...

Hoboken Restores Full-Time Lawyer Spot

The former head of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, who left with a payout, will now be Hoboken's chief lawyer.

Raymond sworn in as new city sheriff

There is a new sheriff in town after Edwin Raymond was sworn into the role on Monday.

NJJBA honors DCA Commissioner Suárez and Fabuwood at legislative and business luncheon in Newark

The New Jersey Jewish Business Alliance (NJJBA) held its 12th Annual Legislative & Business Luncheon on Aug. 6 at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, convening business owners, c...

Jersey City renames Ward C intersection after former Councilman Rich Boggiano

The intersection of Baldwin and Magnolia Avenues in Jersey City was officially renamed after former Ward C Councilman Richard Boggiano, with officials today formally declaring it “...

Hudson County commissioners vote 9-0 to establish Office of Inspector General

The Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously (9-0) to adopt an ordinance establishing the Office of Inspector General at last week’s meeting. By Dan Israel/Hudson Cou...

2026 Election: Nadia Alves

Name on ballot: Nadia Alves Running for: State House – District 28 Political party: Democratic Party Campaign website: www.nadiaforhawaii.com Current occupation: Office Manager, Ha...

Mayor Nadrowski Discusses Policies for Local Planning and Business Growth in Bayonne

            In a recent speech to the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, Bayonne Mayor Sharon Nadrowski presented her policies for local planning and business growth. She also prov...

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsN...

Hudson County inspector general proposal advanced by county commissioners

The Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously (9-0) to introduce an ordinance that would establish the the Office of the Inspector General at last week’s meeting. By D...

Cruz Burgos appointed as new Jersey City BOE trustee after Schneider’s resignation

The Jersey City Board of Education voted 6-2 to appoint Melany Cruz Burgos as a new trustee to fill the current vacancy left by former Trustee Matthew Schneider’s resignation at la...

Mayor Andre Sayegh Announces Leadership Transition in the Office of the Mayor 

Mayor Andre Sayegh today announced a leadership transition within the Office of the Mayor, marking the conclusion of a six-year tenure for the City’s current Chief of Staff, Dacil...

Trevor Ozawa gives thanks to voters, community for 'good turnout'

"Taking care of the problems that have been existing in this community for years now."