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Bangladesh/American Democratic Rally
Paterson– On a sunny Saturday afternoon the fast growing Bangladesh/ American community from the city of Paterson Hosted a Democratic Rally that attracted over one thousand people. The event that was hosted by the Totowa Super Market, and organized by Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman, as well as many other leaders from their community was a huge boost [...]
Freeholder Candidate T.J. Best campaign kick-off
Paterson– On a humid Thursday night freeholder candidate Theodore “T.J.” Best launched his official campaign for one of the open spots for freeholder for Passaic County. The event was held at Jacksonville, a banquet hall located in the center of Paterson on Grand st. TJ Best, shavonda sumter, Henry Sosa, Maritza Davila, benjie Wimberly, Nellie [...]
Benjie Wimberly video interview with Brenda Blackmon
Paterson– On Sunday May 15th Assembly Candidate for the 35th Legislative District Benjie Wimberly had a candid conversation with Brenda Blackmon on the TV show my9. Wimberly spoke about his position on Charter Schools, and tenure pay for teachers, as well as his continued support for the teachers union. Wimberly also spoke about his number [...]
With mid-terms in sight, Dems have double the cash of the GOP
With just three weeks to go until the June primary, Democratic candidates for the state’s 120 legislative seats have amassed more than double the campaign cash that their GOP opponents have pulled in. Reports from the Election Law Enforcement Commission show Democrats with more than $8.2 million on hand, while Republicans maintain $3.9 million in [...]
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Paterson NJ– Assembly candidate for the 35th Legislative district Shavonda Sumter speaks to Brenda Blackmon from MY9News and speak about her education, Her love for the City of Paterson and the district that soon she will represent. THIS IS A MUST WATCH VIDEO New Jersey Now: May 8, 2011: My9TV.com
Update: Paterson Boys Leadership Summit
Paterson—On Saturday April 9th, Paterson Board of Education Commissioner Kenneth L. Simmons held the first annual Boys Leadership Summit at International High School on Grand street. Several community leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, politicians, celebrities, and hundreds of high school and elementary school children woke up at the crack of dawn to attend this early Saturday morning [...]
New 35th legislative district team petition drive a total success
Paterson—Several hundred friends and supporters gathered at Jacksonville Restaurant and Catering Hall in Paterson to show support, and sign petitions for the newly formed 35th legislative district team. The event that was put together in just a few days after the announcement was made that Assemblywoman Nellie Pou for Senate, Councilman at Large Benjie Wimberly [...]
Bergen County Dems back three for 35th District
Bergen County Democratic chairman Lou Stellato says the party will support three Passaic County candidates selected last night to run for seats in the state Assembly and Senate in the newly-shaped 35th District. A screening committee of the Passaic County Democratic Committee met last night and selected Assemblywoman Nellie Pou of North Haledon to run [...]
Pou: ‘I really look forward to serving in the upper house’
Assemblywoman Nellie Pou (D-35) of North Haledon wants to run for the 35th District Senate seat, which was jarred in the aftermath of legislative redistricting. “I have officially submitted my letter to be considered for the nomination of the state senate,” said Pou, who submitted her letter today to Passaic County Democratic Committee Chairman John Currie. “She told me she is interested in the [...]
