L Grace Spencer

Jan 29

Essex Dem Chairman Jones on LD 29: “unified foundation” now key to build road to 2017

SECAUCUS - Essex County Democratic Chairman LeRoy Jones confirmed comments made by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka that a primary fight in the state 29th Legislative District race is now unlikely.

By Mark Bonamo

Jan 28

Baraka on LD 29 Assembly race: “I think we’re going to come to an agreement”

NEWARK - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka indicated that a primary race in the state 29th Legislative District will probably not take place.

By Mark Bonamo

Dec 4

Newark protest decries lack of indictment in Eric Garner case

NEWARK - Last week, more than 200 protesters chanted "Hands up, don't shoot!" in Newark as they demonstrated against a grand jury's decision to not indict a white police officer in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old African-American man in Ferguson, Missouri in August. On Thursday, a similarly-sized group in the same place had a new chant: "I can't breathe," which were among the last words spoken by Eric Garner, an African-American man who died after being placed in a chokehold by a white police officer during a scuffle on Staten Island in July. Another grand jury failed to indict that police officer on Wednesday, leading to a wave of protests around the nation.

By Mark Bonamo

Dec 1

Baraka underscores alliance with Jersey City, Paterson after Thanksgiving weekend violence; says city has “allies” in Trenton

By Mark Bonamo

Nov 20

At Baraka’s “North Jersey Explosion” party, Kenney says “I’m interested” in blowing up LD 29

By Mark Bonamo

Nov 14

Spencer on potential LD 29 primary challenge in 2015: “I’m ready to run”

By Mark Bonamo

Nov 13

Pintor Marin on potential LD 29 primary challenge in 2015: “I feel fine”

By Mark Bonamo

Nov 13

Ruiz “150 K percent” behind Pintor Marin, Spencer in potential 2015 LD 29 primary

By Mark Bonamo

Nov 10

Baraka: decisions about LD 28, LD 29 races in 2015 to begin in January

By Mark Bonamo

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