Bergenfield NJ

Ferriero corruption trial: Prosecution rests, dismissal discussed as defense preps

NEWARK - The prosecution concluded its case in the federal corruption trial of former Bergen County Democratic Organization (BCDO) Chairman Joseph Ferriero on Thursday, followed immediately by a defense motion to dismiss the case for a lack of evidence.

By Mark Bonamo

Jury selection begins in Ferriero corruption trial

NEWARK - Jury selection began in the federal corruption trial of former Bergen County Democratic Organization (BCDO) Chairman Joseph Ferriero on Tuesday with the traditional legal process of voir dire, or questioning of the potential jurors.

By Mark Bonamo

Sullivan sworn in as Bergen freeholder

HACKENSACK – The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a public ceremony on Thursday to swear in Thomas J. Sullivan, Jr., of Montvale. Sullivan fills the freeholder seat left vacant by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco when he ascended to Bergen's top political spot following his November 2014 victory. Tedesco was on hand to swear Sullivan in for a one-year term.

By Mark Bonamo

Tully bows out of Bergen freeholder race; sources hint at run for Bergenfield mayor

By Mark Bonamo

Bergen freeholder, congressional hopefuls converge on Tedesco swearing-in ceremony

By Mark Bonamo

Tedesco: open Bergen freeholder seat still in flux

By Mark Bonamo

Bergen aftermath: jockeying for open freeholder position begins after Tedesco County Exec win

By Mark Bonamo

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