- Prosecutors rested their case yesterday in the federal corruption trial of suspended deputy mayor Leona Beldini, without ever calling Edward Cheatam to the stand. Meanwhile, the girlfriend of deceased political consultant Jack Shaw testified that Shaw gave her cash and she wrote out personal checks to campaigns.
- Sparks are flying between Ward E [...]
One of the most stunning revelations from the five days of testimony by Solomon Dwek is his ignorance of the system in which he has wreaked so much havoc. Few professional politicians have ended as many promising careers as Mr. Dwek has, and yet a tenth-grade civics class probably has a better handle on government than he does.
Maybe it was a couple of extra handshakes. Or bending down to pick up that quarter he dropped. Could’ve been the moment he waited for the car to pass until he crossed the street. What’s clear is this: a few seconds on April 30, 2009 saved Jerramiah Healy’s ass. Otherwise, he might no longer be mayor of Jersey City.
- Big news out of Trenton yesterday as the state Senate defeated a marriage equality bill by a 20 to 14 vote. Advocates say they will now take their fight back to the courts. The Journal has some reaction from locals, and the Record has more. Meanwhile, John Bohrer gives us a quick sketch from [...]
- The autopsy is in: “Acute valium toxicity” was what killed longtime Jersey City political consultant Jack Shaw just days after his arrest in July’s federal corruption sweep. Shaw, who is rumored to have been cooperating with the feds, was found dead in his Paulus Hook apartment on July 28. Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio [...]
- With just one day to go before the gubernatorial and state Assembly election, Hudson County Democrats and Republicans are working on a major get out the vote push. Politicker also has a look at the state of the Hudson County Democratic Organization as it gets ready to get out the vote for Gov. Corzine [...]
- Hope you all enjoy your Labor Day. If you missed the blog post yesterday, City Hall is closed today and parking rules are not being enforced. Garbage and recycling pickup will not be affected by the holiday. We at JCI will be off for the rest of the day; we’ll be back Tuesday.
- Turns [...]
- Political consultant Jack Shaw had reportedly agreed to cooperate with federal authorities in their corruption probe after he himself was arrested last week. He told the feds he could help develop new information on those already charged in the case and to possibly identify new targets. Shaw was found dead in his apartment on [...]
Blanket disclaimer time: All of the actions described below are allegations, and the person(s) who are charged have not been proven guilty.
In early March, the FBI intercepted a phone call from political consultant Jack Shaw to Jersey City deputy mayor Leona Beldini. During the call, Beldini confirmed that she and Mayor Jerramiah Healy would meet [...]
- When asked why he voted on a resolution calling for his own ouster rather than simply abstaining, Council president Mariano Vega* says “it seemed like the right thing to do.” As we reported yesterday, the move for a no confidence vote in Vega* failed, with Ward E councilman Steven Fulop, the resolution’s sponsor, casting [...]
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