John Bender, Longtime North Bergen Committeeman, Dies
John Bender, who wore many hats for the Township of North Bergen, died on Thursday, July 3, his family announced.
Bender served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, was a Democratic committeeman and also worked for the North Bergen Board of Education, according to HudPost.
"He had my sister and I holding his hands as Elton John played. He’s at peace with his parents to guide him," his daughter Reann wrote on social media. "He was the best father in the entire world. He will be missed greatly."
A wake will be held on Monday, July 7 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vainieri Funeral Home with mass Tue…
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows
Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding early lead over three potential Republican challengers in the 2026 New York governor’s race, fresh polling shows.
Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 23 points, 47 to 24%, Rep. Mike Lawler by 20 points, 44 to 24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points, 44 to 19%, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, July 1.
However, she’s still falling short of the 50% mark in every matchup, and more than a quarter of voters remain undecided, pollsters found.
“While the early leads seem large, Hochul is not hitting the ‘magic’ 51% mark …
Trump Rages Over Mamdani's Upset Mayoral Primary Win: 'Our Country Is Really Screwed'
President Donald Trump isn’t taking the New York City primary results well.
Following Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, Trump unleashed a furious response on Truth Social, criticizing everything from Mamdani’s appearance to his voice.
“It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line,” Trump wrote. “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor… He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart…”
Two minutes later, Trump continued his diatribe wi…
NJ Primary Results: Mikie Sherrill To Face Trump-Endorsed Jack Ciattarelli In Gov. Race
New Jersey voters headed to the polls Tuesday, June 10, for a rescheduled primary election that set the stage for a high-profile battle for governor — and a competitive mayoral race in Atlantic City.
The state’s Democratic primary saw Mikie Sherrill clinch a major win, beating out a crowded field that included Ras Baraka, Steven Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Sean Spiller, and Stephen Sweeney, multiple outlets are projecting.
On the Republican side, Jack Ciattarelli secured his party’s nomination, moving one step closer to a second shot at the state’s top job after his narrow loss to Gov. Phil Mur…
These Are Top Faces Of Democratic Party, New Poll Reveals
With Democrats not holding power in either the executive or legislative branches, questions abound as to how the party can rebound, and who is best to lead them there.
A new poll sheds some light.
A Co/efficient survey conducted from Wednesday, May 7 to Friday, May 9 asked 1,462 likely voters who they view as the “face” of the Democratic Party:
Here are the top finishers:
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 26 percent
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 12 percent
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 8 percent
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, 6 percent
Former Transportation Sec. Pete …
