Politics + New Jersey Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 13, 2009

Guest Voz: NJ Mayor says it makes sense to grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants – Michael Wildes mayor of Englewood, New Jersey.

November 6, 2009

Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost

November 5, 2009

Low Latino voter turnout in NJ and VA elections reveal a return to the old ways

October 29, 2009

Obama, en esfuerzo bilingüe, busca votos latinos en New Jersey y Virginia

October 27, 2009

The Corzine campaign is airing a television ad unveiled over the weekend that features President Obama telling viewers in Spanish that the future of New Jersey is in their hands — “El futuro de Nueva Jersey esta en tus manos,” the president says.

October 7, 2009

Calls from some Latino church leaders for a boycott of the 2010 U.S. Census to pressure Congress for passage of immigration reform triggered a heated debate among scholars and activists Wednesday at Princeton University.

September 24, 2009

Today, seven members of the board of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ) endorsed Chris Christie for New Jersey Governor adding their voices to the growing support for Chris in the Hispanic community.

September 15, 2009

Sen. Menendez and other Latino legislators endorse Gov. Corzine for re-election

August 26, 2009

Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said in a statement this morning Kennedy “will always have a place of honor in the Latino community as someone who stood up and fought for the rights of immigrants and the issues that affected the community at a time when few others would.”

July 19, 2009

Senator Menendez: La Voz de los Senadores Demócratas

March 18, 2009

BRIDGETON – City Council members appointed the city’s first Hispanic councilwoman Tuesday night to fill the vacancy left by former Council President Celeste Riley, who was sworn in as an Assemblywoman earlier this week.

March 17, 2009

Assemblywoman Nilsa-Cruz Perez, New Jersey’s first Hispanic female legislator, made it officials today, announcing she will not seek reelection in November after representing part of South Jersey for 14 years.

December 2, 2008

Breaking a glass ceiling: will New Jersey get a Latino Secretary of Agriculture?

November 25, 2008

Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, was appointed Tuesday to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the political organization charged with helping to elect Democratic senators.

November 11, 2008

Obama Carried 78% of New Jersey Latinos, Poll Says ; Ranked First Among Heavily Hispanic-populated States

November 6, 2008

Democrat Annette Quijano has won the only state legislative election in New Jersey this year.

September 23, 2008

ANNETTE QUIJANO SET TO BECOME FIRST WOMAN AND HISPANIC ASSEMBLY MEMBER FROM 20TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT – Assemblywoman-select Quijano Will Be Sworn-in As Newest Representative for Union County, New Jersey

September 10, 2008

Assemblywoman-select Annette Quijano today was named to the Assembly Labor Committee and the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee for the 2008-09 legislative session. – New Jersey

September 8, 2008

Gov. Bill Richardson stumped for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) at the Flamboyan Manor in Newark’s North Ward, making the Democratic Party’s case for an end to the Iraq War. – New Jersey

August 26, 2008

My First Day at the Democratic Convention in Denver – Patricia Campos from LatinosNJ

August 23, 2008

When a federal judge sentenced former Mayor Samuel Rivera to 21 months in federal prison on Aug. 15, an era ended in this tattered city of nearly 70,000, leaving many here debating Mr. Rivera’s tumultuous past and wondering what is to come. – Passaic, New Jersey

August 20, 2008

Dems pick attorney to replace Assemblyman Neil Cohen – Annette Quijano of Elizabeth is also the first Latina to serve as a legislator in the 20th District – New Jersey

July 28, 2008

Federal election overseers say they have reached a deal with Salem County and Penns Grove aimed at protecting the rights of Puerto Rican and Spanish-speaking voters. New Jersey

July 15, 2008

Latinos’ invite to the NJ political party must have gotten lost in the mail – “Not one call from the Democratic party asking if perchance there’s any interest in switching allegiance to the Obama camp”

June 26, 2008

In Rivera aftermath, Sandoval gets organized early for Passaic mayoral election – New Jersey

Surge in registration for Latino voters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

June 17, 2008

Latin American consulates to join forces in NY, NJ

June 12, 2008

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez accuses immigration agents of ‘witch hunt’

May 20, 2008

New Jersey Sen. Menendez pushes benefits of DNA procedure

April 29, 2008

New Jersey U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie clarifies: ‘Illegal’ immigrants are in civil violation

April 28, 2008

New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie speaks at Dover church forum – Illegal immigrants aren’t criminals

“Being in this country without proper documentation is not a crime,” New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie told more than 60 residents and town officials. “The whole phrase of ‘illegal immigrant’ connotes that the person, by just being here, is committing a crime.”

April 1, 2008

ON CESAR CHAVEZ’S BIRTHDAY, SEN. MENENDEZ HONORS HIS LEGACY, DECRIES REPUBLICAN BLOCKAGE OF RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING HIM

March 24, 2008

Latinas are ready to run – New Jersey

March 11, 2008

After mayor’s change of heart, Spanish will be used on Dover website – (At least 60% of population is Latino!) – New Jersey

February 19, 2008

Bill would suspend licenses for hiring illegal immigrants – New Jersey

February 18, 2008

Senator vows to target New Jersey businesses hiring illegal immigrants

Quintana ready to ride Texas saddle for Obama – New Jersey

February 4, 2008

New Jersey Sen. Menendez won’t rule out vice presidential bid

Menendez says Clinton is ahead; Sires predicts 80% of Hispanic vote for New York Senator – New Jersey

New Jersey’s Latinos are leaning toward Clinton – ‘Charismatic’ Obama may draw younger voters, but most recognize senator next door

January 29, 2008

Weinberg likes Menendez for VP

January 28, 2008

Viva Hillary! Clinton holds Hispanic campaign rally in North Bergen, with 2,000 on hand

Seeking Hispanic Votes for Obama in New Jersey

January 24, 2008

Hillary Focuses On Immigration, Not Obama, In New Jersey

January 23, 2008

Ramos named to Appropriations Committee – New Jersey

January 22, 2008

Latino leader seeks to block Corzine cabinet official from judgeship – New Jersey

January 10, 2008

New Jersey Senator Menendez headed to Nevada on Friday to stump for Clinton

January 9, 2008

State Senator Ruiz Sworn-In To Serve 29th Legislative District – New Jersey

January 8, 2008

Historic Hispanic Moment in Woodbine – Cape May County, New Jersey

December 11, 2007

State immigration panel opens hearings – New Jersey

October 30, 2007

Latino leaders protest longer terms for Dover officials – New Jersey

October 16, 2007

A Mayor With a Tough Stance on Immigration Is on Both Sides Now

October 14, 2007

Illegal immigration opponent (and mayor) says he accidentally hired illegals – New Jersey (oops!)

September 26, 2007

Carlos Ward leader Matos facing New Jersey sentence

September 18, 2007

Hispanic Councilman from New Jersey Fights for Equality – Luis Quintana

July 2, 2007

Hackensack swears in its first Hispanic mayor – Jorge Meneses – New Jersey

April 13, 2007

Governor pledges aid to Latino community – New Jersey

April 11, 2007

Assemblyman Wilfredo Caraballo: STOP STATE SUBSIDIZED ADVERTISING ON RADIO STATIONS THAT AIR RACIAL SLURS – New Jersey

April 10, 2007

Looking the Other Way on Immigrants – Some Cities Buck Federal Policies – Hightstown, New Jersey

March 28, 2007

Step to halt illegal immigrants splits a town – Morristown, New Jersey

February 8, 2007

Menendez to co-chair Hispanic Democrats Senate group

February 2, 2007

David Rodriguez, borough councilman and executive director of the Puerto Rican Action Committee, was appointed by Gov. Jon Corzine to a state Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. – New Jersey

January 5, 2007

Menendez celebrates “a great privilege’ at swearing-in ceremony

January 2, 2007

Borough took immigration into own hands – Bridgeport, New Jersey