Dems, GOP Investing Millions In NJ Gov Race As Poll Shows Tight Contest
The Democratic National Committee is ramping up its presence in New Jersey, adding $1.5 million its spending just as new polling shows the governor’s race remains a nail-biter.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the DNC announced its latest investment, bringing its total in New Jersey to $3 million this cycle, the most it has ever spent in the state during an off-year election. The Democrats said the money will fund organizers, voter outreach, and targeted efforts to win back Black, Latino, and Asian voters after Democrats lost ground in the 2024 elections.
A group affiliated with the Democratic G…
Payments Start In $725M Facebook Settlement: How Much You Could Get
If you had a Facebook account from 2007 to 2022, you may soon see money from a massive class action settlement.
Payments have begun in Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement. Every Facebook user in the US between Thursday, May 24, 2007, and Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, was eligible for payouts.
The case stems from Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm tied to far-right strategist Steve Bannon, the Associated Press reported. Cambridge Analytica harvested data from millions of Facebook users to support President Donald Trump’s 2016 election win.
In December 2022, Me…
Services Set For Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville After Death At 68
Service dates have been set to honor the life of Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville, who died last week at the age of 68.
McConville died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 22, with his family by his side, as Daily Voice previously reported.
According to his obituary, friends and family will gather on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Home, located at 21 Parrott St. in Cold Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the following day, Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Church at 24 Fair St. in Cold Spring, with interment to foll…
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 …
Video Alleges Inmate, Deputy, Undersheriff Love Triangle In Sullivan, Sheriff Candidate Says
A viral video has sparked a political firestorm in Sullivan County, with a Republican sheriff candidate calling for multiple investigations into what he alleges is a “criminal case” involving top officials at the Sheriff’s Office.
In a statement posted Thursday, June 12, Sullivan County sheriff candidate Tim Dymond demanded that Sheriff Mike Schiff immediately suspend Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, whom he referred to as “Schiff’s handpicked #2,” pending an Internal Affairs investigation.
He said the video, shared last week on social media, “shows clear evidence of an improper…
Newt Gingrich Talks Trump In Ridgewood
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., has the inside look at Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Gingrich is signing copies of his new book “Trump’s Triumph: America’s Greatest Comeback,” on Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood.
In the book, Gingrich, a prolific author who also ran for president in 2012, discusses how Trump was able to make elites in media, academia, government and politics look foolish as he assembled coalition of Americans who were tired of being told what to do, say and believe, according to a synopsis.
Gingrich says the Democratic ticket …
Rep. Norcross Transferred Out Of ICU
Rep. Donald Norcross, D-Cherry Hill, is out of the intensive care unit, his office announced on Tuesday, April 22.
Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District, was transferred out of the intensive care unit on Friday, April 18, his office said, as his health continues to improve.
“He has been successfully treated for his infection and has completed his course of antibiotic,” his office said. “The Congressman is on his way to making a full recovery."
Norcross has been hospitalized since Monday, April 7, when he had a medical incident, necessitating his hospitalization …
Pirate's Booty Founder Declares Himself Mayor Of Sea Cliff, Loses To Incumbent
Robert Ehrlich walked into Sea Cliff Village Hall like he owned the place, falsely declaring himself mayor and trying to fire the entire staff, officials said.
Days later, the Pirate's Booty founder lost the Sea Cliff, NY election to incumbent Elena Villafane.
The bizarre stunt unfolded at 9:44 a.m. on Monday, March 10, when Ehrlich and three associates—Jeff Knox, Arthur Liebold, and an unidentified man—marched into Village Hall and announced that he was now in charge, according to a statement from the Village of Sea Cliff (which is just under 2 square miles).
Pirate’s Booty founder Rob…