East Ward

NEWARK - Vince Baglivo, the longtime associate director of the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID), will succeed Seth A. Grossman who served for the last two decades as the organization’s executive director.

“Vince has spent many years as Seth’s number two, and has made important contributions to the IBID, particularly through his leadership on marketing and ...

NEWARK, NJ — Michael Silva declared victory in the East Ward contest Tuesday evening over challenger Anthony Campos shortly after polls closed, leading 1,509 votes to 1,131 votes with 22 of 23 districts reporting, according to unofficial results.

Silva, a 28-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, advanced to the runoff after he was the top vote-getter in the city’s May ...

NEWARK, NJ — It's Election Day again for some voters in Newark.

Voters in Newark's East, South and West wards will head to the polls today to elect the next councilperson who will represent their ward after the three races couldn't be decided by the majority vote needed to win outright in the city’s nonpartisan May municipal ...

NEWARK, NJ — East Ward council candidate Michael Silva garnered a major boost in support ahead of next week’s run-off election as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced his endorsement Wednesday for the 28-year police veteran.

“Mike Silva cares deeply about the East Ward. As a community service detective for the last 18 years, he’s gotten to know every neighborhood well and ...

NEWARK, NJ — The East Ward, known for the Ironbound’s unique neighborhood and culinary culture, will consider a range of issues going into next week’s council runoff clash between Michael Silva and Anthony Campos.

Public safety, quality of life and infrastructure are among the issues facing the East Ward which will be on voters minds when they head to the polls on June 14 to ...