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New York City business leaders are alarmed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pied-a-terre tax, which published names of wealthy non-resident owners, fueling fears of asset flight and a rising political backlash; the Partnership for New York City is plotting resistance against the DSA-backed administration, signaling a potential broader conflict between business interests and City Hall.
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop withdrew his endorsement of New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate, switching his support to U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, and calling on Murphy to drop out of the race. The Democratic primary has become increasingly unpredictable, with a focus on the controversial system of preferential primary ballot placement known as the "county line." The system has been a central issue in the race, with a federal judge holding a hearing on a lawsuit seeking to throw it out. The first lady is expected to receive the line in counties representing the majority of Democratic voters in the state, but critics argue that it is archaic, confusing, and unfair.
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor in 2025. Fulop, who has led the city for 10 years, is the only major candidate to formally announce his run so far. He has cited his experience as a Marine and his policies in Jersey City, including paid sick leave requirements and a $15 minimum wage for city workers, as evidence of his ability to take on difficult challenges and improve people's lives. Fulop's announcement comes two years before the Democratic primary, and he is expected to face a crowded field of potential candidates.
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop has announced his candidacy for New Jersey governor in 2025, becoming the first candidate to officially enter the race to succeed Democratic Governor Phil Murphy. Fulop, a Democrat and former U.S. Marine veteran, has served three terms as mayor of the state's second-largest city. He released a video highlighting his backstory and achievements in Jersey City, and said he will release detailed proposals for how to make the state better for every family. Fulop will have to win the Democratic nomination against a crowded primary field vying for an open seat.