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Cory Booker (credit: Twitter)

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Exploring Run For US Senate In 2014

After much speculation that he may run for governor, Newark Mayor Cory Booker announced Thursday that he has his eyes on a Senate seat instead.

2012/12/20

Newark Mayor Cory Booker

Newark Mayor Booker: ‘Absolutely’ Considering Run For Governor, Senate

Booker said he will be thoughtful in his decision, but noted he doesn’t have much time to decide whether he’ll challenge Gov. Chris Christie for the seat.

2012/12/09

Cory Booker (credit: Twitter)

LGBT Activists Hope Booker Will Run For N.J. Governor

The LGBT community in New Jersey is hoping Newark Mayor Cory Booker will make a run for governor.

2012/11/25

Cory Booker (credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Bing)

Rhetoric Heats Up Following Newark Council Brawl As Booker Responds To Controversy

The chaos broke out when Booker and his allies in the City Council appointed Shanique Davis Speight to take over the seat vacated by Councilman Donald Payne Jr.

2012/11/21

Shaquille O'Neal (credit: LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Shaquille O’Neal Co-Owns, Operates Movie Theater Near Downtown Newark

Shaquille O’Neal has a new kind of movie project: theater owner. O’Neal, a four-time NBA champion, grew up in Newark, and now co-owns and operates the CityPlex12 theater near downtown.

2012/09/14

Chris Christie and Cory Booker. (credit: Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

Christie, Booker Take Jabs At Each Other Ahead Of Potential Gubernatorial Matchup

Mayor Cory Booker is reportedly considering challenging Gov. Chris Christie for governor in 2013.

2012/09/05

FILE - Former President Bill Clinton (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Democrats Put Their Trust In ‘Bubba’ To Push Many To President Obama

Bill Clinton is the first Democratic president to be re-elected since Franklin Roosevelt and Barack Obama is counting on some of that mojo to help him win a second, too.

2012/09/05

Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Booker, Other Democrats Creating 2016 White House Buzz At DNC

If Cory Booker decides to run for president one day, he already has a personal connection to the first caucus state of Iowa.

2012/09/05

Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at  Democratic National Convention. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Mayor Cory Booker Presents Democratic Party Platform At DNC

Newark Mayor Cory Booker took the stage Tuesday night in Charlotte at the Democratic National Convention, despite the fact that he sprained his ankle in the morning.

2012/09/04

Newark Mayor Cory Booker (file / credit: Mayor's Office)

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Misspells ‘Barak’ Obama’s Name In DNC Ad

When it comes to President Barack Obama, it seems Newark mayor Cory Booker can’t catch a break.

2012/09/04

Newark Mayor Cory Booker (file / credit: Mayor's Office)

Booker To Speak At DNC; Where Will He Go Next?

Newark Mayor Cory Booker is scheduled to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte the week after next and some wonder if it will be more than just a speech to rally his party.

2012/08/24

Cory Booker (credit: Twitter)

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Helps Pedestrian Struck By Car

It appears that Newark’s mayor was at the right place at the right time once again, and came to the aid of a man struck by a car.

2012/06/22

A child cools off in a Washington Square park fountain on June 21, 2012. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Tri-State Area Swelters In Heat On The First Full Day Of Summer

Cooling centers will be open on Friday to help New Yorkers beat the heat, as near record-breaking temps continue to suffocate the area.

2012/06/21

Devils GM Lou Lamoriello, owner Jeff Vanderbeek (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Report: NHL ‘Preparing To Take Control’ Of Cash-Strapped Devils

It appears NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman could soon make Newark Mayor Cory Booker a very happy man.

2012/06/18

Media Day at the Prudential Center - Newark, NJ - May 29, 2012 (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Mayor Booker Promises Tight Security For Stanley Cup

The New Jersey Devils will be hosting the Los Angeles Kings at 8:00 p.m. at the Prudential Center.

2012/05/30

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