Dick Codey

Dick Codey Says No To Run For Governor Of New Jersey

He said he’ll support the Democratic nominee, whoever it is, and that he’ll seek re-election to the state Senate.

2013/01/25

Dick Codey (file / credit: Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Dick Codey Seriously Mulling Run For Governor Of New Jersey

New Jersey St. Sen. Dick Codey has filled in as governor on multiple occasions, and is apparently now considering a run for the job.

2013/01/16

Stories From Main Street: Special Court For The Mentally Ill In Union County

A unique program in New Jersey is having great success getting people out of trouble and back on track.

2012/09/10

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

IHOP on Broad Street - Bloomfield, NJ (file / credit: Google Maps)

Bloomfield IHOP Hopes To Get More Business From Funeral Directors

One New Jersey IHOP owner has an unusual promotion he hopes some funeral directors won’t be able to refuse.

2012/06/11

Cell Phone Driver (file / credit: clipart.com)

N.J. Senate Panel Approves Tougher Cellphone Driving Law

Drivers caught talking or texting on their cellphones in New Jersey may soon face increased fines and license suspensions under a measure approved by a Senate panel Monday.

2012/06/04

Muslims pray in Paterson (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images); Members of the NYPD (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

FBI Launches Unprecedented Attack On NYPD Over Muslim Surveillance Tactics

The head of the Newark FBI said Wednesday the NYPD’s monitoring of Muslims in New Jersey has had a chilling effect on the feds’ ability to gather counter terrorism intelligence.

2012/03/07

St. Sen. Dick Codey (file / credit: NJ Legislature)

NJ St. Sen. Dick Codey Goes Undercover At Homeless Shelter

He wore a fake beard, phony tattoos, and had a makeup artist make his teeth look tobacco-stained and his face as worn as old leather.

2012/03/07

Bloomberg Defends ‘Legal,’ ‘Appropriate’ NYPD Monitoring Of Muslims

The mayor stopped short of acknowledging that police had spied on Muslims who weren’t suspected of any crime, reiterating that investigators only followed leads.

2012/02/24

Gov. Christie Makes Good On Promise, Vetoes N.J.’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill

The state’s Legislature gave final approval to the bill on Thursday, with the Assembly voting in favor 42-33. Christie and other Republicans want same-sex marriage to be decided by public vote, but Democrats say it’s a civil right protected by the Constitution.

2012/02/17

Former New Jersey Gov. Dick Codey is interviewed by Wayne Cabot - New York, NY - Aug 4, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Former New Jersey Gov. Dick Codey Talks Corruption, Presidential Politics, And More

Codey, never shy to speak his mind, didn’t disappoint when he stopped by WCBS Newsradio 880′s studios and spoke at length with afternoon drive anchor Wayne Cabot.

2011/08/04