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New Jersey St. Sen. Barbara Buono (credit: Buono For New Jersey)

N.J. Teachers’ Union Backs Buono For Governor

The largest teachers’ union in New Jersey has endorsed Democrat Barbara Buono in her campaign for governor.

2013/03/16

Buono Works To Build Name Recognition In Campaign Against Christie

Now that New Jersey State Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Edison) has bagged the backing of the state’s largest public workers’ union in her bid for governor, she has focused her campaign on taking down wildly popular incumbent Chris Christie.

2013/03/02

Buono: Christie’s Economic Policies Have ‘Failed’

In launching her bid for governor Saturday, New Jersey Democratic State Sen. Barbara Buono told constituents she would fix what she called the mistakes of Republican incumbent Gov. Chris Christie.

2013/02/02

Buono Wins Key Endorsements For N.J. Gubernatorial Bid

New Jersey State Sen. Barbara Buono’s young gubernatorial candidacy gained strength Monday, following endorsements in key northern counties and a call by Democratic leaders for unity in the November governor’s race.

2013/01/28

Experts: Booker Expected To Run For U.S. Senate If Not Governor

Experts expect Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker will run for U.S. Senate if he decides not to run for governor against Republican Gov. Chris Christie.

2012/12/18

A man votes at a public school - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2010 (credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

2012 Tri-State Voting Guide

With voting registration deadlines upon us, here is all you need to know about performing your civic duty this election season. CBSNewYork has compiled what you need to know to get you to the polls and voting smart.

CBS New York–2012/10/16

Former Gov. George Pataki (credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Former Governor George Pataki Won’t Enter 2012 Presidential Race

The former three-term governor has been considering a run for months and has been trying to build support in the important primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

2011/08/26

Former New York Governor Hugh Carey (credit: George De Sota/Newsmakers)

Former New York Governor Hugh Carey Dies At 92

Carey, a Democrat, served two terms as governor from 1975 to 1982 after seven terms as a congressman from Brooklyn. Hailed for his crisis management during the city’s brush with insolvency, Carey mustered the backing needed to reorganize its shaky finances and restore confidence in both the city and state.

2011/08/07

Former N.J. Gov. Richard J. Codey (credit: AP)

Ex-NJ Gov. Codey Takes On Political Bosses In Book

The longtime New Jersey lawmaker who spent over a year in the state’s executive office after Gov. Jim McGreevey resigned amid a sex scandal is blasting some political bosses in a forthcoming book.

2011/03/14

Report: Cuomo Aims To Cap School Bosses’ Pay

Gov. Cuomo’s proposal, should it be passed by the Legislature, could force lower salaries for 319 superintendents, nearly half of the top district administrators in the state.

2011/02/28

Gov. Cuomo Has Put Friends In High Places

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is finding the tightrope he walks between being a reforming outsider and the consummate insider is a little tighter these days.

2011/02/27

Connecticut St. Rep. Larry Cafero - File / Photo: Larry Cafero

CT Republicans Get To Work With Democratic Governor

What’s the overall tone of Connecticut Republicans as they get to work with their new Democratic governor, Dan Malloy? Upbeat, says State House GOP leader Larry Cafero.

2011/01/06

Dan Malloy and his wife Cathy are seen on inauguration day - Hartford, CT - Jan 5, 2011 - AP Photo/Journal Inquirer, Jim Michaud

It’s Time For Dan Malloy To Govern Connecticut

Dan Malloy has called for a shared sacrifice to solve the state’s financial woes, and now state policymakers will need to decide who all will be sacrificing what.

2011/01/06

Governor-Elect Dan Malloy is seen with running mate Nancy Wyman arrive for a news conference - Hartford, CT - Nov 8, 2010 - AP Photo/Jessica Hill

Dan Malloy Being Sworn-In As CT Governor Today

Dannel Patrick Malloy, former Stamford mayor, will become CT’s 88th governor and first Democrat to hold the job in two decades when he is sworn in Wednesday.

2011/01/05

Ridgefield, CT - File / Photo: Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce

Connecticut Municipalities Brace For Cuts Under Malloy

As a former candidate for governor, Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi knows Connecticut’s $4 billion deficit will mean higher taxes and local revenue cuts.

2011/01/04

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