mayors

"Happy Gilmore 2," starring Adam Sandler, was filmed in 31 municipalities and nine counties across New Jersey.
Jun 8, 2026

NJ film industry growth draws banks, businesses to the set

New Jersey's film industry is creating opportunities for businesses, municipalities and service providers as production grows statewide.

Samsung Electronics America Englewood Cliffs HQ
Jun 3, 2026

Englewood Cliffs mayor touts borough after Samsung exit

Mayor Mark Park says the Bergen County spot is well-positioned to attract future investment, building on local fundamentals and business attraction programs and incentives.

A photo of a typical small town main street in the United States of America. Features old brick buildings with specialty shops and restaurants. Decorated with spring flowers and American flags.
Mar 23, 2026

45 New Jersey municipalities earn ‘Healthy Town’ status

The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and New Jersey League of Municipalities Mayors Wellness Campaigns noted a record number took part in the latest program, which also named additional communities as ones to watch as well as up-and-coming. Is yours on the list?

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla
Jul 17, 2025

Hoboken Mayor Bhalla rejoins Florio Perrucci

Ravi Bhalla previously spent five years at the firm before his election to lead the Mile Square City in November 2017.

Judge chair and gavel
Jan 10, 2025

Clark mayor pleads guilty, steps down from office (updated)

The moves come in connection with allegations Salvatore Bonaccorso used township employees for his private business.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and other city leaders announced the full implementation of the Boardwalk Improvement Group during a press conference on July 1, 2024.
Sep 19, 2024

Following indictment, AC Mayor Small maintains innocence

“But let me let the public and everyone else know – when my house was raided, I came back on the job to work," Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Wednesday during a press gaggle. "The day that I was charged, I went and got my lunch and came back to work. I’m here at work today. I challenge anyone with my record as mayor of the Great City of Atlantic City.”

Nov 21, 2023

Clark mayor charged with multiple counts by NJ AG

“Our complaint alleges that the mayor was committing criminal acts for many years to enable his company to offer services it was not authorized or permitted to perform,” said Thomas Eicher, executive director of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh takes part in an event as Gov. Phil Murphy signs the "Fair Chance in Housing Act" during New Jersey's first commemoration of Juneteenth at Calvary Baptist Church in Paterson on June 18, 2021.
Jan 21, 2022

Paterson gets $1M from Global Mayors Challenge for opioid addiction hotline

Bloomberg Philanthropies picked just three cities from the U.S. as winners for the worldwide competition.