Three candidates -- Larry Casha, BettyLou DeCroce and Rockaway Township Mayor Louis Sceusi -- are primed to convince voters at a special convention Wednesday that they should fill a state Assembly vacancy created by the death of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce.

26th District legislator says transitioning after the loss of DeCroce is 'difficult and unpleasant.' Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains) in the conference room of the 26th District office suite he used to share with the late Alex DeCroce. One of the

TRENTON - Gov. Chris Christie today nominated Chatham Borough Mayor Bruce A. Harris and and Exeuctuve Assistant Attorney General Philip Kwon for two seats on the New Jersey Supreme Court. If confirmed, Harris would be the third African American on the Su

A former Kinnelon Councilman and private attorney, Larry Casha wants to succeed Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce (R-26) on merit, but a widow who just lost her husband stands in his way. Veteran of a 2007 political bar brawl with Assemblyman Jay Web

Senator Joe Pennacchio and Assemblyman Jay Webber have put their support behind Betty Lou DeCroce in her bid to join the two in the 26th Legislative District. DeCroce, the widow of Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, is seeking to fill her late husband's seat. “Be

After the upheaval and sadness in the NJ Legislature following the death of Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce - at the Statehouse and in the very last hour of Lame Duck - most of the traditional agenda-setting, the reorganization, and speeches of the

Betty Lou DeCroce, left, Mary Pat Christie and Gov. Chris Christie pray during the funeral at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Parsippany for DeCroce's husband, Assemblyman Alex DeCroce (R-Morris), who died suddenly Monday night in the Statehouse, just af

State Sen. Joe Kyrillos (R-13) is preparing to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate tomorrow, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans. Kyrillos reportedly reached out to Republican County Chairmen Wednesday night to ask for their support.

Two people familiar with Kyrillos' plans told The Associated Press on Thursday the 51-year-old Monmouth Count

TRENTON — Betty Lou DeCroce, the widow of Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, today announced her candidacy to fill her husband’s seat in a letter to Republican leaders. “Throughout my life with Alex, I have watched how his dedication, drive, and conv

BettyLou DeCroce, the widow of the late Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, and Montville attorney Larry...- 5:35 pm A little less than two months ago, Chase Blackburn was considering a career as a substitute...- 6:48 pm Eli Manning on Wednesday started the Giants

Betty Lou DeCroce, the widow of Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, Wednesday announced her candidacy to fill her husband’s seat in a letter to Republican leaders. Betty Lou DeCroce during a State House eulogy last week. “Throughout my life with Alex,

Betty Lou DeCroce, widow of Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce, today issued a letter of intent to the three Republican chairmen in the 26th Legislative district, expressing her interest in the seat vacated by her husband's death. DeCroce intends to c

Republicans in the 26th Legislative District will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25, to pick a replacement for the late Assemblyman Alex DeCroce. DeCroce, 75, passed away suddenly last week in the State House. Morris County Republican Chairman said a special conve

A special convention will be held next Wednesday for GOP county committee members to choose a...- 1:49 pm A Montville resident has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $10.4 million from his employer.- 12:22 pm A 20 year old nursing assistant has been

TRENTON — Republicans in the 26th Legislative District will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25, to pick a replacement for the late Assemblyman Alex DeCroce. DeCroce, 75, passed away suddenly last week in the Statehouse. Morris County Republican Chairman said a spec

TRENTON — As state lawmakers gathered Tuesday to usher in a new session with their high hopes and soaring phrases, an informal survey showed that a majority of senators support the idea of same-sex marriage, though some said they wanted to review the det

By Heather Haddon TRENTON—Portraying the New Jersey economy as finally on the "right side up," Gov. Chris Christie proposed a 10% personal income-tax cut for all residents during his State of the State address on Tuesday. Contrasting himself with New Yor

TRENTON - Republicans in the New Jersey Assembly elected a new leader Tuesday. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick of Union County succeeds Alex DeCroce, who died of an apparent heart attack last week at the end of a long day of voting at the Statehouse. DeCroce ha