In this episode of New Jersey Politics with Laura Jones, we meet Belleville’s new mayor, 24-year-old Frank Vélez, one of the youngest mayors in New Jersey history. Mayor Vélez joins Laura to discuss his vision and agenda for the township after years of service on the school board, town council, and as a staffer for former Congressman Bill Pascrell.
Plus, a major media milestone for the Garden State: Montclair State University’s College of Communication and Media has officially taken over operation of NJ PBS, returning local control to New Jersey’s public television stations after more than a decade of out-of-state management. Montclair State Dean Dr. Keith Strudler joins the show to explain what this shift means for local programming and New Jersey viewers.
About the Author
Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.
Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.
Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.