Blanco Becomes Rivera ; It's Dj Vu in the City of Passaic

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A YEAR AGO, Dr. Alex Blanco held promise. Many believed he'd be a good mayor of the city of Passaic. They thought he represented a chance for the city to emerge from the shadow of former Mayor Samuel Rivera and the stain of corruption he left behind.

Alas, maybe they were mistaken. In one short year, it appears that, at least politically speaking, Blanco has begun to morph into another Rivera. The former mayor, who craved power absolutely, would sometimes "encourage" political loyalty by hosting parties and requesting campaign donations from those who attended, including officers of the city's police force. Police officers who donated to Rivera's campaign were often promoted ahead of those who did not.

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Blanco Becomes Rivera ; It's Dj Vu in the City of Passaic

As reported this week by Staff Writer Alex MacInnes, Blanc...

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