Press Releases

Campaign Kick Off Event - Monday, September 14th!

When: Monday, September 14th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: 538 North Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08069

Join us for the grand opening of Campaign Headquarters! We are located in the old Travaglini's Restaurant, across the street from the Deepwater Fire Station. Special Attendees will be: Assemblyman and Deputy Speaker John Burzichelli Assemblywoman Celeste Riley Freeholder Jeffrey Hogan Freeholder Beth Timberman County Clerk Candidate Diane Wood Light refreshments will be served To contact Headquarters please call (856)299-7900

American Federation of Teachers Endorses Assemblyman John Burzichelli

AFT New Jersey
A Union of Professionals

October 9, 2009

Dear Assemblyman Burzichelli:

On behalf of the 400,000 education and health care workers represented by affiliates of the American Federation of teachers (AFL-CIO) in New Jersey, we are pleased to send you this letter to announce our organization’s endorsement of your candidacy.

Women's Political Caucus of NJ Recommends 3rd District Team

(Trenton) -- The Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey announced today it is endorsing 27 women in their bids to win seats in the state Assembly. To help insure that these impressive women achieve their goals, the bi-partisan caucus is contributing a total of $13,350 to their campaigns. The announcement was made at a State House press conference with candidates from both sides of the aisle present.

ASSEMBLYWOMAN RILEY WINS BACKING FROM STATE’S LEADING GRASSROOTS ADVOCATE

New Jersey Citizen Action Cites Democrat's 'Firm Commitment'
To Education, Utility Ratepayers and Quality Health Care

(3rd Legislative District) – New Jersey Citizen Action — the state’s largest citizen watchdog coalition — has endorsed Celeste Riley for Assembly in the 3rd District.

In a letter to the Democratic team, Phyllis Salowe-Kaye, executive director of New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA), praised their positions “for work and family issues including workers' rights, NJ's Paid Family Leave Program, and NJ Family Care.”