Commissioner Cirillo Kicks Off Campaign With Headquarters Grand Opening

Community Members Show Up in Droves to Show Support for West New York Forward

West New York, New Jersey – February 16, 2023 – Commissioner Cosmo A. Cirillo, Ph.D., recently kicked off his mayoral campaign at the West New York Forward headquarters’ grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. Commissioner Cirillo was joined by his running mates, Commissioner Margarita Guzman, Assemblywoman Angelica M. Jimenez, and longtime residents Walter Lopez and Hiram Gonzalez, who together have a vision for a better West New York.

Proud supporters and community leaders turned up in droves for the grand opening of Team Cirillo’s new campaign office to demonstrate their support in preparation of the May 9, 2023, municipal elections in West New York. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was energized with excitement and cheers from the public who chanted Pa’lante, Pa’lante, Pa’lante (moving forward in English) to affirm their support for a new movement that will bring new innovative ideas to the small but vibrant community.

“I am thrilled to have had such strong and enthusiastic support from the community. Their support will pave the way for a better West New York that will bring opportunities that will make a difference in the lives of others,” said Commissioner Cirillo. “Our hope is to build a strong grassroots campaign that will focus on building a coalition of support that is representative of our rich diversity and creating a framework that will empower future generations to come.”

The opening of the headquarters is the first phase of their transformational plan for the community. ​​West New York Forward Headquarters is located at 6317 Hudson Ave, West New York, NJ 07093 and will operate Monday through Friday between 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Pillars of West New York Forward include:

• Bringing Back a State-of-the-Art Recreation Center
• The Development of a Comprehensive Parking Plan that Includes the Implementation of Angled Parking Throughout the Township
• The Revitalization of Environmental Services in Order to Focus on Cleaner Streets and Quality of Life Initiatives
• The Establishment of a Business Improvement District to Revitalize Businesses Along Bergenline Avenue
• The Increase of Accessibility to the Mayor by Establishing Walk-In & Mobile Office Hours
• The Creation of a Division of Constituent Services to Steer Residents to Programs and Services they Need.

Election day is Tuesday, May 9, 2023. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.wnyforward.com and follow West New York Forward’s social media @WNYForward on Facebook and Instagram.