Assemblyman Gary Schaer

05/29/2026

Congratulations to El Asadero Mexican Grill for receiving the Sello M distinction!

With a branch in Passaic, the restaurant earned recognition granted by Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Academy of Gastronomy to Mexican restaurants abroad that preserve, promote, and authentically represent the legacy of Mexican cuisine.

05/22/2026

Thank you Laura Jones for taking the time to speak with me about my bill, A4897, which expands New Jersey’s holistic defense program, combining legal representation with social services to reduce recidivism and save taxpayer dollars.

See the full interview here:

A new Stockton University poll shows nearly 9 in 10 New Jersey voters believe social media is harming children’s mental health, with strong support for

05/18/2026

Today I met with Passaic High School students at the NJ Statehouse in Trenton. I reminded them of importance of using their vote and speaking to their legislators to help change policy. As the next generation, their civic participation is key to the future of our government.

05/13/2026

Today I joined the City of Passaic and Passaic City Mayor Hector C. Lora for their UEZ Business Expo event. I was glad to see hundreds of business owners able to connect with available resources to best support the economic vitality of our city.

05/07/2026

It was an honor to meet Jinkon Kim, a golf and bowling athlete with the Bergen All Stars of the Special Olympics of NJ. Congratulations on your performance and I look forward to seeing your success in future games.

05/01/2026

"To ensure fair and equal access to the Constitutional right of criminal defense, New Jersey must pass A766/S1670 and end application fees for municipal public defenders."

Read more about my bill here:

To ensure fair and equal access to the Constitutional right of criminal defense, New Jersey must pass A766/S1670 and end application fees for municipal public defenders.

04/09/2026

The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission will be parked at Passaic City Hall (330 Passaic St,. Passaic, NJ) 🚗 You can make an appointment for REAL ID or walk-in for services like license plate drop off. The mobile truck will be parked from 9 am-2 pm.

**Appointments are available now**

Make an appointment here: https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit

02/11/2026

Happy Black History Month! Earlier this month the City of Passaic celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflected on his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
📸: Renee Nunez

02/05/2026

This week my office and Passaic Mayor Hector Lora hosted a Community Health Fair at School #6 in Passaic. We were joined by kids and families who received free dental and vision check-ups as well as community organizations and agencies who connected families with state and local resources.

02/04/2026

Please see my following statement in response to ICE’s escalating presence in New Jersey.