Elected to the seat formerly held by his father in 2012, Mr. Payne was known for his commitment to public service, his gravitas, his love of Newark, and his ready smile.
A former Newark City councilman and former Essex County Commissioner, Mr. Payne affectionately went by the nickname “Choppy.
” On April 9th, his office issued the following statement: “Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.
suffered a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes during the weekend. He was admitted to a local hospital for treatment.
Currently, he is recovering in the hospital as doctors conduct routine exams to monitor and observe his improvement. The Congressman’s prognosis is good and he is expected […].
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