New Jersey School Drops Bob Menendez's Name After Bribery Conviction

Robert Menendez Elementary will revert to Public School 3 before the new academic year following the senator's conviction on multiple bribery charges.

• The school was named after Menendez in 2013 as a tribute from the then-mayor of West New York, Felix Roque.
• Menendez was convicted on July 16 for using his office for personal gain and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.
• The decision to rename the school was confirmed by current West New York Mayor Albio Sires.
• Menendez has announced his resignation from the Senate, effective August 20.
• The school name change will be completed before students return for the new school year.

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