Politics & Government
In Essex County: Bridgegate Scandal, Feds Audit PATH Grant, Montclair Film Festival, NJ Transit Bus Accident, Home Depot Scam, AirTrain Renovations and Airport Smuggling
Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Making headlines this week:
- Guilty Plea, Two Indictments In Christie Administration ‘Bridgegate’ Scandal
- Feds Will Conduct Audit of $300 Million Sandy Recovery Grant for PATH
- Montclair Film Festival to Feature Over 150 Films and Events Over 10 Days
- Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 2.9 Kilograms of Cocaine into Newark Airport
- Essex County Corrections Officer Accepted Bribes to Smuggle Cigarettes and Cell Phones
- Local Cops Get Valor Awards for Chasing Down Armed Drug Dealer
- Critical Injuries Reported After Car Hits NJ Transit Bus in Essex County
- Cops Arrest Two Essex County Men for ATM Smash-and-Grab Spree
- Essex County Man Sentenced for $470,000 ‘Double-Dipping’ Scam at Home Depot
- Port Authority Pledges $40 Million for Newark AirTrain Renovation
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