Around Bloomfield: Drones + Pardons + Tickets + Unions + Malls

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Government/Politics

Governor Pardons Dozens Of Ex-Inmates In NJ: ‘Redemption Is Achievable’

U.S. Military Budget Gets ‘No’ Vote From Booker, Kim In New Jersey

NJ Drones And ‘Radioactive Material’ Rumor Debunked; Mayor Skeptical

5 Ways To Take Action On Drone Mystery: NJ Congresswoman

Drone Flights Temporarily Banned In Cedar Grove: Feds

‘Activity’ At Essex County Airport Is Filming, Not Drones: Official

Inmate Dies After Encounter With Officers At Northern State Prison

NJ Town Bans Single-Use ‘Stuff’ For Restaurant Takeout, Delivery

Safety Upgrades Planned For West Orange Road Prone To Crashes

Verona Appoints New Town Manager

Millburn School Board Appoints New Assistant Superintendent

Adult Division Of Bloomfield Library Closing To Fix ‘Building Issues’

Montclair Ends Police Chaplain Program After Imam's Posts About Israel

Speeders, Drinkers Escape Tickets By Name Dropping NJ Cops: Officials

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Livingston Mall ‘Falling Apart,’ Shoppers Say; Condemnation Looms

Health Care Workers At University Hospital To Get Raises, New Benefits

‘Test Run’ At Newark Airport Empowers Travelers With Disabilities

East Orange Holds Tribute For Beloved Late Actor John Amos (WATCH)

Tales Of Joy, Woe Highlight Need For Adopters At Newark Shelter

NJ Newspaper Delivery Company Accused Of Labor Violations

This NJ City Is Among ‘Most Vibrant Arts Communities’ In Nation, Study Says

Protect Your Pipes This Winter In New Jersey: See Tips For Homeowners

Drone Video Gives Birds-Eye View Of Belleville Bike Lane Experiment

West Caldwell Resident Named Executive Director Of Hession Foundation

MSU Gets $3.5M Grant To Expand Mental Health Services In NJ School Districts

Use Of Paid Family Leave In NJ Is Rising, Rutgers Researchers Say

Flight Attendants Picket At Newark Airport: ‘Ready To Strike’

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