Around Bloomfield: Inmates Released + Taxes + Helping Ukraine

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Politics/Government:

NJ Releases 800 Inmates – And The $148 Per Day It Costs To House Them

NJ Families Bash 'Unethical' Insulin Prices, Plead For $35 Cap

Republicans Pitch Plan To Uncap NJ Property Tax Deductions

Federal Omnibus Bill Has Money For Lead Pipe Project In Bloomfield

Newark Councilman Admits Role In Kickback, Bribery Scheme

Good News For Taxpayers: Millburn Gets More State Aid For Schools

Hope For Ukraine: Essex County Nonprofit Makes Big Difference For Refugees

Montclair May Freeze 'Sister' Agreement With City In Russia

Nutley Comes Together With Donations For Ukraine

Bloomfield Lights Town Hall In Colors Of Ukraine Flag

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Full Train Service Restored On Morris & Essex and Gladstone Lines

Caldwell School Event Honors Principal Who Died Of COVID

Nutley Substitute Teacher Accused Of Masturbating In Class – Twice

Amazon Mega-Hub Deal At Newark Airport Still Seeing Pushback

Pharma Company Moves Headquarters To Essex County; 800 Jobs Expected

From Short Hills To 'Shark Tank': Can NJ Couple's Idea Win Money?

Foodtown Supermarket Celebrates 'Grand Reopening' In Caldwell

Beloved Emu At Turtle Back Zoo Dies, Will Be 'Greatly Missed'

After Crash Pins Woman Under Car, Livingston FD Gets Training

Video: West Orange School Superintendent Bids District Adieu

2022 Writing Contest For Essex County Seniors: How To Submit

Livingston Makes List For Most Drinking-Themed Instagram Posts

$1.9M Montclair Home For Sale Has 'History, Character'

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