Around Bloomfield: Ukraine Invasion + Mask Mandates + Crime Rate

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Politics/Government:

Pro Athlete From Essex County Flees Ukraine After Russian Invasion: Report

Rep. Sherrill Of NJ Wants Harsher Sanctions For Putin, Russia

Menendez, Booker Of NJ Condemn Putin For Ukraine Invasion

NJ Cardinal On Ukraine-Russia: 'Reject War As Political Solution'

Ex-Livingston Official's Gender Suit Can Go To Trial: NJ Court

Coronavirus:

Montclair Will End Indoor Mask Mandate Early Amid COVID Drop

East Orange Schools Will Continue Mask Mandate, Official Says

Bloomfield Schools Will Make Masks Optional, Superintendent Says

School Mask Mandate Will Continue In Maplewood

'Greedy CEOs' Are Using Inflation As Excuse To Raise Prices, NJ Senator Says

Military COVID Staff Applauded As They Leave Newark Hospital

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

West Orange Crime Rate Hits 41-Year Low, Police Say

Montclair Rent Control: Landlord, Tenant Negotiations Break Down

Officials Will Pay $10M To Help Renovate 2 Parkway Rest Stops

NJ Cannabis Board Seeks Public Input On Social Equity Projects

Just Listed: Peek Inside Essex County Home With Bar And Game Room

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