Bloomfield’s Top Stories Of 2016: Bar Shooting / Trump T-Shirt Assault / Teen Suicide / Lost Rembrandt Found

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield has seen tragedy, hope and excitement in 2016. Take a quick look back as you greet the new year. (Click on the headlines to read the article)

Video Captures Bloomfield Bar And Restaurant Shooting That Hospitalized 6

• A Brooklyn comedian’s act at a New Jersey restaurant and bar is cut short when a gunman begins spraying the area with bullets.

N.J. Court Strikes Down $10M Bloomfield Bond Ordinance

• A Bloomfield councilman shouldn’t have been allowed to vote on an ordinance that financed a large park near his home, the court ruled.

Bloomfield Trump Supporter Gets Crowbar Beating Because Of T-Shirt: Police

• The Trump supporter told Bloomfield cops that a man followed him into a Friendly’s parking lot and smashed him repeatedly with a crowbar.

Former Roche Site Sold: Bloomfield Developer Buys Nutley, Clifton Property

• "Substantial improvements” are planned for the pharmaceutical giant’s 116-acre former North American Headquarters campus, developers say.

Bloomfield Teacher, Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 2 Teens

• The accused, Leo Donaldson of Bloomfield, received an award when he reportedly helped to save the life of a student in June.

'This Was Not A Joke:' Bloomfield Dad's Video Cry For Help After Daughter's Fatal Bridge Fall In Nutley

• A Bloomfield father took to video and social media to show his grief after his teen daughter fell from a Nutley overpass and onto the Parkway, in traffic.

Bloomfield Cops Will Use Body Cameras

• If you encounter a Bloomfield police officer on patrol after June 10, he or she will be wearing a body camera.

Bloomfield Loses $3M In Eminent Domain Battle

• Bloomfield may have to fork out almost $3 million to a local developer due to an eminent domain lawsuit.

Lost Rembrandt Found In Bloomfield Basement, Headed For Getty Museum

• The million-dollar painting was discovered among the remnants of an Essex County estate and was originally thought to be worth $500.

Male Cat Found Protecting Kittens Left Outside To Freeze In Bloomfield

• Bloomfield area animal rescuers found a male cat protecting a litter of vulnerable kittens left outside in the cold New Jersey winter.

VIDEO: Bloomfield Santa, Cops Bring Sick Child ‘Sold Out’ Toy

• Watch the power of a visit from Santa bring this ailing child some Christmas joy. Warning: May make you smile.

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N.J. Verizon Workers Prep For Massive East Coast Strike

Up to 5,000 Verizon workers in New Jersey may walk off the job, union leaders say.

N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco

The proposed law would also allow New Jersey residents with prior pot possession arrests to apply for record expungement.

'NeverEnding Story' Returns To New Jersey Movie Theaters For Limited Run

Falkor flew again on the big screen at theaters across the Garden State.

Cops Seize $171 During Arrest, Court Wants $175 To Get It Back

A county prosecutor's cash forfeiture policy makes it "cheaper and easier to seize people's property," civil rights activists say.

WATCH: Cruise Ship Battered During Storm, 4 Injured

The seasickness began when Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas was caught in a severe winter storm off the coast of the Carolinas.

Gang Bust: 71 Alleged Members of the Grape Street Crips Arrested For Drugs, Murder In New Jersey

The gang allegedly “controlled drug trafficking” in Newark, plotted to kill an FBI agent and intimidated witnesses.

United Airlines Announces Record Profit, Workers Protest Low Wages

Are United Airlines’ "record-setting" profits trickling down to its employees?

America’s New ‘Oldest’ Person Lives In NJ: Adele Dunlap, 113

The supercentenarian is a former smoker and eats "anything she wants," her son said.

Time For Chris Christie 'Fat Shaming' To End, Experts Say

Should Christie’s weight be a source of public discussion?

Should Teen YouTube Daredevil Be Charged With Crimes? (VIDEOS)

The N.J. teen has allegedly climbed the World Trade Center and a 50-story building in NYC, and hung in the air 100 feet above Central Park.

N.J. Mom Says Boy Scouts Kicked Out Her Transgender Son

The 8-year-old – born a girl but who identifies as a boy – was allegedly asked to leave his Cub Scout pack due to his gender identity.

Should Menstrual Cramps Qualify For NJ Medical Marijuana?

Got bad menstrual cramps? If a proposed law passes, you may be able to get medical marijuana in New Jersey.

Where Have UFOs Been Spotted In New Jersey? [MAP]

Seeing a UFO in New Jersey is more common than you think. Find out where they’ve been spotted here.

Largest Planetarium In USA Coming To New Jersey

New Jersey will soon have the “largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere” thanks to a $5 million gift from a former teacher.

He’s Back: ‘Naked Trump’ Statue Perches On New Jersey Rooftop

A naked Donald Trump statue greeted New Jerseyans on their morning commutes to the Holland Tunnel.

N.J. Mall Easter Bunny Charged With Aggravated Assault After Brawl

Videos shows N.J mall Easter bunny getting into a brawl with customers. Man in suit was charged with aggravated assault and "fare hopping."

Feds Arrest 82 In N.J. During Massive Immigration Sweep

The ICE arrestees came from more than a dozen countries, including Mexico, England, China, Cuba and Egypt, officials in Newark say.

Essex County Has Most Homeless Residents In NJ: Study

For the second year in a row, Essex County is home to the most homeless residents in the state, according to a study.

Election 2016: Essex County Reacts To Trump Victory, Clinton Defeat

Check out our roundup of Election 2016 reactions and social media comments in Essex County, New Jersey.

ICE Immigrant Detainee Dies In Essex County: Prisoner Death Toll Increases

8 prisoners have died while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this fiscal year, federal officials say.

Essex County’s Blue Line: These N.J. Towns Support, These Residents Don’t

Are the blue lines a much-needed show of solidarity for police officers, or a politicized traffic hazard? Take our reader poll here.

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