Essex County Year In Review: 7 Stories That May Start An Argument

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — There are some stories – no matter what side of the fence you land on – that just seem to strike emotional chords with people. And when emotions enter the picture, so do arguments.

Here are seven stories that took place in Essex County this year that might ruffle some feathers if shared with the wrong person. You’ve been warned.

Montclair Ice Cream Shop Closes, Owner Blasts 'Radical Liberals'

The Montclair shop with the "sexy cow butt" logo is closing. Its owner says "liberals" have made his daughters embarrassed to go to school.

New Jersey Congressman Proud Of His 'F' Grade From NRA

A Democratic U.S. Congressman from N.J. says that he's proud of a scathing "grade" the NRA gave him for his record on gun-related issues.

Cory Booker Vs. Trump? NJ Senator 'Considering Run For President'

The man who Donald Trump said "ran Newark into the ground" took another step towards challenging him for the presidency in 2020.

Essex County Faces Off: Saving Parking Spaces When It Snows

It's a classic wintertime argument: should you be allowed to "save" a parking space on a public street that you dig out when it snows?

No 'Empathy' During Bloomfield Traffic Stop, Disabled Veteran Claims

Bloomfield Safety Director: "I have tremendous respect for his service… however, that doesn't make him or anyone else exempt from the law."

Montclair Developer Won't Let Newark Tenants Own Guns, Group Says

The company is allegedly threatening to evict tenants at one of its buildings who won't comply with the "no-gun" rule.

NJ School Board Member Sorry For 'Skinhead' Traffic Rant (VIDEO)

A South Orange-Maplewood BOE member said she was "scared of cops" because they "hurt black people" and called the police chief a "skinhead."

Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here. Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com

Photo 1: White House official image by Andrea Hanks

Photo 2: booker.senate.gov