Politics & Government
Around Livingston: Mandatory Recess / Mayor Threatened / 1st Baby Of 2016 / Casino Battle / Crime Capo / Pet Shop Violator
Patch reviews some of the top stories this week in Livingston and Essex County.

Headlines (click to read):
NJ Mandatory Recess Bill Passes, Heads To Christie’s Desk
Newark Mayor’s Mom Gets Threatening Letters Meant For Her Son
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Mountainside Hospital Announces 1st Baby Born In 2016: It’s A Boy
Educational ‘State Of Emergency’ In NJ: Is A Longer School Day Coming?
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NJ Casino Battle Continues: North Jersey Mayors Call Sweeney’s Plan ‘Wrong’
Montclair School Of Rock Present Free ‘Tribute’ Shows: Zeppelin, Prince, Soundgarden
Essex County Pet Shop Among Alleged Violators Of Pet Purchase Protection Act: Authorities
In Millburn: Papermill Playhouse’s ‘Mickey’ McNany Passes Away
Belleville Teen Charged In Fatal I-95 Crash: ‘American Idol’ Hopeful Dies
NJ News Cameraman Loses Legs In Hit-And-Run: Fundraising Campaign Launched
Bloomfield Protesters Pack City Hall, Criticize Accused Councilman
Former NJ Governor Charles Edison’s Home In West Orange Is Up For Sale
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