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Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article).

Newark Mayor Claims NYC Is 'Abandoning' Homeless In New Jersey

9 Essex County Police Departments Launch Joint Task Force

New Labs Will Add To Rebirth Of Ex-Roche Site In Nutley, Clifton

Caldwell Educator Passes Away, Mourning Community Raises $48K

Filming Continues In Essex County For NBC Television Show

Orton Rd. Bridge In West Caldwell To Close For 6 Months: Officials

Stephen Colbert Lampoons Sen. Booker's POTUS Campaign Video

Livingston Wishes Happy Retirement To Ex-Fire Chief Schilling

Seton Hall Names New President

Montclair Shelter Offers Free Barn Cats As Euthanasia Alternative

Maplewood Fire Department Handled More Than 6,000 Calls in 2018

'Friend' Let Family Dog Loose After Move, Bloomfield Shelter Says

Honor Black History Month By Drinking Beer In Montclair

Bright Idea In South Orange: Help PSE&G Fix Gaslights

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Hoboken's 'Cake Boss' Sets World Record For Frosting Cupcakes

Tractor Trailer Overturns, Causes Lincoln Tunnel Delays

North Jersey Restauranteur Beats Cancer, Opens Eatery With Siblings

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