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See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Triple Shooting + Fatal Crash + Stolen Cars

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Government/Politics

Here's How NJ’s Largest City Plans To Fight Crime This Summer (VIDEO)

Former Glen Ridge Councilwoman Takes Assembly Seat In NJ-28

3 Ways To Reduce A Looming Tax Hike In West Orange

Bloomfield Council OKs Town Budget At Sparsely Attended Meeting

Nutley Bans Any New Smoke, Vape Shops From Opening In Town

E-Scooters, Bikeshare Are Here To Stay In Newark, Mayor Says

What News Readers Want: NJ Study Examines Underserved Communities

School Shouldn't Be Scary: Livingston To Hold Safety Forum

Bloomfield Will Keep Providing Animal Control For Maplewood

Essex County Resident Re-Elected As Sewerage Commission Chair

6 Congress Members From New Jersey Vote Against 'Halt Fentanyl' Act

More Women Than Ever Are Serving In Military, NJ Congresswoman Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

MTV Is Bringing 2023 Video Music Awards Back To Newark

'Appalling Conditions' Found At Homeless Shelter In Essex County

State Recognizes Livingston's Teachers Of Year: Who They Are

Senior In Nutley Writes Award-Winning Essay About AIDS, Family Bonds

Essex County Resident, Dogs Encounter Coyote Near Reservation

New Dispensary In Essex County Will Celebrate Link Between Cannabis, Music

After Bout With Pancreatitis, NJ Dog Waits For New Family

$3.7M In Field Upgrades At Brookdale Park Hit Finish Line

New Stoplight And Paving Of 8 Streets To Alter Traffic In Millburn

Bloomfield Teens Get Sobering Message On Drunk Driving Before Prom

Century-Old Business In North Jersey Will Close Its Doors

Colbert, Gaffigan Event In Essex County To Benefit Montclair Film Nonprofit

Sit Down And Admire Local Art With Bench Project In Livingston

2,200 College Grads Earn Degrees From NJIT

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