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Government/Politics

Dems Outnumber GOP In Essex County By Wide Margin: 2023 Election

People Fleeing Israel Arrive At Newark Airport After Harrowing Journey

Thousands Demonstrate In Livingston In Response To Hamas Attacks

Israel-Palestine: Essex Commissioners Condemn Hatred, Plead For Peace

North Jersey Mayor: Don't Use Israel-Hamas War To Fan Flames Of Hate

Bagelgate Update: Essex County Business Owner Takes Town To Court

$12K For Free: NJ City’s Guaranteed Income Experiment Is Wrapping Up

Activists Plan To March On Newark Police Union Headquarters

Caldwell Debates Nixing Tax Breaks For Developers, Homeowners

Leaf Blower Ban Voted Down In This NJ Town – For Now

Montclair Council Chooses Replacement To Fill Empty Seat After Fiery Meeting

West Orange Library Reopening Sees More Snags, Funding Issues

Bloomfield Town Council Discusses Solar Energy, Lion Gate

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

Student Death On NJ College Campus Causes 'Profound Sadness'

Belleville School Lockdowns: Superintendent Addresses Online 'Rumors'

Postal Worker Union Wary About Early Retirement Offer In Newark Area

Rite Aid In Irvington Will Close; Company Filing For Bankruptcy

Nutley School Reopens After Fire, Gears Down From Virtual Learning

East Orange Football Player, 'Role Model,' Nominated For 'Giant' Award

NJ Town Honors Late West Point Cadet With Street Renaming

Come Hear WWII Veteran Speak At Livingston Event

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