Around Montclair: Workplace Rights + New Homeowners + War On Drugs

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Government/Politics:

Cory Booker: Rail Workers Keep U.S. On Track, Let's Return The Favor

Rep. Donald Payne Blames Rail Industry As Nationwide Strike Threat Looms

NJ Bill Would Boost Job Protections For Nannies, Gardeners, Cleaners

Keep Your Eyes On NJ's Pandemic Investigation, Republican Senator Says

Newark Residents Share Complaints With U.S. Attorney At Town Hall

Bonding For School Buildings: North Caldwell To Hold Second Meeting

Sen. Ruiz Pushes For NJ Bill That Tackles Student Dropout Rate

Double Shot Of Government: Livingston Council And School Board To Meet

It's Time To Finally End New Jersey's Drug War, ACLU Says (Video)

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

4 North Jersey Families Become New Homeowners Through 'Section 8' Program

'Largest-Ever Real Estate Project' In East Orange Has 820 Rental Units

Lackawanna Plaza Development Plan Moving Forward In Montclair – Again

Short Hills Among 100 Wealthiest U.S. Zip Codes: See Its Rank

5 North Jersey Restaurants To Try That Opened In November 2022

NJ Developer, Attorney Admit To Mortgage Fraud In Essex County

What Was In 1955 Time Capsule? Find Out At Maplewood Library

Rutgers Teacher Wins National Book Award For Poetry

Harlem Globetrotters Will Visit Essex County For 2023 Tour

Winter Village In Downtown Millburn To Include Igloos, Carolers

Indoor Training Facility Unveiled For Sports Fans, Kids In Belleville

Christmas, Hanukkah Events Around Millburn: Tree And Menorah Lightings

Home Seller Pitches NJ Town’s Free Pre-K Program In Listing

Christmas-Themed 'Pop Up Bar' Returns To Nutley For 2022

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