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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Patch reviews last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for Patch email newsletters.

Coronavirus:

Newark Airport, Others Will Test For Omicron COVID Variant

NJ Health Expert Says Travel Bans 'Ineffective' Against Omicron

Politics/Government:

NJ-11 Race Heats Up; List Of Republican Challengers Grows

Montclair Rent Control Law Likely Headed To Voters In 2022

East Orange Fire Chief Accused Of 'Harassment,' Report Says

Town Attorney Resigns After Remark To Black Official: Reports

Stop Cooking Up Exploitation For The Holidays, Sen. Booker Urges

Belleville Resident Turns 101, Honored For Military Service

Assemblywoman Speight Earns 'Legislator of The Year' From NJ PBA

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

NJ Cop Accused Of Being Drunk When He Fatally Hit Nurse With Car

What Hurricane Ida Left Behind In Millburn: A Wake Up Call

Montclair School Board Member Dies; Peers Mourn Alfred Davis

Nutley Superintendent To Step Down At End Of School Year

New Community Helps Newark Residents Get Rental Assistance

Livingston Town Council To Consider Zoning Changes

North Jersey City Gives Job Seekers A Boost With 'Workforce On Wheels'

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