John Myers refutes the accusations; Claims he “aggressively confronted abusers.”
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Thousands are expected to join a Newark march against “police brutality, racial injustice and economic inequality.”
One of LeRoy Jones’ past opponents is calling for him to step down as Democrat chairman.
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Several Essex County towns still have minor curfew laws on the books. Is yours one of them?
Read what these representatives have to say about the watershed ruling in favor of same-sex marriage.
Democrat leaders blast the idea of Christie as president on Monday conference call to media.
Should the flag be banned, West Orange? Take the Patch reader poll here.
Patch Reader Poll: Have you ever tipped the bottle aboard a train?
More than 80 percent of those counted were African-American; Read more eyebrow-raising trends here.
See who emerged victorious here.
Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Bill would grant the state Legislature the authority to pass laws required to build the casinos.
Election Day is coming and two voting locations have been changed in West Orange. See where they have been changed to here.
The Local Aid grants will fund street, safety and quality-of-life improvements.
The household hazardous waste collection day will take place Saturday, May 2.
Essex County appearance will be New Jersey governor’s 136th since taking office.
Marylin Zuniga was suspended with pay after having her third grade students in Orange write get well letters to Mumia Abu Jamal.
How did West Orange's representatives vote? Take our reader poll and share your opinion.
A parking garage at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex opens Friday, March 27.
Robert Parisi signs amici curiae brief urging U.S. Supreme Court to support LGBTQ marriage rights.
Essex County Freeholder expresses his outrage in light of the decision not to indict the Police Officer who fatally choked Eric Garner.
The bill sponsored by Essex Sen. Nia Gill would establish voting at designated polling locations up to 15 days prior to election.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Cody to research the benefits of later start times, was unanimously approved by the Senate Education Committee.
Teens from the Essex Hudson Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc, were honored to meet with Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr.
The following letter was send to Patch from the office of Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen.
47 percent of registered West Orange voters punched ballots yesterday, 7 percent more than averages across the US.
Keita Young, President of the Essex Hudson Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc, casts her vote while educating her children.
Results according to the Essex County Clerk's office confirm a democratic sweep of the Freeholders At Large positions and more.
Incumbent Parisi holds is leading handily with 56 percent of your votes.
Take a selfie of you with your “I Voted" sticker and post it in the comments section!
County leaders gathered this morning to urge voters to vote yes on Public Question 2 for, “clean water, parks, farms and open space.”
Your guide to the polls on Tuesday.
County officials will meet with officials from NJ Keep It Green to discuss Public Question 2, which will be on ballots this election day.
An AARP survey showed that 80 percent of New Jersey residents support employer provided paid sick leave. It may soon be mandated statewide.
New legislation will allow in-person voting at designated polling locations up to 15 days prior to an election.
Codey praises Dunec’s support for medicare and social security.
Local Mayors endorse Dunec, who is running for NJ’s 11th Congressional District and vows to bring solutions to aid local municipalities.
Mayor Robert Parisi invites citizens to voice opinions, concerns during his open office hours on October 23.