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Mejia Wins NJ-11 by 20 Points on Essex County Dominance; Morris County Remains Tight as November Rematch Looms

Mejia Wins NJ-11 by 20 Points on Essex County Dominance; Morris County Remains Tight as November Rematch Looms

MORRISTOWN—Democrat Analilia Mejia, a former union organizer who served as Bernie Sanders' 2020 National Political Director, has defeated Republican Joe...

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Paterson Councilman Alex Mendez Cleared of Voter Fraud Charges 27 Days Before Mayor's Race; Faces 16-Day Post-Election Appeal Window

Paterson Councilman Alex Mendez Cleared of Voter Fraud Charges 27 Days Before Mayor's Race; Faces 16-Day Post-Election Appeal Window

PATERSON—In 27 days, Paterson could elect Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez, freshly cleared of voter fraud charges, mayor of their...

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Hudson County Lowers Threshold for Union Labor Agreements in Public Projects

Hudson County Lowers Threshold for Union Labor Agreements in Public Projects

Hudson County Lowers Threshold for Union Labor Agreements in Public ProjectsJERSEY CITY— Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has signed a...

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Morris County Extends Tax Freeze to Seven Years, Bucking NJ Trend

Morris County Extends Tax Freeze to Seven Years, Bucking NJ Trend

MORRISTOWN — Property taxes are rising almost everywhere in New Jersey. Morris County is not among them.The all-Republican Board of...

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NJ Judge Halts Perth Amboy's $110M Seizure, Rules City Manufactured 'Blight' to Aid Developer

NJ Judge Halts Perth Amboy's $110M Seizure, Rules City Manufactured 'Blight' to Aid Developer

PERTH AMBOY—The events began in April 2024, when Mayor Helmin Caba stood before the Perth Amboy City Council and announced...

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Morris County Democrats Remove Dover Party Committee After Cross-Party Endorsements

Morris County Democrats Remove Dover Party Committee After Cross-Party Endorsements

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Morris County Democratic Committee voted overwhelmingly on March 20, 2026, to remove all 24 members of...

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New Jersey Pilot Fabio Espinal Released After Detention in Guinea

New Jersey Pilot Fabio Espinal Released After Detention in Guinea

CONAKRY, GUINEA—A pilot from New Jersey has been released after spending months detained in the West African nation of Guinea...

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Trump Bid to Halt Hudson Tunnel Funding Stumbles in Court as Sherrill and Hochul Keep Project Alive

Trump Bid to Halt Hudson Tunnel Funding Stumbles in Court as Sherrill and Hochul Keep Project Alive

NEWARK—A federal appeals court has rejected an effort by the administration of President Donald Trump to halt federal funding for...

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ICE Warns New Jersey Policies Could Affect Transfer of Ocean County Sexual Assault Suspect

ICE Warns New Jersey Policies Could Affect Transfer of Ocean County Sexual Assault Suspect

OCEAN COUNTY — Federal immigration authorities say they have issued an immigration detainer for a man arrested in Ocean County on...

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NJ ICE Disputes Trenton Auto Shop Raid, Cites Criminal Warrant

NJ ICE Disputes Trenton Auto Shop Raid, Cites Criminal Warrant

TRENTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement is disputing allegations that agents covered security cameras and conducted warrantless arrests during a Feb. 20...

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