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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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Proposal to Rename Colts Neck Elementary School After Donald Trump

Proposal to Rename Colts Neck Elementary School After Donald Trump

COLTS NECK — A proposal raised during a recent meeting of the Colts Neck Township School District Board of Education could...

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Gottheimer Shifts Position to Match NJ Delegation on Iran War Powers Vote

Gottheimer Shifts Position to Match NJ Delegation on Iran War Powers Vote

WASHINGTON—Representative Josh Gottheimer introduced an alternative War Powers Resolution on March 7 after reversing his stance during a failed House...

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Belleville Mayor Candidates Announce Council Running Mates Ahead of 2026 Election

Belleville Mayor Candidates Announce Council Running Mates Ahead of 2026 Election

BELLEVILLE — Candidates in Belleville’s 2026 municipal election have begun announcing the individuals who will run on their slates for...

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