Around Bloomfield: Gov Race + Rent Control + Utility Bills + Censure Vote

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Government/Politics:

Baraka Backs Sherrill In NJ Governor Race; Democrats' Top 2 Vote-Getters Join Forces

Immigration, Health Care, Energy Costs: Candidate Q&A With Jack Ciattarelli

New Jersey City OKs Rent Control Law After Years Of Activism From Tenants

Attempt To 'Censure' NJ Congresswoman Fails After Clash Outside ICE Prison

Ex-Cop Files Sex Harassment Suit Against NJ Mayor, Male Officers: Report

Utility Bills Spike In Essex County Town: Sewer Rate Up 50%, Water Rate Rises 30%

Critics Of NJ Power Plant Aren’t Giving Up The Fight: ‘It’s Not Over’ (Op-Ed)

Frustrated Security Guards Rally In Essex County For More Pay, Better Benefits

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Essex County 9/11 Ceremony Will Honor Victims Of Tragic Attacks: 2025 Details

Early Childhood Center Opens In Essex County Town As New School Year Kicks Off

Rocktoberfest Will Return In North Jersey: See Music Lineup, Event Details

University Names Essex County Resident As New E-Sports Head Coach

Traffic Changes Coming For I-280; $31.7M Road Construction Project Moves Forward

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