Developer Pleads Guilty in $13,000 Newark Permit-Bribery Scheme September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Menashe Davidovitz pleaded guilty in a $13,000 Newark permit-bribery scheme and a separate Homeland Security ID card conspiracy.
New Jersey Legalizes Plug-In Balcony Solar, With Rules Starting in March September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey legalizes plug-in balcony solar up to 1,200 watts starting March 1, 2027, with new rules for renters and homeowners.
FEMA Rejects New Jersey Winter-Storm Appeal Covering 19 Counties September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. FEMA rejected New Jersey’s winter-storm appeal covering 19 counties after the state cited more than $100 million in storm costs.
Rockaway Police Officer Charged With Obstruction, Drug Conspiracy September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Prosecutors allege Rockaway Township police officer warned the subject of an investigation during a March police operation.
Morris School District Seeks Approval for $158.4 Million Building Plan September 4, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Voters will decide Sept. 15 whether to approve Morris School District’s $158.4 million referendum for renovations and improvements.
Denville closes on first St. Francis tract as project acreage changes September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Denville closed on 17 acres of the St. Francis property, with another 33 acres expected to close in October.
Morris County Mail Ballots on Schedule as Federal USPS Rules Remain Blocked September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Morris County mail ballots remain on schedule for Sept. 19 as federal USPS voting rules stay blocked amid an ongoing court appeal.
New Jersey joins lawsuit accusing Amazon of manipulating ad auctions September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. FTC and 22 states allege Amazon’s ad auction reserves raised costs by billions. Amazon denies deception and says its system improved results.
Federal charges add a second explosives case against Denville man September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Denville man Joseph Rizos faces three federal explosives charges tied to materials allegedly stored at his home. No motive is alleged.
Prospect Park councilman admits directing gambling proceeds to his campaign September 1, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Shah is one of 42 people who have been indicted since the initial arrests in April 2025 following a two-year investigation into illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering tied to the Lucchese crime family.
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