Departure of NJ senator from race for Democratic Party presidential nomination leaves only one black candidate in what had been an extremely diverse field

Speakers weigh in on factors that lead to disproportionate incarceration rate for black, Hispanic youths

City will upgrade water infrastructure, replace 37,000 lead service pipes with copper tubing

City Council slated to take up mayor’s call for ballot measure that would allow him to appoint all members of school board

After state Senate gives approval, legislation awaits governor’s signature

Polystyrene foam cups and food containers would also be prohibited under the measure, and restaurant patrons would have to request plastic straws

‘Excellence in Policing Initiative’ includes independent investigations and stronger disciplinary procedures

Senator faces a challenge in raising his poll numbers in early-voting states

Plaintiff with history of anti-Semitism and threats and violence wants the state to give him back his guns, arguing law is unconstitutional

New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission, which includes designees of both political parties, reached unanimous conclusions