
NJ Supreme Court rules in case of Paterson, but signals need for legislative clarification

NJ Supreme Court rules in case of Paterson, but signals need for legislative clarification
Joanna Gagis/NJ Spotlight NewsCritics say ordinance does not resolve the issue, will worsen homelessness
(NJ Spotlight News)Supreme Court issues temporary stay on appellate court's ruling that state takeover was illegal
(NJ Spotlight News)NJ attorney general’s office has challenged the decision

Other contenders drop out as Sen. Nellie Pou receives strong endorsements

Sen. Nellie Pou seems to be a front-runner in the race
NJ Spotlight NewsMayor Andre Sayegh says groups that distribute food often leave trash on the streets
NJ Spotlight NewsMayor is strongly critical, while some say community-police communication improved

The program is for people who have committed low-level, nonviolent crimes
NJ Spotlight NewsLegislation is in the works to create similar programs elsewhere in NJ
NJ Spotlight NewsThe war enters its fifth month
NJ Spotlight NewsMayor Andre Sayegh says lack of regulation is part of the problem

Residents decry failure to address long-term flooding issues
nj advance media, jim rhodeDownpour causes several rivers to burst their banks
NJ Spotlight NewsPreliminary data shows 2023 crime down compared to 2022

New approach to mental-health and emotional-distress calls

Plenty of political candidates and would-be candidates show up

A lawsuit claims the attorney general violated the state constitution and “home rule” laws when his office took control of department
NJ Spotlight NewsMayor Andre Sayegh wants to increase municipal limit for recreational dispensaries
(NJ Spotlight News)Mayor Andre Sayegh details steps already taken to improve transparency