Diverse business owners see roadblocks at local levels

Plus: Discussing the potential for real change in Paterson

Some advocates say the plan outlined by AG Matt Platkin falls short of necessary reforms

Neighbor called police to investigate; 9-year-old was spraying for spotted lanternflies

But some advocates want more diversity in police training commission

The order creates national standards for training and requires federal agencies to update use-of-force policies

Social justice advocates say verdict points highlights unequal system

Many in the Northeast say they never learned why Juneteenth is commemorated

Advocates of police reform consider next steps in New Jersey

The family’s attorney, William Wagstaff, says they still don’t have all the pieces needed to paint a full picture of Maurice Gordon Jr.’s final moments.

East Orange officials, the Essex County sheriff and Sen. Bob Menendez push to regulate the sale of toy and imitation guns.