During the pandemic, the Essex County township has attracted city buyers with its open space and relatively affordable housing — all less than 20 miles from Midtown. Source: New York Times
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Bloomfield, N.J.: A Walkable Suburb With Plenty of Green Space
By Gotham Rex on January 5, 2022
Less than 20 miles from Midtown, the Essex County township appeals to those who want to move out of the city without leaving its conveniences behind. Source: New York Times
He Went to Jail on Minor Charges. He Left in a Coma.
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2021
Jayshawn Boyd, 22, was attacked inside a New Jersey jail in a beating caught on video. Then another detainee was killed, leading to multiple inquiries. Source: New York Times
Newark Officer Hit a Pedestrian With His Car and Took Body Home, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2021
Louis Santiago was charged with reckless vehicular homicide after being accused of hitting a man on the Garden State Parkway. Instead of calling 911, the off-duty Newark police officer took the victim to his home. Source: New York Times
Serial Killer Gets 160 Years After Victim’s Sister and Friends Help Solve Case
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2021
Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, 25, a former security guard from Orange, N.J., was sentenced for murdering three women and kidnapping and attempting to murder a fourth. Source: New York Times
Should You Get Flood Insurance for Your Home?
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2021
Hurricane Ida was a wake-up call for many homeowners in the New York region, and there are a few things to keep in mind if you’re rethinking your homeowner’s insurance. Source: New York Times
Belleville, N.J.: An Affordable Alternative to Renting in the City
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
The Essex County township has seen an influx of New York buyers looking for ‘houses with a little bit of property and taxes that aren’t too crazy.’ Source: New York Times
Maplewood Shooting: HS Student Fatally Shot Near Soccer Field Where He Excelled
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
Moussa Fofana, 18, a junior at Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., and another student were hit by gunfire on Sunday night. Source: New York Times
After Years of Protests, a New Jersey County Ends Its ICE Jail Contract
By Gotham Rex on May 1, 2021
The Essex County executive said the decision to stop holding undocumented immigrants for ICE in the county jail was based on money, not politics. Source: New York Times