Essex County News

NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, "Music at the Mansion", today , May 19, at 3pm.

Kenneth Miscia Jr. looked just like another suburban guy on a Saturday morning stroll, cradling a cigar in his fingers and clad in a button-down blue-and-white checked shirt and baggy cargo pants while waiting in a crosswalk for cars on Bloomfield Avenue to stop for him.

UNION TWP. - The source of the strong odor of natural gas reported here and in surrounding communities in Union and Essex counties has been determined to be a controlled natural gas release in the Hanover and Florham Park area, according to an email sent by Union Township officials this afternoon, May 16.

Update: Police Release Names of Man, Woman Found Dead in Canterbury Park Authorities recovered a gun at the scene and say there is no threat to the community after man and woman were found dead late Thursday.

Break out the cake and candles - 16, to be exact - for New Jersey's most famous hot-dog-on-wheels. The Munchmobile celebrates its Sweet Sixteen birthday this summer with a dizzying, delicious-sounding array of trips and a band of Munchers who can't wait to climb aboard the Big Dog.

Authorities are investigating a grisly scene at Canterbury Park, where a half-naked woman and a man were found dead late Thursday night.

Officials say the shooting appears to be isolated and doesn't pose a threat to the community.

Symbolizing their commitment to make next year's Super Bowl XLVIII environmentally friendly, on Thursday, the National Football League's Super Bowl Committee met up with The event was part of a ceremonial "passing of the shovel" from New Orleans to the New York / New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee .

MONTCLAIR - A man and woman found shot to death in a township park "had a dating relationship," according to a statement issued today by Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray.

A man is shown "casing" a store and walking outside an establishment he was about to rob, according to authorities.

A man was shot in the back and killed early this morning on Springfield Avenue in Irvington, authorities say.

State Sen. Richard Codey in this file photo. Codey wants to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21.

The number of voters who turned out for Tuesday's Verona and Cedar Grove 2013 municipal elections held steady from previous year's numbers, with less than 30 percent of registered voters heading to the polls, according to figures released from the Essex County clerk's office.

"Talk. They Hear You." a new national public service announcement campaign that empowers parents to talk to children as young as nine years old about the dangers of underage drinking was launched Monday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration .

NEWARK - A 17-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at a man and woman just outside the Basilica Cathedral of the Sacred Heart this afternoon, Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura said.

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts will present "Little Women" on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. at the Westminster Arts Theatre at Bloomfield College, 449 Franklin St., Bloomfield.

Kolbe was so relieved to come to the Montclair Animal Shelter, 77 North Willow St., Montclair that he's whipping up kibble delights in the kennel kitchen to show his gratitude.

Council Members Joe Chiusolo and E. Romeo Longo check final election results at Cedar Grove town hall on May 14, 2013 The Essex County Board of Elections counted two more provisional ballots in the Cedar Grove municipal election to confirm the unofficial vote results from Tuesday night.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of 5 Queens, N.Y. women on alleged prostitution charges Tuesday, May 14, but were unable to discuss the case in detail Wednesday, citing the continuing investigation.

With Verona candidates Bob Manley and Rich Williamson just one vote away at the polls, the election is too close to call, until the Essex County Clerk's Office opens the provisional ballots.