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William Meisner, former Saddle Brook councilman, dies at 83

February 9, 2022 11:05 pmFebruary 9, 2022 11:07 pm

Former Saddle Brook Councilman William J. Meisner, an prominent educator and Democratic leader who once found himself in the crosshairs of the state’s premier party boss, died on February 7. He was 83. Meisner became involved in politics in the...

Court denies emergency injunction against Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act

January 21, 2022 4:17 pmApril 3, 2022 6:16 pm

Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy today rejected a request for an emergency injunction blocking the implementation of the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, a bill passed by the legislature last week that codifies abortion access into state law. Press play...

Sweeney, Coughlin back Lesniak on ExxonMobil settlement

April 14, 2018 12:13 pmApril 14, 2018 7:44 pm

The state’s top legislative leaders say that former State Sen. Raymond Lesniak should be allowed to appeal ex-Gov. Chris Christie’s settlement of a massive environmental claim with ExxonMobil. Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin are filing an...