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Officials cited 27 Boston Market locations in NJ for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay earned sick leave, and other violations. trib.al/cNbr4N0

When voters in Essex County head to the polls on Nov. 7, they’ll see something they haven’t experienced in nearly two decades. trib.al/i0JoFdm

Strong storms are expected to impact the state again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters. See the latest info: trib.al/nJGjAA0

Trump said he will present an "irrefutable report" on his claims of 2020 election fraud in Georgia during a news conference Aug. 21. trib.al/13jQJGR

Officials said items found near the explosion site were "consistent with the production of commercial grade fireworks." Four people died. trib.al/UTD43dX

After a coyote attacked a girl and dog in Essex County last month, there have been recent coyote sightings in Livingston. trib.al/XOgmSa7

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/8YusqYR

A large section of Sayreville lost electric power Saturday after none other than a bird dropped a fish on a transformer. trib.al/40noFce

This Sayreville War Memorial High School graduate and a Brookdale community college student drowned while saving his brother and cousin: trib.al/vuZKM49

One New Jersey borough has typical home values upwards of $3.5 million. See which ZIP codes top $1 million based on Zillow data: trib.al/FhTVSFq

Statewide, there were more people experiencing homelessness than any year since 2015. See local data for Essex County here. trib.al/qvzuh5O

Codey, a former governor of New Jersey, has been serving as a lawmaker for more than 50 years. He was victorious in the primary election. trib.al/1M5KJpc

An isolated tornado could also form during the severe thunderstorms, which are forecast to arrive Monday evening and linger into Tuesday. trib.al/EH0QiC2

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/gVpzwJx

A man scrawled a hateful message on a Carnegie Hill synagogue Saturday night, police said. trib.al/tAURO4c

The victim was swimming near a floating dock at a waterfront residence at the time of the crash, state police said. trib.al/L2XnwI9

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/GZ5mzFu

Also in this week's news: "Taco Tuesday" trademark beef; more near-shore shark sightings off the Shore; lawsuit in fall at beach bar. trib.al/tIW7r5f

The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ. trib.al/nw0hccX

Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories. trib.al/qqoawm7