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Edison Budget Crisis Leaves Workers Furloughed | New York City News
Edison, New Jersey is in financial turmoil as hundreds of workers — including new police officers — face furloughs after the town council missed a crucial budget vote. The mayor blames council members for walking out and delaying action, calling it a deliberate move that’s “playing with people’s lives,” while a councilman counters that the mayor is overreacting and that funding was still available through July. With a $181 million budget on the line — boosted by rising fuel and storm costs — the mayor insists the tax impact is minimal and urges approval before more cuts force deeper staffing…
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