Belleville

Jose Santana faces up to life in prison after his repeated assaults on the "brave little" child, prosecutors said.

Belleville Police Lt. John McAloon called Michael James a hero whose actions prevented the incident from having a different outcome.

The complaint claimed Wilfredo Benitez, a part time judge in the Municipal Courts of East Orange and Belleville Township, attempted to use his power and prestige for his own private interest.

Gov. Chris Christie helped direct federal Superstorm Sandy aid to a long-planned housing project in a community not hit hard by the storm just before the town's mayor endorsed him for re-election, according to a published report.