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Man Beaten by Group of Attackers in Perth Amboy

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By Charlie Dwyer

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department, in collaboration with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, is seeking public assistance concerning an aggravated assault incident.

The event occurred on Monday, August 13, at around 8:56 pm at the intersection of Sadowski Parkway and Brighton Avenue.

The male victim sustained severe injuries after reportedly being assaulted by a group of individuals wearing dark clothing and masks.

The victim has since been transported to a local hospital for treatment and is currently recovering at home.

The police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the event or has any related information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing and no suspects have been apprehended at this time.

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Three Individuals Sought in Grand Larceny at Ulta Beauty

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – On Saturday, August 12, the New York City Police Department reported a grand larceny at an Ulta Beauty store located at 2656 Hylan Boulevard.

At around 5:00 p.m., three unidentified individuals stole roughly $2,049 worth of designer perfumes and cosmetics.

The suspects were seen leaving the store without paying for the items. They fled the location on foot, and no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

The police have asked the public for assistance in identifying these individuals.

Information regarding this incident can be reported to the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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Hudson County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

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By Leo Canega

NEWARK, NJ – Miguel Polanco, a 31-year-old resident of Union City, was sentenced to 23 months in prison for conspiring to possess and distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo imposed the sentence on Friday in Newark federal court.

According to court documents, Polanco was implicated when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted a package from Mexico City, bound for his apartment. The package contained fentanyl, and Polanco had been in discussions with other individuals about its distribution.

Polanco had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl. Judge Arleo also sentenced him to four years of supervised release.

This sentencing was the result of a collaborative investigation involving various agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations and the Elizabeth Police Department.

U.S. Attorney Thomas S. Kearney of the Special Prosecutions Division in Newark represented the government.

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Man Critical After Being Shot on East 178th Street

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By Adam Devine

NEW YORK CITY, NY – On Saturday, August 5, the New York City Police Department responded to an assault at approximately 5:25 a.m.

A 35-year-old male victim was shot at the corner of East 178 Street and Crotona Parkway. The gunshot wound to his back left him in critical condition. He was transported to Saint Barnabas Hospital and is now stable.

The NYPD described the assailant as a male with a dark complexion, around 50 years of age, weighing approximately 210 lbs, and about 6’2″ tall. The suspect was last seen in a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark-colored sweatpants, and a white T-shirt.

The police have asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved in the assault.

Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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Trump, Biden policies shifted trade from China at a cost, study shows

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By Howard Schneider

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) – U.S. trade has shifted away from China due to policies enacted by the Biden and Trump administrations, but U.S. reliance on China-linked supply chains has not necessarily been reduced and consumers have faced higher costs, according to new research presented on Saturday at a Federal Reserve economic symposium.

Despite deglobalization fears after the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, overall trade “has held steady at just under 60% of world (gross domestic product)rather than gone into freefall,” Laura Alfaro, an economist at Harvard Business School, and Davin Chor, an associate professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, concluded in their paper, which was presented at the annual gathering of central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

But U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, recently enacted industrial policies, and the pandemic, do seem to have touched off a “‘great reallocation’ in supply chain activity: Direct US sourcing from China has decreased,” from 21.6% of U.S. imports as of 2016 to 16.5% last year, Alfaro and Chor wrote.

What’s less certain is what that means, with the authors saying the shift from China is raising prices for consumers without clearly providing offsetting benefits in the form of, for example, improved manufacturing efficiency in the U.S.

It is not even certain that the decline in China’s U.S. import share represents a true delinking, they said.

Vietnam and Mexico, for example, appear to have captured much of the reallocated trade, the authors said, based on an analysis of goods import and export patterns, while an increase in U.S. purchases of less processed goods from abroad was “indicative of some reshoring of production stages.”

And among companies, they said, “concerns are being voiced over the wisdom of sprawling supply chains that can expose firms and countries to the risk of disruptions,” from events like the pandemic or severe weather, or policy shocks like tariffs.

Yet in the background, the researchers noted that China had “stepped up” its trade and investment activity with Vietnam and Mexico, as well as other countries.

“The U.S. could well remain indirectly connected to China through its trade and global value chain links with these third-party countries,” they argued.

Prices for goods from some countries, moreover, were beginning to rise.

“The recent policy restrictions to shift sourcing patterns or even to encourage substitution toward domestic inputs are poised to add to wage and cost pressures in the U.S.,” the research found, a pointed conclusion as the Fed tries to lower inflation by slowing the U.S. economy.

(Reporting by Howard Schneider; Editing by Paul Simao)

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Christian Mother Fights For Right To Adopt After Refusing To Affirm Gender Transitions For Minors

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Christian Mother Fights For Right To Adopt After Refusing To Affirm Gender Transitions For Minors

Kate Anderson on August 26, 2023

  • Jessica Bates, a single mother of five, told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview Thursday that she was “shocked” that the state of Oregon denied her adoption application over “gender ideology.”
  • During the adoption application process, Bates was informed that the state expected her to support a child if they decided to transition to another gender, something her faith prohibited, and allegedly refused to let her adopt when she said no.
  • “I think everybody was just like really shocked at first that, you know, the gender ideology would be the reason why we wouldn’t be able to adopt,” Bates told the DCNF.

Christian single mother Jessica Bates was “shocked” when Oregon denied her adoption application because she did not support medically transitioning children, she told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview.

Bates, a mother of five, was looking to adopt a “sibling pair” in 2022 six years after her husband died in a car accident, saying to the DCNF that she felt it was a “calling from God,” but after going through the application process, state officials with the Department of Human Services explained that she would need to agree to support any adopted child’s desire to have a gender transition. As a Christian, Bates told the DCNF that she knew this requirement was “denying reality” as well as her faith, and filed a lawsuit with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) against the state in April after they reportedly prevented her from moving forward in the process.

“I think everybody was just really shocked at first that, you know, gender ideology would be the reason why we wouldn’t be able to adopt,” Bates told the DCNF.

During the adoption process, Bates said there were “hypothetical situations” discussed about a child wanting to identify as a different gender or go through hormone therapy and surgeries, and as a result, she informed the state that she would always love the child but couldn’t support those choices. Bates said that she got a call from the certifier from the department in September 2022, who told her that they had determined that she didn’t meet the requirements for adoption.

Bates explained to the DCNF that she believes “God gives us our gender” and that anything to the contrary is “basically just an untruth.” She argued that truly loving a child suffering from gender dysphoria is not about “trying to affirm them in something they think will make them happy” and that procedures like puberty blockers and surgeries are “so radical.”

“These kids are so young and the gender surgeries and stuff are so radical and [then they] have to be on hormones for the rest of their lives,” Bates said. “Girls lose their voice. It’ll go deep and you don’t get that back, not to mention reproductive abilities, and everything else. I think it does more harm in the long run.”

The U.S. District Court of Oregon heard the first arguments for the case on Aug. 16 and ADF attorney Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse, who is representing Bates, told the DCNF that he felt “hopeful.” He said the judge had asked about other cases, such as 303 Creative, where the Supreme Court determined that a Christian web designer did not have to make wedding websites for same-sex marriages, and Widmalm-Delphonse said he hoped that they would achieve a similar outcome.

In a court filing, the department argued that Bates did not meet the necessary requirements for adoption, KGW8, a local media outlet, reported.

“Resource parents and adoptive parents must demonstrate that they are capable of and willing to, place the interests of the child above their own,” DHS wrote. “Plaintiff (Jessica Bates) admits that she is not able to do that with respect to LGBTQIA2S+ children.”

Bates told the DCNF that if the court rules in her favor she is still planning to adopt but noted that this delay may make it harder for her biological children, who are growing older and may not be able to bond as well with their adopted siblings. Her daughter is really hoping for another sister after growing up with four boys, according to Bates.

“My oldest son is a senior in high school right now, so these older children that want to be here and build relationships, support and be a family to these [new] siblings, may not even be in the house,”  Bates noted. “[B]y the court waiting on this decision or not allowing us to continue, it would directly affect our ability to support and give the best possible environment to these children.”

ODHS did not respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

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British Museum seeks recovery of some 2,000 stolen items

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LONDON (Reuters) – Around 2,000 artefacts including gold jewellery and gems had been stolen from the British Museum over a long period of time, but recovery efforts were already under way, the museum’s chair George Osborne said on Saturday.

The museum, one of London’s most popular attractions whose treasures include the Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian relic inscribed with hieroglyphs and other texts, said last week a member of staff had been dismissed after items dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD had been taken from a storeroom.

Museum director Hartwig Fischer said on Friday he would step down after admitting to failings in its investigation into the theft of items from its collection.

Osborne, a former British finance minister, told BBC radio that not all of the museum’s collection was properly catalogued or registered, a situation not unique among large institutions whose collections had been amassed over hundreds of years.

A “forensic” inquiry was being conducted to find out what had been stolen, Osborne said. “We think it’s around 2,000 items,” he said. “But I have to say that’s a very provisional figure and we’re still actively looking.”

“We’ve already started to recover some of the stolen items,” he added, without giving any details of what had been recovered or how.

Osborne said he did not believe there had been any deliberate cover-up after the museum previously rejected a warning in 2021 that the thefts were happening.

But there could have been some “potential group think” at the top of the institution that could not believe an insider was stealing, he said.

He said the thefts had “certainly been damaging” to the reputation of the museum, which casts itself as a trusted custodian of priceless artefacts from cultures around the world.

“That’s why I’m apologising on behalf of the museum,” he said.

Police said on Thursday said they had interviewed but not charged an unnamed man over the stolen artefacts.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; Editing by David Holmes)

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South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima water

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By Do Gyun Kim and Jimin Jung

SEOUL (Reuters) -Protesters gathered in the capital of South Korea on Saturday to demand that the government take steps to avoid what they fear is a looming disaster from Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Japan began dumping the water from the plant north of Tokyo into the sea on Thursday despite objections both at home and abroad from fishing communities and others worried about the environmental impact.

“We will not be immediately seeing disasters like detecting radioactive materials in seafood but it seems inevitable that this discharge would pose a risk to the local fishing industry and the government needs to come up with solutions,” said Choi Kyoungsook of the Korea Radiation Watch group that organised the rally.

About 50,000 people joined the protest, according to the organisers.

Japan and scientific organisations say the water, distilled after being contaminated by contact with fuel rods when the reactor was destroyed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami, is safe.

The utility responsible for the plant, Tokyo Electric Power has been filtering the water to remove isotopes, leaving only tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that is hard to separate.

Japan’s fisheries agency said on Saturday that fish tested in waters around the plant did not contain detectable levels of tritium, Kyodo news service reported.

South Korea has said it sees no scientific problems with the water release but environmental activists argue that all possible impacts have not been studied.

“Nobody can tell what’s going to happen to the marine ecosystem in the next 100 years,” said Choi.

Japan says it needs to start releasing the water as storage tanks holding about 1.3 million metric tons of it – enough to fill 500 Olympic-sized swimming pools – are full.

The first discharge of 7,800 cubic metres – equivalent to about three Olympic pools – will take place over about 17 days.

(Reporting by Do Gyun Kim and Jimin Jung; writing by Heekyong Yang; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

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Fan blades, engine parts go missing from Go First jets, lessor says

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By Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – From fan blades to escape slides, critical parts are missing from at least two planes of India’s bankrupt Go First airline, its Ireland-based lessor ACG Aircraft Leasing has told a court as it seeks to recover aircraft.

Go First and many of its foreign lessors have been locked in a legal dispute for months after the airline was granted bankruptcy protection in India in May. Bankruptcy froze its assets and has prohibited the recovery of more than 50 grounded Airbus planes.

The lessors have so far unsuccessfully argued in Indian courts to get their planes back, citing concerns that parts could go missing and hurt their assets. Lessors are allowed only occasional inspection of Go First planes.

ACG is seeking to take back planes by highlighting that inspections showed parts were missing, but the court has yet to decide on the matter, a person familiar with the case said on Saturday.

In a non-public filing dated July 28 and reviewed by Reuters, ACG submitted pictures and details to the Delhi High Court, listing missing parts from two Airbus A320 planes it inspected.

These included the captain’s “side stick” used to fly the aircraft, a tiller that helps steer it while on the ground, engine fan blades that were “completely missing”, a partly missing toilet seat and an escape slide that had been removed.

The filing does not say who took out the parts or how they went missing.

Go First, whose lessors also include Standard Chartered’s Pembroke Aircraft Leasing, SMBC Aviation and BOC Aviation, did not respond to a request for comment. It has previously said it aims to resume operations and raise investor funds, but the operations remain grounded.

The world’s second-largest aircraft lessor, SMBC, warned in May that India’s decision to block leasing firms from reclaiming Go planes would jolt the market and spark a confidence crisis.

Go blames its financial woes on problems with engines from Raytheon-owned Pratt & Whitney. The U.S. engine maker has said the claims are “without merit”.

(Reporting by Aditi Shah and Aditya Kalra; Editing by William Mallard)

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Russian finance minister expects 2023 GDP to grow by 2.5% or more – agencies

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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s economy is set to grow by 2.5% or more in 2023, while inflation is expected to be around 6%, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was quoted on Saturday as saying.

The economy ministry in April revised higher its 2023 GDP forecast to growth of 1.2% from a contraction of 0.8%, although it is expected to revise this again soon. The central bank forecasts GDP growth of 1.5%-2.5% this year.

“If, last year, the economy shrank by 2.1%, then this year we expect it to recover by about 2.5%, maybe even more,” state news agencies quoted Siluanov as saying in an interview with the CGTV channel.

He forecast inflation would return to the target of 4% in 2024. The central bank has forecast it will fall to 5.0%-6.5% this year.

“We together with the Central Bank will be taking all measures to bring inflation down to our targeted level,” Siluanov said.

(Reporting by Ksenia Orlova; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

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Police Seek Fugitive Murder Suspects in Columbus Shooting

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By Ryan Dickinson

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Homicide Unit is seeking to identify two suspects connected to a fatal shooting inside a north Columbus auto parts store.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, during an armed robbery. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Alejandro Fajardo-Torres, was attempting to intervene when he was fatally shot.

The suspects have been linked to multiple other armed robberies at auto parts stores in Columbus in recent days.

The Columbus Police Homicide Unit is working to identify these individuals and are seeking the public’s help in doing so.

Anyone with information that could assist in identifying either of the suspects is asked to contact Detective Brandt at 614-774-7647 or the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730.

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Loaded Gun Found in Middle School Bathroom

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By Jeff Jones

ADELPHI, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively investigating the discovery of a loaded gun at Sonia Sotomayor Middle School.

At around 10:20 am, the police were notified that the firearm was found in a teachers’ lounge restroom. The individual responsible for bringing the gun into the school has not been identified.

Investigators are currently working to establish how long the weapon had been in the restroom. The case remains open and under investigation.

The police department urages anyone with information about the incident to call investigators directly at 301-699-2601.

Callers who wish to remain anonymous may use the Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or visit www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

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Cape May Woman Arrested for Child Exploitation

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By Leo Canega

CAPE MAY, NJ – Kathryn Campbell, 23, has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including endangering the welfare of a child through the creation and possession of child [censored]ography. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and Middle Township Police Department led the investigation.

The arrest stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (N.C.M.E.C.) CyberTip that pointed investigators toward Campbell. She was identified as having exploited a minor through a chat platform and possessing child sexual abuse material. Campbell was employed as a school bus aide for the Middle Township school district.

On Friday, a court-authorized search was executed at Campbell’s residence in the 200 Block of Hand Avenue in Cape May Court House. Several items of evidentiary value were seized, which were suspected to contain child abuse material.

Campbell has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child (Manufacturing Child Pornography), a first-degree crime, among other third-degree crimes. She was processed and is currently held at the Cape May County Correctional Center.

The public is asked to report any information regarding child exploitation to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.

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Two Florida Men Arrested in Delaware for Credit Card Fraud

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By Leo Canega

LAUREL, DE – On Thursday, the Delaware State Police arrested Ernest Ashlet, 19, and Sebastien Mombes, 30, both from Orlando, Florida, for attempting to purchase car parts with fraudulent credit cards.

The incident occurred at West Side Auto Parts at 4740 Sharptown Road, Laurel, on Wednesday, around 10:05 a.m.

Both suspects were apprehended after fleeing the scene in a U-Haul van. A search inside the van revealed numerous cell phones, tablets, unused gift cards, and auto parts, as well as a credit card scanner and embosser machine.

Investigation showed that they had tried to purchase over $22,000 worth of car parts using stolen credit card information.

Ashlet and Mombes were taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies, including possession of a payment card scanning device and possession of instruments facilitating identity theft. Both were committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $45,000 cash and $43,000 secured bonds, respectively.

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Biden Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Everyone Will Need to Get…That Works

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans could be looking down the barrel of a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate after a comment made by President Joe Biden earlier this week.

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he is asking Congress for federal funding on a new COVID-19 vaccine. During a stop on his Lake Tahoe vacation, a reporter asked Joe Biden about the new vaccine and the President responded that the new vaccine ‘works’.

Biden’s comments have raised speculation that the existing suite of vaccines, which do not actually prevent the spread of COVID-19, do not work the way they were initially intended.

“Can you say anything about all the cases of the new variant?” a reported asked the President.

“Yes, I can,” he responded. “Matter of fact, I signed off this morning on a proposal we have to present to Congress. I request for additional funding for new vaccine…and it works.”

Biden added that everyone will be ‘recommended’ to get the new vaccine, regardless of their current vaccination status.

That recommendation hits hard for residents of states like New Jersey that enforced vaccine mandates and fired state workers for not getting vaccinated. In the event of another COVID-19 outbreak, New Jersey, under Governor Phil Murphy would likely implement another state COVID-19 mandate for schools, businesses and public workplaces.

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Confused Joe Biden Booed During Lake Tahoe Vacation

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President Joe Biden experienced a wave of vocal disapproval while vacationing in Lake Tahoe. The President, who was attempting to take a break from his busy schedule, faced a crowd that was largely antagonistic, with boos echoing as he moved through the area.

The White House has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but it further underscores the polarized environment that currently characterizes American politics.

This episode in Lake Tahoe adds another layer to the challenges President Biden is facing both politically and publicly. It remains to be seen how this episode will impact the administration’s approach in the coming weeks.

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Hey New Jersey, Today is National Dog Day!

by Phil Stilton
By Phil Stilton

Today marks National Dog Day, an event celebrated annually on August 26 to honor man’s best friend and raise awareness about the importance of adoption. New Jersey animal shelters are at the forefront of this initiative, urging residents to consider adopting a pet instead of buying one.

Adoption offers a lifeline to dogs in shelters who are waiting for a second chance at life. According to recent statistics, there are nearly 6.5 million animals entering U.S. shelters every year, and among these, about 1.5 million are euthanized due to lack of space or resources. In New Jersey, several animal shelters have been working tirelessly to lower these numbers by facilitating dog adoptions.

Adoption not only saves the life of the dog but also frees up shelter space for another animal in need. In addition, adopted dogs are often vaccinated, spayed, or neutered, which are essential steps in responsible pet care.

New Jersey residents are encouraged to visit their local animal shelters where they can meet dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages in need of a loving home. Today, several shelters across the state are hosting special adoption events, offering reduced fees and educational resources for potential pet owners.

By adopting a pet, individuals do not just gain a loyal companion but also contribute to a broader social cause. This National Dog Day, the focus is on making a tangible difference in the lives of dogs and the people who love them.

For more information on adoption and to find a shelter near you, visit the New Jersey Animal Rescue website or call your local shelter.

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Key Murphy Aide Involved in Federal Investigation Drops Out of Race

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By Conservative Times

Last week, we reported that Brendan Gill, a top aide for Governor Phil Murphy was running for office and that he was involved in an FBI investigation along with other key Murphy staffers.

Today, Gill announced he would no longer be running for a seat in the New Jersey assembly, just days after a bombshell report tying him to federal prosecution.

A report by Politico outlines a federal grand jury inquiry into the actions of high-level campaign staffers of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

According to Politico, a 2020 grand jury subpoena has revealed that federal prosecutors are seeking emails and text messages related to two key individuals from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2017 gubernatorial campaign, as well as a notable lobbying and communications firm.

Among those under investigation is Murphy’s former campaign manager, Brendan Gill, who currently serves as an Essex County commissioner and was considering a run for state Assembly.

The subpoena, covering the period from January 1, 2017, to the February 2020 date of the document, encompasses a significant portion of Murphy’s first gubernatorial campaign as well as the initial half of his first term in office.

A second Murphy campaign aide, Adam Alonso, was also cited in the report.

Gill also served as campaign manager for New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. He currently serves on the Essex County Board of Commissioners.

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Senator Vin Gopal Says Whale Deaths are a Right Wing Conspiracy Theory

by Phil Stilton
By Phil Stilton

MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – New Jersey Democrat Senator Vin Gopal, a key ally in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s mission to build wind turbines from Cape May to Sandy Hook said conspiracy theorists are linking a massive increase in whale deaths to offshore wind energy.

When asked during a news 12 interview, Gopal, who is also very active politically in Ocean County too, rejected the idea that sonar mapping could be linked to a massive kill-off of whales and dolphins at the Jersey Shore in 2023.

When asked if the offshore sonar mapping is responsible for the die off, Gopal was firm.

“No, it is not,” he said.

“We get a lot of misinformation that it’s killing dolphins and whales,” Gopal said shortly after a dead whale washed up on the beach in his hometown recently. “That’s not true, but you have conspiracy theorists saying it’s killing whales and dolphins without any evidence.”

Gopal’s Republican opponent this year, Steve Dnistrian is calling for a temporary halt to offshore wind farm construction and mapping. He says he wants to wait to see what the federal government comes up with after conducting a study on the matter.

Earlier this month, the federal government announced a research grant to dive into the topic of the whale deaths along the east coast this year.

Gopal insists the offshore wind turbine farm project must go on. The offshore wind farms are vital to the success of the 2035 Democrat ban on gas powered cars and push to force New Jerseyans to use electric stoves and electric home heating systems, policies supported by Governor Phil Murphy and Gopal.

“A dead whale washes up in Long Branch, home of Vin Gopal, and yet he still dismisses ANY POSSIBLE tie between sonar mapping + dead mammals,” Dnistrian said. “Here, he calls advocates and others “conspiracy theorists.” Non-expert, self-righteousness won’t help.”

Residents criticized Gopal’s conspiracy theory assertion.

“The Senator appears to be employing the Alinsky Rules for Radicals tactic of creating a distraction,” one Twitter user responded.

“He needs to prove the survey mapping is NOT the cause. Otherwise, step aside and shut up,” said Lisa Millar.

“If they would prove the “conspiracy theorists” wrong with actual proof other than their opinion, that would be a great start. They won’t even consider pausing this to study why the sea life is dying,” another responded.

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DeSantis Dogs Christie: I’m Not Running for President of a Cable News Network

by Phil Stilton
By Phil Stilton

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie can’t catch a break on the campaign trail. He’s polling in the gutter across the board. He’s barely registering on the scale in New Hampshire and isn’t even in the ballpark in Iowa. He got booed several times while speaking during the Fox News GOP debate and now, he’s back to polling in low single digits.

But Christie insists on waging war against every other Republican in a campaign that is driven by vengeance and retribution against his old boss, Donald Trump.

He’s also made some shots at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is at this time, Christie’s key opponent for second place in the race.

When asked about Christie’s campaign, DeSantis said he’s obviously not running for President of the United States. Maybe Vice President, or even the President of a liberal cable news network.

Here’s what he said in an interview with Fox News host Martha MacCallum.

“Well, look, bring it on,” DeSantis said. “People can do what they want. I can tell you this, though, Martha, of anyone on the stage, I’m the only one whose sole purpose is running to be the 47th president of the United States and to reverse this country’s decline. I’m not running to be vice president. I’m not running to be in the cabinet, and I’m not running to be a contributor on cable news. We’re running to win, and we’re gonna show people that we’ll get the job done.”

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Warrant Issued for Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Waynesboro

by Leo Canega
By Leo Canega

WAYNESBORO, PA – A warrant was issued on Thursday for Ervin Wydell Shultz, a man with no fixed address, who is charged with one count of aggravated assault and two counts of simple assault.

The Waynesboro Police Department reports that Shultz stabbed a 56-year-old female in the wrist during a domestic dispute on the 100 Block of South Potomac Street.

The incident took place on Thursday. The dispute was domestic in nature, and the woman was injured during the altercation. Shultz now faces multiple charges.

Waynesboro Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Shultz.

The department asked anyone with relevant information to contact them at 717-762-2131.

Warrant Issued for Man Charged with Aggravated Assault in Waynesboro
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Brooklyn Man Gets 15 Years for Trying to Kill Ex-Wife’s Co-Worker

by Adam Devine
By Adam Devine

BROOKLYN, NY – Jianqing Chen, a 43-year-old resident of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the attempted murder of his ex-wife’s work colleague.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence on Friday, which also includes five years of post-release supervision.

Chen was convicted of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree aggravated harassment on July 7.

Evidence revealed that Chen had harassed his estranged wife, with whom he has two children, through calls and text messages before the attack.

On March 3, 2022, Chen ambushed the victim outside his Dyker Heights home, inflicting multiple stab wounds. The victim was discovered by his 16-year-old daughter and promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. Chen was later arrested and connected to the crime through DNA evidence and surveillance footage.

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Weekend Beach and Weather Forecast: Sunny and Warm for Long Island

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Long Island, NY – Today at Long Island’s beaches, the weather will be partly sunny with a high temperature near 85 degrees. Winds will come from the north at around 6 mph, making it a perfect day for beach activities.

Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low temperature around 66 degrees. The north wind will continue to blow at a speed of around 7 mph.

On Sunday, beachgoers can look forward to mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 81 degrees. Winds will be moderate, coming from the north at speeds of 7 to 9 mph. This makes for another excellent day to enjoy the sun and surf.

Wrapping up the weekend, Sunday night will see mostly cloudy conditions with a low temperature around 66 degrees. Winds will shift to come from the northeast at around 5 mph.

This weekend promises largely favorable weather conditions for beachgoers at Long Island with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. It’s an ideal opportunity to make the most of the late summer days.

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Weekend Beach and Weather Forecast: Mixed Skies Over Ocean City

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Ocean City, MD – Today in Ocean City, there is a slight chance of morning showers before 8am and a minor chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Skies will be partly sunny with a high temperature near 81 degrees. Winds will transition from southwest to southeast in the afternoon at speeds of 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation today is 20%.

Tonight, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 72 degrees. South winds at around 6 mph will become light and variable as the night progresses.

For Sunday, expect partly sunny conditions with a high temperature near 77 degrees. Winds will blow from the north at around 10 mph.

Sunday night brings a chance of showers, mainly after 2am. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees. Winds will come from the east at around 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is set at 30%, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Overall, the weekend at Ocean City offers a mix of sun and clouds with chances of minor precipitation. Beachgoers should be prepared for possible showers but can still expect periods of good weather for beach activities.

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Weekend Beach and Weather Forecast: Pleasant Conditions at Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Rehoboth Beach, DE – Today at Rehoboth Beach, any patchy morning fog is expected to dissipate by 9am. The rest of the day will be partly sunny with a high temperature near 82 degrees. Winds will shift from west to north in the afternoon at speeds of 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low temperature around 73 degrees. The wind will become calm, transitioning to a north direction at about 5 mph after midnight.

On Sunday, the weather will be partly sunny with a high temperature near 78 degrees. Winds will come from the north at 5 to 10 mph, creating pleasant conditions for beachgoers.

Sunday night introduces a slight chance of showers after 2am. Skies will be mostly cloudy, and the low temperature will be around 71 degrees. Winds will be from the east at about 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

This weekend at Rehoboth Beach offers a good opportunity for beach activities with generally warm and partly sunny conditions.

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