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President Trump: James Comey is a Slimeball

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WASHINGTON,DC– “A slime ball,” that’s how President Donald J. Trump described former FBI Director James Comey today.  “If James Comey really had something big to say, why would he put it in a book and try to make millions off of it? The truth is James Comey is a grandstanding liar who put his own interests above America’s.”

Trump said Comey is a representation of everything that Americans elected him to defeat, the Washington, D.C. political swamp.

“Comey represents the worst of the swamp. He doesn’t want hardworking Americans like you to win,” Trump said.

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Police Seek Arson Suspect for Attempted Murder Charge

by Dinesh Patel
By: Dinesh Patel

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little are asking media outlets to post the attached picture of Kenneth Lyons, 36, of Ocean, New Jersey, wanted for the charges of Aggravated Arson and Attempted Murder.  The charges stem from a fire he allegedly set to a Toms River home in early April.

 

Lyons, who could not be located at his listed addresses, is 5’9” and weighs approximately 204 pounds.  His MVC driver’s license photo can be found on the next page of this release.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kenneth Lyons should contact TRPD Detective Andrew Chencharik at 732-349-0150 Ext. 1338, their local police or the US Marshals Service by e-mail at: [email protected].  All information will be treated as confidential.

 

On April 7, 2018, at approximately 1:30 am, police and fire units responded to 6 Castro Grove Road in Toms River for a structure fire.  Units from Silverton, Pleasant Plains, and East Dover fire companies responded and extinguished the fires.  Toms River Officers noting suspicious circumstances surrounding the fire immediately secured the scene and notified fire investigation personnel to respond.  The subsequent investigation would lead to the identification of Kenneth Lyons as the defendant who is alleged to have deliberately set both fires.  Lyons is an acquaintance of the victim.

 

Toms River Police Detective Andrew Chencharik, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Detective Thomas Haskell Jr., and Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention Officer Dominick Roselli are conducting the investigation.  Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Detectives Jordan Toscano and Jillian Marin documented the crime scene.

 

The media and the public are reminded that criminal charges are accusations only.  Every criminal defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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Brookdale Professor’s Rant Against Conservative Student Goes Viral

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A New Jersey community college is investigating why a professor shouted the F-word at a student in an incident that was caught on camera. The student identifies as politically conservative, and the incident has sparked complaints about the college as a liberal atmosphere where alternative political viewpoints are not tolerated. During a Sociology 105, Intercultural Communication…

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Shore News Network Offers Free Press Release Publication to Government Public Information Officers

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TOMS RIVER-Let’s face it, our local governments spend a lot of money each year on public information services.  In fact, in Ocean County alone, there is over $1,000,000 in public funds spent on payroll for public information officers between county and municipal government entities.   The problem is, the media doesn’t publish most of what is being produced by the high-paid public sector content producers according to many insiders we have spoken to across public offices around the county.

 

Often, press releases crafted by public officials are difficult to find time for as editors balancing the latest police event with the local team winning the sports championship game just don’t have the time to spend time on a public release about government officials issuing proclamations to public employees, or photo op type event coverage.

 

Sadly, it has also been determined that many of those releases often contain content which amounts to nothing more than political propaganda veiled as official government business.  We’ve noticed the trend that during election years, those running for office are often more prominent in public releases.

“You think we didn’t catch on to that, but we did,” said Shore News Network editor Phil Stilton.  “We all did.”

In fact, some newspapers have gone as far as dictating that public press releases containing political candidates can’t be published within a certain time period before the election.

“I get it, you want name recognition for the public officials, we’re all for it, more words, more reads, more Google ranking,  but we’re all about the community and the people at SNN, not the sound bites,” Stilton said. “If I had more time in the day, I’d gladly sex up the piece about paving and milling, but there just aren’t enough hours in a day and throw in a few quotes about the importance of government services to the community.”

SNN is now offering commercial, non-government funded or sponsored press release services to public officials and public information officers as a courtesy to the community. Taxpayers are already paying for your press releases, they deserve to at least be given the opportunity to read them and see them! It’s ok, at SNN, we’ll take it all…we’ll slap some Google Ads on it and hope for the best, maybe when the lights go out here, there’s a pio job for all of us somewhere out there.

 

Shore News Network, like most other media outlets, works hard daily to keep the lights on and we’re going to do it with your press release…maybe…but we’ll figure all that out later.

“Not many people read government press releases unless they’re issued by the police or fire departments because that stuff is actually really cool…and interesting,” said  Stilton. “But lots of money is spent each year producing this content that is usually sent to the void of a town website or Facebook page about some pretty mundane topics.  Now, we will take that content out of the void and put it in front of real people to read.”

Shore News Network has built an online audience of over one million annual readers in the Greater Ocean County region over the past few years.

“This is a great opportunity for PIO’s.  They can tell their bosses they got their work published and we can feel happy about performing a community service to the taxpayers who are paying for those public press releases,” Stilton said.  “It’s win-win for local governments and their PIO staff.  As an added bonus they might even be motivated enough to share our links on their public Facebook pages, but let’s not get too carried away just yet.”

As is often the case, government entities expend a lot of resources and financial investment annually to craft carefully worded public information announcements.  In Ocean County based entities alone, there is a combined expenditure of over $1,000,000 annually on public information officer salaries, but $0 allocated to actually get that information published where people will actually see it as marketing products and services is often an afterthought.

In November, Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari lashed out at the local media for not publishing a single press release in all of 2017 at his election victory celebration in Toms River, yet the county continues to pay a large team of public content producers to continue producing content that rarely gets published.

“I felt bad for the Freeholder, he seemed sincerely upset over it.  I know the county spends a lot of money producing the content, but it’s as if they are just sending the releases into the wind,” Stilton said. “Now, he can rest easy knowing that our incredibly awesome authentically local audience will have the chance to see every single release…and at absolutely no additional cost to the hardworking taxpayers of Ocean County…At SNN, we sleep well at night knowing that we’re performing a great civic duty and helping local governments justify the large costs associated with public information content creation.”

“We’re hoping this works out and our readers can fully immerse themselves in this year’s boat pump out releases and flag raising photos,” Stilton added. “SNN is here to serve those who serve us.  We got this.”

Public information officers may publish as many or as few press releases to Shore News Network as they can fit into their 8-4:30 schedule.

 

You can visit the following link to publish your press releases:

http://shorenewsnetwork.com/submit-your-news/

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Opponent Accuses Congressman MacArthur of Gutting Wall Street Law to Favor Big Business

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by Evan Lukaske, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

 

Former A.I.G. CEO Hank Greenberg is attempting to kill a New York State securities law that led to him paying $9 million to settle a securities fraud investigation. And his former employee and political lackey Tom MacArthur is trying to help him.

The New York Times reported that MacArthur introduced federal legislation to gut the Martin Act, “a New York securities law that predates the creation of the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.” Destroying the Martin Act is a top priority of Greenberg and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who have launched a coordinated effort to stymie state securities laws. MacArthur has strong ties to Greenberg—he ran York Risk Services Group while it was owned by A.I.G. and received $20,000 from Greenberg’s current company, C.V. Starr.

It’s clear why Greenberg wants to gut the Martin Act. Former New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer used the law to launch the securities fraud investigation against Greenberg. The investigation cited “two sets of transactions”—one inflated A.I.G.’s reserves, the other enabled A.I.G. to mask losses. The company ousted Greenberg in 2005 after the transactions came to light, and Greenberg admitted culpability and paid $9 million to settle last year.

Now MacArthur is trying to help Greenberg exact revenge, attempting to gut a law designed to protect families and everyday people from securities fraud and protect the economy from the kinds of risky behavior that helped cause the 2008 financial crisis.

“Representative MacArthur has unfailingly worked to pass laws that help rich donors and big corporations, and now he can add disgraced insurance executives to the list,” said DCCC Spokesman Evan Lukaske. “MacArthur wrote and introduced a bill designed for one purpose—to help his former boss, disgraced insurance executive Hank Greenberg, gut the law used to hold him accountable for securities fraud. Because of MacArthur, Garden State families are facing higher taxes and increased healthcare premiums, yet his focus in Washington is helping millionaires and Wall Street banks. MacArthur’s twisted priorities show why he needs to be replaced.” 

 

 

Evan Lukaske, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Photo: Tom MacArthur, US Congress.

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Toms River to Host 50th Anniversary Fair Housing Seminar

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(Toms River, NJ) The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Toms River Township and Solutions to End Poverty Soon (STEPS) are co-sponsoring a free, one-day fair housing accessibility seminar Wednesday, April 18th in Toms River. This is the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.

Developers, builders, and administrators of housing will learn about what it means to comply with Fair Housing Regulations. Residents will learn about what their rights are and how to file a Fair Housing Complaint. Fair Housing counselors will be present to listen to residents and their concerns.

The seminar will focus on such topics as how the fair housing act and other related legislation protects residents from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and familial status.

Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said, “This free, day-long seminar will provide an overview of the rules and specifications required by fair housing laws. This conference is important because residents should understand the laws and what rights they have so they can fully use and enjoy their homes.”

Featured speaker for the event is Lynne Patton, Regional Administrator of Region II U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Regional Administrator serves as HUD’s liaison to mayors, city managers, elected representatives, state and local officials, members of Congress, private and non-profit developers, and customers. They oversee the delivery of HUD programs and services to communities and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness. There are 10 regional administrators in the United States. Lynn will present on the history of the Fair Housing Act.

“For the past 50 years, HUD has lead the charge to protect tenants from discrimination and I commend the Township of Toms River for bringing together stakeholders and residents to raise awareness of the unacceptable reality that discrimination continues to adversely affect tenants and their families,” said Lynne Patton, HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey. “I look forward to working with all involved to ensure they are aware of the HUD resources available to them, so that the Toms River community can one day eradicate the silos of housing discrimination.”

The seminar is scheduled to run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. It will take place at Toms River Town Hall, 33 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, L. Manuel Hirshblond Room.

Parking is available behind the Municipal Building or at the Ocean County parking garage, located at 129 Hooper Avenue, about 1 ½ blocks. Free parking is also available on lot at West Water and Irons Streets.

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Brick: Man Struck, Killed Crossing Lanes Mills Road

by Dinesh Patel
By: Dinesh Patel

BRICK-A man was struck on Monday night by a vehicle as he was crossing Lanes Mills Road near the vicinity of the Dorada Plaza shopping center.

William P. Johnson, 52, was struck by a 2011 Toyota Camry driven by Moseh Wachsman of Lakewood.  Wachsman stopped his car after the incident which occurred shortly after 8 pm.

Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under investigation and police said Wachsman was not impaired by alcohol or drugs, nor was cell phone use suspected.

 

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Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Brick Police Ask Residents to Voluntarily Turn Over Firearms

by Dinesh Patel
By: Dinesh Patel

BRICK-The Brick Township Police Department has opted into a program with the Ocean County Prosecutors Office and they are asking for residents to turn in their unwanted firearms.

“This is NOT a buyback ‘no questions asked’ event,” the department said in a Facebook post. “This is a collaborative effort being carried out by the Brick Township Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office whose objective is to have safer communities.”

Brick police said guns left lying around the home are a common source of tragedy.

“This Gun Turn-In event provides a way for citizens to dispose of unwanted firearms before a tragedy occurs,” the department continued. “A gun that is turned in can never be stolen in a burglary and used later in a violent crime, and it can never fall into the hands of a curious child and cause the death of that child, a friend, or some other innocent person.”

Guns brought to the event shall be carried unloaded and contained in a closed and fastened case, gun-box, securely tied package and locked in the trunk of your vehicle during transit to the event.

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Lacey Township Police Blotter April 6-10, 2018

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By: Dinesh Patel
  • Theft – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 12:24 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 700 block of Maple Road in Lanoka Harbor for a report of theft. The victim reported that he arrived home on April 8th, at 2:30 a.m. and left his skateboard on his front porch. Upon waking up the next morning, he noticed the skateboard was missing. The long board is described as a Sector 9 “fish-tail style,” bamboo-wood color. The skateboard is valued at $200.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 10:13 a.m., Officer Tyler Walsh conducted a motor vehicle stop at the corner of Route 9 and Oak Street for distracted driving. Investigation at the scene found the driver, 40-year-old Lourdes Canela of Station Road, Bayville, NJ, was driving while suspended. She was also found to have two active warrants; one out of Lacey Township Municipal Court in the amount of $500 and the other out of Lakehurst in the amount of $500. L. Canela was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. She received summonses for Use of Cell Phone and Driving While Suspended. She posted bail and was released on her own recognizance.
  • Criminal Mischief – On Monday, April 9, 2018, at 4:33 p.m., Officer Jason Lee responded Lacey Township Police Headquarters to take a report of criminal mischief to a residence on Pheasant Run Road, Forked River. The homeowner reported that the back door window was broken and an outdoor grill and flat screen television were missing from the property. The total amount of the reported theft is $1100. The damage to the door and residence is estimated at $800.
  • Fires – On Monday, April 9, 2018, at 12:23 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the 800 block of Alpine Street in Forked River for a report of a fence that was on fire. The homeowner was using her garden hose to put out the blaze. The Forked River Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The damage to the fence and shed is estimated at $500. The fire was non-suspicious and appeared to have been caused by a cigarette.
  • Theft – On Monday, April 9, 2018, Officer Scott Anderson responded to Osprey Court in Forked River for a theft report. The victim explained that the red reflective stickers required for a learner’s permit were affixed to her license plate on the vehicle she drives and was parked in her driveway. Sometime between 6:30 p.m. on April 8, 2018 and 10:00 a.m. the following morning, the stickers were removed from the license plates. The total value of the stickers is $4.
  • DUI Arrest/Motor Vehicle Accident – On Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 6:39 p.m., Officer Elton Copes responded to Dover Road for a motor vehicle accident involving a pick-up truck striking a utility pole. Officer Patrick Watkins arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 43-year-old Todd D. Dudley of East Railroad Avenue, Bayville, NJ, for DUI. Todd Dudley was transported to police headquarters and processed. He received motor vehicle summonses for DUI and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
  • Criminal Mischief – On Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 1:07 p.m., Officer Alan Abrecht responded to the 1300 block of Norwood Street in Forked River for a report of criminal mischief to a residence. The homeowner believed that the incident took place while she was away between the dates of April 6-8, 2018. It appeared that someone attempted to make entry into her residence by trying to pry open the garage door. The damage to the garage door is estimated at $200.
  • Warrant Arrest – On Friday, April 6, 2018, at 8:13 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari, Anthony Sarno, and Christopher Meyler responded to Jersey Mike’s on Lacey Road for two suspicious males who were harassing employees of the Rite Aid Pharmacy across the street. Investigation at the scene found 46-year-old Joseph Carlin of Mermaid Avenue, Beachwood, NJ, to have three active warrants. One warrant out of Wall Township Municipal Court in the amount of $1258; two other warrants out of Atlantic City Municipal Court in the amount of $89 and $350. Joseph Carlin was transported to Lacey Township Police Headquarters and processed. Wall Township Police Department was contacted and took custody of Joseph Carlin.
  • DUI Arrest – On Friday, April 6, 2018, at 2:15 a.m., Officer Chris Meyler conducted a motor vehicle stop for speeding. Officer Scott Keefe arrived on scene to assist. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, 32-year-old Bradley R. Millman of Sunrise Boulevard in Forked River for DUI. Bradley R. Millman was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and charged with DUI, Speeding, and Reckless Driving. The vehicle he was driving was impounded pursuant to John’s Law.
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Iron Man Cal Ripken, Jr. Will Be in Brick Township April 30th

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BRICK-Cal Ripken, Jr., the former Baltimore Orioles “Iron Man” will visit the Brick Township Roy Rogers on Brick Boulevard on Monday, April 30th from 5-6pm.

Roy Rogers has entered into a partnership with the former Baseball Hall of Famer and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, to celebrate the restaurant’s 50th anniversary.

The first Roy Rogers Restaurants location opened on April 6, 1968 in Falls Church, VA. There are now 54 Roy Rogers Restaurants locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

“We are ecstatic to partner with Cal Ripken, Jr. and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to help celebrate our monumental 50th anniversary,” said Jim Plamondon, Co-President of Roy Rogers  Restaurants. “The legacy of Cal Ripken, Jr. and his streak align with our core values at Roy Rogers  Restaurants. We are committed to working together to help support our local communities.”

“Roy Rogers is a brand I have known and enjoyed since I was a kid and I am thrilled to partner with them in their 50thyear,” said Cal Ripken, Jr.

Known as baseball’s “Iron Man” for playing in a world record 2,632 consecutive games, Ripken spent 21 seasons in the major leagues, all with his hometown Baltimore Orioles. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, Ripken’s name has become synonymous with strength, character, perseverance and integrity. Since his retirement, Ripken continues to share these values through Ripken Baseball and its Ripken Experience youth complexes.

https://www.facebook.com/RoyRogersRestaurants/videos/10155843037781144/

In 2001, Cal and the Ripken family founded the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation in honor of their patriarch. The national foundation improves the lives of underserved youth through effective programs and the building of Youth Development Parks.  In 2017, the Ripken Foundation impacted over 1.4 million kids nationwide through its Youth Development Parks and mentor programs.

To help celebrate the 50th anniversary, Roy Rogers  Restaurants will offer customers various new initiatives throughout the year including rollback prices, prizes through various contests, and a roundup campaign and commemorative cup benefiting the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and the communities in which Roy Rogers® Restaurants are located.

For a list of locations and information on the 50th anniversary initiatives, please visit www.royrogersrestaurants.com and follow Roy Rogers® Restaurants on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Fiocchi Working to Get Republican Support to Defeat Dem Van Drew, Singh in Jersey’s Second District

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VINELAND –Sam Fiocchi, who is running against Ocean County’s Republican establishment candidate in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District is rallying Republicans to get behind him in the June primary election.

Fiocchi is hoping to defeat Hirsh Singh, a South Jersey engineer of Indian descent in Jun and hopes to be the Republican who will face off against favored Democrat, Jeff Van Drew.

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Today Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, former Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi, announced he has earned the endorsement of Greenwich Township Mayor George W. Shivery, Jr.

“I’ve known Sam Fiocchi for a number of years, as a freeholder, an assemblyman and a friend and was proud to have his support a number of years ago when I ran for Assembly,” Mayor George W. Shivery, Jr. said. “I was disappointed Sam wasn’t awarded the county line but am hopeful that, with the recent removal of a candidate from the ballot, Sam will be awarded that line.”

“While there are quality candidates running in this primary I will be knocking on doors for Sam Fiocchi.” Shivery continued, “He is the only candidate in this race with the proven ability to beat Team Van Drew, when Sam won his assembly race Van Drew’s name was on the signs, on the literature, in the mailers and he spoke on behalf of Sam’s opponents.”

“As a hunter, gun owner and president of a gun club in the 2nd congressional district, the rights of legal gun owners are important to me,” Shivery said. “Sam has a track record of supporting the 2nd Amendment and I am confident he will continue to do so as a member of Congress. I’m ready to get out there, knock on doors and do whatever it takes to help Sam Fiocchi win this primary election.”

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Fire Reported at Ortley Beach Home

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On April 16th at 7:04 am police and fire units responded to 106 Sea Gull Lane in Ortley Beach for a structure fire. Upon the arrival of the first units the home was observed to be fully engulfed in flames. According to Police Spokesmen Ralph Stocco, Patrol Officer’s Michael Brown and Jesse Robertazzi were concerned that there may be people still asleep inside of the home. They forced entry and began a search of the first floor until they were forced to flee due to the heavy smoke. It was ultimately determined that both houses were vacant.

Stocco adds that Fire units from Ocean Beach, Toms River #1, Toms River #2, East Dover, Silverton, Lavallette, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Point Beach responded and brought the fire under control at 8:14 am. Weather conditions were severe with wind, rain, fog, and near zero visibility. Extensive damage was done to the home as well as the adjacent property at 118 Sea Gull Lane.

The investigation is being conducted by Toms River Detective Roger Hull along with Patrol Officer Ryan Parente. Additionally, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention, Ocean County Prosecutors office, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CIU are on the scene.

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Free Program for People with Diabetes Offered in Toms River

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Are you a person with Medicare living with diabetes or know someone who is? Take control of your health through a free and fun six-week workshop series.

Meet others going through similar experiences and learn about diabetes and its risks, preventing complications, healthy eating, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and depression, action planning, and much more. Graduates from this program have lost weight, modified their eating habits, started walking, and got their blood sugar levels under control.

“I have learned more in this workshop than I have in 10 years of fighting this disease,” said Marian, a woman with Type 2 diabetes who graduated from a previous workshop.

The free diabetes self-management workshop series will be offered at Ocean County YMCA on 1088 W Whitty Rd in Toms River, NJ 08755. Workshops are on Mondays, April 23 to June 4 (skipping May 28), from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Healthy snacks will be available and free literature will be provided.

To register, call the Ocean County YMCA at (732) 341-9622.

Quality Insights is partnering with Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services to offer this free diabetes workshop as part of Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC). The EDC program is a national initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more at www.qualityinsights-qin.org.

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New Charges for Lakewood SCHI Rabbi

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By: Dinesh Patel

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that Rabbi Osher Eisemann, the founder and director of the School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (“SCHI”) in Lakewood, N.J., who was first indicted in March 2017 on second-degree charges, now faces a first-degree charge of corruption of public resources as the result of a superseding indictment returned today. The purported fundraising foundation for the school, Services for Hidden Intelligence, LLC, also is charged in the new indictment with first-degree corruption of public resources.

The superseding indictment alleges Eisemann, 61, misappropriated approximately $779,000 in public tuition funds – as well as an additional $200,000 in school funds from undetermined sources – using the foundation to steal and launder the money. Eisemann and the foundation also face second-degree charges of theft by unlawful taking, money laundering, and misapplication of entrusted property and property of government, and Eisemann faces a second-degree charge of misconduct by a corporate official. The indictment reflects new allegations, not reflected in the first indictment, that Eisemann diverted $450,000 in public tuition funds to pay taxes owed to the State of New Jersey by an associate.

The indictment is the result of an investigation by the Division of Criminal Justice Corruption Bureau, assisted by the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau. The first-degree charge carries a sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $200,000, while the second-degree charges carry a sentence of five to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000. The second-degree money laundering charge carries an enhanced fine of up to $500,000, and an additional anti-money laundering profiteering penalty of up to $250,000.

“Eisemann allegedly used the school’s fundraising foundation to play a shell game with public tuition funds, moving huge sums to places that had nothing to do with serving the school and its students and everything to do with serving his personal ends,” said Attorney General Grewal. “This case is just one example of how we are working tirelessly to guard tax dollars from corrupt conduct.”

“We allege Eisemann betrayed the entire SCHI community,” said Director Elie Honig of the Division of Criminal Justice, “This superseding indictment charging first-degree corruption of public resources more fully reflects the nature and gravity of the crimes Eisemann allegedly committed.”

SCHI receives approximately $1.8 million per month in tuition from the Lakewood School District and other public school districts that send special needs students to the school. The tuition rate is set using a state formula that is based on the “reasonable, ordinary and necessary” costs to educate the students, and all tuition funds must be used strictly for operating expenses of the school. It is alleged, however, that Eisemann used the fundraising foundation, Services for Hidden Intelligence, to steal approximately $779,000 in public tuition monies. The alleged thefts of public tuition funds included $317,000 used for a personal business venture, $450,000 used to pay back taxes owed to New Jersey by an associate, and $12,000 used to pay personal credit card debt. He also allegedly misappropriated an additional $200,000 in school funds from undetermined sources which he used in a money laundering scheme intended to make it appear that he was repaying debts he owed to the school using personal funds.

The charge of corruption of public resources applies in cases where there is an obligation to use a public resource – such as public tuition monies – for specified purposes, and the person charged uses that public resource for an unauthorized purpose. It is a first-degree charge if it involves $500,000 or more.

The investigation by the Division of Criminal Justice revealed that the fundraising foundation, Services for Hidden Intelligence, was actually receiving money from its purported beneficiary, SCHI, rather than providing money to the school. It is alleged that Eisemann used accounts of the foundation to fund a number of enterprises with which he was associated that had no relationship to the school.

The indictment alleges Eisemann stole approximately $317,0000 in operating funds from SCHI – specifically, public tuition funds entrusted to the school to educate special needs children – that he invested in a now-defunct clothing business, TAZ Apparel, LLC, that was operated by a business associate. This was a personal investment of Eisemann. Neither the school nor the fundraising foundation had any ownership interest in TAZ. The investigation uncovered contracts between Eisemann and the business associate in which Eisemann agreed to finance the business up to $550,000, while the partner would manage its daily operations. Eisemann allegedly transferred the funds he stole for the private investment from SCHI’s operating account into accounts of the fundraising foundation. He then allegedly used funds in the foundation accounts to transfer approximately $277,000 to TAZ via checks and wire transfers, and to pay approximately $40,000 in AMEX expenses accrued by TAZ.

In the alleged scheme to pay off the associate’s back taxes, Eisemann allegedly wired $450,000 from the school’s checking account to an entity in New York State owned by the associate. The associate used those funds and other funds in the entity’s bank account to write a check to the New Jersey Division of Taxation to pay off his back tax obligations.

In the money laundering scheme, Eisemann allegedly transferred $200,000 in school funds, which were from undetermined sources, from SCHI to the fundraising foundation. The stolen funds then allegedly were transferred through several unrelated entities and individuals, including TAZ, and ultimately into Eisemann’s personal bank account. Eisemann subsequently paid the money back to the school from his personal account. Through this scheme, which was completed in six days, Eisemann allegedly obscured the origin of the money, so that he could use the school’s own money to create the false appearance that he was using personal funds from independent sources to repay debts he owed to the school.

Deputy Attorneys General Anthony J. Robinson and John Nicodemo presented the superseding indictment to the state grand jury for the Division of Criminal Justice Corruption Bureau. Attorney General Grewal commended all of the detectives and attorneys who are handling the ongoing investigation for the Division of Criminal Justice Corruption Bureau Central Squad and the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau, under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Jeffrey Manis and Bureau Chief Anthony Picione of the Corruption Bureau. Attorney General Grewal also thanked the New Jersey Department of Education. The investigation began with a referral from the Department of Education regarding SCHI’s financial practices.

The indictment is merely an accusation and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The indictment was handed up to Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson in Mercer County, who assigned the case to Middlesex County, where the defendants will be ordered to appear in court at a later date for arraignment.

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Howell Republican Endorse 2018 Ticket

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Howell Township, NJ — Howell Township Republican Municipal Chairman Juan Malave is pleased to announce its unanimously selected council candidates for this year’s municipal election. The candidates include newcomers Thomas Russo, Pamela Richmond and Councilman and former Mayor, Robert Walsh.

“The Howell Township Republican Party is delighted to have such a talented team of candidates for this year’s election. The combination of their collective experiences make them the ideal team to represent all of the people in Howell Township” Malave said. “Tommy, Pamela and Bobby each bring unique perspectives and insight which will make them extremely effective. As the community gets to know them over the course of this campaign, I know they will come to find them as extraordinary as I do. They are perfectly suited to help lead our community.”

About Thomas (“Tommy”) Russo: Russo is a lifelong Howell resident. He grew up in the Ramtown section and is a 2005 graduate of Howell High School where he was a member of the Varsity Wrestling and Lacrosse Teams. Russo graduated from Georgian Court University and Widener University School of Law where he was elected and served as class president. Russo is in private legal practice in Monmouth County and resides with his wife Amanda in Moors Landing.

“I could not be more honored to have been selected by the Howell Township Republican organization as one of our candidates for council. Howell is my home and after graduating from law school, there was only one place I wanted to live and raise a family and that is here in Howell”, Russo said. “I believe deeply in community service and I care about the issues facing the township. So rather than sit on the side lines, I look forward to the prospect of bringing a fresh perspective to the council and help keep Howell a safe, affordable and quality place to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to the campaign and sharing my values and ideas with our community. I’m up for the challenges ahead”.

About Pamela Richmond: Richmond is a mother of two and a resident of Howell for 8 years. Employed as a special education job coach in Freehold Township, Richmond has been PTO President at Aldrich Elementary School and is now Vice President of the PTO at Howell’s Middle School South. “I’m not an experienced politician; I had been a stay-at-home mom and recently went back into the workforce. As a single parent, I know the challenges families face every day and I’ll apply a very common sense approach to dealing with the issues facing our community”, Richmond said. “I have been involved with many organizations from coaching little league baseball to the Girl Scouts and I really enjoy trying to make a difference. While I’m new to politics, I can tell you this; each day I look forward to the challenges of being a parent and I also will welcome the challenges that will arise from this opportunity.

About Robert (“Bobby”) Walsh: Walsh has lived in Howell for more than 25 years and has held elected offices for more than 12 years as Councilman and Mayor. He is a married father of 3 adult children. Walsh is President of Patriot Mortgage and active with the Township’s Chamber of Commerce and various other charitable organizations. “I have been truly blessed to serve in Howell for many years and I take the job very seriously. I never take for granted what I am here to do: work for the people of Howell and do the best I can to make decisions that benefits our residents. I have never wavered from this goal and I am proud of the many things we have achieved over the years. I know there is more to be done”, Walsh said.
“I’m excited to be running with Tommy and Pamela. They bring a new level of energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to Howell Township. I believe my years of experience combined with their new ideas and fresh perspectives make us a great team.”

The Howell Township Republican Municipal committee will be launching its campaign web site and social media platforms shortly.

For more information, contact Howell Republican Municipal Chairman Juan Malave at [email protected]

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Ocean County Softball Tournament bracket and results

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The Ocean County Softball Tournament is under way. Brick Township was awarded the No. 1 seed in the tournament with Manchester Township seeded second, Jackson Liberty third and Toms River East fourth. There are 13 teams entered in the field. READ: Ocean County Tournament bracket The state’s No. 1-ranked team and last year’s co-champion Donovan Catholic…

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School Bus Driver Charged after Touching Student

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On Thursday, April 12, 2018 the Hamilton Township School District notified the Township of Hamilton Police Department regarding inappropriate behavior by one of the District’s outside third party contractor bus service drivers. During the investigation, school personnel reported concerns about a bus driver identified as Kyle McArdle, age 22, of Mays Landing, NJ. Through further investigation, it was determined that Kyle inappropriately touched a student on a bus he was operating. Kyle was taken into custody today, April 13, 2018 and charged with the following crimes:

· 2nd Degree Sexual Assault

· 2nd Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

The Honorable Municipal Court Judge Verno authorized a warrant for Kyle and he was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending court. The investigation was conducted by the Township of Hamilton Police Department in cooperation with the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office – Crimes Against Children Unit.

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Good News Happens at the Jersey Shore at Shore News Network

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Shore News Network is located in Ocean County and has been in business since 2008. It is owned by Phil Stilton

What you can find at Shore News Network?

We are a full service community news and media marketing company. We offer content creation, advertising and marketing design as well as marketing consulting. Our goal is to help small business engage with the community as well as provide the community with relevant local community news.

What sets Shore News Network apart from their competition?

Shore News Network is authentically local news for the Jersey Shore written by those who live, work and play here. We have over 100,000 followers on social media and reached over 1,000,000 online readers in 2017.

What Phil Stilton brings to the table at Shore News Network?

Owner Phil Stilton has over 25 years experience in internet media, news and marketing services. He is by trade, a seasoned technology professional, but on the journalism side of the house, he has been published in countless publications over the years, most notably, Time Magazine, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Post, USA Today and many other national and global media publications. Broadcast credits include FOX News, MSNBC, CNN, Comedy Central, ABC News, CBS News and NBC News.

How it all began…

To offer Ocean County residents authentically local news.

What to look forward to in 2018 at Shore News Network…

Shore News Network is expanding our coverage in 2018 to bring us from the number 3 local media outlet at the shore to number 1!

Learn more about Shore News Network at http://www.shornewsnetwork.com. You can email them at [email protected] or call them at (732) 333-3208.

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JMHS Boys VBall move to 5-1

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The Jags defeated a scrappy Barnegat HS Vball team on Thursday 2 Games to 0.
The Jags won both sets by the score of 25-20. Our player of the Match was Captain Justin Bieniek. He posted 10 kills and 14 digs for his 5th double double of the season. He also passed a perfect 13/13 in serve receive.

The Jags have defeated 3 teams that are ranked in the top 10 of the Shore Conference Pre-Season poll so far with wins over Donovan Catholic, Central Regional, and Howell.
The Jags only loss is to defending state champs and #1 Ranked team in NJ, Southern Regional.

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Are Hawk Attacks on Small Pets on the Rise in Ocean County?

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TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Office of Emergency Management is warning residents about the possibility of hawks attacking small pets around Ocean County.   The moderator of the OEM page said that his own dog almost became a victim this week.

“A hawk came after my dog, Snowball, yesterday,” he said. “Yes, my little Weather Dog is real! There were three hawks eyeing him up as he is 7 pounds of pure pepperoni. As one dove in too close for comfort, I scooped him up and ran him back home.”

“Raptors hunt a variety of prey, including rodents, birds, rabbits, snakes, and insects. Large raptors, such as Red-tailed Hawks and Great Horned Owls, can attack and kill small pets,” according to Hawks Aloft, Inc., an avian research and conservation organization. “We recommend that for animals less than 15 pounds, that you supervise all of their outdoor activities and that cats be kept indoors at all times. Regardless of if your small pet is accompanied with a larger dog, or if it is sporting a kevlar or reflective vest–your pet is still fair game for predators like hawks, owls, and coyotes.”

Some residents say hawk attacks in the area are getting more aggressive.

“The hawks are getting more and more aggressive. Was playing ball with my little guy and the swooped down after him. Luckily I got him before the hawk did but now the hawks are even aggressive towards me when I’m in my backyard,” said Ryan Laskos.

As for the hawks, residents should note that some are protected and endangered species and you could face charges if caught harming the birds.

 

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Smoke Detector Saves Family

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Structure Fire

On April 4th Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to 538 George Road in reference to a structure fire. Toms River Police spokesman Ralph Stocco stated that at approximately 11:20 pm the homeowner was awoken to the sound of an alarm and the smell of smoke. He went to investigate and noticed the kitchen to be on fire. He dialed 911 and evacuated his wife and two children, age 8 and 4. The homeowner then tried to battle the flames with a fire extinguisher until he became overcome with smoke and had to flee.

Fire personnel from East Dover and Silverton responded and brought the fire under control. Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention Inspector Roselli is conducting the investigation along with members of the Toms River Police Department. The cause has yet to be determined. There were no injuries during the incident.

Although tragic, this event highlights the importance of having smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in every home. Had these not been present and in working order we most assuredly would have had more extensive damage to the home and the potential for very serious injuries to this family.

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DCCC: MacArthur’s Debt Hypocrisy is Going to Cost Seniors

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Submitted by Evan Lukaske,

TOMS RIVER-Representative MacArthur talks a big game on the debt and deficits, but words are one thing, actions are another. When it comes down to it, MacArthur has been part of Washington Republicans exploding the national debt, and now his hypocrisy is threatening to cost seniors in cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

MacArthur voted for the GOP Tax Scam – a handout to millionaires and large corporations – that is going to add $1.9 trillion to the national debt.

The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office recently projected that after just over a year of unified Republican control of Washington, the annual federal budget deficit is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2020.

Now Washington Republicans are voting to advance a plan that AARP says could potentially lead to deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits. No one should be surprised—this is what Speaker Paul Ryan promised to do when he passed the tax scam.

“Seniors have spent a lifetime paying into Social Security and Medicare and don’t deserve to have their benefits exposed to cuts just because hypocritical Washington Republicans like Representative MacArthur can’t keep their word.” – DCCC Spokesperson Evan Lukaske

Evan Lukaske, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Photo: Tom MacArthur, US Congress.

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Will Murphy save us from PSEG’s outrageous nuke subsidy? | Moran

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Gov. Phil Murphy will soon receive his first truly awful bill from the Legislature, a rush job that provides for a subsidy of $300 million a year to support PSEG’s nuclear power plants in South Jersey. Unfortunately, the new governor is likely to sign it, in part because it is the pet project of Senate President…

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Controversial nuclear bailout is headed to Murphy’s desk. Rates could go up

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After months of debate, the legislature passed a controversial bill to give the state’s largest utility company hundreds of millions of dollars through a new subsidy that will be paid by Garden State utility customers. The bill, A3724, has come under fire from environmental groups and consumer advocates. It provides a $300 million per year subsidy…

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