NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in an assault within the Midtown North Precinct. On Tuesday, …
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Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis’ health
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jay Ereno and Peter Blaza ANTIPOLO, Philippines (Reuters) – Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health …
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Brittney Griner urges Biden to bring home reporter Gershkovich, accused of spying in Russia
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was freed from a Russian penal colony in a prisoner exchange last year, has urged the Biden administration to keep using “every …
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Up to 30% of jobs to be cut by enlarged UBS, Tages-Anzeiger reports
by Reutersby ReutersGENEVA (Reuters) – The bank created by the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse is poised to reduce its workforce by 20-30%, Swiss daily Tages-Anzeiger reported on Sunday, citing an unnamed …
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Sen. Tony Bucco has introduced legislation that would impose stricter penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage individuals.
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New Jersey News
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Vote “YES” on School Funding Bill to Support Districts Hit With Catastrophic Cuts
Connors, Rumpf, and Gove voted ‘YES’ on legislation to restore 66% of the funding to 168 school districts that would otherwise be cut under Governor Murphy’s proposed budget for the …
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Bucco: With Murphy’s Energy Extremism on Full Display, There Were No Republican Votes to Confirm His BPU Nominees Today
Comments from Sen. Anthony M. Bucco after a pair of Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominees to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities failed to gain Senate confirmation.
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Durr Bill Allowing Certain Military Veterans to Keep Special License Plates Signed Into Law
Sen. Edward Durr’s bill that allows veterans of military reserve units with at least six years of service to retain special license plates that identify their service has been signed …
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Sen. Michael Testa said it’s time for Gov. Phil Murphy to end New Jersey’s pandemic state of emergency and to give up his emergency powers.
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Gov. Phil Murphy wants to slash aid to nearly 200 school districts despite having a $10 billion surplus and spending millions on political pork.
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Bucco Introduces Bill to Delay 4th Round of Affordable Housing Obligations Until 2028
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco has introduced legislation that would delay the fourth round of fair share affordable housing obligations for municipalities from 2025 to 2028.
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New Jersey News
O’Scanlon & Testa Say Trenton Democrats Are Prioritizing Pork Over School Funding in State Budget
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Michael Testa said Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative Democrats have prioritized funding political pork projects at the expense of schools in their FY 2024 state …
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Sen. Robert Singer said the new heart and vascular center will provide residents in Ocean County with access to state-of-the-art facilities designed to treat heart disease.
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Missing 12-year-old girl from Allegheny County found safe in Ohio, mother taken into custody
PENN HILLS, PA – A 12-year-old girl reported missing on Thursday by police has been found safe in Ohio. The Allegheny County Police Department announced this evening that 12-year-old Alyee …
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Widespread power outages reported in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Widespread power outages were reported Saturday night in Jackson and the police department is asking residents to call the power company to report the outages and …
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Tornado pummels central Arkansas, killing at least 2, injuring dozens
by Reutersby ReutersBy Steve Gorman and Daniel Trotta (Reuters) -A fierce tornado blasted through Little Rock, Arkansas, and neighboring towns on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens as it …
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Downtown Ocean City goes dark after passing storm
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesOCEAN CITY, MD – A passing storm caused a widespread power outage in downtown Ocean City Saturday night. A travel advisory was issued by police warning travelers to avoid the …
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Israeli protests over judicial overhaul continue despite Netanyahu’s pause
by Reutersby ReutersBy Maytaal Angel JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul showed no sign of abating on Saturday, despite its suspension by the embattled premier this …
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Thousands without power after passing storm in Howell, Jackson area
JACKSON, NJ – Approximately 15,000 homes are without power after a passing storm with high winds and hail passed through northern Ocean County and Southern Monmouth County Saturday night. “JCP&L …
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(Reuters) – Russia’s war against Ukraine has claimed the lives of 262 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed 363 sports facilities, the country’s sports minister, Vadym Huttsait, said on Saturday. Meeting the …
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Wife Charged in Husband’s Death After Striking Him with Vehicle
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaHILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon announced the …
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Reward Offered for Suspect in Cleveland Police Detective Shooting
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaCLEVELAND, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of 17-year-old Jayrion …
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Fatal Shooting of Grocery Clerk During Robbery
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaQUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Dewayne Henry, 45, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of 65-year-old grocery …
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Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Assault in Queens
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaNEW YORK, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Cleveland Sterling has been arraigned on multiple charges, including sex trafficking, robbery, and assault. Sterling, 34, of Uniondale, …
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Teen Fatally Shot in Cheverly; Police Seek Suspect
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaBEVERLY, MD – On Thursday, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit began investigating the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Eduardo Saucedo Olmos in Cheverly. The incident occurred at approximately …