Government Assistance Fraud is Happening in New Jersey, It’s Not Just a Minnesota Thing

Trenton, NJ – Large-scale government program fraud, like the massive “Feeding Our Future” scandal that shook Minnesota, or the latest child daycare fraud, has not only happened in New Jersey but continues…

Minnesota Fraud Under Investigation As Nick Shirley Shines Spotlight, FBI Confirms

Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota has faced persistent fraud in its child care and social services programs since at least 2019, when state auditors first warned that weak oversight was allowing public money…

RWJBarnabas Health urges vaccination as flu and respiratory cases surge across New Jersey

WEST ORANGE, NJ – As flu and respiratory illness cases climb across the state, RWJBarnabas Health announced that it has administered nearly 1,600 free flu vaccines through 37 community clinics this season…

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Running for President? Says It’s Not Off the Table

Murphy hints at White House ambitions as he exits New Jersey stage Trenton, NJ – Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is leaving office with a hint of possibility that his political…

Lakewood area men involved in $1.8 million federal loan scam

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Three Toms River men admitted participating in a multimillion dollar mortgage fraud scheme and one of the individuals also admitted fraudulently obtaining more than $1.8 million of federal…

Mikie Sherrill, Dems Secretly Plotting to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax, New Jersey Assemblywoman Claims

TRENTON, N.J. – A new Republican-backed bill to slash New Jersey’s sales tax to 6 percent has set off a political clash, with Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia accusing Democratic leaders and New Jersey…

U.S. Senator Andy Kim speaks before the New Jersey State Senate.

NJ Democrats turn on each other as party split in fight to dismantle anti-corruption watchdog agency

TRENTON, NJ – The election that saw Democrats in New Jersey gain a supermajority in state government isn’t even a month behind us, but the party is already moving to dismantle one…

Hackensack Meridian reinstates mask requirement for hospital visitors

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that starting December 1, visitors to patients at any of its facilities will be required to wear masks when visiting admitted patients. The policy,…

Virginia organizations pay $1.38 million to settle false PPP loan claims

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Six Virginia-based organizations have agreed to pay more than $1.38 million to resolve allegations that they improperly received Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal prosecutors said…

New Slide City Park with Zipline Opens at Lakewood’s Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Children raced down bright blue slides and soared across the dual zipline as Ocean County officials unveiled the new “Slide City” playground at Ocean County Park. With a ribbon…

New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days

Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…

New Jersey Begins Mild Transformation from Phil Murphy to Mikie Sherrill

Trenton, NJ – As the dust settles from Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, New Jersey is embarking on a seamless handover of power from outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. Both Democrats,…

NJ secures $2.8 million settlement with MV Realty over predatory real estate scheme

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced Friday a $2.8 million settlement with Florida-based MV Realty, resolving allegations that the company deceived more than 1,200 homeowners through…

Halloween costumes that would trigger your woke neighbors in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – With Election Day fast approaching, political tension is once again creeping across New Jersey — and this year, it’s even showing up in Halloween costumes. As campaign signs line…

Shutdown Fallout Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Newark Airport

A 75-minute ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday highlighted the growing impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has left thousands of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security…

Dem North Jersey County With History of Election Fraud Rejects Ballot Storage Cameras Ahead of November Election

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Republican Party is raising concerns over election security in Passaic County after Democratic members of the county’s Board of Elections reportedly voted to block surveillance and…

Sherrill gives Murphy a solid B for leadership, praises fiscal moves

Newark, NJ – Failed offshore wind projects, high taxes, illegal immigration, a housing crisis, COVID-19 lockdowns, school tests falling, and now news that the state is officially in a recession, Phil Murphy…

Pandemic scam lands Queens men in hot water after $800K theft

Queens men indicted in $2M unemployment and COVID-19 benefits fraud scheme Queens, NY — Two St. Albans residents are facing sweeping charges after investigators say they orchestrated a massive fraud operation that…

New Jersey Flight Attendant’s Bias Claim Against United Airlines to go to Court

Newark, NJ – A former flight attendant’s lawsuit accusing United Airlines of disability discrimination, retaliation, and family leave violations will move forward after a federal judge denied the airline’s bid to throw…

Long Island man indicted in $61K pandemic relief fraud scheme

Uber and Lyft drivers duped in $61K relief fraud case BROOKLYN, NY – A Long Island man has been indicted on multiple felony charges for allegedly defrauding New York’s Empire State Development…

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