Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…

O’Scanlon: Our Kids are Buying and Ingesting Unregulated Delta 8 THC Products Laced with Potentially Harmful Chemicals. It’s Time Someone Gave a Damn

Sen. Declan O’Scanlon introduced legislation today to create a regulatory framework to address the growing problem of psychoactive hemp derived products being sold in New Jersey.…

Hudson County Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine

NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Brothers of Paterson councilman charged for public school bus contract scam

Two brothers operating a school bus company in Paterson were arrested Tuesday, Dec. 20, by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. A public school district was misled about who was transporting its students…

Morris County Pharmacy Employee Admits Participating In $2.4 Million Kickback And Bribery Scheme

TRENTON, N.J. – A pharmacy employee today admitted conspiring to offer and pay bribes and kickbacks in exchange for having prescriptions steered to the Morris County, New Jersey, pharmacy where he worked,…

Video shows NJ bus driver shooting teen after being beaten by mob

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A video has surfaced showing the moment a 48-year-old New Jersey Transit bus driver shot and killed a 15-year-old. The video starts off by showing the man being…

Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced To Almost 22 Years And Almost 17 Years In Prison

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ROBERT SHANNON, a/k/a “Tank,” was sentenced to 260 months in prison today for his participation in…

Two charged for the murder of 16-year-old Kaheem Taylor

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Two suspects have been arrested and charged for the murder of 16-year-old Kaheem Taylor. Taylor was shot and killed on March 29, 2021, in Jersey City. Police arrested…

Hudson County Real Estate Investor Admits Multi-Year Mortgage Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, real estate investor has admitted conspiring to orchestrate a fraudulent home equity line of credit scheme that led to over $400,000 in losses, U.S.…

Archdiocese of Newark to Open Second Mercy House Location for People in Need

by Sean Quinn, Archdiocese of Newark Jersey City, N.J. – The Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office will open a second location of The Mercy House — its resource and referral center…

Suspect arrested for the murder of Christopher Garcia in Hoboken

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Police in Hoboken have announced the arrest of a fugitive wanted for a September murder in the city. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the United…

Jewish Groups Call For The Removal Of Antisemitic Book Sold On Amazon

Jewish Groups Call For The Removal Of Antisemitic Book Sold On Amazon Bronson Winslow on November 14, 2022 Jewish groups have called on Amazon to remove an antisemitic book that allegedly denies…

Russian and Canadian National Charged for Participation in Lockbit Global Ransomware Campaign

NEWARK, N.J. – A Russian and Canadian national has been charged with participating in the LockBit global ransomware campaign, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, Assistant Attorney…

Hudson County Felon Convicted of Possessing Heroin, Cocaine, and Loaded Firearm

NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, man was convicted of possessing a loaded firearm, and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances on three different occasions, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

U.S. Attorney Announces Coordinated Law Enforcement Actions to Combat Violent Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced criminal charges today against 42 defendants related to racketeering, violence, narcotics distribution, and federal firearms offenses. The charges stem from five separate investigations…

Fresh on the Heels of WOWorks Acquisition, Saladworks and Frutta Bowls Team Up with Combo Kitchen

Ghost Kitchen Franchise to Offer Well-Recognized Brands in Latest Partnership West Conshohocken, PA (RestaurantNews.com) In late December 2020, Saladworks’ parent company WOWorks acquired Frutta Bowls to blend together their flavorful common cores and create…

Hoots Wings Launches Development Efforts on the East Coast with Multi-Unit Agreement

Fast Casual Wing Concept Signs 6-unit Deal for Expansion in New Jersey, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania Jersey City, NJ (RestaurantNews.com) Hoots Wings, best-in-class wing concept, announced the signing of a six-unit deal…

Teaspoon on Track to be the Fastest Growing Boba Tea Cafe in the Nation

The four latest inked agreements include the very first units to hit the East Coast. Modesto, CA (-) On the heels of a hot sales month, Teaspoon has done it again with…

Hudson County High School official charged for child luring

Harrison, NJ- A team at Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark has been charged after attempting to lure a teenager into an inappropriate relationship in Harrison. Didier Jean-Baptiste, 54, of Jersey City…

Former NHA Director of Information Technology Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzling over $590,000 Worth of Electronic Devices

NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Housing Authority (NHA)’s former director of information technology was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for using his position to embezzle NHA funds to purchase cellular telephones…

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