Popular Jersey Shore Winery Hit with 17 Health Violations, Flies in Kitchen

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PLUMSTED, NJ – Laurita Winery has been cited for 17 health violations, authorities confirmed. Inspectors noted noncompliance issues including the presence of fly strips over food preparation areas, inadequately labeled shellfish stock,…

November 9, 2023

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New Jersey School Custodian Contaminated Food With His Bodily Fluids, Police Say

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NJ — A New Jersey man, employed as a custodian at a school in Upper Deerfield Township, faces multiple charges following alarming misconduct allegations. Giovanni Impellizzari, 25, of East Chestnut…

November 5, 2023

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County to Spend $3.4 Million to Restore ‘Historic’ Money Pit into Public Bathroom

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BARNEGAT – Usually when the government spends millions of dollars to refurbish a historic home, the home has local history. Sometimes, it was the scene of a famous battle or historical incident.…

October 19, 2023

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Cheesemongers Rejoice: Today is National Moldy Cheese Day

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TRENTON, NJ – Today, New Jersey joins the nation in celebrating a peculiar yet fascinating foodie holiday: National Moldy Cheese Day, observed every October 9th. While moldy cheese might not sound appetizing…

October 9, 2023

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Ciba-Geigy Plume Still Active and Polluting Nearby Ground Water EPA Reveals

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Toms River, NJ – Toxic waste from decades ago continues polluting water tables in Toms River according to EPA Remedial Project Manager Diane Salkie. Salkie, in a recent meeting, showed the size…

October 5, 2023

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Court Enforces Cleanup of Decades-Old Gasoline Spill at Union City Service Center

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UNION CITY, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are taking legal action to enforce two previous DEP orders for the cleanup of a 1990…

September 29, 2023

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British Petroleum to Clean Up Contaminated Monk’s Amoco Site in Camden

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CAMDEN, NJ – A settlement in June 2023 between the New Jersey Attorney General, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Monk’s Amoco has resolved a 2018 case concerning hazardous leaks from…

September 29, 2023

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DEP Targets Polluters in Vulnerable Communities to Correct Climate Inequities

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TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced several legal actions and accomplishments targeting polluters, aiming to correct past inequities in…

September 28, 2023

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Is Your Cough Syrup Deadly? FDA Cracks Down After Surge in Overdose Deaths

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NEW YORK, NY – A surge in global deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tighten scrutiny on healthcare product manufacturers. A Reuters…

September 26, 2023

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Critics Blast ‘Sweet Deal’ for Ciba-Geigy After Decades of Horror for Toms River Residents

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Toms River, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano announced their continued opposition to the settlement between the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and BASF, the current…

August 25, 2023

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Phil Murphy’s Ciba-Geigy Deal Likely Heading to Court

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano have voiced their steadfast opposition to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) settlement with BASF, the current owners…

August 22, 2023

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Biden’s EPA Pledges To Expand Enforcement To Tackle ‘Existential Threat Of Climate Change’

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Biden’s EPA Pledges To Expand Enforcement To Tackle ‘Existential Threat Of Climate Change’ Lillian Tweten on August 18, 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday that it will use criminal…

August 18, 2023

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CBP agriculture specialists discover first-in-nation pest in San Diego

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OTAY MESA, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists assigned to the Otay Mesa cargo facility intercepted a rare pest while inspecting a cargo shipment on July 19 when a…

August 18, 2023

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Kosher Ice Cream Recalled After Deadly Bacteria Found

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LAKEWOOD, NJ — Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, has issued an urgent recall of its Soft Serve On The Go cups in multiple flavors. The recall was prompted by the…

August 13, 2023

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New York City Makes Pandemic Outdoor Dining Rules Permanent

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The New York City Council voted to establish a newly revised permanent outdoor dining program, building on the success and lessons learned from the emergency pandemic outdoor restaurants program. The legislation aims…

August 4, 2023

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Toms River’s Redevelopment Plan Still Calls for Ciba Geigy Development

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Redevelopment plan commissioned by Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the Toms River Township Council still identifies Ciba Geigy as a spot for redevelopment opportunities in Toms…

July 16, 2023

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Heavy rains raise threat of powdery mildew for Jersey zucchini growers

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After more than a month without rain, New Jersey gardeners this week are dealing with another problem. The arrival of spring rains and the conditions for powdery mildew on their zucchini plants…

June 17, 2023

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Gentrification, crime and equity topics of New Mayor’s meeting with Cleveland think tank

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NEWARK, NJ – Newark’s innovative solutions for equitable economic growth were in the spotlight Tuesday, as Mayor Ras J. Baraka welcomed a delegation of over 60 leaders from Cleveland to the city.…

May 3, 2023

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Why Toms River Residents are Fighting Phil Murphy’s Plan to Develop Toxic Superfund Site

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River residents continue to fight against a proposal by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to turn 250 acres of one of the nation’s worst superfund disaster sites…

April 4, 2023

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Legal Scholars Theorize Oil Companies Could Be Prosecuted For ‘Climate Homicide’

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Legal Scholars Theorize Oil Companies Could Be Prosecuted For ‘Climate Homicide’ Katelynn Richardson on March 21, 2023 Some legal scholars are ready to prosecute oil companies under the criminal offense of “climate…

March 21, 2023

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