Owner of New Jersey Senior Facility Where Bodies Piled Up During Pandemic Pleads Guilty to IRS Charges

NEWARK, N.J. – Joseph Schwartz, 64, of Suffern, New York, pleaded guilty to two counts of employment tax fraud, totaling over $38 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. The hearing…

New Congressional Spending Deal Would Boost Spending Levels Compared To Pre-Pandemic Budget

New Congressional Spending Deal Would Boost Spending Levels Compared To Pre-Pandemic Budget Arjun Singh on January 9, 2024 The bipartisan spending deal negotiated between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader…

A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended

A Staggering Number Of Borrowers Missed Their First Payment On Student Loans Since Pandemic Freeze Ended Brandon Poulter on December 16, 2023 Nearly 40% of student loan borrowers missed their first payment…

Maryland Man Charged With Committing $11.5 Million In Covid-19 Pandemic Fraud

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Creed White, age 65, of Freeland, Maryland, was charged in a criminal information with conspiracy to commit…

Married Couple Sentenced for Laundering $1.4 Million in Proceeds from Jewelry Thefts and Unemployment Fraud During Pandemic

NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 20, 2023 SAN DIEGO – Eduard Ghiocel and his wife, Floarea Ghiocel, were sentenced in federal court today to 36 months and 30 months, respectively, for laundering…

New Biden Admin Report Links Climate Change To Pandemics

New Biden Admin Report Links Climate Change To Pandemics Nick Pope on November 14, 2023 The Biden administration published a report Tuesday on the state of climate change in the U.S. linking…

Poll Shows Most Think Government is Overreaching Since Pandemic

NEW YORK, NY – A Gallup poll reveals a steady American sentiment that the federal government’s role should be limited, with 54% stating the government is overreaching by handling tasks better left…

Pandemic Police Hires Finally Get Formal Swear-in Ceremony in South River

SOUTH RIVER, NJ – Several officers who joined the South River Police Department during the COVID-19 pandemic finally received their formal swearing-in ceremony earlier this week. The event, delayed due to the…

Baton Rouge Tax Preparer Sentenced to 33 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme

United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Pamela Albert, age 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 33 months in federal prison following her…

Man Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds

QUEENS, NY – District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arrest and charges against Papa Diakhate, 54, of East Elmhurst, for allegedly defrauding federal pandemic relief funds. Diakhate has been accused of…

Good News for New Jersey Restaurants as Employment Numbers Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

NEW YORK – U.S. restaurant employment in September finally matched pre-pandemic numbers, marking the first time in over three years, according to a report unveiled on Friday. This suggests a potentially broader…

Traffic Deaths Decrease in First Half of the Year, Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

WASHINGTON, DC – Traffic deaths in the U.S. decreased by 3.3% in the first half of this year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The decline is notable but…

AOC Says She Bought Non-Union Tesla Because There Was a Pandemic Going On

NEW YORK, NY – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has stated that the timing of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced her decision to buy a Tesla rather than another electric vehicle more aligned with her…

Dr. Fauci Made Millions of Dollars During COVID-19 Pandemic

While many Americans were losing their businesses and their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci and his wife were making millions. Financial disclosures indicate that former National Institute of Allergy…

STONE WASHINGTON: Minority-Owned Businesses Suffer A Second Pandemic Of Crime As Local Governments Handcuff The Police

STONE WASHINGTON: Minority-Owned Businesses Suffer A Second Pandemic Of Crime As Local Governments Handcuff The Police Stone Washington on August 17, 2023 The pandemic is now officially over. Thankfully most Americans survived,…

American Students Are Now Absent At Record Rates After Missing Months Of Classroom Instruction During The Pandemic

American Students Are Now Absent At Record Rates After Missing Months Of Classroom Instruction During The Pandemic Reagan Reese on August 11, 2023 American students have been missing class at record rates…

New York City Makes Pandemic Outdoor Dining Rules Permanent

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…

‘No One Could Have Predicted It’: Blue State Gov. Announces $100 Million To Address Pandemic Learning Loss And ‘Trauma’

‘No One Could Have Predicted It’: Blue State Gov. Announces $100 Million To Address Pandemic Learning Loss And ‘Trauma’ Brandon Poulter on August 3, 2023 Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on…

Pandemic-Era Graduates Entering The Workforce Have No Idea What They’re Doing

Pandemic-Era Graduates Entering The Workforce Have No Idea What They’re Doing Will Kessler on August 2, 2023 Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, new graduates’ industry-specific test scores and certifications have declined…

China’s Economy Fails To Rebound Following Pandemic Tumble

China’s Economy Fails To Rebound Following Pandemic Tumble Will Kessler on July 17, 2023 China’s economic growth slowed in the second quarter of 2023 as the country continues to struggle following the…

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