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Taxi Driver Assaulted and Robbed at Manhattan Intersection

NEW YORK, NY—A taxi driver was assaulted and robbed by a group of unidentified males late Thursday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of West 27th Street and 7th Avenue, where…

July 27, 2024

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State Threatens Toms River School Officials After 9% Tax Increase Falls $12 Million Short

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The Administration of Governor Phil Murphy Threatens to Remove Superindendent if Boad Does Not Raise Taxes Even Higher, or Sell Buildings TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional School District has…

July 27, 2024

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Taxi Driver Robbed at Knifepoint in Brooklyn

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BROOKLYN, NY—A 28-year-old female taxi operator was robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 3:00 AM when the driver picked up three unknown individuals in front of 2059…

July 20, 2024

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Monmouth County Commissioner Urges Allocation of Marijuana Tax Revenue to Addiction Services

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FREEHOLD, NJ — In a recent public statement, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, on behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, has called on the State to allocate tax revenue…

July 14, 2024

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Governor Murphy Kills 2024 Back to School Supplies Tax Holiday

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School supplies in New Jersey will cost more this year due to inflation and the death of the NJ back to school tax holiday. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy…

July 11, 2024

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New Jersey Passes New Tax to Fund Broken NJ Transit System and Immigrant Services

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed the FY2025 state budget, which reinstates a substantial tax on wealthy corporations to support public infrastructure and immigrant services. The budget includes…

June 29, 2024

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10-Year Sentence Given for Fatal Attack on New York City Taxi Driver Over Fare Dispute

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QUEENS, NY – Austin Amos, a 22-year-old resident of Arverne, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following his involvement in the fatal attack on 52-year-old taxi driver Kutin Gyimah in…

June 28, 2024

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New Jersey Bill to Offer Tax Deductions for Educators’ Classroom Supplies

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TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Education Committee has recently advanced a bill, sponsored by Senator James Beach, that would offer a gross income tax deduction to educators and paraprofessionals for their unreimbursed…

June 28, 2024

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Phil Murphy and New Jersey Dems Propose Raising New Jersey Sales Tax

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TRENTON, NJ—Rising inflation and the overall cost of living in New Jersey could get even more expensive this week after Governor Phil Murphy and state Democrats are debating a plan to increase…

June 27, 2024

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Gang Member Who Murdered NYC Taxi Driver Over Unpaid Fair Gets 10 Years in Prison

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Arverne Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal Attack on Taxi Driver QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that 22-year-old Austin Amos from Arverne has been sentenced to ten years…

June 26, 2024

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Union Dues Could Soon Be Tax Deductable In New Jersey

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee has favorably reported on Assembly Bill No. 2883, a legislative proposal aimed at supporting union members financially. Announced on June 6, 2024, this…

June 9, 2024

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New York Suspends Congestion Tax on New Jersey Commuters

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NEW YORK, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the suspension of the congestion pricing initiative slated to commence soon in Manhattan’s Central Business District. Governor Hochul cited the potential for…

June 5, 2024

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New York Dentist Faces Tax Fraud Charges

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NEW WINDSOR, NY — Fernando Ehrhardt, a 51-year-old licensed dentist from New York, was charged with multiple tax-related offenses, including Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third and Fourth Degrees and Repeated Failure…

June 1, 2024

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New York City Congestion Tax Set for New Jersey Commuters in 30 Days

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In-Depth Analysis: The Impact of New York City’s Congestion Pricing New York City is set to implement the nation’s first congestion pricing program, starting on June 30, 2024. This initiative will charge…

May 25, 2024

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NYPD Investigating Armed Taxi Cab Robbery

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NEW YORK, NY—A robbery occurred early Sunday morning when a taxicab driver was assaulted and robbed by three passengers. The incident took place at approximately 12:45 AM at 3699 Bainbridge Avenue. Upon…

May 22, 2024

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Toms River Announces No Tax Increase in 2024 Municipal Budget Amid Inflation, Rising Costs

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TOMS RIVER, NJ (UPDATE) – The Toms River Township Council has voted on the first reading to move the 2024 township municipal budget on first reading. That budget delivers a 0% tax…

May 21, 2024

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Phil Murphy Wants to Raise Sales Tax to Fix New Jersey Transit Budget Crisis

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TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is urging legislative leaders to avoid tax increases as Democrats discuss raising the sales tax to support NJ Transit in the final weeks…

May 20, 2024

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Toms River Mayor Announces 2024 Budget with 0% Tax Increase Amid Rising Costs and Inflation

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Facing across-the-board salary increases, double-digit increases in healthcare costs, global inflation, and the end of the American Rescue Plan’s federal funding, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced a…

May 18, 2024

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New Jersey Wants to Add 10 Cent Per Can and Bottle Beverage Recycling Tax

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Trenton, NJ – If a new bill introduced in Trenton passes, consumers will soon be charged a 10-cent per container tax on all cans, bottles, and single-use beverage containers. That would raise…

May 14, 2024

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New Jersey Bill Proposes Tax Deduction for In Vitro Fertilization Costs

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TRENTON, NJ—A new bill in New Jersey aims to offer financial relief to residents undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) by allowing them to claim a significant tax deduction. The proposed legislation would…

May 12, 2024

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