Just In Time: Toms River Municipal Pool Opens for the Summer Season

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Township Government has announced the opening of the Toms River Municipal Pool today, providing a refreshing retreat for families during the hot summer days. Located…

New Jersey Proposes Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers

New Jersey Senate Moves Forward with Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Restrictions TRENTON, NJ—First, it was your gas car. Then it was your gas stove and gas fireplace. Now, they are coming for your…

NJ Transit Criticized by Mike Testa Amid Calls for Audit and Fare Hike Concerns

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey State Senator Mike Testa took to Twitter to voice his strong dissatisfaction with the current state of NJ Transit, urging the Biden Administration to address what he referred to…

Former Massachusetts State Senator and Sister Charged with Federal Crimes

BOSTON, MA—The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging former State Senator Dean Tran and his sister, Tuyet T. Martin, with multiple counts including obstruction of…

Wildwoods Restaurant Week Offers Four-Course Dinners at Fixed Price

WILDWOOD, NJ – Wildwoods Restaurant Week has returned, offering a four-course dinner for $40 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The dining event is currently underway and will continue through Tuesday, June…

Active House Fire Reported in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, NY—Syracuse Police have reported an active house fire on Maple Street, situated between Paterson Plank Road and Schopmann Drive. The public is urged to avoid the area to facilitate the access…

Maryland Lottery Announces Multiple Winners from Thursday’s Drawings

FREDERICK AND KENT COUNTIES, MD – Maryland Lottery congratulates the winners from the June 20 drawings, which featured a $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot and a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize. The winning tickets…

Major Felony Charges After Year-Long Investigation into Rockland County Smoke Shops

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the arrest of four individuals and the charging of five corporations following a comprehensive year-long investigation into local…

Phil Murphy Forcing Jackson School District to Sell School After Massive Slash in State Funding

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved part of town after state aid cuts under Governor Phil Murphy…

New Jersey’s Most Powerful Democrat Party Boss Operates Criminal Enterprise, State Charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Anyone who knows anything about politics in New Jersey knows corruption in the Garden State has no limits and that the largest brokers of political corruption are the…

Elderly Woman Scammed by Fake Bank Rep in Queens

Queens, NY — On Monday, a 77-year-old woman fell victim to a scam involving an individual posing as a Chase Bank representative. The incident occurred at approximately 3:07 PM. The scammer contacted…

Head of Toms River Insurance Brokerage Firm Fired by Township Indicted for Extortion and Racketeering

Corruption rocks Ocean County insurance firm that provides liability insurance for most Ocean County towns TOMS RIVER, NJ—Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick recently announced the termination of the township’s long-term agreement with…

Real Estate Investor Admits to $54.7 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

TRENTON, NJ – Aron Puretz, a 53-year-old real estate investor from New Jersey, pleaded guilty today to participating in a sophisticated mortgage fraud conspiracy. Over several years, Puretz and his associates fraudulently…

Former Toms River Township Insurance Broker Indicted As Boss of Corrupt Criminal Enterprise

George Norcross was indicted for racketeering, extortion, coercion, and other criminal acts. TOMS RIVER, NJ—When Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick announced he was terminating the township’s long-term agreement with Connor Strong and…

Nightlife Task Force Shuts Down Illegal Operations in Paterson, Arrest 10

Paterson, NJ – Over the weekend, the Nightlife Task Force made 10 arrests and shut down two after-hours locations in Paterson. The Task Force reported that over 20 known after-hours locations remained…

Police Investigating Shooting Inside Atlantic City Boardwalk Bathroom

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A man was injured during a gunfire incident on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Father’s Day. The shooting was reported in the area of Chelsea and Boardwalk at…

Crash and Fuel Spill Causing Major Delays on Route 1 & 9 Truck Route in North Jersey

Kearny, NJ — A crash and fuel spill occurred on the US 1&9 Truck Route southbound, north of Jacobus Avenue. The incident began at 8:02 a.m. on Monday and was last updated…

Democrat Candidate Created Fake Facebook Profile to Harass Himself, Claim Victim

In an unusual twist to political campaigning, Taral Patel, a 30-year-old Democratic candidate for the Fort Bend County Commission Precinct 3 in the Houston suburbs, has been charged with online impersonation and…

Cleveland Lottery Player Wins $50,000 on Money Maker Scratch-Off

CLEVELAND, OH — A fortunate lottery player in Cleveland has won $50,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s Money Maker scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Simply Food at Reserve Square, located…

School Bus Full of Illegal Weed for Sale Busted in New York City

QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the shutdown of an illicit cannabis dispensary operating out of a converted school bus in Sunnyside. The owner of the vehicle, identified…

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