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CBP JFK Global Entry Enrollment Center In-Person Appointment Availability

JAMAICA, N.Y. — U. S. Customs and Border Protection at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Global Entry Enrollment Center has just released thousands of immediate interview appointment times available to the public for the next 90 days! Global Entry is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Traveler Programs, and is used at land, air, and sea ports of entry at all major airports and all Preclearance airports. All applicants must undergo an in-person interview before initial enrollment. More information on Global Entry and CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs is available on the Global Entry page. To become a Global

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First-Time Lottery Player Wins $77,000 on Way to Dentist Appointment

BALTIMORE, MD – A West Baltimore grandmother’s decision to play Racetrax for the first time paid off, winning her a $77,253 prize. She bought the ticket at Royal Farms #014 while on her way to a dentist appointment. The woman, known as “Baby 1,” was near her dental appointment when she decided to buy a 10-draw Racetrax ticket. She chose a Superfecta wager with the Bonus feature added on horses 10, 9, 7, and 1 to finish in that order. The fifth of her ten races met these conditions, and the Bonus tripled her prize. “Baby 2,” her husband, scanned

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ALAN DERSHOWITZ: The Hunter Biden Special Counsel Appointment Is Blatantly Illegal

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: The Hunter Biden Special Counsel Appointment Is Blatantly Illegal Alan M. Dershowitz on August 16, 2023 When Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that he was appointing David Weiss as special counsel, he failed to mention § 600.3(c) of the Code of Federal Regulations entitled “Qualifications of the Special Counsel.” These qualifications include the following: “The special counsel shall be selected from outside the United States government.” (Emphasis added) This requirement is the law. The regulations were authorized by Congress under 5 U.S.C. 301, 509, 510, 515-519. The attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer of the United

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‘These People Are Shameless’: Laura Ingraham Blasts DOJ Over Special Counsel Appointment

‘These People Are Shameless’: Laura Ingraham Blasts DOJ Over Special Counsel Appointment Harold Hutchison on August 11, 2023 Fox News host Laura Ingraham blasted the Department of Justice over the “shameless” assignment of David Weiss as special counsel Friday. “Just when you thought that Biden’s Justice Department couldn’t be any more of a laughingstock, they surprise you,” Ingraham said. “Merrick Garland must have thought that Aug. 11th was April 1st because his announcement that he appointed a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden was like a really bad practical joke.” Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of Weiss as special

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Kevin McCarthy Says House GOP Will ‘Pursue The Facts’ Following David Weiss’ Appointment As Special Counsel

Kevin McCarthy Says House GOP Will ‘Pursue The Facts’ Following David Weiss’ Appointment As Special Counsel Arjun Singh on August 11, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to keep investigating the plea deal the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached with Hunter Biden following the appointment of David Weiss, the U.S. attorney who led the investigation, as special counsel on Friday. Weiss’ appointment as special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden means he is not subject to supervision by the DOJ hierarchy, which is currently led by appointees of President Joe Biden, but may preclude Weiss from testifying before Congress before

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‘The Bidens Are Being Protected’: GOP Rep. Pat Fallon Reacts To Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Probe

‘The Bidens Are Being Protected’: GOP Rep. Pat Fallon Reacts To Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Probe Harold Hutchison on August 11, 2023 Republican Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas blasted the Justice Department after the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel, saying the Biden family is being “protected.” Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of Weiss as special counsel Friday to investigate allegations surrounding Hunter Biden. Biden pled not guilty to all charges after a plea bargain announced June 20 collapsed when United States District Judge Maryellen Noreika questioned both the initial plea deal and a more

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Merrick Garland’s Special Counsel Appointment May Violate DOJ’s Own Rules, Legal Experts Say

Merrick Garland’s Special Counsel Appointment May Violate DOJ’s Own Rules, Legal Experts Say Katelynn Richardson on August 11, 2023 U.S. Attorney David Weiss’ appointment Friday as special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation appears to violate a Department of Justice (DOJ) regulation requiring a special counsel to “be selected from outside the United States Government.” Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Weiss’ appointment as special counsel Friday, noting he would “continue to have the authority and the responsibility that he has previously exercised” and explaining Weiss had requested to be appointed on Tuesday. The Justice Department regulation, which governs the powers

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Legal Experts Say Weiss’ Appointment As Special Counsel Shields Investigation From Congressional Inquiries

Legal Experts Say Weiss’ Appointment As Special Counsel Shields Investigation From Congressional Inquiries Katelynn Richardson on August 11, 2023 Legal experts said Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Friday decision to appoint U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel on the investigation into criminal allegations against Hunter Biden could shield the investigation from further congressional inquiries. “The initial impact is to insulate Weiss from calls for testimony before Congress,” George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley said. Mike Davis, founder and president of the Article III Project, called Weiss a “loyal political foot soldier for Biden.” Legal experts said Friday that U.S.

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‘Protected’: Trump Campaign Responds To Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Investigation

‘Protected’: Trump Campaign Responds To Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Investigation Harold Hutchison on August 11, 2023 Former President Donald Trump’s campaign said Friday that the Biden family has been “protected by the Justice Department for decades” after the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of Weiss as special counsel to investigate allegations surrounding Hunter Biden. Biden pled not guilty in July on two misdemeanor tax charges after a negotiated plea bargain, that included pre-trial diversion for a gun charge, collapsed. “Crooked Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and the entire

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‘It’s A Farce’: 2024 GOP Primary Field Responds To Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Probe

‘It’s A Farce’: 2024 GOP Primary Field Responds To Special Counsel Appointment In Hunter Biden Probe Mary Lou Masters on August 11, 2023 U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel to continue investigating President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. Several 2024 GOP presidential candidates reacted to the news, and hope that such an appointment will help reveal to the people the truth about the Biden family’s controversial business dealings. “I think it’s about time that we saw the appointment of a special counsel to get to the bottom of not only what Hunter Biden was

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Phil Murphy announces transgender cabinet appointment

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has appointed a transgender woman to a post in his cabinet. In a historic move, New Jersey has made history by appointing its inaugural transgender cabinet official. The New Jersey Senate unanimously voted on Tuesday to officially confirm Allison Myers as the Chair and CEO of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Expressing her vision for the future, Myers addressed the Judiciary Committee prior to the vote, stating, “Moving forward, it becomes imperative to explore innovative approaches to achieve recruitment and retention objectives, while ensuring the ongoing fulfillment of public service employers’

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Brick mayor heading to superior court after Murphy appointment

BRICK, NJ – As reported by Shore News Network last August, it is official. Brick Township Mayor John Ducey will become a Superior Court judge. Ducey has been formally nominated by Governor Phil Murphy for the job. John Ducey, the only Democrat mayor elected to office in a major municipality in Ocean County where Republicans typically dominate, is stepping down. With the retirement of longtime Ocean County Superior Court Judge Mark Troncone, Ducey is the Democrat party’s handpicked successor for the seat. Ducey is one of the few Democrats with enough name and brand recognition to carry his team year

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United States Attorney Ritz Announces Appointment of Four Assistant United States Attorneys

 Memphis, TN – Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Assistant United States Attorneys for the district: Mary Morris, Jermal Blanchard, Courtney Lewis, and Bryce Phillips. All four of the new AUSAs will work out of the Memphis office. United States Attorney Ritz said: “With the hiring of Mary, Jermal, Courtney, and Bryce, we have recruited top legal talent to fulfill the Department’s mission of upholding the rule of law, protecting civil rights, and keeping Americans safe. These four attorneys are already hard at work promoting

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Appointment of District Election Officers

PORTLAND, Ore.—U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight announced today the appointment of two District Election Officers to oversee the handling of complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud in the District of Oregon for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Quinn P. Harrington and Austin Rice-Stitt will lead the office’s efforts in coordination with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program. The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring and combatting discrimination and intimidation at the polls, threats of violence directed at election officials and poll workers,

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U.S. Attorney Graves Announces Appointment of Election Day Officers

            WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves today announced the appointment of Assistant U.S. Attorneys Elizabeth Aloi and Joshua S. Rothstein to lead the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 8, 2022, general election.             Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aloi and Rothstein, of the Office’s Fraud, Public Corruption, and Civil Rights Section, will be responsible for overseeing the Office’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence

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U.S. Attorney Announces the Appointment of District Election Officer to Monitor Elections in West Tennessee

Memphis, TN – United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Scott Smith will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Scott Smith has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the Western District of Tennessee, and in that capacity is responsible for overseeing the district’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud, in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington. United States Attorney Ritz

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Maryland United States Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces New Civil Rights Section on the First Anniversary of His Appointment as U.S. Attorney

Baltimore, Maryland – On the first anniversary of his appointment as United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, announced that after a year-long assessment of the needs of the office and collaboration with the leadership of both the Civil Division and Criminal Division, the office is establishing the Civil Rights and Special Victims Section.  Sarah A. Marquardt and Paul E. Budlow have been appointed as Co-Chiefs of the new Section and Charles D. Austin has been appointed as Deputy Chief.  “This section will be a beacon for protecting civil rights and addressing victim-related crimes requiring specialized

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Williamsville Dentist Gets 45 Days in Jail for Touching Female Patient During Appointment

WLLIAMNSVILLE, NY (PRESS RELEASE) – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 75-year-old Tiberiu V. Sfintescu, also known as Vali Sfintescu, of Williamsville was sentenced this morning before Town of Tonawanda Court Justice Daniel T. Cavarello to a determinate sentence of 45 days in jail. The defendant will be required to report to the Erie County Holding Center on Monday, August 8, 2022. On May 27, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the defendant attempted to forcibly touch the intimate parts of a female patient during an appointment at his dental office on Greenhaven Terrace in the Town of

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Can’t Get A MVC Appointment in New Jersey, Mobile Service Coming to Lakewood Next Week

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Having trouble with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in disarray since Governor Phil Murphy implemented a statewide lockdown in 2020 that continues to affect services for drivers across the state? No problem, a mobile MVC station is coming to Lakewood. The National Chaplains Association has coordinated another visit by the New Jersey Mobile MVC truck to come to Lakewood on Tuesday, July 12th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You must pre-register for this event. You can click here or here to register. The MVC Mobile Unit can typically assist approximately 40 customers per visit. Services Available: Driver’s License

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American Elevator Group Expands Senior Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Transformation Officer

NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 — American Elevator Group (“AEG”), one of the fastest-growing groups of select and experienced elevator service providers in the United States, announced today that it has further expanded its executive team with the addition of Chris Dlugolecki as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). In this newly created role on AEG’s senior leadership team, Chris will report to Bryan Clairmont, Chief Operating Officer. He will hold responsibility for structuring the company for growth, with a specific focus on systems and process standardization, while leveraging the unique identities and combined strengths of its individual businesses to create an

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United States Attorney and Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Announce Appointment of Deputy Prosecutor Laurel J. Holland as a Special Assistant United States Attorney

Richland, WA – United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref and Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Andy Miller jointly announced today that Laurel J. Holland, who serves as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Benton County, has been appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) for the Eastern District of Washington. As a SAUSA, Holland will prosecute cases in both state and federal court, focusing primarily on crimes against children. In making this announcement, U.S. Attorney Waldref reiterated her office’s commitment to prosecuting federal cases in the Tri-Cities area. “The number of cases prosecuted from our Richland office has risen over

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U.S. Attorney Damian Williams Announces The Appointment Of Chief Counsel

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, today announced the appointment of Andrea Griswold as Chief Counsel to the United States Attorney.  Since March 2013, Ms. Griswold has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York.  Since June 2020, she has served as the Deputy Chief and then Co-Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force.  Prior to assuming a supervisory position in that unit, Ms. Griswold investigated and prosecuted a wide variety of significant securities fraud and public corruption cases, and also served as an Acting Chief

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Peoples Financial Services Corp. Announces the Appointment of Elisa (Lisa) Zúñiga Ramirez to its Board of Directors

SCRANTON, Pa., March 22, 2022 — On March 4, 2022, Peoples Financial Services Corp., the holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Elisa (Lisa) Zúñiga Ramirez to its Board of Directors.  As a result of Ms. Ramirez’s appointment, the Board of Directors was increased from seven members to eight members. Ms. Ramirez brings more than 30 years of executive-level experience in institutional investing and capital markets with a proven track record of value creation.  Until her retirement in 2020, she was Senior Portfolio Manager and Principal at Segal Bryant and Hamill,

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United States Attorney Announces the Appointment of Assistant United States Attorney Matthew J. Maddox to Serve as a Federal Magistrate Judge in Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. Maddox has been appointed to serve as a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.  He will sit in Baltimore, Maryland. U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron said, “Matthew’s appointment is a reflection of his tremendous service to the United States Attorney’s Office and I am excited that he will be continuing in public service as a federal judge.  Matthew is a uniquely talented and dedicated public servant, whose intellect and

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