NJ appliance company pleads guilty after air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and a death
Newark, NJ – A New Jersey-based appliance company has pleaded guilty in federal court for failing to report a dangerous fire risk tied to its portable air conditioners — a defect now…
Former Queens couple indicted for wage theft scheme targeting cleaning company workers
QUEENS, N.Y. — A former Queens husband and wife have been indicted for allegedly stealing wages from employees of two cleaning companies they operated, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday. Christian…
Major Wind Company Wants Out of Phil Murphy’s Offshore Energy Project
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Shell and EDF Renewables, is seeking to withdraw from its flagship New Jersey offshore wind project just months after publicly…
Harbeson man arrested for burglary at Indian River Volunteer Fire Company
MILLSBORO, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a 52-year-old Harbeson man in connection with a burglary at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company that occurred overnight Wednesday. Troopers began investigating the incident…
DPW official charged for stealing fuel from county gas depot for private company
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A supervisor in the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been charged with multiple offenses, including official misconduct, in connection with the unauthorized use of county-owned diesel…
New Jersey CEO pleads guilty to $212 million investor fraud scheme tied to healthcare company
NEWARK, N.J. – The former CEO of a publicly traded healthcare services firm pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in a scheme that defrauded investors out of hundreds of millions…
Many New Jersey Amazon shoppers could be entitled to refund as company fixes refund error
TRENTON, NJ — Hey, New Jerseyans, you better double check your Amazon statements, because it looks like the online retail giant has shortchanged some of its customers who returned items and demanded…
After banning plastic straws and bags, Murphy lures major global plastic company to New Jersey
A new plastics factory is coming to New Jersey. The bad news is, the company could find itself having problems selling some of its products in the state. Environmental concerns aside, Phil…
Lakewood Father and Son Sentenced to Prison in $70 Million Federal Real Estate Fraud Scam
NEWARK, NJ — Four real estate investors have been sentenced in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud financial institutions by submitting falsified documents to secure inflated multimillion-dollar loans for commercial and multifamily properties…
Federally Funded Shipping Company GEODIS to Lay Off Over 400 Employees in New Jersey
Monroe Township, NJ – A French company with millions of dollars in U.S. government contracts is laying off hundreds of employees in New Jersey in light of the federal government’s actions to…
New York seeks to refine fossil fuel company shakedowns for climate change funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill introduced in the New York State Senate seeks to refine and expand the state’s Climate Change Superfund Act, strengthening cost recovery measures against fossil fuel companies and…
New Jersey Lawmakers Seek State Department Review of E-ZPass Contract With China Linked Company
Sen. Pennacchio urges State Department review of E-ZPass contract over security concerns TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) has called on the U.S. State Department to review a $1.7 billion…
Over 6,000 Homes Without Power in Toms River as Power Company Woes Continue
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River residents are celebrating President’s Day Weekend the same way Abraham Lincoln and George Washington did, without power. As high winds swept through Ocean County this evening,…
New Jersey school bus company owner sentenced to five years for endangering students’ safety
TRENTON, NJ — The owner of an Essex County-based school bus company was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison for endangering students by hiring unqualified drivers, failing to perform drug…
Two charged in $300K theft scheme targeting Holmdel company
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Two men have been charged with orchestrating a scheme to steal nearly $300,000 from a Holmdel-based company through a fraudulent pest control business and stolen credit-card information, Monmouth County…
Doritos Shows Off Square Chip as Company Explores New Direction
In an unexpected twist that has left snack enthusiasts both baffled and excited, Doritos has announced a novel addition to its iconic lineup: square chips. The revelation came during the Food and…
Florida Company Takes Control of New Jersey’s Diggerland, America’s Only Construction Themed Amusement Park
WINDERMERE, Fla. — Innovative Attraction Management (IAM), a leader in entertainment and leisure industry management services, has announced its acquisition of Diggerland USA, the unique West Berlin, N.J., theme park where guests…
Parents sue Howell Township Schools and bus company after aide accused of hitting autistic boy
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The parents of a nonverbal autistic boy have filed a lawsuit against the Howell Township School District, private bus company First Student, and others, alleging that a bus…
New Jersey and New York attorneys general secure settlements with company over illegal no-poach agreements
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements with two building services companies accused of using illegal no-poach agreements that restricted…
Police and utility company searches for source of possible gas leak in North Jersey
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. — Authorities in Hackettstown and neighboring communities are responding to reports of a strong gas odor that has prompted concern among residents across multiple municipalities. The Hackettstown Police Department confirmed…
The Sad Reality of What Happened to the Cast of Three’s Company
“Three’s Company,” the iconic sitcom that aired from 1977 to 1984, introduced us to a quirky trio and their eccentric neighbors, delivering laughs that still resonate today. Let’s catch up with the…