Ocean County hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5-11
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County is hosting vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 in the coming weeks and warning parents against the possible side …
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Pair indicted for defrauding COVID-19 benefit programs
Seattle – A Seattle area pair was indicted today in the Western District of Washington, for more than $1 million in fraud on COVID-19 relief …
DC Government Used ‘Highly Sensitive’ Phone Location Records To Track Covid Spread
The Washington, D.C., government used phone GPS records provided by a private data broker to track citizens in order to study the spread of COVID-19, …
Mayor of Stonecrest and bookkeeper arraigned on federal charges relating to theft of COVID-19 relief funds
ATLANTA – Jason Lary, the Mayor of Stonecrest, Georgia, has been arraigned on federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and federal program theft. The charges …
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Texas woman pleaded guilty today to her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently claim COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Donna Wasson, 37, of San …
New Jersey Senators say natural immunity should be recognized to satisfy vaccination requirements
By Joe Pennacchio and Michael Testa,Senators, New Jersey Senator Joe Pennacchio and Senator Michael Testa have introduced legislation that could allow a person’s naturally developed …
With the election behind him, Phil Murphy scales back COVID-19 briefings to once weekly
TRENTON, NJ – One of the advantages New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy had during the 2021 election against Jack Ciattarelli was his three times weekly …
Long Lines Expected At Border, Airports As COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Ease
Long lines are expected at land ports of entry and airports as travel restrictions ease to enter the U.S. on Monday, Forbes reported. Foreign travelers …
BREAKING: Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit temporarily halted the Biden administration’s rule requiring employers with over 100 workers to mandate COVID-19 …
New Jersey’s COVID-19 numbers now greater than Florida’s where mask and vaccine mandates are banned
TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey has the most comprehensive set of executive orders geared toward fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s something New …
Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric Wade …
Rhode Island Man Arrested for Unemployment Fraud Scheme Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man was arrested today in Michigan and charged in federal court in Boston in connection with his alleged involvement in …
Lawrence Woman Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Lawrence woman was sentenced today in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Raquel Pena, 40, …
Monroe County Man Charged With $450,000 In Covid-Relief Fraud
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on November 2, 2021, Julian J. Levons, age 64, of Henryville, …
Statement from AG Alan Wilson on OSHA’s private employer vaccine mandate
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following statement after OSHA released the details of its private employer vaccine mandate. “This …
Maryland School System Told Students There Is A ‘Dual Pandemic’ — COVID-19 And ‘Systemic Racism’
The most populous county in Maryland has implemented “psychoeducational lessons” that tell students there is a “dual pandemic” involving COVID-19 and “systemic racism,” according to …
Biden Administration Hit With Lawsuits Challenging Vaccine Mandate
Multiple groups filed lawsuits Thursday against the Biden administration, challenging the legality of its vaccine mandate for private companies. President Joe Biden announced on Sept. …
West Haven City Employee Charged in COVID Relief Funds Fraud Scheme
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal …
NYC Public Schools Plan To Give COVID-19 Shots To Elementary Students
New York City Public Schools will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to elementary students at one-day vaccine clinics at school sites starting next week, following federal approval …
HPV Vaccine Cuts Rate Of Cervical Cancer By Almost 90%
The vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) decreases cervical cancer rates by nearly 90%, according to a study published by The Lancet on Wednesday. Cervical cancers …
Maryland man pleads guilty to fraud scheme purporting to sell COVID-19 vaccines
BALTIMORE – Odunayo “Baba” Oluwalade, age 25, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, pleaded guilty Oct. 29 to a federal wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a …
Arkansas Man Charged in $100 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in the Western District of Arkansas returned an indictment yesterday charging an Arkansas man who owned or managed numerous diagnostic testing …
Past President of Broward County Democratic Black Caucus Guilty of Defrauding Covid-19 Relief Program
Miami, Florida – Today, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before the Honorable Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, 28-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Florida resident Damara Holness pled guilty to a …
Stoneham Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
BOSTON – A Stoneham man pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance using stolen personal information. Daniel …
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio says 9,000 city employees fired for being unvaccinated
NEW YORK CITY, NY – New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has announced that 9,000 city workers have been terminated for non-compliance with the …
Justice Department Secures Settlement With Rite Aid Corporation To Make Its Online Covid-19 Vaccine Portal Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Justice Department announced an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) settlement …
Attorney General James Secures $4.4 Million in Refunds for Customers Who Had Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19
TFS and Affiliate Websites Denied Refunds to Thousands of New York Consumers and Out-of-State Purchasers TFS and Affiliate Websites Will Guarantee Refunds Going Forward for …
Get a Boost: Governor Hogan, State Health Officials Urge Marylanders with Comorbidities to Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following final CDC approval, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the updated status of COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in the State of Maryland and the …
Maryland’s COVID-19 Health Metrics Continue to Decline, 98% of Seniors Vaccinated
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s COVID-19 health metrics continue to decline across the board, as the state has achieved 98% of seniors receiving at least one dose of …
Prisons Short Staffed Due To COVID-19 Risks, Officers Retiring And Quitting
U.S. prisons are experiencing staffing shortages as officers retire, quit and risks associated with COVID-19, the Associated Press reported on Monday. Corrections officers are exposed …
Fully vaccinated Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement comes as her boss, President Joe Biden departed the U.S. to Europe …
‘People will die’ in NYC as 35% of firefighters could be taken off the job for vaccine mandate non-compliance
People will die in New York City. That’s the message being delivered by Andrew Ansbro, President of the New York City Uniformed Firefighters Association in …
Fully vaccinated Democrat progressive rock star Bon Jovi has COVID-19
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – New Jersey’s progressive rocker Jon Bon Jovi has announced he has COVID-19. Bon Jovi, 59, has been an ally of President Joe …
Windsor Mill Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Fraud Scheme Purporting to Sell COVID-19 Vaccines
Baltimore, Maryland – Odunayo “Baba” Oluwalade, age 25, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a federal wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a …
Georgia man admits submitting false information to obtain COVID-19 disaster relief funding
DUBLIN, GA: A Laurens County, Georgia man has admitted lying to obtain a COVID-19 disaster relief loan and using a large portion of the money …
U.S. Consumer Spending Grew Slowly In September Amid High COVID-19 Cases, Supply Chain Problems and Rising Inflation
U.S. consumer spending growth slowed in September, and income dropped due to high COVID-19 cases, supply shortages, rising inflation, and ending unemployment benefits. Consumer spending …
Monroe Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds and Money Laundering
SHREVEPORT, La. – A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging a Monroe, Louisiana man with fraudulently obtaining more than $1.1 million in Paycheck …
Louisiana Man Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds and Money Laundering
A federal grand jury in Shreveport, Louisiana, returned an indictment yesterday charging a Louisiana man with fraudulently obtaining more than $1.1 million in Paycheck Protection …
Florida has lowest COVID-19 7 day average in America
Tallahassee, Fla. – As a result of Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership and data-driven approach free of mandates, the State of Florida has one of the lowest …
Phil Murphy denies Project Veritas claim of blanket vaccination after election
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Two days after a paid consultant and senior advisor of Governor Phil Murphy’s staff was caught on a hidden video saying the …
NIH Director Violated Agency Policy By ‘Intentionally’ Misrepresenting Natural COVID Immunity Study, Watchdog Alleges
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins “intentionally misrepresented” the conclusions of an August study on people with natural immunity from COVID-19 in violation of …
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy dodges Project Veritas over vaccine mandate video drop
TRENTON, NJ – James O’Keefe, who runs the controversial Project Veritas this week dropped two videos of Phil Murphy and Democrat party staffers boasting about …
The truth was Murphy’s first recorded death of the COVID-19 crisis senator says after bombshell Project Veritas video
by Senator Joe Pennacchio A bombshell video released Monday by Project Veritas uncovered alarming revelations from inside Governor Murphy’s re-election campaign. In the recording, two individuals …
Senior Phil Murphy advisor says Governor will impose vaccine mandate after election, Project Veritas exposes
TRENTON, NJ – James O’Keefe and his controversial Project Veritas announced this weekend that it will be releasing bombshell hidden camera recorded video from inside …
Manhattan Man Pleads Guilty To $6.9 Million Scheme To Defraud Loan Program Intended To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that MARCUS FRAZIER pled guilty to carrying out a fraudulent …
Watch: Joe Biden coughs into his hand, then shakes Phil Murphy’s hand
KEARNY, NJ – U.S. President Joe Biden visited the New Jersey Transit Meadowlands Maintenance Center on Monday and after he gave his speech, in which …
Star-Ledger predicts Phil Murphy will toughen COVID-19 restrictions, launch vaccine passport after the election
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is in a pickle. The progressive liberal side of him wants to lock everything down and roll …
Star-Ledger editorial board calling for vaccine passports in New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper today is calling for vaccine passports for the Garden State and slamming progressive Governor Phil Murphy …
Big Tech Companies Are Defying Texas’ Vaccine Mandate Ban
Major tech companies are continuing to require their employees to be vaccinated at their Texas facilities, in violation of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning …
Bloomfield police officer loses battle with COVID-19
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own this weekend after one of their detectives succumbed after …