Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Brick Township Police Report Increase in Shoplifting Arrests in December
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Street Crimes Unit (SCU) has reported an increase in shoplifting incidents and arrests during the month of December, particularly at Target and Ulta stores in…
Annapolis Police Chief Responds to Increase in Shootings Citywide
ANNAPOLIS, MD – On December 27, at around 10:38 AM, Annapolis Police responded to gunfire in the 1200 block of Madison Street. Officers at the scene reported three suspects in all-black attire…
Thai govt set to further increase spending in 2025 fiscal year
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand is planning a larger budget deficit of 713 billion baht ($20.71 billion) for the 2025 fiscal year and higher spending of 3.6 trillion baht that year, the government…
New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increase Taxes Effect on Monday, Here’s How Much
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase to $15.13 per hour for most workers starting January 1, 2024. This adjustment marks a significant step, surpassing the $15 target established by…
Biden’s Tenure Marked By Major Increase In Illegal Migrant Entries To These US Territories
Biden’s Tenure Marked By Major Increase In Illegal Migrant Entries To These US Territories Jennie Taer on December 23, 2023 The Biden administration’s tenure has been marked by a major surge in…
Bill Seeks to Increase Male Educators of Color Mentorship Fund In New Jersey
The Senate Education Committee recently gave a favorable report on Senate Bill No. 1660, introducing the “Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program.” This three-year initiative, spearheaded by the Commissioner of Education,…
New Jersey Senator Seeks Increase in Telehealth Reimbursement Rate
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee has approved legislation extending pay parity for telehealth services through the end of 2024. Sponsored by Senator Vin Gopal (D-Monmouth),…
After Increase in Package Thefts Nationwide; Local Police Issue Warnings
LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP, PA – The Lower Gwynedd Township Police Department reports a significant rise in package thefts across the country during the holiday season. Thieves, including organized crime rings, are following…
US CDC says there’s urgent need to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
(Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday issued an alert urging healthcare providers to increase immunization coverage for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The health…
Disney, Comcast increase US ad spending on Instagram after dropping Musk’s X – report
By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Big U.S. companies including Walt Disney and Comcast increased advertising spending on Instagram after pausing commercials on X last month, according to Sensor Tower, as marketers flee…
Japan’s TSE to ask companies with subsidiary listings to increase disclosure – Nikkei
(Reuters) – The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) will ask listed companies with publicly traded subsidiaries or equity affiliates to increase disclosure about corporate governance, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday. TSE is looking…
Russia to end rate hiking cycle with final increase to 16% on Friday
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will raise interest rates to 16% on Friday, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, with inflation pressure exacerbated by labour shortages and…
Boston Police Warn of Increase in Roofie, Ketamine Spiked Drinks Citywide
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Police Department has alerted the public to the dangers of drugs such as Rohypnol (‘roofie’), GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), and Ketamine being used to spike drinks. These substances,…
Toms River Schools Face Increase in Disadvantaged Non-English Speaking Students
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The demographics in the northern section of Toms River, known as North Dover. Once seen as one of the more affluent areas of the town with large single-family…
New York Sending More State Police to Cities As Violent Hate Crimes Increase
New York City is touted as one of the most progressive cities in America, yet there is so much violent crime and hate crime throughout the once-tolerant city. In response, Governor Kathleen…
Black Friday Sales Show Modest Increase, E-Commerce Gains Prominence
NEW YORK – Mastercard SpendingPulse reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. retail sales on Black Friday compared to last year, excluding automotive sales. This figure, not adjusted for inflation, fell short of…
Police Chief Notes Increase in Retail Thefts
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – District Attorney John J. Flynn, alongside Cheektowaga Police Department Chief Brian Gould, addressed the rising concern of retail theft in Erie County. Speaking at the Walden Galleria, they emphasized…
China aviation regulator head, US ambassador seek increase of flights
BEIJING (Reuters) – The head of China’s civil aviation regulator, Song Zhiyong, met with the U.S. Ambassador in Beijing Nicholas Burns, and exchanged views on pushing for a substantial increase in flights…
NATO examining permanent increase of troops in Kosovo -Stoltenberg
PRISTINA (Reuters) -NATO is looking into a more permanent increase in the number of troops in the Western Balkans to keep tensions under control, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday. The…
Investors increase holdings of weight-loss drug makers’ shares in Q3 -filings
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some big investors showed increased appetite for weight-loss drug makers in the third quarter, piling in to shares of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk amid…
EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Video sharing app TikTok and social media platform X both need to step up their efforts to counter illegal hate speech, European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said after…
Airbus edges towards 2023 delivery goal after 18% increase in Oct
PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus needs to deliver 161 aircraft in the last two months of the year to reach its full-year delivery target, fractionally below the performance seen in the closing stages…
Iran Using Group Behind Attacks On US Troops In The Middle East To Increase Pressure On White House
Iran Using Group Behind Attacks On US Troops In The Middle East To Increase Pressure On White House Micaela Burrow on November 5, 2023 The recent spate of rocket and drone attacks…
Zombie Foreclosures On the Decline in New Jersey as America Sees Overall Increase
IRVINE, CA – Residential properties vacated by homeowners in foreclosure—known as “zombie foreclosures”—increased slightly in the fourth quarter, signaling a persistent challenge as the U.S. emerges from pandemic-era protections. Data from ATTOM…
Airlines increase seat capacity on Spain flights by 15% this winter -AENA
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish airport operator Aena said on Monday that airlines have increased seat supply by 15% for flights to and from Spain this coming winter compared with last year. Carriers…
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