SWAT teams to descend on Kearny neighborhood but officials say it’s only a drill
Kearny, NJ – Residents near Oakwood Avenue could be forgiven for thinking something serious was unfolding as armored vehicles and tactical gear-clad officers appeared on their quiet streets—but the dramatic police presence…
US, Chinese officials discuss law enforcement issues including fentanyl
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. and Chinese officials, in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, discussed cooperating on law enforcement issues including the illicit flow of synthetic drugs such as fentanyl, the U.S.…
AI advances risk facilitating cyber crime, top US officials say
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Advances in artificial intelligence may facilitate hacking, scamming and money laundering by reducing the technical know-how required to carry out such crimes, top U.S. law…
Maryland Officials Warn of Impending Snow Storm
MARYLAND – The National Weather Service has issued a warning about impending weather impacts including snow, rain, and potential ice conditions expected to hit Maryland this weekend. Residents are asked to prepare…
Bethlehem Township Officials Declare Snow Emergency
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, PA – The Township of Bethlehem, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, has declared a Snow Emergency effective from 12 pm Saturday, until 6 am Sunday. The declaration was announced by the…
Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and phone scams. The FBI has reported phishing…
At December meeting, some Fed officials mulled end to balance sheet cuts
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some Federal Reserve officials are ready to talk about what it would take for the central bank to stop the ongoing shrinkage of its…
Biden Admin Calls Israeli Officials ‘Irresponsible’ For Suggesting Palestinian Relocation
Biden Admin Calls Israeli Officials ‘Irresponsible’ For Suggesting Palestinian Relocation Jake Smith on January 2, 2024 The Biden administration said Tuesday that Israeli officials were being “irresponsible” in suggesting that Palestinians could…
Twin Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv injure 21, officials say
KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Twin Russian missile strikes on central Kharkiv on Saturday injured at least 21 people, Ukrainian officials said. The Kharkiv regional chief prosecutor said two boys aged 14 and 16…
Mexico, US officials discuss urgency to reopen border crossings- Mexico minister
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Foreign Minister Alicia Barce said on Wednesday she spoke with U.S. authorities about the importance of reopening border crossings, following the shutdown of some passages by the…
As New Jersey Gas Car Ban Looms, Officials Announce EV Battery Recycling Plan
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislature has passed the pioneering Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act (S3723/A5365), establishing a comprehensive system for lithium-ion vehicle battery recycling. This legislation, led by Senator…
New Jersey is the Pothole State and Officials Call for Better Service and Tracking
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to include pothole information in their annual…
Toms River Officials Bid Farewell to Mayor Maurice Hill
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After a tumultuous four-year tenure, Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill’s last day in office will be on December 31st. On January 1st, Councilman Daniel Rodrick will replace Hill…
India’s FY25 steel demand to be slower as elections loom – analysts, officials
By Neha Arora NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s steel demand will likely slow in the next financial year beginning March as a mammoth general election will delay government projects and infrastructure spending,…
Ex-US, NATO officials call on Congress to pass new Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 40 former top U.S. and NATO diplomats and defense officials on Monday urged Congress to approve new aid for Ukraine, warning that losing its war with Russia…
Hackensack Grapples with Widespread Flooding, City Officials Urge Caution
HACKENSACK, NJ — Following an overnight deluge, Hackensack is confronting extensive flooding across the city. Authorities strongly advise against driving through inundated areas, emphasizing the significant risks involved, including potential vehicle damage,…
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked two more ships in Red Sea
By Ahmed Elimam, Phil Stewart and Terje Solsvik DUBAI/TEL AVIV/OSLO (Reuters) -Yemen’s Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the…
US officials head to Europe to talk Russia oil price cap enforcement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. Treasury Department officials will head to Europe next week to discuss enforcing the price cap on Russian oil with government officials and private business leaders, the agency…
Militant attack kills three Pakistani police officers – officials
By Saud Mehsud DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan police said three officers were killed on Friday near the northwestern Afghan border during a gun battle that also killed three militants,…
US officials say Russians hackers are launching potential SolarWinds-style operations
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials say that Russian hackers are targeting servers hosting outdated versions of software made by the Czech tech company JetBrains for potential SolarWinds-style espionage operations. In…
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Justice Department Officials Meet with Law Enforcement Officials in Indianapolis
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta delivered remarks at the Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Summit, which brings together federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners across the…
US puts sanctions on two former Afghan officials for corruption
By Arshad Mohammed and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it put sanctions on two former Afghan officials and 44 related entities for a corruption scheme in…
New Jersey Seeks to Strip Benefits, Pensions from Public Officials Not Convicted of Crimes
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill is under consideration in New Jersey, aiming to intensify pension forfeiture regulations for public officials. This bill requires the board of trustees of any state or…
Jackson Officials Oppose State Push to Decrease Parking Requirements for High Density Housing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ -A bill in the New Jersey legislature seeks to reduce required parking spot minimums on new high-density and residential construction projects if they are built close to existing mass…
Laredo CBP, HSI officials advise Christmas gift shoppers to avoid counterfeit, dubious origin goods that pose consumer safety, U.S. economic security risks
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations officials gathered at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge for an illustrative event to advise the public through local media this holiday…
Brick Township Officials Say Beach Badges Make for a Great Holiday Gift Idea
BRICK, NJ – Season beach badges and parking passes for the 2024 season at Brick Beach will be available for purchase starting Monday, December 11. The sale, coinciding with the holiday season,…
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