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Miami woman indicted in Maryland for pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
BALTIMORE, MD – A Miami woman has been indicted on 16 federal charges for her alleged role in a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme that targeted state agencies, including the Maryland Department…
Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…
Ten Things New Jersey and Other Places Did During the Pandemic That Went Too Far
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…
Federal economist admits faking illness to work private job during pandemic
Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain sick leave pay while secretly working a second full-time job…
Menendez Leads New Jersey Democrat Opposition Against Bill to Extend Pandemic Fraud Statute of Limitations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Extending the statute of limitations on pandemic era fraudsters who stole billions of dollars during one of America’s darkest hours should have been a bi-partisan effort. It wasn’t. New…
Here Are 10 Crazy Things Governments Including New Jersey Did to During the COVID-19 Pandemic
TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…
Murphy reflects on pandemic response, credits Trump for early cooperation, Gateway Tunnel project
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reflected on his administration’s early response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the Trump administration’s role in assisting New Jersey during the crisis while also highlighting areas…
The three men face significant penalties for allegedly exploiting a pandemic relief program designed to support struggling businesses.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal grand jury has indicted three Metro East men on 13 counts for their alleged roles in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud scheme, the…
Outdoor Dining in New Jersey is Here to Stay as Governor Signs Order Extending Pandemic Novelty
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law on Monday legislation making outdoor dining a permanent feature for New Jersey restaurants and bars. Initially implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, the temporary…
Queens Man Charged with Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud
Queens Man Charged with Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud **Queens, NY** - Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has charged Humayun Kabir with grand larceny and related crimes. He allegedly misappropriated pandemic relief funds…
Barack Obama Blames Trump for Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths During COVID Pandemic
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama criticized his successor, Donald J. Trump, for his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that ignoring preparedness measures resulted in hundreds of thousands of preventable…
New Jesey Gets Slap on Wrist by Justice Department Over Deadly Failures at Veterans Homes During Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have filed a complaint against the state of New Jersey and…
New Jersey Courts to Hold Trials for Unpaid Parking Tickets for First Time Since Pandemic
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey judiciary will resume enforcement of penalties for parking ticket violations starting Oct. 1, 2024, after a temporary pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move marks a…
New Jersey and New York Were Among the Top Five Most Restrictive Pandemic States
The COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on daily life across the United States, with states implementing a range of restrictions to curb the virus’s spread. Here’s a rundown of the five…
Governments Are Still Paying People for Temporary Pandemic Jobs
White House Continues Funding Pandemic Response Staff Despite End of Public Health Emergency TRENTON, NJ — It’s not sure how many pandemic-era employees such as contact tracers are still working in New…
Trenton Man Receives 16-Year Sentence for Pandemic Violent Crime Spree
TRENTON, NJ – Joshua M. Perez, a 25-year-old resident of Trenton, has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison following a series of violent crimes, including armed carjackings and robberies. The…
Fauci Aide Deleted Emails to Obstruct Congress Investigation into Pandemic Response
NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak testified that a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly violated the agency’s public records policy by disposing of certain emails. The aide, Dr. David Morens,…
More Americans Maxing Out Credit Cards And Failing To Make Payments Than During Pandemic
The share of Americans who failed to make a payment on their credit card debt rose above levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, led by those who have maxed out their credit…
BETSY McCAUGHEY: Trusting China Could Lead To Another Catastrophic Pandemic
It’s one thing to die from natural causes. Worse, to die from a disease leaked by Chinese scientists in a lab and allowed to wipe out millions. That is now almost certainly…
Two Individuals Arrested for Defrauding Canadian Company that Sought to Purchase Protective Surgical Masks at Outset of Covid-19 Pandemic
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and James Smith, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), announced the arrests and charges. Earlier…
Albany Woman Sentenced for Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK — Jamie Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Albany, was sentenced today to over three years in prison for her role in a scheme to fraudulently claim $701,441 in unemployment…
Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme
A former Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident who helped other individuals procure more than 30 false and fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans, valued at more than $600,000, was sentenced on March 8, 2024, to…
Governor Touts Pandemic Success Despite New Jersey Being Second Most Deadly in America
TRENTON, NJ – During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey had a higher death rate than 49 other states in America. Despite desperate lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and long-term social distancing policies, New Jersyans…
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic
Teacher Absences Put Strain On Schools As Student Learning Loss Drags On Following Pandemic Brandon Poulter on February 19, 2024 Teacher absences around the U.S. are spiking as learning loss caused by…
US hospitals see post pandemic catch-up behind insurer healthcare costs
By Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) – Americans are catching up on healthcare missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend driven by heart procedures and outpatient orthopedic surgeries that likely won’t…
Former Broker Sentenced for $1.2 Million Fraud and Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
TRENTON, NJ – A man from Monmouth County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for defrauding investors of over $1.2 million and illicitly securing a $96,000 loan intended…
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