New Jersey group slams NYC after Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak sparks urgent calls for broader prevention measures
New York, NY – A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has left 67 people sick and three dead since late July, prompting renewed demands for New York City to overhaul its…
Toms River Fire Prevention Bureau Educates Community, Children on Smoke Alarm Safety
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Inspectors from the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention are actively visiting schools this month to educate students about fire safety. The effort coincides with Fire Prevention Week…
Toms River kicks off Fire Prevention Week with demonstrations at Ocean County Mall
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Fire Prevention Week began with a series of demonstrations at the Ocean County Mall, where attendees learned about fire safety through interactive exhibits hosted by the Toms River…
Jackson Mills Fire Company to host fire prevention open house
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company #1 will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse located…
Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention emphasizes importance of home escape plans
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As the fall season begins and families prepare for back-to-school routines, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents of the critical need for a well-practiced…
U.S. Attorney’s Office and Georgia Department of Public Health to Host Opioid Prevention and Recovery Fair
“The opioid epidemic continues to bring immeasurable destruction to communities and devastation to families who have endured the tragic loss of a loved one,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Our office…
Howell Police Department Hosts Financial Fraud Prevention Seminar
Howell Township, NJ – The Howell Police Department conducted a presentation on Financial Fraud Prevention at the Equestra Clubhouse, focusing on educating local residents about safeguarding against financial scams. Detectives Robertiello and…
Howell Patrolman Receives Award for DWI Prevention Efforts
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – Howell Patrolman Alex Nastase was recently honored with the Kimberly Smith Ames award. The award was released by the Monmouth County Traffic Officers Association. It recognizes Nastase’s exceptional…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Amplifies Efforts During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Hattiesburg, Miss. – In observance of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Todd Gee and his staff are intensifying their efforts to combat human trafficking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is dedicated…
Hudson County Leaders Complete Domestic Terrorism Prevention Training
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Notable educational and law enforcement officials from Hudson County completed a training program last week aimed at preventing domestic terrorism and violence. The Tackle! Upstander Training Program, held…
Orange County Bolsters Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts
ORANGE COUNTY, NY – District Attorney David M. Hoovler and Carl LoFaro of the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System have recently announced the achievements of the Orange County Coalition to Prevent…
‘Wasn’t Well Thought Out’: Soldiers Disappointed After Army Quietly Unveils Suicide Prevention Guidance
‘Wasn’t Well Thought Out’: Soldiers Disappointed After Army Quietly Unveils Suicide Prevention Guidance Micaela Burrow on August 25, 2023 Officers and even Army officials expressed disappointment in the service’s official suicide prevention…
AIDS can be ended by 2030 with investments in prevention and treatment, UN says
GENEVA (Reuters) – It is possible to end AIDS by 2030 if countries demonstrate the political will to invest in prevention and treatment and adopt non-discriminatory laws, the United Nations said on…
CBP continues to set global standard in fight against forced labor one year of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act implementation
WASHINGTON—CBP continues to lead U.S. government efforts to eliminate goods from the supply chain made with forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR), one year after the agency…
Rash of Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported in Beachwood, Police Offer Prevention Tips
BEACHWOOD, NJ – On May 2, 2023, several residents of Beachwood, New Jersey, reported thefts of catalytic converters from their vehicles. Late model Hondas appear to be targeted, with the thefts likely…
‘Putin Protection Act’: Dem Rep Claims Prevention Of Censorship Helps Dictators
‘Putin Protection Act’: Dem Rep Claims Prevention Of Censorship Helps Dictators Harold Hutchison on March 8, 2023 Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland claimed Wednesday that legislation to prevent government agents from…
China to boost spending for COVID prevention, treatment
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s finance ministry said on Monday it will boost funding for COVID-19 prevention and control, urging local fiscal departments to step up transfer payments to rural and poor areas,…
Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office released the following statement from U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada today to commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Day…
Twitter restores suicide prevention feature after Reuters report
By Kenneth Li, Paresh Dave and Sheila Dang NEW YORK (Reuters) -Twitter Inc has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content,…
Exclusive-Twitter removes suicide prevention feature, says it’s under revamp
By Paresh Dave, Fanny Potkin and Sheila Dang (Reuters) -Twitter Inc removed a feature in the past few days that promoted suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up…
Minnesota School District ‘Illegally Excluded’ White Students From Drug Abuse Prevention Grant, Complaint Alleges
Minnesota School District ‘Illegally Excluded’ White Students From Drug Abuse Prevention Grant, Complaint Alleges Alexa Schwerha on December 9, 2022 A Minnesota school district “illegally excluded” white students from a $1.1 million…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Hate Crimes Prevention Presentation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), announced the completion of the first of a series of events designed to help community members…
Founder Of Cyberfraud Prevention Company Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Defrauding Investors Out Of Over $100 Million
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ADAM ROGAS, the co-founder and former CEO, CFO, and member of the board of directors of a…
Albany Police Department Receives Specialized Violent Crime Reduction and Prevention Technical Assistance by Justice Department’s CRI-TAC Team
ALBANY, Ga. – In an effort spear-headed by the Albany Police Department (APD) and provided at no cost to the city, a team of subject matter experts in policing from the Justice…
Analysis-Eisai’s trial success raises hope for Alzheimer’s prevention
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – Clear evidence this week that Eisai and Biogen’s drug lecanemab slows cognitive decline in early stage dementia has galvanized efforts among Alzheimer’s researchers toward a tantalizing…
Fentanyl Seizures at Border Continue to Spike, Making San Diego a National Epicenter for Fentanyl Trafficking; U.S. Attorney’s Office Prioritizes Prosecutions and Prevention Programs
Assistant U. S. Attorney Adam Gordon (619) 546-6720 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 12, 2022 SAN DIEGO – More deadly fentanyl is being seized by border officials in San Diego and Imperial…
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