Debt relief and vacation ahead for $50K lottery winner
Delaware, OH – A $50 scratch-off ticket turned into a $50,000 prize for one lucky Ohio player who recently hit big on the Billion instant game. John purchased the winning ticket at…
Middlesex County woman pleads guilty to $194K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…
New Jersey lawmaker slams Trenton Democrats for rejecting GOP energy cost relief proposals
TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Jim Holzapfel on Tuesday condemned Trenton Democrats for voting down two Republican-backed amendments aimed at reducing energy costs and increasing oversight of New Jersey’s utility regulators. The…
Sherrill warns clean energy will cost you and arm and a leg, drive up bills as NJ voters demand relief
Trenton, NJ — Rep. Mikie Sherrill, now running for governor, is telling New Jersey residents to brace for higher energy costs as the state pushes toward clean power — but she says…
South Jersey man scammed elderly woman out of $185,000, scammed COVID-19 relief program out of $1.4 million
NEWARK, N.J. – A Washington Township man pleaded guilty Thursday to a scheme that defrauded the IRS of over $1.4 million in COVID-19 tax credits and to stealing more than $180,000 from…
Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash on X over tax relief bill in early preview of NJ governor’s race
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill traded sharp criticism on social media this week over a proposed federal tax bill, offering voters a glimpse of the escalating rhetoric…
New Jersey about to get hit with 20% energy rate hike, here’s what you can do
NEWARK, N.J. — Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has amended its May 7 filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide additional short-term relief for customers…
New Jersey Pollen Levels Reach Peak: How to Avoid Allergies, What to Expect, and When Relief Is Coming
As spring blooms across New Jersey, pollen levels are hitting their peak, triggering sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for millions of residents. In April and May 2025, tree pollen from oak, birch,…
Governor Murphy wants COVID-19 relief funds four years after pandemic’s end
Trenton, NJ – Four years after the COVID-19 curve was flattened and lockdowns lifted, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is locked in a heated dispute with the Trump administration over federal funds…
Egg Prices Drop Below $3, Bringing Relief to New Jersey and Beyond
In a welcome turn of events for consumers across New Jersey and the United States, egg prices on the wholesale market have dipped below $3 per dozen, signaling a potential end to…
New York Theatre owner pleads guilty to $1.8M COVID relief fraud scheme
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The owner of the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls has pleaded guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs out of more than $1.8 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
New Jersey lawmakers criticize governor’s budget, call for tax relief
TRENTON, N.J. – Republican lawmakers from New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District criticized Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed FY2026 budget, arguing it exacerbates the state’s affordability crisis by increasing spending rather than prioritizing tax…
New Jersey Offers Post-Conviction Relief for DWI on Allegedly Faulty Tests
New Jersey Offers Post-Conviction Relief for Affected DWI Cases **Trenton, NJ** - The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General announced that individuals who were arrested or convicted for Driving While Intoxicated…
Hampton landlord sentenced to 17 years for using black tennants’ names for COVID-19 relief fraud
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Hampton landlord who engaged in a scheme of racial harassment, fraud, and abuse targeting low-income minority tenants was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in federal prison, according…
Biden Pledges $1 Billion to African Relief As American Hurricane Victims Left Out in Cold
President Joe Biden’s recent pledge of over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Africa has ignited debates, especially among Americans in the South grappling with the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.…
Two Mississippi women indicted in $65 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal grand jury has returned a 53-count indictment charging Renata Walton, 44, and Nicole Jones, 36, both of Olive Branch, Mississippi, with orchestrating multiple schemes to defraud the…
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office leads relief effort for students after Hurricane Helene
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit rallied community support to help students and families recover from the devastating storm. Within…
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…
A New Jersey tax preparer is accused of inflating client refunds and misusing COVID-19 relief funds in a fraud scheme totaling over $1 million.
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey tax preparer faces a 16-count federal indictment for allegedly falsifying tax returns and fraudulently obtaining funds from COVID-19 relief programs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.…
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…
West Virginia woman faked business operation to scam federal goverment out of COVID-19 relief funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A St. Albans woman was sentenced Friday to five years of federal probation and ordered to pay $25,830 in restitution after admitting to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…