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Biden Administration Bails Out Teamsters Pension Plan

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Ridgewood NJ, Biden Administration announced a $35.8 billion bailout of the Teamsters’ Central States Pension Fund (which Jimmy Hoffa gave to the mob to build casinos in Vegas in the 1950s and 1960s). That’s just over $100,000 for each person covered by the pension plan.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Hold Collection to Aid Retirement Needs to Eligible Catholic Religious Institutes

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Newark NJ,  the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) announces that on Dec. 10-11, 2022, the Archdiocese of Newark will hold the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection in parishes throughout the archdiocese.

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Wayne Couple Fall Prey to the “grandparent bail scam.”

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Wayne NJ, “grandparent bail scam.” strikes again , two men from New York are facing charges and accused of scamming a couple in Wayne Township. Police say 18-year-old Ernis Nusevic, of Yonkers, and 26-year-old Lenny Gomez, of the Bronx, were charged with conspiracy and criminal attempt to commit theft by deception.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Open Second Mercy House Location in Jersey City

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Jersey City NJ,  The Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office will open a second location of The Mercy House — its resource and referral center that provides a wide variety of assistance to all in need — at 20 Greenville Avenue in Jersey City on Monday, December 5, at 11 a.m.

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Freight Rail Strike Could Prove Devastating to the US Economy

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Ridgewood NJ, pressure is on for railroad unions and management to reach a labor deal before a potential freight rail strike hits the U.S. in 10 days. Negotiations have been ongoing since September, but with both sides failing to reach an agreement, President Biden ordered Congress to step in before the Dec. 9 deadline.

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NJ Real Estate Developer and Attorney Both Admit to Multimillion-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme

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Watchung NJ, a New Jersey real estate developer and attorney each admitted today to conspiring to orchestrate a mortgage fraud scheme that led to over $3.5 million in losses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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One woman and her family and friends will help provide catered meals for over 500 families this Thanksgiving

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Paterson NJ, in the fall of 2020, with COVID-19 at its peak, Karen Abrams and her family were moved by the many stories of those in need, and the organizations serving the community who help them.

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Catholic Charities to give out thousands of pounds of food just in time for Thanksgiving, and over 5,000 Christmas and holiday gifts

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Paterson NJ, “Hunger and poverty are their own epidemics, especially during this critical time.  With so many of our sisters and brothers struggling, organizations like Catholic Charities are a lifeline.  Last Thanksgiving, we gave out over 8,000 turkeys and chickens to those most in need, and over 5,000 Christmas and holiday gifts. The support from the community is incredible and always needed,” said Scott Milliken, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson CEO.

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Former Democrat Political Staffer Admits Role in Scheme to Defraud Campaigns and Political Action Committees

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Elizabeth NJ, a Union County man who previously served as a staff member in the Democrat New Jersey Senate today admitted his role in a conspiracy to falsely inflate the invoices that a political consultant submitted to various campaigns, political action committees, and IRS 501(c)(4) organizations, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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NJ State Police Charge Six During Seven-Month Auto-Theft Investigation Linking Suspects to $3 Million Worth of Stolen High-End Vehicles

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Millstone NJ,  The New Jersey State Police have charged six suspects and dismantled an auto theft ring in New Jersey and New York linked to the theft of more than 30 high-end vehicles worth more than $3 million during a seven-month investigation.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Distribute 200 Free Turkeys to Families in Need

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Newark NJ,  the Mercy House, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, will distribute approximately 200 free turkeys to families in need during its Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway on Tuesday, November 22, at 11 a.m.

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Middlesex Man Charged with Threatening to Attack Synagogue

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Sayreville NJ, a Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Darius Mayfield, Republican Congressional candidate for the 12th district of New Jersey

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East Brunswick NJ, Darius Mayfield is out of our district but he is a great guy and a great campaigner .

With only a day left of early voting ahead of the November 8th midterm election, Darius Mayfield, Republican Congressional candidate for the 12 th district of New Jersey, asked residents for their vote to help put an end to the Democrats’ destructive economic and social policies.

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“Billy” Prempeh for New Jersey’s 9th congressional district

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Paterson NJ, “Billy” Prempeh  is running in the New Jersey’s 9th congressional district against long time congressmen Democrat Bill Pascrell.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Celebrate 29th Annual Blue Mass

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Newark NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate the 29th Annual Blue Mass honoring the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired, and deceased New Jersey law enforcement personnel on Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

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