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Hudson County Federation of Republican Women Hold Successful Launch Party!

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Jersey City NJ, The Hudson County Federation of Republican Women held a successful launch party June 29, Saturday night at Dorrian’s Red Hand in Jersey City. Dedicated to empowering female voices and growing women’s leadership, the launch party celebrated the newly chartered Hudson County chapter of the New Jersey Federation of Republican Women (NJFRW). The launch party was attended by women and men from across the county as well as NJ Congressional District 5 candidate Dana DiRisio, US Senate hopeful Natalie Rivera, and Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli. GOP leaders in attendance included Hoboken Municipal Committee Chairman Chris Carbine, Hispanic Republicans of North Jersey Herminio Mendoza, NJ GOP State Committeeman from Hudson County Joshua Sotomayor Einstein, NJFRW Region 2 Vice President Celeste Homaychak, and NJFRW President Angelique Scholl. 

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Essex County Man Convicted Of Wire Fraud And Massive Identity Theft

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NEWARK NJ, An Essex County, New Jersey, man was convicted for his role in a scheme to steal victims’ personal information, use it to obtain replacement credit cards and then use the cards to purchase high-value items from retailers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.

Richard Adebayo, 42, of East Orange, New Jersey, was convicted June 27, 2019, on all counts of an indictment charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft following a nine-day trial before Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court. The jury deliberated one day before returning the guilty verdicts.

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Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Yells at Campus Cops in Car Accident Dispute

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Newark NJ, according to NBC news Rutgers University says the chancellor of its Newark campus has apologized over video that surfaced showing her yelling at campus cops investigating a fender-bender earlier this year.

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Former Hoboken City Council Candidate Convicted of Conspiring in Vote for Cash Bribery Scheme

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Hoboken NJ, A former candidate for the Hoboken City Council was convicted today of conspiring to promote a voter bribery scheme by use of the mail, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. 

Francis Raia, 67, of Hoboken, New Jersey, was a candidate for Hoboken City Council in 2013. He was convicted of one count of conspiracy to violate the federal Travel Act for causing the mails to be used in aid of voter bribery, contrary to New Jersey state law, during that election. The jury deliberated for one day, following a five-day trial before Senior U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court.

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NJ State Trooper Rescues Stranded Kayaker

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Upper Freehold Twp NJ, A New Jersey State Trooper swam to rescue a stranded kayaker, who fell overboard while fishing on Assunpink Lake in Upper Freehold Twp., Monmouth County.

On Sunday, June 23, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Troopers responded to Assunpink Lake for the report of an overturned kayak. When troopers arrived, they observed a man clinging to the capsized vessel approximately 150 yards from shore.

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No Injuries Report After Tree Falls on House in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, Hawthorne Police and Hawthorne Fire Deartment responded to a single family home at 3 Mary Street, Hawthorne on Friday morning, 06/21 to assess damage caused by a falling tree. No injuries were reported by the home’s occupants and structural damage was classified as moderate. Members of Hawthorne Fire Tower 2, Engine 3, and Rescue 5 operated at the scene.

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Man arrested with handgun, ammunition outside Westfield elementary school

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Westfield NJ, A Delaware man was apprehended outside a Westfield elementary school when he was found to be in possession of a handgun and numerous rounds of ammunition Thursday afternoon, after classes had let out for the day, acting Union County Prosecutor Jennifer Davenport announced Friday.

Thomas J. Wilkie, 46, of Bear, Delaware, is charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, fourth-degree possession of hollow-point bullets, and fourth-degree trespassing on school grounds.

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Owner Of Clifton Moving Companies Pleads Guilty Extorting Hundreds of Customers

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Clifton NJ, A Clifton, New Jersey, man admitted today to owning and operating a variety of household goods moving companies in New Jersey that systematically extorted hundreds of customers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Rami Zubidat, 31, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. 

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MARCAL PAPER FIRE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN

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Paterson NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the results of the investigation into the fire at the Marcal Paper Company, 1 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ, which occurred on Thursday January 31, 2019. The investigation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, National Response Team.

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Columbia Bank is Hosting a Free Cyber Security Seminar

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Hawthorne NJ, As a select business customer of Columbia Bank, we invite you to join us for a FREE Cyber Security Seminar. Guest speakers will cover topics such as securing your business’ online identity, thwarting hackers, and protecting your business and clients from fraud.

Dates & Locations

Wednesday, June 12th from 8:30am to 11:30am
Macaluso’s, 55 4th Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ

Wednesday, June 19th from 8:30am to 11:30am
The Mansion, 3000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ

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Hoboken Man Admits Pay For Vote Scheme

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Hoboken NJ, A Hoboken, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to promote a voter bribery scheme during a municipal election, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Dio Braxton, 43, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with conspiring with Frank Raia and others to use the mail to promote a voter bribery scheme during the 2013 municipal election in Hoboken.

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Body Found at Dunkin’ Donuts in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne NJ, The body of an individual believed to have been homeless was found on a bench in front of the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 84 Goffle Road, Hawthorne at 7:16 AM on Saturday morning, 05/25. Paramedics from The Valley Hospital officially pronounced the individual dead shortly after 7:30 AM. Hawthorne Police is handling the investigation.

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New Jersey rapper charged in campaign finance conspiracy case in 2012 Election

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Maplewood NJ, A United States entertainer and businessman and a Malaysian financier were charged  in a four-count indictment unsealed today in the District of Columbia for conspiring to make and conceal foreign and conduit campaign contributions during the United States presidential election in 2012, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.

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New Jersey Cargo Pilot Indicted On Production Of Child Pornography

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Hamilton NJ, A Mercer County, New Jersey, man, formerly of Ocean County, New Jersey – a cargo pilot who traveled abroad frequently – was indicted today for allegedly using two minors to participate in acts of child sexual abuse, which he video-recorded and imported to the United States, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

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AG Grewal Announces Charges Against 19 Individuals in $11 Million Medicine for-Cash Insurance Fraud Ring

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TRENTON NJ, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (“OIFP”) today announced charges against 19 individuals for their alleged participation in an $11 million “medicine-for-cash” insurance fraud scheme that was run by a Manhattan pharmacy owner and operated across New York and New Jersey.

As alleged in the charging documents, the scheme exploited the fact that pharmacies that purchase prescription drugs from wholesalers or distributors can return those drugs for a partial refund if the drugs expire before being sold. Pharmacies can recoup up to 85 percent of the price they paid for the drugs.

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