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Newark NJ, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced prison sentences for the last three defendants convicted in a Newark-based stolen auto trafficking ring that fenced stolen luxury vehicles worth more than $1 million.
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Washington DC, the FBI on Monday searched the Mar-a-Lago estate of former President Trump, a dramatic step that has increased speculation about the former president being in legal jeopardy. Republicans are pressuring the Department of Justice to explain its rationale for executing a search warrant on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence on Monday.
A record $1.35 billion was spent on sports bets by New Jersey residents in just one month in 2022, while the state’s iGaming sector also experienced major growth. Online casinos contributed $135.3 million of the total iGaming income, while online poker games brought in $2.6 million. New Jersey’s iGaming market has recently hit over $133 million in monthly revenue, which is a stunning accomplishment for a relatively young industry. But why is this market so successful?
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Ridgewood NJ, an Indian national today admitted his role in an international conspiracy that preyed on elderly victims in New Jersey and throughout the United States, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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East Rutherford NJ, Fans attending the upcoming Lady Gaga concert on August 11, the Kenny Chesney concert on August 13, the Red Hot Chili Peppers on August 17, Rammstein on September 6 or the return of NFL pre-season football on August 21, 22 and 28 at MetLife Stadium, can get there safely and conveniently by using NJ TRANSIT’s rail service. Customers can visit njtransit.com/MetLife for complete details. Rail schedules between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium will be posted closer to the event dates.
Some things in college stress you out and yet you have very little, if any, control over them: Your bad chemistry professor. The guy in the room above you blast his music at 4:00 a.m. The people in your hall refuse to clean their hair out of the shower drain every morning. Some things you, fortunately, do have control over, especially when it comes to your personal life.
(From left to right) Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Commissioner Tom Sullivan, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Commissioner Chairwoman Tracy Silna Zur, Commissioner Steve Tanelli, and Commissioner Ramon Hache posing in front a new fleet charging state at the County’s Annex facility in Paramus. The group is flanked by two Chevy Bolts, the first two fully electric vehicles in the County’s fleet.
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Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III along with the Board of County Commissioners and Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan recently celebrated the installation of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the County Annex facility in Paramus. The two stations are the first of ten anticipated charging stations that will be designated specifically for County vehicles as the fleet continues to transition to alternative fuel options.
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Ridgewood NJ, two Florida men were charged with conspiring to launder money taken from victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, as a part of a series of romance scams and other internet fraud, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Student excuses for late assignments are becoming more creative, designed to elicit sympathy and guilt, but faculty excuses are equally deplorable.
Nobody believes the old stand-by excuse that “my dog ate my homework” anymore. It’s doubtful anyone ever took that excuse seriously. Student excuses are, however, becoming more creative and some may be true. Increasingly, student excuses are designed to elicit sympathy and may even play to the instructor’s guilt: “I had to miss class to attend a job interview and without that job, I can’t pay my tuition.” But as one professor lamented, “Is it our job to verify student excuses?”
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Fort Lee NJ, a Bergen County pharmacy today admitted its role in a conspiracy to illegally distribute prescription opioids and to give kickbacks to healthcare providers, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association is opposing a bill today that will result in burdensome requirements, and possibly lawsuits, on temporary staffing agencies and the third-party companies that utilize them.
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One of the best parts about owning an apartment is the home improvement and interior decorating process, though it might feel somewhat restricted for many. After all, unlike most homes, apartments tend to be smaller than the usual living space, which makes it more challenging to go for significant home improvement projects.
The good news is there’s no reason to go for drastic projects when you can instead focus on the most significant advantages of your apartment. So here are some methods to make your apartment as comfortable and accommodating as possible.
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Ridgewood NJ, Amazon has agreed to acquire iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion. The deal is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators. Amazon hasn’t had much success with household robots, but the acquisition will provide a massive foothold in the consumer robot market. iRobot’s CEO Colin Angle will remain in his position. The purchase of iRobot is Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition.
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