Despite repeated New Jersey Civil Service Commission rulings in his favor, Vineland continues its push to remove former Police Chief Rudy Beu from the department. Since joining the department in 1982 and becoming chief in 2017, Beu has faced several city disciplinary procedures, most of which have been reversed. However, a third set of charges…
In his latest General Assembly address, former President Donald Trump accused the UN of “triple sabotage” against him. Trump claims that an escalator stopped, his teleprompter failed, and audio troubles made parts of his speech inaudible, which he planned. He and First Lady Melania’s escalator stuck mid-way into the U.N. headquarters. Trump demanded that all…
NJ Transit has ordered two top engineers’ union leaders to refund more than $10,000 in salaries, claiming illegal claims during difficult contract discussions. The transportation authority accused the union’s General Chairman and Vice Chairman of submitting timecards for unworked days, especially during negotiation sessions. The agency wants every unearned dollar. NJ Transit informed the Brotherhood…
This week, Wawa opened a new store on Route 1 in Edison, expanding its presence in New Jersey. Wawa will welcome customers with special offers, community-focused events, and its characteristic festive atmosphere on Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. Beyond a new convenience store, the grand opening promises more. Free, any-size hot coffee will be offered…
An SUV hit a Paramus, New Jersey, school crossing guard on Monday morning, hospitalizing him. The guard helped a pedestrian at Howland and Forest Avenue about 7:30 a.m. Police said the crossing guard’s stop sign and outfit easily identified them when hit. 79-year-old Subaru Forester driver turned left onto Forest Avenue, police said. Police said…
After former FBI Director James Comey was indicted, many Democratic senators secretly worried that they could be next on former President Donald Trump’s target list. The bold prosecution has sparked a fear that legal tools may be used to retaliate against political opponents. A Virginia federal grand jury charged Comey with obstruction and lying to…
Trump’s idea to send National Guard troops to Portland is gaining attention, but data analysts warn it could hurt him politically. CNN’s senior statistical analyst Harry Enten reports that 58 percent of Americans oppose sending the National Guard to cities, while 42 percent support it. That discrepancy, he says, shows Trump’s decision may not resonate…
Even as Trump’s base protests, Fox News contributor and former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy has increased his criticism of the DOJ’s indictment of James Comey. McCarthy, a legal commentator, called the charges illogical, politically driven, and dangerously imprecise. McCarthy’s newest attack was an opinion article calling the Comey indictment “ill-conceived,” suggesting that repeated study reveals…
Netflix’s $903 million plan to create a cutting-edge production studio at Fort Monmouth could help Eatontown’s economy in the first phase. The streaming behemoth is offering the town a $47 million payoff and decades of revenue under a proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) arrangement. The Eatontown planning board approved the final and largest…
New Jersey physician-scientists are concerned about the EPA’s proposal to end industry’ greenhouse gas emission reporting requirement. The move, they say, shifts the agency’s focus from public health to corporations. Industrial facility emissions have been publicly available from the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for over a decade. Scientists, legislators, journalists, and concerned citizens can…
