A New Jersey shopping mall that has suffered with vacancies and falling foot traffic is in legal peril after a teenager’s car became stuck in a parking lot sinkhole. The mall’s ownership is being sued for failing to keep guests safe. Livingston Mall owner Kohan Retail Investment Group was sued in Essex County. A local…
An Old Bridge woman is charged with major crimes for promoting dental services on WhatsApp and performing a root canal without a license. Police have charged Ana C. Amato, 49, with unlawful dentistry, aggravated violence, and financial facilitation of criminal behavior. The case raises worries about private chat platforms promoting unlicensed medical services. A man…
Understanding the New York and New Jersey probate process helps heirs and family members sell a residence despite the difficulty. Probate administers a deceased person’s estate, paying bills and distributing assets. Selling an estate residence may be essential to split property or pay debts. In New York and New Jersey, the probate court receives the…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth firmly defended the administration’s military approach in the Israel-Iran confrontation on Monday, saying the administration will not limit operations under tight rules of engagement. At a Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth dismissed critics’ worries about international law and long-term military participation. Hegseth said the US is focused on military goals. The…
Officials caution drivers crossing bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey of a rising bogus toll payment text message scam. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages major crossings, is warning motorists about the newest round of phony messages. Officials said drivers have received “New York Toll Services” SMS…
After government data indicated that New Jersey citizens lost about $4 billion to crypto-related fraud in 2023, an assemblywoman is pressing Congress to regulate cryptocurrencies immediately. She claims that digital asset scams are becoming a major financial threat to New Jersey families, retirees, and investors. Many analysts say cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have existed…
US politicians are blasting prediction markets after a joint US-Israeli military strike targeting Iran early Saturday morning. The strike purportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and sparked US political and financial turmoil. The military operation dramatically escalated Middle East tensions. Within hours, Washington turned to internet prediction sites, where users bet on a…
President Donald Trump has spoken out against fresh polling that says many Americans are apprehensive about his Iran military strike authorization. The president stated in a new interview that public opinion surveys would not influence his national security decisions and that the operation was required and overdue. The comments follow a Reuters/Ipsos poll that revealed…
Authorities say one teenager was killed and another faces significant charges in a Lakewood, New Jersey, shooting. It happened Sunday night around 8:15 p.m. on Pearl Street in Lakewood. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said a kid shot another in the back. A local hospital treated the sufferer after emergency personnel arrived. Authorities say the…
President Donald Trump is expressing confidence after synchronized U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, according to ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl. Trump revealed that the US and Israel conducted “major combat operations” together, escalating Middle East tensions. Trump said in a video message early Saturday that American forces had joined Israel in…
