When Old Debt Comes Back: How a $16,000 Balance Reappeared Years Later

Financial issues that many think are handled can resurface unexpectedly. A man felt his $16,000 debt was resolved. Years later, the same obligation reappeared, surprising him and becoming what financial experts call “zombie debt,” a debt that reappears after being supposed to be gone. Debt doesn’t always disappear after time or when a borrower thinks…

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ICE Detentions Near Jersey City Spark Outrage After Agents Reject Warrant Question

After citizens were held during federal immigration enforcement operations in Hudson County, New Jersey, without city warning, local leaders reacted strongly. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained people near Jersey City Heights and Hoboken on Sunday. Social media videos showed agents arresting people and loading them into unmarked vans. The clip soon went viral, alarming people…

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Unannounced ICE Activity in New Jersey Raises Alarm After Child Questioned on Way to School

A child and her uncle were questioned by federal authorities while walking to school in Teaneck, causing panic and confusion in multiple areas. Later, local officials verified that the duo were detained, briefly questioned, then released after agents determined the uncle is a U.S. citizen. No one was arrested, but the lack of notification and…

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New Jersey Antisemitism Bill Sparks Free Speech Debate

A New Jersey measure to define antisemitism has sparked a bitter discussion about free speech. Proponents of the legislation believe that following the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism will protect Jewish communities from hatred and discrimination. Some believe the measure could unintentionally restrict constitutional rights by connecting criticism of Israel with anti-Jewish…

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Emergency City Funding Keeps Hackensack Schools Fully Staffed Through End of School Year

A local emergency decision prevented a large New Jersey school system from laying off scores of teachers and staff due to a financial crisis. Hackensack municipal leaders supported the school district last week after discovering a $17 million budget gap. Without urgent action, the shortfall might have resulted in 90 teacher and staff layoffs and…

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New Jersey’s Opportunity to Expand Support for Black-Owned Businesses Under Sherrill

After Governor Mikie Sherrill takes office, New Jersey may reform how it helps Black-owned businesses. The state is diverse and forward-thinking, but structural issues have made it challenging for minority-owned enterprises to operate there. New Jersey has 15% Black residents, yet only 1% of government contracts went to Black-owned firms from 2015 to 2020. The…

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Giants Eye Former NFL Head Coaches for Key Offensive Role

The Giants are fast filling their coaching staff under John Harbaugh, but offensive coordinator is still available. Harbaugh needs this position to develop a dynamic offense around second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart. Harbaugh likes offensive coordinators Brian Callahan and Kliff Kingsbury. Titans head coach Callahan finished 4-19 last year. From 2019 to 2023, he directed the…

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