NEW BRUNSWICK — A former South Plainfield Rescue Squad worker pleaded guilty Monday to charges of sexually assaulting two males in separate incidents, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan announced. Ronald Sward, 47, South Plainfield pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual…
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Attorney General Warns Taxpayers To Check Fine Print On “Instant Refund” Offers
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NEWARK – A task force led by the Office of the Attorney General and State Division of Consumer Affairs, along with the Bergen, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset county offices of consumer affairs, last week inspected 574 tax preparation offices statewide in search of false and misleading advertising of so-called “instant,” “same day” and “24 hour” tax refunds.
Legislation Promoting Electric Cars Advances
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TRENTON – Last week, the Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced a package of six bills intended to promote the purchase of electric vehicles by New Jersey residents and business.
Assembly Panel Clears Controversial Private School Scholarship Bill
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TRENTON – Last week, the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved a controversial bill that would establish a pilot program to encourage private corporations to pay for private school scholarships for low-income students in chronically failing public schools was released Thursday night by an Assembly panel.
Elizabeth Man Convicted In Fatal Beating Case
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ELIZABETH — An Elizabeth man was found guilty of reckless manslaughter in the beating death of 28-year-old man that occurred in 2006, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow.
Bloods Member Convicted Of Elizabeth Murder
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ELIZABETH — A confirmed member of the Bloods street gang was found guilty today of a 2005 homicide that occurred in the city of Elizabeth, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow.
Saturday Storm Expected To Bring More Snow & Ice
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STATE – Another winter storm is expected to bring more snow and ice to northern and central New Jersey tomorrow.
Motorists Reminded to Stay Safe and Sober During Big Football Weekend
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TRENTON – With the big game just days away, highway traffic safety and law enforcement officials are reminding motorists of the life-saving importance of staying safe and sober on the roadways during this upcoming weekend.
Report Paints Grim Picture Of New Jersey’s Future
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STATE – New Jersey’s state government will face a shortfall of up to $10.6 billion by 2016, according to a report by the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls To 9%; Job Growth Remains Sluggish
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage point to 9.0 percent in January, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics this morning.