The upper echelons of Union County’s Column A political organization are occupied by politicians who seem to be so comfortable with MAGA Republicans that they are turning their backs on members of their own party or even savagely disparaging fellow Democrats. New Jersey’s most powerful Democrat says Union County’s political boss cannot be trusted, anotherContinue reading “Column A politicians accused of betrayal and attacks on Democrats”
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Paterson rap star Fetty Wap sent to prison for 6 years in drug conspiracy
United States District Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced to the well-known rap artist William Junior Maxwell II, famously known as “Fetty Wap” to six years imprisonment and five years of post-release supervision for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The sentencing occurred following the guilty pleas of his co-defendants, who are currently awaiting theirContinue reading “Paterson rap star Fetty Wap sent to prison for 6 years in drug conspiracy”
Tina Turner, one of the greatest performers of all time, dead at 83
Tina Turner, the iconic soul and rock singer known for her octave-defying voice and mesmerizing stage moves, has died at the age of 83. The news of her passing was announced in a statement on her official Facebook page, although no specific details about the cause of her death were provided. Turner had battled numerousContinue reading “Tina Turner, one of the greatest performers of all time, dead at 83”
Trump’s second term could bring new potential dangers and more chaos
As former President Donald J. Trump seeks a return to the White House, his positions and rhetoric have grown increasingly confrontational and extreme. This departure from his previous stances poses a concern for many experts who fear a potentially dangerous and chaotic second term but his loyal supporters continue to rally behind his combative speeches,Continue reading “Trump’s second term could bring new potential dangers and more chaos”
Justice Department complaint hits Cumberland County Jail conditions
In a move to safeguard the constitutional rights of incarcerated individuals, the Justice Department has lodged a complaint against Cumberland County, New Jersey. The complaint alleges that the conditions at the Cumberland County Jail violate the Constitution and federal officials proposed a consent decree with the Cumberland County Department of Corrections. The proposed consent decreeContinue reading “Justice Department complaint hits Cumberland County Jail conditions”
Hopeless GOP presidential candidates are out of touch with Americans
In the race for the Republican presidential nomination, a group of candidates is vying for attention, despite the overwhelming likelihood that former President Donald Trump will secure the GOP nomination. Among these contenders are wealthy individuals engaging in what some critics describe as vanity campaigns, engaging in policy debates that may seem irrelevant considering Trump’sContinue reading “Hopeless GOP presidential candidates are out of touch with Americans”
New Jersey man sent to prison for 12 years over Hezbollah military training
A New Jersey man, Alexei Saab, was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in receiving military-type training from Hezbollah, engaging in marriage fraud, and making false statements. A New Jersey software developer who prosecutors say photographed landmarks in New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., forContinue reading “New Jersey man sent to prison for 12 years over Hezbollah military training”
Former Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer pleaded guilty to swindling bank
Former Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer, Osbado Hernandez, pleaded guilty to conspiring to make false statements to a bank in connection with a fraudulent short sale. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Hernandez, 54, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township, entered his guilty plea on May 22, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Michael A.Continue reading “Former Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer pleaded guilty to swindling bank”
Residents demand drug-dealing Mayor’s resignation
Donald Shaw covered up prison time for selling heroin in order to secure high-paying government recreation jobs working with children Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw is a convicted drug dealer who spent time behind bars at New York’s notorious Rikers Island prison facility and admitted that he offered to sell heroin to undercover New York CityContinue reading “Residents demand drug-dealing Mayor’s resignation”
Biden makes Nancy Pelosi the face of his 2024 presidential campaign
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will chair the campaign’s national advisory board, a panel featuring 50 prominent Democrats, but if President Joe Biden thinks the former House Speaker should be the outward face of his campaign, then he may as well adopt his slogan, “Re-elect Donald Trump.” Biden is facing two primary challengers, best-selling author Marianne WilliamsonContinue reading “Biden makes Nancy Pelosi the face of his 2024 presidential campaign”
Professor calls Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘the candidate to heal the great divide’
by Edward Curtin It has been 55 years since Sen. Robert F. Kennedy stepped onto the presidential nominating stage to try to mend the massive breach that had opened in American society. The country was torn asunder by the Vietnam War, racism, poverty, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the soon-to-be assassination ofContinue reading “Professor calls Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘the candidate to heal the great divide’”
Pallone among Congress members telling Biden to end war in Yemen
Congressman Frank Pallone joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Congressman Ro Khanna and 39 of their colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden and his military policy team in support of ongoing diplomacy to end the eight-year-long war in Yemen. The House has repeatedly voted to cut all U.S. military participation for the Saudi-led war, whereContinue reading “Pallone among Congress members telling Biden to end war in Yemen”
Financial scandal, mass resignations & litigious campaigners plague Roselle
“Over the last few years, we have rebuilt a strong financial foundation for Roselle,” said Councilwoman-at-Large Denise Wilkerson during her re-election campaign last year but according to her colleagues on the governing body, she used that ‘strong financial foundation’ as a check-cashing service to launder money. Wilkerson allegedly orchestrated donations from various sources that wereContinue reading “Financial scandal, mass resignations & litigious campaigners plague Roselle”
Union County stiffed on tax-saving grants and aid money
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced $21.75 million in funding awards to 27 community-based nonprofit organizations across the state through the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program but not one cent of that money is heading to Union County, where political bosses are too busy infighting to use their influence to secureContinue reading “Union County stiffed on tax-saving grants and aid money”
Marianne Williamson promises to revolutionize American education
In a bold and impassioned move, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson unveiled her comprehensive education plan, promising to revolutionize the American education system and ensure every child has access to a world-class education. With a strong focus on addressing educational inequality and providing equitable opportunities for all students, Williamson aims to transform public schools intoContinue reading “Marianne Williamson promises to revolutionize American education”
Congressman Tom Kean threatens the global economy, but takes offense
In a contentious political climate, freshman Congressman Tom Kean finds himself at the center of a fierce debate over the nation’s debt ceiling, as part of a high-stakes game of chicken that threatens the global economy. While his actions are undeniably reckless, Kean is angry about an ad sponsored by a national group that hasContinue reading “Congressman Tom Kean threatens the global economy, but takes offense”
Media ignored Marianne Williamson 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights
Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson unveiled her 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington DC, but mainstream media is so protective of the unpopular incumbent, who polls show would lose by seven percentage points in a rematch against Republican 2020 election loser Donald Turm, that theyContinue reading “Media ignored Marianne Williamson 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights”
Councilwoman Cynthia Johnson is fighting for third term in Roselle
In Roselle, Third Ward Councilwoman Cynthia Johnson is seeking re-election on the Column B slate headed by 3-term Board of Education Commissioner Angela Alvey-Wimbush, who is running for state Senate, and mayoral contender former Assemblyman Jamel Holley, but she is a dynamic woman who has built an impressive record of her own. Johnson stood upContinue reading “Councilwoman Cynthia Johnson is fighting for third term in Roselle”
Cryan welcomed an NRA-affiliated firearms shooting range to Union
State Senator Joe Cryan and Union Township Mayor Michele Delisfort, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Union County commissioner in the upcoming primary election, welcomed an NRA-affiliated firearms shooting range to the Route 22 business corridor and his Cryan’s wife gave the new business a glowing write-up in the family-owned news publication that chargesContinue reading “Cryan welcomed an NRA-affiliated firearms shooting range to Union”
Three McDonald’s franchisees violated federal child labor laws
Working in a kitchen late at night near dangerous cooking equipment is a reality for many adults in the food service industry. But finding 10-year-old kids in such a work environment is a cause for concern and action by the U.S. Department of Labor. Three McDonald’s franchisees in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio were foundContinue reading “Three McDonald’s franchisees violated federal child labor laws”
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