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EBT Card Lock Feature Protects Against Skimming

EBT card skimming is impacting millions; a new card lock feature is available on the Connect EBT app to mitigate the problem. Delaware reports 1,135 cases totaling over $470,000 in stolen benefits year-to-date.

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Ciattarelli Leverages Trump Endorsement in New Jersey Gubernatorial Primary

In New Jersey's June 10th Republican gubernatorial primary, Jack Ciattarelli is using President Trump's endorsement as a key campaign strategy, pledging to align with Trump's immigration policies, including deportations and opposing sanctuary cities, while his opponents question the endorsement's va...

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NJ Transit Strike Ends: Tentative Agreement Reached

A tentative agreement ending New Jersey's first statewide transit strike in over 40 years was reached, impacting 350,000 commuters; train service will resume Tuesday, following a three-day shutdown due to a dispute over wages for train engineers.

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New Jersey Pastor and Wife Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor Charges

A New Jersey pastor, Treva Edwards, and his wife, Christine Edwards, were indicted in April 2024 on charges of sex trafficking and forced labor, allegedly exploiting church members from 2011 to 2020 through religious manipulation, threats, and control, resulting in physical, sexual, and emotional ab...

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NJ Transit Engineer Strike Shuts Down Commuter Rail

Negotiations between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen failed, resulting in a strike by 450 engineers, halting service on Friday for the first time in over 40 years, impacting hundreds of thousands of daily commuters in New Jersey and New York.

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New Jersey Teen Escapes Seven Years of Captivity, Abuse

An 18-year-old girl escaped a New Jersey home where she was held captive and abused for seven years by her mother, Brenda Spencer, and stepfather, Branndon Mosley, who face numerous charges; a second, 13-year-old girl was also found in the home.

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NJ Lawmaker Faces Federal Assault Charges After ICE Facility Confrontation

Rep. LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, faces federal assault charges for allegedly assaulting two federal agents at an ICE facility in New Jersey earlier this month; she calls the charges politically motivated and absurd, citing her duty to oversee the facility and ensure due process for detai...

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Newark Mayor Arrested, Sparking Political Tensions in New Jersey

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing at an ICE detention facility, sparking a political clash in New Jersey's gubernatorial primary. The incident is under federal investigation, with supporters alleging a constitutional crisis while critics point to city issues.

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Former Mobster Appointed to New Jersey Council

John Alite, a former Gambino crime family member with a history of violence and racketeering, was appointed to the Englishtown, New Jersey council, sparking controversy among residents due to his past.

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NJ Transit Engineers Strike Disrupts Commuters

New Jersey Transit train engineers commenced a strike on Friday, halting commuter trains and leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters scrambling for alternative transportation due to failed contract negotiations despite 11th-hour talks and a previously proposed deal.

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NJ Transit Rail Engineers Strike Disrupts Service, Impacts 100,000 Daily Riders

On Friday, approximately 450 NJ Transit rail engineers initiated a strike, halting service for one of the nation's busiest commuter rail lines affecting roughly 100,000 daily riders; the strike stems from a wage dispute, with engineers citing stagnant wages since 2019 and seeking significant pay inc...

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NJ Couple Charged with 12 Counts of Child Abuse After 7 Years of Captivity

A New Jersey couple, Brenda Spencer and Branndon Mosley, face 12 counts of child abuse after their two daughters, ages 13 and 18, were allegedly held captive for seven years, enduring physical and sexual abuse and deprived of basic needs; the 18-year-old escaped on May 8th.

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