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PSE&G issues hot weather update - 6,500 without power Wednesday morning PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 12:26 pm

PSE&G linemenPSE&G issued the following Hot Weather Update Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m.: "About 6,500 PSE&G customers are currently without power this morning due to the extreme heat. Municipalities with more than 500 customers affected include: Fairview, Elizabeth and Jersey City. The utility serves 2.1 million customers statewide.

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Heat wave prompts United Water to request reduced outdoor water usage PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 9:53 pm

lawn sprinklerHARRINGTON PARK, N.J. - United Water New Jersey officials are urging customers to conserve water and cut back on outdoor usage during this heat wave. Customers used an extraordinary 174.9 million gallons of water on Monday, July 5, reported Jim Glozzy, general manager.

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State urges residents to avoid the health dangers of extreme heat PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 11:13 am

thermometerWith temperatures expected to reach nearly 100 on Tuesday and Wednesday, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urges residents to take steps to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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State tells NJ residents to have fun this summer, but protect against West Nile virus PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Everything HUDSON   
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:14 pm

mosquitoEveryone loves being outside in the summer, and whether you are vacationing at the Jersey Shore, biking in a state park, or just relaxing in your backyard, you need to safeguard you and your family from West Nile virus.

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North Bergen man and Elmwood Park arrested at airport on their way to wage "violent jihad" and kill American soldiers, feds say PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Sunday, June 6, 2010 10:06 am
NEWARK, N.J. – Two New Jersey men have been arrested and charged in a federal criminal complaint with conspiring to kill, maim, and kidnap persons outside the United States, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman, Newark Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Michael B. Ward, New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) Director Charles B. McKenna announced today.
The defendants – United States citizens Mohamed Mahmood Alessa, 20, of North Bergen, New Jersey, and Carlos Eduardo Almonte, 24, of Elmwood Park, New Jersey – were taken into custody at JFK International Airport in New York on Saturday, where they intended to take separate flights to Egypt on their way to Somalia to join designated Foreign Terrorist Organization Al Shabaab and wage violent jihad.
Waiting for the defendants at the airport was a law enforcement team holding arrest warrants issued by the United States District Court in Newark.
Al Shabaab is tied to Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terroristic network.
The defendants are expected to appear on Monday, June 7, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. before United States Magistrate Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.
According to the Complaint unsealed today, in October 2006, the FBI received a tip concerning the defendants' activities. As the investigation continued, an NYPD Intelligence Division undercover officer recorded numerous meetings and conversations with them, during which the defendants discussed and prepared to carry out their plan.
Those preparations included saving thousands of dollars, physically conditioning themselves, engaging in paintball and other tactical training, acquiring military gear and apparel for use overseas, and purchasing airline tickets to Egypt with the intent to then travel to Somalia.
The defendants also discussed their obligation to wage violent jihad and at times expressed a willingness to commit acts of violence in the United States.  For example, on November 29, 2009, Alessa stated to Almonte and the UC: "They only fear you when you have a gun and when you – when you start killing them, and when you – when you take their head, and you go like this, and you behead it on camera . . . We'll start doing killing here, if I can't do it over there [Italics indicate translation]."
The next day, Alessa stated to the undercover officer: "I leave this time, God Willing, I never come back. I'll never see this crap hole.  Only way I would come back here is if I was in the land of jihad and the leader ordered me to come back here and do something here.  Ah, I love that."
On April 25, 2010, Almonte stated that there would soon be American troops in Somalia, which was good because it would not be as gratifying to kill only Africans.
The defendants also watched and played for the undercover officer numerous video and audio recordings that promoted violent jihad, including lectures by Anwar al-Awlaki and videos featuring attacks by Al Shabaab and other terrorist groups.
U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman stated: "This case demonstrates the seriousness with which our Office and our law enforcement partners regard those who seek to join the ranks of violent extremists. When Alessa and Almonte schemed to engage in violent jihad, we were listening. When they attempted to leave the country, we were waiting. We will continue to be vigilant and to protect against terrorism no matter where its adherents intend to do harm."
Special Agent in Charge Michael B. Ward said, "This case exemplifies the close coordination of resources between the New Jersey JTTF and NYPD Intel. During the course of this investigation, the subjects were confirmed to be committed individuals with operational intent. Their planned travel overseas to link with a Foreign Terrorist Organization precipitated their arrests."
"I want to commend United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman and his assistants, along with the Newark JTTF and our other Federal and New Jersey partners who worked closely with the NYPD’s Intelligence Division in this important case. As in gun trafficking and narcotics investigations, the NYPD cannot acknowledge publicly individual undercover police officers who have infiltrated suspects. Nonetheless, we are indebted to them. Even when individuals plan to support terrorist activity abroad, we remain concerned that once they reach their foreign destinations they may be redirected against targets back home, as we've seen in the past. We are also concerned that should they remain undetected and fail in their foreign aspirations that they might strike domestically, as was discussed as a possibility in this case.  The New York City Police Department has long been concerned about the threat posed by individuals radicalized in the United States, and welcomes its emphasis in the President's National Security Strategy published last month," said Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly.
"The radicalization of our youth, like gang recruitment, is real and continues to pose concerns," said Director Charles B. McKenna. "We must be vigilant in stopping our young men and women from being co-opted and trained to do us harm."
If convicted of the charge, the defendants face a maximum potential penalty of life in prison.
U.S. Attorney Fishman praised the work of the FBI and Newark Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), the NYPD, and the New Jersey OHSP in conducting the investigation and apprehension of the defendants. He also thanked the FBI in New York for its assistance in making the arrests.
The JTTF is made up of agents and officers of the Department of State, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection, New Jersey State Police, Jersey City Police Department, Bayonne Police Department, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and other law enforcement agencies.
The Government is represented by Assistant Unites States Attorneys Andrew Kogan and L. Judson Welle of the United States Attorney's Office National Security Unit, and Alamdar S. Hamdani, Trial Attorney, Counterterrorism Section of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.

JFK Airport in Queens, New YorkNEWARK, N.J. – Two New Jersey men have been arrested and charged in a federal criminal complaint with conspiring to kill, maim, and kidnap persons outside the United States, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman, Newark Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Michael B. Ward, New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) Director Charles B. McKenna announced today.
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Bayonne resident among winners of the Bon Jovi concert tickets sweepstakes PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Karen DeMarco   
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 11:02 am
NJ TRANSIT announced the lucky winners of its Bon Jovi ticket sweepstakes, which launched last week to give customers an incentive to check out its Summer Services on njtransit.com/summer.
The grand prize winner in the random drawing was Mikelle Komor, of Verona, New Jersey, who received ten tickets to see Bon Jovi perform live at New Meadowlands Stadium on Saturday, May 29, as well as complimentary rail transportation to the show from any NJ TRANSIT rail station.
The ten second-prize winners, who each received four concert tickets, plus rail transportation, were:
Laura Morton of Oakhurst, NJ
Juan Florez of Edgewater, NJ
Bridget Beishline of Nutley, NJ
Melinda Brennan of Neptune, NJ
Myrrh Caplan of Mendham, NJ
Mary Anne DeRosa of Hackensack, NJ
Rosemary McLaughlin of Elmwood Park, NJ
Renuka Sirigiri of Woodbridge, NJ
Jim Rehill of Bayonne, NJ
Martha Restrepo of Summit, NJ
The Bon Jovi ticket sweepstakes was designed to promote NJ TRANSIT's "Jersey’s Got It" public education campaign, which highlights summer attractions within the Garden State that are accessible by public transportation.

Bon JoviNJ TRANSIT announced the lucky winners of its Bon Jovi ticket sweepstakes, which launched last week to give customers an incentive to check out its Summer Services on njtransit.com/summer.
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NJ TRANSIT to hold random drawing for free tickets to Bon Jovi concert next Saturday PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:40 pm

Bon JoviSECAUCUS, N.J. - NJ TRANSIT is giving customers a chance to win tickets to see Bon Jovi live in concert at the New Meadowlands Stadium next Saturday night, as an incentive to check out NJT's summer services.

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West New York man sentenced for $1.2M embezzlement from his employer PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Karen DeMarco   
Friday, August 7, 2009 9:42 am

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. – A West New York man was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit mail fraud and tax evasion, which involved the embezzlement of $1.2 million from his employer by creating fake temporary employees and pocketing their paychecks, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr. announced.
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Political corruption and international money laundering investigation results in arrests of 44 individuals PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:10 pm

Clockwise from top right: Mayor Peter Cammarano III of Hoboken, New Jersey; Mayor Dennis Elwell of Secaucus, New Jersey; NJ Assemblyman Daniel Van Pelt; Mayor Anthony R. Suarez of Ridgefield, New JerseyNEWARK, N.J. – The mayors of Hoboken, Secaucus, and Ridgefield, the Jersey City deputy mayor and council president, two state assemblymen, numerous other public officials and political figures, and five rabbis from New Jersey and New York were among 44 individuals charged today in a federal investigation of public corruption and a high-volume, international money laundering conspiracy.
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Hoboken and Secaucus Mayors and NJ Assemblyman arrested in international money-laundering conspiracy PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:59 am

Mayor Peter Cammarano III of Hoboken, New Jersey and Mayor Dennis Elwell of Secaucus, New JerseyUPDATE: download the federal Complaint against Mayor Peter Cammarano 
NEWARK, N.J. – Approximately 30 arrests have occurred this morning in a two-track federal investigation of public corruption and a high-volume, international money laundering conspiracy. Among those arrested in the public corruption portion of the investigation are the Mayor of Hoboken, Peter Cammarano III, the Mayor of Secaucus, Dennis Elwell, N.J. Assemblyman Daniel Van Pelt, the Deputy Mayor of Jersey City, Leona Beldini.
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Advice for attending July 4th fireworks: arrive early and expect crowds PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Karen DeMarco   
Monday, June 29, 2009 10:23 am

fireworksHUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — With tens of thousands of spectators from around the region expected to gather along the New Jersey waterfront on the Fourth of July for the Macy's fireworks display, NJ TRANSIT is offering travel tips to customers planning to attend the big show.
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Would-be carjacker in Secaucus flees when car owner approaches PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Karen DeMarco   
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 8:36 pm

Red Lobster at the Plaza at Harmon Meadow in Secaucus, New JerseySECAUCUS, N.J. - A man attempting to break into a car Monday night in the Plaza at Harmon Meadow fled after the owner arrived, authorities said.

The car, parked near a Red Lobster restaurant, reportedly flashed a gun to the owner before taking off.
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MADD honors Union City & West New York officers among top cops in DWI enforcement at 2nd annual law enforcement recognition event PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009 5:21 pm

MADD NJ honors New Jersey law enforcement officersMONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored the "top cops" in DWI enforcement from across New Jersey on Wednesday, including two local Hudson County police officers from Union City and West New York.
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New Jersey Health Commissioner confirms state's first swine flu death; 23 cases confirmed in Hudson PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Carmine DeMarco   
Monday, June 15, 2009 2:42 pm

swine flu in Hudson County, New JerseyTRENTON, NJ - New Jersey State Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard and State Epidemiologist Dr. Christina Tan will hold a press conference on Monday at 3:00 p.m. to answer questions and provide information on New Jersey's first H1N1 influenza death.
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Hudson River to be the site of this year's Macy's July 4 fireworks show PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Gina Kim   
Monday, May 18, 2009 6:22 pm

fireworksHUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Macy's July 4th fireworks show will be held on the Hudson River this year, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage.

Six barges will be staged along the West Side of Manhattan, firing off some 40,000 pyrotechnic shells.
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