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Chappaqua
News
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market
Westchester's First Mobile Adoption Unit To Debut At Chappaqua Farmer's Market The first mobile adoption unit in Westchester will soon make its debut appearance at a busy farmer's market to reach residents looking to add furry friends to their families. SPCA Westchester's Mobile Adoption Unit, the first of its kind, will soon hit the road and debut at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market at the Chappaqua Train Station on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. The 26-foot vehicle features 20 spacious cages, roll-up viewing windows, and a booth providing a space for matchmaking discussions between SPCA staff and would-be adopters.  The vehicle was commissioned to increase animal ado…

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by Ben Crnic
Monmouth
Lifestyle
Drinks And A Movie: Alcohol Sales Approved At Basie Center Cinemas In Red Bank Drinks And A Movie: Alcohol Sales Approved At Basie Center Cinemas In Red Bank
Drinks And A Movie: Alcohol Sales Approved At Basie Center Cinemas In Red Bank You can now enjoy a beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail at an independent movie theater in Monmouth County. Basie Center Cinemas will start selling alcoholic beverages to customers 21 and older, the Red Bank theater announced in a news release on Tuesday, May 7. A recent state law cleared the way for the cinema to receive a liquor license. The White Street theater said it will feature products from Jersey craft breweries and wineries. "Basie Center Cinemas is now the only area indie movie house that can offer patrons a glass of wine, a local craft beer, or a cool, canned cocktail to accom…

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by Chris Spiker
Monmouth
News
'Heartbroken' Bradley Beach Food Pantry Closing After 42 Years, Searching For New Location 'Heartbroken' Bradley Beach Food Pantry Closing After 42 Years, Searching For New Location
'Heartbroken' Bradley Beach Food Pantry Closing After 42 Years, Searching For New Location A Bradley Beach food pantry has less than a month to find a new home before it officially closes. Bradley Food Pantry will close its location at St. James Episcopal Church on Fourth Avenue on Friday, May 17, the charity said in a news release. The pantry has served the coastal borough and surrounding area since 1982. The charity's board has searched for a new facility because of higher demand since the COVID-19 pandemic began and "differing viewpoints between the pantry and the church." "After 40 years in this location, we are heartbroken to have to close our doors, even tem…

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by Chris Spiker
Mount Vernon
News
$1.7M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme: Daughter, Mom Who Worked For Mount Vernon PD Sentenced $1.7M COVID-19 Fraud Scheme: Daughter, Mom Who Worked For Mount Vernon PD Sentenced
$1.7M Covid-19 Fraud Scheme: Daughter, Mom Who Worked For Mount Vernon PD Sentenced A mother-daughter duo has been sentenced to prison for defrauding the government of approximately $1.7 million.  Westchester County residents Alicia Ayers and her mother, Andrea Ayers, both of Mount Vernon, were found guilty of submitting more than 300 fraudulent applications for US Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans.  Andrea Ayers was a former Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Mount Vernon Police Department. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress expanded the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program to provide low-interest …

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by Joe Lombardi
Ulster Sullivan
Business
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens
Look Who's Back: Popular Restaurant In Region Reopens Big food news in the region with the reopening of a favorite restaurant that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lorenzo's Bistro, located in Sullivan County in Jeffersonville, reopened its doors on Monday, April 1, at 5002 Route 52 in the old Sal's Pizzeria building. Fans of the former Lorenzo's are already packing the restaurant.  Many of the "old favorites," such as the Cubano sandwich and Philly cheese steak, are back on the menu, as well as a lineup of everything from bagels and breakfast sandwiches to lunch and dinner entrees, including new Tex-Mex dishes. Resident Jason Dole …

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by Kathy Reakes
Columbia Greene
Business
'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Chatham Closes After 3 Decades In Business 'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Chatham Closes After 3 Decades In Business
'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Chatham Closes After 3 Decades In Business A popular restaurant in the region has closed after 31 years in business. Columbia County eatery Blue Plate Restaurant – located in Chatham at 1 Kinderhook Street – informed customers in a Facebook post on Monday, March 4. “A pretty good run of 31 years (minus a few breaks),” owner David Grunberg said. The landmark, three-story building has also been home to Hess’s Market, the Inn Between, Hail Columbia, and others over the years. Opened in 1993, Blue Plate kept longtime diners coming back with dishes like edamame gnocchi and grilled Moroccan shrimp, and appetizers like fried calamari an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Atlantic
Obituaries
Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45 Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45
Melinda Schriver Of Galloway Dies, 45 The family of an Atlantic County mother and former restaurant owner is mourning her death. Melinda Schriver of Galloway died on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 45 years old, according to her obituary. The cause of her death was not mentioned. Schriver was born on Friday, Sept. 8, 1978, in Vineland, and she was a lifelong resident of Galloway. She was an Absegami High School graduate and studied business administration at Atlantic Cape Community College. Schriver was once the owner of Naomi's Cafe, a now-closed restaurant in Northfield that shared the name of one of her daughters. "Naomi’s was a family…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford
News
Eversource Asks For Big Rate Hike For CT Residential Customers: Here's How Much Eversource Asks For Big Rate Hike For CT Residential Customers: Here's How Much
Eversource Asks For Big Rate Hike For CT Residential Customers: Here's How Much Utility company Eversource has submitted a request for a rate adjustment that would increase monthly costs for residential customers in Connecticut later in the year.  The company filed a request for a $784 million rate adjustment with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Thursday, Feb. 15, according to a statement from Eversource.  The proposed rate hike, which would go into effect on Wednesday, May 1, would increase monthly bills for residential customers by $38, a 19 percent increase, according to a report by Connecticut Public.  According to Eversourc…

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by Ben Crnic
Nassau
News
Midwife Fakes Vax Records For Thousands Of Children In Nassau County, More: Health Dept. Midwife Fakes Vax Records For Thousands Of Children In Nassau County, More: Health Dept.
Midwife Fakes Vax Records For Thousands Of Children In Nassau County, More: Health Dept. A New York midwife was found to have faked over 12,000 vaccines for children on Long Island and as far away as Erie County. Jeanette Breen, a licensed midwife who ran Baldwin Midwifery, located in Baldwin, Nassau County, was issued what the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) dubbed an “unprecedented” fine of $300,000 for her scheme. Starting at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, Breen began supplying patients with a series of oral pellets called the "Real Immunity Homeoprophylaxis Program." These fake pills are marketed as an alternative to vaccination by an out-of-stat…

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by Sophie Grieser
Ulster Sullivan
Business
New Paltz Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' New Paltz Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart'
New Paltz Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' After eight years of good food and drinks, a beloved Hudson Valley pub and beer garden is closing its doors. Located in Ulster County, Schatzi's New Paltz will serve its last pierogi and cold beer on Sunday, Dec. 31. The owner, Jeremy Phillips, who announced on Facebook the closure, said it was with a "heavy heart" that he is closing the business. "New Paltz being my home town has and will always hold a special place in my heart," Phillips said. "I love this town and the people of this town." He added that many factors contributed to his decision to close the door including the pandemic,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Englewood
Business
Englewood Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show Englewood Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show
Englewood Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show An acclaimed Bergen County restaurant known for its new take on old favorites is being spotlighted on a new show. Fat Choy, a kosher vegan, also "kind of Chinese" restaurant at 52 E Palisade Ave. in Englewood is profiled on "Schmoozing and Cruising," streaming on ChaiFlicks, which celebrates the best in kosher cuisine.  The episode, hosted by CW Silverburg, premiered on Thursday, Dec. 14. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. Fat Choy was recently named one of the best restaurants in America by the New York Times. Pet…

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by Sam Barron
The Berkshires
News
After Stabbing, Pittsfield Bar 'Closed Until Further Notice,' Owners Say After Stabbing, Pittsfield Bar 'Closed Until Further Notice,' Owners Say
After Stabbing, Pittsfield Bar 'Closed Until Further Notice,' Owners Say The owners of a Berkshire County ramen bar said they created the Pittsfield hotspot to be a safe space for people to meet and have a good time, but a stabbing last week upended that goal. They've decided to shut down indefinitely.  A man was stabbed as he left Thistle & Mirth just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The man took himself to Baystate Medical Center, and police say he is expected to survive. Authorities did not release his name.  Related: Man Stabbed Leaving Pittsfield Ramen Bar The owners of the 44 West St. bar said in a Facebook post that they have seen an increas…

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by Josh Lanier
Nassau
Politics
Nassau Rep. George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process' Nassau Rep. George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process'
Nassau Rep. George Santos Dodges Expulsion From House: 'Victory For Due Process' New York Rep. George Santos, who admitted to lying about his background and is facing nearly two dozen federal criminal charges, is claiming victory after an effort to expel him from Congress failed. The freshman Republican lawmaker from Long Island, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, easily survived a resolution brought by his fellow New York Republicans to oust Santos from the House on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The resolution failed with 179 members voting in favor and 213 voting against. Nineteen members voted “present.” Earlier Report: George Santos Pleads Not…

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by Michael Mashburn
New Haven
Lifestyle
New Haven Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest New Haven Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest
New Haven Eatery Wins 'Best Of The Fest' At NYC BagelFest Forget those New York bagels you dreamed of shoving in your face. There's a new king of dough in town and it's located in Connecticut. Olmo Bagels in New Haven has walked away with not only bragging rights but with a chest full of love for the city they are made in with the big win of "Best Of The Fest" at the 2023 NYC BagelFest. But that's not all the upstart little bagel shop brought home from the annual competition that really crowns the king of bagels. They also brought home "Best Beyond the Boroughs," and "Best Schmear," said Olmo chef and owner Craig Hutchinson. "The fest was like …

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by Kathy Reakes
Somerset
Business
Bernardsville Cinema 3 Reopens For First Time Since Pandemic Bernardsville Cinema 3 Reopens For First Time Since Pandemic
Bernardsville Cinema 3 Reopens For First Time Since Pandemic One of New Jersey's oldest movie theaters has reopened for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Bernardsville Cinema 3 officially reopened on Friday, Oct. 27, with the International Bernardsville Film Festival, which will run through Sunday, Oct. 29. The cinema, located at 5 Minebrook Road in Bernardsville, was built in 1910 by Frank Allen, a developer downtown, the theater's website says.  The theater seats 500 people but was converted into a triplex theater in the 1990s. BowTie cinemas took over in 2013 until changing hands to United Leisure Cinemas, who has ownersh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Suffolk NY
News
COVID-19: IRS Workers From Suffolk County Stole Thousands In Relief Funds, DA Says COVID-19: IRS Workers From Suffolk County Stole Thousands In Relief Funds, DA Says
Covid-19: IRS Workers From Suffolk County Stole Thousands In Relief Funds, DA Says Two IRS employees from Long Island are accused of pocketing thousands of dollars in relief funds meant to help small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tina White, age 36, of Bellport, and Shawana Williams, age 45, of Centereach, were arraigned on grand larceny charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 12. According to prosecutors, White and Williams applied for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration in the summer of 2020, claiming to be business owners struggling due to the pandemic. White claimed to be the chief operating …

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by Michael Mashburn
Southwest Dutchess
Schools
Arlington School Superintendent Accepts Post In New District Arlington School Superintendent Accepts Post In New District
Arlington School Superintendent Accepts Post In New District A Hudson Valley school district is searching for a new superintendent of Schools following the resignation of the current one. Dr. Dave Moyer, superintendent of the Arlington Central School District in Dutchess County said he has taken a new superintendent position with the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District on Long Island beginning in January 2024. "Together we accomplished a great deal in a short period of time," Moyer said in a letter to the school community. "That is thanks to your collective commitment to our children, our community, and our school district." The…

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by Kathy Reakes
New Haven
Business
New Haven Theater To Close After Almost 20 Years: 'Business Is No Longer Viable,' Owners Say New Haven Theater To Close After Almost 20 Years: 'Business Is No Longer Viable,' Owners Say
New Haven Theater To Close After Almost 20 Years: 'Business Is No Longer Viable,' Owners Say A Connecticut movie theater that has entertained residents for almost two decades has announced that it will soon be closing as a result of declining business.  Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas, which opened in 2004 and is located in New Haven at 80 Temple St., will be permanently closing after its evening shows on Thursday, Oct. 12, owner Bow Tie Partners announced.  The real estate company attributed declining business following the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the closure.  "Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic caused dramatic changes to the movie theater business in…

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by Ben Crnic
Capital District
Business
‘Time To Say Farewell’: Popular Restaurant In Voorheesville Closing ‘Time To Say Farewell’: Popular Restaurant In Voorheesville Closing
‘Time To Say Farewell’: Popular Restaurant In Voorheesville Closing In the half decade since opening her restaurant in the region, Grace Thompson has met plenty of strangers - as well as a regular cast of “characters” - who have stopped in for a bite to eat over the years. Her Albany County eatery Gracie’s Kitchen, located in Voorheesville at 39 Voorheesville Avenue, will say goodbye to those characters on Sunday, Oct. 8, when the restaurant permanently closes. “Since the pandemic, the restaurant industry has tackled historic inflation, a virtually empty labor pool, a volatile supply chain, and incredible disruption that has made it impossible for many res…

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by Michael Mashburn
Camden
News
Rutgers Law School Grad Nominated To Succeed Sheila Oliver In Major Role Rutgers Law School Grad Nominated To Succeed Sheila Oliver In Major Role
Rutgers Law School Grad Nominated To Succeed Sheila Oliver In Major Role Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated Rutgers law school graduate Jacquelyn Suárez to step in as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs after Sheila Y. Oliver’s unexpected death last month. Suárez, who currently serves as the Director of the DCA’s Division of Local Government Services, will serve as Acting Commissioner pending Senate confirmation and will be the first Hispanic Commissioner to hold the title. Gov. Murphy appointed Secretary of State Tahesha Way as the new Lt. Governor of New Jersey last week. Way will retain her role as the head of the State Department, whic…

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by Valerie Musson
Scarsdale
News
Scarsdale Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says Scarsdale Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says
Scarsdale Makes List Of 'Most Envied' Lifestyles In America, Report Says A village in Westchester is apparently making people green with envy, as a new report has named a county suburb as having one of the most sought-after lifestyles in America.  The village of Scarsdale has made it on a list of suburbs with the "most envied lifestyles" across the country, according to a report from Moving Feedback released on Monday, Aug. 14.  The village took spot No. 104 on the list out of the 175 suburbs that were included.  The rankings were determined by an online panel survey of 3,000 adults based on age, gender, and geography, the organiza…

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by Ben Crnic
Stratford
Business
One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas
One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas A pizzeria that has served as a fixture in Fairfield County for over 75 years is saying goodbye by baking free pizzas to celebrate the owner's upcoming retirement.  Salerno's Pizza, located in Stratford at 1398 Barnum Ave. since 1947, announced earlier in June that it would be closing in July 2023 as a result of owner Carlo Salerno's decision to retire as he approaches his 80th birthday.  Earlier Report- End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years Before the restaurant closes its doors for good though, Salerno plans to give back to his loyal patrons b…

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by Ben Crnic
Nassau
News
Mystery No More: Backers Of George Santos' $500K Bond In Federal Criminal Case Revealed Mystery No More: Backers Of George Santos' $500K Bond In Federal Criminal Case Revealed
Mystery No More: Backers Of George Santos' $500K Bond In Federal Criminal Case Revealed After more than a month, the question of who backed the half-million-dollar bond to free embattled New York Congressman George Santos from custody while his federal criminal case plays out has finally been answered. Documents unsealed in US District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Thursday, June 22, show that Santos’ father, Gercino dos Santos, and his aunt, Elma Preven, are the co-signers on his $500,000 bond. Santos' lawyer had argued that publicizing his relatives' identities could subject them to harassment from news organizations, but the judge rejected the plea. The 34-…

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by Michael Mashburn
Essex MA
Lifestyle
Methuen Brunch Spot Closes After Years Of Making Customers Feel Like Family Methuen Brunch Spot Closes After Years Of Making Customers Feel Like Family
Methuen Brunch Spot Closes After Years Of Making Customers Feel Like Family A brunch restaurant is closing its doors, saying that nothing they have done to try and save their business worked.  Savastano's, located on Merrimack Street in Methuen, announced that the brunch restaurant would close permanently on Friday, June 30 via a Facebook post. The eatery, known for its home-cooked breakfasts and lunches, opened only months before the COVID-19 pandemic began necessitating non-essential business closures.  It shut down for three months in 2020 and never recovered, according to the Facebook post.  The closure is not due to a lack of regulars, according to the post…

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by Morgan Gonzales
New Rochelle
News
COVID-19 $14.7M Scheme: New Rochelle Man Tried Stealing From Relief Program, Feds Say COVID-19 $14.7M Scheme: New Rochelle Man Tried Stealing From Relief Program, Feds Say
Covid-19 $14.7M Scheme: New Rochelle Man Tried Stealing From Relief Program, Feds Say Two men from Westchester and a Long Island woman face charges after participating in a more than $14 million scheme to steal from a program created to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal officials said.  New Rochelle resident Glenroy Walker, age 65, Mount Vernon resident Gary Wheeler, age 46, Freeport resident Sherril Baez, age 50, and three others are charged with scheming to steal more than $14 million from the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, June 6.  The …

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by Ben Crnic
Camden
Business
One Of Collingswood's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' One Of Collingswood's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision'
One Of Collingswood's Oldest Restaurants Closes: 'Hard But Good Decision' The Tortilla Press, one of the oldest restaurants in Collingswood, has shuttered after two decades in business. The BYOB Mexican eatery at 703 Haddon Ave.  announced last weekend's sudden closing on Facebook. We have closed our Tortilla Press restaurant in Collingswood and my wife and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank... Posted by The Tortilla Press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Mark Smith and his wife, Lydia Cipriani, took over the former home of the Collingswood Family Restaurant in 2002. Their other restaurant, The Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken remains open. The couple d…

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers
Business
Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says
Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says A pizzeria in Westchester that became a community staple for over half a century and became the setting of countless memories has closed as its owner prepares to enjoy retirement.  Raceway Pizza, located in Yonkers at 775 Yonkers Ave., has closed, owner Luigi Petrozza announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  Petrozza, whose family began the restaurant in 1971, cited his retirement as the reason for the restaurant's closing.  "Working here with my mom and dad for many, many years...it's going to be sad, but it's time for me to just let go and do what I have to do now," Petrozza sai…

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by Ben Crnic
Tolland
Business
Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In Vernon After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years' Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In Vernon After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years'
Popular Restaurant Closes Last Location In Vernon After 'Last Few, Very Difficult Years' A beloved Connecticut restaurant has suddenly shut down its second and final location only months after closing its original, flagship locale.  The owners of Lucky Taco announced the permanent closure of their Tolland County location at 73 East St. in Vernon's Northeast Shopping Center on Tuesday night, May 9 on social media.  The closure comes after the business's original Hartford County flagship location at 829 Main St. in Manchester was shut down for good in mid-March after nine years in business as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Earlier Report - Popular Restaurant …

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by Ben Crnic
Essex NJ
News
IRS Bags Hundreds Of Tax Cheats, Money Launderers As COVID Relief Fraud Tops $3.2 Billion IRS Bags Hundreds Of Tax Cheats, Money Launderers As COVID Relief Fraud Tops $3.2 Billion
IRS Bags Hundreds Of Tax Cheats, Money Launderers As COVID Relief Fraud Tops $3.2 Billion It wasn't long after the government began offering COVID relief loans three years ago that IRS investigators were hot on the tails of scammers. Since then, agents with IRS Criminal Investigation have pursued 975 tax and money-laundering cases nationwide involving $3.2 billion worth of fraudulently obtained loans, credits and payments meant to help American workers, families, and small businesses who were rocked by the pandemic. Over that time, IRS-CI has kept its conviction rate at nearly 100%, federal authorities say. It has produced indictments against 458 defendants, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Warren Hunterdon
Business
NJ COVID Scammer Who Pocketed $1.8M In Taxpayer-Funded Rescue Loans Gets Three Years In Fed Pen NJ COVID Scammer Who Pocketed $1.8M In Taxpayer-Funded Rescue Loans Gets Three Years In Fed Pen
NJ COVID Scammer Who Pocketed $1.8M In Taxpayer-Funded Rescue Loans Gets Three Years In Fed Pen UPDATE: A North Jersey businessman who collected $1.8 million in COVID-19 pandemic loans that he wasn't entitled to, then diverted the money into accounts held by family members -- including his young children -- was sentenced to three years in federal prison on Wednesday. Rocco A. Malanga, 39, formerly of Hackettstown, must serve out the entire plea-bargained sentence approved by a U.S. District Court judge in Newark on March 22 because there’s no parole in the federal prison system. Malanga lied on documents to three different lenders to secure federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) mo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Arlington
News
Known Racist Convicted Of Spitting On Black Neighbor In DC During Pandemic: Feds Known Racist Convicted Of Spitting On Black Neighbor In DC During Pandemic: Feds
Known Racist Convicted Of Spitting On Black Neighbor In DC During Pandemic: Feds A man with a history of racist tirades against African-American neighbors in Washington, DC, was found guilty of spitting in the face of one during a hate crime at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gueorgui Iskrenov was found guilty following a three-day trial for bias-related assault in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, federal officials announced on Thursday, Feb. 2. Prosecutors said that at approximately 2 p.m. on July 20, 2020, the victim, an African American woman, was walking her service dog and crossing the exit ramp of her apartment complex by the Wharf in Southwest,…

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by Zak Failla