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Former Long Branch cop stabbed outside Shore bar, police say

assetContentLONG BRANCH — A former city police officer was stabbed multiple times in the stomach and face Saturday night outside a bar, police said. Joseph Walker, 47, of West Long Branch, was hospitalized following the incident and is expected to recover after having surgery, Public Safety Director Jason Roebuck said in a statement posted on Facebook.… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 12th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: , | 3 Comments »

Keyport Fire Remains Under Investigation

Toms River man arrested for working on structures without being properly licensed

assetContentKeyport– The Front Street fire that lead to injuries to 8 firefighters and a Salvation Army worker on Friday afternoon remains under investigation with the cause yet to be determined, according to Charles Webster, spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosectuor’s Office.

Andrew Mayer, 28 of Toms River, was charged with Working without a Permit, Working without a License, and Driving without a License, all disorderly persons offenses, after witnesses saw him working on the roof of 43 and 45 Front Street prior to the fire. He was released on his own recognizance.

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Posted: April 12th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Keyport, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Christie nominates a Democrat to N.J. Supreme

assetContent (3)TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie nominated a New Jersey Democrat to the state’s Supreme Court on Monday, effectively ending his years-long battle to reshape the composition of the bench. The GOP governor, flanked by Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester), nominated former assistant U.S. Attorney Walter Timpone to fill a vacancy during a Statehouse news conference. The… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 12th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Chris Christie, NJ Courts, NJ Judiciary, NJ Supreme Court | Tags: , , | 1 Comment »

N.J. can use eminent domain to force beach replenishment, reports say

assetContent (2)ATLANTIC CITY — A Superior Court judge ruled Monday that the state government can use eminent domain to seize property for a protective dune in the city of Margate, according to news reports. Moreover, the decision is the second ruling in less than a month regarding the state’s use of eminent domain for beach protection projects.… Read the rest of this entry »

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Judge hears challenges to Cruz’s eligibility to be on New Jersey ballot

cruz-1-300x160MERCERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey administrative law judge on Monday heard two challenges to GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s eligibility to appear on the New Jersey ballot, based upon the Texas senator’s having been born in Canada. The judge, Jeff Masin, said he would issue a decision Tuesday on the challenges to Cruz’s eligibility to… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 11th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

Keansburg Man Gets 20 Years For Armed Robbery, Impersonating A Cop

Steven P. Rinck

Steven P. Rinck

Steven P. Rinck, 49, of Seabreeze Way in Keansburg was sentenced to 20 years in state prison today for his conviction a total of 15 counts, including four counts of fourth degree Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer, two counts of first degree Armed Robbery, one count of second degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, one count of second degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, two counts of fourth degree Aggravated Assault by Pointing a Firearm, two counts of third degree Terroristic Threats, two counts of second degree Kidnapping, and one count of second degree Certain Persons Not to Have Firearms.

John R. Tassini imposed the concurrent sentences today on the 15 charges in Freehold. Rinck is subject to the “No Early Release Act” which requires him to serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.

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Posted: April 11th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Keansburg Man Gets 20 Years For Armed Robbery, Impersonating A Cop

Goldman Sachs to pay $5 billion for its role in housing bubble

assetContentGoldman Sachs has agreed to pay more than $5 billion to settle charges it sold mortgages it knew were likely to fail during the housing bubble heydays of 2005-2007, the U.S. Justice Department announced today. Of that settlement, $1.8 billion has been set aside to help consumers harmed by the practice – with most of it… Read the rest of this entry »

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N.J. school board set to vote on new transgender restroom policy

assetContentHILLSDALE – New guidelines that would allow high school students in the Pascack Valley regional schools to use restrooms based on their gender identity will be up for a vote Monday. If adopted, the district’s Board of Education would follow in the footsteps of numerous other New Jersey communities by adopting new rules designed to protect… Read the rest of this entry »

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Officials probe cause of blaze that injured 8 firefighters in Keyport

assetContentKEYPORT — Demolition crews worked Saturday to clear charred debris left from a massive fire that destroyed at least three buildings in the borough’s business district. The blaze began around 4 p.m. Friday on West Front Street and spread into nearby structures. Cell phone video footage showed a wall collapse as thick smoke and flames shot… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted: April 10th, 2016 | Author: | Filed under: Keyport, Monmouth County News | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Officials probe cause of blaze that injured 8 firefighters in Keyport

Why is Tax Day April 18 this year?

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Tax Day is April 18 this year, giving us three extra days to prepare our annual fiduciary sacrifice to the Internal Revenue Service. And who do we have to thank? How about Abraham Lincoln? The deadline for filing federal taxes is April 15, unless its fall on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case Tax Day… Read the rest of this entry »

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