FREEHOLD — On Aug. 28, 2012, Toms River resident Michelle Heale was trusted to babysit 14-month-old Mason Hess, as she did a few times a week. Today, jury selection is expected to begin in the trial to determine if Heale murdered Mason Hess through “vigorous and sustained shaking.” Heale called 9-1-1 at approximately 2 p.m. on… Read the rest of this entry »
Suspended “NBC Nightly News” anchor and Middletown native Brian Williams wanted to take over for late-night comedian David Letterman, but was ultimately rebuffed, according to an account in New York magazine. The outlet reports that Williams, who is suspended after exaggerating his experiences in Iraq, pitched his comedic services to CBS chief Les Moonves. Moonves ultimately… Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON—To show that Sen. Bob Menendez’s relationship with a prominent donor crossed the line from politics into political corruption, the government faces several hurdles that could make a quick conviction difficult, experienced white-collar defense attorneys said. Menendez, D-N.J., has said repeatedly that he has done nothing wrong, and on Saturday several defenders — Republicans and Democrats… Read the rest of this entry »
TOMS RIVER — The man killed in a hit-and-run accident in Toms River on Friday night is a Brookdale Community College student who made headlines when a video showing him being pepper-sprayed by campus police went viral. Jeffrey Michel, 27, of Colts Neck was found on Route 37 in Toms River shortly after 8 p.m. on… Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez’s actions on behalf of Dr. Salomon Melgen were “appropriate and lawful,” his spokeswoman said today. The spokeswoman, Tricia Enright, was responding to reports by CNN, citing people briefed on the case, that Menendez would soon be indicted on corruption charges. UPDATE: Menendez to speak about alleged corruption charges Menendez (D-N.J.)… Read the rest of this entry »
Calls on Federal Flood Insurance Program head to work with Jersey Delegation to establish retrospective claims process
Congressman Chris Smith and Monmouth County Shaun Golden prepare to survey Hurricane Sandy damage. November, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, announced today that he will be hosting a meeting with Brad Kieserman, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), in order to establish a new, workable process for revisiting and resolving all flood insurance claims brought by Sandy-affected homeowners. Kieserman agreed to the meeting to which Smith will invite the entire NJ congressional delegation.
“After a lengthy and productive phone conference with Mr. Kieserman, I look forward to hosting the meeting with the NJ delegation and getting to the bottom of these widespread and outrageous practices that are defrauding and cheating NJ Sandy victims, who are federal flood insurance policy holders,” Smith said. “I am pleased that FEMA has agreed with my and others’ request to review any and all potential underpayments to Sandy victims. We can now work together to establish a new, credible process moving forward.
Posted: March 6th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Chris Smith, FEMA, Press Release | Tags: Brad Kieserman, Congressman Chris Smith, Congressman Frank LoBiondo, FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program, NFIP, Press Release | 3 Comments »
Exxon Mobil will pay the state $225 million to resolve liability for contamination at two New Jersey refinery sites, according the state Attorney General’s office. Additionally, the company remains responsible for ongoing cleanup at the two sites, known as the Bayonne and Bayway facilities, according to details of the settlement released Thursday. The announcement was the… Read the rest of this entry »
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