Gambino mobster James LaForte pleads guilty in brutal extortion, racketeering case
BROOKLYN, NY – A longtime member of the Gambino organized crime family pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering and violent extortion charges, capping off a sweeping prosecution that dismantled a major faction of one of New York’s most notorious Mafia families. James “Jimmy” LaForte, 49, of New York, admitted…
N.J. teacher says boss threatened to use witchcraft on for complaining repeatedly about mold
A former teacher at an Early Head Start program in Passaic County says her supervisor threatened “to use witchcraft” to stop her from complaining about mold in her classroom. Betzahy Gonzalez, of Paterson, claims in court papers she was ridiculed and eventually terminated after complaining about a damp...
N.J.-based Salad House chain plans rapid expansion with 5 new locations
New Jersey-based Salad House, a chain franchise known for its fresh, made-to-order customizable salads, plans to open three new locations in New Jersey this month with two more in the works. The openings planned for this month include:. Marlboro - 314 Route 9 North. Metuchen - 660 Middlesex Ave. Wall...
N.J. unveils plan for 9-mile urban greenway on abandoned rail line in 2 counties
New Jersey has released a plan to transform an abandoned rail corridor into a nine-mile greenway that will connect eight towns across Essex and Hudson counties. The greenway will traverse Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Montclair. Many of these areas are overburdened...
NYC civil service exam: Here are the salaries for positions open in February
The New York City civil service exam schedule is open for February, and some jobs pay more than others. The application period for exams opened Feb. 4. Exam applications currently open include: chemical engineering intern; chief marine engineer; child and family specialist; civil engineering intern; electrical...
The Wonderfully Wacky Restaurant In New Jersey You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over...
In the heart of Hackensack sits a tiny time capsule of Americana that’s been slinging some of the most addictive sliders in the Garden State. White Manna isn’t just a burger joint – it’s a neon-lit, chrome-trimmed temple of deliciousness that proves the best things come in small packages.
The New York Taco Truck That Sells Out Every Night By 10 PM
Even in a city that never slows down like New York, some lines feel different. On a stretch of Jackson Heights pavement, people gather with quiet purpose, cups warming their hands as steam rises into the night air. The pull comes from a taco truck that keeps its focus narrow and its standards high, built around a...
Former NYPD supervisor admits selling crash victims’ data for bribes
NEW YORK, NY – A former New York City Police Department supervisor has pleaded guilty to a federal bribery conspiracy after admitting that she sold the personal information of car accident victims to a call center operator in exchange for cash and other benefits. Pamela Dillard, 48, of Brooklyn, entered…
Armed migrant robbery crew busted after NYC hold-up— immediately released without bail
A migrant robbery crew – three of them wanted on ICE detainers – were busted after a stick-up in NYC Wednesday night but then released by a judge, cops and police sources said Saturday. The crew held-up a couple around 11:30 p.m. on West 47th Street between Ninth Avenue and Tenth Avenue, police said. A 57-year-old...
Carjacking turns brutal in Elizabeth as victim is run over
A man who was carjacked outside a Sonic restaurant in Elizabeth was sent to a hospital after the suspect ran him over with the car, police said.
