#new-jersey

#new-jersey

Two men are facing charges after they were accused of trafficking 260 pounds of methamphetamine to New Jersey by truck, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday. Marcos Cesar Acosta, 47, of Chicago, and Carlos H. Cordero-Gutierrez, 53, of Mexico, were both arrested on April 28. They were each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, with up to life in prison as a maximum possible sentence, along with a fine of up to $10 million, according to the Justice Department.

NJ Transit has announced a 30% reduction in its special event rail fares for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, which were originally priced at a staggering $150, will now cost $105. The initial price tag sparked immediate outrage from fans and advocacy groups. Which is no surprise given the standard round-trip fare for the 18-mile journey is typically $12.90.

"For years, these defendants painted themselves as purveyors of fine art while selling lies on canvas to unsuspecting collectors. Today's convictions strip away the varnish and reveal the fraud underneath."

Federal prosecutors stated that Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska commissioned an artist in Poland to create at least 200 forgeries, defrauding buyers of at least $2 million.

The US Supreme Court sided with First Choice Women's Resource Centers, reviving a federal lawsuit challenging a subpoena from the New Jersey attorney general. The subpoena sought internal records, including donor and doctor information, amid allegations of deceptive practices.

Veronica O'Brien-Lim explained that the bears were living under her home due to the previous owners digging a foundation under half of the addition. Initially adorable, the bears began causing problems by going through neighbors' trash and chewing on wires.

For most of modern American history, sports betting outside of Nevada was prohibited under the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, known as PASPA. Passed by Congress in 1992, PASPA effectively banned states from authorizing or licensing sports wagering.

Tashaun Normand, 42, constructed and deployed Molotov cocktails, throwing them at a vehicle and in the direction of a residence, causing significant fires.

"We are thrilled to bring this immersive experience to New Jersey. Whether you're an art-lover, history enthusiast, or someone encountering this masterpiece for the first time, this exhibition allows you to experience Michelangelo's genius in an intimate and unforgettable way."

Last night, an alleged member of the Jewish Defense League-designated by the FBI as a 'known violent extremist organization'-attempted to blow up the home of Nerdeen Kiswani in a chilling act of political violence and an apparent assassination plot.

The home is currently listed on Airbnb for about $1,000 a night for short stays throughout June and July. It boasts a 'spacious 3BR retreat just 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium!' - the site of eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final - along with a backyard, a fire pit and a 'roomy deck with plenty of seating.'

"I don't think the tax conversation is productive because we are going to be 100% higher than New Jersey if we take that proposal. New Jersey's current corporate tax rate is 11%. If we do what the Mayor has recommended, will be at 22% - 100% over New Jersey," Steve Fulop, the new CEO of the Partnership for The City of New York said Sunday on 77 WABC's the "Cats Roundtable" program.

More than $18 million was distributed through the second round of the Electric School Bus Grant Program, supporting the purchase of 53 battery-electric school buses and associated charging equipment. The program, authorized in 2022 and financed through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' Clean Energy Fund, provides up to $45 million over three years to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission alternatives. Grant recipients include school districts and private transportation contractors located across northern, central, and southern New Jersey.

Two men who died after their helicopters collided midair in New Jersey over the weekend both earned their private pilot licenses over a decade ago and would often have breakfast together at a cafe near the crash site before taking to the skies from the local airport. Authorities on Monday identified the two New Jersey men as Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71.