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Brockton Woman Who Helped Run Violent Prostitution Ring Gets Probation: DOJ Brockton Woman Who Helped Run Violent Prostitution Ring Gets Probation: DOJ
Brockton Woman Who Helped Run Violent Prostitution Ring Gets Probation: DOJ A 35-year-old Brockton woman who was second in command at a Massachusetts-based prostitution ring that trafficked women along the East Coast for sex work will not serve any jail time, a federal judge ruled earlier this month.  Natashia Bowman was sentenced to three years probation and must pay restitution to the victims in the case, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said on Monday, Sept. 19. The former Dorchester woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit interstate travel in aid of a racketeering enterprise related to a prostitution business, prosecutors said.  Police …

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by Josh Lanier
News
NY Judge Named ‘Special Master’ In DOJ Probe Of Trump’s Handling Of Classified Docs NY Judge Named ‘Special Master’ In DOJ Probe Of Trump’s Handling Of Classified Docs
NY Judge Named ‘Special Master’ In DOJ Probe Of Trump’s Handling Of Classified Docs A veteran New York judge from Long Island will be tasked with reviewing documents that were seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Raymond Dearie, age 79, a senior federal judge in the Eastern District of New York, was named by a federal judge in Florida as a so-called special master Thursday evening, Sept. 15. Dearie was one of two potential candidates put forward by Trump’s legal team and was also endorsed by the Department of Justice. In his role as special master, he will be responsible for reviewing documents and separating out those that …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor
Planeloads Of Migrants Sent To Martha's Vineyard By Florida's Governor At least 50 undocumented migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday, Sept. 14, on the order of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, multiple news reports said. Island residents did not know about this beforehand and had to scramble to accommodate them.  Due to an unexpected urgent #humanitarian situation, #DCEMA are opening #Emergency #Shelters tonight on #MarthasVineyard. If you’re willing & able to volunteer in a clinical or non-clinical role, contact @DukesOffice at 508-684-8015#VolunteersNeeded #HumanitarianAid #DukesCounty — Dukes County Emergency Management Association (@Dukes…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Tops List Of Healthiest States Again In New Study Massachusetts Tops List Of Healthiest States Again In New Study
Massachusetts Tops List Of Healthiest States Again In New Study Swap out your running shoes for dancing ones. Massachusetts once again topped the list of healthiest states in the nation, beating out one of the country's most desirable destinations.  Boston University's School of Public Health and Sharecare recently published their annual Well Being Index, which compiles studies on several health topics and ranks each state based on its performance.  Massachusetts ranked second in access to healthcare, second in housing and transportation, third in purpose wellbeing, third in financial, fourth in physical health, fifth in social health, fifth i…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Recall Issued For Supplement Due To Presence Of Undeclared Ingredient Recall Issued For Supplement Due To Presence Of Undeclared Ingredient
Recall Issued For Supplement Due To Presence Of Undeclared Ingredient A company recalled a supplement that was sold across the United States due to the presence of an undeclared ingredient.  Distributor RFR LLC recalled SANGTER Energy Supplements 3000mg with expiration date 01/2025 after Food & Drug Administration analysis found the products contained undeclared sildenafil, a substance found in FDA-approved treatments of male erectile dysfunction, according to an FDA announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The presence of sildenafil makes the supplements an unapproved new drug, the FDA reported.  Undeclared sildenafil can interact with nitrates f…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Iconic Pizzeria Opens New Shops Far From Its Connecticut Roots, With Locale In Florida Planned Iconic Pizzeria Opens New Shops Far From Its Connecticut Roots, With Locale In Florida Planned
Iconic Pizzeria Opens New Shops Far From Its Connecticut Roots, With Locale In Florida Planned An iconic Connecticut-based pizzeria chain is reportedly going to open a new location in Florida, according to Naples Florida Weekly. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has plans to open in the Sunshine State, a Trinity Commercial Group representative confirmed to the news outlet. “We have no immediate plans to search in SW Florida for Frank Pepe’s but we have signed some leases in Southeast Florida and continue to actively search on this [east] coast,” the group emailed Naples Florida Weekly.  The pizzeria chain currently lists Plantation, Florida, as a location on its jobs page. P…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Frozen Pizza Products Made Without Inspection Recall Issued For Frozen Pizza Products Made Without Inspection
Recall Issued For Frozen Pizza Products Made Without Inspection A national recall has been issued for a brand of frozen pizzas that were produced without undergoing federal inspection. The recall affects approximately 19,275 pounds of frozen meat products sold under the brand name Danny’s Cuban Pizza, according to an alert from the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).  The recall affects the 14 and 17.5oz plastic shrink wrapped frozen packages containing a single serving of "Danny's Cuban Pizza Authentic Cuban style" pepperoni, chorizo, Hawaiian, and ham pizzas. The individual size pizzas were produced from Ja…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Location In Woburn Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Location In Woburn
Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Second Massachusetts Location In Woburn Get ready Woburn, because things are about to get hot – and this time we're not talking about the weather.  Dave's Hot Chicken, which already has one location in Newton, is opening their second Massachusetts store this Friday, July 29.  The chain is known for their selection of chicken tenders and sliders with seven heat levels from "no spice" to "reaper," with the latter requiring a signed waiver to try.  #woburn #massachusetts we've got a @daveshotchicken with YOUR name on it! OPENING ON Friday, July 29! 📍300 Mishawum Rd (Suite 400), Woburn, MA 01801. Spread the word and TAG EVERYON…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
31-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck By Semi-Trailer In CT 31-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck By Semi-Trailer In CT
31-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck By Semi-Trailer In CT A 31-year-old man was fatally struck by a semi-trailer truck on I-91 in Connecticut. The crash happened on I-91 South near Exit 21 in Cromwell at about 11:20 p.m. on Monday, July 18, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said Nicholas Davidowicz, of Newton, Massachusetts, was standing outside of a 2014 Toyota Prius that was parked in the right and center lanes, and a 2014 Cascadia Freightliner swerved to avoid a collision. Davidowicz ran from the center lane into the left lane, where he was struck by the Freightliner, State Police said.  The driver of the Freightliner lost co…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Potential Chimney Repair Scammer Wanted By Quincy Police Potential Chimney Repair Scammer Wanted By Quincy Police
Potential Chimney Repair Scammer Wanted By Quincy Police Quincy Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect behind a potential chimney repair scam, the department said on Facebook.  The suspect is described as a White male, between 30 and 40 years old, with a thick Irish brogue, police said. He may also be driving a white pickup truck with Florida plates.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jimmy Chen at 617.745.5766.  The department is also reminding residents about the proper steps to take when hiring a contractor. More information can be found at Mass.gov.

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by David Cifarelli
News
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spanning 10 States Linked To Ice Cream Brand, CDC Says Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spanning 10 States Linked To Ice Cream Brand, CDC Says
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spanning 10 States Linked To Ice Cream Brand, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a listeria outbreak that killed one person and sickened 22 others across the nation has been linked to an ice cream brand. Consumers who have Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream at home should throw away any remaining product, says the CDC.  Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream is sold only in Florida. Among 10 people providing information related to the outbreak who did not live in Florida, eight traveled to Florida in the month before getting sick. Big Olaf Creamery, based in Sarasota, Florida, is voluntarily contacting retail l…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spans 10 States, CDC Says Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spans 10 States, CDC Says
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Spans 10 States, CDC Says One person has died and 22 others people have been hospitalized in a nationwide listeria outbreak spanning 10 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. The cause of the outbreak is not yet known and a specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak, the CDC said on Friday, July 1. Nearly all the people live in or traveled to Florida about a month before they got sick, although the significance of this is not yet known, said the CDC. Pregnant people and their newborns, adults aged 65 and older, and people with weakened immu…

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by Joe Lombardi