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NJ Con Man Who Swindled Elderly Out Of $2M Headed To Fed Pen NJ Con Man Who Swindled Elderly Out Of $2M Headed To Fed Pen
NJ Con Man Who Swindled Elderly Out Of $2M Headed To Fed Pen A confessed Somerset County con man is headed to federal prison for 6½ years for swindling elderly investors out of $2 million that he used, in part, to pay for his daughter’s college tuition and sorority fees. For nearly a decade, ex-financial advisor Daniel Rivera, 51, told primarily elderly investors that his Robbins Lane Properties was “staffed by experienced real estate professionals, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. Rivera promised a “guaranteed monthly income” thanks to a rate of return based on secure investments, she added. The truth, Honig said, was: “Robbins Lane had …
‘Bookem’: Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Fairview National Night Out ‘Bookem’: Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Fairview National Night Out
‘Bookem’: Rapping Sheriff’s Officer Brings Show To Fairview National Night Out A video-rapping Hudson County sheriff’s officer who uses music to build relationships with community youngsters is booked at two Bergen County National Night Out events on Tuesday, in Fairview and Garfield. Officer Daniel Rivera – better known as “Bookem” – has been mentoring inner-city youth for five years. He’s produced several videos in the past year aimed at bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community -- among them, “Good Cop.” WATCH BELOW: “Good Cop” (Bookem) "Good CopTEAM BOOKEM Earlier this year, Rivera collaborated on a video with a student from Lincoln High Sc…
Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs
Jersey City's La Concha Owner Bertha D. Torres, 64, Filled Hearts, Stomachs When Bertha D. Torres opened La Concha in Jersey City, she promised one of her first customers Johnny Baez she'd be there until death. "I will always remember these words," Baez said in a tribute on Facebook. That fateful day came on April 16, when Torres passed away at 64 years old. Community members say she changed the neighborhood for good. Born in the Dominican Republic, Torres launched her 30-year career in Hoboken before settling in Jersey City. She worked hard and was glad to, treating every customer like family and making sure they left with full hearts and stomachs. "It is surre…