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Biden Extends Deportation Protections Ahead Of Trump Inauguration
In a last-minute move, President Joe Biden extended deportation protections on for approximately 900,000 immigrants from countries facing conflict or instability, including Venezuela, Ukraine, El Salvador, and Sudan.
The decision, announced on Friday, Jan. 10, shields these individuals from deportation and allows them to work legally in the US for the first 18 months of the incoming Trump administration.
Biden’s action utilizes Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program granting renewable 18-month protections for individuals from countries deemed unsafe due to armed c…
Man Kills Woman 'In Presence Of Minors,' Middlesex County Prosecutor Says
A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged with murdering a woman in South Brunswick on Thursday, Jan. 9, authorities said.
At 3:15 p.m., South Brunswick police responded to a residence on Route 27 and found Lauren Saldana, 38, dead at the scene, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department said.
An investigation determined Roman Romanovskiy, also of South Brunswick, killed Saldana, authorities said. Saldana and Romanovskiy knew each other and "thus it was not a random act of violence," authorities said. …
Ex-Husband Of Rhonj Star Sentenced For Stalking, Leading To Holmdel Home Invasion: Prosecutor
Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Dina Cantin, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after previously pleading guilty to stalking her and her then-fiancé now-husband David Cantin, leading to a 2017 home invasion, authorities said.
Manzo, a 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident, pleaded guilty last October to stalking the couple in Holmdel between 2015 and 2019. James Mainello, a 57-year-old Bayonne resident, pleaded guilty to robbing and assaulting the same victims in May 2017, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.
On Saturday, May 13, 201…
Here's Timing For Storm Packed With Snow, Ice That Will Cause Slippery Travel In Northeast
A sprawling winter storm moving from the south will bring a mix of snow and sleet, causing hazardous travel across the Northeast.
Regional Impact, Timing
Maryland-Virginia: Precipitation begins around 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts: Snow and sleet expected to start between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.
While the heaviest snowfall is expected south of Washington, DC, the storm will still cause slick travel throughout the region.
“The storm will not have enough time to throw heavy snow through the coastal Nort…
This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know
A virus causing cold-like symptoms is making its seasonal rounds, and health officials are urging everyone to take preventive measures.
With no vaccines or specific treatments currently available, vigilance is key to avoiding infection of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is key.
HMPV, according to the Cleveland Clinic, usually causes symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, a runny nose, or a sore throat.
However, certain groups—young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems—are at higher risk for severe complications, including lung infe…
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In NJ
Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes.
The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Pennsylvania
Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd.
New Jersey
East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd.
Massachusetts
Stoug…
Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in popularity across the U.S.
The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form Catalyst Brands, the new company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. SPARC Group is the operator of stores including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen will become the CEO of Catalyst Brands, which boasts more than $9 billion of revenue and about 60,000 employees at …
Neighbors Crashed Spy Drone Into New Jersey Home, Lawsuit Says
A Mount Laurel woman is suing her neighbors after she says a drone that they were using to spy on her crashed into her home causing major damage.
Nicole Wimbish, who lives on Texas Avenue, filed a lawsuit in Burlington County Superior Court in December 2023, against her neighbors, along with unidentified individuals referred to as "John Doe 1-5." The lawsuit claims the group used a drone recklessly, leading to property damage and emotional trauma.
According to the complaint, Wimbish purchased her home in 2009. From the beginning, she says she faced "unwarranted hostility, incivility, and ha…
