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Disgraced Former Sen. Menendez Barred From Holding Public Office In NJ
Former Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, who is imprisoned on federal corruption charges, is barred from ever holding public office in New Jersey, the state announced Friday, Dec. 5.
New Jersey Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy permanently disqualified Menendez from holding office or any position of honor, trust, or profit in state or local government, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
If Menendez applies for public office or employment or takes any steps to campaign, run for, or be appointed or elected to public office, he will face a contempt-of-court charge, Platkin said.
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PA Teacher, Basketball Coach Sent Nudes To Undercover NJ ‘Girl,’ Hoarded Child Porn: DA
A high school teacher and coach is accused of sending nude photos to who he believed was a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey and hoarding dozens of child pornography images and videos, according to a release issued on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Manheim Township High School teacher, David Sean Burkhart, 45, of the 700 block of Scott Lane in Warwick Township, was charged with three counts of sexual abuse of children, one count of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of criminal use of a communication facility, Manheim Township Police Det. Nicholas Fritz wrote in the affidavit.
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$40.8M Luxury Apartment Deal Closes In NJ, With New Loan To Match: JLL
A luxury multifamily community in North Jersey has changed hands in a $40.8 million sale, along with $27.5 million in acquisition financing, JLL Capital Markets said Wednesday, Dec. 3.
JLL said it arranged both sides of the deal for The West, a 70-unit property at 555 Northfield Ave., in West Orange. The firm represented the seller, a joint venture between Varma Real Estate and Garas Development, and also represented the buyer, a joint venture between Invel Capital and Pearlmark Real Estate. JLL said the loan was secured through a life insurance company.
Built in 2023, The West features one…
100-Year-Old Bergen County Retail Center Sells For $7.35M
A 100-year-old retail center in Bergen County has been sold for $7.35 million, a commercial real estate firm announced.
The 22,000-square-foot center, Union Avenue Retail Center, located at 308–314 Union Ave., spans 21,897 square feet and includes seven single-story units, according to a Nov. 21 release from Marcus & Millichap. The property was built in 1925 and renovated in 2019 on a 1.9-acre parcel, according to the firm.
“Stabilized retail centers in Bergen County consistently achieve significant investor demand,” said Alan Cafiero, senior managing director investment at Marcus …
