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Mass Deportations Could Lead To Salary Increases In These States, Including NJ
Mass deportations could significantly impact wages in states heavily reliant on foreign labor, according to new research. An Oxford study suggests that removing a substantial number of immigrant workers may lead to labor shortages, compelling employers to increase salaries to attract native-born workers, Newsweek reports. The states most likely to be affected are New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas, the report said, because those states have large immigrant populations and economies that depend on foreign labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and hospita…
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Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Despite Trump's Push For Immediate Reduction
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate in place, pausing further cuts and ignoring a demand by President Donald Trump to immediately drop rates. After three months of reductions, the Fed decided to keep the key interest rate target at 4.25 to 4.5 percent. The Fed announced the decision on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after its first meeting since President Trump returned to the White House. Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is monitoring inflation and economic stability under the Trump administration. "We remain committed to supporting maximum employment, bringing inflation sustain…
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Estate Of NJ “Grammy” Sues For Wrongful Death Following Fatal I-81 Crash:
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Editor's Note: Flock Freight, Inc. has been removed as a defendant from the lawsuit. This article has been updated to reflect that change. The estate of a woman known lovingly as "Grammy" to her family is suing for her wrongful death after a tragic crash on Interstate 81, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 12. Eileen Beck, 80, who was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey, and her companion John Sheltman, 79 — both with ties to Selinsgrove but most recently lived in Towada — were in a Subaru Outback. Lieu Nguyen, 49, of Har…
Police & Fire
Newark Man Stole $700K Worth Of Luxury Vehicles: AG
A 19-year-old Newark man was arrested and charged with running a residential burglary and auto theft ring throughout the state last year, authorities said. Samir White's crew targeted high-end vehicles throughout New Jersey and New York, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. White and others used stolen vehicles to travel to target locations throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Essex counties, where they forced entry into homes using a crowbar, removed expensive items and key fobs to vehicles, then stole the homeowner’s cars from the residence, Platkin said. The estimated value of vehicles…
Schools
Go Birds? NJ School District's Delayed Opening For Eagles Super Bowl Has Parents Divided
Kids and their teachers in two Camden County school districts have another reason to be thankful the Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl. The Pennsauken Public School district and Gloucester City School District announced two-hour delays for Monday, Feb. 10, the day after the Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. "We feel this allows our students, families, and staff the ability to enjoy the game and still attend school safely the next day," Pennsauken Public Schools said. Pennsauken High School is just 14 miles from Lincoln Financial Field, where the…
Business
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Business
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said. Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…
Police & Fire
Pedestrian On Sidewalk Killed By Driver Who Veered Off Route 46, Police Say
A pedestrian on the sidewalk was struck and killed by a vehicle that veered off of Route 46 in Hackettstown Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, police said. The crash occurred around 10:52 a.m., when a 2018 GMC Canyon, driven by a 61-year-old Flanders man, veered off the road and hit a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk in front of the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street, according to the Hackettstown Police Department. The pedestrian was rushed to Hackettstown Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead, police said. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of famil…
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It was a terrific Tuesday for a lottery player in Warren County. A ticket sold in Washington borough won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in the drawing held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, winning $1.7 million. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store on Washington Avenue. The winning numbers were 11, 18, 22, 35 and 45. The Xtra was 4 and the Bullseye was 45.
Police & Fire
California Woman Admits To $800,000 Fraud: Morris County Prosecutor
A 63-year-old California woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to defrauding a Hanover Township resident out of more than $800,000, authorities said. In 2023, Anna Marie Bustamante posed as an authorized vendor when the victim sent her $806,727.92, via a bank account that was made to resemble the bank account of the authorized vendor, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. As part of her plea agreement with prosecutors, Bustamante is expected to be sentenced to 364 days in the Morris County Correctional Center as a condition of probation, authorities said. The victi…
Business
Frontier Proposes Another Airline Merger With Spirit: Here's How Spirit Responded
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have discussed a merger yet again, but Spirit rejected the bid in order to pursue a plan to exit bankruptcy on its own. Frontier confirmed the latest merger discussion in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Spirit also confirmed the talks in a regulatory filing on the same day. The deal first proposed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, offered $400 million in debt and a 19-percent stake in Frontier to Spirit shareholders. Frontier argued the merger would create a stronger low-cost airline while providing more value than Spirit's existing Chapter 11 ba…
Politics
Trump Calls For End To Income Tax, Offers Buyouts To 2 Million Federal Employees
President Donald Trump is calling for the elimination of federal income tax, advocating for a shift to a tariff-based revenue system. He argues that this approach, which he says previously made the US “richer” and a more “powerful” economy, would mark a pivotal turning point for the nation. "America is going to be very rich again, and it's going to happen very quickly," Trump said during a speech in Florida on Monday, Jan. 27 at the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami. "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be tariffing an…
Weather
Massive Storm Taking Aim At Northeast: Here's Latest Timing, Track
A quick-moving, sprawling storm covering thousands of miles will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain after making its way to the Northeast. The massive system will arrive along the East Coast late in the week, with impacts lasting into the weekend, the National Weather Service says. Areas highlighted in pink on the AccuWeather map above signal a wintry mix expected Friday, Jan. 31, into Saturday, Feb. 1. Regions shaded in green are predicted to see steady rainfall. While precise snowfall amounts remain uncertain, heavier rainfall is anticipated in southern areas along the East Coast.…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Jan. 28 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $44M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday Mega Millions drawing with a recently reset jackpot. The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $44 million, with an estimated cash option of $19.8 million. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 10-19-31-47-56 with a Mega Ball of 06 and a Megaplier of 5X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,35…
Politics
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee
Caroline Kennedy, the sole surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has delivered a scathing critique of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just as he is about to testify before the Senate in a confirmation hearing following his appointment by President Trump as health secretary. “I have known Bobby my whole life,” Caroline Kennedy, age 67, wrote in a letter to senators. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She criticized his promotion of vaccine misinformation, attributing the 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa to his anti-vacci…
News
Mystery Drones 'Not The Enemy:' Trump Clears The Air
After months of speculation and sky-high conspiracy theories, the mystery around those mysterious drones has finally been grounded. Sort of. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt relayed a message “directly” from President Donald Trump during her first press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, addressing the drones that have been seen over the tri-state since late last year. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt quoted Trump as sayi…
Lifestyle
PETA Proposes Groundhog Day ‘Weather Reveal’ Cake To Retire Punxsutawney Phil, Club Responds
Punxsutawney Phil may soon be out of a job—if PETA has its way. The animal rights organization sent a letter on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, urging the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire its famed groundhog to a sanctuary and replace him with a vegan “Weather Reveal” cake. The cake would reveal either blue or pink filling, signifying six more weeks of winter or an early spring, respectively, PETA suggested. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk stated, “Groundhogs are shy prey animals who avoid humans, yet Phil is annually subjected to flashing lights, loud crowds, and captivity that goes against all …
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Power Restored To 3K People in Hopatcong Borough: Jersey Central Power And Light
The strong winds caused more than 3,000 customers in Hopatcong Borough to be without power on Tuesday, Jan. 28, authorities said. Jersey Central Power and Light said 3,124 customers, 46% of its customer base, lost power. The power has since been restored, according to the Jersey Central Power and Light website. Nearly 4,000 customers were without power throughout the Garden State, Jersey Central Power and Light said. Hundreds of customers are without Washington Township in Morris County and in Bethlehem Township in Hunterdon County, Jersey Central Power and Light said. It is unknown when …
Lifestyle
Teddy Swims Meets Fans, Signs Album At Hoboken Record Store
Teddy Swims almost made Hoboken lose control The popular singer-songwriter hosted an album signing at Tunes Hoboken on Sunday, Jan. 26 to promote his new LP "I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)." "Huge thanks to @teddyswims , his team, and everybody who came out for the event yesterday," the record store wrote on Instagram. "What a blast." #Hoboken — The line (right now) to see Teddy Swims @ Tunes Hoboken, located at 225 Washington Street, for a signing event. The Grammy-nominated performer will sign copies of his newest album until 5pm today Posted by Paul Presinzano Hob…
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book
Taylor Swift created a huge economic impact with her record-breaking Eras Tour and a new book from Harvard Business Review will look at the pop star's financially savvy vision. "There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift" will be released on Tuesday, Apr. 8, the Harvard Business Review announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. It was written by senior editor Kevin Evers, the author of several bestsellers, including books on digital disruption and marketing. The Eras Tour grossed more than $2 billion and generated a $10 billion economic impact on local economies, acc…
Police & Fire
Man Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Teen Girl In Secluded Area Of NJ Mall: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old Bergen County man has been charged with kidnapping and sex offenses after authorities say he sexually assaulted a girl in a secluded area of the Willowbrook Mall. Denys Ludisaca, of Little Ferry, carried out the attack on the girl between 13 and 15 years old, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Deputy Chief Joseph Rooney said. ALSO SEE: Girl's Accused Mall Abductor Has Lengthy Criminal History Across Bergen County, Records Show Police were notified of the incident on Jan. 11, and on Jan. 16, Ludisaca was identified as the attacker …
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Infant Assault Found In 2K+ Images On NJ Music Teacher Sentenced In PA: DA
A former Pennsbury School District music instructor who admitted to having thousands of child pornography images and videos has been sentenced to three years of probation, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Christopher Bygott, 47, of Hamilton, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in September 2024 to felony charges of possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility. Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley also ordered Bygott to undergo sex offender treatment, barred him from having unsupervised contact with minors, and mandated hi…
Business
Dallas BBQ Bringing Signature Ribs, Frozen Drinks To First NJ Restaurant
A popular barbecue joint chain in New York City is venturing out of the boroughs with its first restaurant in New Jersey. Dallas BBQ is planning to open a restaurant in Secaucus, the company said on social media. The new location will be at 475 Harmon Meadow Boulevard near the Meadowlands Exposition Center. The restaurant posted an Instagram teaser video promoting the newest location on Monday, Jan. 6. An official opening date has yet to be announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DallasBBQ (@dallasbbq) This will be the 1…
Police & Fire
Man Stabbed Dead In ShopRite Parking Lot: Essex County Prosecutor
A 56-year-old East Orange man was fatally stabbed at a ShopRite parking lot in Newark on the evening of Monday, Jan. 27, authorities said. At 7:17 p.m, police responded to 206 Springfield Ave. and found Rodney Mayes stabbed after a verbal dispute with another man, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The suspect fled the scene, authorities said. Mayes was taken to University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, authorities said.. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Police & Fire
Temple Freshman, Gymnast Dies After Fall From Light Post In Philadelphia
A Temple University freshman died after falling from a light pole in Philadelphia while celebrating the Eagles’ victory on Sunday, Jan. 26, school officials said. Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was critically injured over the weekend and later passed away on Monday, Temple University President John Fry said in a statement. “The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing,” Fry said. Sabapathy, a Toronto native, was a first-year student in Temple’s College of Public Health…
Police & Fire
Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Across North Jersey: Prosecutor
A year-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrests and indictments of two Westchester, NY men, in a series of armed robberies across three North Jersey counties, authorities said. Veron S. Brown, 26, and Ryan D. Servis, 25, of Mount Vernon, were identified as the masked men terrorizing gas station attendants across the region since January 2024, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The first incident occurred on Jan. 7, 2024, at 4:50 a.m., when Clifton Police responded to an armed robbery at a Route 3 gas station. Two masked men in a black …
News
Huntedon County 25-Year-Old Woman Killed In Icy Crash On I-295, PA State Police Say
A 25-year-old woman was killed and a man was seriously injured after a crash on Interstate 295 Eastbound in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The crash happened around 8:52 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, at mile marker 5.7 of I-295 Eastbound, according to state police. Samantha Kaitlin Cote, of High Bridge, New Jersey, was driving a 2007 Toyota Matrix on the ramp from US-1 Southbound to I-295 Eastbound when she lost control of her car after hitting a patch of ice, investigators said. Cote's vehicle swerved right, then left, hitting a metal guide ra…
Business
This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says
A South American pepper known for fruity and tropical notes with moderate heat is one spice company's top flavor for 2025. McCormick named aji amarillo as its 2025 Flavor of the Year, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The announcement marks the 25th anniversary of the Hunt Valley, Maryland, company's annual Flavor Forecast, a global culinary report that has shaped food trends for decades. Aji amarillo, which translates to "yellow chile pepper," is popular in many dishes from Peru and grows primarily in South America. The vibrant pepper matures into …
Police & Fire
Warren County Woman Dies After Two-Car Crash:
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A 68-year-old Warren County woman died in Leigh County, Pennsylvania on Sunday, Jan. 26 after sustaining injuries in a car crash on Tuesday, Jan. 14, authorities said. At 2:11 p.m., officers responded to a crash at the intersection of County Route 519 and County Route 620 in White Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A Nissan Rouge was traveling south on County Road 519 approaching the intersection of County Road 620, Lebron said. A Dodge Ram was traveling north on County Road 620 approaching the intersection of County Road 519, Lebron said. &nb…
Lifestyle
Megadeth's Marty Friedman Signing Books In North Jersey
Marty Friedman, the former lead guitarist of Megadeth is set to rock Bergen County...in book form. Friedman is signing copies of his new book "Dreaming Japanese" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. In the memoir Friedman discusses his upbringing in a Jewish household in Maryland, before joining Megadeth, according to a synopsis. Spending 10 years with the band, Friedman discusses life as the only sober member of the group and all the drama that accompanied their success, according to a synopsis, including his complicated relationship with frontman Dave Mustaine. The book …
Police & Fire
Essex County School Bus Company Hired Unqualified Drivers With Drug Problems: AG
A 66-year-old East Hanover man was sentence to five years in prison on Friday, Jan. 24 after previously pleading guilty to running a school bus company that failed to perform drug tests and background checks on drivers, authorities said. Ahmed Mahgoub was the owner of F&A Transportation, based in Essex County, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. From 2016 through 2020, they secured contracts with school districts in Essex, Passaic, Morris and Union counties, Platkin said, totaling $3.5 million. An investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability revealed …
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