TOPIC & KEYWORD: investigative

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore called upon state and county leaders to condemn Councilman Daniel Rodrick over comments he made regarding overdevelopment in Toms River. In his campaign mailers, Rodrick has accused Toms River Mayor Mo Hill of wanting to build “Lakewood Style Development” across the township. Hill has championed an urban downtown center and affordable housing under the former COAH rules and obligations. Gilmore declared Rodrick’s use of the words “Lakewood Style Development” as being antisemitic. Gilmore was acting on behalf of his preferred candidate, Geri Ambrosio, who is actively seeking the endorsement of

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A jury was united in finding fault against three Berkeley Township officials in a case alleging workplace discrimination by a Jewish woman, an employee of the township. The jury found Mayor Carmen Amato, Business Administrator John Camera, and Recreation Director Debbi Winogracki guilty of violating the rights of Debra Reuter, the Recreation Supervisor for the township. The six-member jury awarded Reuter $1,110,000, which included $110,000 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000 in punitive damages. Reuter, who is Jewish, alleged that Mayor Carmen Amato, Camera, and Winogracki discriminated against her because of her religion and because she is

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JERSEY CITY, NJ – A fatal multi-vehicle crash is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department. The crash happened on Garfield Avenue on Sunday. Shortly before noon, officers were alerted to a multi-vehicle collision around Garfield Avenue and Wegman Parkway. Multiple damaged vehicles were discovered at the scene, alongside the lifeless body of 36-year-old Jersey City resident, Desiree Milow. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:26 pm. Preliminary findings suggest Milow’s Chevy Tahoe collided with various vehicles along Garfield Avenue before coming to a halt. In total, six vehicles

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PENNSAUKEN, NJ – Early on Sunday morning, the Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to a fire on the 3000 block of Finlaw Avenue in Pennsauken. The incident involved the assistance of multiple local firefighting units. Upon arrival, heavy fire conditions were reported, and an occupant was confirmed to be trapped in the basement. Five occupants were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Pennsauken Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office, is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore called upon state and county leaders to condemn Councilman Daniel Rodrick over comments he made regarding overdevelopment in Toms River. In his campaign mailers, Rodrick has accused Toms River Mayor Mo Hill of wanting to build “Lakewood Style Development” across the township. Hill has championed an urban downtown center and affordable housing under the former COAH rules and obligations. Gilmore declared Rodrick’s use of the words “Lakewood Style Development” as being antisemitic. Gilmore was acting on behalf of his preferred candidate, Geri Ambrosio, who is actively seeking the endorsement of

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A jury was united in finding fault against three Berkeley Township officials in a case alleging workplace discrimination by a Jewish woman, an employee of the township. The jury found Mayor Carmen Amato, Business Administrator John Camera, and Recreation Director Debbi Winogracki guilty of violating the rights of Debra Reuter, the Recreation Supervisor for the township. The six-member jury awarded Reuter $1,110,000, which included $110,000 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000 in punitive damages. Reuter, who is Jewish, alleged that Mayor Carmen Amato, Camera, and Winogracki discriminated against her because of her religion and because she is

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JERSEY CITY, NJ – A fatal multi-vehicle crash is under investigation by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department. The crash happened on Garfield Avenue on Sunday. Shortly before noon, officers were alerted to a multi-vehicle collision around Garfield Avenue and Wegman Parkway. Multiple damaged vehicles were discovered at the scene, alongside the lifeless body of 36-year-old Jersey City resident, Desiree Milow. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:26 pm. Preliminary findings suggest Milow’s Chevy Tahoe collided with various vehicles along Garfield Avenue before coming to a halt. In total, six vehicles

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PENNSAUKEN, NJ – Early on Sunday morning, the Cherry Hill Fire Department responded to a fire on the 3000 block of Finlaw Avenue in Pennsauken. The incident involved the assistance of multiple local firefighting units. Upon arrival, heavy fire conditions were reported, and an occupant was confirmed to be trapped in the basement. Five occupants were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Pennsauken Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Camden County Fire Marshal’s Office, is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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