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Bloomfield-based Cornerstone Financing, an industry leader in advisor-driven financial solutions, has been approved to originate in Ohio. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to broadening access to its innovative CHEIFS (Cornerstone Home Equity Insurance/Investment Funding Solutions) product, a groundbreaking home equity solution designed to convert home equity into financial success.
With this expansion, Cornerstone Financing is now accepting business in seven states, including: • Ohio (OH) • Massachusetts (MA) • Pennsylvania (PA) • California (CA) • Arizona (AZ) • Florida (FL) • Missouri (MO)
“Expanding our reach to Ohio marks a significant step forward in our mission to provide transformative financial tools for advisors and homeowners alike,” Daniel Anderson, co-founder of Cornerstone Financing said. “By increasing our footprint, we aim to equip more financial professionals with the resources needed to convert home equity into meaningful financial outcomes.”
Cornerstone’s CHEIFS product enables homeowners to access liquidity by selling a fraction of their home equity to fund critical life and financial planning needs, such as insurance, annuities, long-term care and many other investment opportunities.
“Our growth is fueled by the trust of our advisor network and the backing of our partners,” Anderson added. “We are dedicated to creating a seamless, value-driven model that enhances advisor-client relationships and supports homeowners in achieving financial success.”
Cornerstone’s expansion to Ohio is supported by its $285 million financing from Aquiline Capital Partners and Nomura, which underscores the company’s financial stability and vision for national growth.
Jennifer Ortiz, associate professor of criminology, was recently honored by the American Society of Criminology for her tireless work supporting and advocating for formerly incarcerated individuals.
She received the 2024 Division on Critical Criminology and Social Justice Praxis Award at a ceremony on November 14, 2024, at the ASC Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California.
The award honors an individual’s unique achievements in activism, commitment, persuasion, scholarship, service, and teaching in areas that have made a significant impact on the quality of justice for underserved, underrepresented, and otherwise marginalized populations.
Ortiz has worked to help individuals who have been disenfranchised and advocated for their behalf. For four years, she served as president of the New Albany Indiana Human Rights Commission, investigating complaints of discrimination.
Additionally, she helped raise over $1 million for Freed From Within, a non-profit transitional living facility that provides men with skills to successfully reenter society post-incarceration.
Ortiz’s academic research involves prisoner re-entry, but her focus is squarely on education.
“Education is the strongest factor we have to actually lower recidivism,” she says. Education, she explains, is both educating incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people as well as educating the general public about what can and should be done to create change.
She has presented to the White House Domestic Policy Council and the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, among others.
“I do my best to try and bring all of what I’m seeing to places with people who can make change and can do something with it,” she says. “The policymakers.”
Ortiz serves as chair of the Division of Convict Criminology of the ASC, where she established a travel scholarship to bring formerly incarcerated graduate students to the ASC conference where they can share their lived experience with professionals in the field.
Additionally, she established a mentorship program that pairs formerly incarcerated students with mentors to help them deal with the stigma associated with having been in prison. Ortiz is currently mentoring a formerly incarcerated person who is now a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Must Be Santa,” the single of The Weeklings latest album, “Christmas,” on JEM Records. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEM RECORDS
Elvis was the Pelvis. Jerry Lee was Killer. The Beatles were The Fab Four. Well, The Weeklings are The Mashers, kings of the musical mashup.
Their latest, “Must Be Santa,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Must Be Santa” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com. If you miss it, you can tune in any time in the archives at The Penguin and Mixcloud.
Continuing their tradition of tinkering with Beatlesque themes, The Weeklings throw another curve ball by mashing the holiday classic “Must Be Santa” with the iconic “Helter Skelter.” The results transform “Must Be Santa” on JEM Records from a fanciful children’s song into a bona fide heavy rock anthem. The children’s memory game lyrics of the song direct the listener to happy holiday times, but all the while, The Weeklings are cranking up the guitars and drums!
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Other Weeklings mashups include “Revolution Wonderland” (The Beatles’ “Revolution” with “Winter Wonderland”), “Christmas Time Is Here Again” (The Beatles’ holiday classic with their “Magical Mystery Tour deep cut “Flying”), as well as “Mr. Soul Satisfaction” (Neil Young’s “Mr. Soul” with the Stones’ “Satisfaction”).
The original 1960 version of “Must Be Santa” was written for and released by Mitch Miller, and the song was also more recently covered in a polka-meets-klezmer style by Bob Dylan. The Weeklings have applied a new twist to a classic to produce a cheerful romp that is most welcome for the holiday season!
A very active act at Christmas, The Weeklings feature their latest holiday single on their new JEM album, “Christmas.” The 16-song collection mixes original holiday-themed songs with powerful rock renditions of seasonal classics!
Lefty Weekling (aka Glen Burtnik) and Zeek Weekling (aka Bob Burger) composed nine tracks for the album to cover a broad spectrum of musical styles, as well as sprinkle unexpected interjections of musical interludes throughout the record. The lead original tracks include “Christmas Day,” “Another Year,” “Festivus,” “Star Carol” and “Gonna Be Christmas.”
Determined to lift everyone’s spirits this holiday season, The Weeklings provide something for everyone with their light-hearted LP, ranging from J.S. Bach’s album-opening “Joy” to the comical interlude version of “Dreidel.” On “Joy,” lead guitarist Rocky Weekling (John Merjave) burns through the classical melodies of Bach and Beethoven, as well as mashup snippets from The Beatles and Queen. The Weeklings wax whimsical with “Dreidel,” a traditional Yiddish song that celebrates the spirit of Hanukkah. Throughout “Christmas,” such charming touches as bicycle bells and the sounds of musical toys would put a smile even on Scrooge’s face!
For those who don’t celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, The Weeklings also have a track for “the rest of us!” The band’s original song, “Festivus” is inspired by the faux holiday invented by the Seinfeld character Frank Costanza as a ridiculous alternative to the traditions and commercialism of the season.
Joining drummer-percussionist Smokestack Weekling (Joe Bellia) and the rest of the Traveling Wilburys/Beatles-inspired all-star band on the album are the Ocean Avenue Stompers Horn Section and the Red Ryder BB Gun Singers Choir.
The Weeklings have a hot weekend of holiday shows coming up. On Dec. 21 at My Father’s Place in Roslyn on New York’s Long Island, The Weeklings Holiday Bash will feature JEM label mate Paul Collins. On Dec. 22 at The Vogel in Red Bank, the sold-out The Weeklings & Friends Holiday Hullabaloo will continue the all-star seasonal tradition started by Glen Burtnik’s Xmas Xtravanza more than 30 years ago.
The Weeklings also will play Jan. 16 at Milton Theatre in Delaware, the 25th anniversary Light of Day Festival on Jan. 17 at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park with Dramarama, Bobby Mahoney, SONiA and Pete Mancini, and Feb. 8 at Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center for a Beatles Bash with an orchestra.
For more, visit http://www.weeklings.com. For more about JEM Records, click https://jemrecordings.com.
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Blue Hawk Records – Album Release Event
Friday, December 06, 2024 @ 7:00pm Monmouth University – Plangere 235 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764 category: music
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The Musical Box performing Genesis’ “Selling England by the Pount” album
Friday, December 06, 2024 @ 8:00pm State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 category: music
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Chris Knight
Friday, December 06, 2024 @ 8:00pm The Vogel 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 category: music
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Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
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Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
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Blue Hawk Records to Celebrate 25th Album Release on Friday
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) — Blue Hawk Records, Monmouth University’s student-run record label, is marking a major milestone with the release of its 25th compilation album, Vol. 25: Signature Edition, on Friday, December 6th, 2024. This special album features seven new original tracks from Monmouth students, alumni, and even an American Idol contestant, showcasing the diverse talents within the university community.
Art House Productions & Tris McCall present Songs & Stories
State Theatre New Jersey presents The Musical Box: 50th Anniversary Genesis — Selling England by the Pound
Dallas Brass to present Holiday Show at Kean Stage
Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
BELMAR — During public comment of the Nov. 26 council meeting, Mayor Gerald Buccafusco reported that the borough has not been approached by Monmouth County officials to be included in a county shared-services agreement for emergency medical services (EMS).
The South Monmouth Emergency Medical Services (SMEMS) shared service agreement, which will expire at the end of this year, encompasses the local municipalities of Belmar, Lake Como, Sea Girt and Manasquan. The four municipalities funded the shared service of the SMEMS that was made up of paid professionals from the Borough of Belmar, who served as the host organization in the service agreement.
The Manasquan borough council, at its Dec. 2 meeting, unanimously passed two resolutions, authorizing a new shared services agreement with Monmouth County for EMS and withdrawing from the borough’s current EMS shared service that expires at the end of the year. Sea Girt is reportedly also looking into this shared service option from the county (see related story, page 1).
“We are aware of those agreements with Manasquan and Sea Girt and we have not been approached by the county to become a part of that agreement,” Mayor Buccafusco said.
Borough Administrator Kevin Kane also confirmed that neither he nor any borough official had heard from the county about such an agreement, but said that the borough is “going to look at all options.”
“Neither myself, the mayor, police chief, no one has been approached by the county on our end. I’m not going to speak for Lake Como but I assume it’s the same thing with them,” he said. “We’re looking at all options as far as that goes, as far as EMS goes, and what is going to be the best public safety situation for the residents of Belmar. That’s our number one concern.”
“We’re going to look at all options, including the county, and assess it and (the) mayor and council will decide,” Kane said.
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By Anthony Birritteri, Editor-in-Chief On Dec 4, 2024
The 2025 economic outlook is a mixed bag for New Jersey businesses that, under a new Trump administration, may experience growth under the deregulation of certain industries, while being negatively impacted by tariffs on foreign imports and a crackdown on immigration.
Additionally, New Jersey’s own financial outlook, with a structural deficit of more than $4.5 billion, coupled with high property taxes, a high-income tax rate, and the highest corporate business tax in the nation, will also be challenging for businesses unless the state delivers stability in its public policy initiatives.
These issues and other issues were presented before a business audience of more than 220 during a fireside chat on the economy at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s annual Public Policy Forum held at the APA Hotel Woodbridge today.
NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka moderated the discussion, which included Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, a former state treasurer and now owner of ASE Tax Policy and Administration, LLC, and Mark Lehman, CEO of Citizens JMP Securities and president of Citizens in California.
When asked by Siekerka what his overall view was concerning the nation’s economy next year, Lehman said 2025 will “start out roaring.” This is because of “great” economic growth these past four years as the nation emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses benefited from the Tax Cut & Jobs Act and the Build Back Better program, which included the American Rescue Plan.
Lehman said the stock market has done well the past four years and that there has been a lot of euphoria on Wall Street these past four weeks. He’s optimistic about 2025, but cautioned, “there is always something lurking around [the corner]. I’m afraid we are getting a little too euphoric.”
The Trump Effect
Under the incoming Trump administration, Lehman said there will be profound changes, especially concerning tariffs on foreign countries.
Sidamon-Eristoff said that these tariffs will especially impact the 20,000 New Jersey companies that are involved in exporting and the 1.2 million jobs here that are connected to international trade. “That’s 1 in 5 jobs, so any talk on tariffs is very serious,” he said.
He added that he is not sure if the Trump administration will follow through on all the president elect’s tariff proposals and crackdowns, pointing to Trump’s last administration when tens of thousands of individual tariff exemptions were given to companies.
Meanwhile, Lehman said he doesn’t think that the administration will deport millions upon millions of illegal immigrants that the incoming president is calling for.
“There definitely will be some communities that will be affected disproportionately, with some retribution-type scenarios from the administration. However, I think entire complex of foreign workers going away is not going to happen … the numbers are too daunting,” Lehman said, while stressing once more that there will be some “profound repercussions … because the electorate wants it. Trump has done a very good job in making that loud and clear to people.”
NJ’s Fiscal Problems
Looking at New Jersey’s fiscal problems, Sidamon-Eristoff said much of the new spending in the state’s FY2025 budget, at $56.7 billion, is unsustainable. The state has drawn down some $2.4 billion from its budget surplus, while the structural deficit is north of $4.5 billion, according to Sidamon-Eristoff. The Stay NJ property tax relief program for seniors alone will require an increased appropriation of $1.3 billion over the next few fiscal years, he said.
He called Gov. Phil Murphy’s call for each state department to freeze hiring and find 5% in budget savings as just “window dressing” and that the next governor will have to deal with all the fiscal issues.
When asked by Siekerka what the state can do to be more tax friendly, Sidamon-Eristoff said an important solution is creating stability in public policy, whether its taxes, spending or regulatory. Additionally, he said that the increase of the corporate business tax was a prime example of how not to handle state tax policy. “It singled out New Jersey as an unreliable public policy partner with the business community. It signaled to the rest of the country, if not the world, that New Jersey is less competitive,” he said.
Further delving into the high tax dilemma on both the state and local level, Sidamon-Eristoff said that it is a cultural issue in New Jersey that must be addressed inside and outside of government.
Well, that was fun. This summer was filled with good times around the state, but we’ve also been working on important topics that are going to heat up as the temperature begins to fall.
Of particular interest is the new OPRA reform law, which was effective as of September 3. The League’s two Lunch and Learn events in June had over 800 participants and the August 28 educational webinar had over 700 participants. There is clearly a strong desire to learn the facts of the new law. There will also be further educational opportunities on OPRA at the League Conference.
Another item of interest to municipalities around the state is the announcement of numbers for the next round of Affordable Housing. We will be publishing a free special digital edition of New Jersey Municipalities magazine this month with information on Affordable Housing. Look on the Magazine page on the website to read and download your copy on September 12.
Looking ahead, the League Conference is fast approaching. The exhibit floor is sold out and registration is ahead of last years’–and we have so much more to tell you about. We’ve expanded our room block. We’ll also be adding a handful of “Elected Officials Roundtables” to the program. These are more informal sessions on selected topics that will be an opportunity to network and talk with your peers with an interest in the same issues. We’ll be announcing the networking roundtable session topics in the upcoming weeks. And there will be more new and exciting opportunities at the 2024 Annual Conference. Please keep an eye out for “New for 2024” programs and events.
Speaking of the Annual Conference, you can shape and create legislative priorities that will guide the League and help your community. Please remember to send the team at the League’s headquarters in Trenton a proposed resolution for consideration at the Conference Resolution Committee meeting held during the League’s Annual Conference in Atlantic City on November 19 at 3 p.m.
One thing remained true throughout November: The New Jersey Devils are an offensive juggernaut. They have won five of their last seven games, continuing a tight race with the Washington Capitals for the first spot of the Eastern Conference. The Devils have also scored four or more goals in their last three contests. According to MoneyPuck, they have a 98.5% chance of making the playoffs.
The charge has largely been led by the likes of Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Jack Hughes. However, Stefan Noesen and Ondrej Palat have also provided plenty of scoring opportunities. But which line combinations have been the most effective? Let’s break down three of the most successful lines for the Devils in their first 28 games.
Palat-Hughes-Bratt: AKA “PB&J”
Unsurprisingly, the Palat-Hughes-Bratt line, also dubbed “PB&J,” has the highest scoring potential. With Palat and Bratt on his wing, Hughes has returned to an elite level of play. Throughout 21 appearances, this line has contributed nine goals and recorded 102 shots on goal, which is the highest of any Devils line.
This line also has a team-high 237 Corsi For (CF) count, representing the total number of shot attempts. Palat, Hughes, and Bratt are exceptional at taking charge in front of the net, which is a welcome improvement from last season. In addition, the PB&J line has also recorded 159 unblocked shot attempts for the Devils, also known as Fenwick For (FF).
At the beginning of the season, there was a lot of debate as to where Palat should fall in the lineup. He has found success as a top-six forward after a slow start to the season. And head coach Sheldon Keefe’s decision to keep this line has paid off, especially during Monday night’s game against the New York Rangers. The Devils’ first line had a four-point night, two of which were goals from none other than number 86. Palat, Hughes, and Bratt continue to function as a well-oiled machine, and this line will play an important role in keeping New Jersey on top.
Cotter-Haula-Noesen
The second-highest scoring line is a combination of a Devils veteran and two offseason acquisitions. The Paul Cotter-Erik Haula-Noesen line has proven to be a successful gritty third unit, providing both scoring and depth. Even though Keefe has not sent out this combination in recent games, this line had numerous multi-point games at the beginning of the season. In fact, this line has the third-highest ice time out of all the Devils’ line combinations.
New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
Cotter has been switched between third and fourth line, partly due to Curtis Lazar and Nathan Bastian’s injuries. However, it’s undeniable that the Cotter-Haula-Noesen line had an impressive start to the 2024-25 season. This unit totaled six goals, with an average of 3.14 goals per 60 minutes.
Considering Noesen’s recent chemistry with Hischier and Meier, it is unlikely that he will see ice time with Cotter or Haula anytime soon. However, adding Dawson Mercer to Haula’s wing has been a welcome development, as shown by Mercer’s goal early in the first period against the Rangers. Both of these lines have been successful for the Devils, and their high-scoring capabilities are part of why the team remains a strong contender.
Meier-Hischier-Noesen
Keefe has only deployed the Meier-Hischier-Noesen line in 10 games, but this unit has been on a heater. Hischier and Noesen are the Devils’ top two goal-scorers, while Meier has recorded five points in his last four games. So far, there have been five goals when this combination is on the ice. One thing is certain: reuniting with Noesen was one of the Devils’ best offseason moves.
This line has a 70.3% Expected Goals-For Percentage (xGF%) and a 4.77 expected goal total per 60 minutes of play, meaning this unit generates high-quality scoring chances and creates more shots on goal than the opposing team at even strength. In addition, the Meier-Hischier-Noesen line has also created 34 high-danger scoring chances.
The Meier-Hischier-Noesen line exhibits great on-ice chemistry and consistently finds the back of the net. Combined with a 56.67 Shots For Percentage (SF%), this line has been dominant in recent games. This combination exploits the Devils’ dynamic top six, which explains why it has been utilized nine times in the past 10 games.
Devils Have Excellent Top-Six Talent, Depth
The Devils have been on fire with high-scoring offensive units, and Keefe continues to deploy his best lines. They have a wide range of talent in their top six but can also rely on depth scoring from their third and fourth lines. The Devils have all the necessary tools to win, as highlighted by their domination over the Rangers on Monday night. With a few lines on a scoring streak, the team’s December is already off to a great start.
Is there a Devils line combination you’d like to see in an upcoming game? Let us know in the comments!
In Atlantic City, the CFBNJ partnered with DoorDash to reach food insecure seniors in the city.
In Camden, the city is cracking down on illegal parking, according to TAPinto.
In Edison, civil rights groups slammed the council’s ban on ‘props’, according to NJ101.5. The mayor says the American flag isn’t banned, according to NJ101.5. The council president apologized after the story went national, according to NJ Globe.
In Greenwich, officials sided with residents in a warehouse fight, according to Burlington County Times.
In Hackensack, a group is opposing a apartment building plan for Anderson Street, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Haddon Heights, the town is ending its dry spell, according to NJ Spotlight.
In Hoboken, Marine View Plaza could have a potential 9.8% rent hike next year, according to Hudson County View. The BOE is launching a survey on a new strategic plan, according to Hudson County View.
In Jersey City, Singh will run on Solomon’s slate for council, according to Hudson County View.
In Little Falls, homeowners are worried about a dangerous river, according to NJ.com.
In Maplewood, an ordinance was introduced to establish a stormwater utility, according to TAPinto.
In Montclair, the town is seeking input on a senior center, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Moorestown, a warehouse plan would cut down all but 9 of 236 trees on a site, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Mount Holly, a judge rejected runoffs, according to NJ Globe.
In Ocean City, a room tax vote is likely to be delayed, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Prospect Park, a mother is suing the school district over bullying, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Spring Lake, Verizon’s cell phone tower proposal was rejected, according to TAPinto.
In Teaneck, high school students plan a ‘Walkout for Palestine’, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Trenton, South Ward Councilwoman Kettenberg holds a slim lead in the runoff, according to NJ Globe.
In Toms River, Downtown Toms River has a new executive director, according to the Asbury Park Press.
New Jersey’s race for governor in 2025 is crowded, with multiple candidates on both sides of the political aisle. Five of those candidates gathered on stage Wednesday in front of hundreds of New Jersey employers and business leaders.
Reports of unidentified drones flying through the night sky have had much of North Jersey abuzz for the past few weeks. The numerous sightings, and posts claiming to show photo and video footage of the objects, have caused the FBI to get involved. But neither they nor local law enforcement agencies have offered many answers, only statements assuring residents that there is no known threat to the public.
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, to be NASA’s next administrator, according to reports. Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said that his dreams of traveling to space began while looking at pictures of the space shuttle as a kindergartner at Wilson Elementary School.
With kids spending considerable time on the internet every day, parents need to understand how to identify where predators are lurking and how to safeguard their children. On Thursday at 7 p.m., New Jersey 101.5 presents a special Town Hall broadcast, “Targeted: Protecting New Jersey Children from Online Predators,” confronting the crisis of online child predators, and how children and parents are affected.
Two more families are celebrating the holiday season at home thanks to Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat). The new Habitat homeowners, government officials, volunteers, donors and staff families and friends participated in a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 13. The celebration brought together all those who partnered to complete the new single-family homes for an Army veteran family of five and a three-generation civilian family of four.
President Biden had good reason to fear that his son, Hunter, would be unfairly prosecuted once Donald Trump takes power. The president-elect has made his foul intentions clear, and the man he just nominated to run the FBI, Kash Patel, has already declared Hunter a felon and vowed to get him. Biden knows, too, that Trump will abuse the power of the pardon, no matter what. We’ve seen that Trump needs no precedent to justify his abuses of the office.
Andrew Sullivan will succeed Charles Lowrey as CEO of Prudential Financial, effective March 31, 2025. Sullivan currently serves as executive vice president and head of international businesses and global investment management. Lowrey will remain as executive chairman of the board for 18 months, working with the board and supporting and advising Sullivan.
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris received the majority of votes in 253 of New Jersey’s 565 towns, but President-elect Donald Trump gained significant ground statewide for Republicans in a traditionally blue state.
Everyone is buzzing about how *close* New Jersey was this year. A 5.9% loss for a Republican in the Garden State – which hasn’t gone “red” since 1988 and voted for Joe Biden by 16-points in 2020 – is nothing short of seismic. What happened? And how?
Linda D’Addario remembers the exact date she received her breast cancer diagnosis: Feb. 28, 2022. The news came as a shock. With no family history and no previous health issues, the diagnosis was unexpected — and devastating.
There Continues to be No Known Threat to Public Safety
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Morris Plains Police Chief / Morris County Police Chiefs Association President Michael Koroski, Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association President/Hillsborough Township Police Chief Michael McMahon and the Morris and Somerset County Offices of Emergency Management issue a joint public statement on recent drone activity observed in Morris County:
County and local law enforcement agencies are aware of the recurring reports of drone activity around Morris and Somerset counties, and acknowledge the public’s concern about these repeated sightings.
The subject County Prosecutor’s, Sheriff’s and Emergency Management Offices, our respective municipal police departments, working in close cooperation with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness partners, seek to reassure the public that we will continue to monitor and investigate the drone activity.
There continues to be no known threat to public safety.
The FBI – Newark and the NJ State Police are asking for the public to report any information related to the recent sightings of possible drones. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit it online at tips.fbi.gov. Citizens can also upload videos through the latter website.
