Former NJ mortgage executive admits $139 million fraud that bankrupted his companyNEWARK, N.J. — The former president of a New Jersey mortgage company has pleaded guilty in a $139 million fraud scheme that bankrupted his firm. Excerpts of cockpit, radio communications from US Airways flight 1549Transcript released Tuesday of cockpit and radio communications from US Airways Flight 1549, which landed in the Hudson River on Jan. 15 after striking a flock of geese. The transcript was provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. (In the transcript Flight 1549 is sometimes mistakenly referred to as 1539 and 1529.) Hearing into Buffalo crash exposes commuter pilot pay, scheduling issues to traveling publicCLARENCE, N.Y. — Long-suffering pilots for commuter airlines say it’s about time that Washington and passengers alike pay attention to the cockpit, where pilots may be exhausted, under-trained — and paid less than the bus or cab drivers who’d ferried their passengers to the airport. Mayors in NJ and CA gain huge following on Twitter, 140 characters at a timeNEWARK, N.J. — Newark Mayor Cory Booker and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom are blazing a new trail in political discourse from opposite sides of the country as they build huge Internet followings on Twitter’s fast-growing social network. Hearing into Buffalo crash exposed pilot pay, scheduling issues to traveling publicCLARENCE, N.Y. — Long-suffering pilots for commuter airlines say it’s about time that Washington and passengers alike pay attention to the cockpit, after a federal hearing into the deadly crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 exposed pilots who may have been exhausted, under-trained — and paid less than the bus or cab drivers who’d ferried their passengers to the airport. NJ man in custody battle in Brazil goes home without son; court review scheduled for next weekNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey father who has been trying for five years to get custody of his son in Brazil has returned home alone. NJ appeals court denies unemployment benefits for Verizon employees who took buyoutNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey appeals court has ruled against dozens of former Verizon employees who were denied unemployment benefits after accepting a voluntary severance package. Brazil supreme court delays NJ father from taking custody of his son; dad may head home aloneNEWARK, N.J. — It’s been an agonizing 72 hours for a New Jersey father who rushed to Brazil earlier this week, hoping to bring home the son who has become the center of an ongoing custody dispute and debate over whether Brazilian courts or international law can determine what’s best for the child. NJ father says he’s not giving up on getting custody of son in Brazil, despite legal setbackNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey father who headed to Brazil to take custody of his son says he’s frustrated by a judge’s decision but will never give up fighting for his child. NJ man arrives in Brazil hoping to reclaim custody of son after courts there rule in his favorNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey father hopes to bring his son home from Brazil as early as Wednesday, following a multiyear custody battle that reached the highest levels of both the Brazilian and U.S. governments. NJ man in arrives in Brazil to reclaim custody of son after courts rule in his favorNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey father has arrived in Brazil with the goal of bringing his son back to the United States. Prudential Financial declines to accept TARP funds; plans $1.25 billion common stock offeringNEW YORK — Prudential Financial Inc. said Monday it will not take funds from the government’s financial rescue program, but it is planning to raise $1.25 billion on its own through a common stock offering. Murder case against rap stars’ NJ lawyer puts focus on criminal defense practicesNEWARK, N.J. — With his expensive suits and slicked-back hair, Paul Bergrin fit the stereotype of the flashy defense attorney willing to go to any length to help his clients beat a rap. Federal judge denies bail to NJ lawyer for rap stars charged with plotting to kill witnessesNEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has denied bail to a New Jersey attorney charged with scheming to kill witnesses. Delaware becomes 1st eastern state to allow sports betting after governor signs bill into lawNEWARK, Del. — Delaware becomes the only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports after the governor signed the legislation. NASA scientist: Pilots in Buffalo crash didn’t notice low speed, warning system might helpWASHINGTON — An expert on cockpit distractions says a low-speed warning system should be explored in the wake of a Buffalo, N.Y., airplane crash that killed 50 people in February. Safety panel to hear from regulators about ways to prevent accidents like Buffalo air crashWASHINGTON — Fatigue. Cockpit distractions. Commuting long distances. Pilot training and hiring. Pilots’ low pay, long commutes called ‘recipe for an accident’ in probe of Buffalo air crashWASHINGTON — The co-pilot in an airline crash that killed 50 people in upstate New York was paid a salary so low that she lived with her parents near Seattle and commuted across the country to her job, a combination of long travel and little money that a safety official called a “recipe for an accident.” Pilots in Buffalo crash may have been fatigued from commuting long distancesWASHINGTON — The co-pilot in a February airline crash that killed 50 people in upstate New York was paid a salary so low that she was living with her parents in Seattle and commuting across the country to her job, according to testimony Wednesday. Former NJ beauty pageant winner gets a year in jail for writing bad checksNEWARK, N.J. — A former New Jersey beauty pageant winner has been sentenced to a year in jail for bouncing more than $70,000 in bad checks to purchase antique furniture. Delaware man accused of stealing $978 check from boss, then trying to cash itNEWARK, Del. — Police said a 20-year-old man was charged with stealing one of his boss’ checks and trying to cash it. The owner of the Dog Days Deli in Newark called police Thursday after a bank notified him that one of his employees was trying to cash one of his checks in the amount of $978. Police said the employee took the check on Monday, then forged the deli owner’s signature. With ad revenue declining, Newark Star-Ledger to reduce employee benefits, salariesNEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey’s largest newspaper says it will reduce employee salaries and no longer cover the entire cost of employee health insurance. Several Muslim groups say FBI overstepping bounds; others say the relationship is working wellNEWARK, N.J. — A coalition of Muslim groups is calling for Muslims to stop fully cooperating with the FBI. Immigrants push for reforms at rallies from coast to coast, seeking Obama’s support for changeMIAMI — Thousands of immigrants and their families marched in cities from coast to coast, hoping to channel the political muscle Hispanics flexed last fall as President Barack Obama won election. This time, they hoped to jump-start an old cause: forging a path to citizenship for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S. Experience pays: Veteran Sergei Fedorov rescues nervous Caps in 2-1 win over Rangers in Game 7WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the young Washington Capitals stars were still trying to figure out how to win a Game 7, and it showed in a tentative performance that had the usually loyal red-clad home fans booing in the second period. Jussi Jokinen, Eric Staal score in final 1:20 as Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3 in Game 7NEWARK, N.J. — The Carolina Hurricanes stole their first-round series from the New Jersey Devils with one of the greatest last-minute comebacks in NHL history. Jokinen, Staal score in final 1:20 to beat Devils in Game 7NEWARK, N.J. — The Carolina Hurricanes stole their first-round series from the New Jersey Devils with one of the greatest last-minute comebacks in NHL history. Knee injury forces Salvador to miss Devils’ Game 7 vs. HurricanesNEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey defenseman Bryce Salvador missed Game 7 of the Devils’ series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night with a knee injury. 2 hospitalized in NYC with suspected swine flu as confirmed cases fall to 44NEW YORK — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says two people are hospitalized with suspected swine flu. Number of confirmed US swine flu cases jumps to 68; feds report ‘number of hospitizations’EL PASO, Texas — Federal health officials reported Tuesday that the number of confirmed U.S. swine flu cases had jumped to 64, while state officials reported at least four more. |
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