Sixth Jersey City cop pleads guilty in federal bribery scheme
NEWARK -- A Jersey City cop admitted in federal court today that he bribed another police officer $40,000 so he could get paid for work he did not perform, becoming the sixth man to plead guilty in a wide-ranging bribery scheme involving off-duty jobs for the city's police force. Michael O'Leary Jr., 35, who joined the force 10 years ago, faces up to five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine for his participation in the scheme. His lawyer, John Lynch, told The Jersey Journal today that O..>> view originalJersey City gets $355K for security cameras. Here's where they are ...
JERSEY CITY - The city has been awarded a $355,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to install more than three dozen new security cameras in high-crime neighborhoods in the south and west police districts. The 40 new cameras add to the 78 that were installed earlier this year. Residents expressed their concerns about the city's previous closed-circuit television system, where roughly 100 cameras were not working at any given time. In a statement, Fulop said the new cameras serve a..>> view originalJersey City man threatens to bite officer's neck, police say
JERSEY CITY -- A 31-year-old Jersey City man was arrested after threatening to bite a police officer outside a Hoboken McDonald's restaurant on Thursday, authorities said. Officers found Kerwin Whaley, of Oak Street, leaning on one of the establishment's windows after receiving a call that a man with an aluminum bat was at the location, the criminal complaint said. Whaley told the officers he didn't have a bat, but they saw one at his feet and grabbed it. "That's not mine," said Whaley. "I neve..>> view originalLions Club golf outing to honor memory of late Jersey City councilman
JERSEY CITY - The Hudson City Lions Club invites residents to participate in its annual golf outing which will honor longtime Jersey City Councilman Bill Gaughan and will be held in Jersey City on the 1-year anniversary of his death. "Bill was a dear friend. We still all miss him every day," Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise said of the William Gaughan, Alfred E. Zampella Memorial Golf Outing to be held at the Skyway Golf Course on Oct. 18. DeGise continued: "I'm very glad that this event wil..>> view originalJersey City wins case accusing police of negligence over boy's killing
JERSEY CITY -- A Hudson County Superior Court judge this week sided with Jersey City in the case of a woman who accused police of negligence after her ex-boyfriend pushed her and their infant son out of a three-story window five years ago, killing the three-month-old boy. The trial, which began Aug. 7, ended in a directed verdict on Monday when Judge Joseph A. Turula agreed with the city's attorneys that there was not enough evidence to move forward. Turula's ruling came after the plaintiffs re..>> view originalJersey Journal front and back page news: Tuesday, September 21 ...
Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria after the monster storm tore through the island, destroying homes, flooding streets, and leaving its entire population without power. A six Jersey City police officer has pleaded guilty to bribery as part a off-duty jobs scheme. Plus, more security cameras are going up in Jersey City. In Sports, the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey is considering how to add instant replay to high school football, the New York Yankees finished off ..>> view originalJersey Journal front and back page news: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017
Jersey City trains local chaplains to help residents
HELPING THOSE WHO HELP -- Jersey City police will train chaplains to help people. slideshow JERSEY CITY -- Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced this week the start of a new program to use local clergy members to assist residents who experience violence and other difficult situations. The program is supported by a $10,000 grant from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.“Other cities nationally and in New Jersey are successfully using chaplains to provide a timely and compassionate respo..>> view originalState rests in trial of man charged with strangling mother of his child
JERSEY CITY -- The state has rested in the murder trial of a Jersey City man accused of strangling the mother of one of his children. Nathan Williams III, 36, is on trial for the June 17, 2014, murder of the 33-year-old mother of one of his children, Marilyn Albizu, in the Old Bergen Road apartment they shared, although they were no longer a couple. The defense plans to present testimony from three witnesses when the trial resumes at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. Williams faces up to life in prison if..>> view originalNorth Jersey Indie Fest returns with more labels, more diversity
The second annual North Jersey Indie Festival returns to Jersey City's Cathedral Hall on Saturday, Sept. 23, featuring an eclectic mix of two dozen bands from the area. The brainchild of Neil Sabatino of Mint 400 Records and Frank DeFranco of Sniffling Indie Kids, last year's festival utilized Cathedral Hall's upstairs and downstairs stages to showcase acts from their respective labels. DeFranco had reached out to Sabatino to create a festival like this because he felt the North Jersey scene h..>> view original
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Sixth Jersey City cop pleads guilty in federal bribery scheme and other top stories.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Job recruitment drive Friday in Jersey City and other top stories.
Job recruitment drive Friday in Jersey City
WomenRising is sponsoring a job recruitment drive for men and women for PeopleReady, a staffing agency that connects workers with positions in a variety of industries. Available jobs include housekeepers at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel in Teaneck and the Marriott Hotel in Newark Airport; dishwashers and prep cooks for Sodexo and Compass Group, a food service companies, and concession/event workers at various stadiums, including Yankee Stadium and MetLife Stadium. Shifts include full- and part..>> view originalGhosts? Absolutely! Check out 'Sir Noface' in Jersey City
The paranormal comes to Jersey City on Aug. 16 as American ghost hunter Chad Calek brings his "Sir Noface Lives Tour" to White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave. Along with fellow investigative filmmaking partner, Justin Holstein, Calek will present footage of paranormal activity from his documentary, "Sir Noface." It is the only presentation of the program in the New York/New Jersey area. In addition to the screening, the event includes a presentation of Calek and Holstein's most compelling evide..>> view originalConcert series continues at Jersey City's Berry Lane Park
The Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs is hosting free concerts every Wednesday through the end of the month in Berry Lane Park. The Berry Lane Park Concert Series is part of the Jersey City free outdoor summer concert series taking place throughout the city, including Summerfest at Liberty State Park and Jazz for Lunch on the waterfront. The shows are a unique way to showcase local talent while gathering residents together to enjoy various performances as a community. The family-friendly ..>> view originalPlainfield Officer Acquitted in Jersey City Laundry Room Altercation
On Tuesday, Aug. 7th, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey acquitted Eric Groething, a Plainfield police officer, of charges pertaining to a physical altercation with Nicholas Garret that occurred in a basement laundry room in a Jersey City apartment building captured on a security camera. Groething immediately reported the incident to the Jersey City Police Department once the altercation ended. Garret was initially charged with third degree aggravated assault upon a pol..>> view originalFood, music, more for Indian Independence Day celebration Aug. 12
The Indian Independence Day Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Jersey City. Throughout the evening, people will gather to celebrate 70 years of India's freedom. Although India's actual Independence Day is Aug. 15, the people of Jersey City will celebrate a few days early. Event planners promise plenty of activities and entertainment, including kids' performances, dhol, which is a double-headed drum routine, and traditional styles of dance. Also promised is "delectable Indian cuisi..>> view originalBayonne teacher attends special seminar | Journal Entries
Teacher attends seminar in Kansas Social studies teacher Mrs. Giselle Torres of the Philip G. Vroom Community School attended the National Endowment for the Humanities Landmark of American History and Culture Summer Seminar in Topeka, Kansas. Torres was selected to attend the seminar, "Native American and African American Educational Experiences in Kansas," at the University of Kansas. Hospital took part in HIV Testing Day CarePoint Health took part in the National HIV Testing Day at The Bethun..>> view originalBayonne Summer Sounds by the Bay series continues | Community ...
TODAYBAYONNE Radio Nashville, band will be playing as part of the Summer Sounds by the Bay, 7 p.m., amphitheater on the lower level, 16th Street Park, 16th Street. bayonnenj.org/parks.htm, 201-858-6122. Movie at the library, "Boss Baby," kids must be accompanied by an adult, 1 p.m., Bayonne Public Library, 697 Avenue C. bayonnelibrary.org, 201-858-6970. HOBOKEN "Piece by Piece," works by Lily Zane, France Garrido and Steve Zane, through Aug. 12. hob'art Gallery, Monroe Center for the Arts, 720..>> view originalAslan, 'gentle and kind,' in need of loving home | Adopt-a-pet
Aslan is a seven-year-old pittie mix with an incredibly sweet disposition, according to the Liberty Humane Society (LHS). When Aslan is being walked with a harness on, he barely tugs, they say; and distractions? Psh, they don't distract him. Aslan easily shares his special treats and toys, says the Liberty Humane Society, and is quite playful. He also can perform "sit" and "down" on command. Got another dog? He's so good with others that the LHS says they use him to determine whether not other ..>> view originalJersey Journal front and back page news: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017
Blood, sweat and years made this gym an icon
By PETER W. WOODFor The Jersey Journal Bufano's Boxing Gym doesn't exist anymore. Its lockers and shower have been ripped out, the ring torn down. Now, I can only revisit it in my memory. Formerly on the corner of Beacon and Oakland avenues, Bufano's was legendary -- perhaps not as iconic as Gleason's Gym in New York City or the Kronk Gym in Detroit - but it's a special piece of Jersey City history. Big Chuck Wepner trained at Bufano's for his 1975 title fight with Muhammad Ali. Light heavyweig..>> view original
Monday, October 30, 2017
Video shows Jersey City cop striking man with vehicle and other top stories.
Video shows Jersey City cop striking man with vehicle
JERSEY CITY -- Authorities are investigating an August incident caught on a security camera that shows a car driven by a Jersey City police officer striking a suspect. Video footage appears to show the driver of the car intentionally hitting the man, who remains on his feet and runs away from the vehicle, which continues after him. The footage, which is of poor quality with the incident partially obscured, was obtained by Univision, which aired a segment about it last night. The episode occurre..>> view originalJersey City commercial garage suffers heavy damage in stubborn ...
JERSEY CITY -- A three-alarm blaze started by an acetylene torch caused extensive damage to commercial garage on Center Street in Jersey City Thursday afternoon, city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said. A worker was using the torch to weld the frame of a jitney bus just before 4:30 p.m., accidentally starting the fire, officials believe. There were no injuries reported, but the pesky fire was not brought under control until 6 p.m., Morrill said. The blaze went to three alarms, but was contained ..>> view originalWho's bankrolling Jersey City's election?
With Jersey City's mayoral and City Council races fast approaching, politicians citywide are doing all they can to raise cash to pay for fliers, newspaper ads, campaign workers and everything else they need to give them an advantage at the polls.So far the four major entities raising dough for the nonpartisan Nov. 7 race -- the mayoral campaigns of the two major candidates, incumbent Steve Fulop and challenger Bill Matsikoudis; the joint campaigns of each of their council slates; and the Jersey..>> view originalForums set for Jersey City BOE candidates
JERSEY CITY --Local organizations are hosting forums for candidates in the Jersey City school board race. Seven people are vying for four open seats on the school board. Three of the seats are three-year terms while the fourth is a one-year unexpired term. Amy DeGise, Gerald Lyons, and Lorenzo Richardson are seeking re-election to their seats. They are being challenged by Yousef Saleh and Matthew Shapiro. Mussab Ali and David Miranda are running for the one-year position. Board president Joe..>> view originalCommunity Notes
TODAYBAYONNE "Creative Mithila -- Works by Nupur Nishith," painting exhibit, through Oct. 10. Bayonne Jewish Community Center, 1050 John F. Kennedy Blvd. jccbayonne.org, 201-436-6900.Classic Car Show, The Bayonne Uptown Merchants Classic Car Show will take place between 27th and 35th streets on Broadway. To register your vehicle, call or email info@labs619.com. Entry for vehicles will begin at 10:30 a.m., noon-4 p.m., Broadway between 27th and 35th streets, Broadway between 27th and 35th street..>> view originalAFSCME backs Fulop's re-election bid
The largest public workers union in the state gave Mayor Steve Fulop's re-election effort its official blessing yesterday. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), which boasts 22,000 members statewide and 2,300 in Jersey City, said in a statement issued by Fulop's campaign that the mayor "fights for working people," citing Fulop's support of a $15 minimum wage and the city's mandatory paid sick leave law, which was the first of its kind in New Jersey. "He unde..>> view originalHow will Hurricane Jose impact New Jersey?
By Len Melisurgo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com hurricane-jose-track-sept15-5pm.jpg Although forecasters say a direct hit on this region is unlikely, the eastern coast of New Jersey sits on the edge of Hurricane Jose's "cone of uncertainty...>> view originalJersey Journal front and back page news: Saturday, September 16 ...
We look at who is bankrolling the Jersey City election, which is less than two months away. A North Bergen recycling plant has been fined $25,000 for a worker's death last year in an incident with a forklift. Plus, a nanny pushing two kids in a stroller was struck in Hoboken. Also, Political Insider Agustin Torres digs into the heart of the Sen. Robert Menendez corruption trial. In Sports, a Union City football standout committed to Army, the Snyder football team speed past Marist and MLB fine..>> view originalJudge refuses to dismiss case against ex-North Bergen DPW official
CLOSE A fall bucket list, resorts that are within five -hour drive and comic book heroes and villains - all in "7 things to know this weekend in New Jersey.": John C. EnsslinTimothy Grossi of Jersey City in front of his cardiologist, Dr. Preston Hupart of Franklin Lakes in 2015.(Photo: Kevin R. Wexler / NorthJersey.com)HACKENSACK — A state judge hopes to conclude the case of a former North Bergen public works official accused of official misconduct in October, she said Friday.Judge Marga..>> view originalFreeholder can run for mayor and re-election, judge rules
HOBOKEN -- Freeholder Anthony Romano can run for mayor of Hoboken and for re-election to his freeholder seat, a state judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Peter Bariso denied a request for an injunction that would have barred Romano from appearing on the ballot for mayor in the city's non-partisan elections on Nov. 7. Romano will also be on the ballot as the incumbent Democratic candidate for the District 5 seat on the Hudson County Board of Freeholders. Patricia Waiters, a Hoboken resident..>> view original
'Pink slime': Meat processer seeks $5.7bn in defamation case and other top stories.
'Pink slime': Meat processer seeks $5.7bn in defamation case
Image caption 'Pink slime' had been common in fast food restaurants and grocery stores before the TV reports A trial has begun in South Dakota over a meat processer's claim that it was defamed by ABC News reporting that dubbed its product "pink slime".Beef Products Inc (BPI) argues ABC and its journalist ruined its reputation in 2012 reports on "lean finely textured beef", as the industry calls it.BPI says ABC's "disinformation campaign" caused the me..>> view original“It escalated quickly:” Huge brawl at McDonald's after McChicken apparently took too long
DES MOINES, Iowa — Cell phone video captured a brawl at a Des Moines McDonald’s restaurant between an employee and an upset…and apparently hungry customer. A huge brawl broke out after a customer said her McChicken was taking too long. Amanda Gravely was sitting in the drive-thru getting ice cream for her kids, when the fight broke out. “Automatically just because of how irate she was, I took out my camera and recorded her, just to see how far it would go just in case and it just escalated rea..>> view originalUS and Mexico sugar talks go into overtime after day of drama
WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Monday extended the deadline for U.S.-Mexico sugar trade negotiations by 24 hours, and sources on either side of the spat said U.S. industry added new demands after the governments struck a provisional deal.Ross said extra time was needed to complete "final technical consultations" for a deal. At stake is the possibility of stiff U.S. duties and Mexican retaliation on imports of American high-fructose corn syrup ahead of wider trade..>> view originalAmazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits 3 Hours AgoThe Associated Press>> view originalFlint official used racial slur, blamed water crisis on blacks who 'don't pay their bills'
Hundreds of cases of bottled water are stored at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Flint, Mich., on 2016. (AP/Carlos Osorio) In recorded conversations with an advocacy journalist last month, a public official in Flint, Mich., blamed the city’s ongoing water crisis on black people who “don’t pay their bills.” Phil Stair, the sales manager for a county agency that manages tax-foreclosed homes, used the racial slur “n——,” according to the recordings published to an online blog on Sunday. “Believe..>> view originalTrump Organization to Go Budget Friendly With 'American Idea' Hotel Chain
Eric Danziger, the chief executive of the Trump Organization’s hotels division, said in an interview that the company had planned a hotel expansion for nearly two years, apart from the Trump campaign. During the campaign, the Trump children would report back about the thousands of supporters attending rallies and what they saw as a chance to build a line of hotels standing out from the cookie-cutter options in midsize and small cities. “I said, ‘That’s brilliant,’” Mr. Danziger recalled. “The r..>> view originalSolar's rise lifted these blue-collar workers. Now they're worried about Trump
Mike Catanzaro, panel installer at Accelerate Solar, finishes installed electrical wiring at a solar array he recently installed at a job site in East Charlotte. (Logan Cyrus for The Washington Post) CHARLOTTE — Mike Catanzaro, a solar panel installer with a high school diploma, likes to work with his hands under the clear Carolina sky. That’s why he supported President Trump, a defender of blue-collar workers. But the 25-year-old sees Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement as a..>> view originalDollar hits six-week low vs. yen ahead of UK vote, Comey testimony and ECB outcome
* Dollar/yen slips below 110.00, dollar index hits 7-mth low* Caution begins to mount ahead of UK elections, Comey testimony* RBA stands pat on rates as expected, Aussie pares losses (Updates with reaction to RBA's policy decision)By Shinichi SaoshiroTOKYO, June 6 The dollar hit a six-week low against the safe-haven yen on Tuesday, with investors cautious ahead of Britain's election, a European Central Bank meeting and former FBI Director James Comey's testimony to a Senate committee this week..>> view originalMorning Agenda: Mickey Drexler to Resign as J. Crew CEO
Mr. Kasowitz is well known, though, in Wall Street and Manhattan business circles.In his DealBook column, Andrew Ross Sorkin describes Mr. Kasowitz as “the Donald Trump of lawyering,” minus the tweets. For example, the first paragraph of Mr. Kasowitz’s biography on his firm’s website highlights the dozens of media outlets that have written about him, and how they have described him as the “toughest lawyer on Wall Street,” an “uberlitigator” and “the toughest of the tough guys.”“In case you did..>> view originalDems lose appetite for deal with Trump on infrastructure
Major elements of President Trump’s infrastructure initiative are facing staunch opposition from Democrats, increasing the likelihood that Republicans will have to go it alone.Making a deal with Democrats on Trump’s rebuilding plan was always going to be a challenge for the administration.But Trump’s sinking approval ratings, his polarizing tweets and his administration’s move to block oversight requests from the minority party have further eroded Democrats’ appetite to work with the president o..>> view original
Friday, October 27, 2017
Colorful costumes sweep through Jersey City during Bolivian ... and other top stories.
Colorful costumes sweep through Jersey City during Bolivian ...
JERSEY CITY -- The sights and sounds of Bolivia were on full display today during the Bolivian Parade and Festival in downtown Jersey City. The Bolivian community of Jersey City paraded through downtown Saturday afternoon, dressed in colorful, eye-popping dress and costumes. Beginning at noon, the parade eventually made its way up to City Hall on Grove Street, where the festival filled downtown with plenty of food and music. Scroll through the gallery above to check out the parade and festival...>> view originalCops and civilians
A few minutes before the festivities were about to start at Audubon Park in Jersey City on Tuesday night, a van full of people pulled up to the curb. The man in the passenger side rolled down his window and asked one of the people on the sidewalk, “What’s going on?”“It’s National Night Out Against Crime,” responded a man on the sidewalk. “You know, kids and cops.”“Hey, that’s great!” the man in the van said as the van pulled away. Whether or not he found a parking spot near the festivities re..>> view originalJERSEY CITY BRIEFS
NEXT STEP – Demolition of an office building on Magnolia Avenue this week will pave the way for groundbreaking on the second Journal Squared Tower. The first of three towers began renting earlier this year. Development of additional towers hinges on how rapidly apartments in the 54-story building rented. slideshow NY federal prosecutors to investigate Kushner Companies’ funding of One Journal SquareA report in The Wall Street Journal last week said New York federal prosecutors have su..>> view originalCalling models, designers, stylists, photographers
by Al SullivanReporter staff writer Hudson Reporter Aug 06, 2017 | 626 views | 0 | 8 | | A LOT OF GLITZ – Jersey City Fashion Week is expected to bring top fashions and designers into town. slideshow Mark Twain, newspaperman and novelist, once compared fashion to architecture, noting that these often reflected the time and place of their creation.This might be also said of Jersey City Fashion Week, which is expected to feature the work of dozens of desi..>> view originalWell worth the wait White Eagle Hall opens its doors, at last
Walking into the refurbished White Eagle Hall on Newark Avenue in Jersey City is like stumbling into several episodes of the classic trilogy of sci-fi films, “Back to the Future.” On one hand, you are surrounded by rich Jersey City history; on the other, you are embracing the most modern light and sound technology available today.On the façade of the building above the entrances is the emblem of the hall’s namesake; the White Eagle has symbolized the Polish nation since the dark ages. The ext..>> view originalCouncilmen exchange jabs over water agreement
IF IT AIN’T BROKE -- The Hoboken City Council postponed two resolutions last week for contracts for the design and restoration of Court Street, a former access road for stables. Some said the work – including adding sidewalks -- would have harmed the historic features. Photo by Caren Lissner. slideshow The Hoboken City Council meeting began with a bang Wednesday Aug. 2, as five minutes into the five-hour meeting, members of the council inquired as to whether Councilman Ravi Bhalla – w..>> view originalSCOREBOARD A taste of international hoops at Hamilton Park
WELCOMING COMMITTEE – The Dominican Republic’s 17-and-under team, fresh off a victory in the prestigious Central Baskets Cup tournament, came to Hamilton Park last Monday night and defeated a team of All-Stars from the Jersey City Recreation High School Summer League. The Dominican team was coached by St. Peter’s Prep head coach Alex Mirabel (far right front). slideshow When he’s done coaching the St. Peter’s Prep varsity basketball team, Alex Mirabel devotes a lot of his time to coac..>> view originalEat a peach – or a pie, at least
by Al SullivanReporter staff writer Hudson Reporter Aug 06, 2017 | 167 views | 0 | 17 | | BACK IN TIME – Riverview Farmer’s Market is a kind of flashback to when Jersey City Heights served as source of farm produce for the rest of the city. slideshow Poets for more than a century have pontificated on spiritual inspiration from eating a peach. T.S. Elliot used the peach as a kind of narcissistic self reflection, while Allen Ginsberg reflected upon it as ..>> view originalEXTRA INNINGS Washington Park's dream summer comes to an end
by Jim Hague Hudson Reporter Aug 06, 2017 | 149 views | 0 | 5 | | SHARP EYE – Washington Park Little League All-Star Christopher Villavincenzo looks in to get the sign from the catcher in recent action. The local Little Leaguers went all the way to the New Jersey state tournament before losing two games there. slideshow Before the Washington Park 11-and-12-year-old Little League All-Stars boarded the bus that would take them to rural Sussex County and K..>> view originalHOBOKEN BRIEFS
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS – The Hoboken Little League’s 8-Year-Old All-Star team have won the Lyndhurst Junior League Tournament. Teams from Bergen and Hudson counties spent nearly three weeks competing for the title. Hoboken won by sweeping two previously undefeated teams from Paramus and Lyndhurst. It’s the first time a Hoboken team brought the trophy home in 22 years of participation. The team members, managed by Ryan Nugent and coached by Lane Bajardi and Mike Casazza, are: Benjamin Bajardi, ..>> view original
Thursday, October 26, 2017
In Worrisome Move, Kaspersky Agrees to Turn Over Source Code to US Government and other top stories.
In Worrisome Move, Kaspersky Agrees to Turn Over Source Code to US Government
Over the last couple of weeks, there’s been a disturbing trend of governments demanding that private tech companies share their source code if they want to do business. Now, the US government is giving the same ultimatum and it’s getting what it wants.Another major cyberattack is quickly spreading across Europe and has now infected systems in the US …Read more On Sunday, the CEO of security firm Kaspersky Labs, Eugene Kaspersky, told the Associated Press that he’s willing to show the US governme..>> view originalTesla's First Mass-Market Car, the Model 3, Hits Production This Week
But the Model 3 will be priced around $35,000. Mr. Musk envisions the new car reaching a much wider range of customers and has said he expects it to push Tesla’s output to 500,000 cars a year in 2018. In June, Mr. Musk told shareholders that Model 3 production was set to begin in July at the company’s assembly plant in Fremont, Calif., although he stopped short of saying when the car would be available in volume. Mr. Musk has said Tesla is working to automate its assembly plant further in an e..>> view originalGerman Factory Growth Reaches 74-Month High in June-PMI
He added: "The latest PMI data therefore strongly suggest that the manufacturing sector will continue to boost German GDP in the second quarter." High input prices, which are seen as a threat to the momentum in the sector, eased in June, Markit said. Input price inflation fell from April's 71-month record to the weakest since November 2016. However, it remained higher than the long-run survey average mainly because of higher raw material prices.Data last week showed German consumer inflation ha..>> view originalPassenger jet catches fire after landing at Denver; no injuries
DENVER The engine of a SkyWest passenger jet caught fire moments after the aircraft landed at Denver International Airport on Sunday, but all 63 people aboard exited the plane safely, an airline spokeswoman said.The twin-engine Bombardier CRJ700, operated as a United Express commuter flight from Aspen to Denver, made a normal landing at about 2:20 p.m. local time and was on the taxiway before the flight crew was alerted to the fire electronically, SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow said.She said..>> view originalChina's new heavy-lift rocket launch fails in flight
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's launch of a new heavy-lift rocket, the Long March-5 Y2, carrying what the government said was its heaviest ever satellite, failed on Sunday, official news agency Xinhua said. The same rocket type had been expected to take China's latest lunar probe to the Moon this year and to return with samples. It is not clear how the timetable for that mission could be affected by the failed launch. President Xi Jinping has prioritised advancing China's space programme to strengt..>> view originalUnattended backpack prompts evacuation at World Trade Center PATH station
Last Updated Jul 2, 2017 5:47 PM EDT NEW YORK -- An unattended backpack prompted a temporary evacuation at the World Trade Center PATH station, CBS New York reports.Sources told CBS New York that Port Authority K-9 officers received a "positive hit" on a PATH rail car at the World Trade Center station, but the backpack that was to blame for the evacuation turned out only to contain vitamins and clothing, officials later said."Due to police activity, service in to and out of WTC is suspended. ..>> view original500 Startups admits it kept Australian LP in the dark over investigation into Dave McClure
500 Startups has apologized to its Australian partner LaunchVic after the U.S. firm admitted that it failed to disclose an internal investigation into sexual harassment claims against co-founding partner Dave McClure. LaunchVic is a $460 million entrepreneurship scheme backed by the government of Victoria, Australia’s second most populous state. It’s a major investor in 500 Melbourne, 500 Startup’s first accelerator and VC fund in Australia, after it provided a grant of over $2 million to the ..>> view originalA Minnesota first: Liquor stores are legally open on a Sunday
Minnesotans rolled out of bed Sunday and, for the first time in state history, had the option of making a trip to their local liquor store. At 11 a.m. the state ended its more than century-old ban on Sunday liquor sales, just in time for the Independence Day holiday. It joined 38 other states and the District of Columbia that now allow some form of Sunday retail alcohol sales, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Liquor store owners and customers across the ..>> view originalAP FACT CHECK: US debt is not made in China
WASHINGTON — No, the U.S. national debt was not made in China. Or by Canada, or Europe or other trading partners.President Donald Trump wrongly blamed his country’s trade imbalance for swelling the sea of red ink the U.S. government is swimming in. But imports are not related to national debt.Here’s a look at a variety of statements by Trump and others during a week marked by a struggle over the Senate Republican health bill, a White House cheerleading session for U.S. energy, assertions by the..>> view originalBrisk trade marks launch of China, Hong Kong bond connect scheme
By Umesh Desai and Andrew Galbraith | HONG KONG/SHANGHAI HONG KONG/SHANGHAI China and Hong Kong launched a long-awaited "Bond Connect" scheme on Monday that links China's $9 trillion bond market with overseas investors, the latest step in Beijing's efforts to liberalize and strengthen the country's capital markets. The early signs bode well for building an active debt market, with more than 2 billion yuan ($295 million) of bonds purchased in the first 22 minutes of brisk trade. HSBC Holdings..>> view original
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