Author: Greater Media

  • Doctor admits taking bribes in lab test referral scheme

    A Monmouth County doctor with practices in Colts Neck and Staten Island, New York, has admitted accepting bribes in exchange for test referrals as part of a long-running and elaborate scheme operated by Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services LLC (BLS) of Parsippany, its president and numerous associates, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Ralph Messo, 53, of…

  • Spring is in the air for home gardeners

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A multitude of orchids were on display at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show held Feb. 5-8 at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. Those preparing for the spring growing season may also visit the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Edison. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR If…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR One of the many colorful orchids that were on display at the 18th annual Deep Cut Orchid Society show at Dearborn Market, Holmdel. The show ran Feb. 5-8.

  • How does your garden grow?

    Director Bruce Crawford and the staff of Rutgers Gardens, New Brunswick, have compiled a list of gardening tips for the early spring:  Reread your journal from the past year, and note some of the major problems that can be resolved this year.  Take stock of your tools. Sharpen, clean, oil, and repair saws…

  • It is time for a decision on JCP&L rate case

    It has been more than three years since the JCP&L rate case began, and recently a New Jersey administrative law judge made a long-awaited recommendation, one which aligns with what we have been saying all along — that New Jersey’s JCP&L customers have long been overcharged and deserve a rate cut. Now, the only thing…

  • Be wary of ‘washed’ car titles

    Used car shoppers should beware of an emerging fraud called title washing, with consumers in New Jersey, North Carolina, Mississippi, California and Georgia said to be at particular risk. That’s according to a report issued by the title search company Carfax in Centreville, Va., which indicates as many as 800,000 vehicles may be affected nationwide.…

  • Sayreville seeks to dismiss Hindu temple’s lawsuit

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Attorneys for the borough have asked the U.S. District Court to dismiss a civil suit filed on behalf of the Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, claiming Sayreville and its land use boards violated the temple’s constitutional and civil rights. The complaint, filed on Sept. 18, 2014, charges that the borough and…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Thomas W. Scott was recently appointed CentraState Healthcare System’s new senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO). In Scott’s role as COO, he will be responsible for integrating the strategic plan of the organization, providing day-to-day management oversight for the development of high-quality, cost-effective and clinically integrated programs within the medical center and senior…

  • Dance with my father

    Clockwise from top right: A.J. Barnett, from left; her godfather, Kevin McClain; Stephanie Knapp; and Keith Miller of South Amboy share a dance during the 10th annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night on Feb. 6, sponsored by the South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club. Jessica Sasso of Parlin shares a hug with her father, Scott. Stephanie Bufalini of Sayreville…