Sons of Italy Annual Golf Outing was a huge success

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Sons of Italy Annual Golf Outing was a huge success

PARSIPPANY — The Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held its annual Golf Outing on July 9 at the Knoll West Country Club.

The event was very successful and well attended with over 135 golfers and 160 guests  for dinner.

Bella Rocco addressed the dinner audience and thanked the Sons of Italy members for all their support to The Valerie  Fund.

The club has been a great supporter of The Valerie Fund which was established in 1976 by Ed and Sue Goldstein in memory of their daughter Valerie after her battle with cancer. According to the fund’s website, the organization provides “support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.” The club donates to support the walking team, “Bella’s Bunch,” named after two-time cancer survivor, Bella Rocco.

The club will be donating food gift cards to local organizations in the coming months.

The club has been a great supporter of The Valerie Fund which was established in 1976 by Ed and Sue Goldstein in memory of their daughter Valerie after her battle with cancer. According to the fund’s website, the organization provides “support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.” The club donates to support the walking team, “Bella’s Bunch,” named after two-time cancer survivor, Bella Rocco.

Annual 4-H Fair starts this evening; runs through weekend

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Annual 4-H Fair starts this evening; runs through weekend

MORRIS COUNTY — The annual Morris County 4-H Fair, a showcase and fun celebration of the efforts of 4-H youths from across Morris County, will kick off on this evening, Wednesday, July 20, at Chubb Park in Chester Township, and continue through the weekend.

4H 6A host of family-friendly activities are planned for the fair, including pony rides, hay rides, petting zoos, animal shows, fireworks, tricky tray, car and motorcycle show, hot air balloon rides, watermelon eating and cake decorating contests, live entertainment, delicious food, and amusement rides.

Saturday will be filled with special events: hot air balloon rides (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.), car and motorcycle show (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) goat races in the late afternoon, and a tricky tray (8:00 p.m.).

Most important, the county’s 4-Hers will get to display their animals and projects, which are a culmination of the past year’s hard work.

“The 4-H Fair is a showcase and celebration of the wonderful achievements of 4-Hers from around the county. It is great opportunity for all in the community to come out for wholesome family fun,” said Kelly Dziak, Morris County 4-H Program Associate.

“This is a great family friendly event that is centered around the hard work done by these great 4-H kids, who represent some of the best young people, and who are future leaders of their communities and our county,’’ said Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana, who will participate in formal opening ceremonies at the fair this week.

4H 8“We should all be extremely proud of the efforts they have made and the work they will show off at the fair.’’

The 4-H Fair will be open on Wednesday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $5.00, except for a $10.00 charge on Friday after 6:00 p.m. for fireworks.

Dogs may be brought to the fair, but they must be on a 6-foot leash.  Retractable leashes are not allowed in the park. Canine Good Citizen testing will be available for dogs to take on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A small fee applies. Participants must bring a dog brush for a portion of the test.

Daily schedules of events, such as dog and small animal shows, and fairground maps will be available in the information booth at the fair.

The Exhibit Tent will be packed with arts and crafts entries, informational displays, and hands-on activities for visitors. The Entertainment Tent and Coffee House will feature live musical performances and interactive demonstrations.

Other tents will house animals, including dogs, horses, goats, cows, pigs, poultry, rabbits, and other small animals. Most animal tents will have petting areas, in addition to a Petting Barn that will be filled with farm animals.

Non-profit organizations will be in the Food Tent selling items ranging from tasty treats to full meals.

The fair is sponsored by the Morris County 4-H Association in support of the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

For more information about the 4H Fair, including the fair schedule, or about becoming a 4-H volunteer, visit the 4-H Fair website by clicking here or call (973) 285-8301.

Brittney Guida earns graduate recognition at SUNY Oswego

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Brittney Guida earns graduate recognition at SUNY Oswego

PARSIPPANY — Brittney A. Guida of Parsippany completed her graduate studies at SUNY Oswego in spring 2016 with a master of business administration degree in management and was recognized in May at the college’s Commencement.

Admission to SUNY Oswego is competitive. U.S. News Media Group counts SUNY Oswego among the top public regional universities in the North for 2016, and the Princeton Review includes Oswego in its 2016 college guidebook “The Best Northeastern Colleges” and in its national list of “Green Colleges.”

A 155-year-old comprehensive college in the State University of New York system, Oswego enrolls about 8,000 students in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education.

Click here for more information.

Parsippany Road Closures

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Parsippany Road Closures

PARSIPPANY – The following road closures and detours are in effective today. Please follow detours.
1. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Smith Road will be closed and detoured between East Halsey Road and Westminster Drive.

  1. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Fox Hill Road (near Route 46) in the Rainbow Lakes section of town will have the traffic detoured or flagged around the construction.

  2. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Allentown Road will be closed and detoured between Parsippany Road and Keyport Road.

Morris County Parks Enforces Leash Requirements for Dogs

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Morris County Parks Enforces Leash Requirements for Dogs

MORRIS COUNTY — Dogs, along with their owners, are welcome in many of the Morris County Park Commission’s general-purpose parks, as well as in the Off-Leash Dog Parks. While dogs may be human’s best friend, not all dogs are friendly or welcomed by everyone. Unfortunately, dogs could unintentionally cause harm, and result in legal penalties for the owner.

Most dogs are friendly, even to unfamiliar people and pets, however, any dog can jump on someone and knock them down or cause them to fall. Pet owners can be held liable for injuries or damage caused by their animals. Sometimes people are frightened to see a dog running towards them and can be injured in attempting to escape.

Additionally, virtually all dogs will pursue wildlife, either playfully or with serious intent to do harm. Parks are often home to endangered or threatened species. The dog may cause harm to wildlife, such as ground-nesting birds, by causing the animal to lose precious energy or time it needs to care for its young.

To avoid injuries or even frightening the public, the Morris County Park Commission Rules and Regulations mandates that all dogs must be under the control of the owner or person who has custody of the animal, on a leash not exceeding six-feet in length.

The Morris County Park Police are currently patrolling parks and will strongly enforce the law. Any dog found at large and not under the control a leash less than six-feet, may be seized as provided by law or ordinance.

“There have been multiple situations that have resulted in serious injuries when dogs who are off the leash have injured children and adults, and attacked wildlife,’’ said According to Morris County Park Police Chief Gabe DiPietro.

“Our initiative is increase the public’s awareness of the six-feet leash requirements and ultimately avoid injuries and exposure to costly legal liabilities.

“We require the public to respect the Morris County Park Commission Rules and Regulations so everyone can be safe and enjoy the parks. If the public observes a dog off the leash, they are encouraged to contact the police immediately and report the violation.”

To report a violation, call (973) 326-7654. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

The Morris County Park Commission provides two Off-Leash Dog Parks, located at Central Park of Morris County in Parsippany-Troy-Hills and at Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township, for the enjoyment of owners and their off-leash dogs.

Owners are encouraged to make certain their dog is park ready by being responsive to voice commands, able to socialize with people and other dogs, and follow all Off-Leash Dog Park Guidelines. These guidelines can be found by clicking here.

Rules for Waking Your Dog in the Parks

The Morris County Park Commission, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37-95.21, is authorized to institute, alter, amend, and repeal rules and regulations for the protection, regulation, and control of the parks within its jurisdiction.

 

Article III – Prohibited Acts – Section 3. Animals

No person without a permit shall cause or permit any animal owned by him, in his custody or under his control, except a dog in a permitted area when restrained by a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length, or those animals permitted by State Statue, to go or be in any park area, and each such animal so found at large may be seized and disposed of as provided by the laws or ordinance covering the disposal of stray animals on highways or public property then in effect at the place where such stray animal may be seen.

Dogs are not permitted at any of the golf courses, outdoor education centers, arboreta, bathing facilities, historic sites, or the Mennen Sports Arena except as permitted by State Statute or specific Park Commission permit.

Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 18; Vendors wanted

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Fall Festival returns on Sunday, September 18; Vendors wanted

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills announced the annual Fall Festival will take place this year on Sunday, September 18 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. on North Beverwyck Road.

The town-wide celebration not only provides an opportunity to highlight township programs, services, organizations and businesses, but also encourages community spirit.

The generosity of the business community has played a large role in the success of the past festivals. For those businesses and organizations wanting to participate click here and print a registration form. Please be sure to submit your forms as soon as possible.

 

Parsippany’s 15th Annual Fall Festival promises to be one of the most successful festivals yet. There will be entertainment, rides, and other attractions to help bring out people to the event.

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is offering spaces on a first come first serve basis. Display spaces vary depending on location and intended use. Vendors that are selling food will be distributed along the entire area with priority given to local food vendors and local organizations selling food. Lake Hiawatha merchants have first preference on the space in front of their establishments as long as a completed registration form and the required fee are received at the Recreation Department by August 25. Discounts apply if registration is received at the Recreation Department office or postmarked before August 3. All registration forms must be received at the Recreation Dept. office or postmarked by September 2. Late registrations will NOT be accepted and returned. If you or your group wishes to participate, please complete the agreement by clicking here and mail to Parsippany Recreation, 1001 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany New Jersey 07054.

If you have any questions, please email recreation@parsippany.net.

Please note: The township reserves the right to limit the type and number of vendors and/or displays. You must submit a separate form for each location if you require more than one location/space. Please make checks payable to: Township of Parsippany, Fall Festival 2016.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Visit Army General at Picatinny Arsenal

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Civil Air Patrol Cadets Visit Army General at Picatinny Arsenal

MORRIS COUNTY — On July 14, cadets of the Picatinny Squadron of Civil Air Patrol visited Picatinny Arsenal for the base Community Day.  The young teens aged 14 to 17 manned an information table about the Civil Air Patrol and then were invited to meet with Brigadier General Patrick W. Burden, Deputy Program Executive Officer Ammunition and Senior Commander.

General Burden gave each cadet attending the event a base “challenge coin.”  A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion utilized in the military, bearing a unit or base or command insignia or emblem. They are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They are also exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization.

Squadron Cadet Curtiss Bailey from Rockaway said “It was an amazing experience meeting General Burden.  He stopped by our table and showed great interest ion our cadet program. I was surprised when we were invited to meet in his office and receive a challenge coin.”

Cadet Sloane Liput from Mountain Lakes was also in attendance.  She remarked that “having an Army general take the time to talk with us, and show real interest in our program was very impressive. The challenge coin was a huge surprise and an honor to receive.”

The national organization of Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP has 58,000 adult and youth members nationwide, and maintains more than 500 aircraft throughout the country. In 2014, Congress awarded CAP members who served during World War II with a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing their contributions towards the war effort stateside.

The Picatinny Composite Squadron is part of the CAP Northeast Region, New Jersey Wing. Its members are comprised of adults and teens from 13-17 from Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties. The group meets every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dover American Legion Hall.  For more information please visit www.picatinnycap.org or www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

Ex-PA chairman David Samson arrives in court as feds announce press conference

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Ex-PA chairman David Samson arrives in court as feds announce press conference

NEWARK– Federal prosecutors are scheduled to be in court this afternoon in connection with their continuing criminal investigation into the Port Authority. Officials would not say why the court hearing was scheduled, but former Port Authority chairman David Samson–who has been the focus of an ongoing probe into allegations that he coerced United Airlines to set…

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Parsippany business owner ordered to Pay $7.75 Million for Falsifying Diagnostic Reports

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Parsippany business owner ordered to Pay $7.75 Million for Falsifying Diagnostic Reports

PARSIPPANY — A Morris County couple and their Parsippany diagnostic imaging companies were ordered to pay more than $7.75 million for knowingly submitting false claims to Medicare for thousands of falsified diagnostic test reports and the underlying tests, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Paul J. Fishman announced.

Judge Stanley R. Chesler, sitting in Newark federal court, also found the defendants liable for knowingly submitting false claims for neurological tests conducted without physician supervision.

Judge Chesler ordered Nita K. Patel, 53, and Kirtish N. Patel, 53, both of Rockaway, and two companies that they owned and operated, Biosound Medical Services Inc., and Heart Solution PC, both located at 1081 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, to pay the United States $5 million in damages and $2.75 million in civil monetary penalties, plus interest for a total of $7,756,865. Judge Chesler ordered these payments after granting the United States’ motion for summary judgment on the two False Claims Act counts of a civil complaint that was filed in November 2015.

The Patels each pleaded guilty November 17, 2015, to informations charging them with health care fraud related to this conduct.  Sentencing is currently scheduled for August 16, 2016, before U.S. District Judge William H. Walls.

The government’s civil complaint alleged that defendants created fraudulent diagnostic test reports, forged physician signatures on these reports, and then billed Medicare for the fraudulent reports and the underlying tests that were used solely to create these reports. The complaint also alleged that defendants billed Medicare for neurological tests that they conducted without the required physician supervision.

The lawsuit was filed under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act.  The Act allows private citizens with knowledge of fraud to bring civil actions on behalf of the government and to share in any recovery. The False Claims Act also permits the government to intervene in such lawsuits, as it has done in this case. The whistleblower – a former employee of Biosound who brought the misconduct to the government’s attention – will receive 15 to 25 percent of the more than $7.7 million recovered by the government.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the FBI under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Timothy Gallagher in Newark; and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of the Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert, with the investigation leading the judge’s order.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Graybow of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Health Care and Government Fraud Unit.

U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman reorganized the health care fraud practice at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office shortly after taking office, including creating a stand-alone Health Care and Government Fraud Unit to handle both criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud offenses. Since 2010, the office has recovered more than $1.3 billion in health care fraud and government fraud settlements, judgments, fines, restitution and forfeiture under the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other statutes.

Prostitution arrests at local hotels

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Prostitution arrests at local hotels

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit began investigating possible prostitution at Parsippany hotels after receiving multiple citizen complaints.

During the investigation Karen Jernark, 38, was placed under arrest for prostitution at Howard Johnson Express, 625 Route 46 on Tuesday, July 5. Ms. is homeless.

She was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were she was processed and issued a summons for Soliciting Prostitution from an Undercover Officer.

While being processed it was determined that she also had an active warrant from Hawthorne Police Department, at which time they were notified and took custody of her once they arrived.

On Tuesday, July 12 Kimberly Smith, 23, Bronx, was placed under arrest for prostitution at Embassy Suites, 909 Parsippany Blvd.

She was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters where she was processed and issued a summons for Soliciting Prostitution from an Undercover Officer.

She was then released on her own recognizance pending her court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Sgt. Kimble arrests driver for DWI and driving wrong way on Route 46

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Sgt. Kimble arrests driver for DWI and driving wrong way on Route 46

PARSIPPANY — While on patrol on Route 46 East at 12:30 a.m. on June 20, Patrol Sergeant Michael Kimble observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the left most eastbound lane of travel of Route 46 East.

Sergeant Kimble was able activate his emergency lights and avoid colliding with the vehicle, at which time the vehicle pulled over into the parking lot of 1571 Route 46.

Sergeant Kimble made contact with driver, Sharon Samolewicz, 52, from Vernon.

After a brief investigation Sergeant Kimble placed Mrs. Samolewicz under arrest for driving while intoxicated. She was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Careless Driving. She released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

Driver ends up in Jail for drunk driving and a list of other violations

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Driver ends up in Jail for drunk driving and a list of other violations

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a 911 call at 12:40 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 reporting a vehicle driving erratically that just pulled into the parking lot of Veterans Park.

Officers responded to the scene and located the vehicle in question, a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. Patrolman Ross instructed the driver to exit the vehicle and asked for his identification.

The male failed to produce identification and gave Patrolman Ross a false name.

After a brief investigation the male was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

While at Police Headquarters the driver’s real name was discovered, at which time he was identified as Brian Hogarth, 38, Hammonton.

Mr. Hogarth was charged with Hindering Apprehension, Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Submit to Breath Samples, Revocation for Refusal, Reckless Driving, and Driving While Suspended. While he was in custody it was also determined that a purse and the vehicle that was in his possession were stolen from Dover during the evening of Monday, June 20.

Mr. Hogarth was then charged with Receiving Stolen Property with a bail set at $10,000 with no 10% by Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court Judge Scala. He was then transported to the Morris County Jail in default of his bail.

Correction Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Distribution of Drugs

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Correction Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Distribution of Drugs

PARSIPPANY — Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns, III announced the sentencing of Nickoy Ellis, 32, of Lake Hiawatha.

On Tuesday, July 12, Mr. Ellis, a former Correction Officer employed by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, was sentenced to five years in state prison by the Honorable Angela F. Borkowski, JSC.

Mr. Ellis had previously pled guilty to Official Misconduct, a second degree crime, on May 27. In addition to his prison sentence, Mr. Ellis is forbidden from holding public office in the state of New Jersey.

On January 27, 2016, Nickoy Ellis, 31, of Lake Hiawatha was arrested and charged with Official Misconduct and Bribery, second degree crimes; he was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Money Laundering, both third degree crimes.

Mr. Nickoy Ellis was employed as a Senior Corrections Officer for the New Jersey Department of Corrections at the time of the arrest.

A joint investigation by the New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Bureau of Professional Standards revealed that Mr. Ellis smuggled and distributed contraband, including synthetic marijuana, to inmates at the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility in Clinton Township.

DWI checkpoints in Parsippany this weekend

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DWI checkpoints in Parsippany this weekend

PARSIPPANY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations John Speirs announce the implementation of a Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17.

The checkpoint is a result of a grant the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has received from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct DWI checkpoints at various locations throughout Morris County.  The County DWI Enforcement Grant is designed to establish checkpoints in cooperation with municipal departments in the county.

In New Jersey, a person with a (Blood Alcohol Count) BAC of 0.08% or greater who operates a motor vehicle or a boat is considered to be driving while intoxicated (DWI). Being convicted of a DWI is a serious offense, carrying heavy penalties including: Fines, fees and surcharges. License suspension.

In a recent report, MADD ranked New Jersey among the worst states in the nation for protecting drunken driving victims, giving the state two out of five stars.

Under New Jersey law, DWI is considered a motor vehicle offense and tried in municipal court. First-time offenders face license suspensions ranging from three months to a year, imprisonment of up to 30 days and thousands of dollars in fees and surcharges.

Those penalties increase for repeat offenders, and drivers found guilty of their third DWI offense face up to 180 days in jail — the maximum allowed for DWI under state law — though part of that term can be served at a rehab facility.

When a drunken driver injures or kills another driver in a crash, there are other criminal charges that come into play, including assault by auto, aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide. But those charges are handled in a different venue.

Recently, a Parsippany woman, Vanessa Brown, related to a 2012 crash that killed popular East Hanover community activist Ralph Politi, Jr. Brown, a repeat offender, was found guilty of DWI days later in a separate proceeding.

While New Jersey offenders can avoid lengthy prison sentences for drunken driving, the fines, fees and surcharges have grown over the years.

There’s an automobile insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for three years; a $100.00 surcharge for the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund; a Motor Vehicle Commission restoration fee of $100.00; an Intoxicated Driving Program fee of $100.00; a $50.00 Violent Crimes Compensation Fund fee; and a $75.00 Safe and Secure Community Program fee, among other expenses.

PSE&G to inspect gas meters in Parsippany

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PSE&G to inspect gas meters in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) will be inspecting natural gas meters in Parsippany this month, along with other towns in Morris County.

“Customer safety is our number one priority,” said Joe Forline, vice president of gas operations for PSE&G. “It’s important for us to conduct safety inspections like these so that we can check for surface corrosion, leaks and other conditions that might require attention or repair.”

“In the majority of the towns, we will be starting inspections in mid-July, around the week of July 18,” Puliti said. It typically takes four to six weeks to complete these inspections in a town, conditions permitting.”

If a customer has an inside meter, someone over the age of 18 will need to give technicians access to the meter for a visual inspection, according to a press release from PSE&G, which said that meters that are located outside will also be inspected.

Although technicians will be on your property, customers do not need to be home for outside meter inspections.

•PSE&G also said the following about the inspection process:

•The inspection is free and will take about ten minutes.

•Customers do not need to make an appointment at this time.

•Unless a meter requires immediate repair, there will be no interruption to service.

•Service will not be turned off during this inspection due to billing status.

PSE&G said that customers should always ask for identification when a utility worker comes to the door. Employees carry a PSE&G photo identification badge, wear PSE&G logo apparel and drive PSE&G cars or trucks, the release said.

If a customer is concerned in any way, they should call PSE&G’s customer service line at 800-436-PSEG (7734) to verify the identity of an employee.

Parsippany Lab at Center of Largest Bribery Case Pleads Guilty

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Parsippany Lab at Center of Largest Bribery Case Pleads Guilty

PARSIPPANY — Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services LLC (BLS), the Parsippany, clinical lab at the center of a long-running and elaborate test referral scheme operated by its president and numerous associates, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today in federal court, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. The company was located at 181 New Road.

BLS pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler in Newark federal court to an information charging it with one count of conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Federal Travel Act and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Following the plea, BLS was sentenced by Judge Chesler. The company, which is no longer operational, must forfeit all of its assets.

The investigation has resulted in 40 guilty pleas – 26 of them from doctors – in connection with the bribery scheme, which its organizers have admitted involved millions of dollars in bribes and resulted in more than $100 million in payments to BLS from Medicare and various private insurance companies. It is believed to be the largest number of medical professionals ever prosecuted in a bribery case. The investigation has to date recovered more than $12 million through forfeiture.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Timothy Gallagher; inspectors of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Acting Inspector in Charge Cynthia Shoffner; the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; and IRS–Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jonathan D. Larsen, with the ongoing investigation.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph N. Minish, Danielle Alfonzo Walsman, and Jacob T. Elberg, Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Health Care and Government Fraud Unit in Newark, as well as Barbara Ward, Acting Chief of the office’s Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Unit.

U.S. Attorney Fishman reorganized the health care fraud practice at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office shortly after taking office, including creating a stand-alone Health Care and Government Fraud Unit to handle both criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud offenses. Since 2010, the office has recovered more than $1.29 billion in health care fraud and government fraud settlements, judgments, fines, restitution and forfeiture under the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and other statutes.

Ithaca College Students Named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

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Ithaca College Students Named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

PARSIPPANY — Ithaca-College congratulates Lauren Astor and Annemarie Lillis both former graduates of Parsippany Hills High School who were named to Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester.

Both girls graduated Parsippany Hills High School in 2015.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study.

Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students.

Two car accident on Littleton Road sends one driver to Morristown Medical Center

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Two car accident on Littleton Road sends one driver to Morristown Medical Center

PARSIPPANY — On Monday, June 27 at 3:20 p.m. Mr. Hassan Hallak, 30, Paterson was stopped in traffic with his blinker on, attempting to make a left hand turn from Littleton Road Southbound onto Fieldcrest Road and struck from the rear by a vehicle driven by Ms. Folashade Adebivi, 27, Newark.

Mr. Hassan Hallak was injured and unable to provide a statement, and was transported to Morristown Medical Center by Parsippany Emergency Medical Services.

Ms. Folashade Adebivi stated that she did not see Mr. Hallak’s vehicle had stopped.

A witness from Passaic County Sheriff’s K9 Patrol Unit was traveling North Bound on Littleton Road and recorded the collision. The witness said “I was able to view the collision, which showed Mr. Hassan Hallak’s vehicle stopped in the lane with his left hand turn signal engaged, and Ms. Adebivi’s vehicle strike his from the rear.

Police investigation found damage consistent with driver statements, witness statements, and roadway evidence, and that the collision occurred due to Ms. Adebivi’s inattention and following too closely.

The investigation was conducted by Patrolman James Seeger.  Ms. Adebivi was charged with careless driving.

Mr. Hallak was driving a 2006 Toyota Sienna, which was towed from the scene by Powdermill Towing and Ms. Adebivi was driving a 2001 Nissan Altima, which was also towed from the scene by Powdermill Towing.

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Ms. Adebivi was driving a 2001 Nissan Altima, which was towed from the scene by Powdermill Towing

PHHS graduate Teddy Comora to perform at Kafe Mozart

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PHHS graduate Teddy Comora to perform at Kafe Mozart

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School graduate Teddy Comora will be performing at Kafe Mozart on Thursday, July 14.

Teddy Comora will be performing in the dining room starting at 6:30 p.m. and reservations are suggested.

Teddy has spent his life as a Parsippany resident, graduating from Parsippany Hills High School in 2014. He comes from a musical family. His Grandmother, Betty Comora, of Sarasota, Florida is an accomplished Jazz vocalist, pianist and washboard player.

Teddy began taking formal piano lessons as the age of seven, studying classical music, until he entered middle school and discovered Jazz.

He began taking lessons in Jazz piano, studying under local piano great, Regan Ryzuk, and saxophone lessons with Parsippany’s own Sax Legend, Frank Elmo.

Grover Kemble
Grover Kemble

In middle school he met Grover Kemble, who would become a Jazz mentor and would feature Teddy in the 2012 Mount Tabor Christmas Show on piano with Regan Ryzuk and in a Saxophone duet with his idol, Mark Rivera, of the Billy Joel Band.

In 2013, Grover produced Teddy’s first album, “Ready Teddy” which featured Teddy’s Jazz piano skills, accompanied by several local jazz musicians. Over the years, Teddy has had the opportunity to sit in with a number of Jazz musicians, including Sax legend, Jerry Vivino, of the Conan Obrien’s Basic Cable Band. He’s also been featured on piano, accompanying renowned Jazz artist, Joshua Redman.

He is currently studying at Cornell University, where he majors in Economics and minors in Music. At Cornell he is a member of the Jazz Band as well as the keyboard player in an R&B band and a Blues band.

Kafe Mozart is located at 2900 Route 10, in the Powder Mill West Shopping Center. Reservations are suggested for this event and can be made by calling (973) 998-7788.

Kafe Mozart has a large selection of delicious menu items such as homemade soups, fresh salads, panini’s, sandwiches, burgers, savory crepes, sweet crepes, dinner entrees and well as a full service espresso bar. For more information, click here.

In addition, Anthony Duke Claus will be performing on Thursday, July 21 and well known Jazz musician, Grover Kemble, will be performing on Thursday, July 28.

 

Breaking news: Commercial Fire on Walsh Drive

Frank L. Cahill
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Breaking news: Commercial Fire on Walsh Drive

PARSIPPANY — At approximately 3:15 p.m. an active fire in the boiler room at 345 Walsh Drive was reported.

Sources at the scene indicate the boiler fire has been put out, but remains in the duct work of the building.

We were told Parsippany Fire Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are at the scene along with EMS 1, 2, 4, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Rockaway Neck Ambulance Squad as well as Parsippany Rescue and Recovery is at the scene.

Boonton Township RIC, Denville and Mountain Lakes were also called to the scene.

Parsippany Focus attempted to go to the area for pictures, but was unable to get close enough, since the entire area is blocked off.

According to a Google search the building is occupied by Earth Thebault. The building is an 84,100 square foot industrial building.

As details become available Parsippany Focus will update this article.
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