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Real Estate Lawyer Gets 10 Years After Stealing $1M+ From Clients
Steven Salami, 49, was sentenced Friday and ordered to pay back the full amount of stolen funds, prosecutors said.

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Steven Salami, 49, was sentenced Friday and ordered to pay back the full amount of stolen funds, prosecutors said.

The men behind the scheme were charged with taking almost $296,000 from the business using stolen credit card information, prosecutors said.
The collision occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday at the intersection of Route 34 and Airport Boulevard, prosecutors said.
Manalapan Police reported seven incidents of fraud from Jan. 8 through Jan. 14.
Sonja Gregoire, 54, has brought beauty and trash together with her experiences in the film and waste industries.
Attendees will be able to enjoy contests, food, music and more at the event.
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The incident occurred early Monday morning on Baileys Corner Road and led to a chase on the Garden State Parkway, police said.
The crash occurred in early January on New Bedford Road near Wall Church Road, police said.
The Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation fundraiser comes 5 years after the Freehold Twp. woman's death at the hands of an ex-boyfriend.
The borough’s Participatory Budgeting Committee is seeking community input on a theme for this year’s project submissions.
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Christopher Cox, 35, was sentenced after he admitted to taking “upskirt” videos in stores and videos at clients' homes, prosecutors said.
Officials are seeking socks, underwear and undershirt donations for the drive. All donations will go toward local shelters and nonprofits.
The borough will host a public hearing on Tuesday where residents can learn more about the proposed project and ask questions.
Monmouth County students were invited to help name the county's newest piece of snow removal equipment, and this Freehold student won:
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Service crews have been notified and are currently working on the issue, borough officials said.