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🌱 Patch AM: How a Bronx Medicaid fraud ring allegedly brought violence to Teaneck
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Bronx Medicaid fraud ring allegedly brought violence to Teaneck
Also on today's calendar: Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'War Room' Racketeering Ring Charged in $12 Million Medicaid Fraud, Violence Scheme (townhall.com subscription) — A violent January 2024 home invasion in Teaneck is tied to an alleged Bronx-based Medicaid fraud ring that prosecutors say fabricated millions in fake transportation claims. Federal authorities describe a scheme involving kickbacks, drugs, and GPS spoofing, with four men now facing racketeering and related charges. All defendants remain presumed innocent while the case proceeds in Manhattan federal court. 
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Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor), Bergenfield P
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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