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🌱 Union City man admits $1.1M fraud targeting elderly North Jersey residents

Morning Union City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Union City man admits $1.1M fraud targeting elderly North Jersey residents
  • How a Union City graduate fought her way back to WrestleMania
  • Why were worshippers detained outside Union City churches on a Sunday?

Also on today's calendar: Brazilian Night At Dady Rabbit and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elderly victims betrayed in massive NJ investment scam (palivingnews.com) — A Union City man has admitted to running a years-long investment fraud that stole more than $1 million from elderly North Jersey residents, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities say he posed as a financial professional, diverted client money for personal use, and now faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for August 2026.
   

• New Jersey talent compete in WrestleMania 42 title matches (973espn.com) — A former Union City resident, wrestler April Mendez (AJ Lee), is returning to WrestleMania after 11 years to defend a major WWE title, drawing fresh attention to her local roots and journey from Memorial High School. Alongside another New Jersey star, Liv Morgan, she’ll compete on wrestling’s biggest stage this weekend, highlighting homegrown talent making it to the top of sports entertainment.
   

• Asylum or removal? NJ congressman and ICE differ on pastor's prospects (northjersey.com) — Union City churches are drawn into a high-profile immigration case after Rep. Rob Menendez says he met detainees picked up outside their local congregations. The story centers on an Elizabeth pastor freed from ICE detention in Newark, as officials dispute whether he faces removal or a continued asylum process and critics question detention conditions and religious access.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Carepoint Health posted a job opening for Central Supply Tech (Per Diem, Day shift) in Hoboken. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2885) in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weehawken

  • Weehawken police bust multi-state mail theft ring operating across NJ and PA (news12.com)
  • Gateway Tunnel project prepares to launch TBM excavation in New Jersey (undergroundinfrastructure.com)
  • Made in New Jersey: Dan Levy's New Comedy ‘Big Mistakes' Makes a Big Impact (thecitylife.org)

Hoboken

  • A Guide to Dog Parks in Hoboken (hobokengirl.com)
  • Largest Hoboken Memorial Parade Will Celebrate America's 250th Birthday: Mayor (patch.com)

Jersey City

  • Suspect Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot After SWAT Standoff In Lyndhurst: Prosecutors (patch.com)
  • Hearing On Jersey City Hospital Closure Is Canceled After Judge Gives Order (patch.com)

Ok Union City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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