Radnor Institution In Danger of Closing

December 13, 2012, 3:11 am

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Radnor, PA --

A Better Chance is a program that allows children from disadvantaged areas to attend a high school that may give them a better chance at success.

The Radnor ABC house is on West Wayne Avenue in Wayne. The program has been in existence since 1972 in Radnor, but recently for a number of reasons financial and volunteer support has waned for the organization.

Check out Radnor A Better Chance's Web site.

Airing tonight, Thursday, on Radnor channel 21 will be an interview with Anna Davis, vice president of Radnor ABC, and Vanessa Ramlal and Eliezer Marte, current participants in the program. They will talk about the program itself and what is needed from the community to keep it alive and thriving.

The interview will appear on Radnor Patch and Radnor Patch's Youtube channel on Friday, Dec. 14.

Read an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the dire situation. Reported by Patch 6 days ago.

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Why It's Worth Saving Radnor's A Better Chance Program

December 14, 2012, 8:17 am

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Radnor, PA --

A Better Chance is a program that allows children from disadvantaged areas to attend a high school that may give them a better chance at success.

The Radnor ABC house is on West Wayne Avenue in Wayne. The program has been in existence since 1972 in Radnor, but recently for a number of reasons financial and volunteer support has waned for the organization.

Sam Strike sat down with Anna Davis, vice president of Radnor ABC, and Vanessa Ramlal and Eliezer Marte, current participants in the program, to talk about the program itself and what is needed from the community to keep it alive and thriving.

Watch the video in the photo box at right. Reported by Patch 5 days ago.

Perceptics UVIS Reduces Vehicle Screening Times at Inaugural Event

December 15, 2012, 12:39 am

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Mexico Government Chooses Perceptics UVIS to Secure the Venue and Protect Guests.

Mexico City, Mexico (PRWEB) December 15, 2012

Perceptics’ Under Vehicle Inspection Systems were chosen by the Mexico Government to secure the Inaugural Ceremonies of President Pena Nieto as Commander in Chief of Mexico’s Armed Forces. Inspection times of vehicles were dramatically cut down from 6 minutes per vehicle to less than one minute. The Mexican Secretariat of Defense ordered the deployment of the UVIS system to Camp Marte in Mexico City as part of new vehicle inspection protocols and to thoroughly screen incoming vehicles for hidden explosive devices. Security officials utilizing the automated under vehicle inspection systems for the first time, reported that they were able to perform detailed vehicle inspections and keep the incoming traffic moving.

The Estado Mayor Presidencial along with the Mexico City police and Federal police and Army were responsible for security operations for the high profile event, which drew foreign dignitaries such as Vice-President Joe Bidden and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.

“Our under vehicle inspection systems have set a consistent precedent throughout the world for being able to image the undercarriage of a vehicle in seconds and expediting inspection processes,” said Jesus Solis, Director of Business Development Mexico for Perceptics. “The last thing you want to do is create traffic delays for global dignitaries and guests and compromise security protocols,” Solis continued.

About Perceptics:
For over 30-years, Perceptics License Plate Recognition Systems have been accurately reading plates and state identification on all plate types, any time, day or night. Their LPR and Under Vehicle Inspection systems have been deployed in thousands of lanes worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Reported by PRWeb 4 days ago.

Rx for Mets: More Cowgill

December 18, 2012, 9:42 pm

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The Mets need to trade up in many ways ,and yesterday they addressed their lack of major league outfielders by acquiring Collin Cowgill from the Athletics for Double-A infielder Jefry Marte. Cowgill provides a desperately needed right-handed bat in the outfield and will be a lock to make the team... Reported by NY Post 50 minutes ago.

'Nutcracker' review: Oakland Ballet charms

December 23, 2012, 6:26 pm

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'Nutcracker' review: Oakland Ballet charms
Right from the start, with a mischief-filled pantomime scene that ends in a snowball fight before the Tchaikovsky Overture is through, artistic director Graham Lustig's staging of the holiday staple at the Paramount Theatre projects a playful but determined will to succeed. Demure, quietly magnetic and budding with romantic urges, Stephanie Salts' Marie is the glowing center of attention in the "Nutcracker's" mobile party scene. Even as her cantankerous brother Fritz (a tightly wired Cole Companion) rockets around the busy room wreaking havoc, Marie and several of the other girls train their attention on Marie's older cousin Vera (Chantelle Pianetta) and her Cadet beau (Bobby Briscoe). The Nutcracker Prince becomes a flesh-and-blood, make-believe man (the charming, innocently gallant Cameron Findley) with a quick sweep of Drosselmeyer's cape (the spry, imposingly tall Damon Mahoney plays the magically inclined uncle). Designer Zack Brown supplies a giant wilting cake and outsize fractured tea cup as bunkers for the warring parties. The Rat King (Marte Madera) stabs himself in the toe with his own weapon before meeting his end when brave Marie does him in with a giant table knife. The snow scene is at once fanciful, full of floating Snowmaidens and bulbous Snowball costumes, and tangible, with the slender, bending birch trees that materialize in the backdrop. Reported by SFGate 3 days ago.

Cranston East First Quarter Honor Roll

January 3, 2013, 7:11 am

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*Seniors Highest Honors: *Bing Chen, Darcy Davis, Yousef El-Laham, and Davy Huang.

*High Honors:* Decoda Arlia, Ethan Babola, Emily Bitton, Emily Carter, Maxwell Cavas, Samuel Cavas, Jimmy Chen, Annie Clarkin, Becklin Davis, Giulia Davis, Megan Duchesne, Carissa Groccia, Michelle Hindle, Janet Huang, Helen Ianni, Emily Kong, Bianca Kun, Kayla Lei, Caroline Lema, Heidi Liebrich, Elizabeth Limiadi, Gazmine Mason, Hannah Meharg, Carl Nordstrom, Tyler Notarianni, Adriana Pagano, Karen Pizarro, Betty Quinonez, Sovia Sinn, Sandara Tann, and Amanda Way.

*Honors:* Jackelyn Aldana, Mouayd Alkabouni, Markirys Aracena, Lindsey Baer, Olivia Barbero, Andrew Baylouny, Hanna Bedrosian, Gabriel Bielawski, Caitlyn Blankenship, Amanda Brophy, Spencer Brown, Sonny Bui, Hannah Burgoyne, Mary Burkhardt, Taylor Burns, Trevor Capaldi, Franklin Ceballos, Shu Chen, Kenary Chik, Austin Cimarelli, Denise Coste, Vanessa Cozzo, Antonio David-Reyes, Alondra De La Cruz, Cyril Eluwa, Roxaneth Espinosa, Kaitlyn Farmanian, Michael Farrales, Nicole Feliz Paulino, Kassandra Ferland, Courtney Fino, Dillan Foss, Mina Gabra, Jonathan Gaye, Felicia Grass, Mark Hathaway, Justin Hem, Gabriel Hernandez, Angelica Hincapie Cortes, Nicholas Hitchens-Spellman, Paola Jimenez Matos, Carla Justiniano, Julie Khun, Kevin Lau, Meghan Lockett, Zachery Loeum, 

Jeffrey Lonergan, Michael Macchioni, Chelsea Maldonado, Sopaekkhrisna Man, Christopher Maples-Campbell, Justin Marsella, Matthew Marshall, Cassidy Marsich, Camila Marte, Cassandra Matos, Tabitha Medeiros, Kaisy Mesa Manon, Allison Miller, Melvin Morales, Sean Moran, Thomas Mulholland, Michael Murphy, Kyle Niederberger, Yana Nikitskaya, Santiago Nino, Christopher O'Connor, Terence Paquette, Tyler Phillips, Johny PhonePhanh, Jasmin Pineda, John Rainone, Michael Ruggiero, Sabrina Sanchez, Scarlet Santos, Gloria Santos-Ramos, Bennett Schiff, Gianna Silvestri, Tyler Skymba, Adrian Solis, Andrea A.P. for Academic Affairs Joseph Potemri Guidance Counselors Gail Carbone Thomas Centore Jim Creamer Rick Gebhart Jodi Murphy Nancy Riley Lisa Ventetuolo Swallow, Terry Thompson, Bianca Vazquez, Hansel Ventura, Josmar Ventura, Imari Vinalon, Michaela Vispo, Ashley Zarra, and Aram Zobian.

*Juniors Highest Honors:* Emely Anico, Madison Borrelli, Jinling Chen, Brayan Dajer, Mitchell Golde, Lauren Granata, Anamaria Medina, Emma Meharg, and Andrew Phung.

*High Honors:* Emily Bullard, Alexas Cabral, WenWen Chen, Alexander Corvese, Mackenzie Deak, Anthony DeAngelis, Ian DiTommaso, Joseannaly Espanol-Hiciano, Deandra Fugere, Sok Kim Hout, Alexis Howard, Tiffany Lao, Julia Lawson, Alexis McCarten, Christopher McCormick, Rachel Moore, Catherine Morris, Kevin Patel, Viti Phann, Jacob Rich, Travis Rich, Amanda Smith, Ivy Swinski, Fong Thuck, Renz- Vastin Vargas, and Lauren Yanku.

*Honors: *Jake Agresti, Samantha Alfonso, Steven Alvarez, Maria Ardaya, Jameel Arrundell, Aaron Austin, Jazmine Barron, Kiara Beaver, Chloe Belanger, Anthony Bevilacqua, Jenelle Bodden, Connor Botts, Marleny Brito, Kyle Burd, Duncan Burns, Monica Cabral, Melissa Campos, Jared Capirchio, Kayleigh Carney, Daniel Cornelio, Christian Correia, Clifford Cosek, Joseph Coste, Dedra Cote, Raven Coulter, Nicholas Croft, David Custodio, Frances Deju Calixto, Hope Dennis, Brian Deware, Mary Duhon, Natalie Duran, Chavely Fana, Rebecca Fantasia-Sivo, Lisa Fasano, Marcos Figueroa, Brendan Furney, Monika Garcia, Shayne Gaudreau, Aya Ghanam-Hussam, Evelyn Gonzalez, Alexander Grover, Elizabeth Guerrero, Tyler Heald, George Henin, Ericka Hernandez, Barbara Hill, Haley Howard, Tiara Hughes, Romina Hurtado, Matthew Huy, Kenneth Irizarry, Eric Jesus, Somalin Kim, Tammy Kirwin, Randy Klekot-Jenkins, Allison Kuhn, Tiffany Le, Angel Lizarda, Thomas Logan, Jaylyn Lomba, Reina Lopez, Paul Martel, Storm Martinous, Jennifer Medrano, Angel Melgar-Arevalo, Amanda Mellor, Nicholas Mendez, Arianna Mickelson, Katherine Miller, Cassidy Mills, Jasmine Montanez, Gabriella Muinde, Christina Nhep, Javier Nieves, Sarah Nolan, Madelin Olivo, Christiana Otele, Stephanie Pacheco, Amy Penta, Adolfo Peralta, Thary Phann, Shakira Pineiro, Gabriel Plaza, Robert Polion, Jose Ramirez, Clare Ramirez-Raftree, Allison Roca, Jack Rocchio, Michael Rodriguez, Perla Roman, Gianna Rotella, Carley Rotenberg, Shayne Roy, Jimmy Saab, Isaiah Sanchez, Elisa Sanlatte, Francoise Santana Diaz, Larisa Santos, Roger Santos, Youssef Sharoubim, Alexander Silva, Rojeen Sindi, Nicholas Solsberg, Austin Stadelbauer, Oksana Stetsyuk, Olivia Tagliaferri, Jose Terrazas, Shemaiah Thompson, Marc Torres, Jerilee Trinidad, Rafael Troche, Michael Vannini, Radhilka Ventura, Coral Verduguez, Destiny Viveiros, Kevin Ward, and Sabrina Zapata.

*Sophomores Highest Honors: *Deja Britto, Ellen Macaruso, Chanda Uy, and Yue Zang.

*High Honors: *Christina Arlia, Maxwell Bloom, Gabriella Calvino, Gabrielle Dayacap, Natalie Dechoudens, Stephanie Donnelly, Kathrine Dove, Vanja Frazier, Leah Golde, Shastery Gonzalez, Tavell Johnson, Samantha Lang, Luke Maguire, Joshua Miller, Sara Olson, Amir Pettiway, Molly Phillips, Krystal Polanco, Pedro Polanco, Jacob Rojek, Briana Stewart, Jaime Struminsky, and John Zambarano.

*Honors:* Katherine Aschman, Hannah Atma, Enola Azor, Desserae Babalato, Mariah Baguyot, Logan Barnes, Madora Bertrand, Laurenz Blickwedel, Mollie Bourne, Alexandra Bowden, Justice Brown-Duso, Marissa Cabral, Carlos Canelo-Gonzalez, Supriya Chaudhary, Emily Chen, William Coreas, Harold Corniel, Alexus Cruz, Arlette Deju Calixto, Miranda Donley, Kristen Dove, Christina Dugas, Winny Duran, Emily Ellinwood, Cheryl Eluwa, Ian Essex, Joseph Essig, Sophie Mariel Fabie, Ana Figueroa-Montufar, Salma Flores, Emely Granados, Eric Halvarson, Marnetta Hassan, Fiona Hession, Nghi Ho, Hayleigh Kelley, Lakeana Khiev, Priscilla Khun, Denroy Klugey, Tri-Hung Le, Isabella Leclair, Armand Lucchetti, Elijah Lugo, Christopher Lussier, Henry MacLeod, Analise Madriaga, Jonathan Maisoh, Kaitlin Matos, David McCormick, Edward McKeon, Mariana Medina, Monique Messa, Shannon Mooney, Jean Carlos Nolasco, Alexander O'Neill, Nina Ong, Marco Antonio Orellana, Jocelynn Palmer, Ashley Palrao, Dylan Porto, Tarajya Ramos, Julianna Roberti, Amanda Rosa, Sean Rush, Nexcy Santana, Rebecca Sao, Michaela Sheehan, Natalie Smith, Saksuth Suos, Michele Tallo, Jessy Taveras, Taylor Theroux, Ka Ki Tse, Leah Vachon, Elizabeth Vargas Minette, Richard Vargas, Carlos Velasquez, Laura Ventura Pena, Kayla Wedell, Peter Xiong, Rathanack Yi, and Nicholas Zarrella.

*Freshmen Highest Honors: *Qi Wen Chen, Ethan Gomez, Hui Ying Huang, Zanabou Njie, Emily Ou, and Thea Kathleen Vargas.

*High Honors:* Miriam Bielawski, Ainsley Campbell, Kevin Chen, Saiya Chik, Hecmar Delgado, Carla Dominguez, Zachary Eannarino, Donna El-Laham, Patrick Finucane, Cynthia Gatua, Darol Groeneveldt, Cody Kong, Kevin Li, Victoria Marion, Aliyah Myles, Isabel Nagy, Emily Nunez, Stephanie Nunez, Jonathan Penta, Abigail Perez, Alana Perez, Nathalie Rivera, Yojanan Santes, Talia Santopadre, Alexandra Santos, Sayira Silverio, William Sumrall, Cheyenne Tillison, Hanna van Belle, Jessica Wong, and Vivien Yau.

*Honors*: Danielle Abatiello, Ibrahim Abdus Salaam, Shoshana Adler, Adam Almeida, Brian Alvarado, Alexis Alves, Jaime Amaral, Gianni Andreoli, Ashley Arraial, Alexander Barnes, Brittney Bellotti, Anna Bermudez, Kleide Bien-Aime, Noelle Bisignano, Paloma Borgia, George Bratini, Caitlin Brindak, Shanice Brown, Emily Butterfield, Angel Cajigas-Arbelo, Brittany Caldarone, Bruce Campinha, Bryanna Cardona, Benjamin Carreiro, Vanessa Carreon Vargas, Abigail Chevez, Daisy Chey, Jeanette Chin, Genna Companatico, Sophia Cozzo, Adrian Cruz, Justin Cruz, Richard D'Alfonso, Ronald DeBartolo, Leslie DeFran, Raysmari Diaz, Xing Qing Dong, Kevin Donnelly, Lindsey Doster, Keenan Dunleavy, Chantal Duran, Tracy Edwards, Kerrin Field, Brennan Gannon, Yasmin Gonzalez, Benjamin Grenier, Stephanie Groccia, Lorraine Guerra, Bianca Harrington, Hunter Hellested, Rashard Hinds, James Holgate, Amanda Holmes, Kim Hab Hout, Andy Huang, Kelvin Jimenez, Gabrielle Johnson, Kysha Johnson, Sophia Jordan, Emma Jutras, Steven Khiev, Jada Kun, Sorida Lac, Briana LaCroix, Christa LaFontaine, Regan Landolfi, Tyler Lavornia, Austin Link, Jarod Linne, Patrick Loch, Kimberly Lopes, Sarah Lowell, Mikayla Lury, Abby MacLeod, Bianca Martinez, Gabrielle Martinez, Keith McAteer, Jawavia Mena, Chrisdione Mendez, Ricardo Mercado, Camila Molina, Melissa Moniz, Alani Munoz, Alexandria Muth, Joshua Nelson, Marissa Nelson, Aidan Nolan, Ambar Olivares, Julitza Ovalle, Tiago Pacheco, Johnielly Pagan, Wyomy Pena, Melanie Peralta, Thalis Perez, Saw Paka Phothisen, Matthew Pion, Joseph Prata, Sivani Prout, Emma Rabiner, Ryan Raposo, Kareliz Recarey, Jessica Robison, Hope Russell, Vincent Saing, Soreyane San, Vladimir Santana, Jessica Santurri, Kenneth Sattra, Alec Smith, Alexander Sparks, Brian St. Lawrence, Hope Strike, Sebastian Terrazas, Sebastian Trabucco, Devon Vallante, Moises Velasquez, Katherine Vicente, Sdok Viey, Shanea Volino, Rolando Walmsley, Patrick Wynn, and Kaylynn Zambarano Reported by Patch 1 week ago.

Enfield Police Blotter: Jan. 2-3

January 4, 2013, 4:09 pm

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Patch Enfield, CT --

The following public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Jan. 4, 2013. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions. It is not the policy of Enfield Patch to omit any misdemeanors or felonies from this log.

*Jan. 2*

Dominick A. Torres, 19, of 262 Pearl St., Enfield, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of drugs near a school/daycare, possession of a controlled substance/marijuana, possession/use of drug paraphernalia, 1st-degree forgery and failure to respond to a payable violation, in connection with a narcotics violation on Pearl St. and on a 2012 warrant, 6:37 a.m.

Victor E. Smith, 29, of 56 Fairview Ave., Enfield, was charged with possession of narcotics and possession/use of drug paraphernalia, in connection with a narcotics violation at Eppendorf on Freshwater Blvd., 10:22 a.m.

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Courtney L. Mastalisz, 31, of 1 Pebblestone Cir., Suffield, was charged with 2nd-degree forgery and obtaining a controlled drug via forged prescription, in connection with a fraud call at Costco on Freshwater Blvd., 10:20 a.m.

Lucesita Marte, 41, of 52 Allen St., Windsor, was charged with 1st-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit 1st-degree larceny and false statement-eligibility requirements, on a 2012 warrant, 1:02 p.m.

Maranjelly Viera, 20, of 52 Allen St., Windsor, was charged with 1st-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit 1st-degree larceny and false statement-eligibility requirements, on a 2012 warrant, 1:02 p.m.

*Jan. 3*

Jennifer L. Bonaparte (White), 36, of 27 Burton St., Hartford, was charged with 2nd-degree forgery, 5th-degree larceny and 6th-degree larceny, on 2011 and 2012 warrants, 10:20 a.m.

Gary S. Nester, 51, of 25 Brainard Rd., Enfield, was charged with operating under the influence, in connection with a DUI call on Enfield St. and Sword Ave., 9:37 p.m. Reported by Patch 6 days ago.

New World Receives Second Cash Installment from Lipena Partner, MARTE

January 7, 2013, 6:33 am

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*VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 7, 2013) -* New World Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NW)(FRANKFURT:NWU) ("New World" or the "Company") announces that pursuant to an amended option agreement (reported October 11, 2012) the Company has received the second cash installment of US$250,000 from Empresa Minera Marte S.R.L ("MARTE") whereby MARTE has earned 17.4% interest in the Lipeña copper-gold project in Southern Bolivia. Reported by marketwire 4 days ago.

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Police Seize Nearly 2lbs of Heroin, Cash, BMW, TVs in Bust

January 10, 2013, 4:33 am

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Patch Cranston, RI --

Cranston Police arrested two men and seized nearly two pounds of heroin after a routine traffic stop off Farmington Avenue last week.

The street value of the heroin was about $110,000.

According to police, Luis Marte, 34, of 151 Farmington Ave.; and Luis Fernandez, 26, of 70 Perkins Ave., were pulled over after police saw them driving a 2006 black BMW on Princess Avenue "committing traffic violations while displaying a suspended license."

The officers on patrol were Daniel Dempsey and Austin Smith. Smith, a rookie just three weeks out of the academy, was being shown the ropes by Dempsey when they saw the BMW.

The suspects reportedly tried to flee police when Dempsy tried to stop them and they followed the BMW into the parking lot of Farmington Terrace Apartments, where Marte lives.

"The officers converged on the vehicle and would quickly discover that the reason the operator tried to flee, was because he and his passenger were in possession of a very large quantity of narcotics and cash," said Cranston Police Chief Col. Marco Palombo Jr.

In the parking lot, the suspects at first pretended to ignore the presence of police but "after they were given verbal commands to show their hands, the operator tried ot reach back into the vehicle, which heightened the officers' suspicions," Palombo said.

The passenger got out. He was holding a large brown bag against his stomach. He was ordered to drop it. Once the two suspects were in custody, police looked in the bag and found several large plastic sandwich bags filled with heroin.

Along with the drugs, police found $3,200 cash. The heroin was separated into four large bags, each containing about 100 to 200 grams of heroin with a combined weight of 696.4 grams — about a pound-and-a-half.

The large amount of drugs prompted the involvement of the Cranston Police Special Investigations Unit. They obtained a court warrant to search Marte and Fernandez's apartments. 

At Ferndandez's apartment, police seized a 12 gauge shotgun. At Marte's apartment, they found another 116 grams of heroin, bringing the total amount of drugs seized to 812 grams — just under two pounds. 

Police also seized scales, 55,000 individual baggies, the BMW, two Samsung smart TVs and a Mac computer, "all of which are subject to forfeiture as suspected proceeds of illegal drug trafficking activities."

Both men were charged with the manufacturing or possession with the intent to deliver heroin, 1 OZ to 1 KG and Fernandez, who was driving the suspect vehicle, was charged with an additional count of attempting to elude a police officer. Both men were arraigned and ordered held without bail at the Adult Correctional facility where they are awaiting trial.  Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.

Cranston Police Seize Nearly 2lbs of Heroin, Cash, BMW, TVs in Bust

January 11, 2013, 4:27 am

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Patch Johnston, IA --


Cranston Police arrested two men and seized nearly two pounds of heroin after a routine traffic stop off Farmington Avenue last week.

The street value of the heroin was about $110,000.

According to police, Luis Marte, 34, of 151 Farmington Ave.; and Luis Fernandez, 26, of 70 Perkins Ave., were pulled over after police saw them driving a 2006 black BMW on Princess Avenue "committing traffic violations while displaying a suspended license."

The officers on patrol were Daniel Dempsey and Austin Smith. Smith, a rookie just three weeks out of the academy, was being shown the ropes by Dempsey when they saw the BMW.

The suspects reportedly tried to flee police when Dempsy tried to stop them and they followed the BMW into the parking lot of Farmington Terrace Apartments, where Marte lives.

"The officers converged on the vehicle and would quickly discover that the reason the operator tried to flee, was because he and his passenger were in possession of a very large quantity of narcotics and cash," said Cranston Police Chief Col. Marco Palombo Jr.

In the parking lot, the suspects at first pretended to ignore the presence of police but "after they were given verbal commands to show their hands, the operator tried ot reach back into the vehicle, which heightened the officers' suspicions," Palombo said.

The passenger got out. He was holding a large brown bag against his stomach. He was ordered to drop it. Once the two suspects were in custody, police looked in the bag and found several large plastic sandwich bags filled with heroin.

Along with the drugs, police found $3,200 cash. The heroin was separated into four large bags, each containing about 100 to 200 grams of heroin with a combined weight of 696.4 grams — about a pound-and-a-half.

The large amount of drugs prompted the involvement of the Cranston Police Special Investigations Unit. They obtained a court warrant to search Marte and Fernandez's apartments. 

At Ferndandez's apartment, police seized a 12 gauge shotgun. At Marte's apartment, they found another 116 grams of heroin, bringing the total amount of drugs seized to 812 grams — just under two pounds. 

Police also seized scales, 55,000 individual baggies, the BMW, two Samsung smart TVs and a Mac computer, "all of which are subject to forfeiture as suspected proceeds of illegal drug trafficking activities."

Both men were charged with the manufacturing or possession with the intent to deliver heroin, 1 OZ to 1 KG and Fernandez, who was driving the suspect vehicle, was charged with an additional count of attempting to elude a police officer. Both men were arraigned and ordered held without bail at the Adult Correctional facility where they are awaiting trial.  Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.

NAPW Westchester County, NY Chapter Wrapped Up a Year of Success with Holiday Mixer that Highlighted Local Businesses

January 15, 2013, 12:04 am

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National Association of Professional Women Westchester County, NY Chapter hosted a holiday event in December in celebration of a successful year. Local businesses’ products and services were featured in a gift exchange.

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) January 15, 2013

Members and guests of the NAPW Westchester County, NY Local Chapter gathered on December 20th for a professional networking meeting and holiday mixer at Caffé Azzurri. The event celebrated the conclusion of a successful year for the Chapter. It was sponsored by six companies who introduced their products and services to the group of professional women. Each business also contributed a corporate gift to the Holiday Grab Bag Gift Exchange.

Caffé Azzurri once again proved to be the perfect venue for a Westchester County Local Chapter meeting. Festive decorations and delicious food added to the celebratory feeling at the holiday mixer. NAPW Westchester County Chapter President Sara O. Speicher welcomed members, guests, and sponsors by wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity.

“Although this has been a year of ups and downs, we should remain focused on the positive things that have happened and keep our spirits, hopes, and goals high in the upcoming year,” said the Chapter President.

Sara spoke about how this year has been an exciting time for the Chapter. Since its summer launch, when Sara took on the position of President and Crystal M. Cutler became Vice President, the Chapter hosted its first guest speakers; supported an Alzheimer’s Association Walk; and donated to My Sister’s Place.

“And the Westchester County Local Chapter is continuing to grow,” Sara said. “We’re increasing our membership, which in turn, allows us to increase the networking and business opportunities we can offer our members and sponsors.”

The Chapter President also thanked Crystal Cutler, the Chapter Vice President for all of her help, ideas, and hard work in getting the Chapter up, running, and growing.

“I am so grateful for Crystal’s knowledge and experience when it comes to Chapters and Boards. She has proved to be invaluable to the success of the Chapter,” said Sara.

Six local business sponsors introduced their products, services, and gifts to the attendees for the Holiday Grab Bag Gift Exchange, and a drawing was held. One lucky attendee’s name was drawn to win each sponsored gift.

Marte Multimedia sponsored the NAPW Westchester County Local Chapter holiday mixer, courtesy of Sandra Magana and Brendon Hope, Marketing Managers. Their sponsored gift included two, 1,000-count professionally designed business cards.

Marte Multimedia is a dynamic, family-owned marketing firm based in New York City that provides promotional solutions and cultivates iconic corporate images for clients all across the United States. The company’s expert services include branding, vehicle wraps, print, webinars, and project management. For information, contact sandram (at) martemultimedia (dot) com or brendonh (at) martemultimedia (dot) com.

Nirvana Spa, courtesy of Tamara Krivo also sponsored the event with a Nirvana Spa gift certificate.

Nirvana Spa in Scarsdale is a special place with a rare blend of luxury and necessity that reinforce health and beauty. The skilled and creative staff offers the latest technology in spa treatments, facials, body treatments, massage, organic wax, laser hair removal, endermelogic makeup, photo light rejuvenation, and more. Visit nirvanascarsdale.com for more information.
Nadiya Hmelivska Jewelry, courtesy of Nadiya Hmelivska Goodman, sponsored a hand-made necklace of quartz, amethyst, garnet, crystals, glass beads, and silver plated findings.

Artist Nadiya Hmelivska Goodman’s handcrafted jewelry can be purchased at Hiden Gallery, Booth# 54, 47 John Street, Stamford CT, 06902 or see more of her work at facebook.com/NadiyaHmelivskaJewelry.

CustoMary Creations, courtesy of NAPW Westchester Local Chapter member Mary F. Palmer, Owner, sponsored a box of assorted handmade cards.

Mary Palmer has over eleven years experience in the fashion design industry, which she leverages when designing cards and stationery for her CustoMary Creations stationery business. Visit customarycreations.com for more information.

Options for Wellness, courtesy of Westchester County Local Chapter member Thelma Jones, MD, sponsored a bottle of Dietary Supplements.

Dr. Thelma Jones is an Integrative MD; board certified in internal medicine and hematology with 35 years experience in western medicine and oncology specializing in chronic physical and emotional conditions. Visit her Options for Wellness website at optionsforwellness.net.
Sheri Gregory, Inc., courtesy of Westchester County Local Chapter member Sheri Gregory, President, sponsored a “Table-It” purse holder charm.

Sheri Gregory, Inc. specializes in new product development and gift-with-purchase (primarily geared to the cosmetic and fragrance and HBA industries). She is currently launching a product she patented, Puffalicious Poufs Body Wash System. Visit puffaliciouspoufs.com for more information.

At the conclusion of the holiday mixer, Sara invited members to stay up-to-date on Chapter news by checking out the Westchester County Local Chapter Page on napw.com, the Westchester County Chapter Facebook Page, and their NAPW Inboxes for updates and meeting announcements featuring guest presenters and events.

“Plan now to support the Westchester Local County Chapter in 2013; mark your calendars, attend meetings, patronize the businesses of our fellow Chapter members and sponsors,” Sara told the crowd. “Suggestions, volunteers, and sponsors are always welcomed; please contact me or Crystal directly to help make our Chapter great!”

Attendees at the December Westchester County Chapter meeting were:
Althea Kay, CNN; Brandon Hope, Marte Multimedia (sponsor); Cappy Devlin, Cappy’s Travel; Cheryl A. Croce, Party Rescuer; Crystal M. Cutler, Legal Shield; Debora Coleman Johnson, CCOJ/CCLC ; Deborah Chmielink, Charles Rutenberg Realty; Janet Rodriguez, Mary Kay; Lynn Buckmeyer, UBS Investment Bank; Mary F. Palmer, CustoMary Creations® LLC (sponsor); Nadiya Goodman, Nadiya Hmelivska Jewelry (sponsor); Olga Rivera, O’s Touch; Sandra Magana, Marte Multimedia (sponsor); Sara O. Speicher, VBM Pro; Sher Gregory, Sheri Gregory, Inc. (sponsor); Victoria DePaolo, Charles Schwab; Tamara Krivo, Nirvana Spa (sponsor); and Thelma Jones, Options for Wellness (sponsor).

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Westchester County, NY Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Area Students Make Deans, Presidents Lists

January 23, 2013, 1:29 pm

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The following students made the Dean's/President's List for the fall semester:

*SUNY Oswego*

Winifred M. Decker, Hampton Bays

*Emory & Henry College*

Anna Blydenburgh, Hampton Bays

*University of Delaware*

Remy Kneski, Westhampton

*SUNYIT*

Matthew Derasmo, Hampton Bays

*Quinnipiac University*

Nicole Marte, Hampton Bays

*Penn State University*

Aaron Donato

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Bucs' Marte, Johnson shine in Dominican finals

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Starling Marte was named the playoff MVP after leading Escogido to the Dominican Winter League title, while fellow Pirate Kris Johnson was the ace of the team's staff in the playoffs. Reported by MLB.com 1 week ago.

Marte, McCutchen stand out in solid outfield

January 25, 2013, 7:47 am

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Fresh off a fantastic Dominican Winter League season that only enhanced his reputation, Starling Marte is ready to take his permanent place in an outfield that has to be one of the Pirates' strengths thanks to the presence of Gold Glover Andrew McCutchen. Reported by MLB.com 6 days ago.

Karen Dalton-Beninato: 7 Days of Super Bowl: Media Tips From a Local

January 25, 2013, 4:12 pm

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Welcome to New Orleans, 5,000 reporters, bloggers, Instagrammers, Pinteresters, Facebookers and Tweeters here to cover Super Bowl 47. Our streetcar lines are expanded, convention center renovated and rooms are entirely booked. Assuming you get here Monday, here are some tips for a week's worth of NOLA:


*Monday*: Check-in

Four new hotels you'd be lucky to book are the W French Quarter, Hotel Mazarin, Hyatt Regency and The Saint. Hopefully your news outlet booked early so you don't end up out on Airline Drive with fallen televangelists. With room secured, take in the Big Easy along with thousands of Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers fans. Mayor Mitch Landrieu has vowed that every orange construction cone will be off the street by Monday, pointing out that the state of New Orleans is notable "for a city that seven years ago was 15 feet under water." Super Bowl-related renovations are everywhere, including boosted phone signals according to the larger carriers. Towers have been added so you won't need a microcell booster to Tweet #sb47 from within the Mercedes Benz Superdome

Over at CBS Super Bowl Park at Jackson Square, formerly known as Jackson Square, CBS has signage in place for visiting hosts of The Talk, The Late Show and the Late Late Show. WDSU reports that the NFL's Clean Zone sign restrictions are limited to the Mercedes Benz Superdome area and no longer affect the French Quarter and Central Business District.


*Tuesday*: Media Day
It's Media Day, as indicated by the 47-foot po-boy in the Media Center. If you're Perez Hilton, and someone has to be, the city will be riddled with celebrity sightings. In the Hollywood of the South it's hard not to make a loop without seeing stars. We've run into the Jolie - Pitt family noshing at Verti Marte and I don't know what a sandwich photo is worth, but with all the photographers huddled outside the deli there's clearly a market for it.
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Wednesday: Free Day

Speaking of sandwiches, Adam Richman has been in town all week shooting a Tailgate Takeover to air Wednesday on the Travel Channel. Adam's another regular likely to have a French Quarter pied-à-terre sooner or later. Once here, celebrities tend to flee when an influx arrives. As Midwestern transplant Tennessee Williams was known to complain: "Too many goddamn tourists." To see tourists up close, this is as good a day as any to check out Bourbon Street. Bringing a full-body sized container of hand sanitizer couldn't hurt. If, despite your best efforts, if you find yourself with a party rash stop by the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. They don't sell ointments but it will give them a good laugh.

For a mental cleanse, buy some heavy reading at Faulkner House Books and take it for a spin in one of Tennessee's favorite haunts, Hotel Monteleone's Carousel Bar. Visit Congo Square then walk cross the street for photos of legendary recording engineer Cosimo Matassa in his former studio, now a laundromat. Another way to pay homage is to tip the hell out of New Orleans musicians including the Paulin Brothers (pictured above). Visit Palm Court where the 101 year old Lionel Ferbos still gigs on occasion. The philanthropically inclined can check out the Musicians Village, former home of the late, great Bob French. You could be lucky enough to run into Musicians Village resident Smokey Johnson, godfather of the second line beat, holding court. And back to sports, the NFL Experience kicks off at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.


*The Home Stretch:* Some of the following events are invitation only with media registration still being accepted. Others, like the riverfront concert series, are free.

*Thursday*: The Big Easy Super Lounge with Willie Roaf at the US Mint; Woldenberg Park concert series kickoff; Madden Bowl with Lil Wayne at Bud Light Hotel; Micah McKee and Little Maker CD Release at the Blue Nile.

*Friday*: Super Bowl Breakfast at The Hyatt Regency honoring Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys; Drew Brees Hurricane Sandy benefit at the House of Blues with Nelly and Swizz Beatz; VH1 Best Super Bowl Party Ever featuring Train at the Sugar Mill.


*Saturday*: Lil Wayne at GQ Party The Elms Mansion; Stevie Wonder at the Budweiser Hotel bash; Miss America Mallory Hagan at Taste of the NFL benefit for national food banks at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.


*Super Bowl Sunday:*
You made it.


(Cross-Posted at the author's site, KarenDaltonBeninato.com. Photos by Jeff Beninato) Reported by Huffington Post 5 days ago.

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Quick-thinking cop saves convulsing B'klyn man

February 6, 2013, 2:15 pm

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A quick-thinking cop saved the life of a man in downtown Brooklyn, authorities said. A distraught woman approached Officer Kenia Marte about 1:35 p.m. Jan. 22 while she was driving her sergeant on Schermerhorn and Nevins Street, cops said at a 76th precinct community council meeting yesterday. When... Reported by NY Post 2 days ago.

State Cracks Down on Driver's License Fraud

February 12, 2013, 2:07 pm

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Nearly 700 New Jersey residents could face criminal charges for obtaining New Jersey driver’s licenses using false identities, state officials announced Tuesday.

Officials are touting the new high-tech facial recognition software, dubbed “Operation Facial Scrub,” to enforce the crackdown, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez said.

The effort has resulted in more than 1,800 license suspensions thus far, officials said.

More than 600 potential criminal cases have been referred to the attorney general’s office since the program began in December 2011. Of those cases, Chiesa announced the first wave of 38 criminal prosecutions today – including a Morristown resident, an Englewood resident and a Newark resident - and said more than 669 potential criminal cases have been referred to the attorney general’s office.

The software is designed to study the MVC’s 19-million photo record database to identify any duplicative photo records that may indicate administrative errors or customer fraud.

Last year, MVC security staff began to analyze the results after more than 600,000 matches were reviewed.

“A driver’s license is a powerful document that enables the holder to open financial accounts, obtain and drive motor vehicles, and board airplanes,” Chiesa said. “We know the 9/11 terrorists had fraudulent licenses from other states. By detecting individuals who have false licenses, law enforcement can potentially uncover other types of crime that these individuals may be involved in, including identity theft, financial fraud and even terrorism.” 

“Those of us in business and government who regularly handle sensitive information always talk about weeding out fraud and abuse,” Martinez said. “This security tool really provides us with that extra edge to thoroughly comb through our records and identify everything from simple record errors to more egregious acts of fraud.” 

“Our first 38 criminal prosecutions in Operation Facial Scrub include truck and bus drivers who have no business being on our roadways and registered sex offenders who tried to hide their criminal pasts,” said Director Stephen J. Taylor of the Division of Criminal Justice.  “We will continue to work with the Motor Vehicle Commission and our law enforcement partners to detect and aggressively prosecute criminals who obtain licenses using false identities.”

Officials say the arrested men include:
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◆ **Jorge Trujillo, *50, of Morristown. Trujillo allegedly used false information to obtain a commercial driver’s license. He was indicted on the current charges on Nov. 30, 2012 on four counts each of using personal identifying information of another in the second degree and tampering with public records in the third degree.

*◆ **Ramon Hazell, *63, of Englewood. Hazell was charged in three driving under the influence charges. He was indicted on the current charges on Jan. 11, 2013 for using personal identifying information of another in the second degree and tampering with public records in the third degree.
*◆ **Jose Marte,* 50, of Newark. Marte currently has three license suspensions. He was indicted on the current charges on Nov. 14, 2012 for using personal identifying information of another in the second degree and tampering with public records in the third degree. 

The second-degree charges against the defendants carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000, while the third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in state prison and a $15,000 fine. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.

Former Hopkinton Priest Dead at 83

February 13, 2013, 5:41 pm

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Rev. James F. Degnan, 83, passed away suddenly, Sunday, February 10th, at Massachusetts General Hospital with his family by his side. He recently celebrated his 58th anniversary of ordination on February 2, 2013.

Born in Lawrence on September 12, 1929, Fr. Jim was one of three children of the late James T. and Anna (Larose) Degnan. He was raised as a member of St. Patrick Parish, and attended St. Patrick Grammar School. He graduated as a honor roll student from Central Catholic High School with the class of 1947.

Fr. Degnan studied for the priesthood at St. John’s Seminary and was ordained by Archbishop Richard Cushing at Holy Cross Cathedral on Feb. 2, 1955. Between 1955 and 1971 he served as an assistant in three parishes: St. Jerome, Weymouth; St. James, Wellesley, and returned to the place of his ordination, Holy Cross Cathedral as an assistant there from 1963-1971.

He received a fellowship for study at the University of Pittsburgh and on his return to the archdiocese he was named an assistant to Fr. John Boles, his classmate, while serving as a part-time assistant at Sacred Hearts Parish, Malden. He returned again to the Cathedral parish in 1973. He served as principal of the high school from 1973 to 1977 and then as its director of development from 1977 to 1978, while also living at the parish as a technical assistant.

In 1978 he was named associate pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Jamaica Plain, and on Dec. 12, 1980 Cardinal Medeiros named him pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton. 

Fr. Degnan retired as pastor from St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hopkinton on June 12, 2006 after 27 years of dedicated service. Though he was granted senior priest/retirement status and went on to reside at Regina Cleri in Boston, he continued to minister to the people of St. Patrick Church in Lawrence until his sudden death.

While in Hopkinton, Cardinal Law appointed him vicar of the Natick vicariate of the archdiocese in 1988 and in 1994 he had a sabbatical/priestly renewal program at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.

Beyond his devotion to his ministry, Fr. Jim had a love for music and a talent for singing songs such as How Great Thou Art, Ave Maria and O’ Danny Boy, among other favorites. He also enjoyed playing golf, and traveling, including several trips to Ireland. He often performed in minstrel shows in Lawrence and Hopkinton with parishioners. Fr. Jim also loved and cherished his time in Hopkinton and his final years in Lawrence and always had a special place in his heart for all the children.

He is survived by his nephews Leonard J. Degnan Jr. and his wife Carla M. of North Andover, James T. Degnan of Hampstead, NH, nieces Judith M. Marte and her husband Hipolito of Pembroke Pines, FL, Nancy E. Bonugli and her husband Jay of Tewksbury and Kathleen M. Degnan of Del Ray Beach, FL. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Margaret A. Degnan-Reid of Andover as well as many grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Leonard J. Degnan Sr. and sister Jacqueline D. Lawlor.

ARRANGEMENTS: Friends, Family and Parishioners are invited to pay their respects on THURSDAY, February 14th from 2-4 p.m. at the Regina Cleri Residence, 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way, Boston, FRIDAY, February 15th from 3-7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, and SATURDAY, February 16th from 9-10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 118 South Broadway, Lawrence. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated SATURDAY directly following at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Church. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in North Andover. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The Regina Cleri Residence, 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way, Boston, MA 02114, or to St. Patrick Church c/o Fr. Paul O’Brein , 118 South Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME. To leave an online condolence, story, or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

Hundreds Could Face Charges In State Driver's License 'Scrub'

February 16, 2013, 3:09 am

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Nearly 700 New Jersey residents could face criminal charges for obtaining New Jersey driver’s licenses using false identities, state officials announced Tuesday.

Officials are touting the new high-tech facial recognition software, dubbed “Operation Facial Scrub,” to enforce the crackdown, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and Motor Vehicle Commission Chairman and Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez said.

The effort has resulted in more than 1,800 license suspensions thus far, officials said.

More than 600 potential criminal cases have been referred to the attorney general’s office since the program began in December 2011. Of those cases, Chiesa announced the first wave of 38 criminal prosecutions today – including a Morristown resident, an Englewood resident and a Newark resident - and said more than 669 potential criminal cases have been referred to the attorney general’s office.

The software is designed to study the MVC’s 19-million photo record database to identify any duplicative photo records that may indicate administrative errors or customer fraud.

Last year, MVC security staff began to analyze the results after more than 600,000 matches were reviewed.

“A driver’s license is a powerful document that enables the holder to open financial accounts, obtain and drive motor vehicles, and board airplanes,” Chiesa said. “We know the 9/11 terrorists had fraudulent licenses from other states. By detecting individuals who have false licenses, law enforcement can potentially uncover other types of crime that these individuals may be involved in, including identity theft, financial fraud and even terrorism.” 

“Those of us in business and government who regularly handle sensitive information always talk about weeding out fraud and abuse,” Martinez said. “This security tool really provides us with that extra edge to thoroughly comb through our records and identify everything from simple record errors to more egregious acts of fraud.” 

“Our first 38 criminal prosecutions in Operation Facial Scrub include truck and bus drivers who have no business being on our roadways and registered sex offenders who tried to hide their criminal pasts,” said Director Stephen J. Taylor of the Division of Criminal Justice.  “We will continue to work with the Motor Vehicle Commission and our law enforcement partners to detect and aggressively prosecute criminals who obtain licenses using false identities.”

Officials say the arrested men include:
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◆ **Jorge Trujillo, *50, of Morristown. Trujillo allegedly used false information to obtain a commercial driver’s license. He was indicted on the current charges on Nov. 30, 2012 on four counts each of using personal identifying information of another in the second degree and tampering with public records in the third degree.

*◆ **Ramon Hazell, *63, of Englewood. Hazell was charged in three driving under the influence charges. He was indicted on the current charges on Jan. 11, 2013 for using personal identifying information of another in the second degree and tampering with public records in the third degree.
*◆ **Jose Marte,* 50, of Newark. Marte currently has three license suspensions. He was indicted on the current charges on Nov. 14, 2012 for using personal identifying information of another in the second degree and tampering with public records in the third degree. 

The second-degree charges against the defendants carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000, while the third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in state prison and a $15,000 fine. Reported by Patch 22 hours ago.

Technip Awarded a Five-Year Contract by BP Angola for Engineering and Modification Services

February 19, 2013, 10:06 pm

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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Technip (Paris:TEC) was awarded by BP Angola an important five-year contract* for engineering and modification services for the existing Greater Plutonio and Plutao, Saturno, Venus and Marte (PSVM) floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units, located in Blocks 18 and 31 offshore Angola. This contract follows the successful completion of a previous five-year contract for engineering services for the Greater Plutonio FPSO. This new award covers Reported by Business Wire 23 hours ago.