A Margate doctor at the center of a multimillion-dollar heath benefits scheme was finally sentenced last month, nine years after he pleaded guilty. BreakingAC.com reports Dr. John Gaffney, now 64, pleaded guilty Sept. 22, 2017, admitting that he signed prescriptions for expensive and unnecessary compound medications that costs taxpayers millions of dollars.The Linwood resident faced 10 years under the plea agreement, but was sentenced to 12 months and one day. Gaffney's part in the scheme totals more than $24.8 million, which he was ordered in restitution.
Retired Police, Firefighters In NJ To Receive One-Time Payment
Thousands of retired New Jersey police officers and firefighters are expected to receive a one-time $3,700 payment before the end of the year, but the long-running battle to restore annual cost-of-living increases to their pensions remains unresolved. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, State Sen. Michael Testa, R-1st, says New Jersey needs to find a way to restore those increases, which were suspended in 2011 as part of sweeping pension reforms.During an appearance Wednesday, Oct. 7, on The AC Mike Lopez Show on News Talk 1400 and 92.3 WOND, Testa said he has been meeting with law enforcement organizations and other stakeholders to determine how the state can fulfill what he considers a longstanding commitment to retirees.
Assembly Member Wants NJ To Attract Hollywood More Often
New Jersey is experiencing a resurgence in film and television production, with major studios investing billions of dollars and state tax incentives attracting projects that might otherwise be filmed elsewhere. According to SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com, state Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan believes South Jersey is missing opportunities to share in that growth.Rowan, D-Atlantic, says Atlantic County has the scenery, historic buildings, casino properties, beaches and communities that filmmakers need. Now, she wants more municipalities to position themselves to attract productions — and the jobs and economic activity that come with them.
Woman Dies After Being Struck On Black Horse Pike In EHT
A woman died after she was struck crossing the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township on Friday.Aimee Altin, 73, was crossing near the Economy Inn in the township's West Atlantic City section at about 7:24 p.m., when she was struck by a westbound vehicle, according to BreakingAC.com. Paula Rodas-Quintero, 26, of Pleasantville, called 911, and cooperated with the investigation, according to the report.Altin suffered significant trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Burgan said.
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