AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFraud & Housing Finance: A Filipino former real estate executive, Rey E. Grabato II of National Realty Investment Advisors, was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list over an alleged $650M Ponzi-style scheme that ensnared about 2,000 investors, including hundreds in New Jersey. Consumer Safety: Walmart recalled 3,240 Marketside Tomato Bisque soup kits in 29 states, including NJ, after possible listeria contamination; no illnesses were confirmed. Mortgage Servicing: New Jersey joined a $15.5M multistate settlement with Newrez over improperly charging borrowers for force-placed insurance. Local Business & Real Estate: JRM Construction Management completed a 107,000-square-foot headquarters relocation for MJH Life Sciences in Monroe Township, adding a production studio for advanced content work. Community & Workforce: Hoboken Public Library Director Jennie Pu was reappointed to lead the Urban Libraries Council advocacy task force, with a focus on broadband access and literacy. Arts & Youth: Centenary Stage launched “Stage Bound,” a youth musical theatre program in Hackettstown with auditions set for Sept. 19. Public Safety & Health Policy: NJ regulators and lawmakers continue pushing reforms tied to consumer protection and affordability, while national attention grows on hot-car child safety and other enforcement issues.
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