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Person Carjacked At Seton Hall South Orange Campus, School Says Person Carjacked At Seton Hall South Orange Campus, School Says
Person Carjacked At Seton Hall South Orange Campus, School Says A person was carjacked at Seton Hall's South Orange campus on Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, authorities said. The carjacking occurred near the school's human resources building, Seton Hall University said in a release. The victim is safe and there is no ongoing threat, the school said. South Orange police are investigating and additional security measures have been installed, the school said.
Survey Reveals Percentage Of Workers Who Never Took Paid Time Off Last Year Survey Reveals Percentage Of Workers Who Never Took Paid Time Off Last Year
Survey Reveals Percentage Of Workers Who Never Took Paid Time Off Last Year A new national survey finds many Americans feel too pressured to unplug from work. The findings by website FlexJobs in its Work and PTO Pressure Report, show that nearly one-quarter — 23 percent — of US workers did not take a single day off in the past year.  That is despite 82 percent reporting they have paid time off. The report, published Tuesday, Oct. 14, drew on responses from 3,063 workers surveyed between Monday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 31. Among those who did step away, 42 percent took just one to 10 days, including 21 percent who used one to five days and another 21 pe…
Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay's Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay's Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence
Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay's Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence The husband of the woman at the center of a viral Coldplay concert video is speaking publicly for the first time about the infamous "kiss cam" moment. Andrew Cabot confirmed to People that he and his wife Kristin were no longer together well before the incident during the show at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, July 16. Kristin Cabot resigned as human resources chief for Astronomer after she was spotted on the video board cuddling with Andy Byron, the artificial intelligence firm CEO. Byron, who was also reportedly married, stepped down from his position a few days after the infamous moment …
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Workday says attackers obtained employee contact information in a recent breach, but did not reach customer human resources systems. In a blog post, Workday confirmed that hackers accessed personal data in a cyberattack that targeted the software giant earlier in August. The breach was discovered on Aug. 6, Bleeping Computer reported. The breach involved a third-party customer database platform, exposing data like employee names, email addresses, and phone numbers. "There is no indication of access to customer tenants or the data within them," Workday wrote. "We acted quickl…
Nearly $50K Stolen From Elderly Lancaster County Woman By Virginia Relative: Police Nearly $50K Stolen From Elderly Lancaster County Woman By Virginia Relative: Police
Nearly $50K Stolen From Elderly Lancaster County Woman By Virginia Relative: Police A Virginia woman is accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from her elderly relative in Willow Street, West Lampeter Township police announced on Tuesday, July 22. Margaret Christel, 34, of Falls Church, Virginia, was charged with one count of Felony Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult after police say she stole and altered checks belonging to her elderly family member between December 2023 and March 2025. The case began on Thursday, May 15, 2025, when West Lampeter Township B Platoon officers were dispatched to a report of theft in Willow Street, police said. Investigators allege Christel…
Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal' Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal'
Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal' The last few days sure have been an "Adventure of a Lifetime" for Pete DeJoy. The cofounder of Astronomer has made his first public comments since the viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert led to the resignation of the New York City company's former CEO, Andy Byron. The video board at Gillette Stadium caught the married man and Astronomer's human resources chief, Kristin Cabot, intimately hugging before immediately separating in shame. In a LinkedIn post on Monday, July 21, DeJoy, who's now interim CEO, said his artificial intelligence firm has gained a stunning amount of internatio…
Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said
Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said After a suspected workplace affair was shown on the video board during its last concert, Coldplay wanted to warn fans that "Something Just Like This" could happen again. The "Fix You" band performed at its first show since the viral moment on the Music of the Spheres World Tour at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, July 19. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after the incident in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. The married head of the artificial intelligence firm and the company's human resources chief, Kristin Cabot, were s…
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Foxboro Coldplay Show Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Foxboro Coldplay Show
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Foxboro Coldplay Show It's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "Astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. According to Google Trends, the term saw very little traffic until interest surged on the morning of Thursday, July 17. The New York artificial intelligence firm's CEO, Andy Byron, and chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the "kiss cam" during Coldplay's show on Wednesday, July…
'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam 'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam
'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam What started as a playful moment during Coldplay’s Wednesday night concert at Gillette Stadium ended with gasps and a potential PR disaster for a Boston tech company. During the band’s performance, frontman Chris Martin called out the crowd’s energy and directed attention to the big screen kiss cam, a lighthearted tradition at large arena shows. But when the camera zoomed in on Andy Byron — the married CEO of software firm Astronomer — and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, things took an awkward turn. The pair appeared extremely cozy at first, with Byron’s arms wrapped around Cabot …
Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy
Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy Once the most recognizable names in online hiring, CareerBuilder and Monster are filing for bankruptcy. CareerBuilder + Monster has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the Chicago-based company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. The websites were founded in the mid-1990s and merged in September 2024. The company aims to restructure its operations amid several financial issues. "For over 25 years, we have been a proud global leader in helping job seekers and companies connect and empower employment across the globe," said CEO Jeff Furman. "However, like m…
Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42 Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42
Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42 Wayne mother of two Olivia Scavone died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was 42 years old. Born in Livingston and raised in Newark, Olivia earned a degree in business administration from Caldwell College and worked in Human Resources at Verizon for two decades, according to her obituary on the Nazare Memorial Home website. She settled in Wayne 15 years ago, upon marrying her husband, Michael, her obit says. Olivia enjoyed vacations to Long Beach Island, cooking, decorating, and tending to her garden, her obituary says. She was also known for creating holiday traditions and cheeri…
Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
Lancaster-Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing branches across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated Thursday, July 18, and the locations were confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, July 25.  The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024: 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway, Cherry Hil…
New Assistant Superintendent Named At Hendrick Hudson School District New Assistant Superintendent Named At Hendrick Hudson School District
New Assistant Superintendent Named At Hendrick Hudson School District A Northern Westchester school district has selected a new assistant superintendent who will soon be leaving his current role at another municipality in the county.  In an announcement on Thursday, May 23, the Hendrick Hudson Central School District revealed the appointment of Steven Garcia as its new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development.  Garcia, who currently serves as Executive Director for Human Resources & Leadership in the Pelham Public Schools, will begin his three-year probationary term with the Hendrick Hudson District on Mo…
New Assistant Superintendent Of HR Named By Hudson Valley School District New Assistant Superintendent Of HR Named By Hudson Valley School District
New Assistant Superintendent Of HR Named By Hudson Valley School District A school district in the Hudson Valley has selected its next assistant superintendent of human resources.  The Mahopac Central School District in Putnam County has picked Jennifer Pontillo to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, officials announced on Friday, April 28.  Pontillo, who is currently the principal of the district's Lakeview Elementary, has worked in Mahopac since 1994, beginning as a first-grade teacher.  She then became the principal of Lakeview Elementary in 2000 and has remained in the pos…
Central PA Mom ID'd As RM Palmer Company HR Director Killed In Chocolate Factory Explosion Central PA Mom ID'd As RM Palmer Company HR Director Killed In Chocolate Factory Explosion
Central PA Mom ID'd As RM Palmer Company HR Director Killed In Chocolate Factory Explosion A 49-year-old Ephrata mom has been identified as one of the victims of the RM Palmer Company Chocolate Factory explosion, according to the Berks County Coroner's office. Amy Futer Sandoe, is believed to have died "instantly" as she was leaving the office, according to her family, although the coroner has yet to confirm this. She had been with the company since August 2019 in the Human Resources Department and she had become the director of the department in January 2022, according to her LinkedIn. Prior to coming onboard at RM Palmer Company she was the Human Resources Manager for Dairy F…
Female Boss Groped NJ Google Exec Who Was Ultimately The One Fired, Suit Says Female Boss Groped NJ Google Exec Who Was Ultimately The One Fired, Suit Says
Female Boss Groped NJ Google Exec Who Was Ultimately The One Fired, Suit Says Google is facing a lawsuit from one of its former directors, a New Jersey dad, alleging discrimination and retaliation from another director who allegedly harassed him at a company dinner in 2019. Ryan Olohan, 48, of Morris County, alleges in the suit he was fired from the massive company after another director rubbed his stomach and told him she knew he liked Asian women at a company dinner in 2019, according to a copy of the lawsuit published by Bloomberg Law. Olahan, a dad of seven from Montville who owns ice cream shop Seven Scoops & Sips, alleges in the suit that was only the …
Millbury Man Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend Had Unbreakable Bond With Many Millbury Man Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend Had Unbreakable Bond With Many
Millbury Man Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend Had Unbreakable Bond With Many Emotional tributes are pouring in after a 29-year-old man from Millbury was allegedly killed by his boyfriend earlier last week.  Ryan Anderson was found dead at 303 Millbury Street around 3:18 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to court documents.  Anderson's boyfriend, Kevin Donnellan, was arrested and charged in connection with his death. Donnellan is now being held without bail and is due back in court on November 16.  The news of Anderson's death shook many among his local community, but had an especially profound impact on those who knew him best. "You were my person. It was always…
Westchester Native Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45 Westchester Native Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45
Westchester Native Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45 A Westchester County native and Fairfield County resident who started her own business, has died at the age of 45. Kelly Fazzino, who was a resident of Stamford, died on Thursday, Nov. 11, according to her obituary,  Fazzino was born in White Plains. "Kelly was an extremely proud and adoring mother to Jason and Hayden, and a loving wife to her husband, Joseph," her obituary reads. Fazzino worked in the Human Resources field for years before later pursuing a career in creative design. She went on to start her own business, called "Slim Pickings," creating cheese boards for events, he…
York Schools Employee Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot In Local Park York Schools Employee Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot In Local Park
York Schools Employee Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot In Local Park A 47-year-old woman has died from a self-inflicted at a public park, according to the York County coroner. Jennifer Beach Dettinger, of Dallastown, died at Kline's Run Park near Long Level Road in Lower Windsor Township on Sunday shortly after 9 a.m. Her death has been ruled a suicide due to a gunshot wound to the head, according to the coroner. Dettinger worked as the human resources specialist for the School District of the City of York, according to a "Where are they now?" alumni post by the district. Jennifer Beach Dettinger in her 1991 senior portrait from William Penn High Schoo…
Northwell Health Appoints New Senior Leaders Northwell Health Appoints New Senior Leaders
Northwell Health Appoints New Senior Leaders Northwell Health has two new senior leaders to help move the company forward in the coming years. On Thursday, March 25, the health leader appointed Maxine Carrington as senior vice president and chief human resources officer to lead the people strategy and support the needs of the 75,000-member organization, said Jason Molinet, senior director of media relations. Carrington has served the health system since 2008 and succeeds Joe Moscola whose steps into a new role as executive vice president of enterprise management. “Transformation and innovation have always been critical…
Investigation Underway After Porn Allegations Made Against School Superintendent In Area Investigation Underway After Porn Allegations Made Against School Superintendent In Area
Investigation Underway After Porn Allegations Made Against School Superintendent In Area The Tuxedo Union Free School District Board announced that it is aware of allegations against the Superintendent of Schools that he used school social media accounts to look at alleged pornography. "The Superintendent of Schools forcefully denies making this inappropriate post," the district said on Tuesday, Jan. 5. "We are taking the incident very seriously." The board, which met on Monday, Dec. 4, to discuss the accusations against District Superintendent Tim Bohlke, said they voted to direct the district's attorney and Human Resources consultant to work with an independent IT f…
Morris County Mom Joan Jennings Was Pioneer For Women In Engineering, 58 Morris County Mom Joan Jennings Was Pioneer For Women In Engineering, 58
Morris County Mom Joan Jennings Was Pioneer For Women In Engineering, 58 The Morris County community is mourning the loss of local mom and engineering industry pioneer Joan Susan Jennings. Jennings, 58, died after a long battle with cancer on August 4, her obituary says. A resident of Chatham, Jennings graduated from Scotch Plains Fanwood High School in 1980 and earned an engineering degree from Lafayette College in 1984, where she was one of the few female engineering majors in her class. Five years later, she married Bob Jennings and pursued opportunities in underwriting and HR before working as a loss control engineer and consultant at Chubb & Son Inc. …
COVID-19: Orange County Government Considers Voluntary Temporary Layoff, Buyouts Of Employees COVID-19: Orange County Government Considers Voluntary Temporary Layoff, Buyouts Of Employees
Covid-19: Orange County Government Considers Voluntary Temporary Layoff, Buyouts Of Employees As a result of the severe budget hits experienced by area governments due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one county is working with unions to offer voluntary temporary layoff and separation options to employees. Member of the Orange County government and numerous union leaders of representing employees area meeting Monday, May 18, to hammer out the details of the proposed agreement. In a letter to union leaders, Orange County Human Resources Commissioner Steven Gross said that "all local governments across the nation and state of New York are dealing with an unanticipated fin…
Blairstown Mom Kristen Feeney Dies, 52 Blairstown Mom Kristen Feeney Dies, 52
Blairstown Mom Kristen Feeney Dies, 52 Kristen Feeney died on Feb. 22 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She was 52. Raised in New Randolph, Kristen graduated from Randolph High School in 1985, her obituary says. Kristen went on to attend Arcadia University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources in 1989. She worked as a management recruiter at Chubb Institute and as a team member at Feeney Associates, the family food business, according to her obituary. Kristen and her husband, Patrick, had two children, Shannon and Sean. The family then moved from Rockaway to Blairstown, where they built a home and …
Former HR Officer In Westchester Admits To $417K Performance Scam Former HR Officer In Westchester Admits To $417K Performance Scam
Former HR Officer In Westchester Admits To $417K Performance Scam A woman who worked as a human resources officer at FujiFilm in Westchester admitted to stealing more than $400,000 from the company. Fairfield County resident Maria Mecca, 39, of Greenwich, pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny in Westchester County Court, District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced. She remains free on bail and was ordered to pay restitution to FujiFilm, which is based out of Valhalla. Mecca is due back in court on March 18 next year for sentencing. She is expected to receive a term of between one and four years in prison. According to Scarpino, in her pos…
Bergen County Native, EMT Amy Baker 'Always Put Others First -- Even During Cancer Battle' Bergen County Native, EMT Amy Baker 'Always Put Others First -- Even During Cancer Battle'
Bergen County Native, EMT Amy Baker 'Always Put Others First -- Even During Cancer Battle' Fair Lawn native Amy Baker died on Sept. 17 after a long and courageous cancer battle. She was 46 years old. Baker had been living in Rockaway Borough with her beloved husband, Harry III, and children, Melissa and Harry IV. "Her courage and strength were admired by all who knew her," Baker's obituary says. "She always put others first, even while battling her own illness." Baker worked as a human resources manager for the Parsippany-Troy Hills library until 2011. Previously, she worked with the Garfield and Saddle Brook Ambulance Corps. Interment was held at Beth-El Cemetery.
Alert Issued For Wire Fraud Scam Targeting Direct Deposit Info Alert Issued For Wire Fraud Scam Targeting Direct Deposit Info
Alert Issued For Wire Fraud Scam Targeting Direct Deposit Info A new phishing scam is targeting the HR departments of companies in an effort to reroute direct deposits. CNBC first reported that the new scam involves fraudsters rerouting direct deposit accounts, and once checks are made, the paycheck will instead go directly into the criminal’s account. According to KVC Health Systems, a child welfare nonprofit based out of the Midwest that was hit by the scam reported that the emails look legitimate and intentionally come from the company’s CEO, CFO or payroll director to increase the authenticity of the request. Reports state that the emails are diff…
Irvington UFSD Cooperating With Westchester DA, State Officials In Probe Of Ex-Tech Director Irvington UFSD Cooperating With Westchester DA, State Officials In Probe Of Ex-Tech Director
Irvington Ufsd Cooperating With Westchester DA, State Officials In Probe Of Ex-Tech Director The Irvington Union Free School District Board of Education announced that it will be cooperating with investigations conducted by the Westchester County District Attorney and state comptroller’s office into a former employee. The Board of Education announced in January that it was reviewing “what appeared to be discrepancies associated with the record of a particular employee." They later announced that the employee in question has been identified as Jesse Lubinsky,” the district’s Director of Technology and Innovation. The investigation came following reports that Lubinsky was pulling dou…
Central Connecticut State Plans To Fire Professors Accused Of Sexual Misconduct With Students Central Connecticut State Plans To Fire Professors Accused Of Sexual Misconduct With Students
Central Connecticut State Plans To Fire Professors Accused Of Sexual Misconduct With Students Central Connecticut State University announced that it is planning on firing two theater professors allegedly involved in sexual misconduct. Following a months-long investigation into the misconduct, President Zulma R. Toro announced Tuesday, Jan. 22 that she plans to fire the two longtime professors for allegedly having inappropriate relationships with more than one student, according to WFSB Eyewitness News 3. Toro said she also plans to revamp the university’s human resources department after the investigation found the department did little to respond or take action …
Iona College Basketball Star Scores CEO Job At Heineken USA Iona College Basketball Star Scores CEO Job At Heineken USA
Iona College Basketball Star Scores CEO Job At Heineken USA Heineken USA, based in White Plains, has selected Maggie Timoney as its next chief executive officer.  Timoney, an Iona College graduate, will become the first female CEO of a major U.S. brewery effective Sept. 1. The seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience in the beer and cider business will succeed Heineken veteran Ronald den Elzen, who will return to Holland for a global role within Heineken N.V. Playing with the Iona Gaels, Timoney was a college basketball standout. This summer, she plans to move back to the United States with her family before taking the reins of Hein…