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The keyboard of an Apple laptop. (credit: CBS)

New ‘Ransomware’ Virus Poses As The FBI, Tricks Victims Into Paying Phony Fine

A hot new scam is sweeping the internet, it locks up your computer and demand $200 to fix the problem. The virus has left some web surfers feeling tentative about using their computers.

2012/09/27

Asbury Park Boardwalk (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Bathing Suit Ban Repealed On NJ Boardwalk

A 40-year-old law that banned beach-goers from wearing swimsuits on the boardwalk in Ashbury Park has been overturned.

2012/07/12

Two subway riders chow down on bagels (credit: CBS 2)

N.Y. Lawmaker Wants Fines For Straphangers Who Eat On The Subway

State Senator Bill Perkins plans to propose a $250 fine, saying riders are always complaining to him about rodents.

2012/01/29

NYPL President Pleads Guilty To DWI

Anthony Marx was fined $500 and ordered to attend alcohol counseling and a driving program. His driver’s license will be revoked for six months.

2011/12/09

A sign directing drivers to the New Jersey Turnpike - Ridgefield Park, NJ - May 5, 2008 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Garden State Parkway Sees Decline In Toll Cheating

New Jersey Turnpike Authority executive director Veronique Hakim says she’ll know by next month how much money has come in as a result of the crackdown. Officials estimated that $16 million was lost to exact-change cheats last year.

2011/11/30

NY Lawyer Jason Goldfarb Sentenced To 3 Years For Insider Trading

U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan also ordered Goldfarb to pay a $32,500 fine — the amount he was paid for his role in the scheme — and to forfeit more than $1 million, the amount traders made with illegal tips Goldfarb helped to arrange.

2011/08/19

Red Bank Plans Fines For Disorderly Conduct During July 4 Fireworks Display

Thinking of acting up during Red Bank’s July 4 fireworks? Better start saving now. The borough plans to slap the maximum fines of $2,500 for those convicted of disorderly conduct, public drinking or other misbehavior.

2011/06/13

A car boot - Chicago, IL - Aug 1, 2002 (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

NYC To Test New Tire-Locking Clamp

New York City plans to test a tire-locking clamp that scofflaws could unlock themselves with a code after paying their fine over the phone.

2011/05/24

City Council Bill Hikes Fines On Taxi Drivers Who Refuse Passengers

New York City taxi drivers who refuse to take passengers to their requested destination will soon be slapped with increased fines. The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that increases those penalties.

2011/05/12

A plastic bag is seen at a grocery store - File / Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Southampton Village Bans Plastic Bags

The Southampton Village board voted 5-0 for the ban. Merchants have six months to start using paper or reusable bags.

2011/04/28

East Hampton Hikes Parking Fines

In the Village of East Hampton, the Board approved hiking the parking fines in beach lots. In other areas of the Village, the cost of parking without a permit or paying the meter has also increased $20 to $80 per violation.

2011/04/19

A New York State Thruway toll plaza - Buffalo, NY - File / Photo: AP

State Troopers To Watch For Motorists Using Cell Phones On NY Thruway

The New York State Thruway Authority said a year ago in their crackdown on phones and gadgets at the wheel, troopers handed out nearly 900 tickets just on the Thruway in a few days.

2011/04/07

N.J. Drivers Of Snow-Covered Cars Risk Fines

This is the first winter since a new state law took effect, holding drivers responsible for clearing snow and ice from their vehicles, and police have been writing citations.

2011/02/22