News Update 5 – January 22, 2024

By Gerald D'Ambra

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An Iowa man has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for an armed robbery of a Secaucus, New Jersey bank. 33-year-old jose Luis Martinez pleaded guilty to armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority unveiled the inaugural cohort of the state’s innovation fellows program. Ten businesses, with 30 entrepreneurs, will receive 3.6 million dollars in grants, mentorship, and training. the program positions NJ as a national leader in innovation.

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Gerald D'Ambra
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Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.