THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 19, 2024 Page 7 Sen. DiDomenico champions his ‘Wage Theft Bill’ alongside union workers CELEBRATE | FROM PAGE 3 NPSTW was initially started in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in California. In 1994, President William J. Clinton signed Presidential Proclamation 6667, declaring the second week of April as NPSTW. This week is a time to celebrate and thank telecommunications personnel across the nation who serve our communities, citizens and public safety personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Senator DiDomenico spoke alongside leaders and members of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters on the State House steps. Special to The Advocate L ast week State Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at a rally hosted by the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters on the State House steps. Sen. DiDomenico spoke about the importance of passing his wage theft bill (S.1158) alongside Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch, the House sponsor of his Wage Theft bill, State Rep. Daniel Donahue, and workers fighting for worker protections. This legislation – An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement – has passed the Senate for several sessions, and he is fighting to ensure that this is the year it is signed into law. “Over $1 billion in wages are stolen from workers every year and it is past time, in 2024, that we guarantee all people in our state will get every single penny they have earned on the job,” said Sen. Defendant allegedly pointed gun at victims, struck victim in head with gun A Revere man was charged on April 9, 2024, in connection with the armed robberies of two Boston-area convenience stores in less than one week. Jaquan Barrows, 26, was charged with two counts of robbery interfering with interstate commerce – commonly referred to as Hobbs Act robbery – and two counts of using and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to, and in furtherance of a crime of violence. Barrows was scheduled to appear in federal court in Boston on April 10, 2024. According to the charging documents, on the morning of March 29, 2024, a male wearing a mask, dark clothing and an orange safety vest entered a Revere convenience DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “When I first filed this bill in 2015, Massachusetts workers were losing $300 million per year in stolen wages and now that number has skyrocketed. We cannot wait another session to pass this commonsense proposal and I will continue to fight for this bill alongside the Carpenters and all our allies until we get this comprehensive legislation signed into law.” * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Dr. Bhavisha Patel store brandishing a handgun. The suspect allegedly walked behind the counter, demanded cash from the cash register drawer, additional cash and a cell phone from the store clerk. Allegedly, the suspect struck the clerk in the head with the firearm, took an ice cream bar from a store freezer and fled the scene. It is alleged that less than a week later, on the morning of April 4, 2024, a male wearing a black mask and dark clothing entered an Everett convenience store and appeared to be shopping. After being asked to pay for his items, the suspect allegedly brandished a handgun, pointed it at the ROBBERIES | SEE PAGE 7 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping
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