In New Jersey, There’s a Bridge That Carries One Waterway Over Another
At Scudder's Mills, New Jersey's historic D&R Canal crosses above the Millstone River on an aqueduct that has carried water over water since 1868.…
At New Jersey’s Boardwalks, They’ll Deep Fry Just About Anything
From fried Oreos to cheesecake and Uncrustables, Seaside Heights and Wildwood turn the deep fryer into part of the classic Jersey Shore experience.…
New Jersey Town Erected a Monument on Site Where Ronald Reagan Misread Meaning Behind “Born in the USA”
A roadside rock in Hammonton marks Ronald Reagan's 1984 campaign visit and the speech that sparked his famous clash with Bruce Springsteen's music.…
Daytime Robbery in Staten Island Ends in Assault
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men wanted in connection with a robbery that took place in the 122nd Precinct on Staten Island. The incident occurred on…
Advocacy Groups Spring into Action After New Jersey Courts Deny Undocumented Worker’s Wage Claim
ELIZABETH, N.J. – A coalition of immigrant rights, labor, and legal aid organizations filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Tuesday, urging the New Jersey Supreme Court to overturn a recent Appellate Division decision…
Teen Fatally Shot While Trying to Break Up Fight at Bonfire Party in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a bonfire party over the weekend, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect,…
Garfield Woman Charged in Serious Crash Involving Pedestrian
GARFIELD, N.J. – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Ashley Elizabeth Ann Flores, 24, of Garfield, on charges including aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in…
New York State Police Announce Death of K9 Cop Lane
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Police announced the unexpected death of Canine Lane, a longtime member of the department, in a statement issued Wednesday. Lane had served with his handler,…
Lindenwold Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Auto Shop Theft
LINDENWOLD, N.J. — Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a vehicle key from Glen Oaks Auto on North Berlin Road on September 3, 2024. According to the Lindenwold Police…
Two Charged for Armed Robbery and Shooting in North Jersey
LODI, N.J. – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Jaquil M. Brown, 29, of Paterson, and Shaheem A. Clark, 19, of Elmwood Park, in connection with an armed robbery…
Philadelphia Woman Charged in Hands Free Car Crash
PHILADELPHIA — A 23-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that left two men dead after she allegedly struck their disabled vehicles while allegedly using hands-free driving technology…
Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Woodbury Drug Case
WOODBURY, N.Y. — Julio Lewis, 34, of Schenectady, was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison following his guilty plea to criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to Orange County District…
Newburgh Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Illegal Firearm Discharge
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Frank Baltimore, 36, of Newburgh, was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Tuesday following his conviction for criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, according to…
Government Records Council Launches New Online OPRA Request Form Portal
TRENTON, N.J. – The Government Records Council (GRC) has introduced a new online portal for the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request form, the agency announced on Wednesday. The portal, now available…
Brick Township to Hold 4th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale This Sunday
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Brick Township’s 4th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 8, due to weather concerns. More than 350 homes throughout the township are participating in…
NYPD Seeks Suspect in Shocking Grand Robbery of a 2-Year-Old Girl in Brooklyn Laundromat
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a grand larceny that took place in the 75th Precinct on Monday, September 2, 2024. According…
New York Mother Indicted for Murder in Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Her 9-Year-Old Son
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – A Suffolk County grand jury has indicted Kerri Bedrick, 32, of Centerport, on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, for allegedly causing a wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old…
Rutgers Cancer Institute Appoints New Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Dr. Jonathan H. Sherman, a specialist in neurosurgical oncology, has been named chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute, officials announced on Wednesday. Dr. Sherman will also…
Victim Identified in Dorchester Homicide on Washington Street
BOSTON — Authorities have identified one of the victims in a fatal shooting that occurred Monday on Washington Street in Dorchester. At approximately 12:55 p.m., officers from District C-11 responded to a…
Rockaway Man Charged for Cocaine Trafficking
ROCKAWAY, N.J. – A Rockaway man has been arrested on multiple charges related to a drug and firearm distribution scheme, officials said on Wednesday. Santiago J. Escobar, 32, of Rockaway Borough, was…
Two Arrested in Southeast Baltimore on Drug and Gun Charges
BALTIMORE, MD – Detectives from the Baltimore Police Department’s Southeast District arrested two men following a search and seizure operation on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The investigation, which took place in the…
NYPD Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing 67-Year-Old Bronx Man, Edmund Rivera
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Edmund Rivera, a 67-year-old man from the Bronx who has been missing since Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Rivera was last seen leaving…
American Water Raises Rates for New Jersey Customers
CAMDEN, N.J. – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved new water and wastewater rates for New Jersey American Water, following a settlement with the N.J. Division of Rate…