African American Philadelphia Woman Wins Ben Franklin Look-Alike Contest During America 250 Celebration
Philadelphia, PA – Kiya Burgess, 25, was named the winner of the annual “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” look-alike contest held July 3 near Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell, earning the top spot in…
Three Sought After Woman Robbed, Beaten With Sticks Outside Bronx Apartment Complex
Police are searching for three suspects accused of beating a 44-year-old woman with sticks before stealing her purse outside a Bronx residential complex. Bronx, NY – The New York City Police Department…
Armed Suspect Sought After Robbery at Brunswick Walmart, New York State Police Warn
State Police are urging the public not to approach a suspect believed to be armed with a bladed weapon following a Friday morning robbery at a Walmart in Brunswick. Brunswick, NY –…
FDNY Battles Third-Alarm Fire at Brooklyn Recycling Plant as 10 Firefighters Injured
Ten firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries, most related to extreme heat, while battling a third-alarm blaze at a Brooklyn recycling facility Thursday afternoon. Brooklyn, NY – Ten firefighters were injured while battling a…
New Jersey Families Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Staying Cool and Paying the Electric Bill
As temperatures climb past 100 degrees and air conditioners run nearly nonstop, New Jersey families are confronting a reality that has become all too familiar: opening the next electric bill with a…
Maryland Man Convicted for Illegally Accessing Women’s Private Online Photos, State Police Say
A Cumberland man received a suspended prison sentence after investigators determined he impersonated women to gain unauthorized access to private boudoir photographs stored on online business platforms. Frederick, MD – A 39-year-old…
Columbus Police Arrest Three After Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle, Recover Stolen Loaded Handgun
Two juveniles and an 18-year-old were taken into custody after officers stopped a stolen vehicle and recovered a loaded handgun reported stolen during an early morning pursuit. Columbus, OH – Three suspects,…
Scattered Power Outages Reported Across Ocean County as Triple-Digit Heat Strains Electric Grid
Minor outages have been reported in several Ocean County communities Thursday as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees, increasing demand on the electrical system. Ocean County, NJ – Scattered power outages were reported…
July Heatwave Brings NYC Crimewave
As New Yorkers endured another day of extreme summer heat, the NYPD issued a wave of Crime Stoppers alerts seeking suspects in robberies, assaults, subway attacks and gun-related incidents across the city.…
Man Sought After Reported Teen Subway Groping
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect following the reported inappropriate touching of a teenage passenger aboard an MTA bus on Staten Island. Staten Island, NY – The New…
Hammer-Wielding Robbery Suspects Sought After Moped Stolen in Queens, NYPD Says
Police are searching for two suspects accused of robbing a man at hammer-point before stealing his moped and cellphone in Queens. Queens, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking…
Gunman Sought After 23-Year-Old Shot on Pacific Street in Brooklyn, NYPD Says
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a 23-year-old man was shot in the thigh outside a Brooklyn address Monday evening. Brooklyn, NY – The New York City…
New Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Friday as Temperatures Soar Above 100, Relief Arrives This Weekend
Dangerous heat will continue across parts of New Jersey through Saturday, but cooler temperatures and increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms are expected by Sunday. Mount Holly, NJ – The worst of…
New Jersey Veteran Shot and Killed in Florida Walmart Parking Lot Dispute
A retired U.S. Army staff sergeant from New Jersey was shot and killed during a confrontation over a parking space outside a Florida Walmart, and authorities continue to investigate the woman’s claim…
Man Stabbed on Dicks Dies At Hospital
A 31-year-old man died after suffering a stab wound Friday evening, and Philadelphia police are asking the public for information as detectives search for the person responsible. Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia…
Hochul Irate After Trump Denies New York Disaster Aid for Winter Snow
Trump Denies New York Disaster Aid After Historic Blizzard, Hochul Vows to Keep Fighting Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized President Donald Trump after his administration denied New York’s request for a major disaster…
Show Us Your Papers? Hoboken Police to Check ID to Enter City
Police checkpoints will restrict vehicle access to Hoboken on Independence Day, requiring drivers to show proof of residency, work, or prepaid parking before entering the city. Hoboken, NJ – Drivers hoping to…
What If Murphy’s All-Electric New Jersey Faced Today’s 100-Degree Heat? Could the Grid Keep Up?
As New Jersey endures another dangerous heatwave, a look at state energy data raises a question: could the electric grid handle a future where nearly everything runs on electricity? Trenton, NJ –…
NJ Transit Rail Service Suspended on Three North Jersey Lines After Disabled Train in Newark
A disabled train near Newark Broad Street has halted service in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines, with cross-honoring in effect on buses and PATH. Newark,…
Former Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines Turns 80 After Life on Public Payroll
Virginia “Ginny” Haines marks her 80th birthday after a career spanning the New Jersey Legislature, the New Jersey Lottery, the Republican National Committee, and Ocean County government. Toms River, NJ – Ocean…
Body Found Inside Burning Vehicle in Wayne; Investigation Underway
Body Found Inside Burning Vehicle in Wayne; Investigation Underway Authorities say an unidentified person was found dead inside a burning vehicle Tuesday in Wayne as investigators work to determine the cause of…