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.…
Man dies months after injury at Bronx subway station
BRONX, N.Y. — A 57-year-old man who sustained spinal injuries at the 170th Street subway station in July has died from his injuries, the NYPD confirmed Saturday. Police responded to the incident…
Barnegat police win championship at Manchester Police flag football tournament
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Barnegat Police Department’s PBA 296 flag football team has claimed victory in the Manchester Police Gridiron Classic Flag Football Tournament, taking home the championship trophy. In a social…
Man killed in shooting on Fairview Street in Chesapeake, police say
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in Chesapeake, prompting an ongoing investigation by police. Officers were called to the 3100 block of Fairview Street at approximately 4:57 p.m.…
Lost dog found near Cherry Hill and Voorhees handed over to shelter
VOORHEES, N.J. — A stray dog discovered roaming near Route 561 and Burnt Mill Road in Cherry Hill Township has been turned over to the Voorhees Police Department, according to a social…
North Carolina man sentenced to 38 months for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol attack
WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man was sentenced Friday to 38 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers and other crimes committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.…
MTA bus driver stabs passenger in Brooklyn after dispute over stop, police say
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An MTA bus driver allegedly stabbed a passenger multiple times during a heated confrontation Friday afternoon after a disagreement over an unauthorized stop on a bus route in Brooklyn,…
Cherry Hill police host 6th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event for local families
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The Cherry Hill Police Department and Cherry Hill PBA Local 176 held their 6th annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Saturday, providing local families with an opportunity…
New Jersey Candidate for Governor: New Jersey Drone Fiasco a Failed Test of National Security
A fleet of mysterious drones spotted off the New Jersey coast has raised alarm among state officials, with gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rudy Rullo sharply criticizing state and federal authorities for what he…
47-year-old man found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Harlem overnight
HARLEM, NY — A 47-year-old man was fatally shot late Saturday night near 2949 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, police said. Officers from the 32nd Precinct and PSA 6 responded to a 911 call…
Homeland Security Chief Clains New Jersey Drone Sightings Normal, Linked to 2023 Nighttime Drone Flight Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addressed growing public concern over increased drone activity at night, linking the rise to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule change 15 months ago…
60-Year-Old Woman assaulted, robbed at 36th Street train station in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A 60-year-old woman was attacked and robbed Thursday night at the 36th Street train station, according to police. The assailant kicked the victim in the back and legs, pushed…
NYPD Manhunt for Alleged Rapist Sought in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — A woman was sexually assaulted inside a vehicle by an unknown man in the vicinity of White Plains Road and Gildersleeve Avenue, police said. The suspect fled the scene…
We Want More Control Over the Sky: Monmouth County Sheriff Calls for Local Drone Enforcement Powers
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn Golden is urging Congress to expand legislation allowing state and local law enforcement agencies to utilize drone detection and counter-drone technology, citing concerns over growing…
Two arrested in hazardous drone operation near Logan Airport airspace
BOSTON — Two Massachusetts men were arrested Saturday night on Long Island in Boston Harbor after operating a drone dangerously close to Logan International Airport’s restricted airspace, prompting a coordinated response from…
Police search underway for critically missing woman in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Alexandria Police Department has launched a search for a critically missing woman in the city’s West End area, with assistance from the Fairfax One helicopter. Authorities issued the…
Two assault arrests reported in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Officers from the Cumberland Police Department arrested two individuals in separate incidents of assault reported on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Both suspects were remanded to the Allegany County Detention…
Illegal Migrant Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Meth and Cocaine in U.S.
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Honduran national was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Ronald…
New Jersey Edges Closer to Ending Taxpayer Funded Life Support for Dying Print Newspaper Industry
TRENTON, N.J. — When is the last time you held a physical newspaper? Probably not in a few years. Newspapers in New Jersey are in decline, and with the end of the…
Shore Lawmakers Want Illegal Immigrant Driver’s Licenses to Be Different Color, to Prevent Voter Fraud
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to require driver’s licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens to feature a distinct color and a statement clarifying…
Mexican Drug Dealer Gets 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A Mexican national residing in the United States illegally was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine…