Newark Fugitive Wanted on Violent Charges Captured in North Carolina After Yearlong Manhunt
Newark, NJ – A fugitive sought in connection with several violent crimes in Newark has been arrested in North Carolina following what authorities described as a yearlong, multi-agency investigation. Isaiah Ketchens was…
Who is Painting Bright Lines on Seals at the Shore and Why?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you have been to the beach lately, you might have spotted seals laying on the sand with bright spraypaint on their bodies. You might think this is…
Massive Fireball Streaks Across Sky Seen in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and D.C.
Washington, DC – A fireball illuminated the night sky on Wednesday, captivating observers across nearly a dozen states and Canada in a remarkable celestial event. The American Meteor Society (AMS) began receiving…
New Jersey GOP Leaders Slam Tax Increases Ahead of Murphy’s Budget Address
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio and Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips have voiced strong opposition to the proposed tax and fare increases ahead of Governor Phil Murphy’s seventh budget message.…
Lakewood Secures Record Urban Enterprise Zone Grant Funding for Community Initiatives
Trenton, NJ – The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority (UEZA), linked with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, has announced Lakewood as the beneficiary of the state’s largest Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)…
Mother Sues NYC Transit and Social Media Giants Over Son’s Fatal Subway Surfing
New York, NY – The tragic death of 15-year-old Zackery Nazario, who died while engaging in a perilous activity known as “subway surfing,” has led his mother to file a lawsuit against…
Park Avenue Armed Carjacking Was a Coordinated Effort, NYPD
New York, NY – A carjacking occurred on Friday, December 1, 2023, around 9:50 AM, on Park Avenue, involving a 61-year-old male victim. The incident involved a coordinated effort by suspects using…
New Jersey Doctor at Despicable Murphy State Run Veterans Home Ripped Off Medicaid
Newark, NJ – Dr. Arun Sehgal, along with his Ramsey-based practice Preventive & Diagnostic Medical Center P.A., has agreed to pay $693,490 plus interest to settle allegations of violating the False Claims…
Jackson Township Schools Moves to Consolidation for Private Busing Routes
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials, including Mayor Reina, Council President Jennifer Kuhn, and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein, have publicly endorsed the School Board’s decision to outsource private school bus services to the…
Two More Seals Rescued at the Jersey Shore Taken Into Care by Stranding Center
Ocean City, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has recently admitted two additional Grey seal pups due to the ongoing annual migration, raising the total number of seals under their…
Jewish Leaders Host Anti-Semitism Forum
Sparta, NJ – Assemblyman Michael Inganamort recently convened with Jewish leaders from across his district for a pivotal conversation on the escalation of antisemitism, particularly on college campuses. Following a 42-hour visit…
High-Speed Police Chase in Georgia Ends with Crash in Cemetery
Lavonia, GA – A high-speed chase spanning state lines culminated in a suspect crashing her truck into a cemetery in Georgia, resulting in the arrest of 23-year-old Cheyenne Nicole Collier. The incident…
Widespread AT&T Outage Disrupts Services in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
AT&T customers in Pennsylvania, including the Philadelphia area, faced significant service disruptions on Thursday morning, impacting their ability to place calls, send texts, and access the internet. Reports of network outages also…
AT&T Network Outage Disrupts Services for Mobile Phone Users in New York
Mobile phone users in New York State and New York City faced significant disruptions Thursday morning due to a widespread outage on AT&T’s network. The outage hindered users’ ability to place calls,…
New Jersey Mobile Customers Hit by Nationwide Outage
TRENTON, NJ – If you live in New Jersey and your mobile phone isn’t working today, there’s a good reason why and you’re not alone. AT&T customers across the United States experienced…
International Manhunt for New Yorker Wanted for Murder in New Jersey Ends in Colombia
Englewood, NJ – Joshua Alvarado, a 29-year-old New York resident, has been arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with a fatal shooting in Englewood. On the morning of Saturday,…
New York City Subway Slasher Sought by Police
New York City, NY – A man was slashed in the neck at the Queens Plaza subway station on the “E, M, R” lines, it was reported to police. On Thursday, February…
Creepy Cop in New Jersey Indicted for Stealing, Distributing Nude Images of Multiple Women, Girls
Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw has announced a grand jury’s decision to indict Ayron Taylor, a former Mount Laurel police officer, on 97 counts related to hacking into the social media…
New Jersey’s Luckiest Casinos Ranked by A.I. Survey
TRENTON, NJ – A recent A.I. based study claims to have identified the luckiest casino in New Jersey, with the Hard Rock Casino taking the top spot. This research, conducted by Casinos.com,…
Jackson Woman Wins $1,000 and Meets Derek Jeter
Jackson, NJ – Optimum has announced the winners of its contest celebrating community leadership and positive impact, with a local resident receiving special recognition. Last year, Optimum called upon customers and small…
Brooklyn Uber Driver Viciously Attacked by Passengers, Robbed
Brooklyn, NY – An Uber driver was assaulted and robbed by his passengers on Schenectady Avenue in a late-night attack. On Sunday, February 18, at around 10:45 PM, a 61-year-old male Uber…
