Good Samaritan dies trying to rescue crash victim in West Nyack police say
Investigators say a passing motorist stopped to help after a rollover crash before accidentally falling down a steep embankment. WEST NYACK, NY — A man who stopped to help after a rollover…
Grocery stop turns into million-dollar payday for Morrisonville woman
Clinton County woman claims $1 million prize on New York Millionaire scratch-off Plattsburgh, NY – A Clinton County lottery player has officially joined New York’s millionaire club after scratching her way to…
Lucky NY ticket earns huge lottery payday
Amawalk man wins $1,000 a week for life on New York Lottery scratch-off Amawalk, NY – A Westchester County resident has secured a lifetime of payouts after winning a top prize in…
Baltimore police seize stolen scooters and firearms in McElderry Street raid
BALTIMORE, MD – Detectives with the Baltimore Police Department recovered multiple stolen scooters and two firearms following a search and seizure operation in East Baltimore earlier this week. The Metro Mobile Unit…
Explosive device safely removed from Baltimore overnight
BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore Police confirmed Friday night that an explosive device discovered at Fort McHenry has been safely removed after hours of work by local and federal bomb technicians. The department’s…
Frederick police investigate body found in wooded area near Carroll Creek
FREDERICK, MD – Detectives are investigating after a deceased individual was found Friday in a wooded area near Highland Street and Carroll Creek Crossing, according to the Frederick Police Department. Investigators from…
New York Could Soon Be Addict Free If Bill To Change Legal Wording Passes in Albany
Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would replace the terms “addict” and “narcotic addict” in state law with the modern, person-centered phrase “person with substance use…
Pennsylvania Seeks to Regulate AI companion relationship apps
HARRISBURG, PA – With artificial intelligence companionship apps rapidly growing in popularity, Representative Melissa Shusterman is preparing legislation to require new safety and transparency standards for AI programs that simulate personal or…
Five indicted in Bronx gunpoint robbery spree tied to alleged Trinitarios gang
BRONX, NY – Five defendants, including a 16-year-old boy, have been indicted in connection with a string of violent gunpoint robberies across the Bronx that netted nearly $100,000 in stolen jewelry, prosecutors…
Detectives seek suspects in violent Silver Spring home invasion
GAITHERSBURG, MD – Montgomery County detectives are searching for two suspects involved in a violent home invasion robbery that left a man seriously injured in Silver Spring earlier this month. Investigators said…
Detectives seek suspects in violent Silver Spring home invasion
GAITHERSBURG, MD – Montgomery County detectives are searching for two suspects involved in a violent home invasion robbery that left a man seriously injured in Silver Spring earlier this month. Investigators said…
Five suspects arrested after armed robbery near Canisius University
BUFFALO, NY – Five people, including four juveniles, were arrested following an armed robbery and vehicle chase that began near Canisius University and ended in downtown Buffalo Thursday night. Police said the…
Baltimore man charged in fatal 2024 Western District shooting
BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred more than a year ago in the city’s Western District. Detectives say 38-year-old Tirrell Evans…
PA lawmakers push for ranked choice voting to replace traditional plurality elections
HARRISBURG, PA – Seeking to reduce polarization and strengthen voter confidence, Representatives Christopher Rabb and John Inglis III are introducing legislation that would let Pennsylvania counties and municipalities adopt ranked choice voting…
New York Lawmakers Want to Limit How Much You Bet on Sports and Online Gambling Each Day
Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would impose sweeping restrictions on online sports betting, limiting wagers and deposits while banning aggressive advertising tactics aimed at enticing…
New York bill would grant in-state tuition to Team USA Olympic athletes training in the state
Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow Olympic and Paralympic athletes training in New York to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.…
Off-duty NYPD school crossing guard arrested in Brooklyn on menacing charge
BROOKLYN, NY – An off-duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn after an alleged threatening incident. Officials said the arrest took place around 3:33 p.m. within the 60th…
New York bill would let close friends authorize organ your donations after death
Albany, NY – A proposal in the New York State Assembly would allow close friends of a deceased person to authorize organ or tissue donation when no relatives or designated agents are…
PA lawmakers move to tighten food safety oversight in state and county prisons
HARRISBURG, PA – Concerned over unsanitary food conditions in correctional facilities, Representatives Nathan Davidson, Dave Madsen, and Ben Waxman are introducing legislation to require expert health inspections of all state and county…
New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days
Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…
Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn on assault and strangulation charges
BROOKLYN, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was taken into custody early Friday morning following an alleged assault incident in Brooklyn. Police said the arrest occurred at approximately 2:54 a.m. within the…
