Bridgeport store sells $1 million Scratch-Off winner
Best Chance To Be A Millionaire Scratch-Off claimed by Middletown player after lucky purchase BRIDGEPORT, CT — One Connecticut Lottery Scratch-Off ticket sold in Bridgeport has turned into a $1 million payday…
Gambino mobster James LaForte pleads guilty in brutal extortion, racketeering case
BROOKLYN, NY – A longtime member of the Gambino organized crime family pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering and violent extortion charges, capping off a sweeping prosecution that dismantled a major…
Beloved Ocean County law dog passes away
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most trusted and recognizable service dogs, K9 Gertrude, a bloodhound who spent six years tracking…
Translator needed during arrest man charged in string of locker thefts at Ocean County Retro Fitness gym
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police have arrested a Bayville man accused of stealing cash and personal belongings from lockers at the Retro Fitness gym on Route 9 following a month-long string of…
Long Island coach pleads guilty to exploiting 30 minors in sextortion case
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A former Long Island high school assistant lacrosse coach has pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually exploiting minors after investigators uncovered a scheme in which he threatened…
New Jersey Moves to Ban Discrimination Against the Fat, Tall, and Short People of the Garden State
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Labor Committee has approved a first-of-its-kind proposal that would make it illegal for employers, landlords, schools, and public facilities to discriminate against individuals because of…
Akron postal worker accused of $10M USPS bribery and bid-rigging scheme
AKRON, OH – A former U.S. Postal Service employee is facing new federal charges in a wide-ranging bribery and contract-rigging scheme that allegedly funneled multimillion-dollar USPS trucking contracts to favored companies in…
Boston woman convicted of stealing identity, voting in 2024 election
BOSTON, MA – A Colombian woman who lived under a stolen identity for more than two decades and illegally voted in the 2024 presidential election has been convicted in federal court on…
Jackson moves to ban parking on Lehigh Boulevard and Adelphi Drive amid neighborhood congestion
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is moving to restrict on-street parking in a northern neighborhood where residents say weekend congestion has become unbearable, creating safety hazards for children and drivers alike.…
Jackson Township to attend closed door religious land use training sessions ahead of key projects
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council will move into executive session on Tuesday to discuss matters protected under attorney–client privilege, including specialized legal training and guidance related to the Religious…
NJ Senate committee backs bill letting towns cut beach fees for teens, all veterans
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate panel has advanced legislation that would give shore towns the option to waive or reduce beach badge fees for teenagers and all honorably discharged veterans,…
Judge dismisses claims against Washington Township officer, department in Bangor police excessive force case
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A federal judge has dismissed all claims against the Washington Township Police Department and one of its officers in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from a violent July 2023…
NJ Senate panel advances bill requiring LLCs to disclose property owners in real estate deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would force limited liability companies (LLCs) purchasing residential properties to publicly disclose their true owners, a move aimed at increasing…
Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…
Popular Clothing Outlet Stores Closing Due to Bankruptcy
Neptune, NJ – Eddie Bauer’s North American retail operator, Catalyst Brands, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2026, a move expected to close nearly all of the…
Connecticut deli sells winning scratch-off
Deli counter scratch off turns into five figure win in Stamford Stamford, CT – A simple stop at a neighborhood deli paid off in a big way after a scratch-off ticket bought…
Routine errand turns into lottery payday in Staten Island
One ticket turns routine stop into big Take 5 win on Staten Island Staten Island, NY – A quick visit to a neighborhood shop delivered a five-figure surprise Tuesday night after a…
Ex-husband of Jill Biden charged with murder of current wife in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. – William “Bill” Stevenson, the former husband of First Lady Jill Biden, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his current wife, Linda…
Pizza Hut to shut down 250 US locations as review sparks NJ concerns
TRENTON, N.J. – Pizza Hut is planning to close roughly 250 underperforming restaurants across the United States in early 2026, the company announced this week, as part of a sweeping strategic review…
Medical board moves to boot NJ neurologist
Morris County neurologist suspended as state seeks to revoke medical license Trenton, NJ – A Morris County neurologist has been barred from practicing medicine after state officials said he violated strict conditions…
Maryland dad thinks he won 100 then sees jackpot
Eastern Shore man turns quick pick into $50,004 Powerball win Denton, MD – A routine stop at a neighborhood convenience store turned into a five-figure surprise when an Eastern Shore resident discovered…
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