Teen’s death inside Mattapan home now ruled homicide
Boston police name 18-year-old victim while detectives seek answers BOSTON, Mass. — An 18-year-old Boston woman found shot to death inside a Mattapan home has been identified after the medical examiner ruled…
NJ bill seeks to ban radical sex education for students through grade four
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would bar New Jersey public schools from teaching sex education or related topics to students in preschool through fourth grade. Assemblyman Sean…
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…
Jersey bill would let real estate agents get paid through LLCs without rocking broker ties
Trenton, NJ – A new Assembly bill clarifies that New Jersey real estate salespersons and broker-salespersons can route commissions through their own limited liability companies without changing their relationship with their employing…
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…
NJ wants to ban employers from asking job applicants about their gender
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature would prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their gender during the early stages of the hiring process. Assemblywoman Shama A.…
As Sherrill Waffles on New Jersey Sales Tax, GOP Pushes for Lower Rate
Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would roll back the state’s sales and use tax rate from 6.625 percent to 6 percent beginning January 1, 2026.…
Here are all the great vendors at this year’s Brick Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Satuday
BRICK, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market is back for one special Saturday, bringing the community together at Windward Beach Park for its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Market. The market will open from…
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…
Dark web drug dealer MamaKnowsBrown pleads guilty in nationwide narcotics case
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – A Centereach woman admitted in court Thursday to running a large-scale narcotics operation from her home that investigators say moved drugs across the country through traditional shipping services…
Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl last seen leaving Bronx home
BRONX, NY – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who disappeared after leaving her home in the Bronx on Monday morning. Investigators said Jazlyn Vasquez was…
Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride
NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…
Albany moves to make asthma inhalers free under new insurance bill
Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would require health insurance plans to fully cover asthma inhalers with no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The bill, sponsored by…
New Jersey man sentenced to 40 years for fatal stabbing of partner in Costco truck lot
Man gets 40 years after brutal truck lot murder of partner Frederick, MD – A New Jersey truck driver who killed his domestic partner inside a tractor-trailer cab at a Costco distribution…
Berkeley gas station raided after probe into illegal THC and flavored vape sales
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a Bayville gas station ended with police seizing hundreds of prohibited vape and THC products. Detectives executed a court-approved search warrant at the Sinclair…
Toddler overdoses on fentanyl and cocaine in Monessen home
Monessen couple charged after 2-year-old overdoses on cocaine and fentanyl Monessen, PA – A Monessen couple has been charged after a two-year-old child in their care was hospitalized with a drug overdose…
Teens attacked and robbed in Savage as Howard County reports spike in thefts, break-ins
Two luxury vehicles stolen in Ellicott City overnight Savage, MD – Two juvenile boys were assaulted and robbed of sneakers in Savage Wednesday afternoon during a targeted encounter with known acquaintances, Howard…
NJ man accused of producing child porn and assaulting minors
Vineland man arrested in child exploitation case after ICAC investigation leads to multiple charges Vineland, NJ – A 26-year-old Vineland man has been arrested and charged with a series of disturbing crimes…
Small town store delivers big Keno win in Connecticut
Thomaston Keno player wins $20,000 on lucky ticket at local convenience store Thomaston, CT – A Keno player in Thomaston cashed in big on Wednesday after landing a $20,000 prize from a…
Man wanted in late-night Roxbury theft caught on video
Boston police search for suspect in early-morning larceny in Roxbury Boston, MA – Detectives from Boston Police District B-2 are asking for the public’s help identifying a man linked to a larceny…
Repeat Lottery winner pockets $50K just in time for holidays
Waldorf man hits $50K on Maryland Lottery scratch-off after multiple past wins Waldorf, MD – A Waldorf man with a long history of Lottery luck is back in the winner’s circle after…
