Belly rubs tennis balls and a home that’s all Nala wants
Nine-year-old shelter resident hopes the right family will give her another home JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A sweet dog who once had a home is now waiting at the Northern Ocean County…
Trees and poles block major NJ roadways as crashes and delays snarl Friday commute
NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters faced heavy delays and multiple road closures across New Jersey on Friday morning, as a series of incidents impacted traffic on major highways and local routes. A downed…
Baltimore man wins $50,400 on Bonus Match 5 with lucky birthday numbers
BALTIMORE, Md. — A Baltimore City man is celebrating a $50,400 Maryland Lottery win after his birthday-number picks paid off on a Bonus Match 5 ticket he purchased in May. The longtime…
Adelphi man wins $150K Powerball prize thanks to his lucky number 24
BALTIMORE, Md. — A man from Adelphi hit it big with a $150,000 Powerball win after a quick-pick ticket featuring his favorite number, 24, matched the Powerball number drawn on June 21.…
New Jersey couple indicted for $250K VA fraud after faking disability and caregiver claims
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal grand jury has indicted a New Jersey couple formerly from Rochester, accusing them of defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $250,000 through false…
Four Paterson gang members indicted in van ambush shooting tied to turf war
NEWARK, N.J. — Four alleged members of the violent Paterson street gang “4K” have been indicted in connection with a 2022 shooting targeting rival gang members, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced…
NJ bill would expand full health coverage to undocumented pregnant women and infants
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would authorize full NJ FamilyCare health coverage for undocumented pregnant women and their infants up to one year of age, expanding access…
Jersey City shelter goes no-kill after takeover transforms animal care
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City’s in-house animal shelter has earned national No-Kill Shelter status and shattered local adoption records just 18 months after taking full control of animal care and control…
Illegal Alien With Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children Released from Pennsylvania Jail, Ignoring ICE Detainer
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Salvadoran national charged with multiple child sex crimes after he was released from Montgomery County custody despite an active immigration detainer. Oscar Adalberto…
Hempstead man sentenced to life without parole for deadly robbery spree
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Hempstead man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a string of armed robberies and the cold-blooded killing of a Good Samaritan…
New Jersey declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous storms and flooding
TRENTON, N.J. — A state of emergency has been declared across New Jersey as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that could dump up to 7 inches of rain across…
Beach trip detour lands Virginia couple surprise $50K Powerball win
CHESTER, Md. — A Virginia couple returning from a beach getaway in Delaware made an unplanned stop for gas and walked away with a $50,000 Powerball prize. The pair had been visiting…
New Jersey on flood alert as powerful storm threatens up to 5 inches of rain
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is under a flood watch through late tonight as a strong storm system moves in from the west, bringing the threat of flash flooding with rainfall totals…
Solo lunch leads to $57K Maryland Lottery win in Cockeysville
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — A Nottingham man’s quiet lunch break turned into a $57,777 payday when a scratch-off ticket he bought on a whim revealed a top prize, Maryland Lottery officials said Wednesday.…
Pike County lottery player wins more than $315K
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Pike County player scored a prize worth $315,967.52 playing the Pennsylvania Lottery’s online game Deep $ea Quest, officials announced Wednesday. Deep $ea Quest is a connect-style game that…
Armed robbery and shooting in Baltimore sparks search for suspect
BALTIMORE, Md. — Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed commercial robbery that ended in a shooting Monday night in the city’s Western District.…
Brick school board president who raised taxes and cut jobs now running for mayor
BRICK, N.J. — Madeline Iannarone, the current president of the Brick Township Board of Education, is launching a bid for mayor just months after approving a school budget that raised property taxes…
Argument on 7th Street turns violent with stabbing and arrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested after a verbal dispute turned violent, resulting in a stabbing Tuesday afternoon in Northwest D.C., police said. The incident happened around 12:21 p.m. in…
Big payday for lottery winners in Clifton Park and Manhattan
ALBANY, N.Y. — Two lucky players hit the top prize in the July 29 TAKE 5 Evening drawing, each winning $14,778.50, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning tickets were sold…
Flight restrictions in place ahead of Trump’s weekend visit to New Jersey
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Federal aviation officials have issued multiple flight restrictions across New Jersey ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit this weekend, affecting airspace around both Bedminster and East Rutherford. According…
New Jersey woman charged with murder in death of 3-year-old girl found in bathtub
A 43-year-old Florham Park woman has been charged with murder after police discovered a three-year-old girl unresponsive in a bathtub on July 6, authorities announced. Jeanine Glass was charged on July 22…
