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…
Federal Agent Thought He Was Texting New Jersey Child for Sex, She Was a Cop
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A U.S. Border Patrol agent from Michigan is facing multiple charges in New Jersey after an investigation found he allegedly communicated online with an undercover officer he believed to…
Bus driver charged after 4-year-old left alone for hours in New Jersey school bus yard
A New Jersey school bus driver has been charged with child endangerment after a four-year-old special needs student was left alone on a parked school bus for more than two hours earlier…
Andy Kim votes to block arms deal for Israel, Booker votes no
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s two U.S. senators broke ranks this week over a proposed arms sale to Israel, with Sen. Cory Booker voting against a resolution that would have blocked the…
Newburgh drug dealer sentenced to 9 years after undercover cocaine sales and gun bust
GOSHEN, N.Y. — A Wallkill man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for selling large quantities of cocaine and possessing an illegal firearm following an undercover sting in Newburgh, Orange…
Toms River Appoints 33-Year Veteran Cop as New Chief of Police
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officially named a new top cop Monday night as Mayor Dan Rodrick swore in Chief Guy Maire during the Township Council meeting. Mayor Rodrick nominated Maire…
Thief swipes $10K in tools from Newark worksite in early morning heist
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on camera stealing $10,000 worth of construction tools from an electronics company early Sunday morning. The burglary…
McHacked: Hackers Expose 64 Million Applicants Using McDonald’s Job Application Chat Bot
TRENTON— Bad news for anyone in New Jersey who might have used McDonad’s AI Chat Bot to apply for a job. Hackers have exposed your information due to a simple password used…
Robot bunnies deployed to Florida Everglades to combat Burmese pythons
GAINESVILLE, FL — Researchers battling the invasive Burmese python crisis in the Florida Everglades have turned to an unconventional new ally — robotic marsh rabbits. In a joint effort between the University…
The Sports Buzz: Lime green sex toy creates excitement at WNBA game in sensational fourth-quarter moment
ATLANTA — A bizarre and unexpected disruption stopped play in the final minute of Tuesday night’s WNBA matchup between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries when an object, reportedly a…
Radioactive wasp nest discovered near U.S. nuclear waste site
AIKEN, SC — A wasp nest contaminated with radioactive material was discovered earlier this month near a nuclear waste tank at the Savannah River Site, prompting a federal contamination report, officials confirmed…
Popular Energy Drink Recalled After Cans Filled with Alcoholic High Noon Vodka Seltzer Instead
NEW YORK – If you’re feeling a little more energized from your energy drink this week, there’s a good reason why. You could be drinking vodka seltzer instead. High Noon has announced…
Hindu leader urges all NJ schools to close for Diwali after 29 districts add holiday
TRENTON — Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school districts that they will observe the festival as a student holiday…
Shooting erupts at North Philly bar leaving one injured
PHILADELPHIA — A man was shot inside a bar in North Philadelphia late Monday afternoon, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the attack. Authorities said the shooting took place around…
Off-duty NYPD crossing guard arrested for assault in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN — An off-duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with assault, police confirmed. Malasia Frazier, 49, was taken into custody at approximately 2:22 p.m. within the confines…
New Jersey braces for more flash flooding on Thursday
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A widespread threat of flash flooding is expected across New Jersey on Thursday, with the National Weather Service placing much of the region under a Moderate Risk for…
Teen hospitalized after being shot at during DC robbery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenage boy was grazed in the head by a bullet during an armed robbery Tuesday night in Northeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting happened…
Maryland celebrates summer’s end with fairs festivals and football
BALTIMORE, Md. — As summer enters its final stretch, Marylanders can look forward to a busy August packed with football, festivals, and fairground fun across the state. The month kicks off Sunday,…
Maryland woman hits $50K lottery jackpot using late father’s numbers
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Southern Maryland woman said she owes her latest $50,000 Maryland Lottery win to her late father after playing his death date in the July 25 Pick 5…
Police issue lookout for two gunmen after shooting in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are searching for two suspects after a shooting Tuesday night in the 3700 block of Hayes Street in Northeast Washington. The Metropolitan Police Department said officers from the…
Lucky Bridgeport winner hits jackpot win in Stratford
STRATFORD, Conn. — A Bridgeport lottery player walked away with a $10,274 prize after hitting the FAST PLAY $2 Stacks of Ca$h Progressive jackpot, Connecticut Lottery officials announced Tuesday. The winning ticket…
