Queens father sentenced to 25 years for sexually abusing daughter
Jury convicted defendant of rape, incest and other offenses QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens Village man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of repeatedly…
This ancient New Jersey fish is nearing extinction with fewer than 250 remaining
TRENTON, N.J. — Fewer than 250 spawning Atlantic sturgeon remain in the Delaware River, putting one of the region’s most ancient and genetically distinct fish populations on the brink of extinction, conservation…
Perfy, New Jersey’s bizarre and brief1980s mascot, vanishes into history — until now
TRENTON, N.J. — In the mid-1980s, New Jersey unveiled a strange new figure meant to boost its image: a giant, round mascot named Perfy. Perfy was uncovered again this week by Wake…
New Jersey’s loses court battle as judge rules Murphy ban on immigrant detention centers illegal
PHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court has ruled that New Jersey cannot prohibit private companies from contracting with federal authorities to detain immigrants, striking down a state law passed in 2021 that…
Ocean County approves over $5 million for administration building projects in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved two ordinances allocating more than $5.8 million for major government facility projects in Toms River. Under Ordinance #2025-27, the county…
Court rules Trump can remove protective status of immigrants in another major blow to Democrats
RICHMOND, Va. — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has denied an emergency motion filed by CASA, Inc. to postpone the Biden administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…
Sherrill votes against property tax deduction bill in Congress to maintain high taxes in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mikie Sherrill is running for Governor of New Jersey for the Democrats and says she wants to lower taxes and make the Garden State more affordable, but her latest…
Adam Sandler begins filming Netflix movie in New Jersey with daughter Sunny in lead role
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has started production on a new Netflix film in New Jersey, with his daughter Sunny Sandler cast in the lead role. The movie, Don’t Say Good Luck,…
Illegal Immigrant New Yorker pleads guiltyfatal Garden State Parkway crash after 15 years on the run
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New York man who fled justice for more than a decade has pleaded guilty to strict liability vehicular homicide in connection with a 2009 crash that killed…
A dog virus outbreak is happening in Syracuse, police say
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Police Department is warning residents about a recent increase in canine parvovirus cases, urging pet owners to take precautions to protect their dogs. In a community alert…
North Bergen man faces upgraded charge after Leonia hit-and-run victim dies
LEONIA, N.J. — A North Bergen man is now facing an upgraded charge after a 77-year-old woman struck in a Leonia hit-and-run earlier this month died from her injuries, authorities announced Monday.…
Driver flees scene after multi-vehicle crash injures five in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car crash that injured five people Monday night on Kennedy Boulevard, including one woman with a serious lower body injury, according to the Hudson…
Police charge woman for bathtub drowning death of 3-year-old New Jersey child
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A 43-year-old Florham Park woman has been charged with murder and child endangerment following the drowning death of a 3-year-old girl earlier this month, officials announced Tuesday. Jeanine…
Baltimore man pulled gun during multiple road rage incidents and fought cops
ESSEX, MD — A Baltimore City man was arrested and charged in connection with two armed road rage incidents on I-695 and for assaulting officers during his arrest, Maryland State Police announced…
Two teens hospitalized after dirt bike crash in Manchester’s Greenwood Forest
MANCHESTER, N.J. — Two 18-year-old riders were seriously injured Sunday evening following a dirt bike crash on a wooded trail in Manchester Township, police said. Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. to the…
Home Invader Who Beat 78-Year-Old Philadelphia Man to Death Arrested
PHILADELPHIA — A 78-year-old man who was brutally beaten inside his South Philadelphia home earlier this month has died from his injuries, prompting upgraded charges against the suspect, police said. Santo Procopio…
Conservation group touts Phil Murphy’s failing clean energy agenda, claims lower prices ahead of 2035 fossil fuel bans
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters criticized the results of the latest PJM Interconnection capacity auction on Thursday, claiming the grid operator’s pricing structure is contributing to higher…
Bank Robber Makes Off with $37 in Queens Heist
QUEENS, N.Y. — A man made off with just $37 after passing a demand note to a teller during a bank robbery Thursday afternoon in Sunnyside, police said. The incident occurred at…
Toms River to host Van Morrison tribute concert at Shelter Cove Beach Wednesday night
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Recreation Department will present a make-up performance in its summer concert series this Wednesday, July 23, featuring local band Tupelo Honey at 7 p.m. on…
Liberal New Jersey judges block extension of Alina Habba’s interim U.S. Attorney Appointment
NEWARK, N.J. — A panel of federal judges has voted not to extend Alina Habba’s appointment as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, ending her months-long tenure in the position. The court’s decision…
The Horse Didn’t Kill Her Mother, She Did and Now She’s Going to Prison
CORTLAND, N.Y. — A Fulton woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her mother after an eight-day trial in Cortland County and has been sentenced to 25 years to…
