Jumbo Bucks ticket brings massive prize to Connecticut player

Norwalk man hits $100K jackpot on scratch-off ticket from local store NORWALK, CT – A quick stop at a local convenience store turned into a six-figure payday for one Connecticut man who…

Ten NJ towns selected for new state program to fast-track affordable housing development – Stafford included

Trenton, NJ – Thursday — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has named ten municipalities as the inaugural recipients of the NJHOMES Launchpad Grant, a new program designed to boost affordable…

Brookfield winner cashes in $20K ticket from Danbury deli

DANBURY, CT — A scratch-off ticket sold at a popular Danbury deli has netted a Brookfield resident a $20,000 lottery prize, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was part of…

Mystery skull found on New Jersey beach identified as 1844 Brigantine shipwreck captain

LONGPORT, N.J. — A skull that washed ashore in 1995 and baffled investigators for decades has finally been identified as the remains of a 19th-century ship captain who perished during a storm…

Kranjac pitches New Jersey MAGA voters as Spadea campaign implodes over Trump endorsement

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — North Jersey’s self-proclaimed “Trumpy Mayor,” Mario Kranjac, is positioning himself as the alternative for MAGA-aligned conservatives after President Donald Trump endorsed Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial…

Connecticut Smoke Shop sells half-million dollar lottery ticket

Patrick G. of Greenwich has won a $500,000 top prize playing the Connecticut Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game, lottery officials confirmed Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Byram Smoke Shop in…

Dave and Buster’s Opening at the Freehold Mall in 10 days

FREEHOLD, N.J. — National arcade and restaurant chain Dave & Buster’s will open its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall on Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m., marking the latest expansion of…

Bethel Car Wash sells five-figure winning lottery ticket

DANBURY, CT — A lucky Connecticut Lottery player has won $10,000 after purchasing a 10X™ Cash 17th Edition scratch-off ticket at Bethel Car Wash, marking a solid midweek win in Fairfield County.…

Ansonia Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Ansonia Man Faces Fentanyl Trafficking Charges **Stamford, CT** - Daqwon Graham, a 30-year-old resident of Ansonia, has been apprehended in Stamford following a federal complaint accusing him of fentanyl trafficking offenses. The…

New Jersey Lottery winners claim big prizes across multiple counties

TRENTON, N.J. — Several lucky New Jersey Lottery players have won major prizes in recent drawings, with winnings ranging from $10,000 to over $1 million, according to lottery officials. Among the biggest…

Hotel dispute escalated into arson, leaving a Rutherford man facing serious charges

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A Rutherford man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated arson, after allegedly setting fire to a hotel room in East Rutherford on Thursday morning,…

Four teens charged as adults after riot at youth facility in Pennsylvania

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — Four teenagers have been charged as adults following a riot Saturday night at a youth facility in Fairfield Township that resulted in injuries to staff and significant property…

Mass Murderers: Two Men Arrested Linked to 30% of All Homicides in One City From July to September

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Police have arrested two men, Damien McDaniel, 22, of Bessemer, and Hatarius Woods, 27, of Fairfield, in connection with the August 13, 2024, murder of 61-year-old Charlie Moore.…

Stamford player wins $150K a year for life on lottery ticket

STAMFORD, CT — A Stamford lottery player is set for life after winning the $150,000 a year for life prize on a ticket purchased at Greenwich BP in Old Greenwich. The winner,…

New Jersey State Police Seek Public Help in Identifying Theft Suspect

Fairfield Township, NJ – The New Jersey State Police are requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a residence in Fairfield Township, Cumberland County. On Wednesday, at…

State grand jury declines charges in the death of Daniel King after police encounter

A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges in the death of Daniel King, 30, of Millville, New Jersey, following a police encounter in July 2023. The Office of…

Lindenwold man sentenced to 90 years for 2020 Mount Laurel murder

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A 33-year-old man from Lindenwold has been sentenced to 90 years in state prison for the 2020 murder of a man in a Mount Laurel hotel room. The…

Dog Parties: It’s a Real Thing in New Jersey

Dog birthday parties are a real thing in New Jersey, and they are paws-itively amazing! If you’ve ever considered throwing a party for your furry friend, you’re in for a treat because…

Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Jesse Foote, 58,…

YouTuber Charged in New Jersey Burglaries Linked to Stolen Vehicle

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — A YouTube personality known for his high-speed antics across New York City was charged this week in connection with a series of burglaries in New Jersey, just months after…

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