New Jersey chocolate factory explosion injures four workers

A powerful explosion at a cocoa butter processing facility in Gloucester County critically injured four workers and triggered a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Logan Township, NJ – A powerful explosion rocked…

Woman’s discrimination and retaliation claims to proceed against NYC School Construction Authority

Court finds sufficient evidence for national origin bias and retaliation but dismisses parts of disability claim Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York has ruled that…

Retired Pennsylvania couple scores once in a lifetime Big Game prize

Allegheny County woman wins Super Bowl trip through Pennsylvania Lottery drawing MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — What began as a routine entry into a Pennsylvania Lottery Second-Chance Drawing turned into a Super Bowl experience…

State launches campaign to unmask hidden gambling addiction

New Jersey Lottery spotlights problem gambling awareness efforts across state TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey are marking March as Problem Gambling…

Green River Ferry to reopen March 5 at Mammoth Cave National Park

Repairs completed after flood damage include new cables, towers, and a 15-ton anchor replacement. Mammoth Cave, KY – The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will reopen on Wednesday, March…

Ocean County approves new traffic signal projects in Lakewood, Berkeley, and Jackson

Upgrades include improved pedestrian safety, vehicle detection systems, and intersection lighting. Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has authorized several traffic safety improvement projects designed to enhance road…

Amityville man indicted for manslaughter and DWI in Belt Parkway crash that killed passenger

Queens prosecutors say the driver was intoxicated, speeding at 115 mph, and had an illegal firearm in the vehicle. Queens, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that a Long Island…

New Jersey could grant E-ZPass toll exemptions to disabled veterans

Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez introduces measure to eliminate Turnpike and Parkway tolls for qualifying veterans. Trenton, NJ – Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (D-Middlesex) has introduced a proposal that would exempt New Jersey’s disabled veterans…

New law seeks to remove ethics guardrails for spouses of New Jersey’s most powerful public officials

Bill A5214 would ease ethics restrictions on spouses of New Jersey state employees. Measure allows spouses of certain state officials to invest in or hold interests in cannabis or casino industries under…

New Jersey bill would make State Police an independent department reporting directly to the Governor

Proposal removes State Police from oversight by the Attorney General, creating a standalone Cabinet-level agency TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in the New Jersey Assembly could significantly reshape how the state’s…

Hasbrouck Heights man sentenced to six years for fatal DWI crash on I-80 in Teaneck

Driver’s blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit in 2024 crash that killed Hillside man HACKENSACK, NJ – A Hasbrouck Heights man has been sentenced to six years in state prison…

Morning commute slows across New Jersey amid multiple crashes and delays

Commuters face 45-minute bridge backups and Turnpike congestion during Wednesday rush hour TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters are facing a slow start to Wednesday morning, March 4, with multiple crashes, construction…

Mikie Sherrill announces plan for new $6.7 billion bridge in Newark

$6.7 billion project will replace aging bridge, create 19,000 jobs without expanding traffic capacity NEWARK & JERSEY CITY, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s revised plan for the Newark Bay Bridge earned rare,…

Ding! Dong! Jasmine’s Gone: Crockett Loses Texas Democrat Primary Election

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary upset. Progressive congresswoman falls short as voters choose a softer-spoken reformer over a fiery firebrand AUSTIN, TX – Texas State Rep. James…

Train strikes unoccupied vehicle at Lake Road crossing in Congers; no injuries reported

Clarkstown police say driver escaped moments before impact early Tuesday morning. Congers, NY – Clarkstown Police are investigating an early-morning crash after a train struck a vehicle that became stuck on the…

Murder carjacking and racketeering charges hit 15 in Trenton

15 alleged OutSouf gang members indicted in sweeping Trenton racketeering case TRENTON, N.J. — Fifteen alleged members of a violent Trenton street gang have been indicted on racketeering, murder, attempted murder, carjacking…

Ukrainian national accused of attempted murder of police chief arrested by ICE in Binghamton

Federal agents say the fugitive entered the U.S. under humanitarian parole before being sought in Ukraine for violent crimes SYRACUSE, NY – Federal authorities in New York have arrested a Ukrainian national…

Lucky Grocery lands Five figure lottery win in Connecticut

Plainville store sells $25,000 winning 100X the Cash ticket PLAINVILLE, Conn. — A winning $25,000 scratch-off ticket was sold at a Plainville grocery store, delivering a sizable payout to one Connecticut Lottery…

Fifth offense DUI lands Dover driver behind bars

Dover woman arrested for felony fifth DUI after late-night traffic stop DOVER, Del. — A 59-year-old Dover woman has been charged with felony fifth-offense driving under the influence following a traffic stop…

New York Assembly advances Whale Awareness Act to curb vessel strikes

Lawmakers propose statewide education mandate as whale deaths rise off New York coast. Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require the development and distribution of…

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