Jefferson County jury convicts man in killing of 88-year-old woman

WATERTOWN, NY – A Jefferson County jury has convicted Jonathan E. Melendez, 40, in the murder of Rena L. Eves, an 88-year-old woman whose death shocked the upstate community. The verdict, delivered…

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New York’s Real-Life Super Hero Community Reeling and Dealing with Real Life Pedophiles Amongst its Ranks

NEW YORK, NY – The Real Life Superhero (RLSH) movement, which emerged in the early 2000s, consists of individuals who don masks, capes, and alter egos to patrol streets, perform community service,…

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Feral kitten accidentally trapped in Jackson backyard finds permanent outdoor home

Jackson, NJ – A feral kitten that spent the summer roaming backyards in Jackson has finally found a permanent home after being rescued and cared for by local animal groups. The young…

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Hicksville man pleads guilty in drunken crash that killed bicyclist

Tuckerton man pleads guilty to arson and criminal mischief in Little Egg Harbor fire OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A 21-year-old Tuckerton man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed part of…

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Retro Vibes & Killer Dogs: My Unexpected Love Affair with Dicky’s Dogs in South Toms River

Reader Submitted Review By Dave J., Bayville There’s something about an old-school diner that just pulls me in — maybe it’s the promise of comfort food, the nostalgia of neon signs, or…

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Crash Kills Three in New City

Key Points New City, NY — Three people lost their lives in a violent overnight crash after a vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree in Clarkstown, police said. The…

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Philadelphia man sentenced to 95 years for plotting to murder New Jersey officials from prison

Convicted arsonist plotted from prison to assassinate judges and prosecutors Trenton, NJ – A 62-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 95 years in New Jersey state prison after being convicted of conspiring…

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Small-town store in Pennsylvania sells big-time $1.05M winning ticket

Greene County store sells $1.05M winning Match 6 ticket in Pennsylvania Lottery draw CLARKSVILLE, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $1,050,000 after hitting the Match 6 jackpot…

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Fulton Township man charged after DUI crash critically injures teen

Fulton Township man accused in DUI crash that critically injured teen passenger heads to county court LANCASTER COUNTY, PA – A 20-year-old man from Fulton Township will face county court after waiving…

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She’s the Kamala of New Jersey: Democratic voters grow restless as Mikie Sherrill’s campaign struggles to energize base

Newark, NJ – Democratic voters across New Jersey are voicing frustration with Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s campaign for governor, saying the race feels flat and uninspired at a time when polls show her…

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State Republicans Call for Emergency Session to Stop the New Jersey Energy Crisis, Gas Car Ban, Appliance Ban

Trenton, NJ – As New Jersey residents face skyrocketing electric bills, Senator Latham Tiver and Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr. are calling for the Legislature to immediately reconvene in a special session to…

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Privacy or Secrecy? The Real Stakes of NJ’s New Health Rules

By Ann Tomoko Rosen New Jersey is considering sweeping changes to its public health rules (N.J.A.C 8:57). At first glance, the changes sound reasonable: protect patient privacy, streamline reporting, and modernize disease…

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Here’s How Obama Paved The Way For America’s Roads To Be Filled With ‘Illiterate’ Foreign Truckers

Here’s How Obama Paved The Way For America’s Roads To Be Filled With ‘Illiterate’ Foreign Truckers Years after the Obama administration dramatically lowered standards for commercial drivers, American truckers say their industry…

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How to spot a real Italian deli in New Jersey from the pretenders

Hoboken, NJ – In New Jersey, Italian delis are more than just sandwich shops—they’re cultural institutions. For generations, these corner markets have been where heritage, craftsmanship, and family tradition come together behind…

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5 Fall Recipes That Taste Like New Jersey this Fall, Yes, There’s Pumpkin, Calm Down

Ah, fall in New Jersey. The leaves are giving off a Pinterest board vibe, the air smells like woodsmoke and impending Halloween chaos, and every farm stand is overflowing with pumpkins, apples,…

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So You’re Still Drowning in Cucumbers and It’s Almost Fall in Jersey—Here’s What to Do

Listen, we’ve all been there. It’s September in New Jersey, the air almost smells like pumpkin spice, and your garden? Yeah, it’s still out here acting like it’s mid-July. You’re standing there…

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Tennessee man sentenced to two years for threats against Marjorie Taylor Greene

Chattanooga, TN – A Tennessee man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting he left a series of violent and profanity-laced threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and…

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Cracker Barrel Caves to MAGA Pressure After Announcing Logo Change and Restaurant Rebranding: The Old Timer Stays

Cracker Barrel halts remodels, keeps ‘Old Timer’ logo after backlash HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good news, New Jersey, if you loved Cracker Barrel the way it was, the company has just announced…

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They Get in But they Can’t Get Out: Commissioner Says County Needs to Fight Greenhead Flies, Huge Wooden Cow and Horse Shaped Traps Proposed

Greenhead fly invasion sparks call for county action on Long Beach Island TOMS RIVER, NJ — The fight against greenhead flies on Long Beach Island took a public turn during a recent…

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Ocean County greenlights major traffic safety upgrades across 5 townships

Toms River, NJ — Traffic patterns across Ocean County are set for a significant overhaul after officials approved a series of safety upgrades, including signal revisions and no-passing zone changes on several…

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