Four $50K Powerball tickets sold across New York

New Yorkers pocket $200K total in Powerball third prizes ALBANY, NY — Four lottery players across New York each won $50,000 in Monday night’s Powerball drawing, with winning tickets sold in Queens,…

Elderly woman injured in brutal Queens purse-snatching as NYPD hunts suspect

QUEENS, NY – A 75-year-old woman was violently robbed and injured in broad daylight on a busy Flushing street Wednesday morning, and now the NYPD is asking for help identifying the man…

Pole fire shuts down stretch of Route 9 in Forked River as morning traffic snarls

FORKED RIVER, NJ — A pole fire forced a full closure of Route 9 early Thursday between Lighthouse Drive and North Main Street in Forked River, halting morning traffic as emergency crews…

Small-Town Stop Leads to Big Powerball Payday in Pennsylvania

SPRING GROVE, PA – One lucky Powerball® player in York County turned a $1 add-on into a $100,000 payday after Saturday’s drawing. The winning ticket, sold at Rutter’s on North Main Street…

Traffic stop in Wilkes-Barre nabs fugitive wanted in New Jersey

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A routine traffic stop in the area of Academy and South Main Streets on August 9 led to the arrest of a man wanted in New Jersey on serious…

Bar fight in Mount Joy ends with man aiming loaded gun

MOUNT JOY, PA – The late-night shouting match began inside a Mount Joy bar but turned dangerous when a man allegedly pulled out a loaded gun in the parking lot. Just before…

New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County

Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including Manchester, Jackson, Lakewood, Stafford, Bay Head, and…

$1 million winning scratch-off ticket sold in Lackawanna County

SIMSPON, PA — A $1 million-winning All Cash Scratch-Off ticket has been sold in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Beer Express, located at 931…

Car slams into concrete pillar at Wilkes-Barre Public Square injuring three

WILKES-BARRE, PA — Three people were injured early Tuesday after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a concrete pillar at Public Square, police said. Officers responded around 2:22 a.m. to the…

Art, cats, cheese and more as Sunday events light up New Jersey

EDISON, N.J. — From feline fanfare to grilled cheese pairings, New Jersey is packed with family-friendly events this Sunday, July 20, offering food, art, music, and more across the state. The Garden…

No charges filed in Fort Lee police shooting of woman during mental health call

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against Fort Lee Police Officer Tony Pickens, Jr., in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Victoria…

Huddy House Bed and Breakfast offers Victorian charm steps from downtown

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A historic Victorian bed and breakfast in the heart of Toms River is drawing guests looking for a nostalgic retreat with modern comforts, just steps from the town’s…

Hotel meetup ends in arrest for Pa. man in trafficking case

CAERNARVON TWP., Pa. — A Caernarvon Township man has been sentenced to two and a half to five years in state prison, followed by five years of probation, after pleading guilty to…

Deli in East Haven Rings Up $25K Lottery Winner

EAST HAVEN, Conn. — A lucky Hamden resident claimed a $25,000 top prize on the Connecticut Lottery’s Pinball Wizard scratch-off, lottery officials confirmed Tuesday. The winning ticket was purchased at A&N Deli…

Ohio Lottery Player Grabs $50K Cash Plus Prize

MALTA, Ohio — Randy Tompkins II of Beverly is celebrating a $50,000 prize on the Ohio Lottery’s $10 Cash Plus scratch-off, officials announced Wednesday. Tompkins purchased the winning ticket at Par Mar…

New Jersey to Penalize Towns That Don’t Build Affordable Housing by Blocking Community Grants

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly panel has advanced legislation that would tie access to several state grant programs to municipal compliance with affordable housing obligations. The Assembly Housing Committee on…

Freehold bingo blast hits $106K jackpot

TRENTON, N.J. — A Garden State Bingo ticket sold in Freehold delivered a $106,313 payday Thursday, awarding the full Fast Play Progressive jackpot to a Monmouth County player. The $10 winning ticket…

Howard County man wins third major lottery jackpot

MOUNT AIRY, Md. — A Howard County man has scored his third significant Maryland Lottery prize after winning $30,000 on a Keno ticket purchased on June 23. The retired player, who frequently…

Sugar rush coming to Freehold as new dessert shop sets to open

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A new dessert destination is getting ready to open its doors in Freehold. Desserts Unlimited, set to launch at 339 West Main Street (Route 537) in Colonial Plaza, will…

New Jersey’s Holey Highway Fully Reopens

I-80 in Wharton reopens fully as eastbound lanes return ahead of schedule WHARTON, N.J. — All lanes on Interstate 80 eastbound in Morris County are set to reopen Saturday morning, four days…

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