Stamford crackdown nets 1,700 illegal THC products, arrest in vape sweep targeting sales to minors

STAMFORD, Conn. — A coordinated enforcement effort by Stamford Police and state agencies on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of over 1,700 illegal THC products and one arrest following a sweep of…

New Jersey Man Arrested After Taking Down Donut Shop’s Pride Flag

MATAWAN, N.J. — A Holmdel man was arrested Saturday after allegedly attempting to tear down a Pride flag at a downtown donut shop, returning later to make Nazi salutes and threats to…

Phil Murphy: The Unsung Hero Who Made New Jersey Great Again

TRENTON, NJ – MMove over, MAGA hats—Governor Phil Murphy has been quietly making New Jersey great again in his own inimitable way. Sure, his methods might’ve ruffled a few feathers (and bank…

North Carolina man wins huge jackpot in Virginia

DANVILLE, VA — A spur-of-the-moment stop at a Danville convenience store turned into a life-changing moment for a Greensboro man who won $1 million on a Virginia Lottery scratcher ticket. Edward Daye…

Kent store sells big winning scratch-off

KENT, OH — A lucky Ohio Lottery player scored a $20,000 prize after purchasing a VIP Millions scratch-off ticket at a Kent retailer, officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket was sold at…

Laurelville woman wins $500K top prize on scratch-off

LAURELVILLE, OH — A lucky player in Laurelville claimed a $500,000 top prize after purchasing a winning ticket from the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Platinum Jackpot scratch-off game, officials announced Monday. The winning…

Toms River shooter gets five years in prison for firing at vehicle and injuring man.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 20-year-old Toms River man has been sentenced to New Jersey State Prison following his guilty pleas to aggravated assault and a weapons offense stemming from a 2024…

Richmond police seek person of interest in fatal hit-and-run

RICHMOND, VA — Authorities are searching for a man linked to a fatal collision last month on West Main Street, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver who fled…

This New Jersey City Has Declared Itself “Palestine of America”

Paterson, New Jersey, has been dubbed the “Palestine of America” by local leaders, reflecting the city’s growing Palestinian and Muslim identity. The proclamation came during a Ramadan kickoff event on February 28th,…

Winning lottery ticket worth over $32K sold in Holbrook

HOLBROOK, NY – A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $32,794.50 was sold in Holbrook for the March 11 evening drawing. The ticket was purchased at 50% Off Cards & Gifts, located…

Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Know Before You Go

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — The Asbury Park Police Department has announced road closures and parking restrictions for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set to take place Sunday, March 9, at 1…

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Fatal pedestrian crash shuts down I-70 westbound in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fatal accident involving a pedestrian has forced the closure of Interstate 70 westbound at Brice Road, with the shutdown expected to continue into the early morning rush hour,…

New Jersey Seeks to Punish Towns for Not Building Massive Urban Housing Projects by Denying State Funds

TRENTON, N.J. — If your town is fighting the state of New Jersey over their affordable housing mandate, Trenton is ready to punish your community. The state has drafted legislation that will…

Powerball brings $50,000 luck to players in Huntington and New City

NEW YORK — Two lucky Powerball players in New York are each $50,000 richer after winning third-tier prizes in the February 17 drawing. The winning tickets were sold at Link Park, located…

Carroll County 7-Eleven sells winning Powerball ticket worth $50K

UNION BRIDGE, MD — A Carroll County lottery player is celebrating a $50,000 Powerball win after purchasing a $2 quick-pick ticket for the Jan. 25 drawing. The longtime player, who goes by…

Carroll County woman wins $50,000 Powerball prize

UNION BRIDGE, MD — A Carroll County woman is celebrating a $50,000 Powerball win after purchasing a $2 quick-pick ticket at a local 7-Eleven. The longtime lottery player, who chose to remain…

Bergen County player hits massive $1.065 million jackpot in Jersey Cash 5

TRENTON — A lottery player in Bergen County won a $1,065,447 jackpot in Wednesday’s Jersey Cash 5 drawing after purchasing the winning ticket at Fairlawn News Shop on Fairlawn Avenue. The winning…

Two Pennsylvania Lottery players hit $653K jackpot

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Two jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash tickets totaling $653,786 were sold over the weekend in Berks and Franklin counties, lottery officials announced Monday. A ticket sold…

Asbury Park Lottery Player Wins $25K with Colossal Crossword Ticket

ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A lucky lottery player in Asbury Park won $25,000 with a Colossal Crossword ticket purchased at AIO Super Store, located at 715 Main Street, New Jersey Lottery officials…

Freeport bodega sells a winning TAKE 5 ticket worth over $36K

FREEPORT, N.Y. — A lucky TAKE 5 player is holding a top-prize ticket worth $36,262 after Wednesday’s evening drawing, with the winning ticket sold at Bodega Familia on North Main Street. The…

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