Yorktown Heights 7-Eleven becomes the site of a $32K Take 5 jackpot win

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY — A lucky lottery player has won a $32,333 top prize in the Jan. 9 Take 5 Evening drawing with a ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven in Yorktown Heights.…

Newburgh Man Sentenced to Five Years for Gun Possession

GOSHEN, NY — A Newburgh man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for attempting to possess a loaded firearm, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Thursday. Romaine…

Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes

Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes **Newburgh, NY** – Jesus Bravo, 26, a resident of Newburgh, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for violent offenses. On Monday,…

All Eyes on New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim as Laken Riley Migrant Crime Bill Heads to Senate

TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the controversial Laken Riley Act this week, but not without significant opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic delegation, who largely voted against the measure.…

NYPD Threatens Arrest and Jail Time for Those Who Try to Violate City’s New Congestion Tax and Tolls

NEW YORK CITY — New York City police are watching you. If you try to subvert the city’s new congestion tax tolls, they are threatening arrests and jail time. That means any…

New Jersey Eliminates Basic Skills Test for Teacher Certification

New Jersey will no longer require teacher candidates to pass a basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills test for certification starting January 1, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy signed Act 1669 into law…

NJ.com Report: Holland Tunnel’s new decor won’t make you cringe this Christmas

NYC Congestion Tax to Go Live Sunday After Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Court Challenge

NEW YORK — A federal judge has rejected New Jersey’s last-minute legal challenge to New York City’s congestion pricing program, paving the way for tolls to take effect as scheduled on Sunday.…

New Jersey’s bag ban is actually increasing plastic use, waste, and emissions according to study

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s ambitious plastic bag ban, implemented in May 2022, has led to a surprising outcome: a dramatic increase in plastic consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a…

Are New Jersey’s 750,000 Undocumented Immigrants to Blame for Current Affordable Housing Crisis

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is facing an affordable housing crisis, and the state is now forcing towns to build more high-density apartment units after a heartbreaking court decision by a New…

Court blocks MTA’s congestion pricing plan following New Jersey lawsuit

NEWARK, NJ — A federal judge has ruled against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) congestion pricing proposal, delaying its implementation after determining that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) acted improperly in approving…

Woman burned alive by previously deported migrant on NYC subway train was a Toms River, New Jersey resident

NEW YORK CITY — The woman who was burned to death aboard an F train in Brooklyn last week has been identified as Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old resident of Toms River, New…

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Manhattan newsstand

NEW YORK, NY — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a newsstand in Manhattan, the New York Lottery announced. The third-prize-winning ticket for the Dec. 28 drawing was purchased at…

Violent MS-13 Gang Member Wanted for Murder Sought Migrant Sanctuary in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — A Salvadoran national and MS-13 gang member wanted in his home country for aggravated homicide and ties to terrorist organizations was arrested in New Jersey on Dec. 20, according…

New Jersey’s Drone Mystery Enters Second Month as Government Still Has Few Answers

NEWARK, N.J. — For more than a month, New Jersey has been the center of an aerial mystery, with numerous sightings of unidentified drones capturing the attention of residents, officials, and federal…

New Jersey Chinese Restaurants Brace for Rare Hannukah and Christmas Overlap

When Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, it’s a rare convergence that amplifies the festive spirit—and for Jewish families in New Jersey, it adds an extra layer of holiday serendipity. These two holidays…

Christmas Break in New Jersey Offers a Plethora of Family Fun and Entertainment

The holiday season is a magical time in New Jersey, offering a plethora of activities to make your Christmas break truly unforgettable. From twinkling lights to nostalgic experiences, this state has something…

Quick Chek location delivers $50K Powerball prize in Newburgh

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A lucky Powerball player in Newburgh has won a $50,000 third-tier prize in the December 18 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Quick Chek, located at 5258 Route…

FAA Issues Drone Ban Over New Jersey Ahead of Holidays

TRENTON, NJ — Those drones over New Jersey pose no public threat, but the FAA has issued a major drone ban over major cities across the state through mid-January. The Federal Aviation…

New Jersey cop indicted on 22 charges in corruption and drug case

FREEHOLD, N.J. – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 22-count indictment against a former Middletown Township Police Department sergeant accused of abusing his authority, aiding criminal activities, and possessing illegal…

Newspaper Delivery Company Settles New Jersey Case with State for Exploiting Workers

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced a $296,188 settlement with NJ Penn Logistics, LLC, a newspaper delivery company accused of misclassifying over…

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