Bronx lands winning lottery ticket
A lucky ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched all five numbers in Friday night’s drawing BRONX, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched…
First Full Day of Summer Brings Heavy Delays Across North Jersey, Hudson River Crossings
Commuters faced lengthy backups Monday morning as police activity on the George Washington Bridge, a water main break on Route 17, and heavy rush-hour traffic snarled major roadways throughout North Jersey. The…
Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan
Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…
Sleeping Subway Rider Robbed of Cell Phone on N Train Near 59th Street, NYPD Says
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing a man’s cell phone as he slept aboard a northbound N train before fleeing through a Manhattan subway station. The NYPD is asking…
Explosions Shake North Tonawanda Neighborhood as Suspect Surrenders During Police Operation
A police operation involving North Tonawanda detectives and New York State Police ended with a suspect surrendering after authorities deployed flashbang devices at a residence on Vandervoort Street. A large law enforcement…
Massive Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Church, Nearly 200 FDNY Members Respond to 3-Alarm Blaze
A fast-moving fire ripped through a church on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn on Friday, prompting a massive FDNY response that brought nearly 200 firefighters and EMS personnel to the scene. FDNY crews…
Bronx House Fire Triggers Wall Collapse as Nearly 200 FDNY Members Battle 3-Alarm Blaze
A massive three-alarm fire tore through a three-story home in the Bronx on Friday, prompting a large FDNY response and a defensive firefighting operation after part of the building collapsed. Nearly 200…
Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…
Armed Fugitive Accused of Killing His Aunt in Woodstown Captured After Multi-County Manhunt
A 27-year-old murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of his aunt was arrested in Camden after a multi-agency manhunt that prosecutors say ended with him still carrying a firearm. A Woodstown…
Port Authority Supervisor Accused of Faking Work Hours, Collecting Pay for Time Not Worked
A Port Authority maintenance supervisor is accused of falsifying records to collect unearned wages and providing false employment information to a financial institution, according to prosecutors. A Port Authority of New York…
Camden Man Charged in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose After Investigators Uncover Drug Deal Text Messages
A Camden man is accused of supplying the fentanyl that caused a Magnolia resident’s fatal overdose after detectives uncovered text messages and a voicemail linking him to the victim. A year-long investigation…
Three Suspects Sought After Man Stabbed During Assault on West 125th Street in Manhattan
A 37-year-old man was stabbed in the shoulder after being attacked by three suspects following a dispute on West 125th Street, according to the NYPD. Police are searching for three unidentified individuals…
Stony Brook University Student Ran Meth Operation From Dorm Room, Prosecutors Say
A Stony Brook University student has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges after investigators allege he sold methamphetamine disguised as Adderall from his campus dorm room. A 20-year-old Stony Brook University…
NJ Transit, Gov. Sherrill Urge Commuters to Work From Home During World Cup Match Days
New Jersey officials are encouraging residents to work remotely or adjust travel schedules on FIFA World Cup match days as large crowds head to MetLife Stadium and transit systems face increased demand.…
Pet Food Recall Expanded Nationwide as FDA Warns of Possible Vitamin Deficiency Risk
Go Raw LLC has expanded a nationwide recall of Steve’s Real Food Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe after testing identified potentially low levels of thiamine, an essential vitamin for cats and dogs. A Utah-based…
$50K Powerball winner sold at Manhattan convenience store
Winning Powerball ticket worth $50K was purchased at an Upper East Side convenience store MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket sold at a Manhattan convenience store matched enough numbers in Wednesday night’s…
Woodhaven Boulevard store sells winning lottery ticket
Queens neighborhood becomes home to New York Lottery’s latest TAKE 5 top-prize winner REGO PARK, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at a Rego Park business matched all five numbers…
Brooklyn Mother, Boyfriend Indicted in Death of 3-Year-Old Boy Beaten and Starved
Prosecutors allege a Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend caused the death of 3-year-old Kyng Davis through repeated abuse, neglect, starvation, and dehydration. A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been indicted on…
NJ Transit Fares Set to Rise 3% on July 1 as Agency Blames COVID-19 Pandemic for Financial Woes
The latest fare hike is part of an automatic annual increase approved by the NJ Transit Board as the agency continues to address budget pressures and lower-than-expected ridership recovery. NJ Transit riders…
NJ Transit Spent and Wasted $26 Million on World Cup Transitway That Never Happened
NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…
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