Maryland moves to ban controversial chemicals in food products
Annapolis, MD – A new bill before the Maryland General Assembly could soon make the state one of the first on the East Coast to outlaw a set of controversial food additives…
NY grocery stop brings five figure lottery payday
Take 5 top prize ticket sold in Ogdensburg OGDENSBURG, NY – A routine midday lottery drawing turned profitable in St. Lawrence County after a single Take 5 ticket sold in Ogdensburg matched…
Lottery ticket locks in lifetime lottery payout in NY
Cash4Life second prize ticket sold in Fishkill worth $1000 a week for life FISHKILL, NY – A routine stop at a Fishkill smoke shop turned into a life-changing moment after a single…
Mikie Sherrill goes full Karen and blames Trump after NJ Transit meltdown cripples Monday commute
NEWARK, NJ – A chaotic Monday morning left thousands of New Jersey commuters stranded or delayed after an Amtrak power failure shut down two of NJ Transit’s busiest rail lines — the…
Amtrak wire problem cripples NJ Transit morning commute, service slowly recovering
NEWARK, NJ – Thousands of New Jersey commuters faced major delays Monday morning after an Amtrak overhead wire issue forced a suspension of service on two of NJ Transit’s busiest rail corridors…
Bill would allow fundraising on certain state highways for fire departments, EMS, and nonprofits
ALBANY, NY – Assemblymember William Magnarelli has introduced Assembly Bill A08399, which would permit volunteer fire companies, ambulance services, and nonprofit organizations to solicit donations on low-speed state highways outside of cities…
Beloved Lucille’s Luncheonette hits the market after 50 legendary years
Barnegat, NJ – One of Ocean County’s most iconic roadside landmarks is officially up for sale. Lucille’s Luncheonette, a cherished Pine Barrens staple known for its homemade country cooking and famous pies,…
Three teens indicted in deadly Jersey Shore Pier Village boardwalk shooting
FREEHOLD, NJ – A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted three young men in connection with the fatal June 2025 shooting of an 18-year-old North Brunswick resident at Long Branch’s Pier Village,…
P.F. Chang’s Toms River launches five-course Valentine’s Day feast for two
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Couples and food lovers looking for an indulgent Valentine’s Day experience can find it at P.F. Chang’s this week, as the restaurant chain rolls out a limited-time five-course…
Former NYPD supervisor admits selling crash victims’ data for bribes
NEW YORK, NY – A former New York City Police Department supervisor has pleaded guilty to a federal bribery conspiracy after admitting that she sold the personal information of car accident victims…
Gambino mobster James LaForte pleads guilty in brutal extortion, racketeering case
BROOKLYN, NY – A longtime member of the Gambino organized crime family pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering and violent extortion charges, capping off a sweeping prosecution that dismantled a major…
Long Island coach pleads guilty to exploiting 30 minors in sextortion case
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A former Long Island high school assistant lacrosse coach has pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually exploiting minors after investigators uncovered a scheme in which he threatened…
Akron postal worker accused of $10M USPS bribery and bid-rigging scheme
AKRON, OH – A former U.S. Postal Service employee is facing new federal charges in a wide-ranging bribery and contract-rigging scheme that allegedly funneled multimillion-dollar USPS trucking contracts to favored companies in…
Popular Clothing Outlet Stores Closing Due to Bankruptcy
Neptune, NJ – Eddie Bauer’s North American retail operator, Catalyst Brands, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2026, a move expected to close nearly all of the…
Routine errand turns into lottery payday in Staten Island
One ticket turns routine stop into big Take 5 win on Staten Island Staten Island, NY – A quick visit to a neighborhood shop delivered a five-figure surprise Tuesday night after a…
Medical board moves to boot NJ neurologist
Morris County neurologist suspended as state seeks to revoke medical license Trenton, NJ – A Morris County neurologist has been barred from practicing medicine after state officials said he violated strict conditions…
Violent roommate dispute ends with decades behind bars
East New York woman sentenced to 15 years for violent apartment attack Brooklyn, NY – A pre-dawn burst of gunfire inside an East New York apartment escalated into a knife attack and…
Teen arrested after handgun found in home
Teen parole check in Utica leads to gun arrest and theft charges Utica, NY – What began as a routine parole compliance visit quickly escalated when investigators uncovered a handgun inside a…
Vape shop robbery turns violent on Delaware Avenue
Buffalo vape shop robbery ends with arrest after pistol whipping incident Buffalo, NY – A violent robbery at a Delaware Avenue vape store has led to the arrest of a Buffalo man…
Quick stop leads to big Bronx lottery win
Take 5 top prize ticket sold in the Bronx Bronx, NY – A neighborhood check-cashing business in the Bronx turned into a winning stop Thursday night after a Take 5 ticket matched…
