U.S. captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in large-scale strike announced by President Trump

Caracas, Venezuela – The United States carried out a large-scale military strike against Venezuela early Saturday, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in an overnight operation confirmed by both…

Queens liquor store ticket delivers big win

Queens liquor store sells $16K winning TAKE 5 ticket on New Year’s Day CORONA, NY — A lucky lottery player kicked off the new year with a $16,894 win after purchasing a…

Lucky Bleecker Street ticket scores $1M lottery prize

Manhattan lottery player scores $1K a week for life in New Year’s Eve CASH4LIFE drawing NEW YORK, NY — A lucky ticket sold at a Manhattan café has scored its holder a…

Brooklyn police searching for 12-year-old boy missing from Blake Avenue home

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his East New York home earlier this week. Authorities said Brandon James was…

Toms River Council rejects mayor’s call to cut ties with insurance firm under state investigation

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River council members aligned with former Mayor Mo Hill have voted to block Mayor Dan Rodrick’s attempt to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and cut ties…

Port Authority tolls to rise January 4 with drivers without E-ZPass paying double

NEW YORK, N.Y. – It just keeps getting worse for drivers in New Jersey, as tolls have become the new tax on hard-working commuters in 2026. The Port Authority of New York…

Brooklyn ends year with record-low murders and shootings in borough history

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday that 2025 marked the safest year in the borough’s history, with record-setting declines in murders, shootings, and shooting victims — capping a…

Jeffries dodges Epstein question as scrutiny over political ties resurfaces

Washington, DC – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to directly answer a question in November about an allegation raised by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer that Jeffries had accepted money…

Scratch-off winner scores $50K at Rye Brook convenience shop

Rye Brook store sells $50K winning Money Bags lottery ticket Rye Brook, NY – A lucky lottery player has scored a $50,000 win after purchasing a “Money Bags” ticket at 401 Putnam…

Local journalist honored for top county government coverage by NJ Society of Professional Journalists

NEWARK, NJ – Stephanie Faughnan of JerseyShoreOnline.com has been awarded first place for Best Coverage of County Government in the 2025 New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists (NJ-SPJ) Excellence in Journalism Awards.…

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Long Island gas station

$50K Powerball ticket sold at Hempstead gas station in latest drawing Hempstead, NY – A Powerball player in Hempstead just landed a $50,000 payday after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket for the Saturday,…

Quiet NY town buzzes after lottery hit at corner store

Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at Carmel convenience store nets $16K payday CARMEL, NY – A lucky lottery player has scored big in Putnam County after purchasing a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket…

Brooklyn meat market serves up big winning lottery ticket

Brooklyn deli sells winning TAKE 5 ticket worth over $19K BROOKLYN, NY – One lucky New York Lottery player is holding a ticket worth $19,303 after purchasing a top-prize winning TAKE 5…

Blakeman blasts Mamdani over transition team activist who called police murderers

Albany, NY – Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is demanding that New York City Mayor-elect Zohra Mamdani immediately remove a transition team member accused of making anti-police remarks,…

Off-duty NYPD auto body worker arrested in Queens on assault and strangulation charges

QUEENS, N.Y. – An off-duty New York City Police Department employee was arrested late Saturday night in Queens following an alleged domestic incident, authorities said. Police reported that at approximately 10:15 p.m.,…

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Bronx woman fatally stabbed inside Ogden Avenue apartment, two in custody

BRONX, N.Y. – A 30-year-old woman was killed late Saturday night after being stabbed multiple times inside a Bronx apartment, police said. New York City Police officers responded around 10:03 p.m. to…

NFL drops the ball on Christmas week football as fans blast seven-streaming-service chaos

NEW YORK, N.Y. – NFL fans hoping to relax with wall-to-wall football this Christmas week are discovering that keeping up with every game now requires a staggering seven separate streaming and cable…

Man slashed in head during fight on Manhattan subway train

NEW YORK, NY – A 38-year-old man was slashed in the head during a violent dispute aboard a southbound 6 train at the 51st Street–Lexington Avenue station on Saturday afternoon, police said.…

FirstEnergy reaches $275 million settlement in Ohio utility cases

AKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy Corp. announced Friday that its Ohio electric companies — Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, and The Illuminating Company — have reached a $275 million settlement resolving multiple proceedings before…

Ohio Kroger shopper hits $1M Powerball prize

$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Cincinnati Kroger store in record-breaking drawing Cincinnati, OH – One lucky Ohio player is waking up a millionaire after matching five numbers in the December 24…

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