PA lawmakers push for ranked choice voting to replace traditional plurality elections

HARRISBURG, PA – Seeking to reduce polarization and strengthen voter confidence, Representatives Christopher Rabb and John Inglis III are introducing legislation that would let Pennsylvania counties and municipalities adopt ranked choice voting…

Off-duty NYPD cop charged in child endangerment and contempt case

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested late Thursday night in Manhattan on charges connected to child endangerment and criminal contempt. Authorities said the arrest took place around 9:42…

Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride

NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…

Berkeley gas station raided after probe into illegal THC and flavored vape sales

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a Bayville gas station ended with police seizing hundreds of prohibited vape and THC products. Detectives executed a court-approved search warrant at the Sinclair…

Poughkeepsie man arrested after fleeing traffic stop with loaded stolen gun and drugs

Cops find loaded gun and narcotics after suspect flees NY traffic stop Poughkeepsie, NY – A traffic stop turned into a brief police pursuit Monday afternoon when a Poughkeepsie man attempted to…

Erin Stewart launches bid for Connecticut governor, pledges to go against “Clowns in Hartford”

New Britain, CT – Longtime New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially entered the race for governor, announcing her candidacy as a Republican challenger with a message centered on change, fiscal responsibility, and…

Queens gang takedown: 32 alleged members of ‘Bad-Co Ballout’ indicted in largest bust in borough history

Queens, NY – A year-long investigation into a violent Queens gang culminated Thursday with the indictment of 32 alleged members of the “Bad-Co Ballout” crew, accused of committing a string of shootings…

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White House Jobs report Shows Growth in U.S. Employment Rate

Washington, DC – The White House declared “major progress” Thursday after new data showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, more than double economists’ forecasts, with nearly all gains coming…

What Happened? Nvidia stock price fueled short market rally, but that quickly ended

New York, NY – A furious early rally on Wall Street fizzled out Thursday as excitement over Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings reversed, sending major indexes sharply lower by the closing bell. The Dow…

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Teen’s abuse mishandled by Yates County investigator who faced little punishment, report finds

PENN YAN, NY – A Yates County sheriff’s investigator who failed to act on a teenage girl’s rape allegations and later faced minimal discipline is drawing renewed scrutiny after the victim was…

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested on misconduct and touching charges

QUEENS, NY – An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Wednesday night in Queens on allegations involving misconduct and inappropriate contact with a minor, police said. The arrest occurred…

Subway slasher attacks two men on Queens train platform before fleeing

QUEENS, NY – Two men were slashed in a violent daylight attack on a busy subway platform in Kew Gardens on Wednesday afternoon. The assaults happened around 3:15 p.m. on the southbound…

Police swarm Dover woods after cries for help reported

Search underway in Dover after reports of person yelling for help in woods DOVER, NY — New York State Police are actively searching a wooded area in the Town of Dover after…

DoorDash driver charged after allegedly filming unconscious man during delivery

Oswego, NY – A 23-year-old DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly recording an unconscious, partially unclothed man during a food delivery and posting the footage online. Olivia Henderson, who also creates…

Brooklyn man targeted with anti-Jewish slurs in Clark Street hate incident

BROOKLYN, NY – A 57-year-old man walking on Clark Street was targeted with anti-Jewish remarks Tuesday morning in what police are investigating as a hate incident. The confrontation occurred around 11:55 a.m.…

Elderly 82-year-old woman attacked in Manhattan street attack

NEW YORK, NY – An 82-year-old woman was shoved to the ground Wednesday afternoon during an unprovoked street encounter on Manhattan’s East Side. The assault occurred around 3:20 p.m. in front of…

Thief hits Queens trade school twice, steals $87K in copper pipes

Queens, NY – A brazen burglar is being sought after targeting the same Long Island City trade school twice in less than a month, making off with tens of thousands of dollars…

Georgia man charged in $982K Bergen County crypto money laundering case

HACKENSACK, NJ – A 39-year-old Georgia man has been charged in connection with a nearly $1 million money laundering scheme uncovered after a 15-month financial crimes investigation, authorities announced Monday. Bergen County…

NYPD officer shot in face during Brownsville standoff, suspect found dead

BROOKLYN, NY – A New York City police officer was shot in the face Monday morning during a confrontation with a homicide suspect in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. The officer’s injuries…

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Nyc school safety officer arrested on weapon and driving charges

Brooklyn, NY – An off-duty New York City employee was taken into custody late Friday after police reported finding multiple weapons during a vehicle stop in the 77th Precinct. Officials said the…

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