Garden State grind hits NJ commuters with massive delays and lane closures

Evening rush hour across New Jersey dragged into chaos Thursday as multiple traffic disruptions slowed or stopped movement on key highways and crossings into New York City. A traffic signal malfunction on…

13 charged in Hudson County cocaine trafficking bust involving public employees

HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — Thirteen individuals, including multiple public employees, have been arrested following a six-month narcotics investigation that uncovered a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation in Hudson County, authorities announced Thursday. Hudson…

Flushing player cashes in on lottery ticket

A TAKE 5 player scored a top prize of $18,239.50 in Wednesday’s midday drawing after purchasing their winning ticket in Flushing, lottery officials said. The winning ticket was sold at ARP News,…

Small town shop turns one player into $30K winner

A single TAKE 5 player scored a top prize of $30,986.50 in Tuesday night’s drawing after purchasing their winning ticket in Pomona, officials said. The ticket was sold at MT Ivy Country…

Utica parolee busted after hiding 20 drug baggies in mouth during police booking

A man under state parole supervision was arrested Tuesday after police say he discarded 20 baggies of suspected drugs during a prior booking at the Utica Police Department. Steven Brown, 49, of…

Four men charged in Edgewater armed robbery after year-long investigation

EDGEWATER, N.J. — Four men have been charged in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred in Edgewater in June 2024, following a year-long multi-agency investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…

Jackson Township’s Matt Thaiss enters midgame trade chaos as Rays send Caballero to Yankees

NEW YORK — In one of the most memorable midgame trades of this year’s MLB deadline, Jackson Township’s own Matt Thaiss found himself at the center of a surprising lineup shift as…

Follow the money: How Political Corruption Works in Ocean County and How Some Towns Have Had Enough

by Geri Bahar, Letter to the Editor William Mark Felt, (1913-2008) was a 30-year FBI veteran who was loyal to J. Edgar Hoover and rose to the position of Deputy Director. He…

Mechanical issues cancel NJ Transit trains and delay service into Penn Station Friday

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced cancellations and delays Friday morning across multiple lines, with mechanical issues sidelining trains and congestion affecting service into and out of Penn Station New York.…

Trees and poles block major NJ roadways as crashes and delays snarl Friday commute

NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters faced heavy delays and multiple road closures across New Jersey on Friday morning, as a series of incidents impacted traffic on major highways and local routes. A downed…

Brooklyn gang case ends with 53rd and final conviction in massive federal takedown

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The final defendant in a years-long federal case targeting the violent Brooklyn-based Bully Gang has pleaded guilty, bringing the total number of convictions to 53, federal authorities announced Thursday.…

Bronx man gets 15 years for shooting that hit 5-year-old girl during vigil gunfire

NEW YORK — A Bronx man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Tuesday for illegally possessing ammunition in a 2023 shooting that injured a 5-year-old girl, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton…

Big payday for lottery winners in Clifton Park and Manhattan

ALBANY, N.Y. — Two lucky players hit the top prize in the July 29 TAKE 5 Evening drawing, each winning $14,778.50, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning tickets were sold…

Popular Energy Drink Recalled After Cans Filled with Alcoholic High Noon Vodka Seltzer Instead

NEW YORK – If you’re feeling a little more energized from your energy drink this week, there’s a good reason why. You could be drinking vodka seltzer instead. High Noon has announced…

Brooklyn duo busted for staging car crashes in NYC insurance scam

QUEENS, NY – Two Brooklyn men have been charged with staging multiple car crashes on New York City highways as part of a scheme to file fraudulent insurance claims, prosecutors said. According…

Winning lottery tickets sold in Manhattan and Clifton Park

ALBANY, NY – Two lucky New York Lottery players are each $14,778.50 richer after hitting the top prize in the July 29 TAKE 5 evening drawing. The winning tickets were sold at…

Crashes and Delays stretch miles on Parkway and Turnpike in NJ morning gridlock

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A series of incidents and heavy congestion brought major disruptions to New Jersey’s highways Tuesday morning, impacting drivers across several counties. A crash on US 206 northbound in Bedminster…

Animal rights groups call for max penalty after NYC dog set on fire

Man arrested after pit bull set on fire in Queens as animal groups demand maximum penalty NEW YORK — A suspect is in custody after surveillance footage captured a dog being doused…

Maryland joins 23-state lawsuit against Trump law defunding Planned Parenthood

Maryland AG sues Trump administration over law defunding Planned Parenthood BALTIMORE — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 23 states filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a key provision…

Honduran fugitive wanted for femicide deported from Philadelphia after illegal reentry

Honduran fugitive deported again after arrest in New York PHILADELPHIA — A Honduran national wanted in his home country for aggravated femicide and other violent crimes has been deported from the United…

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