Bronx couple bags $1M lottery win with gas station ticket
Bronx duo hits jackpot in $1M Erie Canal lottery raffle win BRONX, NY — A Bronx couple scored big when their ticket was one of 15 selected in the New York Lottery’s…
Troopers and firefighters rescue woman and dog from icy canal in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. – A morning walk turned dangerous Saturday when a woman and her dog fell through the ice near the barge canal in the city’s Industrial Park, prompting a dramatic…
Two teens charged in fatal shooting of Bronx girl in Midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY – Two teenage males have been charged in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Kimberly Olimos, a Bronx resident found fatally wounded inside a Midtown Manhattan apartment complex…
Two shooting scenes one suspect DC teen arrested
Teen arrested in connection with two late-night DC shootings WASHINGTON, DC – A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with two separate shootings in the District that occurred days apart in…
Menendez booted from Jersey politics for life after bribery rap
Menendez banned for life from holding public office in New Jersey after federal conviction TRENTON, NJ — In a dramatic legal downfall for one of New Jersey’s most prominent political figures, former…
Two Bronx men charged in Lower East Side hate crime attack against immigrant
New York, N.Y. – Two Bronx residents have been charged in connection with a hate-fueled attack on a 26-year-old man outside a Lower East Side building in September, police said. Kevin Tellez,…
Brooklyn man gets 22 years to life for stabbing death of pregnant wife
BROOKLYN, NY – A Williamsburg man was sentenced Monday to 22 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing his pregnant wife in their apartment, a sentence that will run consecutively to…
Man dragged vehicle owner while fleeing stolen car arrest in North Tonawanda
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – A 23-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly stealing a vehicle and dragging its owner during a failed confrontation on Webster Street. The incident happened around…
Holiday tree lighting to shut down DC streets Saturday
Street closures and parking restrictions set for CityCenterDC tree lighting Saturday Washington, DC – Holiday festivities in the District will bring temporary street closures and parking restrictions this Saturday as CityCenterDC hosts…
Stabbing suspect charged with murder of 80-year-old NYC man inside Washington Heights apartment
NEW YORK, NY – A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say an 80-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning inside an apartment on…
Brooklyn teen sentenced to 18 years to life for killing 15-year-old in park shooting
BROOKLYN, NY – A Fort Greene teenager has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 15-year-old Unique Smith as the victim sat in a Downtown Brooklyn park…
Big East Region youth football championships kick off in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Youth football teams from across the East Coast are converging in Ocean County this weekend for the Big East Region American Youth Football and Cheer Championships at Toms…
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…
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…