Lucky TAKE 5 ticket worth $29K sold in Newburgh
NEWBURGH, NY — A winning TAKE 5 ticket from the Jan. 21 evening drawing has made one Newburgh lottery player $29,469 richer. The New York Lottery confirmed the top-prize ticket was sold…
Front Royal man wins $100K in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle
FRONT ROYAL, VA — Brandon Jones was left in disbelief after learning he had won $100,000 in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. Jones, a security officer from Front Royal, is one of…
Man indicted in New Windsor domestic violence stabbing case
GOSHEN, N.Y. — A New Windsor man has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection with a violent domestic incident earlier this month, Orange County District Attorney David M.…
New Jersey Sanctuary State Policies At Risk After New ICE Directive Expands Reach of Agents
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s status as a sanctuary state could soon be tested after an order by The Department of Homeland Security removing sanctuary safety from places once viewed as immigration…
Nineteen States to Raise Flag For Inauguration Day, New Jersey isn’t One of Them
TRENTON, NJ — Nineteen states announced that they would raise their flags to full staff on Monday for the inauguration of Donald Trump, despite the national half-staff order following the death of…
NJ Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill urges DHS to extend Illegal Migrant Protection in New Jersey Ahead of Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has issued an urgent appeal to outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans living in…
Trump vows to release full report on mysterious New Jersey drones on first day in office
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump pledged to release a comprehensive report on the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey if he returns to the White House, criticizing officials for…
Feds Say New Jersey AG’s Office Did Not Participate in Disgraced Senator’s Bribery and Criminal Interference
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that an internal inquiry found no evidence of misconduct within the Attorney General’s Office related to the federal indictment of…
New Jersey Attorney General Announces Charges in $3.4 Million Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Scheme
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday that 25 individuals and four companies have been charged for their alleged involvement in a large-scale diesel fuel theft operation…
NYPD announces new vehicle pursuit policy to prioritize public safety
NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced sweeping changes to the NYPD’s vehicle pursuit policy on Tuesday, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce risks to…
Tuesday morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening across New Jersey’s roadways
NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays this morning as heavy traffic slows major highways and bridge crossings. As of 8:25 a.m., westbound I-280 is experiencing delays from…
Yorktown Heights 7-Eleven becomes the site of a $32K Take 5 jackpot win
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY — A lucky lottery player has won a $32,333 top prize in the Jan. 9 Take 5 Evening drawing with a ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven in Yorktown Heights.…
Newburgh Man Sentenced to Five Years for Gun Possession
GOSHEN, NY — A Newburgh man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for attempting to possess a loaded firearm, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Thursday. Romaine…
Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes
Newburgh Resident Receives 19-Year Prison Sentence for Violent Crimes **Newburgh, NY** – Jesus Bravo, 26, a resident of Newburgh, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for violent offenses. On Monday,…
All Eyes on New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim as Laken Riley Migrant Crime Bill Heads to Senate
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the controversial Laken Riley Act this week, but not without significant opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic delegation, who largely voted against the measure.…
NYPD Threatens Arrest and Jail Time for Those Who Try to Violate City’s New Congestion Tax and Tolls
NEW YORK CITY — New York City police are watching you. If you try to subvert the city’s new congestion tax tolls, they are threatening arrests and jail time. That means any…
New Jersey Eliminates Basic Skills Test for Teacher Certification
New Jersey will no longer require teacher candidates to pass a basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills test for certification starting January 1, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy signed Act 1669 into law…
NYC Congestion Tax to Go Live Sunday After Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Court Challenge
NEW YORK — A federal judge has rejected New Jersey’s last-minute legal challenge to New York City’s congestion pricing program, paving the way for tolls to take effect as scheduled on Sunday.…
New Jersey’s bag ban is actually increasing plastic use, waste, and emissions according to study
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s ambitious plastic bag ban, implemented in May 2022, has led to a surprising outcome: a dramatic increase in plastic consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, according to a…
Are New Jersey’s 750,000 Undocumented Immigrants to Blame for Current Affordable Housing Crisis
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is facing an affordable housing crisis, and the state is now forcing towns to build more high-density apartment units after a heartbreaking court decision by a New…