Man stabbed multiple times, killed overnight in Brooklyn park

BROOKLYN — A man died after being found with multiple stab wounds in East New York early Sunday, police said. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was discovered around…

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Land rush in Manchester Township sparks investment boom and political scrutiny

MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. — Manchester Township is rapidly becoming the focus of real estate and development interest in Ocean County, as rising land prices in nearby towns push investors westward in search…

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Asbury Park teen charged in April shooting death of 19-year-old man

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another young man in Asbury Park earlier this year, authorities announced Friday. Jordan I.…

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Epstein-linked note allegedly featuring Trump signature sparks backlash and denials

WASHINGTON — A controversial report describing a bizarre, typewritten note allegedly styled as a fictional conversation between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has triggered heated political fallout and denials from Republican lawmakers.…

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New playground opens at Johnson Park in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has opened a new playground at Johnson Park, featuring modern equipment and ADA-compliant play areas. According to the Jackson Council, the playground includes a zip line, seesaw,…

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Three arrested after explosion destroys porta john in Jackson Township park

Three males were arrested Monday evening after a large explosion destroyed a porta john near Flair Ridge Park in Jackson Township, according to police. At approximately 5:02 p.m., Officers Brown, Fox, Scheuerman,…

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Man charged in fatal Atlantic City shooting outside Shore Park apartments

An Atlantic City man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred last month on the sidewalk outside a city apartment complex. Kelsey Smith, 37, was arrested…

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Toms River Homeless Group Behind Parking Garage Shelter Scour the Woods for New Clients

TOMS RIVER — Days after officials cleared homeless individuals from a downtown parking garage and placed them in housing, a local nonprofit resumed efforts to locate unsheltered residents elsewhere in the area.…

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Three puppies found abandoned near Allaire Park as Monmouth SPCA seeks information

WALL TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County SPCA is asking for the public’s help after three puppies were found abandoned near Allaire State Park over the weekend in poor condition. The puppies were…

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Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Bergen County juvenile charged after falsely reporting accidental shooting in Elmwood Park

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — A 15-year-old boy is facing multiple charges after authorities determined he accidentally shot himself and falsely reported a drive-by shooting, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Wednesday. On…

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Sign welcoming visitors to Berkeley Township in South Seaside Park, some 45 minutes from town hall.

Supreme Court Allows South Seaside Park to Leave Berkeley and Merge with Neighbor to the North

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling allowing the barrier island community of South Seaside Park to deannex from Berkeley Township and annex to…

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Gun-wielding suspect sparks barricade in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a handgun at another individual early Wednesday in Southeast D.C. was arrested after a brief barricade situation at a nearby residence. The incident occurred…

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Man, 19, arrested in fatal Polaris Parkway shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old on Polaris Parkway, according to the Columbus Division of Police. On Tuesday at approximately…

Newark police seek help identifying suspect in Park Avenue stabbing

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stabbed another person in Newark early Sunday morning. Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., said…

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Lightning strike sparks Chestertown house fire as dog rescued from blaze

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — A lightning strike ignited a house fire Monday night in Kent County, causing an estimated $260,000 in damage to a single-family home on Augustine Herman Highway. The fire was…

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Man arrested after lifting SUV with kids inside in Walmart parking lot

DOVER, Del. — A Smyrna man has been arrested and a second suspect remains at large after Delaware State Police say the pair attempted to tow a vehicle with two children inside…

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Truck fire on Route 1 shuts down traffic, sparks hazmat response in Linden

LINDEN, N.J. — A box truck carrying hazardous materials erupted in flames Saturday morning on Route 1, prompting full highway closures, a business evacuation, and a multi-agency hazardous materials response, officials said.…

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Rainy Day Heat and Humidity Sparks Weather Warning for New Jersey

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and southeastern Pennsylvania, warning of dangerously high temperatures and humidity expected on Tuesday.…

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Police investigating apparent suicide at Holmes Run Park in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the death of a man found in Holmes Run Park, officials said. The man was discovered deceased in the park early Thursday morning.…

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New Jersey Restricts Access Island Beach State Park Through Late August Over Birds and Toilets

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bad news for tourists and fishermen alike. Island Beach State Park has gone into a limited access mode because of two ongoing problems and the beaches aren’t expected…

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