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New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor

Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…

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Sherrill Unveils Aggressive Housing Plan, Faces Questions on Cabinet Diversity and Development Strategy

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday rolled out what she called one of the most aggressive housing strategies in the nation, signing an executive order aimed at boosting…

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Jeopardy Star Jamie Ding Earns $880K—Still Not Enough to Buy a Home and Live Comfortably in Most of New Jersey

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Jamie Ding’s historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy! turned him into one of the quiz show’s all-time top performers, earning him approximately $880,000 and national recognition. But despite the…

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Point Pleasant Police to Call for High School Senior Assassin Game Has Gone Too Far After Crash

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — Safety concerns tied to a popular “Senior Assassin” game have prompted a joint warning from local officials, who say student behavior in the community has escalated beyond…

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New Hope PrideFest 2026 Brings 9 Days of Events, 15,000 Visitors to PA–NJ River Towns

New Hope, PA — A nine-day Pride celebration spanning two states is set to draw more than 15,000 people to the Delaware River waterfront this May, as New Hope and Lambertville prepare…

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Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks

Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related…

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Man Shot Multiple Times in North Philadelphia Leaves 35-Year-Old Fighting for Life

Philadelphia, PA — A 35-year-old man is in extremely critical condition after being shot multiple times Tuesday evening near North 22nd Street and West Lippincott Street, marking another violent incident in North…

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Gas station stop turns into surprise lottery win in Naugatuck

Lucky $10K scratch-off win lands at Naugatuck gas station Naugatuck, CT — A lottery ticket sold at a local gas station delivered a $10,000 prize after a player hit a win on…

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North End burglary spree cracked as suspect nabbed with drugs and knife

Two break-ins one suspect and a midnight arrest in Boston Boston, MA — A series of early-morning break-ins across Boston’s North End has been linked to a single suspect now in custody…

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Stony Point Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Killing Victim, Burning Car with Body Inside

New City, NY — A Rockland County man will spend 17 years in state prison after admitting to fatally shooting another man and setting a car on fire with the victim inside…

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Virginia Beach Robbery Suspect Arrested in New York, Linked to Maryland Store Shooting

Virginia Beach, VA — A 46-year-old woman accused of armed robbery in Virginia is now in custody after being tracked to New York, where investigators say she was also identified as the…

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Toms River GOP Club Leader, Police Dept. Employee Arrested on Assault Charge, Held in Ocean County Jail

Toms River, NJ — A local Republican club leader is being held without bail after authorities charged him with assault in Ocean County, according to jail records filed Monday. Michael Anthony Mailot,…

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Jackson Township Mayor Announces Plan to Seize 129 Properties for Alleged $14.2 Million in Unpaid Taxes

JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township’s Republican leaders are ready to seize 129 private properties as officials say they are moving to recover more than $14.2 million in unpaid property taxes across 129…

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New Jersey to pay millions while NYC gets the spotlight during ‘New York’ World Cup

NJ Taxpayers Fund $60M World Cup Costs at MetLife While NYC Branding Dominates Spotlight Trenton, NJ — New Jersey is committing more than $60 million in public spending to host 2026 World…

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New Jersey Congresswoman: “Eliminate the President Right Now” Ahead of Third Failed Assassination Attempt

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman’s “Eliminate” Remark on Trump Sparks Backlash as Clip Circulates Online Washington, D.C. — An April comment being shared on social media from U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is…

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NYPD Sgt. Wants 100,000 Women Wearing Hijabs in Department

New York, NY — A resurfaced video circulating Monday shows an unidentified NYPD officer stating the department hopes to see “another 100,000 ladies wearing hijabs,” a comment that has reignited discussion around…

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Maryland DUI crash kills 78-year-old man, driver sentenced to 9 years

A high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash on a Carroll County highway ended in a fatal head-on collision and a prison sentence for the driver, prosecutors said. WESTMINSTER, MD – A Maryland woman has been…

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Monroe County woman gets 25 years to life for sister’s killing and river disposal

A sentencing closes a case that unraveled across a quiet village and the Genesee River. ROCHESTER, NY – A Monroe County woman was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in prison…