Brooklyn killer faces mother of woman she shot during candlelight vigil

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Claudia Banton, 46, appeared in a Brooklyn courtroom Monday to face the mother of Delia Johnson, the woman she was convicted of fatally shooting during a candlelight vigil in…

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Queens man pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting two NYPD officers during East Elmhurst arrest

QUEENS, NY — Bernardo Raul Castro Mata pleaded guilty on Wednesday to attempted murder and assault charges after shooting two NYPD officers during a confrontation in East Elmhurst in June. Queens District…

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Dashcam captures moment dump truck slams into South Jersey home

WOODBURY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Emergency crews responded to a chaotic scene Tuesday afternoon after a dump truck veered off the road and slammed into a house in Gloucester County, trapping the driver…

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

Three Aryan Brotherhood leaders sentenced in federal racketeering case, two get life for murder

WASHINGTON — Three high-ranking members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were sentenced Monday for racketeering conspiracy involving murder, drug trafficking, and other violent crimes committed from within California prisons. Francis Clement,…

Bronx shooting leaves one dead, two suspects arrested on murder charges

BRONX, N.Y. — A 35-year-old man was fatally shot and another injured in a Bronx shooting that led to the arrest of two suspects on Monday, according to the NYPD. Officers responded…

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Spadea starts final GOP debate for NJ governor swinging at President Trump

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea opened the final primary debate by criticizing President Donald Trump for endorsing his opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, calling the move misguided and…

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Pizza Inn launches $8 all-you-can-eat summer buffet deal through July 27

DALLAS, Texas — Pizza Inn has introduced a nationwide summer buffet promotion offering an all-you-can-eat experience for just $8 at participating locations, Monday through Friday, now through July 27. Dubbed the “I…

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Man hits quarter million dollar jackpot, tells wife: I won some money

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — A routine online ticket purchase turned into a six-figure jackpot for Jerry Phillips, who matched all five numbers in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game to…

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Middletown mayor Tony Perry backs Ciattarelli: He’s the best candidate for the Governor’s office

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry formally endorsed Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday night, declaring Republican rival Bill Spadea’s campaign “over” following former President Donald Trump’s high-profile endorsement of Ciattarelli in New…

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New Jersey launches new library system for state prisons

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Corrections has partnered with national non-profit Freedom Reads to install 37 Freedom Libraries in two state correctional facilities, part of a broader initiative to…

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New Jersey high school artist wins congressional competition with stunning Marilyn Monroe charcoal portrait

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Ocean City High School sophomore Gillian Acocella has earned first place in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District with her charcoal portrait of…

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Brooklyn driver charged for deadly crash that killed 62-year-old woman

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection with a January crash that killed a 62-year-old woman at a busy intersection in Sheepshead Bay, police said. Ahmet Yildirim, 28,…

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Brunswick man bags 20 grand with scratch-off

BRUNSWICK, Ohio — A Brunswick resident scored a $20,000 prize playing the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game, officials confirmed Friday. The winning ticket was purchased at Sheetz #552, located at 9037…

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Teen Chaos at NJ Mall: Lawmaker Demands Action After TikTok-Fueled Pop-Up Party Turns Violent

Pop-up party brawl at Menlo Park Mall prompts renewed push for incitement legislation EDISON, N.J. — A weekend pop-up party at Menlo Park Mall escalated into a large-scale brawl involving more than…

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Renting your pool for cash has become a thing in some parts of New Jersey

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Swimply, the private pool-sharing platform, is preparing for its biggest swim season yet with a projected 2 million users expected to use the service this summer, including 100,000 families.…

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Middlesex County students win top honors in statewide drug-free art contest

MILLBURN, N.J. — Two Middlesex County fourth graders have been named statewide winners in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s 2025 “Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs” contest, the…

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Hudson Valley groups march through Middletown to protest genocide in Gaza

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Middletown on Sunday to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba and call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing attention to the humanitarian…

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Winning lottery ticket sold at smoke shop in Massapequa

Massapequa, NY — A TAKE 5 lottery player is holding a ticket worth $17,175.50 after hitting the top prize in Sunday’s midday drawing, with the winning ticket sold at a local smoke…

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New Jersey police expect more teen disturbances as summer nears after mall brawl

EDISON, N.J. — Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after a large-scale brawl broke out at Menlo Park Mall, prompting police and state officials to raise concerns about escalating youth disturbances across…

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Late-night scroll turns into $171K jackpot in VA

BASTIAN, Va. — A late-night bout of insomnia turned into a six-figure windfall for Melanie Peery, who won a $171,381 jackpot playing the Virginia Lottery’s Virginia Bonus Wheel online instant game. Peery…