Three Honduran nationals sentenced in multistate bank fraud scheme targeting small businesses

HAMMOND, IN – Three Honduran nationals have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a sweeping bank fraud operation that defrauded small businesses and community banks across the United States,…

Digital health firm charged in $100 million Adderall fraud and obstruction scheme.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A federal grand jury has indicted Done Global Inc., a California-based digital health company, accusing it of running a nationwide scheme to illegally distribute Adderall through online prescriptions…

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Man shot by off-duty officer during road rage confrontation in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, NY – A man was critically injured after being shot by an off-duty police officer during a road rage incident, authorities said. Investigators identified the injured man as Wallace F.…

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Wall Township police report eight arrests in weeklong enforcement effort

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wall Township Police made multiple arrests during the week of November 17 through November 23, including several for driving while intoxicated and others on outstanding warrants. The department’s…

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New Jersey Hall of Fame welcomes Jonas Brothers, Sheila Oliver, and Martin Brodeur in star-studded class of 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Garden State’s biggest names gathered at American Dream on Friday night to celebrate the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring a new class…

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Bill seeks to slash New Jersey sales tax on used cars by half

TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would cut the state sales tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent, aiming to make car ownership more affordable…

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As Housing Prices Soar, New Jersey Seeks to Double Threshold on Million Dollar Mansion Tax

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature seeks to ease the state’s so-called “mansion tax” by raising the price threshold at which it applies from $1 million to…

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NJ sues five gas stations for pollution in overburdened communities

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s top law enforcement and environmental officials announced five new lawsuits targeting gas station owners accused of failing to clean up gasoline contamination in overburdened communities. Attorney General…

Bronx man charged after allegedly killing girlfriend and staging fake robbery

Bronx man indicted for allegedly killing girlfriend and staging fake robbery on City Island Road Bronx, N.Y. – A 44-year-old Bronx man who told police that knife-wielding robbers on mopeds attacked him…

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Man gunned down on Southeast DC block as shooter remains at large

DC man murdered in late-night 9th Street SE ambush WASHINGTON, DC — A man was shot dead late Sunday night on the 3800 block of 9th Street Southeast, sending shock through the…

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Man shot to death in DC Sunday night

Night turns deadly as DC man gunned down in the street Washington, DC – A man was gunned down late Sunday night in Southeast DC, prompting a homicide investigation after officers found…

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ICE arrests convicted child sex offender in Charlottesville after court appearance

Charlottesville, VA – Federal immigration officers have arrested a 36-year-old Mexican national convicted of sex crimes against a child after he attempted to flee following a court appearance in Charlottesville. Officers with…

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New York bill would ban police use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York lawmakers are considering a sweeping proposal to prohibit law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technology, while creating a task force to study if and how such tools…

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New Jersey Renews Centuries Old Claim to Staten Island: NYC Borough belongs to us

New Jersey Assembly forms special committee to explore Staten Island annexation TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey General Assembly has introduced a resolution to establish a special committee to investigate the possibility…

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Off-duty NYC corrections officer arrested in Brooklyn on assault and child endangerment charges

BROOKLYN — An off-duty New York City corrections officer was arrested early Friday morning in East Flatbush and faces multiple charges, including assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…

New York City News

New Jersey GOP lawmakers back bill defining antisemitism amid rise in incidents

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers took a step toward formally defining antisemitism on Thursday, advancing legislation that uses a widely recognized international standard as a basis amid rising reports of antisemitic…

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NYC to shut Columbia Street concrete recycling site by year’s end amid community pressure

NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Transportation will shut down its concrete recycling operations at the Columbia Street Waterfront District by August and fully close the facility by year’s…

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Myrtle Beach expands juvenile curfew for two upcoming weekends

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — City Manager Fox Simons signed an executive order Tuesday expanding the city’s juvenile curfew to 9:00 p.m. in designated areas for two consecutive weekends: July 10–13 and July…

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NJ lawmakers move to repeal diversity and inclusion instruction in public schools

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to eliminate diversity and inclusion instruction from public school curricula, introducing a bill that would repeal a 2021 state law mandating such lessons for…