Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down section of I-87 near Westport

WESTPORT, N.Y. – A stretch of Interstate 87 southbound between Exits 31 and 30 was closed Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned on the highway, New York State Police said. Troopers responded…

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Mayor reassures community after false weapon scares at West Orange High School

WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Mayor Susan McCartney issued a public statement Monday addressing two recent security incidents at West Orange High School that prompted lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures, emphasizing that no weapons…

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Delaware Governor Announces Plan to Fight Climate Change

DOVER, DE – Delaware officials have unveiled the 2025 Climate Action Plan, a statewide roadmap designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen community resilience, and secure a safer future for residents as…

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NJ man gets 55 years for killing dad with pole saw on Christmas Eve

Boonton Township man sentenced to 55 years incarceration for Christmas Eve murder BOONTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Morris County man will spend over five decades in state prison after being convicted of…

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Cops need more training to deal with pregnant women, New Jersey lawmaker says

TRENTON, N.J. – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would require specialized training for law enforcement officers on how to safely and effectively respond when encountering pregnant women who…

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Shore lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for texting and driving

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator James W. Holzapfel of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has introduced new legislation to toughen New Jersey’s penalties on distracted driving, aiming to crack down on texting behind the…

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Lakewood dad pleads guilty in death of 3-month-old daughter

Lakewood dad admits guilt in death of 3-month-old as prosecutors seek 25 years LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man stood in court Thursday and pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death…

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Morning commute slows across Pennsylvania as crashes and roadwork hit major routes

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Wednesday morning commuters across Pennsylvania faced a mix of crashes and road construction delays on key highways, with several incidents creating backups during rush hour. In Montgomery County, a…

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Things New Jersey Gen Xers did in the 80s that are unheard of and unacceptable today

As kids growing up in the 80s in New Jersey, we did it a bit differently than kids do it today. Now, first, this isn’t a ‘get off my lawn’ post, but…

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Driver arrested in death of officer hit on I 695

MPD arrests driver charged in death of officer struck on I 695 Washington, DC — In the darkness along Interstate 695, an officer helping stranded drivers was struck by a speeding SUV,…

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Crashes and construction slow Monday morning drive across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland commuters encountered scattered delays Monday morning as a mix of crashes, debris, and ongoing roadwork slowed travel along several key routes across the state. In Howard County, southbound…

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Doxxing the NYPD? New York City Bans Police from Using Police Plaza as Contact Address for Medical Emergencies

NEW YORK, NY – A new internal policy from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is drawing criticism from within city emergency services after requiring that emergency medical reports for injured…

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NJ Democrats push bill to offer full Medicaid healthcare access to undocumented immigrants

TRENTON, NJ – A proposal introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would make the state one of the first in the nation to provide full medical assistance to undocumented immigrants, expanding eligibility…

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Man arrested for domestic violence against woman and child

Man arrested for domestic violence against woman and child Sandusky, OH Thomas Vance, 44, faces multiple charges after allegedly strangling a woman and injuring her toddler. The case began on July 18…

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Philadelphia Police Department Creates Distance After County Sheriff’s Bizarre Press Conference

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public statement Friday to reaffirm its role as the city’s primary law enforcement agency following controversial remarks from Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who claimed…

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New Jersey Migrant Sanctuary Bill Advances in Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would require the state Attorney General to develop model policies governing how state and local agencies interact with federal civil…

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Bill would protect New Jersey first responders diagnosed with work-related PTSD from job discrimination

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would shield paid first responders from workplace retaliation or discrimination after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to their service.…

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Multi-vehicle crash and construction tie up Friday morning commute across Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s Friday morning drive brought a mix of collisions, construction zones, and police activity stretching from Philadelphia to the state’s western counties, according to the latest traffic updates from…