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Subway escalator groper strikes during morning rush in Queens

Subway escalator grope sparks manhunt in Jackson Heights Queens, NY — A morning commute inside a busy Queens transit hub turned into a reported sex crime Tuesday when a woman was grabbed…

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Teen slashed in face during subway dispute in Queens

Knife attack inside Queens station leaves teen injured Queens, NY — A 14-year-old boy was slashed in the face inside a Queens subway station Sunday afternoon after a confrontation escalated when an…

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NJ Lawmakers Demand FIFA Cost Hearings as Tammy Murphy’s Chairwoman Role Draws Scrutiny Over MetLife Plans

Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded urgent budget hearings into the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raising new concerns about taxpayer exposure, steep transit costs, and the leadership role…

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Morris County graduates 10 correctional officers in Newark ceremony after 19-week academy

NEWARK, N.J. — Ten newly trained correctional officers graduated Wednesday from the Essex County Police Academy, completing a 19-week program that prepares them to serve inside Morris County’s correctional system, according to…

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Teen Robbed at Knifepoint on Bronx Bus as 3 Suspects Target 14-Year-Old Near W. 231st Street

Bronx, NY – A 14-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint aboard a BX9 bus and then followed off the vehicle where one of three suspects forcibly took his property, according to the…

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New Jersey Gas Prices About to Jump 15 Cents This Spring and it Has Nothing to Do with Trump

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey drivers are set to pay about 15 cents more per gallon starting in June as a required switch to summer-grade gasoline takes effect statewide. The price increase…

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New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace

Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data…

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Nordstrom to Close Christiana Mall Store in Newark April 30, Leaving 300 Jobs Uncertain

Newark, DE — Nordstrom will shut down its only full-line Delaware store at Christiana Mall on April 30, cutting roughly 300 jobs and leaving a major retail vacancy at one of the…

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SEPTA Offers Free Subway Rides From World Cup Matches in Philadelphia, Avoiding Surge Pricing

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Fans leaving 2026 World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field will ride home for free on the Broad Street Line under a new SEPTA plan backed by a state-supported…

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Small dog overwhelmed in Jackson shelter needs rescue

Urgent plea to save shelter dog Greg as rescue search intensifies Ocean County, NJ — A small dog described as overwhelmed and in need of specialized care is at the center of…

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Mikie Sherrill Called out on World Cup Sales Tax Double Talk

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey assemblyman is publicly challenging Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s World Cup funding strategy, arguing her administration’s push for temporary taxes conflicts with claims that most fans—and their spending—will…

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Reese’s real chocolate return by 2027 sparks strong reaction from New Jersey fans

Trenton, NJ – Hershey’s plan to restore real chocolate in all Reese’s products by 2027 is drawing strong reactions from New Jersey fans, where the candy remains one of the state’s top…

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Crews Knock Down Early Morning House Fire in Plumsted Township After Hours-Long Response

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters battled an early morning structure fire for several hours Friday, bringing heavy flames under control before clearing the scene around sunrise, officials said. The fire was reported…

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Wall Stadium Kicks Off 2026 Season with NASCAR Spring Fling 50 in Wall Township

WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of…

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New Jersey Zone 7: What to plant and what to do in your garden this week to prepare for summer

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A late-season cold snap threatens early plantings across New Jersey just as the spring gardening season accelerates, forcing gardeners to balance frost protection with timely planting decisions, according…

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New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance

FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…

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Dear World, Please Forgive New Jersey for Being New Jersey During the World Cup

On behalf of the entire state of New Jersey, we would like to issue FIFA and World Cup soccer fans all over the world a heartfelt apology. We know what you’re thinking:…

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Here’s Why FIFA is Shutting Down Met-Life Stadium’s Parking Lot and Charging $200 to Park at American Dream Mall

East Rutherford, New Jersey — Tens of thousands of World Cup fans heading to MetLife Stadium in 2026 will face no on-site parking and $200-plus off-site fees under a FIFA-driven plan that…

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Metro ride turns into arrest for teen robbery suspect in DC

Metro station arrest ends robbery case tied to Southwest attack Washington, DC — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery outside a Southwest recreation center after transit officers…

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World Cup 2026: $80 Shuttle Tickets, $150 Train Fares, $225 Parking Highlight High Cost of Getting to New York New Jersey Stadium Matches

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Fans planning to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford are facing steep transportation costs, with official shuttle tickets priced at $80 and…

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