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Bronx man gets five years for brutal subway assault on 75-year-old MTA worker

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for a violent, unprovoked attack on a 75-year-old MTA station agent in a Bronx subway station, according to…

New York City News

New Jersey’s Push to Preserve 30% of Land Clashes with Murphy’s Affordable Housing Demands

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is now seeking to preserve open space as it continues to pressure municipalities across the state to build more large, high-density affordable housing complexes. Governor Phil Murphy…

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New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature aims to incentivize municipalities to amend their master plans and zoning ordinances to allow for higher-density residential development through a range…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Toms River News

Pope Leo appoints new auxiliary bishop for Newark Archdiocese as Bishop Studerus retires

NEWARK, N.J. — Pope Leo XIV has named Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark, the Vatican announced Friday, while also accepting the resignation of…

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Woman stabbed while riding D train in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 25-year-old woman was stabbed early Thursday aboard a northbound D train approaching the New Utrecht Avenue and 55th Street subway station, police said. The incident occurred at approximately…

New York City News

MTA bus driver attacked with purse to the face in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A female MTA bus driver was attacked Monday evening during a verbal dispute while operating a B68 bus in Brooklyn, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 7:50 p.m.…

New York City News

GOP senators blame one-party rule for collapse of NJ public employee benefits program

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican leaders are criticizing New Jersey’s Democratic leadership, claiming the collapse of the local public employee health benefits program is the latest consequence of one-party control in Trenton.…

Man sought in Long Island City subway stabbing

QUEENS, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a suspect who stabbed a man inside a Long Island City subway station late Saturday night, police said. The assault occurred at approximately 11:05…

New York City News

New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate

Trenton, NJ – Like his failed offshore wind programs, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s 2035 gas car sales ban appears to be dead in the water. In a 51-44 vote on Thursday,…

Local Politics·New Jersey News·Top Headlines

Car hit by train in New Jersey flees scene missing trunk and bumper

FAIR LAWN, NJ — A driver fled the scene after their vehicle was struck by a train, leaving behind the trunk and rear bumper, according to the Fair Lawn Police Department. The…

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Subway creeper sought after lewd act on train in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY — A 27-year-old woman was the victim of a lewd act aboard a southbound “2” train Thursday afternoon at the Clark Street subway station, according to police. The incident occurred…

New York City News·Police Blotter

MTA worker assaulted on duty at Grand Central Station during evening rush

NEW YORK, NY — A 55-year-old on-duty MTA conductor was punched in the face while looking out of the train window at Grand Central Station during Thursday evening’s rush hour, police said.…

New York City News·Police Blotter

It’s Almost Over: Senate votes to end Phil Murphy’s New Jersey gas car ban

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) on Thursday praised the U.S. Senate’s approval of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that would nullify electric vehicle (EV)…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor, a frontrunner for Ocean County GOP chair recognized at national level

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, a rising figure in New Jersey Republican politics and a leading contender to succeed George Gilmore as Ocean County GOP Chairman in 2026, has been…

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Major North Jersey Highway Shut Down Overnight Due to Fatal Crash

KEARNY, N.J. — Authorities will close the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike on Tuesday night as part of the ongoing investigation into a double fatal crash that occurred last week, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther…

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Police collar trio after bus stop shooting in White Oak

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Three people were taken into custody Tuesday morning after a shooting near a bus stop in the White Oak area of Montgomery County, according to local police. The…

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Republicans back their leaders, even after one was paid himself $20,000 for campaign work

BRICK, N.J. — Exeutive board members of the Brick Republican Club are under mounting pressure to resign from township Republicans following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle.…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Top Headlines

Man, 56, critically injured in Bronx stabbing by unknown assailant

BRONX, N.Y. — A 56-year-old man was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being stabbed by an unidentified individual in the Soundview section of the Bronx late Thursday night, police said.…

New York City News

Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr and Fire District Administrator Yehuda Beer, announced the promotion of Career Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Leon Sr. to…

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Ocean State Job Lot opens new Barnegat store with community-focused celebration

BARNEGAT, N.J. — Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly celebration at 580 North Main Street, the former…

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Bronx man gets five years for brutal subway assault on 75-year-old MTA worker

New Jersey’s Push to Preserve 30% of Land Clashes with Murphy’s Affordable Housing Demands

New Jersey wants to reward towns that build high-density housing with more state cash

Pope Leo appoints new auxiliary bishop for Newark Archdiocese as Bishop Studerus retires

Woman stabbed while riding D train in Brooklyn

MTA bus driver attacked with purse to the face in Brooklyn

GOP senators blame one-party rule for collapse of NJ public employee benefits program

Man sought in Long Island City subway stabbing

New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban Halted by U.S. Senate

Car hit by train in New Jersey flees scene missing trunk and bumper

Subway creeper sought after lewd act on train in Brooklyn

MTA worker assaulted on duty at Grand Central Station during evening rush

It’s Almost Over: Senate votes to end Phil Murphy’s New Jersey gas car ban

Former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor, a frontrunner for Ocean County GOP chair recognized at national level

Major North Jersey Highway Shut Down Overnight Due to Fatal Crash

Police collar trio after bus stop shooting in White Oak

Republicans back their leaders, even after one was paid himself $20,000 for campaign work

Man, 56, critically injured in Bronx stabbing by unknown assailant

Lakewood Fire Department promotes captain and swears in new firefighter

Ocean State Job Lot opens new Barnegat store with community-focused celebration

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