NYPD searching for suspect in lewd act incident at Union Square station

MANHATTAN, NY — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with a lewd act reported at the 14 Street–Union Square subway…

New York City News·Police Blotter

Middletown school district misses federal academic targets for math and English tests

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown School District fell short of federal proficiency targets on statewide math and English assessments, according to newly released data from the New Jersey Department of Education. In…

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Hempstead man sentenced to 17 years to life for role in fatal 2021 Uniondale robbery

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Hempstead man was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for his role in the attempted robbery and fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Uniondale in…

New York News

Two lucky NJ players take $50K each as Powerball jackpot escalates

TRENTON, N.J. — Two New Jersey Lottery players each secured a $50,000 prize in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing after matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball, officials announced Thursday.…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

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What’s Going on in Middletown? Union Leader, Teacher Under Fire for Allegedly Working 2.5 Hours Every Day

MIDDLETOWN, NJ— Imagine having a job where you can work two and a half hours every day. You would have to be the president of a powerful public union, but for one…

In the News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Union man remembered after courageoous bout with cancer

UNION, NJ — A community fundraiser has been launched to honor the life of 20-year-old Jayden Reyes, who passed away after a courageous battle with a rare cancer. The GoFundMe campaign, organized…

Community News

Toms River North captures third straight state title with decisive victory over Union City

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Toms River High School North secured its third consecutive state championship on Saturday, defeating Union City 41-14 in a dominant performance at SHI Stadium. Quarterback TJ Valerio and wide…

Good News·Local Sports News·New Jersey News·Toms River News

Union City man’s death ruled homicide, police investigate blunt force injuries

UNION CITY, N.J. — The death of a 56-year-old man found unresponsive behind a building on 23rd Street earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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Schenectady police arrest Niskayuna man in overnight hit-and-run

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 29-year-old Niskayuna man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning that left a 41-year-old woman in critical condition, the Schenectady Police Department announced. The…

Missing Teen Alert: Union City police seek help locating missing 14-year-old girl

UNION CITY, N.J. — The Union City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Jarinett Mota, who has been missing since October 30, 2024. Jarinett was last seen leaving…

New Jersey News

Magnet fisher’s discovery unearths new evidence in 9-year-old Telfair County double homicide

MCRAE-HELENA, GA — Nearly a decade after the murders of Bud and June Runion, a magnet fisher’s discovery has led to new evidence in the 2015 Telfair County double homicide, authorities confirmed.…

In the News

Teamsters President Calls for Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to Step Aside

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien suggested that Democratic leaders Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer should “step aside” after Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss in the presidential election. In an interview with…

US and World News·Government News·Politics

Former Uniontown Treasurer Convicted of Embezzlement

Former Uniontown Treasurer Convicted of Embezzlement **HARRISBURG, PA** - Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the conviction of Antoinette Hodge, a former treasurer of Uniontown city, for embezzling around $106,000 in taxpayer…

Police Blotter

East Brunswick High School Has a Problem and District Officials Won’t Talk About It

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – It has been four months since a teacher at the East Brunswick High School replaced a yearbook photo of the Jewish Student Union with a Muslim student group,…

Community News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Council Candidate Hannum Says Jackson Police Union “Corrupt” Calls for Cutting Top Cop Job

JACKSON, N.J. — Elenor Hannum, a leading voice in the local organization Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods (CUPON), publicly opposed the recent establishment of a new oversight position within the Jackson…

Jackson Township News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Opinion: Hate Has A Home in the East Brunswick School District

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – It has been four months since a teacher at the East Brunswick High School replaced a yearbook photo of the Jewish Student Union with a Muslim student group,…

School and Education News·New Jersey News

Two Kean University professors named among world’s top 2% of scientists

UNION, N.J. — Two faculty members from Kean University have been named among the top 2% of scientists in the world, according to the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier ranking, marking a significant milestone for…

Community News·New Jersey News·School and Education News

Migrants are Overwhelming School Districts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania

New Jersey and Pennsylvania are two states facing a large influx of non-English speaking children in the public school systems. Those “English as a Second Language” and “English Language Learners” ESL/ELL are…

Government News·New Jersey News·Pennsylvania News·School and Education News

Panel on Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conducted by Union County’s CIT

Absecon, NJ – The Union County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) hosted Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Director of Community Outreach Shavonne Davis on Thursday for a panel discussion as part of their training…

Atlantic County News·Health and Wellness·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Four Fugitives Wanted for Assaulting Man at Pro-Palestinian Protest in Union Square

Manhattan, NY — A 54-year-old man was assaulted during a Pro-Palestinian protest at Union Square Park on Monday, October 7, 2024. The incident occurred around 3:55 p.m. at 10 Union Square East,…

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