Tennessee woman stops for gas in Ohio and wins $500K lottery prize
A quick gas stop on the way to a family reunion turned into a life-changing moment when a Tennessee woman scratched off a $500K winning ticket in Ohio. PERRYSBURG, Ohio — A…
Bay Shore convenience store sells winning lottery ticket
Lucky numbers land one Long Island player a five-figure payday in Sunday night’s drawing BAY SHORE, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Long Island convenience store turned into a $28,704.50 windfall…
New Jersey Tuesday Morning Commute Sees Truck Crash, Tunnel Delays and Heavy Parkway Traffic
An overturned tractor-trailer in Middlesex County and major backups at Hudson River crossings slowed Tuesday’s morning commute across North Jersey. New Jersey drivers faced a challenging morning commute Tuesday with an overturned…
Queens Driver Indicted After Fatal High-Speed Crash Kills 71-Year-Old Pedestrian in Fresh Meadows
Prosecutors say a Fresh Meadows man was driving more than 75 mph, ran multiple red lights, and tried to flee after a three-car crash that killed a woman and injured her husband.…
Elizabeth Teen Charged After 15-Year-Old Fatally Shot on Florida Street
A 17-year-old Elizabeth resident has been charged with aggravated manslaughter and weapons offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, authorities announced. A juvenile has been arrested in connection…
Tour of New Jersey State Run Prison Reveals Conditions Worse Than Delaney Hall, Assemblyman Says
Assemblyman Greg Myhre said a bipartisan delegation toured New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, where inmates raised concerns about food, air quality, and living conditions inside one of the nation’s oldest operating…
New Jersey Democrat Operative Charged for Assault on Law Enforcement Officer on Election Day
A current legislative aide to Assemblyman Ed Rodriguez and former chief of staff to multiple New Jersey political figures was arrested on Election Day in Elizabeth and charged with aggravated assault on…
Why New Jersey — and America — Celebrate Juneteenth, a Holiday That Began in Texas
Juneteenth started as a local Texas celebration marking the end of slavery, but over 160 years later it has become a national holiday observed across the country, including throughout New Jersey. When…
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Gave AI Datacenters Huge Tax Breaks, Now They Don’t Want AI
Just two years after New Jersey approved hundreds of millions in tax incentives to attract artificial intelligence projects, many Democratic officials and advocacy groups are pushing to slow or stop large-scale AI…
Howell Mayor Defends Home Addition Neighbors Fear Will Become Religious Building
Howell, NJ — Growing opposition to AI data centers and escalating disputes over neighborhood development dominated public comment during the Howell Township Council meeting on Monday, signaling potential policy changes and ongoing…
NYPD Officer Assaulted During Knicks Celebration Outside Madison Square Garden, PBA Says
A New York City police officer suffered a facial injury after being punched during postgame celebrations following the Knicks’ Game 2 victory, according to the Police Benevolent Association. New York, N.Y. –…
New Jersey Friday Morning Traffic Report: Major Delays at NYC Crossings, Crash on Garden State Parkway
Heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel into New York City on Friday morning, while a crash on the Garden State Parkway and a downed utility pole in Cherry Hill are adding to…
15 Years Later, Snooki Meets Officer Behind Her Iconic Jersey Shore Arrest
Fifteen years after one of reality television’s most unforgettable moments, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reunited with the Seaside Heights police officer who arrested her during the early days of Jersey Shore. Seaside Heights,…
Crashes and Delays Slow New Jersey Thursday Morning Commute
A crash with injuries on Interstate 287 and a roadway closure in Somerset County were among several incidents slowing New Jersey’s Thursday morning commute. Newark, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey faced…
Broke Outsider Stuns New Jersey GOP Establishment, MAGA, Wins U.S. Senate Primary
Justin Murphy, a Navy veteran who entered Election Day with virtually no campaign resources, defeated the Republican establishment and better-funded MAGA and America First rivals to capture New Jersey’s GOP nomination for…
Cat Stranded in Mastic Beach Marsh Saved After Late-Night Rescue by Suffolk County Officers
Mastic Beach, NY — A family in Mastic Beach got a happy ending after their missing cat became trapped in a marsh and spent hours stranded among water and reeds before Suffolk…
After More Than 50 Years of Combined Service, Stafford Township Chief and Traffic Safety Officer Retire
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two longtime leaders in Stafford Township law enforcement signed off for the final time as Chief James Haldenwang and Traffic Safety Officer Justin Pascale officially retired after careers…
North Jersey Police Bust Multi-County Motorcycle Theft Ring Shipping Stolen Bikes Overseas
Westfield, NJ — A months-long investigation into the theft of a luxury motorcycle from a Westfield apartment complex led police to what authorities described as a sophisticated multi-county theft ring that dismantled…
Avoid the Ripoff: The Cheapest—and Most Expensive—Beaches at the Jersey Shore in 2026
A trip to the Jersey Shore in 2026 could cost beachgoers anywhere from nothing at all to more than $130 per person before they even put a chair in the sand. Season…
Wall Township DWI Arrests, Drug Charges and Prostitution Sting Mark Busy Week for Police
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Hit-and-run crashes, drug arrests and prostitution-related charges drove a busy week for Wall Township police, with officers making more than a dozen arrests tied to warrants, narcotics, drunken…