Chesapeake teen shot while playing with gun
CHESAPEAKE, VA – Police are investigating an accidental shooting that left a juvenile injured Saturday after a group of teens reportedly mishandled a firearm inside a home on the 500 block of…
Sen. Carmen Amato bill would roll back NJ’s new ‘mansion tax’ tiers, restore flat 1% rate on $1M-plus property deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A new proposal from Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. (R-Ocean) seeks to undo New Jersey’s recently enacted tiered tax system on high-value real estate transfers, restoring a single flat…
NJ lawmakers propose new law requiring highway signs for electric vehicle charging stations
TRENTON, N.J. – Electric vehicle drivers in New Jersey could soon have an easier time finding charging stations along major highways under a new bill introduced in the state legislature that directs…
Former NYPD supervisor admits selling crash victims’ data for bribes
NEW YORK, NY – A former New York City Police Department supervisor has pleaded guilty to a federal bribery conspiracy after admitting that she sold the personal information of car accident victims…
Drunk Driver Held on ICE Detainer in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man was taken into custody over the weekend in Ocean County after being charged with driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s…
Beloved Ocean County law dog passes away
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most trusted and recognizable service dogs, K9 Gertrude, a bloodhound who spent six years tracking…
Long Island coach pleads guilty to exploiting 30 minors in sextortion case
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A former Long Island high school assistant lacrosse coach has pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually exploiting minors after investigators uncovered a scheme in which he threatened…
New Jersey Moves to Ban Discrimination Against the Fat, Tall, and Short People of the Garden State
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Senate Labor Committee has approved a first-of-its-kind proposal that would make it illegal for employers, landlords, schools, and public facilities to discriminate against individuals because of…
Boston woman convicted of stealing identity, voting in 2024 election
BOSTON, MA – A Colombian woman who lived under a stolen identity for more than two decades and illegally voted in the 2024 presidential election has been convicted in federal court on…
Jackson moves to ban parking on Lehigh Boulevard and Adelphi Drive amid neighborhood congestion
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is moving to restrict on-street parking in a northern neighborhood where residents say weekend congestion has become unbearable, creating safety hazards for children and drivers alike.…
Jackson proposes more rental oversight laws despite no certified inspectors on staff
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – One month after forming its new Bureau of Rental Housing, Jackson Township still has no certified inspectors to enforce rental codes. Yet, the Township Council is preparing to…
Woman, 58, shoved onto Brooklyn subway tracks in unprovoked attack
BROOKLYN, NY – Police are searching for a suspect who pushed a 58-year-old woman onto the subway tracks at the Lafayette Avenue station Thursday night in what authorities are calling a random,…
Philadelphia detainee challenges ICE over ‘unlawful’ federal detention
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 33-year-old Dominican Republic national being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Philadelphia has filed a federal habeas corpus petition demanding immediate release, arguing that his…
Judge dismisses claims against Washington Township officer, department in Bangor police excessive force case
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A federal judge has dismissed all claims against the Washington Township Police Department and one of its officers in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from a violent July 2023…
NJ Senate panel advances bill requiring LLCs to disclose property owners in real estate deals
TRENTON, N.J. – A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would force limited liability companies (LLCs) purchasing residential properties to publicly disclose their true owners, a move aimed at increasing…
Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…
Popular Clothing Outlet Stores Closing Due to Bankruptcy
Neptune, NJ – Eddie Bauer’s North American retail operator, Catalyst Brands, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2026, a move expected to close nearly all of the…
Pennsylvania man charged with child luring and sexual contact in Bergen County
HACKENSACK, NJ – A 43-year-old man from West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with multiple child-luring and sexual offenses following a yearlong investigation by Bergen County authorities, Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Routine errand turns into lottery payday in Staten Island
One ticket turns routine stop into big Take 5 win on Staten Island Staten Island, NY – A quick visit to a neighborhood shop delivered a five-figure surprise Tuesday night after a…
Ex-husband of Jill Biden charged with murder of current wife in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. – William “Bill” Stevenson, the former husband of First Lady Jill Biden, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his current wife, Linda…