NY lottery player scores half-million jackpot
$500,000 winning PICK 10 ticket sold at Newburgh smoke shop NEWBURGH, NY — A lucky player who purchased a New York Lottery PICK 10 ticket at a local smoke shop in Newburgh…
NJGOP blasts Sherrill’s inaugural agenda as partisan and tone-deaf amid affordability crisis
TRENTON, NJ – Hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill’s inaugural address and first-day executive actions, New Jersey Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Hanlon sharply criticized the new administration, accusing the governor of delivering a…
Virginia lawmakers move to ban sales of assault firearms and ‘large-capacity’ magazines
RICHMOND, VA – A new bill introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates would outlaw the future sale, manufacture, and transfer of assault firearms and high-capacity magazines statewide beginning in July 2026.…
Virginia moves forward to ban federal agents from wearing face coverings
Virginia bill would restrict law enforcement from wearing facial coverings while on duty RICHMOND, VA – A measure introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly would prohibit most…
Lawmakers seek $28 million boost to restore full funding for New Jersey child care subsidy program
TRENTON, NJ – Amid a federal trend exposing fraud in state funded childcare systems in Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and other states, New Jersey is seeking to expand it childcare funding bill…
Murphy signs sweeping reforms to tighten oversight and transparency for New Jersey charter schools
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has signed two major bills overhauling the state’s 30-year-old Charter School Program Act, enacting sweeping reforms to strengthen transparency, governance, and financial accountability for charter schools…
Murphy announces seventh round of medical debt relief, wiping out $16 million for 14,000 residents
TRENTON, NJ – Nearly 14,000 New Jersey residents will soon see their medical bills erased as Governor Phil Murphy announced the seventh round of the state’s medical debt relief initiative, abolishing almost…
Virginia man thought he won hundreds then learned it was $100K
Virginia Beach man stuns family with $100K Powerball win he thought was pocket change VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Dennis Baker figured he had picked up a few hundred bucks when he checked…
N.J. Democrats push through $128M midnight spending bill with zero GOP input
Trenton, N.J. – In a move that has ignited sharp backlash, New Jersey Democrats advanced a $128 million spending bill behind closed doors late Wednesday night, approving the measure without Republican participation…
New York bill would bar courts from using gender-affirming care to decide custody cases
Assembly Bill 41, sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Burdick (D-Westchester), would add Section 75-n to the state’s Domestic Relations Law, ensuring that courts cannot make custody determinations purely on allegations related to a…
New York bill would create half-fare MTA program for veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. – A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers is backing a proposal that would allow military veterans to ride Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses, subways, and commuter trains at half…
New York bill would bar sex offenders from inheriting from their victims
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly would prevent anyone convicted of a sex offense from receiving an inheritance from their victim’s estate, closing what lawmakers describe…
New York Wants to Give Elderly Inmates Financial ‘Retirement’ Package
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow incarcerated individuals over age 62 who have served at least five years of their sentence to retire…
New York bill would bar courts from using gender-affirming care to decide custody cases
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly seeks to prohibit family courts from granting, denying, or deciding custody, guardianship, or visitation petitions based solely on whether a…
New York bill would require all municipalities to add gender ‘X’ option on forms
ALBANY, N.Y. – A proposal introduced in the New York State Assembly would require every municipality in the state to update its forms and data systems to include a gender “X” option,…
New York bill seeks to repeal highway use tax long criticized by trucking industry
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal before the New York State Assembly aims to eliminate the state’s long-standing highway use tax, a levy that trucking companies say puts them at a competitive…
Councilman Pollak Demands Transparency on Chief of Police Million Dollar Lawsuit Settlement, Ouster
JACKSON, NJ – Accountability and transparency has taken a back seat to confidentiality, secrecy, and deception in Jackson Township when it comes to an alleged seven-figure settlement to oust JacksonPolice Chief Matthew…
Adams fires back at Mamdani, defends record on NYC finances and migrant crisis
NEW YORK, NY – Former Mayor Eric Adams took a pointed jab at incoming city leadership Friday, defending his administration’s financial record and response to New York’s mounting crises while criticizing what…
Jackson and Lakewood’s Dangerous Roads Opens Door to Federal Road Safety Grants Worth $384,000
The federal government is lending a helping hand to make roadways less dangerous for drivers and pedestrians in Jackson and Lakewood Townships. Two Ocean County towns have been awarded federal funding to…
Brooklyn Daycare Center Fraud Case Uncovers $68 Million in Illegal Taxpayer Funds
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Two Brooklyn women have pleaded guilty to participating in a massive Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme that funneled more than $68 million in taxpayer funds through fake claims tied…