Dover Police launch holiday toy drive to brighten season for local children

DOVER, DE – The Dover Police Department is kicking off the holiday season with a community celebration and toy drive to support Toys for Tots Kent County, inviting residents to join in…

Delaware News

Jackson Township Provides Senior Citizens in Need with Thanksgiving Dinner

Jackson Township Senior Center Delivers Thanksgiving Meals to Vulnerable Seniors with Support from Community Partners Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Township Council are pleased to share that the Jackson…

Community News·Jackson Township News

Mercy House gives away 800 turkeys to families across North Jersey amid record need

NEWARK, NJ – Nearly 800 families received full Thanksgiving meals this week from the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House as the organization responded to an unprecedented surge in demand. The three-day turkey…

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Two turkeys and a rabbit rescued from NYC slaughter markets before Thanksgiving

NEW YORK, NY – Humane Long Island rescued two young turkeys and a rabbit from New York City live animal markets this week, giving the animals — now named Mayflower, Plymouth, and…

New York City News·Pets and Animals·The Buzz

Queens man convicted of murdering nephew over barbecue dispute

QUEENS, NY – A St. Albans man was convicted of murder and assault after fatally shooting his nephew and injuring his niece during a family barbecue over Memorial Day weekend in 2023.…

New York City News

Wild turkeys protest outside NY State Police HQ on Thanksgiving, all pardoned and released

NEW SCOTLAND, NY – A group of wild turkeys caused a lighthearted stir Thanksgiving morning after showing up uninvited outside the New York State Police headquarters in New Scotland. None ended up…

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Attorney General (AG) Matthew Platkin NJ State Chief Law Enforcement Officer

New Jersey AG Platkin joins another multistate lawsuit against Trump admin

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other attorneys general in suing the federal government to stop what they describe as an unlawful attempt to strip…

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Toms River Stop and Shop Latest Supermarket to Shut Down in Northern Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop confirmed plans to close its Route 9 supermarket by late spring 2026, ending years of operation at one of its Ocean County locations. The company…

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Pfizer releases global myocarditis data for COVID-19 vaccinated children

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pfizer Inc. on Monday released detailed analyses of myocarditis cases linked to its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, emphasizing that the condition remains an uncommon side effect and that the…

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Southbury player wins big at Naugatuck store

Southbury player wins $25,000 on 100X 2nd Edition scratch ticket sold at Naugatuck Foodmart Southbury, CT – A lucky lottery player in Southbury has won $25,000 after purchasing a 100X 2nd Edition…

Lottery Results·Ohio News

Virginia woman wins $100K years after $1M jackpot

Abingdon woman hits $100K jackpot 14 years after $1M Virginia Lottery win ABINGDON, VA – Evelyn Griffin is proving lightning can strike twice. Fourteen years after winning a $1 million prize, the…

Lottery Results·Virginia News

Murphy touts $20 million taxpayer-backed grocery store in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy is celebrating the opening of a new Save A Lot supermarket in Atlantic City’s Renaissance Plaza, part of a nearly $20 million state-funded redevelopment effort.…

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Perth Amboy firefighters deliver Thanksgiving meals to 120 families

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Fire Department hosted its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution this morning at Fire Headquarters, partnering with the city’s Department of Human Services to serve local…

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Here are all the great vendors at this year’s Brick Thanksgiving Farmers Market on Satuday

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Farmers Market is back for one special Saturday, bringing the community together at Windward Beach Park for its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Market. The market will open from…

Business News·Community News·Food & Dining·Ocean County News

Albany moves to make asthma inhalers free under new insurance bill

Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would require health insurance plans to fully cover asthma inhalers with no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The bill, sponsored by…

Health and Wellness·New York News

Confession in choking death leads to wrongful death lawsuit against DoorDash

Confession in choking death leads to wrongful death lawsuit against DoorDash Cincinnati, OH A DoorDash driver’s boyfriend has confessed to choking a man to death during a dispute over a driving incident.…

Police Blotter

Six-figure score at Brooklyn retailer for lottery player

Dayville player hits $133,705 FAST PLAY jackpot at Brooklyn retailer DAYVILLE, CT — A lucky lottery player in Dayville cashed in big with a $133,705 jackpot win on a $10 High Roller…

Lottery Results·Connecticut News

DoorDash driver charged after allegedly filming unconscious man during delivery

Oswego, NY – A 23-year-old DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly recording an unconscious, partially unclothed man during a food delivery and posting the footage online. Olivia Henderson, who also creates…

Business News·Food & Dining·Local Politics·Police Blotter

Riverhead man jailed again after 50 animals rescued from unlicensed slaughterhouse

RIVERHEAD, NY – A Riverhead man previously convicted in a high-profile animal cruelty case is back behind bars after authorities confiscated more than 50 animals from his property, which investigators identified as…

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Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…

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