Sussex County addiction counselor suspended for five years, fined $20,000 for alleged sexual misconduct

TRENTON, NJ – A Sussex County alcohol and drug counselor has been suspended from practice for five years and fined $20,000 after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace,…

New Jersey News

Toms River veteran honored as USA Hockey’s Disabled Athlete of the Year

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Toms River resident and U.S. veteran John O’Connell has been recognized by the New Jersey Devils and USA Hockey as the “Disabled Athlete of the Year,” earning national…

Community News·Good News·Local Sports News·Toms River News

Ocean County to award $2 million in behavioral health contracts next week

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County officials are set to approve more than $2 million in behavioral health service contracts next week, extending key programs that provide mental health and counseling support…

Community News·Health and Wellness·Ocean County News

New York Could Soon Be Addict Free If Bill To Change Legal Wording Passes in Albany

Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would replace the terms “addict” and “narcotic addict” in state law with the modern, person-centered phrase “person with substance use…

Community News·Government News·Health and Wellness·New York News

Pennsylvania Seeks to Regulate AI companion relationship apps

HARRISBURG, PA – With artificial intelligence companionship apps rapidly growing in popularity, Representative Melissa Shusterman is preparing legislation to require new safety and transparency standards for AI programs that simulate personal or…

Community News·Local Politics·Pennsylvania News·Tech and Gaming

New Jersey wants to become a child gender-transitioning healthcare sanctuary state

Trenton, NJ – Lawmakers introduced a measure to protect people who provide, receive, or allow a child to receive gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. The bill is sponsored by Assemblywomen Garnet…

Community News·Government News·Health and Wellness·Local Politics

New York Lawmakers Want to Limit How Much You Bet on Sports and Online Gambling Each Day

Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would impose sweeping restrictions on online sports betting, limiting wagers and deposits while banning aggressive advertising tactics aimed at enticing…

New York News

New Jersey man sentenced to 40 years for fatal stabbing of partner in Costco truck lot

Man gets 40 years after brutal truck lot murder of partner Frederick, MD – A New Jersey truck driver who killed his domestic partner inside a tractor-trailer cab at a Costco distribution…

Police Blotter·Maryland News·New Jersey News

Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights

Wisconsin woman pleads not guilty to murdering her children’s father

Wisconsin woman pleads not guilty to murdering her children's father Eau Claire, WI A Wisconsin woman entered a not guilty plea on Monday to charges of killing the father of her children…

Police Blotter

New Jersey targets big mattress with bedding czar to combat improperly discarded waste

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Legislature would require mattress manufacturers, renovators, and retailers doing business in New Jersey to join a statewide stewardship program designed to recycle and…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·New Jersey News

CDC data shows people in New Jersey and blue states less likely to die by suicide than those in red states

TRENTON, NJ – Federal data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that residents of politically blue states such as New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are less likely to die by…

Community News·Good News·Health and Wellness·Jersey Shore News

Seaside Park extends deadline for new police officer applications

Seaside Park, NJ – The Seaside Park Police Department has extended its deadline for applications to fill full-time police officer positions through both the Alternate Route and Intergovernmental Transfer programs. The department…

Community News

Volunteers turn out for final ‘Pick Up Brick’ cleanup of the year at Sawmill Tract

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – More than 60 volunteers gathered Saturday morning for the final “Pick Up Brick” cleanup of the year, tackling litter and debris along the trails of the Sawmill Tract.…

Community News·Ocean County News

Brick Township welcomes two new special law enforcement officers to the force

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers joined the ranks of the Brick Township Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony led by Chief David Forrester and Mayor…

Community News·Ocean County News

Javier Ramos convicted of sexually assaulting 11-year-old family member

NEWARK, NJ – A Newark man has been convicted of sexually assaulting an underage family member after a three-day trial in Essex County Superior Court, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The jury found 42-year-old…

New Jersey News·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Political Crime and Corruption

Daughter’s scream leads mom to $100K lottery prize in Baltimore

Mother and daughter scratch off $100K Bingo X10 win at Baltimore liquor store BALTIMORE, MD — A mother and daughter in Baltimore turned a casual bingo scratch-off session into a six-figure celebration…

Lottery Results·Baltimore News·Maryland News

GOP Lawmakers Seek to Block Mikie Sherrill, Future Governors From Giving Huge Offshore Wind Subsidies

TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would prohibit the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) from granting any financial subsidies or incentives to wind energy projects, marking…

Community News·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Monmouth County News

Mikie Sherrill Says Her Victory Is a Warning to Republicans All Across America

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said she is “ready to get to work” after her decisive 13-point victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, becoming only the second woman ever elected governor of…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Baltimore mother and daughter hit $100,000 jackpot on Bingo X10 scratch-off

BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore mother and daughter who share a love of bingo-style scratch-offs are celebrating a $100,000 top-prize win after hitting big on the Maryland Lottery’s Bingo X10 game. The…

Maryland News·Baltimore News

Off-duty NYPD detective arrested in Staten Island on weapons charge

STATEN ISLAND, NY – An off-duty New York City Police Department detective was arrested Thursday morning on Staten Island and charged with an illegal weapons offense, authorities said. Police identified the officer…

New York City News

mental- Page 45