Federal Judge Rejects NJ Sex Offender’s Bid to End Megan’s Law Registration, Parole Restrictions

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Hudson County man seeking to end his Megan’s Law registration and parole supervision for life, ruling the defendants are protected by legal immunity.…

NJ Morning Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Route 47 as Commuters Face Tunnel, Parkway Delays

A crash investigation has closed Route 47 in Cumberland County Monday morning while heavy commuter traffic is slowing travel at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge and several major North…

World Cup Tipping Culture Shock at Restaurants as Many Foreign Fans Skip Tipping

Restaurants across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia are adjusting to an unexpected World Cup challenge as many international visitors, unfamiliar with American tipping customs, leave little or no gratuity for servers.…

Selden Man Admits Leaving Fatal Pedestrian Crash After Moving Victim From Roadway

Prosecutors say a Selden man who was driving without a license pleaded guilty after admitting he struck a pedestrian, moved her body from the roadway, and fled without calling 911 or attempting…

World Cup Promised an Economic Boom. Many Businesses Near MetLife Stadium Say It’s Killing Their Business Instead

Restaurants, breweries and small businesses near MetLife Stadium say World Cup match days have brought road closures, empty parking lots and fewer customers instead of the surge in business many expected. When…

Four suspects wanted after alleged gun threat outside Bronx lounge

Police say a group left without paying a bar tab before one person allegedly displayed a firearm during a confrontation. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are searching for four people accused of…

Five suspects sought after two men robbed and beaten in Manhattan

Police say the victims were punched and kicked before their cellphones and sneakers were stolen in the East Village. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are searching for five suspects accused of surrounding,…

Thief steals $5000 from parked commercial truck in Manhattan

Police say a thief entered a parked truck in Washington Heights and made off with thousands of dollars in cash. NEW YORK, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect accused of…

Care workers accused of using disabled residents’ money to bankroll personal shopping

Investigators say two employees at a Westchester group home allegedly tapped into the bank accounts of adults with disabilities, using the money for online purchases, clothing and everyday expenses. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.…

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…

Giant shopper’s lottery ticket turns into $500K jackpot in Maryland winning spree

A half million dollar scratch off win and a $305K Racetrax jackpot highlighted a week that saw Maryland Lottery players collect more than $32 million in prizes Baltimore, Md. — A lucky…

Manhattan store sells $50K Powerball winner

A lucky ticket purchased on the Upper East Side matched enough numbers to claim a $50,000 prize in Wednesday night’s drawing MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket sold at a Manhattan convenience…

Bronx Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Stabbing Ex-Partner to Death in Front of Children

A Bronx jury convicted a man of murder after prosecutors said he stabbed the mother of his child 17 times during a birthday celebration, with two young children witnessing the attack. BRONX,…

Outbound Teaneck Superintendent Says Runaway Bride Reference is Racist

Superintendent Andre Spencer accused a local news outlet of using language with racial undertones after it described his departure for a new job as a “Runaway Superintendent.” TEANECK — A dispute over…

Bronx lands winning lottery ticket

A lucky ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched all five numbers in Friday night’s drawing BRONX, N.Y. — A winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at a Bronx liquor store matched…

Sherrill, Attorney General Claim Victory as Federal Government Abandons Controversial Roxbury Detention Center Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport are celebrating after reports that the federal government has backed away from plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a large-scale immigration detention facility.…

Explosions Shake North Tonawanda Neighborhood as Suspect Surrenders During Police Operation

A police operation involving North Tonawanda detectives and New York State Police ended with a suspect surrendering after authorities deployed flashbang devices at a residence on Vandervoort Street. A large law enforcement…

Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…

Armed Fugitive Accused of Killing His Aunt in Woodstown Captured After Multi-County Manhunt

A 27-year-old murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of his aunt was arrested in Camden after a multi-agency manhunt that prosecutors say ended with him still carrying a firearm. A Woodstown…

Port Authority Supervisor Accused of Faking Work Hours, Collecting Pay for Time Not Worked

A Port Authority maintenance supervisor is accused of falsifying records to collect unearned wages and providing false employment information to a financial institution, according to prosecutors. A Port Authority of New York…

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