Menendez booted from Jersey politics for life after bribery rap

Menendez banned for life from holding public office in New Jersey after federal conviction TRENTON, NJ — In a dramatic legal downfall for one of New Jersey’s most prominent political figures, former…

Two Bronx men charged in Lower East Side hate crime attack against immigrant

New York, N.Y. – Two Bronx residents have been charged in connection with a hate-fueled attack on a 26-year-old man outside a Lower East Side building in September, police said. Kevin Tellez,…

Brooklyn man gets 22 years to life for stabbing death of pregnant wife

BROOKLYN, NY – A Williamsburg man was sentenced Monday to 22 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing his pregnant wife in their apartment, a sentence that will run consecutively to…

Man dragged vehicle owner while fleeing stolen car arrest in North Tonawanda

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – A 23-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly stealing a vehicle and dragging its owner during a failed confrontation on Webster Street. The incident happened around…

Holiday tree lighting to shut down DC streets Saturday

Street closures and parking restrictions set for CityCenterDC tree lighting Saturday Washington, DC – Holiday festivities in the District will bring temporary street closures and parking restrictions this Saturday as CityCenterDC hosts…

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Stabbing suspect charged with murder of 80-year-old NYC man inside Washington Heights apartment

NEW YORK, NY – A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say an 80-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning inside an apartment on…

Brooklyn teen sentenced to 18 years to life for killing 15-year-old in park shooting

BROOKLYN, NY – A Fort Greene teenager has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for fatally shooting 15-year-old Unique Smith as the victim sat in a Downtown Brooklyn park…

Big East Region youth football championships kick off in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Youth football teams from across the East Coast are converging in Ocean County this weekend for the Big East Region American Youth Football and Cheer Championships at Toms…

PA lawmakers push for ranked choice voting to replace traditional plurality elections

HARRISBURG, PA – Seeking to reduce polarization and strengthen voter confidence, Representatives Christopher Rabb and John Inglis III are introducing legislation that would let Pennsylvania counties and municipalities adopt ranked choice voting…

Off-duty NYPD cop charged in child endangerment and contempt case

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested late Thursday night in Manhattan on charges connected to child endangerment and criminal contempt. Authorities said the arrest took place around 9:42…

Heavy delays clog NJ highways as Friday morning commute hits full stride

NEWARK, NJ – Rush-hour traffic across New Jersey slowed to a crawl Friday morning as wet conditions, construction zones, and several early crashes combined to jam major routes heading toward New York…

Berkeley gas station raided after probe into illegal THC and flavored vape sales

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A month-long investigation into a Bayville gas station ended with police seizing hundreds of prohibited vape and THC products. Detectives executed a court-approved search warrant at the Sinclair…

Poughkeepsie man arrested after fleeing traffic stop with loaded stolen gun and drugs

Cops find loaded gun and narcotics after suspect flees NY traffic stop Poughkeepsie, NY – A traffic stop turned into a brief police pursuit Monday afternoon when a Poughkeepsie man attempted to…

Erin Stewart launches bid for Connecticut governor, pledges to go against “Clowns in Hartford”

New Britain, CT – Longtime New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially entered the race for governor, announcing her candidacy as a Republican challenger with a message centered on change, fiscal responsibility, and…

Queens gang takedown: 32 alleged members of ‘Bad-Co Ballout’ indicted in largest bust in borough history

Queens, NY – A year-long investigation into a violent Queens gang culminated Thursday with the indictment of 32 alleged members of the “Bad-Co Ballout” crew, accused of committing a string of shootings…

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White House Jobs report Shows Growth in U.S. Employment Rate

Washington, DC – The White House declared “major progress” Thursday after new data showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, more than double economists’ forecasts, with nearly all gains coming…

What Happened? Nvidia stock price fueled short market rally, but that quickly ended

New York, NY – A furious early rally on Wall Street fizzled out Thursday as excitement over Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings reversed, sending major indexes sharply lower by the closing bell. The Dow…

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Teen’s abuse mishandled by Yates County investigator who faced little punishment, report finds

PENN YAN, NY – A Yates County sheriff’s investigator who failed to act on a teenage girl’s rape allegations and later faced minimal discipline is drawing renewed scrutiny after the victim was…

Subway slasher attacks two men on Queens train platform before fleeing

QUEENS, NY – Two men were slashed in a violent daylight attack on a busy subway platform in Kew Gardens on Wednesday afternoon. The assaults happened around 3:15 p.m. on the southbound…

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…

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