13 charged in Hudson County cocaine trafficking bust involving public employees

HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — Thirteen individuals, including multiple public employees, have been arrested following a six-month narcotics investigation that uncovered a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation in Hudson County, authorities announced Thursday. Hudson…

Four men charged in Edgewater armed robbery after year-long investigation

EDGEWATER, N.J. — Four men have been charged in connection with a violent armed robbery that occurred in Edgewater in June 2024, following a year-long multi-agency investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…

Mechanical issues cancel NJ Transit trains and delay service into Penn Station Friday

NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced cancellations and delays Friday morning across multiple lines, with mechanical issues sidelining trains and congestion affecting service into and out of Penn Station New York.…

Trees and poles block major NJ roadways as crashes and delays snarl Friday commute

NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters faced heavy delays and multiple road closures across New Jersey on Friday morning, as a series of incidents impacted traffic on major highways and local routes. A downed…

Maryland joins 23-state lawsuit against Trump law defunding Planned Parenthood

Maryland AG sues Trump administration over law defunding Planned Parenthood BALTIMORE — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 23 states filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a key provision…

Two arrested for operating illegal daycare in Rockland with depolorable conditions

NEW CITY, N.Y. — Authorities shut down an unlicensed daycare facility in Rockland County after police discovered dozens of children and unsafe conditions at two Maple Avenue properties earlier this month. On…

Manhattan man indicted for attempted rape near Elmhurst subway station

QUEENS, NY — A Manhattan man has been indicted for attempted rape, sexual abuse, and forcible touching after allegedly attacking a woman outside a Queens subway station last month, the Queens District…

NYPD expands Quality of Life Teams to Bronx after pilot cuts response times and removes hundreds of illegal vehicles

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The NYPD announced Monday the expansion of its Quality of Life Teams, or Q-Teams, to every precinct in the Bronx following a successful pilot program that significantly reduced…

Seven charged, over four kilograms of cocaine seized in Hudson County drug bust

HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. — A six-month investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of more than four kilograms of suspected cocaine,…

Watch: Big cat spotted on house cam raises concerns for Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what appears to be a mountain lion early…

James Valentine indicted in Rockland County child sex abuse case

NEW CITY, NY — A Rockland County grand jury has indicted James Valentine, 57, of Cornwall on Hudson, on one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second…

Lucky winners strike it rich in Manhattan and Staten Island

NEW YORK, NY — Two lucky New Yorkers each claimed a top prize of $15,321.50 in Tuesday night’s TAKE 5 Evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced Wednesday. The winning tickets for…

Appeals court denies Amer Zada’s latest bid to overturn 1980 murder conviction

NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has denied Amer Zada’s latest request to appeal his decades-old murder conviction, marking the ninth failed attempt to reverse…

Niskayuna man caught with over 3 pounds of cocaine during Taconic Parkway stop

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway led to the arrest of a Niskayuna man after State Police discovered more than three pounds of cocaine hidden in his…

ICE deports convicted child sex offender to Guatemala after NY prison release

BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday removed a convicted child sex offender and Guatemalan national from the United States following his release from a New York state prison.…

Rockland DA Tom Walsh joins 3rd annual Pride Justice Awards in 9th Judicial District

NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh participated in the 3rd annual Pride Justice Awards, leading the Pledge of Allegiance during the ceremony hosted by the 9th Judicial District.…

Queens gas station pumps out big jackpot winner

JAMAICA, NY — A single top-prize ticket worth $28,346.50 was sold for Saturday’s Take 5 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Bolla 149-20 Rockaway…

Rediscovering Wildwood’s Hidden Gem: Fascination on the Boardwalk

Wildwood is slowly losing its retro-Americana charm, one condo and one boardwalk smoke shop at a time, but one man is still holding on tightly to what New Jersey’s boardwalks once held…

Queens man thought she was 14 and looking for some fun, but she was a cop

Queens man arraigned in Rockland County on child exploitation charges NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Queens man was arraigned Friday on multiple felony charges related to an alleged attempt to send explicit…

Valley Cottage man sentenced to seven years in state prison for child sexual abuse

NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Valley Cottage man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl over a period of nearly ten months, Rockland County…

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