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 bill would grant in-state tuition to Team USA Olympic athletes training in the state

Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow Olympic and Paralympic athletes training in New York to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.…

New York bill would let close friends authorize organ your donations after death

Albany, NY – A proposal in the New York State Assembly would allow close friends of a deceased person to authorize organ or tissue donation when no relatives or designated agents are…

New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days

Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…

Police Light at a Crime Scene; File Photo

PA lawmaker unveils sweeping police safety and training package after York County tragedy

HARRISBURG, PA – Following the September killings of three York County police officers in the line of duty, Representative Seth Grove has introduced a broad package of legislation aimed at improving training,…

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…

Crashes, delays snarl Thursday morning commute across New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – Drivers faced a rough Thursday morning commute across New Jersey, with crashes, lane closures, and long bridge delays slowing traffic from the Shore to the Hudson crossings. A car…

Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty of Machete Murder of Teen Girl Lured from New Jersey

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Montgomery County judge on Friday found a 24-year-old Frederick woman guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, whose body…

Fourteen charged in Lucchese crime family sports betting ring bust across New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – Fourteen people, including alleged members and associates of the Lucchese crime family, have been charged in what authorities describe as a multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting and money laundering operation…

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…

Murphy touts migrants, diversity and safety as New Jersey prepares for World Cup spotlight

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy said New Jersey remains one of the most welcoming and safest states in the nation for immigrants, including its large Mexican community, while highlighting his administration’s efforts…

Gunfire across three Newark blocks triggers police manhunt

Newark police seek public help to identify two people tied to early morning shooting Newark, NJ – A quiet stretch of early morning hours was interrupted when gunfire was detected across several…

Newark shooting probe focuses on two unidentified suspects caught on camera

Newark, NJ – City officials are asking for the public’s help identifying two people connected to a recent shooting.The request follows gunfire detected by acoustic monitoring technology in multiple locations. Investigators recovered…

Northern lights blaze across the New Jesey sky with another strong showing expected tonight

TRENTON , NJ – A powerful solar storm sent the Aurora Borealis vivid and far south Tuesday night, with fresh conditions promising another display over North America tonight. Witnesses across the northern…

Climate Activists Demand New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Shut Down Natural Gas Pipeline

ABERDEEN, N.J. – Environmental and community groups plan to gather Monday afternoon along the Aberdeen seawall to denounce the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s decision to approve permits for the long-disputed…

Crash on Driscoll Bridge Headlines Today’s New Jersey Morning Rush Traffic Report

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a difficult Thursday morning drive as multiple crashes, disabled vehicles, and long delays clogged major highways and river crossings across the region. Heavy congestion was…

Bear and cub send New City residents scrambling indoors

Bear and cub spotted roaming near busy road in New City sparking safety alerts NEW CITY, NY – Residents in a quiet Rockland County neighborhood got an unexpected surprise Saturday morning as…

Lawmaker pushes plan to extend state control over Atlantic City another decade

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Senator Vince Polistina announced plans to introduce legislation extending state oversight of Atlantic City for another ten years under the Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act. The law, first…

Russian mob leaders get 25 years for Iran-backed plot to assassinate New York journalist

NEW YORK, NY – Two leaders of a Russian organized crime group have been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring with the Iranian government to kill U.S.-based journalist and…

Jack Ciattarelli Vows to Dismantle New Jersey’s Sanctuary State Policies and End Plastic Bag Ban on Day One

TRENTON, N.J. – Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli is outlining an aggressive first-day agenda as he seeks to reclaim the New Jersey governor’s office for his party in the final days before the…

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