NYCHA employee arrested for assault in East New York

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A New York City Housing Authority employee was arrested Friday evening and charged with assault, officials said. Sergey Trotsky, 50, was taken into custody around 7:50 p.m. within the…

Virginia man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal 2021 Long Island City shooting

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Virginia man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Kayron Wilson in Long Island City in 2021, Queens District…

Sibling Rivalry: Major New Jersey Drug Ring Leaders Arrested at the Jersey Shore

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Twin brothers from Atlantic City pleaded guilty Monday to leading a narcotics trafficking network and weapons offenses following a sweeping multi-agency investigation known as “Operation Florida Keys,” according…

Delays hit George Washington Bridge and key New Jersey routes Thursday morning

NEWARK, N.J. — Commuters across New Jersey faced multiple delays and construction slowdowns Thursday morning, with traffic building at major crossings and along key corridors including the George Washington Bridge, Garden State…

Schenectady officers and city officials join 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Members of the Schenectady Police Department and the City of Schenectady Mayor’s Office participated in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run this week in support of Special Olympics New…

Popular Home Decor Box Store to Close Three New Jersey Locations Amid Bankruptcy Filing

PRINCETON, NJ – At Home, the Texas-based home decor and furniture retailer, has announced the closure of three of its New Jersey stores as part of a broader restructuring following a Chapter…

New York Lottery sees two top prize winners in Saturday Take 5 draw

NEW YORK, NY — Two Take 5 players each won $16,518 in Saturday’s evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery, with the winning tickets purchased at locations in Jackson Heights and…

Justice Department sues New York over Protect Our Courts Act blocking immigration arrests

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State of New York, targeting its Protect Our Courts Act, which restricts federal immigration officials from making arrests at or near…

New Yorker wins $1 million on Maryland lottery scratch-off ticket

MORNINGSIDE, Md. — A New York City resident won a $1 million prize after purchasing a Maryland Lottery scratch-off while visiting a friend in Prince George’s County. The man, who regularly plays…

New Jersey teacher arrested for sending teen explicit images after meeting in online game

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A middle school teacher in West New York has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes involving a juvenile following an investigation by the Hudson County…

Watch: A Candidate for New Jersey Governor Wants to Tax You for Not Getting Vaccinated

Republican gubernatorial candidate and radio host Bill Spadea is under fire after a resurfaced video on X showed him advocating for increased health insurance premiums for New Jersey residents who forgo annual…

Candidate for New Jersey Governor Calls for Huge Increase on Tolls and Beach Badge Fees at the Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – He was probably hoping this didn’t get out before election day, but one New Jersey candidate for governor has been caught on camera calling for higher tolls at…

Connecticut man killed and dismembered bulldog, leaving parts all over New Rochelle

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Connecticut man pleaded guilty Monday to killing and dismembering a purebred English bulldog in a disturbing animal cruelty case that unfolded in New Rochelle late last year,…

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Ten Years Ago, A&P Dominated New Jersey’s Supermarket Scene, What Happened?

What happened to A&P The fall of America’s original grocery giant TRENTON, NJ — Once one of the most popular grocery store chains in the New York and New Jersey area, A&P…

New York man charged in Newark burglary after break-in on South Chapel Street

NEWARK, Del. – A Long Island man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly breaking into a residence on South Chapel Street, according to the Newark Police Department. Officers responded around 6:15 p.m.…

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Morning crashes and volume delays slow New Jersey commuters

TRENTON, N.J. — Monday morning commuters across New Jersey encountered a mix of crashes and heavy volume-related delays, especially in northern and central parts of the state. A crash on NJ 495…

Mystery skull found on New Jersey beach identified as 1844 Brigantine shipwreck captain

LONGPORT, N.J. — A skull that washed ashore in 1995 and baffled investigators for decades has finally been identified as the remains of a 19th-century ship captain who perished during a storm…

ICE arrests Dominican homicide suspect in New Rochelle after years evading deportation

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Marlon Josuel Cruz Fernandez, a Dominican national wanted for homicide in his home country, during a coordinated operation in New…

Migrant wanted in Columbia arrested in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian national with an outstanding criminal warrant in his home country was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, ICE officials announced Monday. Ludwin Quintero-Rojas,…

Multiple crashes and delays impact Monday morning commute across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of crashes and traffic delays disrupted the Monday morning commute across several major New Jersey highways, with incidents reported on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway,…

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