Overturned Truck Closes Hillsboro Lane in Albemarle County

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Hillsboro Lane has been closed in both directions following an incident involving an overturned truck, the Albemarle County Police Department announced Monday afternoon. The closure affects the stretch…

God’s Square Mile at the Jersey Shore Seeing Winds of Change

OCEAN GROVE, N.J. – Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is a town that wears its unique history on its sleeve—or perhaps on its steeple. Founded in 1869 by a group of Methodist ministers,…

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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Federal Informant, Drug and Gun Charges

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to his role in the murder of a federal informant, as well as multiple drug and firearm offenses, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross…

NYPD Seeks Suspect in Attempted Assault of Woman in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is searching for a man involved in the attempted assault of a 25-year-old woman in Brooklyn late Thursday night. The incident occurred at…

Poughkeepsie Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Manhattan Shooting

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Poughkeepsie man has been charged with multiple counts, including first-degree murder, following a fatal shooting in Manhattan earlier this summer. Jayquan Straker, 35, was arrested and charged with…

Brooklyn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Bronx Subway Station

BRONX, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter following the death of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed at a Bronx subway station on Saturday. Shane Cunnison, 37,…

Alert: Missing Bronx Teenager Sought by NYPD

BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home in the Bronx. Javin Rodriguez, who…

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Three Women Injured in Early Morning Shooting Outside Nyack Restaurant

NYACK, N.Y. — Three women were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning outside CY’s Restaurant and Lounge on Route 59, the Clarkstown Police Department reported. Officers responded to the scene at…

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Planned Parenthood’s Ugly Origins Started by a Woman Who Wanted to Purify The Human Race

Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, is a figure both celebrated and condemned, depending on one’s perspective. While she is often lauded for her pioneering efforts in birth control and women’s…

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Nancy Pelosi Break Checked and Flexed to Put AOC Back in Line with the DNC Agenda

NEW YORK (OPINION) – The dynamic between Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is emblematic of the struggle between the Democratic establishment and its progressive wing. Pelosi, as the long-standing leader of…

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Jersey City Pride Festival Celebrates LGBTQ+ Diversity and Unity

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival is set to take place today, transforming Newark Avenue into a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity. Running from 1 p.m. to…

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$50K Powerball Tickets Sold in East Elmhurst and Endicott

NEW YORK — Two Powerball players in New York are celebrating after each winning third-prize in the August 21 drawing. One of the winning tickets was purchased at MORENO BROTHER’S, located at…

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NYPD School Crossing Guard Arrested on Gang Related Assault Charges

NEW YORK, Aug. 22 — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested Wednesday morning in Brooklyn on charges including robbery and assault, the New York City Police Department said. The arrest…

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Driver Arraigned in 2019 Christmas Day Crash That Killed Long Island Father

QUEENS, N.Y. — Ravindra Dharamjit, 26, was arraigned today in Queens County on multiple charges, including manslaughter and reckless driving, for a 2019 Christmas Day crash that claimed the life of 67-year-old…

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Third-Prize Powerball Tickets Sold in East Elmhurst, Endicott

EAST ELMHURST, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced today that two third-prize-winning tickets, each worth $50,000, were sold for the August 21 Powerball drawing. The tickets were purchased in East Elmhurst…

Brooklyn Soccer Coach Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Young Girl

Brooklyn, N.Y. – A Brooklyn soccer coach has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl at a sports camp in Marine Park. The announcement was made…

NYPD Seeks Public’s Help In Identifying Suspects In Brooklyn Robbery

New York, N.Y. – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying individuals connected to a robbery that occurred in Brooklyn earlier this month. According to police…

Two Teens Charged in Staten Island Attack

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department has arrested two teenagers and is seeking additional suspects in connection with an assault on a 62-year-old woman that took place last…

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Chain Snatchers Sought in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in a chain-snatching incident that occurred last week in Brooklyn. Police reported…

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One Person Injured in Attack and Robbery in the Bronx

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Bronx early…

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