Treasury Audit Questioned $1.1 Billion in New Jersey COVID Relief Spending, Flags ‘High’ Risk

Trenton, NJ — Federal auditors questioned more than $1.1 billion in New Jersey’s use of pandemic relief funds after finding unsupported expenses, possible duplicate payments, missing documentation, and potentially ineligible charges tied…

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Bergen County Returned $57K in COVID Relief Funds After Treasury Audit Found Missing Records

Hackensack, N.J. — Bergen County returned $57,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money after a U.S. Treasury Department review found the county could not properly document how extra-duty payments to employees were calculated…

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Baltimore detectives hunt suspect in violent aggravated assault caught on camera

Police release image of unidentified man wanted in connection with January attack BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection with a violent…

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Teen girl vanishes in Maryland as police launch urgent search for missing 15-year-old

Detectives ask public for help locating Burtonsville teenager last seen near Greencastle and Robey roads GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Montgomery County detectives are urgently searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who disappeared last…

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Marine combat veteran and New Jersey detective honored in emotional retirement ceremony

Howell Township officer closes out 22-year Marine Corps career marked by Iraq deployments and military honors HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A longtime New Jersey detective and decorated Marine Corps veteran was honored…

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New Jersey launches massive seat belt crackdown ahead of Memorial Day travel surge

Police across the state to target unbuckled drivers passengers and child restraint violations during high-visibility campaign TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey drivers can expect increased police patrols and seat belt enforcement statewide…

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Two Baltimore Police Department vehicles parked along a city street, white SUVs with blue stripe decals and police insignia visible on the sides.

Man and woman gunned down in deadly double shooting behind West Baltimore homes

Police launch homicide investigation after victims died following overnight attack on West Lexington Street BALTIMORE, Md. — A man and woman were killed after a late-night shooting erupted behind homes in West…

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Double TAKE 5 winners strike big as lucky tickets hit Brooklyn and Long Island

New York Lottery players score matching prizes after winning tickets sold in Brooklyn and Deer Park BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Two lucky New York Lottery players are celebrating matching TAKE 5 jackpots after…

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DOJ Report Confirms FBI Had 26 Informants Dressed as MAGA in During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Four FBI Informants Entered Capitol During Riot, Inspector General Finds WASHINGTON — A newly released Justice Department inspector general report confirmed the FBI had 26 confidential human sources in Washington, D.C., during…

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Man Gunned Down in Longshore Avenue Died Despite Attempts by EMS to Save His Life

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 33-year-old man died Saturday night after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia’s 15th District, according to police. Officers responded around 9:42 p.m. to the 4700 block of Longshore…

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Ex-NJDEP Chief Behind Toms River Ciba Superfund Park Deal Joins Major Environmental Law Firm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, whose administration finalized the disputed settlement allowing commercial development at the former Ciba-Geigy Superfund site in Toms River,…

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Phil and Tammy Murphy Pulling Their Pro Soccer Team Out of New Jersey, Heading to NYC, In Talks

Murphys’ Gotham FC Eyes Move to New York City, Fueling ‘So Much for New Jersey’ Criticism HARRISON, N.J. — If taxes are your number one concern, then New Jersey is not the…

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Jersey Shore Cop Tickets Grieving Driver on Mother’s Day After Parking Near Beach, Falling Asleep in Car

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. — A Mother’s Day parking ticket issued to a grieving New Jersey resident who says they fell asleep crying in their car near the beach has triggered outrage…

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Toms River Beach Badges Now On Sale, Beat the Rush Before Memorial Day Weekend

TOMS RIVER, NJ — With Memorial Day weekend expected to bring heavy crowds to the Jersey Shore, Toms River officials are encouraging residents and visitors to purchase Ortley Beach season badges early…

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Federal Lawsuit Accuses Teaneck BOE of Violating Free Speech Rights at Meetings, Censoring Critical Hamas Speech

TEANECK, NJ — A former Teaneck councilman and local news publisher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the Teaneck Board of Education and several current and former officials of violating…

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Teen Wounded in Shooting Outside Washington Boulevard Location as Suspect Taken Into Custody

Argument Turns Violent as Teen Suffers Gunshot Injury in Baltimore County Shooting TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County police have taken one person into custody after a Friday night shooting in the Wilkens…

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Suspect Hunted After Boxcutter Attack Inside Manhattan Subway Station

NEW YORK, NY — A late-night argument inside a Manhattan subway station turned violent early Friday when a man allegedly pulled a boxcutter and slashed another rider in the neck before fleeing…

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57-Year-Old Man Stabbed Multiple Times on Northbound 2 Train at 96 Street Station, NYPD Says

Early-Morning Subway Attack Leaves Manhattan Rider Stabbed in Abdomen Multiple Times NEW YORK, NY — A 57-year-old subway rider suffered multiple stab wounds early Monday after a verbal dispute aboard a northbound…

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Man Shot in Face at Jersey Shore Motel, Suspect Arrested

Rio Grande Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Motel Shooting Wounds Victim MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 25-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the face Friday afternoon after a confrontation outside…

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Seaside Heights Braces for Memorial Day Crowds After Nearly 90 Arrests and Multiple Stabbings Last Summer

Boardwalk Shutdown, Stabbings, Arrests: Seaside Heights Prepares for Busy Holiday Return SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — One year after violent fights, stabbings, and chaotic crowds overwhelmed the Seaside Heights boardwalk during Memorial Day…

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