Lucky NY ticket earns huge lottery payday
Amawalk man wins $1,000 a week for life on New York Lottery scratch-off Amawalk, NY – A Westchester County resident has secured a lifetime of payouts after winning a top prize in…
Big East Region youth football championships kick off in Toms River
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Youth football teams from across the East Coast are converging in Ocean County this weekend for the Big East Region American Youth Football and Cheer Championships at Toms…
NJ bill seeks to ban radical sex education for students through grade four
TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal in the State Assembly would bar New Jersey public schools from teaching sex education or related topics to students in preschool through fourth grade. Assemblyman Sean…
PA lawmakers move to tighten food safety oversight in state and county prisons
HARRISBURG, PA – Concerned over unsanitary food conditions in correctional facilities, Representatives Nathan Davidson, Dave Madsen, and Ben Waxman are introducing legislation to require expert health inspections of all state and county…
Police search for missing 14-year-old girl last seen leaving Queens home
QUEENS, NY – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 14-year-old girl who vanished after leaving her home in Queens on Thursday afternoon. Investigators said Tosanmilore Olanipekun was last…
Teens sentenced to life for shooting death of 12-year-old girl
Teens sentenced to life for shooting death of 12-year-old girl Lake City, FL Matthew Rice, 18, received a life sentence on Thursday for the murder of 12-year-old Mariah Smith. A jury convicted…
Erin Stewart launches bid for Connecticut governor, pledges to go against “Clowns in Hartford”
New Britain, CT – Longtime New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially entered the race for governor, announcing her candidacy as a Republican challenger with a message centered on change, fiscal responsibility, and…
Queens gang takedown: 32 alleged members of ‘Bad-Co Ballout’ indicted in largest bust in borough history
Queens, NY – A year-long investigation into a violent Queens gang culminated Thursday with the indictment of 32 alleged members of the “Bad-Co Ballout” crew, accused of committing a string of shootings…
Teen in custody after firing shot and fleeing Hillsborough scene
Hillsborough man arrested after Route 206 shooting prompts school lockdown and police search HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A 19-year-old Hillsborough resident is in custody following a daytime shooting along Route 206 that sparked…
Maryland teacher hits $459K jackpot after gas station stop
St. Mary’s County teacher wins $459,932 FAST PLAY jackpot at gas station kiosk GREAT MILLS, MD — A St. Mary’s County elementary school teacher is now holding a winning ticket worth $459,932…
Bolt cutter bandit botches e-scooter heist at Seton Hall Law
E-scooter thief flees after botched bolt cutter attempt at Seton Hall Law School Newark, NJ – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on camera trying to…
Lanoka Harbor man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child pornography possession
TRENTON, NJ – A 79-year-old Ocean County man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Tuesday for possessing images of child sexual abuse, officials announced. John Mangan of Lanoka Harbor previously…
Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…
DC cracks down with weekend youth curfews in high-traffic zones
DC police enforce juvenile curfew zones in Navy Yard and U Street amid safety concerns WASHINGTON, DC – The Metropolitan Police Department has activated two temporary Juvenile Curfew Zones in areas known…
Brick Township welcomes two new special law enforcement officers to the force
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Two new Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers joined the ranks of the Brick Township Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony led by Chief David Forrester and Mayor…
$1M Powerball ticket sold at Virginia 7-Eleven
Powerball ticket sold at Dublin 7-Eleven still unclaimed DUBLIN, VA — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a 7-Eleven in Pulaski County is now a millionaire — if they can find…
Holiday Millions ticket delivers $50K prize for Ohio woman
Troy woman wins $50K on $30 Holiday Millions scratch-off just in time for the holidays TROY, OH — A Troy woman is heading into the holiday season with $50,000 in extra cheer…
Annapolis business owner stumbles on forgotten $125K jackpot
Annapolis man unknowingly carried $125K winning FAST PLAY ticket in his truck for days ANNAPOLIS, MD — A local business owner in Annapolis spent nearly a week unknowingly driving around with a…
Toms River MUA Investigating Possible Theft of Fuel At Authority Owned Gas Pump
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority voted earlier this year to launch an outside investigation into the illegal use of its fueling stations by non-authorized entities. The decision…
Wayne’s Jingle Fest Craft Show kicks off holiday shopping season
WAYNE, NJ – The Jingle Fest Craft Show returns November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne Hills High School, featuring more than 100 local artisans. Key Points A shopper’s…