Ohio man gets 15 years to life for killing crying 1-year-old
Columbus, OH – An Ohio man who admitted to killing a 1-year-old girl after she would not stop crying has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Michael Mayor, 34,…
Jackson turns out in force for National Night Out celebration
Jackson, NJ – Hundreds of residents filled the streets for National Night Out 2025, an annual event aimed at strengthening ties between the community and its first responders. The evening was marked…
Teen Driver’s Insurance Rates Spike Almost 200% in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – As the back-to-school season gets underway, parents of teen drivers are facing a steep financial hit, with annual auto insurance premiums jumping by an average of $3,252 nationwide when…
New Jersey is part of the pickleball craze as PickleRage expands to Garden State
Glen Burnie, MD – One of America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball brands is serving up a wave of expansion as PickleRage adds new franchise locations, enters fresh markets, and deepens its community footprint…
Port Washington man sentenced to 20 years in prison for years of abuse starting when victim was 4
MINEOLA, NY — It began when the child was just four years old and attending pre-K — now, a Port Washington man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for…
$50K Powerball ticket sold at Brooklyn gas station
Brooklyn, NY – A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Brooklyn for the August 6 drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Flat Gas…
Who’s in the Ocean County Jail Today: New Arrivals
Ocean County has seen a fresh wave of bookings in the past 48 hours, with new inmates ranging from drug and weapons charges to domestic violence and resisting arrest. Here’s a quick…
Migrant charged with domestic violence in Ocean County
Gustasvo Aquino-Ricardez, of Ocean County, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday, following a disturbing domestic violence case that includes serious assault charges. The 5-foot-4, 140-pound man with brown eyes…
NFL-backed Scientist Using AI to Discover Future Superstars
NEW YORK – A groundbreaking AI platform that can analyze how athletes move, measure their performance, and even flag injury risks—all from a smartphone video—has officially launched with backing from the NFL.…
Toms River summer concert to feature NJ British Invasion and fireworks at Shelter Cove
Toms River, NJ – Music and fireworks are coming to Shelter Cove Beach this Sunday night as part of Toms River’s ongoing summer concert series, another free community concert presented by Mayor…
Bible study leader gets 10 years for repeated assaults on young girl at Pennsylvania church
East Drumore Township, PA – As she sat in a church classroom at just 7 years old, a girl was repeatedly assaulted by the man trusted to teach her Bible lessons. Michael…
Winning lottery ticket sold at Mineola convenience store
MINEOLA, NY – A lucky Nassau County lottery player is starting the week with a big win after scoring more than $18,000 in Tuesday’s TAKE 5 midday drawing. The New York Lottery…
Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major mixed-use development featuring a large daycare center, residential units, and retail space is moving ahead in Manchester Township after a recent planning board hearing advanced the proposal.…
Bronx candy shop sells top prize winning lottery ticket
BRONX, NY – A lucky lottery player in the Bronx is more than $31,000 richer after hitting the top prize in Tuesday night’s TAKE 5 drawing. The New York Lottery announced the…
Buffalo shopper strikes it big with $50,000 Powerball win
BUFFALO, NY – A lucky Powerball player is $50,000 richer after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket at a Buffalo grocery store for Monday’s drawing. The New York Lottery announced that the winning ticket…
Senators demand emergency session over looming 37 percent health benefit hike for NJ public workers
New Jersey Senate Republicans are demanding an emergency legislative session to address a proposed 37% spike in public employee health premiums, warning of widespread consequences for taxpayers, municipalities, and school budgets if…
Powerball players in Buffalo and Newburgh land $50K
BUFFALO, NY – Two New York players each claimed $50,000 after purchasing third-prize-winning tickets for the Aug. 2 Powerball drawing. The winning tickets were sold at Tops Markets, 3865 Union Road in…
Two New York players hit $50K Powerball prizes
BUFFALO, NY – Two New York players each won $50,000 in the Aug. 2 Powerball drawing after purchasing third-prize-winning tickets in Buffalo and Newburgh. The winning tickets were sold at Tops Markets,…
Freeport 7 Eleven scores top prize lottery winner
FREEPORT, NY – A lucky TAKE 5 player scored $28,742 in the Aug. 3 evening drawing after purchasing a top-prize-winning ticket in Freeport. The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven, located at 80…
Brooklyn winner to get $1K weekly for life
BROOKLYN, NY – A CASH4LIFE player in Brooklyn is now set to receive $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize-winning ticket for the Aug. 2 drawing. The winning ticket, worth…