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States challenge federal role in sports betting oversight

States push back on federal role in sports betting oversight Trenton, NJ — A coalition of attorneys general from across the country is urging federal regulators to step back from overseeing sports-related…

Man gets 22 years for brutal ax attack on coworker

Ax attack on Long Beach street ends with 22-year prison sentence Mineola, NY — A violent early morning ambush involving an ax has led to a 22-year prison sentence for a Long…

New Jersey Asphalt Contractor Sues State Over DEI Hiring Quotas and Union Mandates, Warns of Higher Project Costs

Wall, NJ — A New Jersey construction company that builds highways and public infrastructure is suing state agencies, arguing that hiring quotas and union requirements tied to public contracts are driving up…

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Seeks to Block Benefits

Trenton, NJ — A new federal lawsuit filed Thursday targets New Jersey’s policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition, with the U.S. Department of Justice arguing the law unlawfully disadvantages…

Cleveland ticket hits massive $5M scratch-off jackpot

$5M scratch-off prize claimed by trust after Cleveland ticket hits top win Cleveland, OH — A winning lottery ticket sold in Cleveland has resulted in a $5M prize, now claimed by a…

Wrong ticket turns into $1.8M jackpot shock for Ohio woman

Ohio woman scores $1.8M on unexpected ticket Springfield, OH — A lottery purchase that wasn’t supposed to happen ended in a seven-figure payout after a Springfield woman held onto a ticket she…

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Toms River Senior Center Closes Thursday After Power Outage Disrupts Activities

Toms River, NJ — A power outage forced the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue to close on Thursday, interrupting daily programs for local residents who rely on the facility…

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Manchester’s Leaders Are Leaving, Selling Homes, Resigning as Township Enters Uncertain Period of Predicted Growth

Manchester Township, NJ — Two of Manchester’s most prominent local officials have exited the community within days of each other, just as township leaders approved a key infrastructure deal that could unlock…

Virginia couple stunned after scratching into $1M lottery win

Virginia couple scores $1M scratch-off win after buying ticket in Falls Church Falls Church, VA — A routine stop at a local market turned into a $1M surprise after a Northern Virginia…

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Hochul Slams New Jersey’s $150 World Cup Ticket Scheme As Crazy

New York, NY — A growing feud over who owns and pays for moving World Cup crowds from New York City to MetLife Stadium is spilling into public view after New York…

Gas station ticket turns into $150K payday in Ohio

$150K scratch-off jackpot hits in North Ridgeville with winning ticket sold at Speedway North Ridgeville, OH — A $5 scratch-off ticket turned into a six-figure payday after a Cuyahoga County man claimed…

Same numbers twice deliver double win in Ohio Lottery

Double ticket play pays off with $50K win for Lake County woman Willoughby, OH — A simple decision to play the same numbers twice turned into a $50,000 lottery win for a…

First $1M winner strikes fast in new Massachusetts scratch-off

First $1M win hits new Massachusetts scratch-off just weeks after launch Attleboro, MA — A newly released lottery game has already produced its first $1M winner after a Massachusetts man claimed the…

$1M scratch-off score sets up long-term payday in Massachusetts

Massachusetts player locks in $1M win with Southampton scratch-off ticket Southampton, MA — A routine stop at a convenience store turned into a long-term payout after a Massachusetts woman secured a $1M…

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New Jersey Says USDA Audit of SNAP Benefits Fraud “Illegal and Deeply Immoral” as Rampant Abuse Uncovered

Trenton, NJ – A legal fight over food assistance data is unfolding between New Jersey and the federal government, with more than 800,000 SNAP recipients at the center of the dispute. State…

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Manchester Council President Resigns After Taking Ocean County Patronage Job

Manchester Township, NJ – Manchester Council President Roxy Conniff stepped down from her position Monday, April 27, citing a move out of the township, creating a vacancy on the governing body with…

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New York is the World Cup: Hochul Declares Sole Ownership Amid Soccer Turf War With New Jersey Governor

Hochul’s “New York Is the World Cup” Remark Fuels Tension as New Jersey Shoulders Hosting Burden EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – After New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill launched a verbal volley across the…

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Jeopardy Star Jamie Ding Earns $880K—Still Not Enough to Buy a Home and Live Comfortably in Most of New Jersey

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Jamie Ding’s historic 31-game winning streak on Jeopardy! turned him into one of the quiz show’s all-time top performers, earning him approximately $880,000 and national recognition. But despite the…

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Get off my grass! Mayor Kuhn Announces Crackdown Against Children and Teens Riding E-Bikes in Parks

Jackson, NJ — Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn is warnning parents to get their unruly children in line before she and the township have to after an alleged increase in e-bike related…

Lucky birthday pick explodes into triple lottery win in Ohio

Mom’s birthday numbers deliver $150K jackpot sweep for Toledo woman Toledo, OH — A set of numbers tied to a family birthday turned into a triple payday after a Toledo woman hit…

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