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Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens

In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late ’70s to its closure in the early ’90s,…

From bounced around to belly rubs — Charlie seeks a forever couch

JACKSON, NJ — Charlie, a one-year-old brindle pup with a big personality and a bigger heart, is looking for a forever home after arriving at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility. Described as a “chicken nugget” with just the right…

Suffolk County cops caught ducking around on Ducky Lane

MASTIC BEACH, NY — Suffolk County police officers came to the aid of four ducklings Tuesday after the young birds became trapped along Ducky Lane in Mastic Beach. According to the Suffolk…

Widespread unemployment abuse centered around New York and other blue states

NEW YORK, NY — An initial federal review has revealed widespread abuse of Unemployment Insurance programs across multiple states, with fraudulent claims totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, including payments to claimants…