NYPD cop busted for drunk driving in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon after being caught driving under the influence in Bay Ridge, authorities said. Elias Fernandez, 27, was taken into…
Sherrill Takes Early Lead in Latest Poll for New Jersey Governor’s Race
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — If you’re the type of person who still believes in political polls in 2025, then this story might upset you, or make you feel comfortable depending on your…
Mother of two fatally shot in domestic incident in Philadelphia, friends asking for help
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 29-year-old woman was fatally shot in what authorities are investigating as a domestic violence-related homicide in Philadelphia on Saturday. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help…
Newark cops search for woman wanted for questioning in double shooting
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a 26-year-old woman wanted for questioning in a double shooting that injured two women in Newark last month. Destiny Craig is…
Winner gets $1K a week for life with Newburgh lottery ticket
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A second-prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million was sold in Newburgh for the July 7 drawing, New York Lottery officials announced. The lucky ticket was…
New Jersey governor signs bill requiring coverage for additional prosthetic devices
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey health insurers will soon be required to cover advanced prosthetic devices for physical and recreational activity under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.…
New Jersey Native Credited for Saving 165 People from Texas Floodwaters
KERR COUNTY, Texas — A New Jersey native is being celebrated as an American hero after saving 165 people from devastating floods in central Texas. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan,…
Phil Murphy Just Ended Taxpayer Subsidies for Declining Newspaper Industry
In a decisive move that reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving media landscape, New Jersey has taken a historic step by ending the long-standing requirement for taxpayer-funded public notice subsidies to…
Lakewood Yeshiva Student Accused of Luring Child for Sex Released from Jail
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A 40-year-old Lakewood yeshiva student and father of seven was released from the Ocean County Jail on Monday under New Jersey’s bail reform system, four days after being arrested…
Great News for New Jersey Travelers: TSA to Drop Shoe Removal at Airports
TSA to end shoe removal rule at airport checkpoints as of July 7 WASHINGTON — Travelers nationwide will no longer be required to remove their shoes during airport security screening beginning Monday,…
Front yard becomes fatal crash site for Maryland driver
BRANDYWINE, Md. — A 48-year-old Hughesville man died Friday evening after his vehicle left the roadway and crashed in a front yard along Brandywine Road, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers responded…
Big win for Youngstown player with Cincinnati lottery ticket
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Pick 5 player from Youngstown scored a $25,000 top prize in the June 26 drawing with a winning ticket purchased at a Cincinnati mini mart, Ohio Lottery officials…
Toms River partners with YMCA for summer swim lessons starting July 14
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Recreation has teamed up with the Ocean County YMCA to offer summer swim lessons at the Toms River Municipal Pool at Snug Harbor, with sessions starting…
Maryland man busted for girlfriend’s murder after Landover shooting
LANDOVER, Md. — A 32-year-old man has been charged with killing his girlfriend after a shooting inside a Landover apartment Saturday afternoon, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers responded around 3:35 p.m.…
Virginia woman goes for baking soda, comes back $100K richer
GLADSTONE, Va. — A quick trip for baking soda turned into a six-figure windfall for a Nelson County woman who scratched her way to a $100,000 top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s…
80-year-old Gaithersburg man nabbed for fatal knife attack on spouse
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — An 80-year-old man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he fatally stabbed his wife in their Leisure World apartment Saturday evening. Montgomery County police responded around 6:06…
Summer ride ends in fatal crash for Baltimore cyclist
BALTIMORE — A 58-year-old cyclist died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening on the 900 block of Ensor Street, authorities said. Officers arrived around 5:15 p.m. and found the injured…
Toms River Law Opens New Door for Military Veterans to Become Cops
TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance removing education barriers for those with qualified…
Rainy Day Heat and Humidity Sparks Weather Warning for New Jersey
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and southeastern Pennsylvania, warning of dangerously high temperatures and humidity expected on Tuesday.…
Former Bronx daycare worker sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing two girls
BRONX, N.Y. — A former Bronx daycare worker was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in state prison and 25 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of sexually abusing two young girls…
Former Bronx daycare worker sentenced to 14 years for sexually abusing two girls
BRONX, N.Y. — A former Bronx daycare worker was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in state prison and 25 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of sexually abusing two young girls…