Miles of backups hit Connecticut highways during Friday morning rush
HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut commuters face a slow Friday morning on major highways, with long stretches of congestion and road work piling onto delays. As of 8:11 a.m., I-95 southbound traffic is…
Man Shot Early Friday Morning in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – One person was shot multiple times early Friday morning in Baltimore. He is being treated at a local hospital for critical injuries. At approximately 4:12 a.m., police officers were…
Four Shot, One Dead Friday in Queens
QUEENS, NY — A tragic shooting incident unfolded on Friday, December 22, at about 3:15 PM, in front of 117-29 143 Street, in the 113 Precinct of Queens, New York. Responding to…
Teen Stabbed to Death in Jersey City Friday Night
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit, in collaboration with the Jersey City Police Department, is actively investigating a tragic incident involving the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old…
Lacey Student Killed Two Injured in Friday Crash
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A senior from Lacey High School was killed in a tragic road crash on Friday, which also left two adults injured. The incident occurred on Lacey Road, and…
Black Friday Gas Fill-Up Leads to $500,000 Lottery Jackpot
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – A Prince George’s County man’s Black Friday purchase turned into a life-changing event as he won a $500,000 top prize on the Bonus Bingo X20 scratch-off. The…
Suspect in Deadly Stabbing of Brooklyn Woman on Friday Captured by NYPD
BROOKLYN, NY – Police responded to a 911 call of an assault at 442 42 Street in Brooklyn early Friday morning. At the scene, they discovered Maria Diaz, 25, with a fatal…
Woman Found Stabbed in Chest Friday Morning, Dies at Hospital in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 442 42 Street in the early hours of Friday. At the scene, a 25-year-old woman was found unconscious with…
SENTRI lanes to open at Paso Del Norte port of entry Friday morning
EL PASO, Texas – Drivers who are enrolled in the Secure Electronic Network For Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program will have a third option for entering the U.S. from Mexico in El Paso…
Black Friday Sales Show Modest Increase, E-Commerce Gains Prominence
NEW YORK – Mastercard SpendingPulse reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. retail sales on Black Friday compared to last year, excluding automotive sales. This figure, not adjusted for inflation, fell short of…
17-Year-Old Involved in Friday Night Crash Passes, Police Investigating
FREDERICK, MD – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Frederick County, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old local resident. The victim has been…
American Dream Mall Reopened After Black Friday Bomb Threat
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The American Dream Mall, located in the New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex, was briefly evacuated due to a bomb threat, as announced by Governor Phil Murphy on the…
Black Friday Foot Traffic Shopping Lighter Than Previous Years, Retailers Report
NEW YORK, NY — This year’s Black Friday saw a notable change in consumer behavior and economic sentiment, as shoppers worldwide engaged in the annual retail event with less fervor than in…
Black Friday Bomb Threat Clears New Jersey’s Largest Mall
Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of American Dream Mall EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — American Dream Mall in East Rutherford was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat. The alert was received around…
New Jersey Police Department Offers Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips
Black Friday Safety Tips Issued by Belleville Police BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Police Department released a list of safety recommendations for shoppers on Black Friday, highlighting measures to prevent theft and…
Avalon Announces 2024 Holiday Beach Tag Sale During Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday
AVALON, NJ – The Avalon Police Department announced the sale of the 2024 holiday seasonal beach tag, available on November 24-25th, coinciding with the town’s Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday events. The…
New Jersey Shoppers Warned That Not All Black Friday Deals Are What They Seem
TRENTON, NJ – As we are now on the brink of Black Friday this week, one consumer watchdog group says shoppers should be on the alert for deals that aren’t really deals…
CBP announces measures to facilitate upcoming Thanksgiving, Black Friday holiday traffic at the Laredo Port of Entry
LAREDO, Texas– As the Thanksgiving/Black Friday travel season quickly approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for…
Black Friday Shopping Report Identifies Stores with Biggest Discounts in 2023
NEWARK, NJ – Shopping in the New York City Metro area can be daunting, especially with crowds and traffic on Black Friday. This year, there’s some help for shoppers to find the…
Child Car Seat Inspection Available in Cherry Hill on Friday
CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Cherry Hill Fire Department will host a child safety seat check-up event to ensure child car seats are properly installed and free from recalls or defects. Technicians…
New Jersey Shoppers Plan to Buy For Themselves on Black Friday
TRENTON, NJ – A new poll suggests New Jerseyans are eagerly awaiting Black Friday, but not so they can find deals on gifts for friends and family, but for themselves. A recent…