safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former Deputy Director at the District of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) pleaded guilty Friday to accepting at least $10,000 in bribes to …

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Tuesday night in Queens and charged with assault, police said. Shafkath Tabassum, 30, was taken into custody at 10:17 …

Trenton, NJ – As spring awakens across New Jersey, so do its black bears, emerging from their winter dens with a fierce appetite. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection …

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would require hospitals and birthing facilities to show an informational video on water safety to new parents before discharge. …

Nantucket, MA – A Vineyard Wind turbine, previously damaged in a high-profile blade failure in July 2024, was struck by lightning on February 27, triggering a swift response from the …

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Council held a public hearing Thursday, February 28, on a new ordinance aimed at safety and regulating low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles within …

SPRINGDALE, PA — Engineers are assessing structural stability at the former Cheswick Power Station after approximately half of the building collapsed during demolition, Allegheny County Police said Saturday. The collapse …

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Saturday morning in Queens, authorities said. Richard Nicolas, 40, was taken into custody at 10:04 a.m. within …

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD — The Calvert County Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert for Tuesday and Wednesday as severe cold temperatures are expected in the area. …

NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced Friday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will immediately cease participation in identity-based observances, stating that such events are “distractions” …

NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Friday afternoon in Manhattan and charged with theft-related offenses, authorities said. Emmanuel Bermudez, 37, was taken into …

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested early Friday morning in Queens on multiple drug and weapons charges, authorities said. Tanya Taylor, 49, was taken into …

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – The Cherry Hill Fire Department (CHFD) is urging residents to exercise caution around frozen ponds and waterways, emphasizing that “no ice is safe ice,” even during …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Friday evening in Brooklyn on charges of assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a …

TRENTON, NJ — The owner of an Essex County-based school bus company was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison for endangering students by hiring unqualified drivers, failing to …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As winter temperatures drop, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is warning residents about the dangers of walking on frozen bodies of water, emphasizing that …

QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, Md. — A mother and son died Wednesday in a fire that consumed their mobile home in Queen Anne’s County, prompting officials to emphasize fire safety during …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced sweeping changes to the NYPD’s vehicle pursuit policy on Tuesday, aiming to enhance public safety and reduce …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school safety agent was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on assault and menacing charges, authorities said. The NYPD identified the …

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school safety agent was arrested early Sunday morning in the Bronx on multiple charges, authorities confirmed. Nykia Ordonez, 42, was …

NEW YORK CITY — Hours after Governor Kathy Hochul touted efforts to improve safety on New York City’s subway system, a tragic and horrifying attack on an F train left …

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — Officers from the Belleville Police Department joined the community in celebrating the holiday season during the Township Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday at Belleville …

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly issued safety bulletin from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety is advising first responders to maintain caution and distance when encountering downed unmanned aerial …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — As holiday decorating begins across the region, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents to prioritize safety with tips to prevent fires and …

BALTIMORE — The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright expressed concern Thursday after lawmakers declined to vote on an emergency regulation aimed at strengthening …