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Teen girl groped on Manhattan subway as suspect flees into Union Square station

A 15-year-old girl was groped aboard a Manhattan subway train Wednesday morning, prompting a police investigation and a search for the suspect, who fled the scene at the busy Union Square station, authorities said. According to the NYPD, the incident occurred around 7:50 a.m. on April 30 as the girl was riding a northbound “N” train near Union Square. An unidentified individual reportedly approached and grabbed the teenager’s buttocks without her consent. The victim was not physically injured during the incident and reported the assault shortly afterward. Authorities said she was able to give a description of the suspect before

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MTA worker assaulted with umbrella at Brooklyn subway station

A 53-year-old MTA employee was attacked while on duty at a Brooklyn subway station Sunday night, according to police. The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue station. Authorities said the woman was stationed on the lower mezzanine level of the station when an unidentified individual approached and struck her twice on the head with an umbrella. The assailant fled the scene on foot before officers arrived and remains at large. EMS transported the victim to Wyckoff Hospital, where she was treated and listed in stable condition. Police said the employee was conscious and

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Port Jefferson Station store sells top-prize TAKE 5 ticket

Port Jefferson Station, New York — A TAKE 5 player in Suffolk County won $18,205 in Sunday’s midday drawing with a top-prize ticket sold at a local convenience store, the New York Lottery announced. The winning ticket for the May 4 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing was purchased at Trisul, located at 669 Old Town Road in Port Jefferson Station. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn, securing the top prize for the game’s midday edition. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers selected from a field of one through 39. Prizes vary

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Winning lottery ticket sold at Hopewell Junction Shell station

Hopewell Junction, New York — A TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth $29,197 was sold in Dutchess County for the Sunday evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket for the May 4 TAKE 5 EVENING draw was sold at Shell Food Mart, located at 2444 Route 55 in Hopewell Junction. The prize-winning ticket matched all five numbers selected in the drawing. TAKE 5 is drawn twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers picked from a pool of one to 39. Players who match all five numbers win the top prize, which varies based on

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$4M scratch-off score rocks Hartford gas station

HARTFORD, CT — A lucky lottery player in Hartford is $4 million richer after winning the top prize in the $4,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, according to official Connecticut Lottery data. The winning ticket was sold at the Mobil Gas Station in Hartford. The claim was recorded Thursday, May 1, making the winner one of the latest to hit a top-tier prize in the high-stakes instant game. The Connecticut Lottery has not publicly identified the winner. State law requires the disclosure of lottery winners unless they claim the prize through a legal trust or entity. $4,000,000 Fortune is one of the

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$32K winning lottery ticket sold at Valley Stream service station

Valley Stream, NY — A TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth $32,275.50 was sold in Valley Stream for the April 30 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Keith & Sean Service Station, located at 270 W Sunrise Highway. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with winning numbers drawn from a field of 1 through 39. The winner has up to one year from the drawing date to claim the prize. No details have been released yet regarding the identity of the prizewinner. Key points: Lottery continues

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Gas station ticket earns Ohio player $25K a year for life

Cleveland, OH — A Cleveland lottery player is set to receive $25,000 annually for life after hitting the second-tier prize in the April 28 Lucky for Life drawing, Ohio Lottery officials announced Tuesday. The winning ticket was purchased at Gas USA Harvard, located at 7020 Harvard Avenue in Cleveland. The player matched all five white ball numbers — 16, 19, 20, 33, and 40 — just missing the Lucky Ball, which was 11. The winner selected their own numbers rather than opting for an auto-pick. Their prize guarantees a payout of $25,000 every year for life, with options for a

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Man stabbed to death inside Brooklyn Bridge subway station

NEW YORK, NY — A 38-year-old Brooklyn man was fatally stabbed Friday morning inside a Manhattan subway station, authorities said. Police identified the victim as John Sheldon of 82 Saint Edwards Street, Brooklyn. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:37 a.m. reporting a stabbing at the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station, located near Centre Street and Chambers Street, within the 5th Precinct and Transit District 2. Key Points Upon arrival, officers found Sheldon unconscious and unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to his torso. Emergency Medical Services quickly arrived on scene and transported him to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where

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Man stabbed and bitten by dog in violent attack at Benning Road gas station

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A brutal stabbing combined with a dog attack sent one man to the hospital Tuesday night after he was found bleeding inside a gas station on Benning Road, according to investigators. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 5000 block of Benning Road, where responding officers were flagged down and directed to the wounded man lying on the floor of the gas station. The victim was suffering from multiple stab wounds as well as apparent dog bite injuries. Police issued a lookout for a suspect described as having short dreadlocks and armed with a knife. Officials

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Man sought for lewd act on escalator at Hudson Yards subway station

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a man accused of performing a lewd act in front of a woman at a busy Manhattan subway station Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 a.m. at the 34th Street–Hudson Yards station, as a 60-year-old woman was riding the escalator toward the “7” train platform. The woman reported observing an unidentified male committing a lewd act while on the escalator. She was not physically harmed and did not require medical attention, police said. The suspect fled the scene before authorities arrived. No arrests have been made. The

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Goshen gas station sells $50K winning Powerball ticket

GOSHEN, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Hudson Valley gas station turned into a payday for one lucky Powerball player. A third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Goshen Exxon, located at 400 Greenwich Ave, for the Wednesday drawing. The win comes as part of the April 16 Powerball results. The winning numbers were drawn Wednesday night at 10:59 p.m., part of the tri-weekly televised Powerball game held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The third-prize win is awarded for matching four white balls plus the red Power Ball. The New York Lottery announced the win Thursday, but the identity

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Orange County player lands big win at local gas station

GOSHEN, NY — A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in Orange County for the April 16 drawing, according to the New York Lottery. Key Points Orange County player lands big win at local gas station The lucky ticket was sold at Goshen Exxon, located at 400 Greenwich Avenue. It matched four of the five white numbers plus the red Powerball, qualifying for a third-tier prize of $50,000. The April 16 drawing is part of the multi-state Powerball game, which offers prizes ranging from a few dollars to hundreds of millions, depending on the number

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Gas station scratch-off pays out $100K to lucky Cincinnati winner

CINCINNATI, OH — A Cincinnati lottery player scored a $100,000 win on the Bingo 50X scratch-off game after buying the lucky ticket at the Filling Station on Delhi Pike. Key Points Big prize claimed from $10 scratch-off ticket The winner, whose name has not been released, bought the ticket at the Filling Station located at 5091 Delhi Pike in Cincinnati. After uncovering the prize, the player became one of the latest to win a six-figure amount from the Ohio Lottery. Following the 28 percent deduction for state and federal taxes, the winner will receive an estimated $72,000 in net earnings.

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Trio of armed robbers hold up man at knifepoint in Bronx subway station

NEW YORK, NY — A 21-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint inside a Bronx subway station early Saturday morning after three men cornered him on a train platform and demanded his belongings, police said. Key Points Robbery on platform According to the NYPD, the incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. at the Fordham Road-Grand Concourse “B,D” subway station. The victim told police he was standing on the southbound platform when three unidentified men approached him. One of the suspects pulled out a knife, while another brandished a razor and demanded the victim’s property. The victim handed over his wallet, which contained

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Scratch-off gold: $100K ticket sold at Ohio Filling Station

CINCINNATI, Ohio — A lucky Ohio Lottery player walked away with a $100,000 payday after buying a winning Bingo 50X scratch-off ticket at a gas station in Cincinnati, lottery officials confirmed Friday. Key Points Big win at the pump The winning ticket was purchased at Filling Station, located at 5091 Delhi Pike. The $10 Bingo 50X scratch-off game continues to offer sizable payouts, including a top prize of $500,000. This particular ticket netted a six-figure win, before taxes. After the mandatory 28 percent in state and federal taxes, the lucky player will take home an estimated $72,000. Top prizes still

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Ohio Lottery Results: Gas station ticket pumps out $20K win in Massillon

MASSILLON, Ohio — A lucky lottery player walked away with a $20,000 prize after purchasing a winning VIP Millions scratch-off ticket at a Speedway in Massillon, the Ohio Lottery announced Wednesday. Key Points Big win at Lincoln Way E gas station The winning ticket was purchased at Speedway #3628, located at 3601 Lincoln Way East in Massillon. The VIP Millions scratch-off, which costs $50 to play, offers top prizes of $40,000 a year for 25 years and other significant cash rewards. After the required 28 percent in federal and state tax deductions, the player will take home an estimated $14,400.

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Pro-Palestine protesters shut down NYC’s Grand Central Station during Netanyahu visit

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Pro-Palestine demonstrators temporarily shut down Grand Central Station on Monday in a disruptive protest coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, according to the New York Police Department and protest organizers. Key Points Protest began at UN Headquarters The demonstration, organized by the group Within Our Lifetime, began outside the United Nations headquarters before protesters marched to Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Videos posted online show crowds blocking entrances and holding banners inside and outside the station. According to the NYPD, station access was restricted due to the size of

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Man busted for rooftop break-in at Shell gas station

NEW CASTLE, DE — A Wilmington man is facing charges after allegedly cutting through the roof of a Shell gas station to steal thousands of dollars in tobacco products, Delaware State Police said Sunday. Key Points Masked thief broke in during storm The burglary occurred overnight on April 4 at the Shell gas station located at 3001 New Castle Avenue. Troopers were dispatched to the scene around 6:58 a.m. after employees discovered multiple roof punctures and significant water damage caused by heavy overnight rainfall. Investigators say surveillance footage revealed that around 12:33 a.m., a masked male cut multiple holes in

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Jackpot hit at gas station as winning lottery ticket sold in Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth more than $38,000 was sold at a local Speedway gas station in Grand Island, the New York Lottery announced Saturday. Key Points The prize-winning ticket was for the April 4 evening drawing of the TAKE 5 game, which pulls numbers from 1 through 39 and is drawn twice daily — once at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. According to the New York Lottery, the ticket matched all winning numbers in the drawing, securing a top prize of $38,143. The lucky ticket was sold at the Speedway at 1898

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$100K Rolling Cash 5 ticket sold at Columbus gas station

COLUMBUS, OH – A Rolling Cash 5 ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a Columbus Marathon station for the April 3 drawing, marking the second major win in the game this week. The winning ticket was purchased at Marathon, located at 3760 Snouffer Road. The player selected their own numbers—2, 6, 14, 16, and 23—and matched all five to secure the top prize. The odds of hitting the Rolling Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 575,757. As of Friday, the prize remains unclaimed. This win follows a $174,000 jackpot claimed from a ticket sold at Blendon Drive Thru in Westerville

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Gas station gold: $100K Rolling Cash 5 ticket sold in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – A Rolling Cash 5 ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a Columbus gas station for the April 3 drawing, marking the second jackpot winner in the game this week. The winning ticket was purchased at the Marathon station located at 3760 Snouffer Road. The lucky player selected their own numbers, which matched all five drawn: 2, 6, 14, 16, and 23. The odds of winning the Rolling Cash 5 top prize are 1 in 575,757. Earlier this week, a $174,000 Rolling Cash 5 jackpot was claimed at Blendon Drive Thru in Westerville. Neither winner has yet come

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Delaware gas station sells $1 million-winning lottery ticket

DELAWARE, OH – A lucky player in Delaware, Ohio, is celebrating a massive payday after winning the $1-million top prize on the Ohio Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at London Road Shell, located at 132 London Road. The ticket holder opted for the $500,000 cash payout and will receive approximately $360,000 after federal and state tax withholdings. VIP Millions is a $50 scratch-off game offering top prizes of $40,000 a year for 25 years. As of April 3, 41 of these top prizes remain unclaimed. The VIP Millions ticket is part of the Ohio Lottery’s

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Pennsylvania player scores $1M win on scratch ticket sold at gas station

PITTSBURGH, PA – A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player struck gold with a $1 million win on a Jumbo Bucks Scratch-Off ticket sold at a Pittsburgh convenience store, the Lottery announced Tuesday. The winning ticket was purchased at Fueland, located at 1927 Brownsville Road in Allegheny County. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the top-prize-winning ticket. Jumbo Bucks is a $10 scratch-off game offering multiple $1 million top prizes. The Pennsylvania Lottery does not know the location of winning tickets until they are claimed. Scratch-Off prizes must be claimed within one year of the game’s official end-sale date.

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Shocking subway encounter: Man exposes himself at Brooklyn train station, flees on foot

BROOKLYN, NY — A man is being sought by police after allegedly exposing himself and performing a lewd act on a subway platform in Bushwick on Friday evening. According to police, the incident occurred around 6:02 p.m. on March 14, when a 26-year-old woman was standing on the northbound L train platform at the Wilson Avenue subway station and saw an unidentified man committing the act. The individual fled the scene on foot toward an unknown direction. Key Points The man has not been identified. Authorities described him as a male wearing a black hat, black jacket, black pants, white

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Gas station ambush ends in arrest after violent DC carjacking

WASHINGTON, DC — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a January armed carjacking that unfolded at a gas station on New Jersey Avenue in Northwest. The incident occurred on January 23 around 8:24 p.m., when a victim was pumping gas in the 1700 block of New Jersey Avenue, Northwest. Police said three suspects approached, assaulted the victim, and pointed a gun while demanding personal property and the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied, and the suspects fled in the stolen car. Following an investigation by detectives, Marquis Alston of Northeast DC was arrested Thursday on a DC Superior

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