New Jersey and Mark Cuban take on high drug costs
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Asbury Park Press reporter Michael L. Diamond discusses his reporting on an initiative by Gov. Mikie Sherrill and billionaire Mark Cuban to target pharmacy benefit managers and curb rising prescription drug prices for New Jersey public employees. Diamond details the questions surrounding a newly formed state working group tasked with finding cost-saving solutions, including the controversial inclusion of current manager OptumRx.

Lawsuit targets New Jersey home rule over school segregation
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Journalist Mary Ann Koruth of The Record examines an ongoing lawsuit challenging New Jersey's school segregation and the state's strict residency laws. As the case awaits an appellate court ruling, Koruth details the history behind municipal district boundaries and explores what potential remedies could mean for students and communities.

Brooklyn man files $100M lawsuit against NYC over wrongful arrest
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Timothy Brown has filed a $100 million lawsuit against New York City, the NYPD and two detectives, alleging false arrest and excessive force during an encounter at a Brooklyn liquor store. The police department acknowledged Brown was wrongly identified as a suspect, and the involved personnel have been placed on modified duty.

Local soccer players welcome 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome into their game
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When nine-year-old Luca Marrero wanted to join an older group playing soccer at a Putnam County roller rink, the three boys welcomed him as an equal and spent over an hour playing together. His mother was so moved that she offered them money as a thank-you, but the boys kindly refused, insisting that their friendship was free.

Columbia University opens new dorm for student veterans and non-traditional learners
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Columbia University has opened a dedicated residence hall designed specifically for adult learners, military veterans, and transfer students enrolled in the School of General Studies.

Advent calendar holiday shopping craze: Why luxury brands are cashing in
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What started as a quiet holiday tradition has rapidly grown into a massive retail phenomenon as luxury brands, retailers, and celebrities roll out high-priced Advent calendars.

Suspect in Central Park serial sexual assaults arrested in Miami
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NYPD detectives and U.S. Marshals arrested Dereck Rivera-Deleon at a Miami Burger King in connection with multiple knife-point sexual assaults in Central Park spanning a five-year period. Authorities utilized surveillance video, forensics and DNA evidence to track down and apprehend the suspected serial rapist.

Suspect in 3 Central Park rapes arrested in Florida, NYPD says
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The NYPD announced a man in Miami was arrested and charged in connection with three rapes in Central Park, dating as far back as 2021. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the details on Newsroom Live. 

Brooklyn runner's killing raises questions about NYC school hiring
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State Sen. Stephen Chan address the outrage among parents after a teacher's aide was arrested in the killing of Katie Suarez. Chan, a 27-year NYPD veteran, blames a serious breakdown in NYC schools' background vetting. He also addresses safety concerns around the Bath Beach running path, and new legislation he is drafting to mandate psychological evaluations for school personnel in this interview on Newsroom Live with Dan Bowens. 

AUDIO: NJ helicopter pilot mayday call for emergency landing in Bayonne
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A Bell 206 sightseeing helicopter with two people on board made a hard landing at the Port Liberty Container Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey. 

'The War They Won': Honoring WWII vets through 200+ untold firsthand stories
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A fraction of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II are still alive today—and their firsthand accounts are vanishing fast. The late Lt. Hobart "Hobie" Kistler dedicated 17 years to interviewing more than 200 World War II veterans. He listened to everyday men and women—from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of the Bulge—capturing raw memories. Now, his brother Peter and father Tom are carrying the project across the finish line, publishing "The War They Won."

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Bayonne, NJ
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Emergency crews responded after a helicopter made a hard landing in Bayonne, NJ. Video shows damage to the chopper's tail. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens has the latest on Newsroom Live. 

Pete Hegseth on defense after Massie files articles of impeachment
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold a news conference Tuesday morning to defend himself against articles of impeachment that outgoing GOP Rep. Thomas Massie filed on the House floor. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses reports. 

Brooklyn murder suspect fired by NYC Dept. of Education after parents express outrage
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Prosecutors are expected to announce an indictment against a 27-year-old Sayed Mohassib, accused in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old runner Katie Suarez. The case has ignited widespread public scrutiny over how Mohassib was hired as a teacher’s aide at P.S. 200 despite a history of red flags and mental health evaluations. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso reports. 

150-year-old youth residential treatment facility closing | Tomorrow's headlines tonight
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Daily Freeman journalist Patricia Doxsey speaks about one of her latest stories regarding the announcement that the Children's Home of Kingston, a 150-year-old youth residential treatment facility, will be closing.

Education journalist talks AI in schools | Tomorrow's headlines tonight
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New York Focus journalist Melissa Manno shares details on her story focusing on education technology and artificial intelligence in schools with FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley.

Machines use carbon monoxide to curb NYC rat population
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New York City's Parks and Rec department is using machines filled with carbon monoxide in an attempt to get a handle on the rat population. FOX 5 NY's Nikki Hauser has more.

Questions raised about school aide accused of killing Brooklyn runner
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New York City residents are concerned over the fact that the man accused of fatally stabbing a Brooklyn runner was able to be hired by a public school. FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has more.