NJ approves first cannabis consumption lounges: List of locations
New Jersey is set to open its first legal cannabis consumption area after the state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved four endorsements earlier this month.
New York City braces for dangerous heat and potential severe storms on Friday
Dangerous heat, as well as the threat of severe weather, is expected to make a triumphant return to NYC. Here's what you can expect on Friday.
NJ driver's licenses will soon be available on your phone: Here's how it works
New Jersey drivers will soon be able to access their driver's license digitally wherever they are!
Heatwave history: Record-breaking heat could hit the Northeast on Friday
Another possible heatwave is on the way for parts of the Northeast on Friday, and those temperatures could break some heat records!
29 people injured in bus crash near Port Authority Bus Terminal
29 people have reportedly been injured in a bus accident at Port Authority Bus Terminal early Thursday morning.
Police officer struck by gunfire during homicide investigation on Long Island
A police officer was shot on Long Island while executing a search warrant for a suspect after a body was found nearby, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Smoking marijuana in NYC should be 'relegated to certain areas', Adams says
NYC Mayor Adams says smoking marijuana should be restricted to specific areas of the city because of the smell.
Jimmy Hoffa mystery: 50 years after his disappearance
Jimmy Hoffa was a powerful man in Detroit and nationwide -- he sparred with John and Robert Kennedy while leading millions as part of the Teamsters union.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
NYC mayoral race: Who wins in a 1v1 with Mamdani?
The most recent poll shows Cuomo beating Mamdani in a one-on-one race for New York City's mayoral office by a slim margin.
Jeffrey Epstein’s former defense attorney Roy Black dies at 80
Roy Black, the high-profile Miami lawyer who defended Jeffrey Epstein, William Kennedy Smith, and other major public figures, has died at 80.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody paused by judge
A lengthy court battle has resulted in a legal victory for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who will be released from federal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.
How to watch Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger's sentencing
Bryan Kohberger, the man who formally confessed to the November 2022 murders of four Idaho college students, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 23.
Live updates: Bryan Kohberger sentenced for murdering four Idaho students
Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea deal for murdering Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin in late 2022.
NYC traffic actually isn't the worst in the US: Here's where it ranks
New York City was not named the worst U.S. city for traffic this year, which may come as a shock to commuters and visitors!
Should ICE agents be wearing masks while enforcing the law?
New York, as well as a few other states, has introduced legislation that would ban federal agents from wearing masks or dressing in plain clothes while enforcing immigration law.
Rabies declared ‘imminent public health threat’ in Nassau County
A rise in rabies cases is prompting health officials in Nassau County, Long Island, to declare an "imminent public health threat" – a move that officials hope will help secure resources to combat the spread.
Nearly a dozen New Jersey beaches under bacteria advisories
If you're headed to the Jersey Shore this weekend, you may want to check your favorite beach for some water alerts.
NJ inmate sentenced for killing fellow inmate day before his release from prison
An inmate was just one day away from freedom when he was murdered in his cell by a fellow inmate, who will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Cause of death revealed for 9-year-old girl found dead in New York; father charged
Preliminary autopsy results released Tuesday classified Melina Frattolin's death as a homicide.



















