Emaciated dog is being nursed back to health
Authorities say a Queens man faces charges including aggravated cruelty after arriving at an animal shelter with a starving dog that was too weak to walk.
Authorities say a Queens man faces charges including aggravated cruelty after arriving at an animal shelter with a starving dog that was too weak to walk.
NC lotto winner spends more than $9M bailing fiance out of jail
A North Carolina woman who won $88 million from the Powerball jackpot earlier this year may have to bail out her fiance for the third time in less than a year, according to WWAY. Lamarr McDow aka "Hot Sauce," was booked into jail Monday morning. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. McDow turned himself in after being indicted on the charge, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. WWAY reports McDow was arrested last November on heroin charges and held under a $
A North Carolina woman who won $88 million from the Powerball jackpot earlier this year may have to bail out her fiance for the third time in less than a year, according to WWAY. Lamarr McDow aka "Hot Sauce," was booked into jail Monday morning. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. McDow turned himself in after being indicted on the charge, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. WWAY reports McDow was arrested last November on heroin charges and held under a $
Suspect in NYC officer's fatal shooting a longtime criminal
NEW YORK (AP) — A man suspected of gunning down a police officer had been let out of jail and allowed to enter a drug treatment program despite an extensive arrest record that included felony convictions, leading to questions about why he was chosen for the program in the first place.
NEW YORK (AP) — A man suspected of gunning down a police officer had been let out of jail and allowed to enter a drug treatment program despite an extensive arrest record that included felony convictions, leading to questions about why he was chosen for the program in the first place.
Westfield volunteer fined after giving away food and school supplies
Kevin “Spud” Monroe with the ticket he got for grilling without a permit in Windsor Park. He and other volunteers gave the food out to children, along with school supplies.
Kevin “Spud” Monroe with the ticket he got for grilling without a permit in Windsor Park. He and other volunteers gave the food out to children, along with school supplies.
Man who brought fake chips to poker tournament gets prison
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A man who brought millions of dollars in counterfeit poker chips to an Atlantic City poker tournament and then flushed them down the toilet is going to prison.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A man who brought millions of dollars in counterfeit poker chips to an Atlantic City poker tournament and then flushed them down the toilet is going to prison.
Fisherman rescued after falling into Manasquan Inlet
Rescuers saved a fisherman who fell off the jetty into the Manasquan Inlet. Assistant Manasquan Fire Chief Dave Kircher tells the Asbury Park Press (http://on.app.com/1LASDnO ) the man apparently fell asleep on the rocks and was startled by a friend on Monday night. The man fell six feet into the water. Rescuers retrieved the man and he was taken to a hospital with injuries that Kircher says were not life threatening. ___
Rescuers saved a fisherman who fell off the jetty into the Manasquan Inlet. Assistant Manasquan Fire Chief Dave Kircher tells the Asbury Park Press (http://on.app.com/1LASDnO ) the man apparently fell asleep on the rocks and was startled by a friend on Monday night. The man fell six feet into the water. Rescuers retrieved the man and he was taken to a hospital with injuries that Kircher says were not life threatening. ___
New 'Star Wars' trailer on 'Monday Night Football'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Giants/Eagles game took a backseat to "Monday Night Football's" main event — the halftime premiere of a new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer. It also went online moments after. The 2:35 minute spot offered teases into the backstories of the series' newest characters, like John Boyega's Finn, a stormtrooper who's questioning his allegiances, Daisy Ridley's scavenger Rey, seen exploring an old ship, and Adam Driver's Darth Vader-obsessed Kylo Ren.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Giants/Eagles game took a backseat to "Monday Night Football's" main event — the halftime premiere of a new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer. It also went online moments after. The 2:35 minute spot offered teases into the backstories of the series' newest characters, like John Boyega's Finn, a stormtrooper who's questioning his allegiances, Daisy Ridley's scavenger Rey, seen exploring an old ship, and Adam Driver's Darth Vader-obsessed Kylo Ren.
Uproar over 'no Haitians' classified ad
Uproar over 'no Haitians' classified ad
Uproar over 'no Haitians' classified ad
New Jersey senators planning proposals on major issues
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The president of the New Jersey state Senate says he and his colleagues plan to introduce legislation with the goal of investing in several areas to spur the state's economy. Democrat Stephen Sweeney announced the plans on Monday, saying the proposals would cover transportation improvements, early childhood education and college affordability.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The president of the New Jersey state Senate says he and his colleagues plan to introduce legislation with the goal of investing in several areas to spur the state's economy. Democrat Stephen Sweeney announced the plans on Monday, saying the proposals would cover transportation improvements, early childhood education and college affordability.
Murphy HRs again; Mets beat Cubs for 2-0 NLCS lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Say this for Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets: They have their October formula down and are sticking with it. Murphy homered off yet another ace to provide an early cushion for Noah Syndergaard, and the Mets breezed past Jake Arrieta the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Sunday night for a 2-0 lead in a surprisingly one-sided NL Championship Series. Power, pitching, plus some dazzling defense — just like the Amazin' Mets of 1969.
NEW YORK (AP) — Say this for Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets: They have their October formula down and are sticking with it. Murphy homered off yet another ace to provide an early cushion for Noah Syndergaard, and the Mets breezed past Jake Arrieta the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Sunday night for a 2-0 lead in a surprisingly one-sided NL Championship Series. Power, pitching, plus some dazzling defense — just like the Amazin' Mets of 1969.
Man on Rollerblades Arrested for Trying to Steal Ambulance
A Gwinnett County man is arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance from the scene of a serious car accident.
A Gwinnett County man is arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance from the scene of a serious car accident.
Georgia Judge Issues Strong Rebuke to Woman Who Made Anti-Cop Message
A clayton judge issues a sharp rebuke to a woman who made an anti-cop comment on-line.
A clayton judge issues a sharp rebuke to a woman who made an anti-cop comment on-line.
Murphy, Mets beat sleeping Dodgers 3-2 to reach NLCS vs Cubs
Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets caught the Los Angeles Dodgers sleeping.
Daniel Murphy and the New York Mets caught the Los Angeles Dodgers sleeping.
Ghosts down the shore?
Keyport, New Jersey's haunted past is on display this Halloween.
Keyport, New Jersey's haunted past is on display this Halloween.
Maplewood woman detained by Whole Foods receives apology and store ban is lifted
In an exclusive interview with TAPinto SOMA, Maplewood resident Marge Dooley, age 70, provided details of her meeting with a Whole Foods Market representative, and her wish to now put the incident behind her.
In an exclusive interview with TAPinto SOMA, Maplewood resident Marge Dooley, age 70, provided details of her meeting with a Whole Foods Market representative, and her wish to now put the incident behind her.
Celgene completes purchase of Former Merck Property
Celgene Corporation has completed its purchase of the former Merck & Co., Inc. property located at 556 Morris Ave.
Celgene Corporation has completed its purchase of the former Merck & Co., Inc. property located at 556 Morris Ave.
NYC museum retrospective of photojournalist Jacob Riis
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York exhibition looks at the career of photojournalist Jacob Riis whose images of New York City's slum conditions more than 100 years ago helped spur social reforms. "Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York's Other Half" opens Wednesday at The Museum of the City of New York. Riis' photographs and writings depicting the inhumane conditions of New York's immigrant poor earned him praise as the city's "most useful citizen."
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York exhibition looks at the career of photojournalist Jacob Riis whose images of New York City's slum conditions more than 100 years ago helped spur social reforms. "Jacob A. Riis: Revealing New York's Other Half" opens Wednesday at The Museum of the City of New York. Riis' photographs and writings depicting the inhumane conditions of New York's immigrant poor earned him praise as the city's "most useful citizen."
Police: Lakeland woman live streams herself driving drunk
A Lakeland woman was not only Periscoping while driving, police say she was live streaming herself driving drunk and telling the world how drunk she was.
A Lakeland woman was not only Periscoping while driving, police say she was live streaming herself driving drunk and telling the world how drunk she was.
Thousands line 5th Ave for NYC's Columbus Day Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of people are lining New York's Fifth Avenue to cheer the annual Columbus Day parade in the nation's largest city. Marching bands, floats and politicians marched up the famous thoroughfare Monday. The parade, beyond commemorating Columbus, has also become a celebration of New Yorkers of Italian heritage. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, who are each of Italian descent, were warmly received along the route.
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of people are lining New York's Fifth Avenue to cheer the annual Columbus Day parade in the nation's largest city. Marching bands, floats and politicians marched up the famous thoroughfare Monday. The parade, beyond commemorating Columbus, has also become a celebration of New Yorkers of Italian heritage. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, who are each of Italian descent, were warmly received along the route.
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There's an angel keeping an eye on the Jersey Shore.
There's an angel keeping an eye on the Jersey Shore.