NJ Transit board approves fare hikes
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit's board of directors has approved fare increases that average about 9 percent for bus and rail riders.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit's board of directors has approved fare increases that average about 9 percent for bus and rail riders.
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Farewell FAO Schwarz: Last day of business at NYC toy store
NEW YORK (AP) — The FAO Schwarz toy store on New York City's Fifth Avenue is taking a final bow.
NEW YORK (AP) — The FAO Schwarz toy store on New York City's Fifth Avenue is taking a final bow.
State trooper kills aggressive pig in south Jersey
WOODBINE, N.J. (AP) — State Police say a New Jersey state trooper shot and killed an aggressive pig after it threatened people, a dog and other animals.
WOODBINE, N.J. (AP) — State Police say a New Jersey state trooper shot and killed an aggressive pig after it threatened people, a dog and other animals.
Teacher's aide charged in New York school's 2013 heroin case
FALLSBURG, N.Y. (AP) — A substitute teacher's aide is in custody after being charged in connection with the discovery of heroin and a hypodermic needle inside an elementary school bathroom in southeastern New York.
FALLSBURG, N.Y. (AP) — A substitute teacher's aide is in custody after being charged in connection with the discovery of heroin and a hypodermic needle inside an elementary school bathroom in southeastern New York.
Officer hurt in deadly wrong-way crash plans to sue city
LINDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey police officer who survived a wrong-way crash that killed two other people plans to sue his city over its handling of the officer who was allegedly driving drunk at the time of the crash.
LINDEN, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey police officer who survived a wrong-way crash that killed two other people plans to sue his city over its handling of the officer who was allegedly driving drunk at the time of the crash.
LIRR investigates death of person near Ronkonkoma station
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road says a person has been struck and killed by a train west of the Ronkonkoma (rahn-KAHN'-kuh-muh) station.
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road says a person has been struck and killed by a train west of the Ronkonkoma (rahn-KAHN'-kuh-muh) station.
Feds charge another police official in drug investigation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A member of Easton's police commission has become the latest law enforcement official charged with participating in a drug ring that dealt in steroid and prescription narcotics.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A member of Easton's police commission has become the latest law enforcement official charged with participating in a drug ring that dealt in steroid and prescription narcotics.
Western NY man sentenced for robbery during string of crimes
BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — A career criminal has been sentenced for a knifepoint robbery committed during what authorities say was a string of crimes in four upstate New York counties two years ago.
BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — A career criminal has been sentenced for a knifepoint robbery committed during what authorities say was a string of crimes in four upstate New York counties two years ago.
Donald Trump: 'A vote that I will win is the Hispanic vote'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he's confident he could win substantial Hispanic votes if he's the party's nominee.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he's confident he could win substantial Hispanic votes if he's the party's nominee.
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New combo ticket offers savings on 4 NYC tourist attractions
NEW YORK (AP) — The Empire State Building has announced the launch of a new ticket package that offers a discount on four New York City tourist attractions.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Empire State Building has announced the launch of a new ticket package that offers a discount on four New York City tourist attractions.
Lake George Village Board calls for repeal of fireworks sale
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) — The Lake George Village Board is calling for Warren County supervisors to repeal legislation allowing the sale of small fireworks.
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) — The Lake George Village Board is calling for Warren County supervisors to repeal legislation allowing the sale of small fireworks.
Poll: Public backs Gov. Cuomo in clash with NYC mayor
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A poll says New York state voters are siding with Gov.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A poll says New York state voters are siding with Gov.
Subaru recalls 32,400 compact cars to fix air bag problem
DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling 32,400 Impreza compact cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the front passenger air bag from inflating in a crash.
DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling 32,400 Impreza compact cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the front passenger air bag from inflating in a crash.
New England's largest mosque selects new leader
BOSTON (AP) — The largest mosque in New England has selected a young cleric from New Jersey as its new imam.
BOSTON (AP) — The largest mosque in New England has selected a young cleric from New Jersey as its new imam.
Man shot to death in Hartford's North End
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An early morning shooing in Hartford has left a 38-year-old man dead.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An early morning shooing in Hartford has left a 38-year-old man dead.
Western New York drying out after storms cause flooding
PORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Residents of New York state's southwestern corner are dealing with wet basements and washed-out roads from flooding touched off by torrential rains that hit the region this week.
PORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Residents of New York state's southwestern corner are dealing with wet basements and washed-out roads from flooding touched off by torrential rains that hit the region this week.
Police: 1-year-old boy found unresponsive in bathtub
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford police say a 1-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after he was found unresponsive in a bathtub.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford police say a 1-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after he was found unresponsive in a bathtub.
NYC to distribute 200,000 bundles of baby books
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is launching a two-year program to distribute 200,000 bundles of baby books.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is launching a two-year program to distribute 200,000 bundles of baby books.