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Philly Restaurant Chain Paying Atlantic City Expressway Tolls For Jersey Shore-Bound Drivers Philly Restaurant Chain Paying Atlantic City Expressway Tolls For Jersey Shore-Bound Drivers
Philly Restaurant Chain Paying Atlantic City Expressway Tolls For Jersey Shore-Bound Drivers A Philadelphia seafood restaurant and sports bar chain is helping out some travelers heading to the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.  In a news release, Chickie’s and Pete’s said it will pay the tolls for drivers on the Atlantic City Expressway from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24. The restaurant known for its "Crabfries" will cover eastbound tolls at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza. The "Free Toll Friday" event begins with an outdoor "100 Days of Summer Party" at the nearby Frank S. Farley Service Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ""Free Toll Friday" is one of my favorite summertime traditi…

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by Chris Spiker
Monmouth
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Cyber Attack May Have Compromised Social Security Numbers Of Shore Regional Students: Officials Cyber Attack May Have Compromised Social Security Numbers Of Shore Regional Students: Officials
Cyber Attack May Have Compromised Social Security Numbers Of Shore Regional Students: Officials The personal information of some New Jersey high schoolers may have been compromised in a 2023 cyber attack, district officials said. In a statement posted to its website, Shore Regional High School officials said the school experienced "unauthorized access to our network" on or about April 13, 2023. The information potentially impacted by this incident is full name, date of birth, Social Security number, employee ID, driver’s license or state identification, financial information, medical treatment or diagnosis, medical and/or health insurance information, and/or non-directory&nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
Nassau
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Gilgo Beach Murders: Medical Examiner At Suspect Rex Heuermann's Massapequa Park Home Gilgo Beach Murders: Medical Examiner At Suspect Rex Heuermann's Massapequa Park Home
Gilgo Beach Murders: Medical Examiner At Suspect Rex Heuermann's Massapequa Park Home Investigators in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case were back at accused murderer Rex Heuermann’s New York home looking for additional evidence on Monday, May 20. Multiple New York State Police vehicles were seen outside Heuermann’s Long Island residence, located in Massapequa Park, throughout the day, video that was taken by NewsNation reporter Laura Ingle and posted on X shows. A team from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office was also at the residence, and white tents could be seen setup outside. Related Report: Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case …

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by Michael Mashburn
Saratoga
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Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Clifton Park Wreck Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Clifton Park Wreck
Fatal Crash, Car Fire: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Clifton Park Wreck Authorities have identified a woman who died in a single-vehicle crash and car fire in the region. The Saratoga County wreck happened at around 10:20 a.m. Friday, May 17, in Clifton Park. Sheriff’s officials said emergency crews were called about a single-vehicle crash and subsequent car fire that occurred on North Parkwood Drive near State Route 9. The female driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. No other cars were involved and nobody else was injured. On Monday, May 20, deputies publicly identified the victim as Deborah Bushey, age 60, of C…

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by Michael Mashburn
Saratoga
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Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Halfmoon Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Halfmoon Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say
Burglar Found In Closet Threatens Halfmoon Homeowner With Liquor Bottle, Police Say A man broke into a stranger’s home in the region before threatening to harm the victim with a liquor bottle, police said. The Saratoga County incident happened just before 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the town of Halfmoon. Sheriff’s officials said a woman called 911 saying she had found a burglar hiding in her closet after she arrived at her residence on Hudson River Road. The man threatened her with a liquor bottle before slapping her phone from her hand to stop her from calling the police, she told investigators. He allegedly then stole alcohol before fleeing the home. The woman, who has …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hampden
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Legendary Mass Rocker Dead At 56 Legendary Mass Rocker Dead At 56
Legendary Mass Rocker Dead At 56 Jon Wysocki, a founding member and former drummer of the band Staind died over the weekend at 56.  The Massachusetts native was born in Hampden County, where he would later meet the other members of the five-times-platinum group.  He died on Saturday, March 18, due to complications with his liver, Variety reported.  The band announced his death on social media.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Staind (@staindofficial) According to Variety, Wysocki was born in Westfield and would later go on to meet the…

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by Josh Lanier
Montgomery PA
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$1 Million Scratch-Off Sold In North Philadelphia $1 Million Scratch-Off Sold In North Philadelphia
$1 Million Scratch-Off Sold In North Philadelphia A shopper at a North Philadelphia gas station paid $20 last week to become a millionaire.  The lucky winner earned the $1 million prize playing the Million Dollar Multiplier Madness game, according to state gaming reps.  All winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes. Winners should sign the back of their ticket before calling the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.  To learn more, visit palottery.com. 

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by Mac Bullock
Frederick
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Woman Who Verbally, Physically Abused Child 'On Regular Basis' Convicted In Frederick County Woman Who Verbally, Physically Abused Child 'On Regular Basis' Convicted In Frederick County
Woman Who Verbally, Physically Abused Child 'On Regular Basis' Convicted In Frederick County A woman in Frederick County is behind bars after being convicted of physically and verbally abusing a child, prosecutors announced. Ana Cecilia Gonzalez, 50, was convicted of second-degree child abuse and second-degree assault following a two-day bench trial after she was identified by a child as their abuser. According to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office, in July last year, a student in an area elementary school advised a teacher, counselor, and School Resource Officer that she "did not feel safe," and that Gonzalez had hit her and verbally abused her on a regular basis.…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax
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Fairfax County Man Wins $600K Playing VA Lottery's Pick 5 Fairfax County Man Wins $600K Playing VA Lottery's Pick 5
Fairfax County Man Wins $600K Playing VA Lottery's Pick 5 Daniel Choi says he got lucky. The Fairfax County resident had 50 plays in the May 1 Pick 5 nighttime drawing, each using the Fireball. The winning numbers in that drawing were 1-4-6-6-1, and the Fireball number was 5.  While Choi didn’t match the five digits, he matched using the Fireball, which replaced one of the digits, to win $12,000 for each of those 50 plays. Choi won $600,000. Choi bought his tickets at the CVS at 7500 Centreville Road in Manassas. He said he has no immediate plans for his winnings, except to pay his student loans. Pick 5 drawings are held daily at…

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by Cecilia Levine
Anne Arundel
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Man Who Shot Stepson During Deadly Parking Spot Dispute At Anne Arundel County Home Sentenced Man Who Shot Stepson During Deadly Parking Spot Dispute At Anne Arundel County Home Sentenced
Man Who Shot Stepson During Deadly Parking Spot Dispute At Anne Arundel County Home Sentenced The 71-year-old man who shot and killed his stepson during a deadly dispute over a parking spot in Anne Arundel County will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. George Albert Summers has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the February 2023 fatal shooting of Sharod Moore, 48, following an argument over parking at their Brooklyn Park home, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. "This is sadly another case where a verbal dispute turned deadly because of easy access to a firearm, the opposite of what was needed in this heated situation," Anne Arundel County State's Att…

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by Zak Failla
Middlesex NJ
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WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At Perth Amboy Grocery WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At Perth Amboy Grocery
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K At Perth Amboy Grocery There was a lucky Powerball winner in Middlesex County. The winning numbers for the Saturday, May 18 drawing were 19, 36, 37, 42, and 59 and the Powerball was 19. The Powerplay was 2x. The winning ticket was sold at Caba Grocery at 147 Brighton Ave. in Perth Amboy.

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by Jon Craig
Suffolk NY
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Fatal Hit-Run Ronkonkoma Crash: 21-Year-Old Holbrook Woman ID'd As Victim Fatal Hit-Run Ronkonkoma Crash: 21-Year-Old Holbrook Woman ID'd As Victim
Fatal Hit-Run Ronkonkoma Crash: 21-Year-Old Holbrook Woman ID'd As Victim A 21-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island. The incident happened at around 3:20 a.m. Monday, May 20, in Ronkonkoma near the intersection of Ronkonkoma Avenue and Third Street. Suffolk County Police said Elyse Crivaro, of Holbrook, was walking across Ronkonkoma Avenue when she was struck by a southbound car. The vehicle, described as a dark colored sedan, fled the scene. Crivaro was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stop…

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by Michael Mashburn