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New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion
As Election Day draws nearer, new polling is highlighting the issues that are top of mind for New York voters when choosing their next governor.
Overall, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, by six points, 47 to 41 percent, according to a SurveyUSA poll released Thursday, Oct. 20.
Earlier Report: Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Four percent of likely voters said they plan to vote for another candidate, while 8 percent were undecided.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically from August …
3 Busted In Spree Of Attempted Car Burglaries, Madison Police Say
Three suspects from Irvington were busted in a spree of attempted car burglaries throughout Madison, local police said.
Officers responded to a report of three suspects trying to break into vehicles near Madison Plaza (300 Main St.) shortly after 4:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, Madison Police said.
Officers then found Jaquane Simmons, Raemir Peaks, and Randolph Peaks, all age 20, in the immediate vicinity and matching the suspects’ descriptions, police said.
The suspects were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit burglary to a motor vehicle, hindering apprehension, investigation, p…
Newark Man, 18, Stole 9 Cars From North Jersey Dealership: Prosecutor
A Newark man was slapped with a slew of theft and burglary charges after stealing a total of nine cars from a Morris County auto dealership, authorities said.
Ahjhir Jones, 18, is accused of stealing the vehicles from GT Motors in Morristown August 6, 2021, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said Monday.
He was identified via surveillance footage and fingerprinting, Carroll said.
Jones was taken into custody Jan. 19 and charged with conspiracy to commit theft, theft by unlawful taking, conspiracy to commit burglary, burglary, criminal mischief and unlawful means of conveyance.
Jon…
Secaucus PD: Burglar Injures Resident During Break-In, Found Hiding By K9 Officer In Warehouse
A man who injured a Secaucus resident during a burglary was found hiding in a nearby warehouse by a police K9, authorities said.
George Maztek, 29, had forced his way into a woman's County Avenue apartment, stole an item then fled around 2:40 p.m. June 3, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said.
During the incident, Maztek pushed the resident into a wall causing minor injuries to her hand and arm, police said.
Maztek fled the apartment complex toward Windsor Drive, where he broke into the second floor and was located in a darkened, second-floor office by Police K9 Strobe, Miller said.
Ma…
Prosecutor: Morris County Man, 29, Harassed Woman, Followed Her Home And Watched Her Change
A Morris County man is facing charges for stalking and invasion of privacy after he was accused of harassing a woman, following her home and looking into her bedroom window while she changed clothes on several occasions, authorities said.
Luis Rodriguez-Ponce, 29, allegedly stalked a woman he knew as an acquaintance, harassing her, following her home and looking into her bedroom window while she changed numerous times between Dec. 1 and Jan. 9, Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release with Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations Christoph Ki…
NJ Man Arrested For Selling Heroin, Coke Hours After Parole Release Under Murphy COVID Law
A Sussex County man was arrested for selling heroin and crack cocaine, just hours after being released from parole supervision last week, authorities said.
Leighton A. Brown, 42, of Newton, was arrested at his home last Wednesday, and charged with distribution of heroin and crack cocaine, as well as selling CDS within 1,000 feet of a school zone, police said.
Brown was released from parole supervision on Nov. 4, under Gov. Murphy’s COVID-19 law that reduced and ended parole time, police said.
He was being held at Morris County Jail in accordance with the Criminal Justice Reform Act.
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