Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say 11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say
11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say An 11-year-old boy was arrested after assaulting a woman with a weapon, according to Pennsylvania state police. The boy from Mechanicsburg was apprehended for allegedly using a weapon during a physical altercation at West Keller Street in Monroe Township on Oct. 20 around 6:30 p.m., according to a statement released by police on Thursday. The woman has been identified as a 24-year-old female from Williamsport and is a family member, according to the release. An investigation into the situation is ongoing by Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle.

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by Jillian Pikora
Bethlehem, PA
News
COVID-19: PA Liquor Control Issues Dozens Of Violations, Warnings COVID-19: PA Liquor Control Issues Dozens Of Violations, Warnings
Covid-19: PA Liquor Control Issues Dozens Of Violations, Warnings The Pennsylvania Liquor Control has issued dozens of violations and warnings against businesses failing to comply with COVID-19 safety requirements. State Police issued 26 violations and 47 warnings to licensed establishments after carrying out unannounced compliance checks at 419 bars and restaurants between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7, according to the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. The compliance checks are focused on areas with higher transmission rates of COVID-19 but can occur anywhere, according to police, who did not reveal specific business names pending the ongoing investigation. Sc…

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by Valerie Musson
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man
US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man US Marshals helped capture an Atlantic City fugitive wanted in a fatal shooting from 2013, authorities said. Abdul Bailey, 28, was nabbed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, less than a week after Atlantic County's prosecutor made a public appeal for help locating the murder suspect. Authorities warned anyone who had seen Abdul Bailey not to approach him:  "Place yourself in a safe situation and notify local law enforcement as soon as possible," Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Now, Bailey is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey, Tyner said.  Bailey was …

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by Jon Craig
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man
US Marshals Nab Fugitive Wanted In 2013 Slaying Of Atlantic City Man US Marshals helped capture an Atlantic City fugitive wanted in a fatal shooting from 2013, authorities said. Abdul Bailey, 2, was nabbed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, less than a week after Atlantic County's prosecutor made a public appeal for help locating the murder suspect. Authorities warned anyone who had seen Abdul Bailey not to approach him:  "Place yourself in a safe situation and notify local law enforcement as soon as possible," Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said. Now, Bailey is awaiting extradition back to New Jersey, Tyner said.  Bailey was w…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Sports
Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN
Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN A Fairfield County teenager took center stage at the Little League World Series - not on the diamond, but in the broadcasting booth. Fairfield’s Aiden Blanc, 16, broadcast a game of ESPN’s Little League World Series, which drew nearly 300,000 views during its Kidscast, according to reports. Blanc reportedly is pursuing a career in professional broadcasting and has been seeking opportunities such as appearing on ESPN’s national broadcast. Blanc will also spend the fall season calling games for the Trumbull football team. Blanc, along with several Little League championship teams were celebr…

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by Zak Failla
Elizabeth, NJ
Sports
Elizabeth's Elmora Troopers Win First Little League World Series Game Elizabeth's Elmora Troopers Win First Little League World Series Game
Elizabeth's Elmora Troopers Win First Little League World Series Game The Elmora Youth Little League Troopers of Elizabeth won their debut appearance in the Little League World Series Friday night, besting the Northwest champion Salem, Oregon team by a score of 6-2.  Their next matchup in Williamsport, Pa., will be against Hawaii Sunday at 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast on WABC.  Earlier today, a couple of @PAStatePolice Troopers stopped by to visit the Hanratty family and cheer on the Elmora Troopers during the game! We appreciate the support of our brother and sister troopers across the Delaware! Thanks for the support, troops! pic.twitter.com/fFRipi…

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by Paul Milo
Elizabeth, NJ
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Elizabeth Team Is Headed To Little League World Series Elizabeth Team Is Headed To Little League World Series
Elizabeth Team Is Headed To Little League World Series The Troopers of Elizabeth lived up to their name Saturday by defeating a team from New York and earning the chance to compete in the Little League World Series.  The Elmora Youth League team bested Haverstraw 19-4 in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Final in Bristol, Ct., Saturday. The boys are now headed to Williamsport, Pa., where the World Series starts Thursday.  Teams from eights regions of the U.S. as well as eight international teams compete in the tournament, which is scheduled to conclude Aug. 25. It's the first trip to the big show for the Troopers.  Elmora kicks off its …

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by Paul Milo
Elizabeth, NJ
News
Elizabeth Team One Game Away From Little League World Series Elizabeth Team One Game Away From Little League World Series
Elizabeth Team One Game Away From Little League World Series The excitement is building in Elizabeth, where residents are rooting for some young local ballplayers who are on the verge of competing in youth baseball's premiere championship.  The Elmora Youth League team, the Troopers,  defeated Northwest Washington 5-0 Friday night in an elimination game played in Bristol, Ct. With the win, Elmora now advances to the regional final against a team from Haverstraw, N.Y. That game is scheduled for Saturday night.   The winner of that game earns a berth in the Little League World Series, which is scheduled to begin Thursday in Williams…

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by Paul Milo
Armonk, NY
Business
Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including One In Westchester Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including One In Westchester
Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including One In Westchester Toys "R" Us, which filed for bankruptcy last fall, plans to close as many as 182 outlets, about one-fifth of its total number of stores across the country, according to a court filing late Tuesday. A shift by customers to online shopping and increased competition led to the move, the Wayne, New Jersey-based company said.  Here is a rundown of tristate area stores scheduled for closure: New York Yonkers, 2700 Central Park Avenue College Point, 139-19 20th Avenue Union Square, 24-30 Union Square East Sayville, 5181 Sunrise Highway Massapequa, 5214 Sunrise Highway Henrietta, 2…

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by Joe Lombardi