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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Interstate 81 Northbound has reopened after being closed for several hours due to a motor vehicle collision, according to the Syracuse Police Department. Traffic diversions, which had been in place following the accident, have now been lifted. The crash, which occurred near the split with Interstate 481, led to the closure of I-81 Northbound earlier today. Northbound traffic had been diverted onto I-481 at exit 16a, while southbound traffic from I-481 was directed onto I-81 Southbound. The police did not provide further details about the cause of the crash or any injuries. Authorities have advised that normal…

ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Rockville City Police Department has named Officer Yocelin Bonilla and Sergeant David Trogolo as Officers of the Month for their exceptional service in January and August, respectively. The officers were recognized for their humanitarian and lifesaving efforts during separate calls for service. Officer Bonilla received the January award for her compassionate actions when she encountered a mother and a 4-year-old child without food or shelter. During a late January call, Bonilla purchased warm clothing, a blanket, and food for the pair, showing what the department described as “compassion and generosity during the performance of her duties.”…

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ — A coalition of New Jersey municipalities, organizations, and individuals has formed to challenge the state’s largest offshore wind turbine project. The Jersey Strong Coastal Coalition is requesting a review of the project following concerns over environmental and economic impacts as well as technical issues, including a recent blade malfunction. The coalition, representing statewide support for responsible clean energy, opposes the fast-tracked installation of 300 offshore wind turbines along the coasts of Ocean and Atlantic counties. The turbines, standing over 1,000 feet tall, will be located just 8.4 miles off the Jersey Shore. The project, led…

THE BRONX, N.Y. — Two unidentified individuals robbed a man at a grocery store on Thursday evening, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 8:19 p.m. at 98 East 167th Street. The suspects approached a 32-year-old male victim and snatched a bag from him. The victim later recovered his bag, and the individuals fled the scene on a moped, heading toward Walton Avenue. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Police are searching for the suspects, described as males with slim builds. The first individual has a dark complexion and was last seen wearing all black. The second…

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 1976 shooting incident has been reclassified as a homicide following the death of the victim nearly 47 years later, according to police. The incident took place on Thursday, January 15, 1976, at approximately 6:40 a.m., when Paul Dawkins, 30 at the time, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest at 312 East 103rd Street, within the 23rd Precinct/Police Service Area 5. Dawkins succumbed to complications from his injuries on April 22, 2023. Following an investigation by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the case has now been deemed a homicide. No arrests have been made in…

BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from the Bronx. Shanel Torres, described as a Hispanic female with a light complexion, brown eyes, and black hair, was last seen at her residence on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m. Torres is approximately 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. She was last seen wearing a beige hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, and green sandals. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is encouraged to contact authorities as the search remains ongoing.

NEWARK, N.J. — A New York man has admitted to participating in a wire fraud conspiracy that led to more than $2 million in losses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday. Terrell Fuller, 34, of Baldwin, New York, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court before U.S. District Court Judge Stanley R. Chesler to one count of wire fraud conspiracy. According to court documents and statements made during the proceeding, Fuller and his co-conspirators submitted a fraudulent application to the Small Business Administration (SBA), securing approximately $1.2 million in funds. Additionally, they opened bank accounts under various names, deposited illegally…

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Hoboken High School on Thursday to highlight a bill that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board elections, marking New Jersey’s potential first step toward expanding youth participation in civic engagement. Murphy, along with Assemblymember Cleopatra Tucker (D-Essex) and state Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson), joined an Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics class for an interactive learning session. The class, taught by Steve D’Bernado, engaged students in a “multiple choice round robin challenge” that tested their knowledge of core principles like federalism and popular sovereignty. Murphy, who participated…

NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian citizen has admitted to conspiring to import 15 kilograms of cocaine into the United States, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday. Savier Cervantes, 37, of Cartagena, Colombia, pleaded guilty on Sept. 30, 2024, in Newark federal court before U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin. Cervantes was charged with one count of conspiracy to import cocaine. According to court documents and statements made during the proceedings, Cervantes facilitated the transfer of five kilograms of cocaine from a Colombian supplier to Antonio Diaz, a U.S. citizen, in December 2021. The drugs were transported from Cartagena to New…

BRONX, N.Y. — A 19-year-old man was seriously injured during a physical altercation near Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 10:50 p.m. in the vicinity of 1 East 161st Street. Two unidentified individuals struck the victim in the face, leaving him with a broken jaw and an orbital fracture. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was listed in stable condition. The suspects fled on foot following the assault. The first individual is described as a male with a light complexion and slim build,…