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BRONX, N.Y. — A 30-year-old man was attacked with a baseball bat on Thursday evening in front of 1138 Teller Avenue, police said. The assault occurred at approximately 5 p.m. when an unidentified individual approached the victim and struck him on the head with the bat. The suspect then fled the scene in a red vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are searching for the suspect involved.

During the October 2024 vice-presidential debate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made an awkward gaffe when he said, “I’ve become friends with school shooters.” This comment was part of a larger discussion about his shift in stance on gun control, specifically about assault weapons. Walz, who once had strong ties with the NRA, was explaining how meeting with families affected by tragedies like the Sandy Hook shooting led him to reconsider his position. However, he misspoke, saying he became friends with “school shooters” instead of clarifying that he meant families of victims affected by school shootings. “Man, I wonder how that…

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Police Department will be hiring new officers and promoting existing officers to vacant management positions, including the Chief of Police in coming weeks. The announcement was made last week by Mayor Dan Rodrick. Rodrick has appointed Lt. Peter Sundack to replace Chief Mitch Little who retired from the job last month. “On behalf of the entire PBA and its 127 officers, I’d like to say thank you for your support of the police department,” PBA Local 137 President Kenneth Thomas wrote. “Congrations to Chief Sundack and Captain Maire. The PBA looks forward to…

As if the devastation left by Hurricane Helene wasn’t enough, now the ongoing U.S. dock workers’ strike is threatening to slow down the critical supply chain for recovery efforts in some of the hardest-hit states, including North Carolina, Florida, and others along the Gulf Coast. With thousands of dockworkers on strike, key ports along the East and Gulf coasts have come to a standstill, creating ripple effects that could drastically delay much-needed shipments of building materials, emergency supplies, and essential goods to regions still reeling from the storm’s destruction. For communities racing against time to rebuild, this strike could be…

TRENTON, N.J. — A 19-year-old Trenton man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old resident, authorities announced. Keisan Simmons was taken into custody on Monday, September 30, in Morrisville, Pa., by the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force with assistance from the Morrisville Police Department. Simmons faces charges including first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. He is currently being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility as the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office moves to detain him pending trial. The fatal…

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn and charged with multiple drug-related offenses. Rueben Corrion, 45, was taken into custody around 4:20 p.m. within the confines of the 75th Precinct, which covers parts of East New York. According to police, Corrion faces three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Details regarding the nature of the substances or the circumstances leading to the arrest were not immediately disclosed by authorities. Corrion is employed by NYCHA, the city agency responsible for managing public housing developments. There has been no…

GAINESVILLE, Va. — Authorities are investigating a crash on Monday afternoon that left two people dead and another injured after a vehicle collided with a concrete barrier near the intersection of I-66 and University Boulevard. The crash occurred at approximately 2:11 p.m. when a 2023 Audi Q5, traveling westbound on I-66 express lanes, failed to navigate an exit ramp near University Boulevard. According to investigators, the driver of the vehicle did not slow down or turn as the vehicle approached the end of the ramp. The car traveled through the intersection and crossed several lanes of traffic before striking the…

NEWARK, N.J. — An Essex County man was sentenced to 51 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy linked to the theft of checks from U.S. mail, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday. Baba Diakite, 23, of East Orange, New Jersey, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, who handed down the sentence in Newark federal court. Diakite’s co-conspirator, Nasir Johnson, was sentenced last year to 49 months in prison for related charges, including mail theft and possession of stolen mail. According to…

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An unidentified individual burglarized a restaurant in Sunset Park on Saturday morning, taking approximately $900, according to police reports. The incident occurred at around 11 a.m. at the Bamboo Seafood Restaurant, located at 5108 7th Avenue. The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and stole the cash before fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries were reported in connection with the burglary. Authorities have not yet identified the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to track down the individual responsible.

QUEENS, N.Y. — A 20-year-old woman was robbed of $2,000 during a dispute at the Parsons Boulevard-Archer Avenue “J” line train station on Tuesday morning, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. when the victim and an unidentified individual became involved in an argument. The suspect snatched the cash from the victim’s purse and fled the station on foot. No injuries were reported in connection with the theft. Police are searching for the suspect, described as a female with a medium build and dark complexion. She was last seen wearing a black shower cap, a white sweater, white…