N.Y. Lottery: Staten Island man wins $1M prize from Million Dollar Raffle, opts for...
A Staten Island man is celebrating a big Lottery win after claiming a top prize from a special New York Lottery promotion. Jesus Robledo has claimed a $1 million top prize from the New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle, which was drawn on Oct. 26, 2025, Lottery officials announced.
Former Nypd Officer Shot During Hospital Standoff
Officers responded to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, after multiple reports of a violent man armed with a sharp object inside the facility, according to the New York Police Department. The man, later identified as 62-year-old Michael Lynch of Brooklyn, was...
New Jersey Weather Alert: Disruptive Winter Storm Possible Jan 14–17 as I-95 Corridor Faces...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Newark, New Jersey – A developing winter storm could bring periods of snow and hazardous travel to parts of New Jersey from Wednesday, Jan. 14, through Friday, Jan. 17, though confidence in severe impacts...
$600K scratch-off lottery ticket sold at N.J. liquor store
The final $600,000 ticket in the “Crossword Xtreme” scratch-off game was sold over the weekend at an Essex County convenience store. The ticket was purchased at Ralph’s Liquors on Elizabeth Avenue in Newark on Saturday, New Jersey Lottery officials said. It was the third of three top-prize...
New York City Finally Gets a Bojangles — and It’s Serving Fried Chicken and...
The North Carolina-based fried chicken joint plans to open 20 locations in the city over the next 10 years.
Study uncovers astonishing side effect of first-of-its-kind US traffic law: ‘It’s really exciting’
Similar laws exist elsewhere around the globe. Study uncovers astonishing side effect of first-of-its-kind US traffic law: 'It's really exciting' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Teen stabbed as thieves try to steal his sweatshirt in Brownsville
Authorities say the trio approached a 17-year-old boy at the Livonia Avenue subway station and attempted to forcibly remove his sweatshirt.
Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom
The first chance for snow arrives Sunday, Jan. 11, across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast, including areas from Buffalo to Albany, northern New England, and Quebec City. AccuWeather’s forecast map highlights these zones with bands of blue, signaling both snow showers and more widespread snow. Gusty winds and...
New York City baby dies after being found drenched in blood in horror involving...
Nicole Boodhai, 28, has been arrested and accused of murder after her one-year-old son, Charlie Ramraykha, died after being found drenched in blood at their Queens home
East Orange apartment building fire displaces at least 80, dozens hospitalized
According to the East Orange Fire Department, firefighters responded to the call of a fire just after 6 a.m.

















