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Alex Scuorzo sat at his desk Monday evening, struggling through a bout of writer’s block. In his bedroom at his Eagle Rock Way home, the Montclair Kimberly Academy senior felt stuck, reading and rereading what he’d managed to put on paper for his college essay. Then a spark...

There is no doubt that every county and municipal government and local school district are going through difficult financial times. I share the mayor’s frustration about the financial pressures we all face and the need for new recurring revenue sources, but I believe his focus on Essex County in his August 28th viewpoi

The director of Montclair’s public works department is no longer working for the town, Township Manager Stephen D. Marks said Wednesday. “I can confirm that Austin J. Ashley no longer works for the Township of Montclair,” Marks said. “Besides that, I am not at liberty to discuss personnel issues publicly.”

An Albany man claimed a $1,000,000 A Year For Life top prize for matching all six numbers drawn on May 21 in the New York Lottery’s newest multi-state draw game, Millionaire for Life, lottery officials announced. Edward Stack walked away with the $18,000,000 payout and received $11,718,001, after required...

New York City police are asking for the public’s help identifying four people wanted in connection with a robbery in the Bronx. A 49-year-old man was attacked around 5 a.m. on Aug. 28 near Kossuth Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway North, according to the New York City Police Department.

QUEENS (PIX11) — An American Airlines flight aborted its takeoff from LaGuardia Airport Thursday morning due to a reported bird strike, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said the Boeing 737-800 was about to take off at around 8:20 a.m. for Chicago O’Hare when the crew reported the strike. An Ame

One fortunate man recently claimed a $1,000,000 second prize on the New York Lottery’s VIP Millions scratch-off game, according to the New York Lottery. Song Chen of Butler, New Jersey received a one-time lump sum payment of $651,010, after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased at EZ Grocery located...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Time is running out to get an official NYC Bin for trash collection before New York City starts to hand out penalties. Many homeowners, as well as non-profits, agencies, and other businesses, were required to use the NYC Bin beginning June 1. All properties with one to nine residential units are r

It’s safe to say that Eric Adams had a great birthday. The former New York City mayor — who turned 66 on Tuesday, September 1 — celebrated his birthday that night with friends in Manhattan, according to a post he shared at 9:30 p.m. ET on X. “After 22 years in the NYPD, I thought […]

Rochester, N.Y. — A Rochester man previously convicted of multiple felonies is facing federal gun and drug charges following an investigation into fentanyl and cocaine trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of New York. Javaris Corbit, 36, was arrested and charged with possession