Rye, NY
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NY Powerball Player Wins $1M In Labor Day Weekend Drawing NY Powerball Player Wins $1M In Labor Day Weekend Drawing
NY Powerball Player Wins $1M In Labor Day Weekend Drawing A New York lottery player is $1 million richer after matching five numbers in the Monday, Sept. 1 Powerball drawing, officials said. The winning numbers for Labor Day were 8, 23, 25, 40, and 53, with a Powerball of 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 3x, according to the Powerball website. The $1 million ticket matched all five white balls but missed the red Powerball. No one won the jackpot, which has now ballooned to an estimated $1.30 billion for Wednesday, Sept. 3, with a cash value of $589 million, officials said. In addition to the New York winner, $1 million tickets were sold in Califo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
$1M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Bergen County $1M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Bergen County
$1M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Bergen County Two lucky New Jersey tickets are worth $1 million each after Monday’s Powerball drawing, state lottery officials said. The winning tickets matched all five white balls in the Sept. 1 drawing. No one matched the five white balls plus the gold Power Ball, so the jackpot now stands at about $1.3 billion for Wednesday’s drawing, officials said. New Jersey was the only state with more than one $1 million winner. The tickets were sold by Jackpocket (online) and P&G Fuel, 1050 Milford Warren Glen Rd., in Milford, Hunterdon County. A $150,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at Limonta Liquor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
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NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why Teen drivers across the Northeast face some of the safest conditions in the country, while some teens in the mid-Atlantic aren't as fortunate, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 23 measures of safety, cost, and driving laws. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 to 19, with WalletHub finding that those wrecks cost more than $40 billion each year in medical expenses and lost productivity.  "Learning …

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by Chris Spiker
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
Pennsylvania Needs Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Dominance Pennsylvania Needs Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Dominance
Pennsylvania Needs Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Dominance Pennsylvanians could be forgiven for feeling a bit whipsawed when it comes to recent energy-related news here in the Keystone State. On one hand, the recently signed federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” pulls back from recent progress that has been made in clean energy production, limiting our energy options instead of supporting an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. That means fewer jobs, less economic growth and an electric grid that will become increasingly strained under continued and unprecedented demand for more power. On the other hand, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick and President Donald Trum…

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by Kate Harper & Conor Lamb
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
If Electric Monopolies Win, We All Lose If Electric Monopolies Win, We All Lose
If Electric Monopolies Win, We All Lose Policymakers in Harrisburg are debating proposals that would roll back Pennsylvania’s competitive electricity market and give monopolies the power to generate electricity again. They claim this is about meeting rising demand. In reality, it’s unnecessary, risky, and costly for Pennsylvania families. Why This Matters Artificial intelligence, data centers, and electrification of industries are driving up power needs. But Pennsylvania’s competitive market is designed to handle that. Private generators are already stepping up. We are part of PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operat…

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by Robert F. Matzie
Hackensack, NJ
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$1M Tickets Sold Along The East Coast $1M Tickets Sold Along The East Coast
$1M Tickets Sold Along The East Coast While no one walked away with Saturday night’s $925 million Powerball jackpot, several lucky players still struck it rich — including some right here in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The Aug. 30 winning numbers were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 and the Powerball 17, with a 3x Power Play, lottery officials said. Six tickets matched all five numbers (but missed the Powerball) to win $1 million each. Those were sold in California (4), Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Three more tickets in Colorado, Indiana, and New Hampshire matched five plus the Power Play…

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by Cecilia Levine
Windsor, CT
Police & Fire
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ A Connecticut man coerced and pressured an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old girl to send him nude photos over social media, federal authorities said.  Christopher Rodriguez, 31, of Windsor, was arrested and charged this week with enticing minors to engage in sexual activity, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  According to court documents, Rodriguez used the apps LiveIn and Discord in October and November 2023 to contact an 11-year-old girl in Florida. Authorities say he coerced her into sending him a sexually explicit video of herself. In another case, prosecutors allege Ro…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, PA
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USPS Mail Carrier Diagnosed With Stage 4 Brain Cancer, Supporters Rally In PA USPS Mail Carrier Diagnosed With Stage 4 Brain Cancer, Supporters Rally In PA
USPS Mail Carrier Diagnosed With Stage 4 Brain Cancer, Supporters Rally In PA A longtime United States Postal Service mail carrier is fighting for his life, and the Pennsylvania community he served for nearly two decades is stepping up to help. Doug Kilgore, who has worked for the USPS for 18 years, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma — an aggressive form of brain cancer — on Tuesday, July 23, according to a GoFundMe started by his friend and colleague Don Marconi. The campaign, launched just two days ago, has already raised over $5,600 from nearly 50 donors, including two anonymous $1,000 contributions. The goal is set at $25,000. “Doug has always deli…

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by Jillian Pikora
Media, PA
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Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast
Egg Recall Follows Salmonella Cases In Nearly 100 People From Coast To Coast A multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 95 people nationwide and triggered a recall of large brown cage-free eggs sold under several brand names, federal health officials said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday, Aug. 28, that cases span 13 states, with 73 illnesses in California. Additional infections have been reported in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington.  The agency noted the true number of illnesses is likely higher because many people r…

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by Joe Lombardi
New Haven, CT
News
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…

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by Chris Spiker
Amityville, NY
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY A popular bagged salad kit is being recalled after a labeling mix-up raised concerns about undeclared allergens. Taylor Fresh Foods announced a voluntary recall of its Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit (6/8.3oz) because some packages may contain sesame and soy that are not listed on the label.  The recall stems from master packs supplied by Latitude 36 Foods, which mistakenly included Asian Sesame Ginger dressing packets instead of the intended Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. According to the company, the mislabeled kits were distributed in 25 states.  The affected kits have cod…

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by Joe Lombardi
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Obituaries
Frank Sydnor, Pennsylvania Dad Who Fought Rare Crohn’s Complications, Dies At 39 Frank Sydnor, Pennsylvania Dad Who Fought Rare Crohn’s Complications, Dies At 39
Frank Sydnor, Pennsylvania Dad Who Fought Rare Crohn’s Complications, Dies At 39 Frank Sydnor, a Pennsylvania father known for his energy, love of music, and infectious spirit, has died after a long fight with Crohn’s complications and lung infections, his family said. He was 39. Sydnor died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, following years of health struggles tied to Crohn’s disease and a rare lung infection called aspergillosis, according to a GoFundMe created by his mother Monica Sydnor. After initially undergoing surgery to remove bleeds from his lungs, Sydnor returned to work and to his role as the “life of the party,” his family said. But repeated bouts of pneumonia and f…

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by Jillian Pikora