New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Drunken Deer Park Nail Salon Crash That Killed 4, Including NYPD Officer, Ends In Conviction Drunken Deer Park Nail Salon Crash That Killed 4, Including NYPD Officer, Ends In Conviction
Drunken Deer Park Nail Salon Crash That Killed 4, Including Nypd Officer, Ends In Conviction A jury has convicted a Long Island man of murder for a drunken driving crash that tore through a busy nail salon, killing four people and injuring nine others, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 4. Steven Schwally, 64, of Deer Park, was found guilty after a jury trial of four counts of Murder in the Second Degree and numerous related charges stemming from the June 28, 2024 crash at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. "Customers and workers went into a nail salon on an ordinary Friday June afternoon and four of them never c…
Body Recovered From Susquehanna River Near Boat Launch In Steelton (DEVELOPING) Body Recovered From Susquehanna River Near Boat Launch In Steelton (DEVELOPING)
Body Recovered From Susquehanna River Near Boat Launch In Steelton (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a body was recovered from the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County on Thursday, June 4. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area just north of the Steelton Boat Launch shortly before 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a body in the water around 3:23 p.m., according to Dauphin County dispatch. The Swatara Township Police Department and Dauphin County Coroner's Office were called to the scene as part of the response. The body was recovered and the scene was later cleared. Additional details about the person's identity and the circumstances surrou…
Montclair HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job Montclair HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job
Montclair HS Grad Pardoned By Trump In Jan. 6 Riot Lands Pentagon Job A former New Jersey high school graduate who pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been hired for a position at the Pentagon, according to published reports. Elias Irizarry, 24, previously of Montclair, was apparently appointed to a role within the Defense Department after previously pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the Capitol breach (click here for the complaint). He later pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and later pardoned by President Trump. Irizarry …
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At West Haven Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At West Haven Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At West Haven Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction.  Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
Month After NBC Appearance, Camden School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness Month After NBC Appearance, Camden School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness
Month After NBC Appearance, Camden School Nurse Airlifted Home With Terminal Illness Last month, Robin Cogan was on an NBC News segment featuring grandparents sharing stories of childhood illness to raise awareness for vaccines. On Wednesday, June 3, the beloved Camden school nurse and Cherry Hill grandmither was aboard a medical helicopter from Virginia to South Jersey after a sudden terminal diagnosis. A GoFundMe for her family had raised more than $72,000. Cogan, a nationally recognized advocate for children's health and school nursing, had been hospitalized in Virginia when friends and family launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the cost of transporting her back to New…
Getting A REAL ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why Getting A REAL ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why
Getting A Real ID In NJ Just Got Easier, Sherrill Says: Here's Why More than 300,000 additional New Jersey residents have obtained REAL IDs in the first four months of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration, according to an announcement made Thursday, June 4. The number of New Jersey residents with a REAL ID has increased from about 2.2 million at the start of the administration to more than 2.5 million today, representing a 12.5% increase, state officials said. Among the changes, MVC now allows customers to use eligible digital documents as proof of address when applying for a REAL ID. The policy took effect in April. "We expanded REAL ID availability and …
Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG
Princeton Man Defrauded Investors Out Of $2.5 Million: AG A Princeton man is being sued by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities after he defrauded out of investors out of $2.5 million, authorities said. Xiao Hu, aka Mark Hu, through his companies Skyline) and Thunderbirds offered and sold unregistered, fraudulent securities to at least 15 investors, including at least nine New Jersey residents, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. The investment instruments included stock offerings, funding and sponsorship agreements promising fixed returns, and related investment contracts tied to technology and AI development projects, Davenport s…
Ferries Return June 13 For Island Beach, Great Captain Island Trips Ferries Return June 13 For Island Beach, Great Captain Island Trips
Ferries Return June 13 For Island Beach, Great Captain Island Trips Greenwich’s seasonal ferry service to Island Beach and Great Captain Island is set to resume June 13, bringing back boat access to two popular waterfront destinations. According to Greenwich Parks and Recreation’s Facebook post, ferries will once again depart from the Arch Street Dock beginning June 13, with service running to the two islands located approximately two miles off Greenwich Harbor. The department encouraged residents to think of the ride as the start of a summer day out, whether it’s a beach trip, a family outing, or simply time on Long Island Sound. The post also points rider…
Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor
Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor A Nantucket husband and father of two is fighting for his life after he was pulled unresponsive from the waters of Nantucket Harbor earlier this week, authorities said. Now, friends and family are rallying support for his loved ones as he remains hospitalized. Farruh Nunuzov, 48, was found in the harbor just off the town pier on Monday, June 1. He was rescued from the water by the Nantucket Moorings crew, and paramedics rushed him to Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Authorities said Nunuzov had been kiteboarding in Nantucket Harbor at the time of the incident. The emergency triggered a large re…
Torch Run’s “Flame of Hope” Hits Fairfield June 5; Route 1 Delays Expected Torch Run’s “Flame of Hope” Hits Fairfield June 5; Route 1 Delays Expected
Torch Run’s “Flame of Hope” Hits Fairfield June 5; Route 1 Delays Expected The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut is set to pass through Fairfield on Friday, June 5, 2026, as officers and supporters carry the “Flame of Hope” across the state. According to Fairfield Police Department’s Facebook post, runners are expected to travel along Route 1 from Westport into Bridgeport, entering Fairfield at about 12:30 p.m. and departing around 2 p.m. after a brief stop on Sherman Green. Police are asking residents and businesses along the route to come out, cheer on the runners, and show support for Special Olympics Connecticut athletes. Discove…
Body Hidden Under Blankets In Vacant Corinth Apartment Identified As Woman Body Hidden Under Blankets In Vacant Corinth Apartment Identified As Woman
Body Hidden Under Blankets In Vacant Corinth Apartment Identified As Woman A woman whose body was found hidden beneath blankets inside a vacant New York apartment has been identified as investigators continue probing the case, authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Jennifer A. Randall, 52, of Corinth, was identified by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office as the deceased person discovered during a welfare check on Walnut Street in the Village of Corinth. The investigation began at 6:24 p.m. Monday when deputies were called to the residence after a caller reported finding what they believed was a dead body, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies arrived an…
Mayor Alves Could Get Slimed If 700 Danbury Readers Sign Up This Summer Mayor Alves Could Get Slimed If 700 Danbury Readers Sign Up This Summer
Mayor Alves Could Get Slimed If 700 Danbury Readers Sign Up This Summer Danbury Library is rolling out its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” running June 20 through Aug. 14, with a community-wide goal that comes with a messy promise. If 700 readers register their bookmark trackers online, the library says Mayor Roberto Alves will be slimed with “primordial ooze” at the End of Summer Party on Aug. 14. Registration opens June 20. The library announced via a press release that it is also hosting a Summer Reading Kickoff Party that day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 170 Main St. Patrons can visit the library on or after June 20 to pick up and register a b…
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report The three remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents are reportedly deciding whether to stay with the iconic newsmagazine amid a high-profile wave of firings and growing turmoil at CBS News. "60 Minutes" veteran reporters Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim held an hourlong meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss their futures at the program, Status reported. Their discussion came after Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega were fired during a newsroom purge at "60 Minutes." Whitaker is weighing his options and could leave the show, three sources told Status. S…
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over $795M 'Sham Deal' To Pay Company To Abandon Offshore Wind Project NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over $795M 'Sham Deal' To Pay Company To Abandon Offshore Wind Project
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over $795M 'Sham Deal' To Pay Company To Abandon Offshore Wind Project New York Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul have filed a lawsuit challenging what they say was the Trump administration's unlawful deal to pay a French company to abandon a major offshore wind project off the New York coast — and instead invest in fossil fuel projects.  The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, June 2, was filed by New York and a coalition of six other states against the US Department of the Interior over the cancellation of the Attentive Energy offshore wind lease.  According to the Attorney General's Office, the project was planned approximately 47 miles…
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG A sergeant with a prosecutor's office in New Jersey has been charged with stealing a photojournalist's camera equipment after the journalist was injured while covering a protest at Delaney Hall in Newark, authorities said. Essex County Prosecutor's Sgt. Darryl Brown, 43, of Sparta Township, was charged by complaint summons with third-degree theft following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said Thursday, June 4. The journalist was working near Delaney Hall on Saturday, May 30, when an injury caused …
NY Man Killed In Route 80 Knowlton Crash After Truck Engulfed In Flames: NJSP NY Man Killed In Route 80 Knowlton Crash After Truck Engulfed In Flames: NJSP
NY Man Killed In Route 80 Knowlton Crash After Truck Engulfed In Flames: Njsp A 25-year-old South Ozone Park man was killed in a crash on Route 80 in Warren County on Wednesday, June 3, authorities said. At 6:55 a.m., an International tractor trailer was parked on the right shoulder of Route 80 in Knowlton Township when a Kenilworth truck driven by Karwinder Singh struck the back of the International, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. The Kenilworth became fully engulfed in flames, Postorino said. Singh was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. Mandeep Singh, a passenger in the Kenilworth, sustained minor injuries, Post…
Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In Norristown, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In Norristown, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder
Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In Norristown, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot during a series of fights between groups of juveniles in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. A 16-year-old Norristown boy has been charged with criminal homicide and related offenses in connection with the killing, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Norristown Police Chief Michael Trail. The shooting happened in Haws Alley off George Street at approximately 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, authorities said. Norristown police officers arrived to find the victim, identified only as J.O., suffering from a gu…
Rahway Teen Arrested In Georgia For Deadly Elizabeth Shooting: Prosecutor Rahway Teen Arrested In Georgia For Deadly Elizabeth Shooting: Prosecutor
Rahway Teen Arrested In Georgia For Deadly Elizabeth Shooting: Prosecutor A 19-year-old Rahway teen was arrested and charged in the deadly shooting of a 23-year-old Elizabeth resident, authorities announced Thursday, June 4. Bryan Calderon was arrested Tuesday June 2 in Garden City, Georgia by US Marshals, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel, Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca, and Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves said. On Saturday, May 30, Elizabeth police responded to Caldwell Place and found Franklin Mendez with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Calderon remains detained in Ge…
Manure Spill Contaminates Franklin County Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says Manure Spill Contaminates Franklin County Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says
Manure Spill Contaminates Franklin County Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says A Pennsylvania family's drinking water was left smelling like dead animals after a waste spill allegedly contaminated a private water supply, General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, June 3. Jesse Jones and his Carlisle-based company, Jones Manure Hauling, LLP, have been charged in connection with a 2021 spill at Barr Farm in Greencastle, according to the Office of Attorney General. Investigators said the company spilled a large amount of Food Processing Residuals (FPR) while transferring the material from a truck into a storage pit on June 30, 2021. The spill happened when a hose ruptur…
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
Chevy Chase And His Family Dedicate New Bench At Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Chevy Chase And His Family Dedicate New Bench At Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Chevy Chase And His Family Dedicate New Bench At Ward Pound Ridge Reservation A new bench overlooking one of Westchester County's most picturesque natural vistas has been dedicated by the family of actor Chevy Chase at a popular local nature preserve.  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins joined Chevy Chase, his wife Jayni Chase, and other family members on Wednesday, June 3, for the dedication ceremony at The Overlook within Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.  The bench was donated by the couple's daughters, Cydney, Caley, and Emily Chase, and serves as a tribute to the family's connection to the reservation, according to the Westchester County Government.&…
Mom Of 2 Killed In Manheim Borough Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies Mom Of 2 Killed In Manheim Borough Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies
Mom Of 2 Killed In Manheim Borough Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies A Pennsylvania mother of two is being remembered for her kindness, strength, and devotion to her children as loved ones rally around her family following a fatal shooting. Keshia M. Gonzalez, 37, was killed inside her apartment in the first block of North Main Street in Manheim Borough on Monday morning, June 1, according to investigators. A fundraiser created with her family's permission had raised more than $2,700 toward an $8,000 goal as of Tuesday morning to support Gonzalez's two sons, her mother, funeral expenses, and other immediate needs. "To know her was to love her," the organize…
Former USAID Employee From Waldorf Turned $176K COVID Cash Into Personal Payday, Feds Say Former USAID Employee From Waldorf Turned $176K COVID Cash Into Personal Payday, Feds Say
Former USAID Employee From Waldorf Turned $176K COVID Cash Into Personal Payday, Feds Say A former USAID employee from Maryland admitted Wednesday that he used fake businesses and bogus paperwork to grab more than $176,000 in COVID relief money meant to help struggling workers and businesses survive the pandemic, federal prosecutors said. Simeon Bakare, 55, of Waldorf, pleaded guilty on June 3 in federal court to wire fraud in connection with a CARES Act fraud scheme, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland. Bakare previously worked on information technology matters for the US Agency for International Development. Then, prosecutors say, he turned pand…
Man Caught With Gun, Then Found Slumped In Car With Drugs In Newburgh Gets Prison Time Man Caught With Gun, Then Found Slumped In Car With Drugs In Newburgh Gets Prison Time
Man Caught With Gun, Then Found Slumped In Car With Drugs In Newburgh Gets Prison Time A 32-year-old repeat offender who was found slumped over in a car with cocaine while already under investigation for a gun charge in Orange County will spend years behind bars, prosecutors said.  Tyler Olsen, 32, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Tuesday, May 26, to an aggregate term of 8½ years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Wednesday, June 3.  Olsen previously pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and attempted third-degree criminal possession of a …
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It
Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It This Barbie is all over Dunkin's summer menu. Mattel and Dunkin' announced the launch of several Barbie-themed beverages in a joint news release. The collaboration is the focus of the summer 2026 menu, which Dunkin' officially debuted on Wednesday, June 3. The partnership centers on Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam. The limited-time topping adds a pink finish and strawberry flavor to iced drinks. Customers can put the foam in seven beverages: Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher Pink Mango Daydream Refresher Pink Cherry Daydream Refr…
Deputies Looking For Stolen Ram Found Much More At St. Mary's County Property: Prosecutors Deputies Looking For Stolen Ram Found Much More At St. Mary's County Property: Prosecutors
Deputies Looking For Stolen Ram Found Much More At St. Mary's County Property: Prosecutors A stolen Dodge Ram from a Waldorf dealership turned into a much larger recovery when deputies arrived at a Maryland property and found more pieces of stolen equipment sitting nearby, prosecutors said. William Elliot Mitchell Jr., 62, of Bushwood, was sentenced this week to five years in prison, with 18 months of active incarceration, for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, according to the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office. The case dates back to April 21, 2025, when deputies were called to a property on Woodbush Drive after receiving information about a stolen Ram 2500 diesel…
Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (UPDATE) Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (UPDATE)
Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (Update) The cause of death has been released for a man found inside a burning vehicle near the Reading city line, authorities announced. Fire crews were dispatched to the area of South 9th Street in Cumru Township at 3:23 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, where they found a fully involved vehicle fire, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. After extinguishing the flames, firefighters discovered a deceased individual inside the vehicle, prompting an immediate investigation, the coroner said. The victim was identified as Elvin Francisco De La Cruz Martinez, 44, of the 800 block of Chestnut Stree…
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…