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The State Board of Education meeting is approaching, and this is your chance to make your voice heard. Whether you have concerns, ideas, or success stories regarding our schools, the Board is opening the floor to you.
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A New York Police Department Mounted Unit Officer handcuffs a suspected purse thief following a full gallop chase down a Manhattan Street in broad daylight. Photo courtesy of NBC New York
NEW YORK CITY (CNBNews)(April 21, 2026)— A dramatic scene played out on the Upper West Side on April 15 when an NYPD Mounted Unit officer, patrolling the neighborhood on horseback, chased down a robbery suspect in broad daylight.
According to police, the officer was riding Kelly, a retired racehorse now serving with the Mounted Unit, when a woman allegedly snatched a purse near West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. NYPD body‑camera footage shows the officer urging Kelly into a full gallop as they pursued the fleeing suspect through the busy Manhattan corridor.
The NYPD later commented on the unusual takedown, saying, “Whether on foot or on hooves, our officers are always ready.”
With help from a witness who pointed out the direction of travel, the officer closed in, recovered the stolen purse, and took the alleged purse thief into custody.
According to the Toms River Patch, Kelly was rescued by the Standardbred Retirement Foundation from a “kill pen” in 2020, the foundation’s Executive Director, Judy Bokman, told Patch.
The Eyewitness News ABC7NY video below captures the chase and arrest as it unfolded.
Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break.
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BENSALEM, PA (CNBNEWS)(April At 8:53 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Bensalem Police responded to the parking lot at Parx Casino regarding an unattended child inside a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-month-old child in the backseat of a locked vehicle that was not running, with the windows closed. The child appeared to be sleeping but was visibly sweating, as outside temperatures were in the mid-80s.
Officers were able to gain entry to the vehicle and safely remove the child. The child’s father was contacted, and Bensalem EMS transported the child to St. Mary Medical Center, where he was evaluated and later released to his father.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Best described as motocross on steroids, supercross challenges the best dirt bike racers to take their skills to the max, with dedicated fans hanging on every twist, jump and turn.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7-11 p.m.
Shhh! The roaring ’20s meet the colonial era for a flashy shindig at a National Historical Landmark.
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— Photo courtesy Longwood Gardens
Through Sunday, May 3, 2026
Spring has officially sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest horticultural display garden.
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Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) will receive $12.4 million in federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Operating Shortfall program.
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April 23-25, 2026
The renowned Penn Relays — the oldest and largest track and field meet in the nation — celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.
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Getting hurt on the job is more common than most people realize. Whether it’s a slip and fall in a warehouse, a repetitive strain injury from years at a desk, or something more serious on a construction site, workplace injuries can turn your life upside down fast. Medical bills pile up. You miss work. You wonder how you’re going to get through it.
The good news is that the law is on your side. Workers have real legal protections in place, and knowing what those protections are can make a significant difference in how well you recover — both physically and financially.
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