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Meet the puppies tasked with keeping public spaces in Bergen County clear of geese
Bergen County residents may notice a group of puppies patrolling an area near them soon. The animals are friendly and will happily accept some affection and words of encouragement from the public. But they are also on the clock, so to speak, performing an important environmental duty: keeping lands clear of geese. ...
Newark, New Jersey, woman killed in Pa. Turnpike crash
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike near Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police identified the rider as Kimberly Toliver, 49, of Newark, N.J. PSP...
NYC street closures for the Dance Parade in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Dance Parade, an event showcasing eclectic dance styles from around the world, will be held in the streets of Manhattan on Saturday. The 18th annual Dance Parade will feature 10,000 dancers and more than 100 styles of dance, according to its website. The parade will begin around noon at Sixth […]
Seven most expensive homes sold in the Passaic area, April 15 - May 12
A house in Passaic that sold for $652,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Passaic area between Apr 15 and May 12. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past four weeks, with an average price of $452,250, or $372 per square foot.
NYPD Reports: 20-Year-Old Shot in East New York Thursday Afternoon
In a troubling incident, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has reported that a 20-year-old individual was shot in East New York on Thursday afternoon. The shooting adds to the concerning trend of gun violence in the city and underscores the urgent need for community safety measures. According to...
North Bergen man accused of attempted murder-for-hire plot
A North Bergen man was arrested this week in an attempted murder-for-hire scheme, authorities stated Friday. Miguel Cortes, 37, was charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder following his arrest Tuesday outside his home on Paterson Plank Road, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. ...
Pedestrian struck and killed on N.J. street, cops say
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Maplewood on Monday morning, officials said. The person was hit at 9:10 a.m. on Route 124, which is known as Springfield Avenue in the Essex County township, according to State Police fatal crash data. Maplewood police referred questions to the...
Single Mom Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Maplewood, Prosecutor Says
At 9:10 a.m., Maria Ganzhi Zhao was struck by a vehicle on the 1400 block of Springfield Avenue and pronounced dead at the scene, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. Zhao, a native of Ecuador, was a single mother who is survived by her two daughters, Noemi, 7 and Genesis, 9 months, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family.
Aid organization members handcuffed while trying to distribute food in Harlem
NEW YORK -- Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested this past weekend for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.They tell CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian they're standing by their message of helping others.We The People members arrested for distributing food without permitThe mutual aid organization We The People runs a weekly food and clothing distribution event every Saturday at 1 p.m.On May 11, Rosie Torola says they and their friend were handcuffed minutes after setting up on Lexington Avenue. Video shows members struggling with a number of New York City Police Department members as one person...
Driver fleeing traffic stop jumps curb, strikes woman on sidewalk, police say
A Paterson man faces several charges after police in Teaneck said he fled a traffic stop, jumped a curb and struck an 18-year-old woman walking on a sidewalk. The incident began shortly before 5 p.m. on April 16 when Teaneck police pulled over a car on Palisade Avenue near Votee Park after an officer witnessed the driver commit several traffic violations, according to Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr.
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for May 17: Baxter and Frappe
Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home please send a photo, description, and adoption information to amwallace@gannett.com to have your adoptable pets featured in the next edition.
Silent salons? 'Quiet' hair appointments are on the rise
NEW YORK - More hair salons are offering a unique option for people wanting a haircut: "quiet appointments." The silent services mean that there is no talking involved between the client and the hairdresser during the scheduled service. "We didn’t think it would be as popular as it is right...
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