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After a basketball player was injured in Glen Rock, we cannot give in to fear
I am writing to address the recent unfortunate incident that occurred at our local basketball court, where a player was injured by gunfire. While such incidents are deeply concerning and warrant serious attention, I urge our community not to let fear dictate our actions and decisions. As a youngster and...
Man pleads guilty in death of toddler who was exposed to fentanyl at NYC day care
The husband of the owner of a New York City day care center where a toddler died and three others were sickened after having been exposed to fentanyl pleaded guilty to federal charges Monday. Felix Herrera Garcia, 35, his wife, and two others were charged in connection with the Sept....
2 N.J. men plead guilty to string of armed robberies at gas stations
Two Hudson County men admitted to participating in a string of armed robberies at gas stations, as well as an attempted carjacking in 2022, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said Tuesday. Wendell Bradely Jr., 27, of Bayonne pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count each of Hobbs Act robbery and conspiracy...
Newark Murder Suspect Who Had New Trial Due To Improper Witness Testimony Convicted Again
Hassan Todd was found guilty in the shooting death Elijah Roberts, which occurred on Sept. 22, 2018 on Avon Ave. in Newark, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. A second victim was shot but survived the incident. Todd was previously convicted in 2019 and sentenced to 65 years in...
Point View Shopping Center in Wayne sold, Corrado's Market leased. What we know
WAYNE — Atlantic Health System has signed a lease to take over most of the former Corrado’s Market on Berdan Avenue, an agent for the property owner said Monday. Shane Wierks of Jeffery Realty said the nonprofit medical group will assume 25,000 square feet of the 35,000-square-foot anchor space, which has been vacant since the grocery store closed last summer. ...
Former Elmwood Park Dad Fights For Better Life Quality For Disabled Son
Lately, that's how progress looks for 17-year-old Jason Leider, a former Elmwood Park resident who lives with Hunter Syndrome, like his 15-year-old brother, Justin. The genetic and degenerative disease comes with a life expectancy of between 15 and 20 years, according to the boys' father, Jeff Leider. The disease impacts the entire body, most notably, making it impossible to break down waste.
Chilling video shows man put 26-year-old woman in chokehold in NYC sidewalk attack
Authorities are looking for a 45-year-old man they say was caught on video grabbing a 26-year-old woman from behind as she walked down a Bronx street and violently taking her to the ground, where he tried to rape her. The woman was walking near Vireo Avenue and East 235th Street...
Late-Night Drunken Assault Near Meadowlands Sends One Man To Hospital, Other To Jail
The 40-year-old victim from Cranford approached an East Rutherford police officer who was fueling his patrol vehicle at the Rutherford DPW garage on Highland Cross -- just off northbound Route 17 near the Meadowlands -- around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, Police Chief John Russo said. He was bleeding from...
Red Lobster in Paramus may close amid company bankruptcy, as well as other NJ sites
The Red Lobster on Route 17 southbound in Paramus is in danger of closing as the casual dining chain files for bankruptcy, according to bankruptcy documents. The company listed 228 rejected leases it says will keep losing money if they continue operating as they currently are. The list includes at least some locations...
2 NY men plead guilty in fentanyl poisoning of toddler who died at daycare
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men connected to a toddler’s fatal opioid overdose at a New York City daycare have pleaded guilty to drug charges and causing bodily harm, prosecutors said. The men admitted to storing fentanyl in the floorboards of a Bronx daycare’s playroom, prosecutors said.
Paterson schools private security costs will top $10 million in the new school year
PATERSON — The school district’s spending on private security guards will break the $10 million mark in 2024-25, an increase that comes as teachers’ union leaders allege incidents of violence are being swept under the rug. The proposed $10.14 million contract with Allied Universal Security Services of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania would require the district...
Cedar Grove parents want more Pride Month support from town
Parents in Cedar Grove, N.J., are upset their elected officials are not doing more to show support during Pride Month. They said it was a battle just to fly Pride flags outside schools, and that this was a separate decision made by the Superintendent and Board of Education.
Man sent to prison for theft, chase in Cumberland County that left 2 troopers badly hurt
A New York City man will serve more than four years in state prison for his role in a Carlisle Home Depot heist last spring that exploded into a scary high-speed chase leaving two Pennsylvania State Police troopers critically hurt and putting dozens of other motorists at risk. Julian Fleury,...
3 men, including repeat offender, robbed N.J. pharmacy at gunpoint, authorities allege
Three Essex County men were accused Monday of robbing an Orange pharmacy at gunpoint earlier this year, officials said. Reginald Ware, 54, Nyiron Williams, 22, and Jamon Crosby, 35, all of Newark, were indicted by a federal grand jury of Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a statement.
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