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Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few …
Paterson mall owners move to evict IHOP over $1M in unpaid rent, fees
PATERSON — The IHOP restaurant at the Center City Mall closed down on Saturday, amid a court battle involving allegations that the business owners owe more than $1.1 million in rent and other payments. Center City filed court papers seeking the IHOP’s eviction on June 6, claiming the business...
Grand Jury Declines To Charge Columbia High School Principal Arrested Last Spring
Sanchez still faces charges of simple assault stemming from an incident involving a student in January at the school in the South Orangewood-Maplewood School District, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The principal was suspended from his job following the alleged incident, as reported by Daily Voice when charges were...
Popular Bar, Pizzeria Announces Open Date For Bergen County Location
A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month.Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26.The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, b…
Ex-Bergen town employee claims age discrimination, wrongful termination in lawsuit
A former assistant treasurer working for Upper Saddle River is accusing the borough of firing him for a younger employee. Jeffrey Smyrychynski, a 54-year-old Oakland resident who filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court last week, said he was hired in July 2017 as an assistant treasurer with Upper Saddle River.
Renovations Approved For Montclair's Bellevue Theater: 'This Will Be An Economic Engine'
The Tudor-style Bellevue Theater in Upper Montclair has sat vacant since the prior operator's lease ended 2017, but at a meeting on Monday, June 10, redevelopment plans were unanimously approved. The plans were brought forth by Angelo Cifelli Jr., the attorney representing the theater's owner, Jesse Sayegh, and guided by...
Underground pedestrian tunnel used by Clifton students for 80 years to get a lift, ramp
CLIFTON — Countless students have walked up and down the gray concrete steps on each side of Route 46 to access the underground pedestrian tunnel to cross the busy highway safely for the last 80 years. Most people, however, don't know it exists. It's easy to overlook the two...
Grammy-winning artist to headline Jersey City’s July 4th celebration
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) — Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration in Jersey City! The day-long celebration begins at noon, featuring daytime vendors on Montgomery Street offering family-friendly activities and an array of food. Local talent from Jersey City will be performing on the concert stage all day, leading up to a […]
St. Anthony's Feast: Police Safety Notice for Pedestrians, Traffic
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The annual St. Anthony's Feast is up and running through Saturday, June 15, so the police put out a safety notice reminding residents and visitors to park legally during the event, which occurs along Diamond Bridge Avenue. "The Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau would like to remind everyone to park legally and travel with caution to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all," police said in a public notice. "During the feast, traffic volume increases significantly in a relatively small area with numerous pedestrians crossing the streets."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
New 'home-like' mental health crisis centers are coming to 5 NJ counties. See the details
New Jersey announced $37 million in funding this week for five counties to establish "intervention and stabilization centers" for people experiencing a mental health or drug-related crisis. Nonprofits and health care facilities in Bergen, Morris, Essex, Monmouth and Camden counties will share in the grants, state Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman said in...
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over NYC subway in ‘day of rage’
UNION SQUARE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Pro-Palestinian protesters took over a crowded subway train in Manhattan on Monday, asking riders, “Raise your hand if you’re a Zionist,” according to a video. The incident happened on the No. 5 train in the Union Square subway station at around 8:10 p.m., according to the NYPD. Many of the […]
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