Bergen surgeon pleads guilty to tax crimes, awaits sentencing

A Bergen County orthopedic surgeon has pleaded guilty to a federal tax crime after failing to turn over more than $1.5 million in payroll taxes withheld from employees’ paychecks, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Brian Mehling, 61, of Hackensack, pleaded guilty to one count of failing to collect, account for and pay over payroll taxes, the Justice Department stated Nov. 10. According to court documents, Mehling formed Mehling Office Management LLC to pay himself and other employees of his medical practice. Between 2014 and 2018, Mehling failed to pay the IRS the full amount of taxes withheld from employees’ paychecks for 10 calendar quarters. The unpaid taxes resulted in a loss of more than $1.5 million, according to prosecutors. The IRS launched a collection action to recover the unpaid payroll taxes. During an interview with an IRS revenue officer in October 2016, Mehling acknowledged that he was responsible for accounting for and paying the company’s payroll taxes. He also admitted that he had failed to remit taxes for previous quarters and instead used the money to cover other expenses, including mortgages on his properties, according to the Justice Department. As part of his plea agreement, Mehling agreed to

Jersey Families Have Gathered Around The Brick Ovens At Kinchley’s Tavern In Ramsey For Generations

Some kids in Ramsey learn to ride a bike, tie their shoes, and order a thin-crust pie, roughly in that order. One longtime fan first came to this tavern at about age eight and is now close to seventy, and the pizza has stayed loyal the whole time. The place...

This New Jersey Grocery Store Is Worth Visiting For Its Holiday Selection

A grocery store with hundreds of ready-to-eat options sounds like a dare. One New Jersey market takes that dare seriously, especially when the holidays roll around. I’m all for trips that make you giggle before you even park. Grown-ups need that more than they admit. To me, that grin...

North Jersey Is Trying to Steal Atlantic City's Future

Atlantic City's casinos, hotels, restaurants and convention facilities support thousands of working families. Their livelihoods should not be allowed to become bargaining chips in another North Jersey versus South Jersey campaign.

UPDATE: 4 Hospitalized When Dump Truck Slams Into Jeep, Triggers Route 208 Pileup In Fair Lawn

Four people were hospitalized after a dump truck slammed into a Jeep, triggering a four-vehicle crash on Route 208 in Fair Lawn on Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. The crash happened in the northbound lanes about 500 feet south of the Maple Avenue exit when a 55-year-old Paterson man driving a 19…

New owners mark opening of Cadillac of Englewood Cliffs with charity golf, ribbon cutting

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Cadillac of Englewood Cliffs has marked its opening under new ownership with a charity golf sponsorship and a showroom ribbon cutting attended by local officials, the dealership said. The dealership at 374 Sylvan Ave. (Route 9W) is now led by Dealer Principal Andy Guelcher and...

Waldwick/MP wins the day(s)

WALDWICK – “Win the Day.” That’s what Waldwick/Midland Park football lives by and what it is trying to accomplish everyday. It was just last year that Waldwick/Midland Park lost to Glen Rock in the first round of the state sectional football playoffs. The Warriors finished with a 6-4 record, but showed promise towards the end of the regular season finishing with five straight wins to grab a playoff berth. And, they returned most of their young core this season.

LUB cites height, scale in denial of 122-unit assisted living plan

EMERSON, N.J.—The Land Use Board said a proposed 122-unit assisted living facility at 70 Main St. would need a substantial redesign to fit the surrounding residential neighborhood. The board voted 5–0 on Oct. 15 to adopt a resolution spelling out why it rejected the plan in September. Home...

Car Smashes Through Garage Wall At Route 17 Bergen County Special Services, Injures Man Below

A 65-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized after a car struck two parked vehicles and smashed through a parking garage wall at the Bergen County Board of Social Services building, sending debris onto him below, police said. The crash happened at 218 Route 17 North around 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, …

This New Jersey Reservoir Has A Story Most People Driving Past It Have Never Heard

What if the peaceful reservoir you drive past was once an entire village? Not a handful of old buildings, but a real community with homes, roads, and people who had to leave it all behind. Sounds like the setup for a historical mystery, doesn’t it?. I find it fascinating...

Son arrested in fatal stabbing of mother in Norwood

Police say they responded to a 911 call of an assault inside a home on East 208th Street.

A Traveler Buying a $6.49 Bottle of Water at a Self-Service Newark Airport Store Was Prompted for an 18% Tip, and His TikTok Has Been Viewed Millions of Times

A $6.49 water at a self-service Newark airport store came with an 18% tip prompt, and the traveler's TikTok has been viewed millions of times, TODAY reported.

Video Shows SUV Trying To Pass Box Truck Before Crash Outside On The Esplanade

A black SUV became wedged beneath a box truck after apparently trying to pass it as the truck turned into a Bergen County elementary school Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, newly obtained surveillance footage shows. The crash happened on the Esplanade at the Hackensack-Maywood border around 10:50 a.m., nea…

Little Falls Police Department – October 2026 Activity Report

Where to Find Free Thanksgiving Turkeys in the Bronx in 2026

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re getting ready to prepare a holiday meal for your family and could use a little help, there are several opportunities to pick up a free turkey right here in the Bronx. We’ve rounded up the 2026 Thanksgiving turkey giveaways we’ve found so far. Some distributions are first-come, first-served, so be sure to check the details and arrive early when possible.

ICE Arrests Owner Of 'P'Nut The Squirrel,' Viral Pet Decapitated By NY State Officials: Report

Daniela Bittner, the former owner of viral animal sensation “P’Nut the Squirrel,” is being held in ICE custody over what her husband called “a paperwork issue.” Daniela Bittner, a German native, and Mark Longo went viral in 2024 with their pet squirrel named “P’nut” — but then someone called New Yor…

Oakland Dad, 48, Former Pro Athletic Trainer Craig LaBianco Dies After Health Battle

Craig LaBianco, a New Jersey father who built a career around sports before moving into medical sales died Sunday, Nov. 1, after a long health battle. He was 48 years old. LaBianco was a graduate of Arlington High School in LaGrangeville, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home we…

A Longevity Doctor Shares 5 Habits That Help Men Age Well

Frank Lipman, MD, explains how strength training, better sleep and a few everyday choices can support a healthier, more active future.

Saigon Bistro Lands in Northvale, Bringing Family Pho Recipe to Bergen County

A new Vietnamese spot is making its way to Northvale, with Saigon Bistro set up at 269 Livingston Street as the growing chain's third Bergen County address. The concept leans heavily on takeout and delivery, and its menu runs through the Vietnamese classics: pho, banh mi sandwiches, rice plates, and vermicelli bowls.

You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just For The Fried Chicken At This Modest New Jersey Restaurant

Somewhere in Paterson, New Jersey, there’s a restaurant with an orange roof and a cartoon chicken on the sign that has been quietly serving some of the best fried chicken in the state, and most people outside of Passaic County have no idea it exists. That’s a situation worth...