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Again? Another Alarm Malfunction Brings Massive Law Enforcement Response To Westwood HS
The system triggered a 7:43 a.m. May 2 lockdown, similar to what occurred on April 16, when the system malfunctioned twice, Westwood Regional Schools Supt. Jill Mortimer said. As before, a legion of tactical and other law enforcement officers converged on Washington Township -- among them, a Bergen County Regional SWAT team and police from the township, Westwood, Emerson, River Vale, Paramus and Ridgewood.
Wild Past Of CNN Anchor, Jersey Shore Native Detailed In New Book
CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota was growing up on the Jersey Shore when she started following her a local punk rock band, spending her nights at iconic clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City.Camerota, who grew up in Shrewsbury, is out with a new book "Combat Love," which explores her tumultuous teen…
Families of victims in fatal N.J. school bus crash settle lawsuits for $20.5M
A trucking company involved in a 2018 Paramus school bus crash in Morris County that left two people dead has settled a lawsuit for $650,000, bringing total settlement amounts in the case to more than $20 million, an attorney said Wednesday. Bruce Nagel, who represented the families of one child...
Cross County Parkway Ramp To Exit 7 In Yonkers To Close
The ramp leading from the eastbound Cross County Parkway to West Broad Street/Gramatan Avenue in Yonkers (Exit 7) will close overnight on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials added that both closures would go into effect between 11 p.m. and...
$8M Fraud Scheme: Execs At White Plains Company Sentenced
The two worked at OrthoNet, a healthcare claims processing company based in White Plains. Shawn Rains, age 57, of Le Bouscat, France, who was previously convicted of mail fraud conspiracy, mail fraud, and money laundering conspiracy after a two-week trial, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Northern Westchester resident...
Man Takes $11K In Cash From North White Plains Home
The incident that led to the arrest happened on Friday, April 19, when a man, who police did not name, illegally entered a North White Plains residence while the homeowner was away on vacation and stole money, the North Castle Police Department announced on Wednesday, May 1. After the theft,...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in the Bronx and Westchester County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:29 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for the Bronx and Westchester County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 9:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong...
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