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Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Retired Wash. Twp. Detective Heather Castronova Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Retired Wash. Twp. Detective Heather Castronova Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Retired Wash. Twp. Detective Heather Castronova
Shock, Sadness Spread Following Death Of Retired Wash. Twp. Detective Heather Castronova UPDATE: Arrangements Finalized For Heather Castronova The Washington Township (Bergen County) police department is mourning the loss of retired detective and former US Marine Heather Castronova. A mom of two, Castronova died sometime overnight due to unknown medical circumstances, the department said on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Castronova was hired as a dispatcher for the Bergen County Police Department before becoming an officer in Washington Township. While serving in the patrol and detective bureaus, Castronova was passionate about community policing, specifically working with children.…
Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria
Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Nov. 30, 2022 was Raul Santoyo's last day of work as an investment banking executive. The Long Valley dad and Mexico City native dreamed of opening his own taqueria since the day he arrived in New Jersey 16 years ago, and has joked with friends ever since that one day, he'd give them "the taco they deserve." And so, he quit his job a few months ago to do just that. On Friday, Feb. 17, Santoyo, his older brother Alejandro Santoyo, and  Gabriel Galvan, a pharmaceutical executive, are opening Central Taqueria in Morristown. When asked how it felt to finally pursue his dreams, …
Man Stabbed GF Dead In West New York, Officials Say Man Stabbed GF Dead In West New York, Officials Say Man Stabbed GF Dead In West New York, Officials Say
Man Stabbed GF Dead In West New York, Officials Say A 40-year-old West New York man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his 24-year-old girlfriend, according to officials in Hudson County. Daniela Garcia-Murillo was found with stab wounds in her abdomen at 4914 Murphy Place around 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Garcia-Murillo was pronounced dead at the scene and Jimmy Elvira-Quintero was subsequently charged at Hackensack University Medical center with murder, and various weapons offenses. He will be transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility when cleared, Suarez said. The …
Missing Mom Found Dead In Shallow Grave In Kearny: Prosecutor Missing Mom Found Dead In Shallow Grave In Kearny: Prosecutor Missing Mom Found Dead In Shallow Grave In Kearny: Prosecutor
Missing Mom Found Dead In Shallow Grave In Kearny: Prosecutor UPDATE: Arrests In Luz Hernandez Case: One Suspect Captured In Miami, 2nd Remains At Large A 33-year-old Jersey City woman reported missing Monday, Feb. 6 has been found dead, authorities said. Luz Hernandez's body was found in "what appeared to be a shallow grave" in the area of Central Avenue and Third Street in Kearny, around 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Hernandez, a mom of three, was reported missing after she failed to show up for work as a Kindergarten teacher at the BelovED Charter School, NJ Advance Media reports.  A welfare check by JCPD…
Morristown's Imani Glover Found Morristown's Imani Glover Found Morristown's Imani Glover Found
Morristown's Imani Glover Found The Morris County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed Wednesday morning, Feb. 8 that Imani Glover has been found safe. The prosecutor's office in a news release said only that the 25-year-old woman had been "located."  Glover, who frequents Newark, had been missing since Sunday, Jan. 8. She had last been seen Jan. 4 inside Jimmy Jazz Shoe Store, located at 239 West 125th Street, in New York City. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Fire In Plainfield Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Fire In Plainfield Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Fire In Plainfield
Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Fire In Plainfield Firefighters across Union County battled a four-alarm fire that broke out in Plainfield Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Flames erupted at 172 East Front St., around 6:30 p.m. The cause remains under investigation.
Two Massive Fires Erupt In Hudson County Two Massive Fires Erupt In Hudson County Two Massive Fires Erupt In Hudson County
Two Massive Fires Erupt In Hudson County Two massive fires broke out Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Hudson County. The first was five alarms, and erupted in one of the shops on Bergenline Avenue sometime after 4:15 a.m. in West New York between 61st and 62nd streets.  A Carvel ice cream shop, BBQ joint, and smoke shop were among the businesses impacted, abc7 says. Then, in Union City, around 9 a.m., another multi-alarm blaze brought mutual aid to the scene. The fire was still raging as of noon. More than a dozen families were reportedly displaced. Bergenline Avenue fire.HudPost
Body Found In Kearny Body Found In Kearny Body Found In Kearny
Body Found In Kearny Authorities are investigating after a body was found in Kearny. The remains were found sometime Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 6, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Detectives descended on Central Avenue and Third Street for an investigation. No further information was provided.
NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl
NJ Wing Spot With More Than 300 Flavors Opens Ghost Kitchen In Time For Super Bowl Right on time for Super Bowl LVII, Marley's Marley’s Gotham Grill in Hackettstown has opened a ghost kitchen in Belleville. The eatery has been around since 2009 and has become one of the more well-known places for wings in the area. Marley's Cloud Kitchen will offer takeout and delivery service only.  The Belleville spot has 25 wing flavors to choose from, along with sandwiches, sides and kid-friendly options. Marley's is located at 500 Cortlandt St., in Belleville.
Woman Wakes Up To Find Somerset Man Sexually Assaulting Her: Prosecutor Woman Wakes Up To Find Somerset Man Sexually Assaulting Her: Prosecutor Woman Wakes Up To Find Somerset Man Sexually Assaulting Her: Prosecutor
Woman Wakes Up To Find Somerset Man Sexually Assaulting Her: Prosecutor A 27-year-old Somerset man has been arrested for a sexual assault that happened in June 2022, authorities said. The woman told police she had been drinking alcohol at a Franklin Township home but woke up in a bedroom to find Antonio Galindo-Salazar on top of her on June 19, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Galindo-Salazar was arrested without incident in Franklin Township and taken to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for processing, following an investigation.  He was charged with second-degree sexual assault and lodged in the Somerset County Jail, officia…
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