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Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28
Friends say William Lafontaine was rarely without a smile on his face. He had a passion for basketball and lifting others' spirits. Lafontaine -- affectionately known as Willy -- was also preparing to become a father. He died on March 7, at 28 years old. "RHONJ" star and local business owner Kim DePaola expressed condolences on social media. "I will miss you soo much my Willy !" she wrote. "That beautiful smile and always willing to help everyone." Lafontaine was born in Wayne and later moved to Totowa, where he lived for most of his life. He was a construction worker for Greener Construc…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident
A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from Florham Park was killed after he fell while skiing at Hunter Mountain in New York, authorities said. Robert Vrablik was on the Twilight trail with his sister and a friend when he fell and landed on his face and chest around 3 p.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Vrablik was responsive while being taken to Albany Medical Center but declared dead at 7:18 p.m., police said. Cardiac contusion was the cause of death, the DailyFreeman reports. Vrablik was a Florham Park volunteer firefighter and was applying for positions as a law enforcement …
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage
Verizon customers were unable to send or receive texts Tuesday. The company -- whose slogan is "America's most reliable network" -- confirmed a texting outage on the East Coast in a tweet. "Our technicians are fully aware we have a ton of customers that are being effected, and we're working non-stop to get this matter resolved as soon as possible," Verizon said. Outages from Boston to Florida were showed on the website Down Detector. The issue was resolved Tuesday morning.
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
On Your Side
Sibling Owners Of Lodi Restaurant Among '32 Restaurant Stars On The Rise' In America
A brother and sister from Lodi have been named among "32 Restaurant Stars on the Rise" in America by FSR Magazine. Jenna and Joseph Cuccia own 17 Summer Restaurant (located at 17 Summer St.) in Lodi. "From street fairs, to catering, to a brick and mortar, brother-sister duo Jenna and Joseph Cuccia have been together through it all," the site says. "And while their father always told them, 'It isn't a sprint, it's a marathon,' the Cuccia siblings have hit the scene fast." The Cuccias opened their restaurant -- with Joseph as the executive chef -- in just three months. Within the first year…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Your Community
Make-a-wish
: Wyckoff Boy Battling Rare Illness Takes Dream Trip To San Diego
Seven-year-old John from Wyckoff finds comfort by the water. And getting that year-round in North Jersey doesn't always prove easy. John -- who battles a rare illness called tuberous sclerosis -- was a recipient of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and recently took his family on a trip to San Diego. The trip kicked off with a limo ride to the airport, and then it was off on a 2,000 mile flight to their dream destination, “America’s Finest City." The Golden State welcomed John, his parents and two brothers with sunshine, beautiful beaches and a wish-come-true experience. John and brothersCon…
Hackensack, NJ
On Your Side
Get Free Pancakes At IHOP Tuesday
IHOP is flippin' free pancakes on Tuesday, March 12. Stop into any IHOP location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a free stack. The franchise is hoping guests will help support featured charities: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Shriners Hospitals for Children. “Every year we look forward to kicking off our IHOP Free Pancake Day – Flip it Forward for Kids campaign because it combines the two things we love most – pancakes and helping our communities,” Executive Director of Communications Stephanie Peterson said in a statement.
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Mahwah, Wayne Vocalists Awarded Thousands In Scholarships From Ridgewood Choral
A pair of high school seniors from Bergen and Passaic counties were named Ridgewood Choral's scholarship winners. Wayne Valley soprano vocalist Laura Cardona won the of the 2019 Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award of $2500 for excellence in instrumental or vocal performance. The award is given to a high school senior who intends to continue his or her musical education at an institute of higher learning. Instituted in 1967, the fund was later endowed by Franklin Reinauer as a memorial to his wife Florence. The Choral has awarded more than $45,000 to encourage talented young …
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
10,000 Calls And Counting: Sons Prank Dad With Epic Atlantic City Birthday Billboard
If you were in Atlantic City last week, you may have seen it. The billboard for Linwood dad Chris Ferry -- a 62nd birthday gift from his two sons, the New York Post reports. The Black Horse Pike billboard that went up last week reads: "Wish My Dad Happy Birthday. Love, Your Sons." It also has a massive picture of Ferry’s face. Ferry has received more than 10,000 calls from strangers in less than a week because of the billboard. “I really haven’t been able to use my phone in a normal way,” he told KYW News Radio. “There’s a call coming through right now, it’s happened like three times sinc…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Raging Bull Shot, Killed By Police After Attacking His Owner
An out-of-control bull that attacked his owner in Sparta was shot and killed by police after charging at a patrol vehicle, authorities said. The animal that had escaped from its enclosure had been lured back home on Houses Corner Road by his owner when police arrived around 3 p.m. Friday, Sparta Police Lt. John Lamon said. McDermott was leading the bull home with her SUV but when she backed her car onto the gravel, the animal bumped up against it and tried mounting it several times, Lamon said. Once at the farm, McDermott got out of her car to get the bull into the gate, but instead, …
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Pair Of $50G Lottery Tickets Sold In Bergen County
Two $50,000 New Jersey Lottery tickets were sold in Bergen County -- the third in Burlington. The three matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn in Saturday's drawing. If those tickets had been purchased with the Power Play Multiplier option, they would have been worth $150,000. The tickets were sold at Englewood Tiger Mart Exxon on Route 4 W. in Englewood and Northvale Gas on Livingston Street. The winning numbers were: 05, 06, 45, 55 and 59. The Red Power Ball number was 14. The Multiplier number was 03.
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