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Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer
Paterson Family Finally Refunded $2,000 From No-Show Roofer A local media outlet was able to return $2,000 to a Paterson family whose contractor bailed on them time and time again. Lina Aguilar, who is battling Lupus, first hired the contractor last year to repair her leaking roof and gutters, ABC7 reports. She gave him $2,000 -- but he didn't show on the start date -- or at all. Aguilar demanded a refund, but when she got it, the check bounced, according to ABC7. After months of trying to track down the contractor, the news outlet finally was able to locate the contractor, whose business had since closed down, returning Auilar's $2,000 to her in c…
Restaurant Openings, Closings In North Jersey Restaurant Openings, Closings In North Jersey Restaurant Openings, Closings In North Jersey
Restaurant Openings, Closings In North Jersey Another week of restaurant openings and closings in the books. Here's a look at what's here and what's not in Bergen and Passaic counties: CLOSED: Skuffy's Subs in Hawthorne. This 30-year-old sandwich shop posted "closed from now on" and "for rent" signs in the windows. No one was immediately available for comment when Daily Voice called Thursday. CLOSED (for renovations): Syros Taverna, Englewood. The Greek restaurant, which also closed briefly for renovations this time last year, posted a notice in the windows and on social media. Check back later this month for expanded menu options. …
WINTER IS COMING: Hell About To Freeze Over In New Jersey WINTER IS COMING: Hell About To Freeze Over In New Jersey WINTER IS COMING: Hell About To Freeze Over In New Jersey
Winter IS Coming: Hell About To Freeze Over In New Jersey Brace yourself, New Jersey. Another winter storm is on its way and it's expected to be worse than the inch of snow that fell overnight into Friday. A winter storm watch was issued for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon across 10 counties, including Bergen and Passaic. Snow is expected to begin Saturday afternoon, dropping between three to six inches on North Jersey overnight into Sunday morning. Temperatures will rise briefly turning the snow to rain as precipitation tapers off, according to meteorologist Dan Zarrow. Here is where the worst begins. Temperatures sometime Sunday a…
Hackensack Mourns Beloved HS Principal Harold Bloom, 89 Hackensack Mourns Beloved HS Principal Harold Bloom, 89 Hackensack Mourns Beloved HS Principal Harold Bloom, 89
Hackensack Mourns Beloved HS Principal Harold Bloom, 89 The Hackensack community is mourning the loss of the high school's longtime and beloved principal Harold Bloom, who died Jan. 14 at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 89 years old. Affectionately known as "Uncle Hal," Bloom started in the district as a history teacher in 1954. He worked his way up to become principal in 1969 and retired in 1992. Bloom went on to become a trustee for the Maywood library, playing a major role in stabilizing its finances. His name lives on not only on Hackensack High School's First Street skybridge, but in the hearts of hundreds of former colleagues…
ARCTIC BLAST: Foot Of Snow, Super Low Temps Could Set North Jersey Up For 'Epic' Flash-Freeze ARCTIC BLAST: Foot Of Snow, Super Low Temps Could Set North Jersey Up For 'Epic' Flash-Freeze ARCTIC BLAST: Foot Of Snow, Super Low Temps Could Set North Jersey Up For 'Epic' Flash-Freeze
Arctic Blast: Foot Of Snow, Super Low Temps Could Set North Jersey Up For 'Epic' Flash-Freeze It's not so much the Thursday or weekend snow that worries meteorologists, but the possible flash -freeze that could slap North Jersey early next week. Here's how local experts expect the weather to play out. THURSDAY: Snowfall is expected to begin in Bergen and Passaic counties well after the evening commute -- possibly not until after midnight -- with temps in the high 20s to low 30s, AccuWeather.com says.  One to three inches of snow expected to fall into Friday morning, making for a slushy commute. Temps warm up to low 40s with sun coming out around 2 p.m. SATURDAY: Sno…
CLOSED: Trespassing Skaters Ruin Ringwood Ice Rink Fun For Everyone CLOSED: Trespassing Skaters Ruin Ringwood Ice Rink Fun For Everyone CLOSED: Trespassing Skaters Ruin Ringwood Ice Rink Fun For Everyone
Closed: Trespassing Skaters Ruin Ringwood Ice Rink Fun For Everyone The Ringwood ice rink is closed for the season. Inpatient skaters hopped over the fence while the ice was still forming, puncturing multiple holes into the liner as well, the borough's park and recreation department said on Facebook "Unfortunately, we had some skaters who were not willing to wait until the ice was ready and climbed the fencing around the rink while it was closed. Not only was the still forming ice destroyed, but there were multiple holes put into the liner as well and it will have to be replaced." Several residents commented on the post offering help. Hi Rec Dept... any a…
SUEZ: High Lead Levels In Drinking Water Puts Hundreds Of Bergen County Households At Risk SUEZ: High Lead Levels In Drinking Water Puts Hundreds Of Bergen County Households At Risk SUEZ: High Lead Levels In Drinking Water Puts Hundreds Of Bergen County Households At Risk
Suez: High Lead Levels In Drinking Water Puts Hundreds Of Bergen County Households At Risk Hundreds of Bergen County households are at risk for elevated levels of lead in the drinking water that serves 800,000 people across North Jersey, SUEZ announced Wednesday. Of the 108 samples tested, 16 across Bergen and Hudson counties showed higher levels than the federal standard. The discovery impacts 53 Bergen County and six Hudson County county municipalities -- all served by SUEZ' Haworth water treatment plant, a company spokesman told NJ.com.  The elevated lead levels likely came either from older lead pipes that extend from water mains under the street into homes or…
Community Rallies For Single Saddle Brook Mom Fighting Cancer... Again Community Rallies For Single Saddle Brook Mom Fighting Cancer... Again Community Rallies For Single Saddle Brook Mom Fighting Cancer... Again
Community Rallies For Single Saddle Brook Mom Fighting Cancer... Again A single mom from Saddle Brook battling cancer for the second time has the support of her community. After losing the father of her three children and beating cancer for the first time two years ago, disaster struck again for Judy O'Connell just before Christmas 2018: Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma of the liver. More than $3,800 had been raised for O'Connell on a GoFundMe launched by lifelong friend Laurie McRae as of Thursday afternoon. "Here the battle begins," the GoFundMe says.  "The aggressive six and a half hour chemo therapy attempting to shrink the tumor might affect her ability to w…
A Dozen Priests With Fairfield Ties On New List Of 50 Jesuits Accused Of Sex Abuse A Dozen Priests With Fairfield Ties On New List Of 50 Jesuits Accused Of Sex Abuse A Dozen Priests With Fairfield Ties On New List Of 50 Jesuits Accused Of Sex Abuse
A Dozen Priests With Fairfield Ties On New List Of 50 Jesuits Accused Of Sex Abuse A dozen priests who once worked at Fairfield University and/or Fairfield College Preparatory School are on a new list of 50 Jesuits accused of sex abuse. Priests across Connecticut, New York and several other states are on the report, released Tuesday by the USA Northeast Province Jesuits. Priests on the list have been accused as early as 1950.  "Many accusations were made decades after the abuse allegedly took place, and often after the accused Jesuit had died," the USANPJ said. "Jesuits with allegations currently under investigation are not included on this list." Robert&…
Feel It? 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off East Coast Feel It? 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off East Coast Feel It? 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off East Coast
Feel It? 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off East Coast A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was reported more than 100 miles off the coast of Maryland Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. While one person in Delaware said he felt light tremors around the time of the 6:30 p.m. quake, no reports came in from New Jersey. "The Town of Ocean City is aware of an earthquake that took place in the Atlantic, approximately 130 miles off shore and nearly 6 miles deep," Ocean City officials said on social media.  "Although we have seen no effects here, our Emergency Services Department has been in contact with our State …
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