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Paramus, NJ

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Five Guys Now Open At Garden State Plaza Five Guys is the latest restaurant to open at the Garden State Plaza. The burger joint -- which closed its Fort Lee location last year -- is located in the food court at the former site of Dunkin Donuts. Click here for more restaurant openings and closings in Bergen County.

by Cecilia Levine

01/15/2019

Hackensack, NJ

Breaking News

Watch NOW: Murphy Holds First State Of The State Address "This is not time for business as usual." New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy got right down to it opening his first State of the State address at 2 p.m. Tuesday. He discussed tax incentives to building a "stronger New Jersey" before announcing his new program -- unveiled as part of his master economic plan last October. The governor maintained the financially-capped program will work "hand-in-hand with rest of the pro-growth agenda" to help "grow the next generation of innovative New Jersey companies." WATCH IT LIVE ABOVE / CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TEXT.

by Cecilia Levine

01/15/2019

Paterson, NJ

Your Community

Meet Your Maria: Clifton Teen Cast In Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" has finally found its Maria: Rachel Zegler of Clifton. The 17-year-old will be making her film debut in the legendary musical opposite Ansel Elgort as Tony, who rose to fame in the "Divergent" series and "The Fault in Our Stars." to be able to bring that role to life— a role that means so much to the hispanic community— is so humbling. i hope you’re all as excited as i am. ♥️✨ The part will not be a new one for Zegler, a Colombian-American, who noted she played the same one a few summers ago. Zegler sent in a video of herself singing "Tonight" and “Me …

by Cecilia Levine

01/15/2019

Hackensack, NJ

Your Community

$522G: Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Bergen County A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold in Bergen County. The ticket was from the the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Jan. 12. The retailer was Village Stationers in Ramsey. The winning numbers were: 09, 10, 16, 21 and 43 and the XTRA number was: 03.

by Cecilia Levine

01/15/2019

Hackensack, NJ

Your Community

Bergen County Rabbi's 2nd Organ Donation Helps New York Dad Live Nine years after donating his kidney to a stranger, Bergen County rabbi Ephraim Simon has given an ailing father a second chance at life with his liver. Adam Levitz, 44 of Long Island, has suffered from Crohn’s disease since the age of 15 and was in dire need of a live donor as of December 2018. Simon of Teaneck is among only a handful of people who have donated both a kidney and a liver. Because many hospitals won't allow such -- including those in New York state -- Levitz and Simon of Teaneck traveled to the Cleveland Clinic for the successful operations on Dec. 20. “As a rabbi, I do a …

by Cecilia Levine

01/13/2019

West Milford, NJ

Breaking News

Gym Teacher Twice Caught Masturbating In Wanaque Parking Lots Has License Revoked A gym teacher accused of masturbating in Wanaque parking lots twice had his license revoked by state education officials. John McCabe, 39, was observed pleasuring himself in a parking lot in July 2015. A woman reported the incident to police, who used surveillance to identify his car. Two weeks later, officers found McCabe's car outside of a CVS store -- where stood with "his hand in his pants manipulating his penis," state documents say. McCabe was convicted of a disorderly person's offense after being charged with lewdness in March 2016. He was hired that year by Wallkil…

by Cecilia Levine

01/13/2019

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

Obituaries

Closter School Principal Dies Of Heart Attack: 'He Succeeded Immensely As Educator' Closter's Hillside School principal Alfred F. Baffa died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. The Hillside and Tenakill schools will be closed Monday in his memory. Colleagues, students and loved ones remember Baffa for his "gentle soul" and "kind heart." Dozens of stories recalling acts of kindness -- both in and out of the schools -- poured in. "I worked with Mr. Baffa as a paraprofessional and a substitute teacher," Mariana Marinich wrote. "He was the best boss I have ever had. My kids and I remember his kindness, his soft tone of voice, his wit, h…

by Cecilia Levine

01/12/2019

Lyndhurst, NJ

Breaking News

Body Of Former Lyndhurst HS Teacher Recovered In Tennessee Plane Crash The body of a former Lyndhurst High School teacher was among two recovered in a small plane crash in Tennessee. Lynda Vartan Marinello, formerly of East Rutherford, died after the plane crashed into the Tennessee River Monday, authorities said. The plane was found 35 feet down the river, near where witnesses reported seeing it hit the water, local police said. The other victim was identified as retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Frank Davey, also a teacher, whom Lynda met while working at a Tennessee high school. Marinello's sister, Michelle Vartan Novis, announced Marinello's death on Faceb…

by Cecilia Levine

01/11/2019

Hackensack, NJ

On Your Side

New Restaurant Openings, Closings In Bergen County Out with the old, in with the new. Here are the most recent restaurant openings and closings in Bergen County. CLOSED: Carlo's Bakery, Ridgewood: Buddy Valestro of "Cake Boss" has closed his Ridgewood and Morristown locations. The leases were up and the company chose not to renew, a spokeswoman told NJ.com. Carlo's Bake ShopCarlo's Bake Shop Falafull, Fair Lawn: This popular NYC falafel food truck opened a store in Fair Lawn. The eatery offers falafel sandwiches, chicken wings, chopped salad, smoothies, fries, soups, tacos and more. Located at 14-25 Plaza Road, Fair Lawn. Falafull…

by Cecilia Levine

01/11/2019

Paramus, NJ

On Your Side

Paramus Shopping Center Home To H-Mart, DSW Sold To Investment Group A Paramus shopping center home to H Mart, DSW and PetSmart has been purchased by a real estate investment group. "Paramus Junction" -- directly across from the Garden State Plaza on Route 17 -- last month sold to Deka Immobilien GmBH from Invesco Real Estate and Advance Realty, NorthJersey.com reports. The sale was arranged by arranged by Cushman & Wakefield, who did not disclose the price. The 75,000-square-foot property was last sold in 2015 for $24.7 million. The property's assessed value increased from $22.59 million to $23.13 million after minor renovations, Paramu…

by Cecilia Levine

01/10/2019

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