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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Mahwah Voters Recall Laforet
Mahwah Mayor Bill Laforet has lost his job. Voters on Tuesday decided to recall the twice re-elected mayor, replacing him with former councilman John Roth. Roth challenged Laforet for mayor in 2016 and will take over once the township clerk certifies results later this week. Former Mahwah councilman John Roth will be replacing Bill Laforet as mayor.John Roth Laforet will be the first public Bergen County official to be recalled in more than 25 years. "Every elected official will swear on the bible to uphold the constitution of the United States of America," Laforet said Wednesday on F…
Hackensack, NJ
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Bergen's New Sheriff Is Anthony Cureton
Bergen County's new sheriff will be Anthony Cureton, who had garnered more than 52 percent of votes (123,744) as of 11 p.m. Tuesday. Cureton -- the Bergen County Democratic Committee's selection -- retired as a detective sergeant from the Englewood Police Department in 2014 and heads the Bergen County chapter of the NAACP. Cureton leads the race for Bergen County Sheriff.Bergen County Clerk He will replace former Sheriff Michael Saudino, who resigned in disgrace on Sept. 21 following publication of secretly recorded racist and homophobic remarks that drew fire all the way up to the gov…
Hackensack, NJ
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NY Giants Rookie Lauletta Makes Emotional Apology After Arrest
Kyle Lauletta made an emotional apology Tuesday, speaking out for the first time since his Oct. 30 arrest. The New York Giants rookie quarterback -- who according to head coach Pat Shurmur will not be suspended -- said the incident was "a terrible representation" of who he is and what he stands for. "I can’t say I’m sorry enough about what happened," he said Tuesday during a press briefing in the locker room. "All I can do now is move forward and try to prove myself by my actions and my work ethic. Come back to work and try to put this behind me." The 22-year-old was arrested in Weehawken…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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Community Saddened By Closing Of Demarest Pizza Following Owner's Sudden Death
Demarest Pizza announced it will be closing nearly three months after the sudden death of beloved owner Steve Renke. The lease on the restaurant was up on Dec. 31, 2017, but the landlord is refusing to renew it, according to the pizzeria's Facebook page. Community members were saddened to hear that Nov. 30 will be Demarest Pizza's last day in business. "For over 25% of Demarest’s existence, Steve and the Pizzeria have been a staple of the community," Mark Berberian said. "Steve and Pizza Express/Demarest Pizzeria will always be ingrained into the history of our town. "Unbe…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Sedan Hit By Box Truck Overturns, Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On Route 17 In Rochelle Park
A sedan collided with a box truck and overturned Tuesday afternoon on Route 17 in Rochelle Park -- 50 yards from where a tractor-trailer jack-knifed. Both the sedan driver -- who was extricated by firefighters -- and the box truck driver were hospitalized after the crash, which closed the northbound highway indefinitely. Both crashes apparently were related, responders said. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
Englewood, NJ
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Tenafly's Bow Tie Cinemas Closes
Bow Tie Cinemas in Tenafly has shut its doors. The theater still has hope, according to Bow Tie Cinemas owner and CEO Ben Moss, who told NorthJersey.com he will be forced to close if the borough designates his property as a historic landmark. Voting against the resolution is the only hope for the movie theater, he said. NorthJersey.com cited a report by historian T. Robins Brown, which said that Tenafly's theater is a "rare surviving building of its type, as it is among only eight early 20th century movie theaters in Bergen County that still function as a movie theater or cultura…
Hackensack, NJ
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Lido's In Hackensack To Close For Renovations
Sorry loyal Lido's customers -- you'll have to get your pizza elsewhere next month. The popular Main Street restaurant, beloved for its steak and famous pizza pies -- will be closing for some "much needed" renovations in December, according to an announcement on Facebook. The menu will not change all that much, the eatery said but the facility itself will be looking spiffier come 2019. Lodi Restaurant, 701 Main St., Hackensack
Bergenfield, NJ
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Bergenfield Firefighters Crushed NYC Marathon, Fundraiser
A pair of Bergenfield firefighters met fitness and fundraising goals at the New York City Marathon. Cresskill Detective Sergeant Jason Lanzilotti and Port Authority Police Officer Sam Sukool both finished the race strong -- despite intense aches and pains -- and raised more than $3,500 for Mayday Missions. The nonprofit organization aids first responders in need. This was Lanzilotti's third NYC Marathon. He began feeling the pains from plantar fasciitis and achilles bursitis around mile seven, but still managed to pull a personal best and finish in 3 hours and 42 minutes -- 11 minutes fast…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Sweet 60: Mondelēz Celebrates Milestone In Fair Lawn
The smell of freshly-baked Oreos, Teddy Grahams and Graham Crackers comes as a pleasant surprise to newcomers in Fair Lawn and Glen Rock. But to longtime residents, the sweet smell has long signaled home. Mondelēz International Bakery on Route 208 recently celebrated its sixth decade in local business with a celebration. The global snack food bakery welcomed local employees and officials, including Fair Lawn Mayor Kurt Peluso and the North America President of Mondelēz International, Glen Walter. The event concluded as the Fair Lawn bakery begins its countdown to 100 years.
Hackensack, NJ
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Retired North Jersey Man Wins $5M Lottery Ticket
A retired union pile driver from Bergen County is $5 million richer after scoring a winning ticket in the New Jersey Lottery. Robert Stewart of Edgewater bought the lucky ticket on Aug. 2 from The Rivermart Deli on River Road. Immediately after purchasing the ticket and some others, Stewart stepped to the side of the counter to scratch them. That's when he discover his luck for the day, and noticed the number 12 in the winning numbers and his own. Stewart uncovered the prize and was shocked when he saw it -- $5 million. After the store clerk, the first person St…
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