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Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Support Surges For 'Selfless' Danbury EMT Whose House Caught Fire
The community is rallying for a beloved EMT whose Danbury house caught fire last month. Greg Flower and his family lost everything when their house was consumed in flames on May 19. More than $38,300 had been raised for the family as of June 27 on a GoFundMe. Although there were no injuries, the entire house is a loss, page founder Scott Warner said. Flower has been an EMT at Danbury Ambulance for the last nine years helping others, which is why Warner said "it's now our turn to help Greg and his family." DONATE: CLICK HERE
Pascack Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Heartbroken Fraternity Mourns Montvale Brother Who Died In ATV Accident
A sincere gentleman with a heart of gold, infectious smile and contagious laugh. This is how members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (New Jersey) remember their brother Drew Bloodworth of Montvale, who succumbed to his injuries from an ATV accident on July 1 at 22 years old. Bloodworth and Dylan Kells were thrown from the John Deere Gator ATV while off-roading in Toms River around 2 a.m. when the driver lost control, State Police spokesman SFC Jeff Flynn said. Kells sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, the Rowan University fraternity had raised more than $…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Obituaries
Matthew DeCesare Of Allendale Remembered For Love Of Animals, Performing
Matthew Bryant DeCesare of Allendale died unexpectedly on June 27. He was 26 years old. Born in California, Matthew was been an Allendale resident since 2005. His passions were his family, his friends, his dog and performing. He attended Northern Highlands Regional High School. Also near and dear to Matthew's heart was his love for nature and animals. Donations in his memory can be made to Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Visitation is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on July 2 at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. A Celebration of Life wi…
Hackensack, NJ
Obituaries
Former Montclair Mom ID'd As Victim Of Newsroom Shooting
A mom with roots in Montclair was identified as one of the five victims in Thursday's Maryland newsroom massacre. Wendi Winters, 65 of Edgewater, MD, was a member of Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Montclair in the 1990s, the church confirmed. She joined UU Annapolis Church when she moved to Maryland where she was a "huge presence," Rev Kathleen Rolenz of UU Annapolis said. Winters was an editor and community reporter for the Capital Gazette, part of the Baltimore Sun Media Group/Tribune Publishing. She wrote weekly columns, hundreds of feature articles and oversaw editin…
Bergenfield, NJ
Your Community
People Are Leaving Water For Public Workers To Honor Late New Milford Dad
For the past five summers, New Milford's Charlie Poveromo would leave a cooler of water bottles outside for town workers, mailmen, landscapers and other laborers. Although Poveromo died suddenly in March, people are carrying on the annual tradition. It started with his wife, Velvet Poveromo, who has a cooler outside of her home. "He was my husband, my heart and my hero," she said. "I just feel so protective of him and am doing everything I can to honor him and his memory." But the act of kindness has spread quickly, as many other community and family members are also p…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Your Community
Move To Recall Mahwah Mayor Fueled By Memory Of Deceased DPW Chief
Amid intense acrimony over state charges of discrimination and nasty political bickering in Mahwah, a group of volunteers gathered and delivered 5,000 signatures -- over 800 more than they needed -- seeking a November vote to recall Mayor William Laforet. The Committee to Recall Mayor Laforet says it had an even higher calling than the latest headlines: Committee leader Melanie Sue said the recall was initiated mostly to honor the legacy of deceased DPW Director Ed Sinclair, NJ.com reports. Laforet suspended Sinclair from his post after claiming that child pornography was found on his compu…
Fairfield, CT
Obituaries
Fairfield's Bobby Chizmazia, 24, Remembered As 'Kind, Beautiful Star'
Bobby Chizmazia of Bridgeport and formerly Fairfield died on June 24. The 24-year-old was remembered fondly by those who knew him -- and those who didn't. Many people left condolences for the family on a GoFundMe for Chizmazia's burial, which had raised more than $3,000 as of Wednesday evening. "Didn't know Bobby as well as I should have, but every-time I saw him so was kind and full of energy," said Griffin Cummings. "My heart and thoughts go out to Bobby and his family." "Bobby, you were a beautiful star on Earth and definitely in your parent's eyes," Lyn…
Rutherford, NJ
Obituaries
East Rutherford Councilman's Death Leaves Vacancy On Election Slate
East Rutherford Councilman George Perry, 67, died of natural Wednesday morning during a bid for re-election, Mayor James Cassella announced. The East Rutherford Republican County Committee will submit the names of three prospective nominees to fill his vacancy for the rest of his term, NorthJersey.com reports. Perry's death also leaves a vacancy ahead of the November election. Perry was remembered by Cassella as a "dedicated servant" with the recreation department and then the Council. Dozens of people left their condolences on social media, noting the longtime councilman was a &…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Update
: Hackensack Man Kills Himself Near Riverbank
UPDATE: An elderly Hackensack man sitting above the Hackensack River pulled out a gun, shot himself in the head and then fell to the embankment below early Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Anderson Street bridge into Teaneck was temporarily closed while authorities recovered the body. Two people who called police told the responding officer that "they had seen an elderly male attempting to climb over a bridge guardrail," Capt. Peter Busciglio said. "They offered him help [and] he refused. "On their way back over the bridge, the same two parties observed the vi…
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Video
: Noches De Colombia Erupts In Euphoric World Cup Celebration
Hackensack's Noches de Colombia erupted in a joyous celebration Thursday as Colombia beat Senegal, advancing to the next round of the World Cup. The Main Street restaurant was packed wall-to-wall with patrons who exploded every so often as their team got closer to a goal. In the 74th minute, it finally came bringing the final score to 1-0. "It's a big deal for us," said Noches' manager Alejandro Munez, 28. "We put a lot of time in soccer. It's a passion we have. It's the only thing that represents us here." The restaurant was nearly twice as packed Sunday, when Colombi…
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