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Hackensack, NJ
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American Pharoah's Hackensack Manager Sends New Horse To Kentucky Derby
You may remember Teaneck native Justin Zayat as the boy vomiting after his horse American Pharoah won the 2015 Kentucky Derby. The 26-year-old says it wasn't the alcohol that had him sick, rather the nerves and emotion he had been holding in all day, the New York Post reports. But Zayat -- who has lovingly earned the nickname "Horse Boy" -- is back for this year's Kentucky Derby with a new colt, Solomini, ranked in the top 10 after finishing third at the Arkansas Derby. Zayat is hoping Solomini will follow in the footsteps of American Pharoah, who made history as the first horse …
Fort Lee, NJ
Breaking News
Leonia Illegally Closed Streets Leading To GWB, NJ Attorney General Says
Leonia illegally closed its streets to out-of-towners because of George Washington Bridge-related gridlock and has agreed to stop enforcing the restriction, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said Wednesday. “This is not a new issue," said Grewal, testifying during a state Assembly budget hearing in Trenton. "They don’t have authority to stop people because it’s not a lawful restriction.” State and borough officials are working on an “appropriate fix,” the former Bergen County and onetime assistant federal prosecutor said. Emphasizing the need to protect children walking …
Hackensack, NJ
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Eminem Album Earns Bergen County Producer Top Billboard 200 Award
Listen for the drums on track 9 of Eminem's chart-topping album "Revival" and what you'll hear is the work of Park Ridge's Myles Moraites. The multi-platinum producer, more commonly known as his stage name Myles William, worked on the song "Like Home" with the rapper and Alicia Keys. "Revival" hit the number one spot on Billboard 200, earning 29-year-old Moraites his second Billboard award for the #1 Billboard 200 album. In like "Like Home," the rapper encourages U.S. citizens not to give up America and predicts Trump will be impeached: "Someon…
Teaneck, NJ
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Teaneck Jeweler Genuine As His Gems
Five years ago, Riki Landa came to Garden State Jewelers in Teaneck to have a watch battery replaced. Owner Ryan Schwartz put a cold water bottle in her hands and kindly helped her with her watch. Landa said there was no pressure for her to buy any of the sparkly jewelry in the cases -- but that's precisely what brought her back into the store, time after time, year after year. "Sometimes you go into a jewelry store and employees are there to make a sale and get it over with," Landa said. "Ryan and the staff here are very sincere. They're just here to help." Landa has…
Fort Lee, NJ
Obituaries
U.S. Navy Veteran Jonathan Garcia Of Palisades Park Dies, 33
U.S. Navy veteran Jonathan Garcia of Palisades Park died on April 27. He was 33 years old. He was remembered by friends and family as being a kind-hearted, free-spirited man who would do anything for those he loved. Jonathan was a Navy veteran who served our country proudly during the Iraq War. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. A funeral service will begin at 9 a.m. May 4 at the funeral home, followed by a 1 p.m. funeral Mass at St. Michael R.C. Church in Palisades Park. Burial is private. Jonathan is survived by h…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Meet Your New Best Friend: The Bergen County Pothole Killer
Where's the pothole? You know, that pothole. The one that gets you every time. Well, Bergen County, meet your new best friend: The Pothole Killer -- a new machine that repairs 140 per day in the area. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco is urging residents to call the Pothole Killer hotline to report potholes that pose a risk to motorists and neighborhoods -- 201-336-7675. “After a harsh winter, Bergen County DPW is actively addressing potholes on county roads,” Tedesco said. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents. We will do our best to get the Pothole Killer the…
Hackensack, NJ
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Parisian-Korean Bakery Opening In Hackensack
A world-renowned Parisian bakery is hiring ahead of its Hackensack opening. Paris Baguette has more than 3,000 locations and will be moving into a storefront at 450 Hackensack Ave. The cafe has locations in Ridgefield, Fort Lee and Palisades Park. The fast casual bakery-café has Korean roots and was founded in 1988. In addition to chef-inspired cakes, pastries, sandwiches and signature coffee, it offers a unique Parisian experience to thousands of customers daily. No word yet on opening date. CLICK HERE FOR THE MENU AND MORE.
Hackensack, NJ
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NJ Lotto Officials Warn Of Social Media Scam
New Jersey Lottery officials are warning the public of a scam being sent to players on social media in which personal information is being requested to receive a payment of $100,000. The Lottery never solicits personal information by sending random messages advising individuals that they are winners," New Jersey Lottery Acting Executive Director John M. White said. "The only time a Lottery official may contact a player via social media channels, email, phone or letter is when a player has entered an authorized New Jersey Lottery sweepstakes, contest or second chance drawing promo…
Hackensack, NJ
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Student Who Mistook New Jersey For British Island Namesake Gets Free Trip
New Jersey, USA and the island off the coast of France are totally the same thing, right? Wrong, biology major at the University of Massachusetts found that out the hard way... err, maybe it was the easy way? Joe Hill didn't know the difference between the Garden State and the British Channel Island until recently, when he went on a free trip to the island -- paid for by Jersey residents through, the Boston Globe reports. It started when Hill joined Facebook group "Good or Bad Jersey Businesses" thinking it was for New Jersey, USA. He posted a comment that garnered 1,500 likes i…
Westport, CT
Obituaries
Westport Native, Fairfield Prep Alum Jay Sirois Dies Suddenly At 37
Jay Michael Sirois of Westport died suddenly April 17. He was 37 years old. He was born in Hartford to Veronica Lorraine Falana and the late James Thomas Sirois. He graduated with honors from Fairfield Preparatory High School in 1999, and proudly graduated from Georgetown University in 2003 with a BA in Literature. During his time at Georgetown, he cultivated innumerable lifelong friendships and an undying love for the Hoyas, rivaled only by his love for the Chicago Cubs. After college, he fulfilled his dream of living in Chicago from 2010 – 2015. Jay had a dedication to sports and th…
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