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Northern Highlands, NJ
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Where Are The Lights? Waldwick Dad 'Heartbroken' To Delay Holiday Display
WALDWICK, N.J. — *** THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED *** UPDATE: Christmas On Manhattan Cancelled For 2017 ORIGINAL STORY BELOW: Christmas on Manhattan is off to a late start in Waldwick. Ralph DeWeil said that his annual musical Christmas light display is delayed due to work-related and personal issues. He is aiming to have the display up Thursday, Dec. 7 at the latest. "This is truly breaking my heart," said the father of three, whose display has inspired dozens more across Bergen County. "But between my health and work, I have just not been able to get this out together.&…
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Stuck In Barbados: Lyndhurst Passenger Returns From Hellish Tropical Cruise
LYNDHURST, N.J. — Kara Kaminski has never been happier to be back home in Lyndhurst. Kaminski and hundreds of other passengers boarded a Norwegian Cruise ship on Halloween, ready to set sail for a relaxing 11-day trip to the Caribbean, NBC reports. Due to a failed propulsion system, the ship did not return to Pier 88 in New York City until Dec. 6, the article says. Norwegian gave the passengers three options, NBC said: a plane ticket home, take another cruise home from Florida, or stay in hotels in the Caribbean until the ship returned to New York. Kaminksi told NBC her stay in Barbados w…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Rolling Route 80 Dumpster In Hackensack Sent 1 To Hospital
HACKENSACK, N.J. — One person was sent to the hospital after a dumpster fell off a garbage truck, striking two cars on Route 80 in Hackensack Wednesday, CBS reports. The unusual incident occurred near Exit 65 (Green Street), around 8 a.m., when the small dumpster hit an overpass, falling off of the garbage truck, the article says. Two drivers in two separate cars were injured, but only one was hospitalized, according to CBS. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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PGA Tour's Hoffmann Of Wyckoff Won't Let Incurable Disease Stop His Dreams
WYCKOFF, N.J. — PGA Tour professional Morgan Hoffmann of Wyckoff announced that he has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in a first-person article written in "The Players' Tribune." But the 28-year-old isn't letting it get in the way of his dreams. "I have a new reality now, and a new purpose." Hoffmann, also formerly of Saddle Brook, noticed his right pec was deteriorating in 2011. He went to more than 25 doctors across the United States, and as they "racked their brains," his weakness progressed, the athlete wrote. In 2015, he had his answers: muscular …
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Extreme Burgers: Ramsey Pub Featured On Travel Channel Show
RAMSEY, N.J. — People around the world are getting a taste of burgers grilled right here in Ramsey. The Shannon Rose Irish Pub -- which also has a Clifton location -- was featured on Sunday's episode of "Food Paradise" on the Travel Channel, highlighting "extreme burgers" from across the United States. "The Dublin" is among the restaurant's most popular burgers, NBC reports -- which is topped with Irish cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion, and served on a toasted English muffin. The next airing will be Sunday, January 1, at 7 p.m. on Food Net…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Obituaries
Services Set For Saddle Brook Teen Brooke Costanzo
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Funeral arrangements have been set for beloved Saddle Brook teen Brooke Costanzo who died in a car accident earlier this week. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., at Our Lady of Mount Virgin RC Church in Garfield. The funeral service is Thursday, Dec. 7, arriving at the church at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. funeral mass. Brooke was a lifelong resident of Saddle Brook. She died on Dec. 4 at 16 years old. Brooke was a junior at Saddle Brook High School where she cheered competitively, played lacrosse and was in the 2017 Homecoming Court. She was …
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Fair Lawn Teachers Rally To Buy Medical Van For Disabled Former Student
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Ten years ago, Brandon Higgins was often found riding around Fair Lawn on his skateboard or visiting comic book stores on one of the main roads. These days, the 23-year-old has great difficulty getting around. Higgins was treated for a brain tumor in 2013, which left him unable to eat, stand, walk or speak. His mind is still active, but he is unable to care for himself and remains in a wheelchair at home with his family. In an effort to aid his family and relieve Higgins from the isolation of being homebound, some of Higgins' former teachers from the Memorial School are r…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Homeless Man Who Saved NJ Driver Buys House Using GoFundMe Money
A homeless man from Philadelphia who used his last $20 to help a New Jersey driver fill up her gas tank has purchased a home using money raised for him on a GoFundMe page, launched by the woman he saved, according to multiple reports. Kate McClure, of Florence Township, started the campaign on Nov. 10, shortly after Johnny helped her tank up, the GoFundMe page says. "Johnny sits on the side of the road every day, holding a sign. He saw me pull over and knew something was wrong. He told me to get back in the car and lock the doors. A few minutes later, he comes back with a red gas can. …
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Tears Flow In Saddle Brook Remembering 'Bright Light' Brooke Costanzo
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — A group of girls huddled in a circle outside of the field house at Saddle Brook High School Tuesday evening. They took turns hugging each other, every so often glancing at photos of Brooke Costanzo's smiling face on poster board hanging on the wall behind them. The girls composed themselves for a few seconds, but each time they looked away, the sobs continued. Just last week, the girls were laughing in between classes with Costanzo, 16, who died early Monday morning, after she lost control of her car driving on a dark and winding road in New Brunswick. A candlelight v…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
North Haledon Construction Worker Marek Cicak Dies, 29
NORTH HALEDON, N.J. — Marek Cicak of North Haledon died on Nov. 25. He was 29. Marek was born in Michalovce, Slovakia on June 29, 1988. He came to the United States seven years ago, working in various areas of construction. He is survived by his parents Emilia Cicakova and Milan Cicak; sister Zuzana Karchova and her husband Jan Karch; brother Milan Cicak; and nephew Jan and niece Alexandra. Services were held last week at Werner and Wozniak in Wallington.
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