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Ex-Paterson Mayor Torres Receives Prison Sentencing Ex-Paterson Mayor Torres Receives Prison Sentencing Ex-Paterson Mayor Torres Receives Prison Sentencing
Ex-Paterson Mayor Torres Receives Prison Sentencing PATERSON, N.J. — Ex-Paterson Mayor Jose "Joey" Torres was sentenced to five years in state prison for instructing city employees to perform work at a private warehouse leased by his daughter and nephew while the employees were being paid by the city, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced. Three former supervisors in the Paterson Department of Public Works also were sentenced. Torres, 59, of Paterson, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable in Hudson County. Torres pleaded guilty on Sept. 22 to a charge of second-degree conspiracy to commit offi…
SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Driver From Hackensack Hit-Run SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Driver From Hackensack Hit-Run SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Driver From Hackensack Hit-Run
Seen HIM? Authorities Seek Driver From Hackensack Hit-Run HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hackensack Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a hit and run collision which resulted in a pedestrian sustaining serious bodily injury, Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced. At approximately 7:11 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 9, the Hackensack Police Department received a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle near the intersection of Polifly Road and Lodi Street.  The striking vehicle then fled the scene of the collision, traveling south on Polifly Road, possibly o…
Prosecutor: Palisades Park Police Officer Busted With Cocaine, Steroids Prosecutor: Palisades Park Police Officer Busted With Cocaine, Steroids Prosecutor: Palisades Park Police Officer Busted With Cocaine, Steroids
Prosecutor: Palisades Park Police Officer Busted With Cocaine, Steroids PALISADES PARK, N.J. — A Palisades Park police officer was arrested and charged with possessing steroids and cocaine, Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir. S. Grewal announced Monday. The Palisades Park Police Department told the prosecutor's office that Richard J. Giacobone of Fort Lee -- formerly a New Milford police officer -- may be under the influence of illegal drugs, authorities said. As a result of the information received, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit, Narcotic Task Force and the Fort Lee Police Department initiated an investigation w…
Luxury Theater Opening Soon In Closter Plaza Luxury Theater Opening Soon In Closter Plaza Luxury Theater Opening Soon In Closter Plaza
Luxury Theater Opening Soon In Closter Plaza CLOSTER, N.J. — A luxury movie theater is one step closer to opening in Closter Plaza. Cinemex (CMX) Cinemas has not yet announced a definitive opening date but anticipates to open imminently.  The theater will be an upscale experience with gourmet food and beverages available, but will not be dine-in with seat service.
Family Friends Set To Open Firehouse Subs In Mahwah Family Friends Set To Open Firehouse Subs In Mahwah Family Friends Set To Open Firehouse Subs In Mahwah
Family Friends Set To Open Firehouse Subs In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. — A pair of friends will be opening Firehouse Subs in Mahwah on Wednesday, located at 380 Route 17 South. After success with his first Firehouse Subs shop at the Palisades Center Mall in New York, Tejash Patel approached Smita Patel, a longtime family friend with significant experience in the food industry, about a potential partnership.  The two -- both from Maywood -- began looking into options for a restaurant location and decided on the city of Mahwah.  "We joined the Firehouse Subs family because the steamed subs differentiate us from the rest, and the brand’s dedica…
Wayne Moms' Company Gets Down, Dirty With Drug Resistant Pathogens Wayne Moms' Company Gets Down, Dirty With Drug Resistant Pathogens Wayne Moms' Company Gets Down, Dirty With Drug Resistant Pathogens
Wayne Moms' Company Gets Down, Dirty With Drug Resistant Pathogens WAYNE, N.J. — It started at home in Wayne for Betsy Cirillo. Her daughters were always sick, and doctors couldn't tell her why. Once she completely disinfected and decontaminated her house, the ailments disappeared, and Cirillo finally had an answer: Mold. After taking a few classes, she founded Pathogend of New Jersey with business partner Toni Gallira, who has a decade of experience in the field. The pair maintain that Pathogend isn't your average cleaning company. "Most people get us confused with a cleaning service but we are a biodecontamination/disinfection company," Ciril…
North Arlington Man Out Of Thousands By No-Show Contractor North Arlington Man Out Of Thousands By No-Show Contractor North Arlington Man Out Of Thousands By No-Show Contractor
North Arlington Man Out Of Thousands By No-Show Contractor NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. — A North Arlington homeowner says his no-show contractor walked away from an unfinished job with thousands of dollars in hand, NJ.com reports. In March, Tom Maleski signed a contract with AJD Group and Brian Keiper, and wrote several checks amounting to nearly $9,000 made out to Keiper, the article says. Work started on April 7, but Keiper never showed to finish it, leaving Maleski with a four-inch deep river when it rains and a mound of dirt blocking access to his front door, according to NJ.com. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Fair Lawn Police Arrest Drunk Driver Accused Of Fleeing Crash Fair Lawn Police Arrest Drunk Driver Accused Of Fleeing Crash Fair Lawn Police Arrest Drunk Driver Accused Of Fleeing Crash
Fair Lawn Police Arrest Drunk Driver Accused Of Fleeing Crash FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Fair Lawn was arrested on alcohol-related charges after leaving the scene of a crash last week, police said. Fair Lawn police officers arrested Muhammad Khan, after his vehicle was spotted driving onto a lawn and striking another car on Summit Avenue on Nov. 8, authorities said. Khan was unable to perform roadside sobriety tests and was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash, failure to report a motor vehicle crash, failure to maintain a lane, reckless driving, careless driving and driving while intoxicated, according to police. He …
Cliffside Park Boy Shines Alongside Hugh Jackman In Movie Out Christmas Day Cliffside Park Boy Shines Alongside Hugh Jackman In Movie Out Christmas Day Cliffside Park Boy Shines Alongside Hugh Jackman In Movie Out Christmas Day
Cliffside Park Boy Shines Alongside Hugh Jackman In Movie Out Christmas Day CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — A Cliffside Park boy will shine in a movie dropping Christmas Day that stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya and more. Alec Zakarian is a body double for Sam Humphrey as Charles Stratton in "The Greatest Showman." Directed by Michael Gracey and written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, "The Greatest Showman" tells the story of how Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum started the Barnum & Bailey Circus.  The film is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Fox on Christmas Day. Zakarian got his start acting at 17 months. He has already been in Chiquita…
Police: Glen Rock Joggers Spooked By Biker Following Them Police: Glen Rock Joggers Spooked By Biker Following Them Police: Glen Rock Joggers Spooked By Biker Following Them
Police: Glen Rock Joggers Spooked By Biker Following Them GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A Glen Rock couple jogging through town called 9-1-1 reporting they were being followed by a man on a bicycle as they ran down multiple streets, police said. The man continued to follow them even after they made unexpected turns, and appeared to be circling them as they waited for officers at a gas station, Chief Dean Ackermann said. Officers were able to locate the subject, a 35-year-old Hawthorne man, who said that he was merely out riding his bicycle and his presence at the same locations as the couple was nothing more than a coincidence. "The man was warned that …
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