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Jeep Cherokee Stolen From Glen Rock Driveway Jeep Cherokee Stolen From Glen Rock Driveway Jeep Cherokee Stolen From Glen Rock Driveway
Jeep Cherokee Stolen From Glen Rock Driveway GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A 2015 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from a Glen Rock man's driveway on Tuesday, Nov. 7, police said.  The Yardley Court resident's vehicle was parked in his driveway with the doors unlocked and the key in the center console, Chief Dean Ackermann said. The vehicle was recovered by the Newark Police Department just after 6 p.m., with further investigation pending, Achermann said. "This is the second vehicle stolen from Glen Rock under similar circumstances over a one week period," the chief said.  "Glen Rock as well as the surrounding towns have again been exper…
Fair Lawn Mom Forced To Pay Daughter's Student Loans Following Suicide Fair Lawn Mom Forced To Pay Daughter's Student Loans Following Suicide Fair Lawn Mom Forced To Pay Daughter's Student Loans Following Suicide
Fair Lawn Mom Forced To Pay Daughter's Student Loans Following Suicide FAIR LAWN, N.J. — The sister of a Fair Lawn woman who committed suicide earlier this month is rallying for her mother during what they say is the worst time in her life. Irisa Selfo died on Nov. 6. She was 20 years old. More than $2,500 had been raised as of Monday morning on a GoFundMe page for Irisa's mother, Alma, launched by her sister and "other half," Marinela. Her mother, Alma, does not have enough money to pay for her own rent, and now must pay for her daughter's funeral and private student loans that she co-signed on, Irisa's sister, Marinela Selfo, said. "Unfortun…
Snow-Rain Mix In Bergen County's Morning Forecast Snow-Rain Mix In Bergen County's Morning Forecast Snow-Rain Mix In Bergen County's Morning Forecast
Snow-Rain Mix In Bergen County's Morning Forecast Monday morning is looking bleak in parts of Bergen and Passaic counties, with the forecast calling for a mix of rain and snow with cold temperatures. The National Weather Service says there is a 30 percent chance of precipitation on Monday. The wintry mix will turn to all rain by the afternoon. Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 47, but the wind chill values will be 25 and 35 degrees. The temperature will drop to the low 30s Monday night. Tuesday and Wednesday will have some sunshine and warmer temps heading into the end of the week.
Gold, Diamonds Seized From Ridgewood Makeup Artist Connected To Fatal Crash Gold, Diamonds Seized From Ridgewood Makeup Artist Connected To Fatal Crash Gold, Diamonds Seized From Ridgewood Makeup Artist Connected To Fatal Crash
Gold, Diamonds Seized From Ridgewood Makeup Artist Connected To Fatal Crash Authorities have seized thousands of dollars in cash and arrested two women including one from Teaneck connected to a Palisades Park man accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal crash in September. Olvy Torres, 36, is being held in Hudson County jail on charges he fatally struck a 59-year-old woman in North Bergen before fleeing the scene on foot, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. After turning himself into authorities, $1 million in cash and bags of diamonds were seized from a Palisades Park apartment he had been renting. Melissa Coda, 37 of Teaneck -- who owns House of Gla…
Former Fairview Fire Chief Craig Peterson Dies, 61 Former Fairview Fire Chief Craig Peterson Dies, 61 Former Fairview Fire Chief Craig Peterson Dies, 61
Former Fairview Fire Chief Craig Peterson Dies, 61 FAIRVIEW, N.J. — Craig William Peterson of Fairview died on Sunday, Nov. 5. He was 61. The Teaneck native served as a volunteer Fairview firefighter for 42 years, and was chief in 1989 and 2005. He worked for the Bergen County Utilities Association for 28 years and was a member and a former commander of the American Legion Post 365. He is survived by his son, Anthony Peterson and his wife, Paulina; sister, Debbie Buttacavole and her husband James; and his nephew, Daniel Buttacavole. Services and interment were on Thursday. More than $5,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Peterson as of …
Lyndhurst Takes Unified Approach To Graduation Gowns Lyndhurst Takes Unified Approach To Graduation Gowns Lyndhurst Takes Unified Approach To Graduation Gowns
Lyndhurst Takes Unified Approach To Graduation Gowns LYNDHURST, N.J. — The Lyndhurst School District is opting for a unified approach at graduation. Instead of males wearing blue and females wearing white gowns, all seniors in the Class of 2018 and those following will graduate wearing blue gowns, NorthJersey.com reports. As a result of the policy change, students will be able to participate in the ceremony without conveying gender through color choice, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Freeze Warning Issued As Temps Set To Drop To Record Low In Bergen Freeze Warning Issued As Temps Set To Drop To Record Low In Bergen Freeze Warning Issued As Temps Set To Drop To Record Low In Bergen
Freeze Warning Issued As Temps Set To Drop To Record Low In Bergen Temperatures in New Jersey are expected to hit a record low overnight Friday into Saturday. The National Weather Service predicts lows in the high teens and low 20s, across Bergen and Passaic counties, with wind chill making it feel like it's in the low teens. A freeze warning is currently in effect until 8 a.m., Saturday.  Saturday's highs will be in the low 40s, with wind-chill values in the teens.
Lyndhurst Police Help Get Woman Liver Transplant Lyndhurst Police Help Get Woman Liver Transplant Lyndhurst Police Help Get Woman Liver Transplant
Lyndhurst Police Help Get Woman Liver Transplant LYNDHURST, N.J. — The Lyndhurst Police Department is rallying for Maria Madore, who has family living in town, and is in need of a liver transplant. More than $6,000 had been raised as of Friday afternoon on a GOFUNDME page for Madore, who was born with a defective liver. Her brother is a police officer, which is why the Lyndhurst Police Department is giving anyone who donates to the page a 20 percent discount on high-grade law enforcement apparel from Midnight Platoon. GOFUNDME: CLICK HERE.
Code Blue: Bergen County Launches Program For Homeless In Cold Weather Code Blue: Bergen County Launches Program For Homeless In Cold Weather Code Blue: Bergen County Launches Program For Homeless In Cold Weather
Code Blue: Bergen County Launches Program For Homeless In Cold Weather Hackensack, N.J. – The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management has concluded the development of a comprehensive Code Blue Alert program to comply with a new statewide law, aimed at helping the homeless during inclement weather. “Bergen County always went above and beyond helping and sheltering our homeless population during bad weather – even before the Legislature decided to make Code Blue mandatory – and we will continue to do so,” Bergen County Executive James Tedesco said.  “The homeless population is one of the most vulnerable populations we have, so we are letting all 70 towns in…
Rosie O'Donnell's South Nyack Compound Joins Bergen Home The Market: $11M Rosie O'Donnell's South Nyack Compound Joins Bergen Home The Market: $11M Rosie O'Donnell's South Nyack Compound Joins Bergen Home The Market: $11M
Rosie O'Donnell's South Nyack Compound Joins Bergen Home The Market: $11M SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell formerly of Saddle River is preparing to list her sprawling South Nyack, N.Y.  mansion for $10.79 million, the New York Post reports. At the same time, her Bergen County home is still on the market for $5.9 million. The compound features five homes on 2.4 acres of land, the article says. O'Donnell recently bought an $8 million penthouse in Greenwich Village, the Post reports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
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