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Ridgewood, NJ
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Harassment Complaints Against Ridgewood Councilman Dropped
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A prosecuting attorney dropped the three separate harassment complains against Ridgewood Councilman Jeffrey Voigt for insufficient evidence, NorthJersey.com reports. The complaints were filed in May and June by Ridgewood residents Lorraine Reynolds, and Boyd and Anne Loving, the article says. The three said Voigt had publicized their personal contact information after posted copies of their OPRA requests on Facebook, according to the article. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Hackensack, NJ
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An Excuse For Lemonade: Bergen Chic-fil-A Locations Fight Childhood Cancer
If life is giving you lemons, look no further than Chic-fil-A. As part of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the 22 New York-area Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Tri-State Area are holding a fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand. The restaurant is donating all proceeds from lemonade to the foundation dedicated to fighting childhood cancer on Friday, Sept. 15. Participating Bergen County locations include Teterboro, Paramus Park Mall and Garden State Plaza locations. Liz and Jay Scott founded Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation with a mission to find a cure for all children battling can…
Northern Highlands, NJ
Your Community
Are You A Cyberchondriac? Bergen Doc Explains New Anxiety Epidemic
TEANECK, N.J. — Holy Name Medical Center Internist Clenton Coleman says he is seeing an uptick in patients coming in with health-focused anxieties fueled by internet searches. Most of these patients are seeking reassurance from a doctor so that they can move on with their lives, the physician said. And most of the time, they leave with a less severe and differential diagnosis from a doctor, rather than a self-diagnosis with help from the internet. But every so often, Coleman sees patients who are convinced that they are suffering from a severe condition that they've been obsessing over for…
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Call Me Maybe? Ridgewood Police Rescue Cell Phone From Storm Drain
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — What's a Ridgewood boy to do without his phone? Police last weekend helped recover a resident's cell phone that was accidentally dropped into a storm drain at the intersection of Cottage Place and East Ridgewood Avenue Saturday. The phone was recovered, undamaged, after officers used forcible entry tools to remove the drain gate. Boyd Loving contributed to this story.
Fort Lee, NJ
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From Breakfast To Burgers, Chillers Grill Opens In Fort Lee
FORT LEE, N.J. — A new diner with a bar and grill type atmosphere has opened in Fort Lee. Chillers Grill, located on Fletcher Avenue, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week. The menu offers a variety of breakfast foods, sandwiches, pastas, burgers, seafood, pizza and steaks. Click here for the website.
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Late Hackensack Custodian's Brothers Need Funds For Ticket To Funeral
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Jason and Jonathan Demmie weren't planning on coming to New Jersey, but following the tragic and unexpected passing of their brother, Justin, they'll be coming in for the funeral Sunday. That is, if they can raise enough money for plane tickets from Arizona. More than $850 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the cause as of Wednesday evening. "As with any unexpected event, you don't plan for things like this, so money is really tight right now," their brother Michael Demmie said. "We need to raise $1,200 to fly them out to New Jersey. Please help us to get…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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More Than Just A Tummy Ache: Wyckoff Rallies For 8th Grader With Cancer
WYCKOFF, N.J. — What started as a series of stomach aches turned out to be cancer for a Wyckoff eighth grader, who had to miss her first day of school for a visit to the hospital. It started over the summer for Payton Sargenti. She woke up one day with an excruciating stomach pain and was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. That's not where it ended for Payton. She remained in the hospital for five days, missing her first day of school, and doctors found a tear in her small intestines. Payton remained positive as she was transferred to Sl…
Bergenfield, NJ
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HER? Police Seek Missing Dumont Woman With Special Needs
DUMONT, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's help finding a missing Dumont woman with special needs. Samantha McManus, 27, was last seen Monday at her house but could in New York City, police said. She is 5-feet 6-inches tall, 160 pounds and walks with a distinct limp, authorities said. Anyone with information is urged to call the Dumont Police at 201-387-5000.
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Funeral Arrangements Set For Hackensack Custodian 'Gone Too Soon'
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Services have been set for beloved Hackensack custodian Justin Demmie, 32, who was killed in an early-morning crash over the weekend. Services will be Sunday, at the New Hope Baptist Church on First Street in Hackensack at 5 p.m. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church. Interment was not made public. All flowers may be delivered to the church.
Bergenfield, NJ
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Bergenfield Acme Shutters, 120 Out Of Jobs
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Nearly 120 Acme employees will lose their jobs come Nov. 7, as Bergenfield Acme prepares to shut its doors, NorthJersey.com reports. Acme took over the New Bridge Road facility less than two years ago, when A&P and Pathmark filed for bankruptcy. The store has allegedly been struggling to gain traction, and in February slashed 100 full-time jobs to part-time across North Jersey, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
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