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Paramus Police Seek Honda Driver Who Hit Garbage Collector Paramus Police Seek Honda Driver Who Hit Garbage Collector Paramus Police Seek Honda Driver Who Hit Garbage Collector
Paramus Police Seek Honda Driver Who Hit Garbage Collector PARAMUS, N.J. — The Paramus Police Department is seeking the driver of a silver or grey Honda who fled after hitting a DPW employee collecting garbage Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m., and the car was driving south of Forest Avenue in the right lane when it struck the worker on the 200 block, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The vehicle fled the scene south on Forest Avenue without stopping and the victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, by Paramus EMS, where he is being treated for a broken ankle and foot, the chief said. The inc…
Hackensack Firefighters Urge: Exit Fire Before Posting On Social Media Hackensack Firefighters Urge: Exit Fire Before Posting On Social Media Hackensack Firefighters Urge: Exit Fire Before Posting On Social Media
Hackensack Firefighters Urge: Exit Fire Before Posting On Social Media HACKENSACK, N.J. — Stop, drop, roll... wait until you're out of the building before posting about the incident. Or so, Hackensack firefighters are saying The department recently posted an important reminder to its Facebook page. "With the daily growing popularity of social media please remember to follow this example and also call for help before posting on social media or taking photos and videos," it says. "Remember, in any emergency, seconds count."
VIDEO: 83-Year-Old Woman Sexually Attacked Behind Englewood Church VIDEO: 83-Year-Old Woman Sexually Attacked Behind Englewood Church VIDEO: 83-Year-Old Woman Sexually Attacked Behind Englewood Church
Video: 83-Year-Old Woman Sexually Attacked Behind Englewood Church ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — The Englewood police are searching for a Hispanic male possibly in this 30s who attacked an 83-year-old woman from Dumont behind an Englewood church last month, authorities said. The assault occurred last Friday at 5:30 a.m., at the Korean Community Church on Tenafly Road, Detective Captain Timothy Torell said. The victim was followed through the St. Cecilia Church parking lot next door, he said. The woman, who escaped without injury, was walking through the parking lot on the way to another location when the man, approximately 5’6” in height, grabbed and tackled her to th…
Paramus DPW Worker Struck By Car In Hit-And-Run Paramus DPW Worker Struck By Car In Hit-And-Run Paramus DPW Worker Struck By Car In Hit-And-Run
Paramus DPW Worker Struck By Car In Hit-And-Run PARAMUS, N.J. — A Paramus DPW worker was treated for minor leg injuries at Hackensack University Medical Center Friday after being struck by a car that fled the scene on Forest Avenue, NorthJersey.com reports. The employee was believed to be collecting garbage and police are still looking for the car that fled the scene, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced
Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced A Rockland County man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to rob a bar in Hawthorne two Christmases ago, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Oscar Avalos-Cortez, 23, of New City, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery.  Judge Linares imposed the sentence Wednesday in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: On Dec. 25, 2015, Avalos-Cortez drove at least six conspirators to a…
Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant
Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant RAMSEY, N.J. — More than $2,340 had been raised on a GoFundMe site as of Thursday evening for the chef of Ramsey's Local Seasonal Kitchen, Steve Santoro. Santoro is battling spinal cancer and is undergoing surgeries and treatments, which have forced him out of work, according to site founder and his close friend, Vincent Barcelona of Old Tappan. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack
Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — Traffic will be tied up on Essex Street this week in Hackensack. PSE&G is performing work on utility poles across from the Chit Chat Diner. Plan routes accordingly.
Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop
Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop HILLSDALE, N.J. — People lined the sidewalk in Downtown Hillsdale on Thursday, patiently waiting for Delores Santucci to dish them their dog at Karl Ehmer’s Quality Meats' stand. It’s a year-round barbecue on Broadway, and store owner Michael Santucci has no intention of spoiling the party.  His mom, Delores, doesn’t anticipate business slowing down as the days grow colder. “When a product is good, it sells itself,” she said. Delores runs the stand each day and operates the shop along with her husband, Dominick, and grandson, Michael. Hot dog carts may be an all-American concept, but Mic…
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash PARAMUS, N.J. — A motorcyclist was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center Thursday afternoon after a collision on Route 17 southbound near A&S drive in Paramus. He was conscious and alert when the Paramus EMS team arrived on scene, and paramedics from The Valley Hospital accompanied the ambulance to HUMC. BOYD A. LOVING CONTRIBUTED TO THIS STORY.
Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex
Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — A 28-year-old Little Ferry man was charged with engaging in prostitution in June, Secaucus police said. Mohamed Alammari made arrangements to pay an undercover police officer for sex, according to Police Capt. Dennis Miller. Alammari was issued a summons and released, officials said.
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