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Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Your Community
Oh Baby! Ridgefield Park 'Superwoman' Delivers 11-Pound Son
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — First-time Ridgefield Park parents have a very big reason to celebrate. Weighing in at 11 pounds and 3 ounces, Austin Joseph "AJ" Hecht, 22 inches long, was born on May 9 at Hackensack University Medical Center (five days late) to Jamie Hecht and her husband, Joe Hecht. Nurses dubbed the new mom "Superwoman" during her stay. "I must've had six nurses helping me push because he was so big," said Jamie, currently of Butler. "When his head popped out I said, 'Put me down for a C-section.'" At their last growth scan in March, …
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Coyote Takes A Stroll In Ho-Ho-Kus
HO-HO-KUS, N.J. — A coyote was recently spotting casually walking down Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus, NorthJersey.com reports. Police said the coyote did not bother anyone or come in contact with people or pets. Earlier this month, Fair Lawn police issued a warning for a coyote, and several were spotted in Glen Rock. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Bergen County Pharmacist: What You Should Know About Lethal Opioid Fentanyl
NORTHVALE, N.J. — It's crucial that there are no interruptions when Northvale pharmacist Suzanne Rabi Soliman prepares fentanyl. Just a sniff can be lethal, she warns. What's even scarier, Soliman said, is that the synthetic opioid — among the most dangerous drugs in the world — is seeping into cocaine and heroin across the U.S. Even worse, even the most experienced users often don't know it. "It can kill someone accidentally," said Soliman, the chief academic officer/consultant of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs. "So when it's dispensed, you have to be double a…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
River Edge College Student Remains Critical After Pre-Graduation Fall
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — More than $16,600 had been raised on a GoFundMe site for a River Edge college student who remains in critical condition after slipping on rocks days before graduation. Adam Messing, 22, was set to graduate on May 21 from the University of Hartford's Barney School of Business with a degree in insurance and finance. He was airlifted to a nearby Connecticut hospital after falling approximately 20-feet at a waterfall. "Adam is larger than life. He loves his cars, his family, his friends, his fraternity brothers, his amazing girlfriend Chelsea and his chicken parmigiana,…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Your Community
Luxury Woodcliff Lake Townhouses Hit The Market
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — New townhouses coming to Woodcliff Lake are currently for sale starting at $744,990. The Gables at Woodcliff Lake homes feature three bedrooms including a first-floor owner's suite, four bathrooms, a two-car garage, whirlpool appliances and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Pascack Valley, NJ
Your Community
Hillsdale Native, 93, Was WWII's 'Last Fighter Pilot'
HILLSDALE, N.J. — Capt. Jerry Yellin of Hillsdale and his squadron were the ones to drop the last bomb on Japan in April 1945, five months before the end of World War II. The 93-year-old recalled the details of the final mission in Don Brown's new book "The Last Fighter Pilot," hitting shelves on July 31. The retired Army Air Corps veteran served in WWII between 1941 and 1945. He enlisted on his 18th birthday, two months after the bombing Pearl Harbor. He participated in the first land-based fighter mission over Japan on April 7, 1945, and also has the unique distinction of havin…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Fuel Spill Traps Maywood Residents
MAYWOOD, N.J. — A fuel spill at the Delta Gas Station on Passaic Street in Maywood had neighbors trapped on Sunday before noon. Officials instructed residents in some houses on Palmer Avenue and other surrounding throughways to remain inside until the mess was cleaned up. Foam was deployed on the roadways and the streets remained closed as of 3 p.m. CHECK BACK FOR MORE.
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
On Your Side
Closter Furrier Weathers Economic Storms
CLOSTER, N.J. — Hanging in the back of a Closter Commons furrier is a fully let-out, golden sable coat with the initials "N.M." monogrammed on the inner chest pocket. Alpine's Nicole Murphy, married to Eddie, was a regular customer, picking up her fur before winter and dropping it off after the last snowfall. She hasn’t been back since 2006, when she moved to California, but her coat remains in New’s care. This month, so will dozens of others belonging to locals who — like Murphy — trust New with the storage and maintenance of their furs until temperatures drop again next winter.…
Englewood, NJ
Obituaries
Zbigniew Brzezinski, Carter's Security Advisor, Of Englewood Dead At 89
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Zbigniew Brzezinski of Englewood died on Friday. He was 89 years old. Brzezinski helped break down economic barriers between several hegemonies and served as President Jimmy Carter's national security advisor. The Polish-American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman served served as a counsellor to Lyndon B. Johnson from 1966 to 1968. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON BRZEZINSKI.
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Newark Airport 'All Clear' Following Suspicious Pressure Cooker Evacuation
A suspicious pressure cooker caused quite the commotion at Newark Liberty Airport on Saturday, multiple sources report. Police found the cooking device in a shopping bag on the third level in Terminal A around 4:45 p.m., resulting in a partial evacuation of the airport, sources said. The package was given the "clear" just after 6 p.m., Port Authority Police said.
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