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Heroic New Milford Mom Saves Someone Else's Baby From Elevator Doors Heroic New Milford Mom Saves Someone Else's Baby From Elevator Doors Heroic New Milford Mom Saves Someone Else's Baby From Elevator Doors
Heroic New Milford Mom Saves Someone Else's Baby From Elevator Doors NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Brittany Poveromo of New Milord was waiting for her son's karate class to end at Sensory TKD in Bergenfield Thursday when she saved a toddler from a painful situation. "Someone came out of the elevator and I saw out of the corner of my eye the baby [running] towards the elevator," Poveromo said.  "I had already gotten up to grab the child but then the baby stopped in between the door and the door started to close." That's when Poveromo's motherly instincts kicked in. She dropped everything she was holding and bolted toward the elevator, throwing hers…
Community Rallies For Son Of Hudson Officer From Lyndhurst Killed In Crash Community Rallies For Son Of Hudson Officer From Lyndhurst Killed In Crash Community Rallies For Son Of Hudson Officer From Lyndhurst Killed In Crash
Community Rallies For Son Of Hudson Officer From Lyndhurst Killed In Crash LYNDHURST, N.J. — The day before Mother's Day, a boy from Lyndhurst named Jason lost his father. Union City Police Sergeant Mark Zeitounian, 44, was headed to work when he was struck from behind and killed on Route 3. In an effort to help Jason and his mom, Debra Zeitounian, the community has established a Ugift529 account, with all contributions going directly to Jason's college education fund. CODE: P15-U0K CLICK HERE FOR ZEITOUNIAN'S OBITUARY.
VIDEO: Ridgewood Touch-A-Truck Draws Dozens Despite Heat VIDEO: Ridgewood Touch-A-Truck Draws Dozens Despite Heat VIDEO: Ridgewood Touch-A-Truck Draws Dozens Despite Heat
Video: Ridgewood Touch-a-truck Draws Dozens Despite Heat RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Scorching temperatures didn't stop dozens of children and their families turned out for the annual Touch-A-Truck event in Ridgewood Thursday. Community members were invited to explore emergency and public works vehicles. The event is will run Van Neste Square until 2 p.m. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE FOR MORE.
Hackensack Businesses Still Without Power Day After Truck Downs Pole Hackensack Businesses Still Without Power Day After Truck Downs Pole Hackensack Businesses Still Without Power Day After Truck Downs Pole
Hackensack Businesses Still Without Power Day After Truck Downs Pole HACKENSACK, N.J. — Several Hackensack businesses remain without power more than 12 hours after a tractor-trailer downed a utility pole on Commerce Way. Police on the scene said power might not be restored until 1 or 2 p.m. PSE&G arrived at the scene at 9:30 a.m. to start restoring the lines. Businesses without power include Mavis Tire, Retro Fitness, Westy Self-Storage, Petco, Applebees and several other businesses just north of Riverside Square Mall and south of New Bridge Landing.
Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start
Hackensack High School Prom Off To Serious Start HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hackensack officials had a serious message for students hours before senior prom. Students gathered Thursday morning outside of the school for a demonstration by the Hackensack fire and police departments on the consequences of not driving responsibly. The public entities staged a car crash requiring the use of heavy duty equipment to extract high school aged "victims" from the wreckage — as they do annually. Each year this is done to present the real world risks of driving under the influence, texting while driving or not paying attention while driving, teache…
Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77 Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77 Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77
Cresskill's Roger Ailes Dies At 77 CRESSKILL, N.J. — Founding CEO of Fox News Roger Ailes of Cresskill died Thursday morning. He was 77. His Cresskill home has been on the market and recently dropped by 25 percent. His wife, Elizabeth Ailes, made a statement Thursday morning, multiple sources report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE NY POST.
'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah 'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah 'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah
'I Crumbled,' Says Team USA Would-Be Olympian In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. — Paul Ruggeri is the first to admit he crumbled under pressure at the Olympic Trials last summer. But the U.S. national champion and former Team USA gymnast says his mistake taught him a very important lesson, and he's hoping that some of the athletes he works with at U.S. Gymnastics Development Center in Mahwah and Leonia will learn from it, too. "I got comfortable," said Ruggeri, 28, the chief operating officer at USGDC. "Instead of fighting and proving myself, I rested on my laurels and I was a little too cocky. That ended up ruining me in my final moment.&q…
No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole
No Gym? No Problem For Hackensack Athlete Forced Out By Downed Pole HACKENSACK, N.J. — Kirin Hart was all set to get her workout in at Retro Fitness Hackensack Wednesday.  A tractor-trailer that downed a utility pole forcing the gym and other businesses shut, however, threw a curve ball into the Bergenfield mom's workout. Instead, she smashed out some pull ups on a Hackensack fire truck. Hart, a Spanish teacher in Teaneck, often participates in Spartan and obstacle course races and is an active member of the ninja community. She most recently came in second at a Terrain Race two weeks ago and qualified for the 2017 Obstacle Course Race World Championships…
Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire
Teaneck Firefighter Falls Down Stairs Responding To Kitchen Fire TEANECK, N.J. — A Teaneck firefighter was treated for injuries to his elbow after falling down the stairs responding to a kitchen fire Monday, authorities said. Teaneck Fire Department's Lieutenant Martin Brown does not know the firefighter's current condition or if he has been cleared to work. There were no other injuries reported in the Warwick Road fire, which came in at 12:10 p.m., Brown said. The 2nd-alarm blaze extended to the ceiling and into the roof, he said. Teaneck, Hackensack, Englewood, Bogota, Bergenfield and Ridgefield Park departments responded, according to the lieutenant.…
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: Popeyes Could Be Coming To Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen could soon be coming to Clifton, NorthJersey.com reports. The fried chicken chain submitted plans for the vacant building at 6 Main St., formerly of Valley National Bank, which could include a drive-thru and a dozen parking spaces, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
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