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Hackensack Bridge Jumper Was Preparing For Polar Bear Plunge Hackensack Bridge Jumper Was Preparing For Polar Bear Plunge Hackensack Bridge Jumper Was Preparing For Polar Bear Plunge
Hackensack Bridge Jumper Was Preparing For Polar Bear Plunge HACKENSACK, N.J. — A man who jumped 40 feet from the Anderson Street Bridge into the Hackensack River on Wednesday is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The 37-year-old was treated on scene by HUMC EMS personnel and told first responders he jumped in preparation for a polar bear challenge, police said. Hackensack police officers Jason Sawyer, Michael Koenig and Nart Marza located the struggling man in the river as the current dragged him further down the river, according to police. They instructed him to swim to shore, when he gan to go beneath the surface of the water. The officers then …
Hackensack Bridge Jumper Rushed To Hospital Hackensack Bridge Jumper Rushed To Hospital Hackensack Bridge Jumper Rushed To Hospital
Hackensack Bridge Jumper Rushed To Hospital HACKENSACK, N.J. — First responders rushed to save a person who jumped from a bridge into the Hackensack River on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL UPDATE.
Ringwood Rescue: Husky Puppy Hit By Car Suffered Multiple Fractures Ringwood Rescue: Husky Puppy Hit By Car Suffered Multiple Fractures Ringwood Rescue: Husky Puppy Hit By Car Suffered Multiple Fractures
Ringwood Rescue: Husky Puppy Hit By Car Suffered Multiple Fractures RINGWOOD, N.J. — Southern Paws Inc. of Ringwood is seeking a home for special needs husky mix Balto. The 10-week puppy was hit by a car in Mississippi and left to die when a good Samaritan picked up and and brought him to Southern Paws' sister rescue. Southern Paws Inc., founded by Ramsey's Ashley Gardenier is helping place the puppy, who is still in Mississippi. Batlo suffered multiple fractures but is healing nicely. It is yet to be determined if he will have to have his leg amputated. Balto is friendly and loves to play, the rescue said.  "Don't let the cast fool you, he is still …
Gay Glen Rock Cop Gets His Job Back Gay Glen Rock Cop Gets His Job Back Gay Glen Rock Cop Gets His Job Back
Gay Glen Rock Cop Gets His Job Back GLEN ROCK, N.J. — A Glen Rock police officer who said he was fired for being gay will get his job back — along with $750,000 from the borough, multiple sources report. In October of 2014, the Glen Rock terminated the employment of Police Officer Matthew Stanislao, and a week later, Stanislao filed suit against the borough, Mayor Bruce Packer said. "In the spirit of moving forward, the Borough pursued, and has now achieved, a full and final settlement, which will reinstate Stanislao to the Glen Rock Police Department," Packer said. "Neither Stanislao nor the Borough has admit…
Historians: Untouched Englewood Homes Testament To Preservation By Owners Historians: Untouched Englewood Homes Testament To Preservation By Owners Historians: Untouched Englewood Homes Testament To Preservation By Owners
Historians: Untouched Englewood Homes Testament To Preservation By Owners ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Several Englewood homes are being honored by the historical society as they've remained largely untouched since they were built in the 1890s. The annual Awards Dinner will be on April 27 at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly. The houses are located on Hillside and Palisade Avenues and Spring Lane, which altogether form a Victorian StreetScape. By offering these awards the EHS hopes to encourage preservation, restoration, and adaptive use of Englewood's irreplaceable buildings.  That these houses have remained mostly unchanged on the outside, while modernized on the inside, is a …
Opening Date Announced For Hackensack Chipotle Opening Date Announced For Hackensack Chipotle Opening Date Announced For Hackensack Chipotle
Opening Date Announced For Hackensack Chipotle HACKENSACK, N.J. — Chipotle Mexican Grill is making it easier for people in Bergen county to satisfy their cravings — Hackensack's outpost has an opening date. The popular restaurant is set to open on April 27, at 450 Hackensack Avenue, the same complex as Home Depot and Port of Call.
State Orders Franklin Lakes Woman To Stop Injecting People With Botox State Orders Franklin Lakes Woman To Stop Injecting People With Botox State Orders Franklin Lakes Woman To Stop Injecting People With Botox
State Orders Franklin Lakes Woman To Stop Injecting People With Botox FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — The New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners has ordered Robin J. Koval of Franklin Lakes to stop injecting people with botox. Koval did not renew her New Jersey physician assistant license, which expired in 2003, according to the state's order.  If Koval obeys the state's order to stop practicing and offering to practice surgery and medicine in New Jersey, then she will not have to pay the $10,000 that she was assessed.
Teaneck Olympian Teaches Life Lessons At Sword Point Teaneck Olympian Teaches Life Lessons At Sword Point Teaneck Olympian Teaches Life Lessons At Sword Point
Teaneck Olympian Teaches Life Lessons At Sword Point TEANECK, N.J. — Egyptian-born Sherif Farrag of Teaneck says fencing has provided him with more than a pastime. It's given him an education at Colombia University, where he was recruited for the sport. Fencing has taught him how to tackle life head-on. And now, the sport is providing Farrag with an opportunity to give back, as he's opened a fencing club in downtown Teaneck. "Fencing is not only physical but mental as well," said Farrag, 30.  "It's a great anaerobic sport but you also learn to improve concentration, self-control, and how to think strategically." The form…
VIDEO: Work Begins On Mahwah's Apple Ridge Country Club VIDEO: Work Begins On Mahwah's Apple Ridge Country Club VIDEO: Work Begins On Mahwah's Apple Ridge Country Club
Video: Work Begins On Mahwah's Apple Ridge Country Club MAHWAH, N.J. — Work has officially begun on Mahwah's Apple Ridge Country Club. Toll Brothers are building 78 homes at the site, with two similar-sized communities at Preserve at Upper Saddle River and Orchard Ridge at Mahwah. 
Uber Eats Expands To Hackensack With Noches De Colombia Uber Eats Expands To Hackensack With Noches De Colombia Uber Eats Expands To Hackensack With Noches De Colombia
Uber Eats Expands To Hackensack With Noches De Colombia BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — UberEATS is expanding into into Bergen County with a focus on Hackensack, Teaneck, Fort Lee and Englewood. Restaurants include: Noches de Colombia MK valencia Jackson Hole Burgers Cinco de Mayo The Cake Lounge Spice Mantra Q Tea Tapas T-Swirl Crêpe Rose Restaurant Angelina's New Dehli Palace L'Orange Bleue The Market Place Bellucci Ristorante Italiano Ben and Jerry's Englewood UberEATS launched in New Jersey in February, initially focused on Jersey City and Hoboken, and has quickly spread the love throughout the area. In just two months, the company has doubled our av…
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