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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ

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Luxury Housing Replaces Mahwah Golf Course MAHWAH, N.J. — The former site of the Apple Ridge Golf Course in Mahwah and Upper Saddle River will soon be sporting 78 luxury homes, NJ.com reports. The state Department of Environmental Protection certified that the property surpassed standard amid concerns over contamination of lead and arsenic that dates back to the early 1900s, Daily Voice reported. Remediation work is expected to begin in March, NJ.com says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NJ.COM.

by Cecilia Levine

02/22/2017

Paterson, NJ

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Just For Laughs? Passaic's Joe Piscopo Could Run For NJ Governor PASSAIC, N.J. — Joe Piscopo of Passaic is considering running for governor of New Jersey, and it's no joke, The New York Times reports. Piscopo, who could be most well-known for playing Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan on SNL, first considered running during Trump's campaign trail, the article says. And if he wins? Piscopo promised a tribute of his own to Frank Sinatra with "My Way" at his inauguration, according to The Times. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

by Cecilia Levine

02/22/2017

Paterson, NJ

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BMW Donates Bicycle To Paterson Police PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department recently added a new bicycle to its fleet, thanks to BMW. Park Avenue BMW donated the high-tech bike to the department. "We are appreciative for this generous donation by Park Avenue BMW," Department of Public Safety Jerry Speziale said. "Park Ave BMW is truly a friend of law enforcement and we look forward to working with them in the future. "Their support of law-enforcement is extraordinary and appreciated"

by Cecilia Levine

02/21/2017

Ridgewood, NJ

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Cancer Claims FOX News Alum Brenda Buttner Of Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Fox News Correspondant Brenda Buttner of Ridgewood died Monday, succumbing to cancer. "Sad news to report... our colleague and my friend Brenda Buttner passed today," Fox News' Eric Bolling tweeted as news of the 55-year-old senior business correspondent's death spread. "She fought cancer heroically. RIP Brenda. We will miss you." Fox News on Monday posted a video montage remembering the host of "Bulls & Bears" on Fox News Channel. Neil Cavuto also offered a heartfelt tribute on his "Your World" program. "She took stock…

by Cecilia Levine

02/20/2017

Tappan-Blauvelt, NY

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Smitten Orangeburg Vet Tech Takes In Emaciated Hoarding Case Dog ORANGEBURG, N.Y. — Phoebe was malnourished and covered in sores when Orangeburg’s Vivian Wong first laid eyes on her. But still, the Allendale Veterinary Hospital technician says it was nothing short of love at first sight. She was weeks into mourning the loss of her last dog and wasn’t looking to adopt so soon, but when Phoebe came into the hospital from a hoarding case in Louisiana, Wong just had to have her. “I don’t know how to describe her in simple terms,” said Wong, who also works at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus. I saw her and just really wanted her in my life. Phoebe, also …

by Cecilia Levine

02/19/2017

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ

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Trump To Fair Lawn Teen Journalist: Now That Is A Nice Question FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A 19-year-old journalist from Fair Lawn is making national headlines after receiving accolades from U.S. President Donald Trump for a question has asked during a press conference. Kyle Mazza, reporting for UNF News, asked what First Lady Melania Trump does for the country and her initiative in opening the White House Visitors Office. "Now that is a nice question," Trump said. "Who are you with?... I'm going to start watching." WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE FROM USA NEWS.

by Cecilia Levine

02/19/2017

West Milford, NJ

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Clifton Chase Ending With Crash Tops Passaic County News Last Week PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Passaic County news last week: CLIFTON CHASE: A chase that began in Clifton with an ex-con ramming a police car with his vehicle ended with another crash and a quick arrest in Elmwood Park just off Route 80, authorities said Thursday. RINGWOOD DINER: A local couple is fulfilling its lifelong dream with the opening of a new Ringwood diner. BURGLAR POSED AS DPW: Police in Bergen and Passaic counties issued an alert for a Sussex County burglar who they said dresses up as a DPW employee and breaks into unoccupied homes. CLIF…

by Cecilia Levine

02/19/2017

Fort Lee, NJ

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TV Personality's Ex's Suicide Tops Bergen County News Last Week BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Bergen County news last week: SUICIDE: Two weeks after he was divorced from television medical personality Jennifer Lee Ashton, noted thoracic surgeon Robert C. Ashton, Jr. of Fort Lee jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge on Saturday, sources told Daily Voice. TEANECK ROWING COACH: Jenny Santos, who fell to her death off the World Trade Center Oculus Saturday, was an assistant coach at the Teaneck-based Bergen County Rowing Academy (BCRA), Eyewitness News reported. PET RESQ: The owner of a Tenafly pet res…

by Cecilia Levine

02/19/2017

Hackensack, NJ

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Hackensack Underdog Boxer Rises After Defeating World-Ranked Opponent HACKENSACK, N.J. — Boxing underdog Jonathan Maicelo of Hackensack is quickly rising from an underdog to a world champion. The lightweight achieved the biggest win in his career Friday night after defeating world-ranked opponent Jose Felix, Jr. in a unanimous decision upset. Maicelo (25-2, 12 KOs) dropped Felix (35-2-1, 27 KOs) five times in the 10-round match at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas. Scores were 95-90, 97-88, 96-90. Maicelo, a Peruvian immigrant who escaped poverty to follow his boxing dream, is now ranked No. 3 in the world by the WBO, formerly his opponent'…

by Cecilia Levine

02/18/2017

Pascack Valley, NJ

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Syrian-Born Mayor: Montvale Will Not Be Sanctuary City MONTVALE, N.J. — Syrian-born Mayor Mike Ghassali will not be making Montvale a sanctuary city. A sanctuary city is a municipality that has adopted a policy of protecting unauthorized immigrants by not prosecuting them for violating federal immigration laws and by ensuring that all residents have access to city services, regardless of immigration status. Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah earlier this month signed an executive order upholding the borough's anti-discrimination policies. "Our law enforcement officers are hired to keep us safe and to enforce local, state and federal…

by Cecilia Levine

02/18/2017

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