'Rare Star:' Architect, Jersey City Dad Erik Verboon Dies Suddenly
Erik Verboon, a New Jersey native, leading figure in architecture and engineering, and father of two, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to a GoFundMe created by his wife, Michelle Verboon.
"He was the love of my life and the most devoted father to Arjen and Bram,” Michelle wrote on the fundraiser, which had raised $54,615 as of press time.
“One of his greatest wishes was to give our children the best education and opportunities for their future. In his honor, I am creating this fund to help support their school tuition and future college expenses.”
Erik Verboon. W…
Early-Morning Dog Walk Ends With Trip To Hospital In Ho-Ho-Kus
A pedestrian was struck by a car while walking a dog early Thursday morning, Sept. 25 in Ho-Ho-Kus, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports.
Photo(s) of the day, 09/25/2025: A pedestrian was struck by a passenger vehicle early Thursday morning, 09/25, at the... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Thursday, September 25, 2025
The crash happened around 6:40 a.m., at the intersection of North Franklin Turnpike and Sheridan Avenue. Ho-Ho-Kus Police and Ho-Ho-Kus EMS responded to aid the pedestrian, while the dog was not injured, Loving said.
An ambulance rushed the victim to Hackens…
Murder: Bloodied Suspect Charged In New Milford Stabbing, Prosecutor Says
A 25-year-old man who police found with blood on his hands has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 24-year-old victim at a Bergen County home Thursday morning, Sept. 25, authorities said.
Justin J. Wilhelm, of Landing, called 9-1-1 just before 3 a.m., from a home on River Road in New Milford, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
When police arrived at 650 River Road, they found Wilhelm on the front steps with suspected blood on both of his hands, Musella said. Officers entered the home and discovered 24-year-old Mateo Ocho-Gonzalez dead on the second floor, the p…
