Paramus, NJ
Obituaries
Paramus Native Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Radiated Happiness, Positivity
The community is mourning the loss of Paramus native Jessica Munoz, who was killed Sunday in a crash on the Garden State Parkway. The 30-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after her car struck a guardrail near milepost 157.7 in Clifton, went across the highway and crashed into a concrete barrier, authorities said. Friends described the special education teacher as being someone who radiated happiness and positivity. "I can’t remember a moment when you weren’t smiling," said Jose Ybarra, who worked with Munoz at Garden State Plaza's Apple store, "always able to light up any environm…
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
NBC Spy Thriller Films In Bergen County
Bergen Community College will serve as the backdrop in scenes from NBC's new spy thriller "The Enemy Within." The show is the first to film in New Jersey since the film tax credit bill was signed into law, making it easier for motion picture and television production companies to film in the state by providing tax credits. The bill gives $75 million in tax credits for movies and $10 million for digital media. The Universal Television, LLC production crew on Oct. 10 transformed familiar spots on the Paramus campus into a set for featured actors Jennifer Carpenter (best known as D…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
Tribute
: John Brennan Of Edgewater, 23, Was 'Genuine, Talented Pianist, Friend To All'
John Patrick Brennan of Edgewater died on Saturday, July 28. He was 23 years old. Born to Joseph and Mayda Brennan, John attended the Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School and Leonia Middle School. He graduated from Leonia High School and attended classes at Bergen Community College. The Fairview resident was remembered as kind and caring with a kindred sprit and a passion for cars. He loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, skateboarding -- almost anything using a board. He also enjoyed playing piano. He was a good friend to many and deeply loved by his family. Condolences poured in. "You …
Hackensack, NJ
Obituaries
New Jersey Funeral Set For Paul Zito III Of Australia, 40
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Garfield native Paul "Paulie" F. Zito III, who died on June 23 in Queensland, Australia. He was 40 years old. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 at the Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc. in Elmwood Park. A funeral service is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on July 18 at the funeral home, with a Funeral Mass to follow at St. Leo’s R.C. Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. More than $28,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Tuesday morning to pay for ass…
Lyndhurst, NJ
News
Best Friend: Slain Wallington Pizza Deliverer Just Became Citizen, Pursued American Dream
A 27-year-old Wallington pizza deliveryman who was shot and killed in his car over the weekend had officially become a United States citizen only two months ago and was pursuing the American Dream, his best friend said. Most people knew Dervy Almonte-Moore “for his vibrant smile and endless love,” wrote Yeico El'Cheeno DelaCruz Greenberg. “I can not come to terms with this unbearable, heartbreaking news.” Police found Almonte-Moore’s black 1998 Toyota Camry with his body inside after it struck some shopping carts and a tree outside the ShopRite on Paulison Avenue in Passaic before dawn Sund…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Photos
: Fire Destroys Unoccupied Commuter Bus Outside Bergen Community
Columns of black smoke could be seen for miles after an unoccupied NJ Transit bus caught fire Wednesday afternoon while parked at Bergen Community College's Paramus campus. Members of Paramus Volunteer Fire Engine Companies #1 and #3 doused the blaze. The bus, owned by Saddle River Tours, Inc. of Lodi, was destroyed. Boyd A. Loving produced this report.
Paramus, NJ
Obituaries
Services Set For Bergen Catholic Alum Cyrus Ashtyani Killed In Crash
A funeral was held Thursday, June 21 for Cyrus John Ashtyani of Montvale, who died on June 15 in a Woodcliff Lake motorcycle accident. He was 21 years old. Interment was at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Ashtyani, a Bergen Catholic graduate who worked as an Internet sales consultant at Liberty Subaru, was heading south when he lost control of his Yamaha R6 at milepost 169.6, NJ State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. Born and raised in Montvale, Cyrus attended the Montvale elementary schools. He attended Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey and graduated from Bergen Catholic High Schoo…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Classic Corvette Catches Fire In Paramus On Way To Car Show
A classic Corvette headed to a car show Sunday morning caught fire on Route 17 in Paramus. The mid-70s Stingray burst into flames on the highway's northbound side south of Ridgewood Avenue as the driver headed to the 40th annual show and flea market at Bergen Community College. Nutchies Service of Lodi and Paramus handled the tow. The gathering -- which began at 7 a.m. and was running until 4 p.m. -- is considered the largest one-day car show and flea market in the tri-state area.
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Tree Service Truck Tips Near BCC In Paramus
A driver escaped unscathed after a tree service truck rolled over near Bergen Community College in Paramus late Monday afternoon -- as borough firefighters and EMS were responding to a house fire three miles away. The Fair Lawn Rescue Squad and Rochelle Park firefighters responded to the mishap in front of 387 Paramus Road. A hazardous materials response unit also was summoned to attend to a diesel fuel spill. Nutchie's Service of Lodi righted the rig and handled the tow. ****** ALSO SEE: Paramus firefighters put down a smoky blaze that blew through a house Monday afternoon. https://par…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Paramus Firefighters Douse Smoky House Blaze
Paramus firefighters put down a smoky blaze that blew through a house Monday afternoon. Paramus EMS personnel assisted a woman who apparently was home when the Arbor Road fire broke out. Also responding were Oradell firefighters. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS ****** ALSO SEE: A driver escaped unscathed after a tree service truck rolled over near Bergen Community College in Paramus late Monday afternoon -- as borough firefighters and EMS were responding to a house fire three miles away. https://paramus.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/tree-service-truck-tips-in-paramus/737157/ ****** Boyd A. L…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Schools
Snow
DAY! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed Wednesday
REFRESH THIS LINK FOR UPDATES The following area school districts and schools have announced closures for Wednesday, March 7. The snowstorm is expected to be the biggest of the season. It will bring with it more than a foot of accumulation for much of the tristate area and create hazardous conditions that will make travel nearly impossible. BERGEN Bergen Community College Bergen Academies/Bergen County Technical Schools Bergenfield Public Schools Bogota Public Schools Carlstadt Public Schools Cliffside Park Public Schools CTC Academy (Oakland/Fair Lawn) Demarest Public Schools Edgewater …
Lyndhurst, NJ
Obituaries
Jordan Tague Of Lyndhurst Dies, 23
Jordan Robert Tague of Lyndhurst died on Sunday, March 4. He was 23 years old. Jordan was a 2013 graduate of Lyndhurst High School and attended West Virginia University and Bergen Community College. He was the beloved son of Laura Sabino (nee Ferretti) and Michael Tague; grandson of Phyllis & Frank Ferretti and the late Jean & Hugh Tague, Sr; brother of Natalie Tague and Lina Sabino; adoptive grandson of Robert & the late June Kramp; nephew of Hugh, Jr. & his wife Kathy Tague, Ann Marie & her husband Roy DeYoung and Christine & her husband Mark Jordan; cousin of Mar…
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