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Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
News
Construction Worker Helps Capture Violent Ex-Con In Edgewater Police Assault, Authorities Say
A fleeing ex-con assaulted two Edgewater police officers before a good Samaritan helped capture him, authorities said. Jason Westlee, 34, of East Orange was loading merchandise stolen from the Old Navy in the Edgewater Commons mall into a UHaul truck with a female companion from Brooklyn when police rolled up last Wednesday, Chief Donald Martin said. As they questioned the pair, Westlee pushed one of the officers and ran toward a building under construction, Martin said. Westlee kicked his pursuers, injuring one of them, before he was subdued with the construction worker's help, the chief …
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
News
Cliffside Man Hospitalized After Disturbance Brings SWAT, Police From Surrounding Towns
A troubled Cliffside Park man surrendered peacefully after a disturbance at his home triggered a sizable law enforcement response. The 37-year-old resident, who authorities said has a history of emotional trouble, began breaking windows in his Washington Avenue home around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, neighbors said. No one answered the door, so police checked a neighbor's Ring and saw the man going inside his house, they said. Members of a Bergen County Regional SWAT team, a tactical Fort Lee police team and officers from Edgewater, Fairview and Ridgefield joined their Cliffside Park colleagues at…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
News
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: Body Of NJ Man, 92, Who Went Into Hudson River Near GWB Found Near Brooklyn Bridge
The body of a 92-year-old Edgewater man who left his walker, wallet and other belongings at the end of a Hudson River pier was recovered from the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge, authorities said. No foul play was suspected in the death of Patrick O’Kane, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said. A New York Waterway captain summoned them after finding O’Kane’s things – including a jacket, gloves, a hat and keys -- at the Edgewater Marina on River Road just south of the George Washington Bridge on April 13, the chief said. Security video showed O’Kane entering the marina around 3 a.m. …
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
'Goodfellas' Actor With Deep Roots In Region, Ray Liotta, Age 67, Dies Suddenly
Nationally renowned actor Ray Liotta has died at the age of 67, according to multiple media outlets. EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Ray Liotta Has Died. He Was 67. R.I.P. https://t.co/WsskKD7qUE — TMZ (@TMZ) May 26, 2022 Liotta's roots to the Northeast run deep. He was born in New Jersey at St. Michael's Hospital in Newark in 1954 and spent his first six months at an orphanage there before he was adopted by a couple from Union Township. His father owned an auto parts store and his mom was a municipal clerk. Liotta got his BFA from Miami University before moving to New York City, where he took wor…
Newark, NJ
News
'Goodfellas' Actor With Deep NJ Roots, Ray Liotta, 67, Dies Suddenly: TMZ
Star of television and film Ray Liotta died at the age of 67, according to multiple media outlets. EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: Ray Liotta Has Died. He Was 67. R.I.P. https://t.co/WsskKD7qUE — TMZ (@TMZ) May 26, 2022 Liotta's New Jersey roots run deep. He was born in St. Michael's Hospital in Newark in 1954 and spent his first six months at an orphanage there before he was adopted by a couple from Union Township. His father owned an auto parts store and his mom was a municipal clerk. Liotta got his BFA from Miami University before moving to New York City, where he took work as a bartender befor…
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Man, 92, Presumed Drowned After Leaving Walker, Wallet, Keys, Clothes On Hudson River Pier
A 92-year-old Edgewater man was presumed drowned after a ferry captain found his walker, wallet and other belongings on a Hudson River pier just south of the George Washington Bridge. The New York Waterway captain summoned borough police after finding the resident’s items, which also included a jacket, gloves, a hat and keys, on the pier at the Edgewater Marina on River Road shortly before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, Chief Donald Martin said. The man entered the marina around 3 a.m. and “made his way towards the ferry terminal that is located to the rear of the marina,” Martin said Wedne…
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Owner Of Sports Rehab Center In Edgewater Charged With Unlicensed Practice
The founder and CEO of a sports rehab and medical center in Edgewater was charged with practicing physical therapy without a license, authorities said. Kim Pozharsky, 48, of North Bergen has never been licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of New Jersey, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners also barred Pozharsky from “holding himself out to the public as a physical therapist or participating in any aspect of the care and treatment of patients” in a prior disciplinary action, the prosecutor said. Investigating a re…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Business
Bergen County Pizzeria To Open 2nd Location
A Bergen County pizzeria that opened its first location in 2018 will soon have another. Urban Tomato — headquartered in Palisades Park — announced this month that it will be expanding to Edgewater. Happy new year 2022. May your new year be filled with health , wealth, and great 🍕 #urbantomato Posted by Urban Tomato on Saturday, January 1, 2022 The new shop will be located on Old River Road and is set to open in the spring. The menu boasts pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more.
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Chair Thrown Through Edgewater Bar Window, Surrounding Towns Called, Fort Lee Man Charged
An irate customer from Fort Lee threw a chair through a window at an Edgewater lounge and threatened to kill "everyone in the bar" after he and his friends were told to leave, said police who arrested him. Carlos Cortes, a 31-year-old landscaper and construction worker, was taken into custody by officers responding to 911 reports of a fight at the Spirit Bar and Restaurant on River Road around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Police Chief Donald Martin said. Callers also said shots were fired in the parking lot, but that was unfounded, Martin said. Police did learn that Cortes and some friends had "be…
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Fire Investigators Examine Fort Lee House Blaze
Firefighters contained a Fort Lee house blaze to a front bedroom after a passing lieutenant saw smoke. Fire Lt. Phil Craddock was driving on the Route 1&9 overpass around 4:45 p.m. Monday when he spotted the smoke coming from the two-story home at 2068 Jones Road just below. Firefighters knocked the blaze down in under a half hour. No injuries were reported. The rest of the house beyond the fire room sustained smoke, water and ventilation damage. The borough Volunteer Ambulance Squad remained on standby. Borough police also responded, along with DPW workers who salted the street and t…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
News
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bergen County Deli
A Jersey Cash 5 ticket good for $795,028 was sold in Bergen County. The ticket was from the Sunday, Jan. 9 drawing. The winning numbers were: 01, 04, 13, 27, and 41. The XTRA number was: 05. That ticket was sold at The Rivermart, 880 River Road, in Edgewater.
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Viva Margarita Opens New Location
Viva Margarita has opened its newest location. The Hackensack outpost is located at 774 Main St. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑽𝑰𝑽𝑨 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑮𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑨 (@vivamargaritanj) The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Founded in 2016, Viva Margarita "was established with the intention to introduce authentic Mexican cuisine to New Jersey and the tri-state area," its website says. "Our mission is to have our customers experience the culinary tr…
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