Body Of HS Girls Tennis Coach Recovered From Car In Passaic River In Kearny: Report, Police Body Of HS Girls Tennis Coach Recovered From Car In Passaic River In Kearny: Report, Police
Body Of HS Girls Tennis Coach Recovered From Car In Passaic River In Kearny: Report, Police The body of a 37-year-old North Arlington man, who had been missing for nearly a week, was recovered from the Passaic River on Tuesday, Dec. 10, authorities said. Congratulations to HEA Member Brian Kolakowski !!! Posted by Harrison Education Association on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Brian Kolakowski, a Harrison teacher and tennis coach affectionately known by students as "Mr. Kola," was reported missing on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Kearny police said. Security camera footage showed that at 4:29 a.m. the Volkswagen Jetta owned by  Kolakowski entered the Passaic River via the boat ram…
Two Killed In Kearny Fire: Prosecutor Two Killed In Kearny Fire: Prosecutor
Two Killed In Kearny Fire: Prosecutor Two people were killed in an early morning fire in Kearny on Friday, Dec. 6, authorities said. Around midnight, the Kearny Fire Department responded to a fire at 56 Hamilton Ave. and encountered heavy fire coming from a single residence, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Two people, Martin Wilson, 61, and Mary Beth Guenther, 58, were located within the structure with serious injuries, Suarez said. They were transported to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead, Suarez said. A preliminary investigation determined the fire originated in the basement of the structure, Su…
'Everybody Wants To Be In It:' Julie Bowen Dishes On 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ 'Everybody Wants To Be In It:' Julie Bowen Dishes On 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ
'Everybody Wants To Be In It:' Julie Bowen Dishes On 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ Julie Bowen is spilling the "Happy Gilmore 2" tea! Well, some of it. In a recent episode of the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast, the actress discussed why she returned to reprise her role as Virginia Venit in the sequel to the Adam Sandler classic "Happy Gilmore," which has been filming across New Jersey. Bowen didn't divulge many plot details but said there are 165 actors appearing in the movie, making it a massive undertaking to film. Bowen, most recently known for her work on the sitcom "Modern Family," said the cast includes A-list stars, famous musicians, and others you wouldn'…
IDs Of Two Dead In Kearny Fire Released, Arson Task Force Investigating: Prosecutor IDs Of Two Dead In Kearny Fire Released, Arson Task Force Investigating: Prosecutor
IDs Of Two Dead In Kearny Fire Released, Arson Task Force Investigating: Prosecutor A fire early Friday, Dec. 6 in Hudson County has claimed the lives of two residents and is being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force, officials said. The blaze in Kearny broke out just after midnight at a home on 56 Hamilton Ave., where firefighters arrived to find heavy fire pouring from the residence, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. During fire suppression efforts, emergency responders discovered two victims inside the home with severe injuries. Martin Wilson, 61, was rushed to University Hospital in Newark and pronounced dead at approxi…
Two Charged In Crash That Injured Kearny Moped Operator On Super Bowl Sunday: Prosecutor Two Charged In Crash That Injured Kearny Moped Operator On Super Bowl Sunday: Prosecutor
Two Charged In Crash That Injured Kearny Moped Operator On Super Bowl Sunday: Prosecutor Two Kearny residents were arrested and charged on Monday, Dec. 2  after a moped operator was seriously injured in a crash on Super Bowl Sunday authorities said. On Sunday, Feb. 11, a moped operator was struck by a cargo van in the area of Harrison Avenue and Bergen Avenue in Kearny, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. A 67-year-old North Arlington man sustained life-threatening injuries, Suarez said. The cargo van did not remain on the scene, but was recovered near the crash site, Suarez said. Sandra Morocho, 33,  falsely reported she was operating the vehicle w…
Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar
Member Of Kearny's 'My Chemical Romance' Dead At 44: Remembering Bob Bryar Bob Bryar, the drummer for New Jersey-based band My Chemical Romance died this month in Tennessee at 44 years old, as first reported by TMZ. According to TMZ, Bryar's body was found badly decomposed at his home in Tennessee. No foul play was suspected. In a statement to CNN, My Chemical Romance said: “The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing.” My Chemical Romance, famous for songs "Helena" and "The Black Parade," was founded in the early 2000s by Gerard Way, a Summit native raised in Belleville; his brother, Mikey Way, Ray T…
'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Hackensack 'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Hackensack
'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Hackensack "Happy Gilmore 2" brought some Hollywood excitement to Hackensack on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Sources confirmed that the filming took place near Atlantic and State Streets (have photos? email [email protected]).  Residents also reported seeing film crews at HacPac and Riverview Liquors in Bogota. The highly anticipated sequel, starring Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore and Christopher McDonald as his unforgettable rival Shooter McGavin, has been shooting across New Jersey, with stops in Hackettstown, Kearny, Millburn, Morristown, Verona, and now Hackensack. The movie, set to stream on Ne…
Smoky Morning For New Jersey Residents After Frightening Night For Some New Yorkers Smoky Morning For New Jersey Residents After Frightening Night For Some New Yorkers
Smoky Morning For New Jersey Residents After Frightening Night For Some New Yorkers New Jersey residents awoke to smokey skies Sunday morning, Nov. 17, following a terrifying night for some New York residents around Greenwood Lake. While the Jennings Creek Wildfire was 90% under control in New Jersey last Friday, Nov. 15, flames continued to rage over the weekend in New York's Sterling Forest Fire, forcing some residents to evacuate their homes around Greenwood Lake Saturday night, Nov. 16. ***URGENT UPDATE*** Residents on EDGEMERE Avenue are being requested to evacuate at this time. Residents north of 42... Posted by Town Of Warwick on Saturday, November 16, 202…
DUI Jersey City Driver Seriously Injures PA Man In Kearny Crash: Prosecutor DUI Jersey City Driver Seriously Injures PA Man In Kearny Crash: Prosecutor
DUI Jersey City Driver Seriously Injures PA Man In Kearny Crash: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating a DUI crash in Kearny that left a Pennsylvania man critically injured and resulted in the arrest of a Jersey City driver, authorities said. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, Kearny police responded to a collision near the intersection of Newark-Jersey City Turnpike and Fish House Road, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Officers found a Jeep Compass that had struck a Ford F-150. The driver of the Ford, a 56-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he remains in critical …
Four Photo Doubles Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In New Jersey Four Photo Doubles Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In New Jersey
Four Photo Doubles Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In New Jersey Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking photo doubles for "Happy Gilmore 2," with filming scheduled in New Jersey next month. The casting call is open for lookalikes of "Happy’s Grandma" Frances Bay, Tom Petty, Bob Barker, and Mr. Larson (originally played by Richard Kiel). Filming is scheduled for Dec. 5 at an undisclosed location. To apply, email [email protected] with the subject line specifying the character (for example, “IG GRANDMA PHOTO DOUBLE 12/5” or “IG TP/BB PHOTO DOUBLE 12/5” for Tom Petty or Bob Barker).  Include the following details: Name, Phone Number, and Email Union Status (…
NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Kearny Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lotto Ticket Sold In Kearny Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lotto Ticket Sold In Kearny Hits Jackpot A lottery player in Kearny capped off his weekend by becoming a millionaire.  A lottery ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing held on Sunday, Nov. 10, winning $1.3 million. The ticket was sold at New Bergen Liquor on 230 Kearny Ave. The winning numbers were 1, 5, 24, 33, 43.
Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Kearny Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Kearny
Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Kearny The Sandman sightings continue. Adam Sandler, who has been filming "Happy Gilmore 2" throughout the Garden State was spotted filming the movie in Kearny on Friday, Nov.  Sandler was seen at the Presbyterian Church and Roosevelt School between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., Jenn Dieguez, who spotted the actor said. "He came over and said hi and shook hands, fist bumped and said, 'thank you for letting us shoot in your beautiful town”". So far, Sandler has been spotted at Lokl Cafe at 80 South St. in Morristown, where employees said he helped out behind the counter on Sunday, Sept. 1. Sandler…