Rutherford Police Get Vital Pet-Oxygen Masks Rutherford Police Get Vital Pet-Oxygen Masks
Rutherford Police Get Vital Pet-Oxygen Masks SNOUT OUT: Rutherford police have added specially-designed oxygen masks for pets to their life-saving equipment. At-home pet services provider Canine Company donated three masks in response to a request by police Sgt. Julie Ann Zeigler. The cone-shaped resuscitation masks are designed for a pet’s snout, which human masks don’t fit. Each set includes masks in three sizes to fit a range of pets, from small mammals to giant breed dogs. They can be used to resuscitate pets who are suffering from smoke inhalation or were drowning, among other emergencies. Pets are at special risk during home f…
IMAGES: 'Big One' Consumes Marcal Plant, Ignites Nearby Buildings, Power Lines IMAGES: 'Big One' Consumes Marcal Plant, Ignites Nearby Buildings, Power Lines
Images: 'Big One' Consumes Marcal Plant, Ignites Nearby Buildings, Power Lines UPDATE: They feared it would happen sooner or later. Now it has -- in a way far worse than could have been imagined. Wind-whipped flames consumed the Marcal Plant in Elmwood Park Wednesday night in what quickly became the kind of fire many have long feared. The fire raged for several hours after breaking out in a warehouse around the start of the evening rush along nearby Route 80. Dozens of companies raced to help. Hundreds of smoke eaters jumped in. 500 people lost their jobs. And just when it seemed things couldn't get worse, another threat emerged.  Flames consumed the entire pl…
CLOSING: The Fine Grind In Wayne Shuts Its Doors CLOSING: The Fine Grind In Wayne Shuts Its Doors
Closing: The Fine Grind In Wayne Shuts Its Doors The Fine Grind announced it will be closing its Wayne location on Friday, Jan. 25. Owners Jon and Rhonda Mallek opened the store in March 2017 but have since faced financial hardships. "In order to maintain the quality and service that The Fine Grind is known for," they wrote on an Instagram post, "we must consolidate back to one location." The Fine Grind -- which won the DVlicious Coffee Competition in 2016 -- will remain open at its flagship store on Route 23 in Little Falls.
RANKINGS: Wealthiest Towns In North Jersey According To Census Data RANKINGS: Wealthiest Towns In North Jersey According To Census Data
Rankings: Wealthiest Towns In North Jersey According To Census Data The median household income in New Jersey is $76,475 -- so how do North Jersey towns factor in? According to data from the U.S. Census covering 2013 through 2017 released last month, several communities in Bergen and Passaic have some of the highest earners in the state. The median income in Bergen County was $91,572 and $63,339 in Passaic County. Median income is the amount that divides the income distribution into two equal groups: Half of the population has an income above that amount, and half are below it.  The wealthiest municipalities in Bergen County: Closter…
Pedestrian, 65, Struck And Killed In Hawthorne Was Meeting His Daughter For Coffee Pedestrian, 65, Struck And Killed In Hawthorne Was Meeting His Daughter For Coffee
Pedestrian, 65, Struck And Killed In Hawthorne Was Meeting His Daughter For Coffee A 65-year-old pedestrian struck and killed Wednesday night in Hawthorne was headed to meet his daughter for coffee, a friend said. Calvin Graham of Hawthorne succumbed to his injuries at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after he was struck around 7:40 p.m. on Goffle Road near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and the southbound exit ramps for Route 208, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief Richard McAuliffe said in a joint release Thursday afternoon. Behind the wheel of the 2011 BMW 328i that hit him was a 17-year-old Little Falls girl. …
Pedestrian, 65, Struck And Killed In Hawthorne Was Meeting Daughter For Coffee Pedestrian, 65, Struck And Killed In Hawthorne Was Meeting Daughter For Coffee
Pedestrian, 65, Struck And Killed In Hawthorne Was Meeting Daughter For Coffee A 65-year-old pedestrian struck and killed Wednesday night in Hawthorne was headed to meet his daughter for coffee, a friend said. Calvin Graham of Hawthorne succumbed to his injuries at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after he was struck around 7:40 p.m. on Goffle Road near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and the southbound exit ramps for Route 208, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief Richard McAuliffe said in a joint release Thursday afternoon. Behind the wheel of the 2011 BMW 328i that hit him was a 17-year-old Little Falls girl. "The investiga…
Wayne PD: Trio With Stolen Motorcycle All Wanted On Warrants Elsewhere Wayne PD: Trio With Stolen Motorcycle All Wanted On Warrants Elsewhere
Wayne PD: Trio With Stolen Motorcycle All Wanted On Warrants Elsewhere Three men caught by Wayne police with a stolen motorcycle were all wanted on warrants from other towns, authorities said. Najee C. Patron, 20, of Clifton, was charged with having the stolen vehicle after police responded to a call of motorcycles racing on Clark and Kurland Streets early Saturday evening, Capt. Laurence Martin said. He was wanted out of Little Falls, Martin said. Computer checks on two others with him found that 19-year-old Michael Nunez of Clifton was wanted out of Carlstadt and Garfield, while Stephen Rodriguez, 20, was wanted out of Carlstadt, the captain said. Rodrigue…
SEEN HIM? Fugitive Hits Hackensack Detective, Girlfriend With Car While Fleeing SEEN HIM? Fugitive Hits Hackensack Detective, Girlfriend With Car While Fleeing
Seen HIM? Fugitive Hits Hackensack Detective, Girlfriend With Car While Fleeing UPDATE: A manhunt continued for a repeat offender who struck a Hackensack police detective and his own girlfriend with his car while fleeing an arrest. Detective Lt. Michael Antista tried arresting Tomas DeLeon -- a 22-year-old city resident wanted on several outstanding warrants -- after spotting him outside his Gardner Place residence just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, Capt. Frank Aquila said. DeLeon instead got into a 2018 Toyota Camry, Aquila said. Despite Antista's commands to stop, DeLeon backed the car into him and DeLeon's girlfriend, 24-year-old Abigail Cruz of the Bronx, the captain sa…
Sweetberrry Bowls Opens In Little Falls Sweetberrry Bowls Opens In Little Falls
Sweetberrry Bowls Opens In Little Falls Sweetberry Bowls has opened in Little Falls. The Main Street shop offers smoothies, build-your-own acai bowls, build-your-own salads and more. The bowls consist of a pitaya, coconut, acai, or a green base blend and are topped with granola, fresh fruit and more. Sweetberry Bowls also has locations in Glen Rock and Jersey City. Stop in at 44 Main Street, Little Falls.
North Jersey Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket North Jersey Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket
North Jersey Liquor Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket A North Jersey liquor store sold a winning lottery ticket from Tuesday's drawing. The third-tier prizewinning ticket was sold at Little Falls Liquors (Beverage and Bar) on Main Street. Taking home the $10,000 prize, the winning numbers were 02, 22, 29, 31, and 34. The Gold Mega Ball was 01, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. The next drawing will be held Friday, Oct. 5 at 11 p.m. 
Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains
Gov. Murphy Declares State Of Emergency In North Jersey Following Torrential Rains Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed Executive Order 33 declaring a state of emergency in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties as a result of this past weekend’s torrential rains. The order allows for the extension of state resources, as necessary and as requested into communities most directly impacted by flooding. “There is no doubt that parts of our state have received nothing less than historic amounts of rain, and some communities received an entire month’s worth in just a few hours,” Murphy said.  “This will allow us to focus resources into the most impacted areas, …
VIDEOS: Torrent Tosses Vehicles Through Route 46 Dealer Lot In Little Falls VIDEOS: Torrent Tosses Vehicles Through Route 46 Dealer Lot In Little Falls
Videos: Torrent Tosses Vehicles Through Route 46 Dealer Lot In Little Falls A rushing torrent of muddy water during Saturday's rainstorm sent vehicles floating and crashing into one another at a Route 46 dealership in Little Falls. No injuries were reported after the torrent raged through Route 46 Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM. Route 46 was closed in both directions. ****** (ALSO SEE) HEROES at WORK: Fair Lawn firefighters, with help from their Elmwood Park colleagues, rescued the occupants of a sedan stranded by Saturday's flash flooding. https://fairlawn.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/rainstorm-fair-lawn-elmwood-park-firefighters-rescue-stranded-car-occupants/740792/