Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Boy, 10, Injured In Rollover At Notorious Old Tappan Intersection UPDATE: Boy, 10, Injured In Rollover At Notorious Old Tappan Intersection
Update: Boy, 10, Injured In Rollover At Notorious Old Tappan Intersection A 10-year-boy was hospitalized with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening after a rollover at an infamous Old Tappan intersection Wednesday. The crash at Old Tappan and Orangeburg roads occurred just before 6 p.m. Old Tappan police, firefighters and EMS responded. A tow truck removed the vehicle.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
These North Jersey Towns Have State's Highest Property Taxes These North Jersey Towns Have State's Highest Property Taxes
These North Jersey Towns Have State's Highest Property Taxes The average property tax bill in New Jersey last year was $8,767, an increase of $77 from $8,690 in 2017. Many towns, though, paid more than $10,000. Millburn residents paid the most in the state ($24,308) with Alpine trailing in the second spot at ($21,299). Here are the towns in North Jersey with the highest property tax bills in the state for 2018, according to a report by NJ.com. 26. Mendham, Morris County:  $15,598 25. Chester, Morris County: $15,602 24. Maplewood, Essex County: $15,630 23. Livingston, Essex County: $15,933 22. North Caldwell, Essex Cou…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
6 New Eateries Open In Bergen County 6 New Eateries Open In Bergen County
6 New Eateries Open In Bergen County Another week, another round of restaurant openings in Bergen County. There seems to be something for everyone: Sweets, Italian, plant-based options and more. Here are six new places to try. Osteria Crescendo, 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, NOW OPEN Chef Robbie Felice's second restaurant (Viaggio, Wayne). Italian food in a modern and chic atmosphere. Expect locally-sourced ingredients from family farms in large dishes meant for sharing, and Cicchetti, Felice's take on Italian street food.dradneyphotography Charim (by Soram), 1635A Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, OPENING DATE TBD Soram, base…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Valley, NJ
News
Old Tappan Triplet Boy, 9, Claims Segregation After Being Banned From Sisters' Softball League Old Tappan Triplet Boy, 9, Claims Segregation After Being Banned From Sisters' Softball League
Old Tappan Triplet Boy, 9, Claims Segregation After Being Banned From Sisters' Softball League A 9-year-old boy from Old Tappan is claiming segregation after he was banned from playing with his sisters in their softball league. Cayden Walsh is fighting to play with his sisters, Rylee and Kelsey, on the Old Tappan team coached by his dad, Will Walsh, NorthJersey.com reports. The team is in an eight-town league for Northern Valley -- and Cayden says he just wants to play with his friends. He wrote a letter in January to league officials: "I see no reason why boys can't play softball just because they are a different gender. If you ask me that sounds a lot like segregation." And …

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Valley, NJ
Sports
Northern Valley Knights Seek Baseball Coaches, Assistants Northern Valley Knights Seek Baseball Coaches, Assistants
Northern Valley Knights Seek Baseball Coaches, Assistants The Northern Valley Knights are seeking coaches and assistants for the spring/summer baseball seasons. These are paid positions, consisting of two practices and one game per week, for ages 10u-13u. Encouraged to apply are any and all high school baseball/softball players, former Knights players and local aspiring coaches. CONTACT: [email protected] The NV Knights have teams from 9u (3rd grade) through 14u (8th grade) and operate as a feeder for Northern Valley High School-Old Tappan baseball. The non-profit 501-C3 volunteer organization says it “is intended for more competitive playe…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Shopper From Wayne Struck Outside Old Tappan Foodtown Hospitalized Shopper From Wayne Struck Outside Old Tappan Foodtown Hospitalized
Shopper From Wayne Struck Outside Old Tappan Foodtown Hospitalized A 50-year-old Wayne woman was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in front of the Foodtown in Old Tappan, authorities said. The Old Tappan First Aid Corps took the woman to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood after she complained of pain to both feet and ankles, Police Chief Thomas Shine said Monday. She was walking behind the vehicle at the BiState Plaza shopping center when the driver backed out of the space and struck her around 4:30 p.m., Shine said. No summonses were issued pending the final results of an investigation that was continuing, the chief said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Discarded Cigarette Ignited Fire That Ravaged River Vale Home, Responders Say Discarded Cigarette Ignited Fire That Ravaged River Vale Home, Responders Say
Discarded Cigarette Ignited Fire That Ravaged River Vale Home, Responders Say UPDATE: A smoldering cigarette discarded in a planter ignited a fire that blew through the roof of a River Vale home last week, authorities said. A resident of the Pascack Avenue home "was smoking a cigarette outside hours earlier," a law enforcement contact with direct knowledge of the incident told Daily Voice. "She put it out in a planter and it smoldered for hours until it ignited." Two dogs were rescued from the 2½-story home near the Harrington Park border after the fire broke out the night of Feb. 13, authorities said. No one else was inside, they said. Responders included firefigh…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Fire Ravages River Vale Home PHOTOS: Fire Ravages River Vale Home
Photos: Fire Ravages River Vale Home Bergen County arson investigators were called to the scene of a fire that blew through the roof of a River Vale home Wednesday night. “Thankfully the family and their pets all appear to be safe,” state Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi said. Two dogs were rescued from the 2½-story Pascack Avenue home -- near the Harrington Park border – when the fire broke out, responders said. No one else was inside, they said. Responders included firefighters from Emerson, Hillsdale, Old Tappan, Park Ridge, Teaneck, Washington Township, Westwood and an ambulance from Old Tappan. River Vale fireCOURTESY: …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
Sports
Reorganized Northern Valley Baseball Knights Hold Tryouts For Players 8-14 Reorganized Northern Valley Baseball Knights Hold Tryouts For Players 8-14
Reorganized Northern Valley Baseball Knights Hold Tryouts For Players 8-14 Baseball’s Northern Valley Knights are holding tryouts over the next two Saturdays for players 8 through 14 years old from Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood and Old Tappan. The Knights program “is under an entirely new group of trustees and board members who are dedicated to building this program into the true NVOT feeder program it was always intended to be,” the organization said. Iona College Head Coach Pat Carey will conduct the tryouts on Feb. 9 and Feb. 17: 12U to 14U: 8:30 to 10 a.m. 10U and 11U: 10 to 11:30 a.m. 8U and 9U: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s a minimum of two tryouts at…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Tips In Old Tappan Dump Truck Tips In Old Tappan
Dump Truck Tips In Old Tappan A dump truck keeled over Wednesday afternoon in Old Tappan, dumping a load of dirt at a work site. The driver reportedly was OK after the crash on Orangeburg Road near Dearborn Drive, barely a mile from the Rockland County border. Contractors have been dumping truckloads of fill to level off a residential backyard for nearly a year, neighbors said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Reputed Mob Associate From Old Tappan Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Ring Reputed Mob Associate From Old Tappan Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Ring
Reputed Mob Associate From Old Tappan Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Ring A reputed mob associate from Old Tappan was among three men charged with running an multi-million gambling ring out of Rockland. Marco Minuto, 60, originally was taken into custody in Bergen County last month on money laundering charges. A judge ordered him released hours later under New Jersey’s 2017 bail reform law. Authorities raided his home, as well as those of his alleged associates, as part of a takedown that authorities said was years in the making. The organized ring led by Minuto and his two co-defendants -- John Andriello, 65, of Pearl River, and 48-year-old Brian Levine of Garn…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Three Nabbed For Mob Gambling Ring In Area, DA Says Three Nabbed For Mob Gambling Ring In Area, DA Says
Three Nabbed For Mob Gambling Ring In Area, DA Says Three area men have been nabbed for running an illegal gambling ring and money laundering operation in Rockland County that took in more a $1 million. The three men, John Andriello, 66, of Pearl River; Marco Minuto, 60, of Old Tappan, New Jersey, and Brian Levine, 49, of Garnerville, were arrested Friday, Jan. 11, according to Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece. The DA’s Office said the men made at least a million by accepting wagers on various sporting events, including professional and college football. According to the felony complaint, the highly sophisticated…

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by Kathy Reakes