Oradell Drivers Involved In New Milford Rollover Oradell Drivers Involved In New Milford Rollover
Oradell Drivers Involved In New Milford Rollover Two male drivers from Oradell – one 81, the other 75 – were involved in a rollover crash Wednesday night in New Milford. Borough firefighters had to extricate the older driver after their two wagons collided at the intersection of Main Street and Eagle Avenue just after 8:30 p.m., Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. He was taken with minor injuries to Holy Name Hospital and Medical Center in Teaneck by members of the New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Van Saders said. The other driver refused medical attention, he said. All Points Auto & Towing removed the vehicles. Traffic sum…
Paramus High School Evacuated, Small Fire Doused Paramus High School Evacuated, Small Fire Doused
Paramus High School Evacuated, Small Fire Doused A small fire briefly cleared Paramus High School early Monday afternoon. The fire broke out in a ballast that holds an electric light behind the stage area of the school auditorium shortly after 1 p.m., Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. Custodians quickly doused the blaze, he said. Paramus firefighters were joined by their Oradell colleagues and borough police. All were able to return a short time later, Ehrenberg said.
HERO: Four Saved By Organs Donated By Oradell Teen Killed In Crash HERO: Four Saved By Organs Donated By Oradell Teen Killed In Crash
Hero: Four Saved By Organs Donated By Oradell Teen Killed In Crash TRIBUTE: Gone much too soon at 17, an Oradell boy died a hero, donating his organs to save the lives of four people. Richard Rivera clung to life for a week after his SUV slammed into a tree in Haworth on Oct. 17, said his mother, Evelyn Dominguez. Firefighters extricated the teen from his 2002 Toyota 4Runner following the nighttime crash in front of the SUEZ water treatment plan on Lake Shore Drive. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition until his death. Dominguez told Daily Voice that she, her husband, Omar Rivera, and Richard’s…
Oradell Driver, 17, Critical After Haworth Crash Oradell Driver, 17, Critical After Haworth Crash
Oradell Driver, 17, Critical After Haworth Crash A 17-year-old Oradell boy clung to life after his SUV slammed into a tree in Haworth Thursday night. Borough firefighters extricated the unconscious driver from his 2002 Toyota 4Runner following the 9:42 p.m. crash in front of the SUEZ water treatment plan on Lake Shore Drive, Detective Sgt. Justin Fox said. The Haworth Ambulance Corps took him to Hackensack University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, Fox said. He was last reported in critical condition, the sergeant said. Several borough police officers, firefighters and both BLS and ALS responders were at the scene.
Bergenfield Heartbroken Over Death Of Former EMT, DPW Worker Carter Murdock, 21 Bergenfield Heartbroken Over Death Of Former EMT, DPW Worker Carter Murdock, 21
Bergenfield Heartbroken Over Death Of Former EMT, DPW Worker Carter Murdock, 21 Bergenfield is mourning the loss of DPW worker and former EMT Carter F. Murdock, who died on Aug. 23. He was 21 years old.  Scroll down for service details. Carter had been working for the Bergenfield DPW and was a valued member of the Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps. "Nobody ever had a bad word to say about Carter," Bergenfield Mayor Norman Schmelz said. "He was just a great kid." Carter and his family have long been a fabric of the community, Schmelz said. "Our members are devastated," BVAC Capt. Ryan Shell said.  "He was bright, caring, humble and helped so …
Judge Frees Ex-Con In Four-Town Bergen Burglary Spree Judge Frees Ex-Con In Four-Town Bergen Burglary Spree
Judge Frees Ex-Con In Four-Town Bergen Burglary Spree An ex-con who authorities said burglarized a string of real estate and doctors’ office in Bergen and Middlesex counties was ordered released by a judge barely 24 hours after he was captured, records show. Nicolas Torres, 37, of Passaic was charged with commercial burglaries in Maywood, Fort Lee, Oradell, Westwood and Edison and faces additional counts in Middlesex, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Torres, who records show has a criminal history in New Jersey stretching back more than a decade, became a suspect during an investigation by Musella’s Special Investigations Squad, t…
COFFEE LOVERS: 5 Spots For Your Caffeine Fix In Bergen County You Probably Haven't Tried Yet COFFEE LOVERS: 5 Spots For Your Caffeine Fix In Bergen County You Probably Haven't Tried Yet
Coffee Lovers: 5 Spots For Your Caffeine Fix In Bergen County You Probably Haven't Tried Yet Java. Joe. Rocket Fuel. Mud. Whatever you call it and however you take it, coffee is a necessity of life for many and a pleasant now-and-then pick-me-up for others. Lucky for us, Bergen County is packed with winning java joints. So many that some fall through the cracks. Here are five cafés in Bergen County that promise to provide that necessary jolt, relaxation and a little something to eat, too! G.O.A.T. Coffee, Lyndhurst: People love owner Pam and the pour-over coffee. Plenty of brunch options available, too. CU Latte, Cresskill: Cheap smoothies and strong coffee. Paninis and Nutella …
Bergen County Burger Guru's Father Owned Landmark Jersey City Restaurant Bergen County Burger Guru's Father Owned Landmark Jersey City Restaurant
Bergen County Burger Guru's Father Owned Landmark Jersey City Restaurant The son of a former Jersey City restaurateur is taking Bergen County by storm -- with burgers. Stephen Chrisomalis opened Steve's Bugers nearly a decade ago on Route 46 in Garfield. He's preparing to open a second location on Passaic Street, with another location already in the works, he said. The expansion was sporadic, he said, but people have been asking for another location for years. "I love burgers," said Chrisomaslis, 32 of Hackensack. "There weren't really too many good places around here when I first opened." Food Train in Garfield.Food Train The burger competition has gotten…
2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works 2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works
2nd Steve's Burgers Location Replacing Food Train In Garfield -- Another Maybe In The Works Steve's Burgers will be opening a second location in Garfield. The Route 46 restaurant will be opening at 68 Passaic St. -- formerly home to Food Train -- next month with a grand opening set for September, owner Stephen Chrisomalis said. The expansion was sporadic, he said, but people have been asking for another location for years. He's also hoping to open a third location soon, closer to his roots in Oradell. "I love burgers," said Chrisomaslis, 32 of Hackensack. "There weren't really too many good places around here when I first opened." Food Train in Garfield.Food Train The burge…
'Long Time Coming': Accidents Spark Reconfiguration Of Busy Pascack Valley Intersection 'Long Time Coming': Accidents Spark Reconfiguration Of Busy Pascack Valley Intersection
'Long Time Coming': Accidents Spark Reconfiguration Of Busy Pascack Valley Intersection Changes to a busy Pascack Valley intersection are under way. A county analysis of the Forest Avenue at Soldier Hill Road -- which runs through Emerson, Oradell and Paramus -- found that safety improvements were necessary largely due to the high numer of traffic accidents at the locations. Just last month, a passenger was hospitalized after being extricated by Paramus firefighters following a crash at the busy intersection. The changes have been a work in progress between Oradell Mayor Diane Didio, Paramus Mayor Rich LaBarbiera and Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola since last December. Forme…
Montvale Crash: Oradell Driver Airlifted To HUMC, Borough Driver Taken To Valley Montvale Crash: Oradell Driver Airlifted To HUMC, Borough Driver Taken To Valley
Montvale Crash: Oradell Driver Airlifted To Humc, Borough Driver Taken To Valley A 43-year-old Oradell driver was airlifted to the hospital with a serious head injury following a noontime crash Tuesday in Montvale. A 61-year-old Montvale woman whose Mazda collided with his 2008 Mercedes Benz SUV at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Mercedes Drive was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood with hand and chest injuries, Police Chief Joseph Sanfillipo said. “The cause of the crash is being investigated, and no summonses have been issued at this time,” Sanfillipo said Tuesday afternoon. “Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and had to be towed from the scene…
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars In Bergen County Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars In Bergen County
Don't Miss These July 4th Fireworks Spectaculars In Bergen County The Fourth of July would not be complete without fireworks. Here is a complete list of them in Bergen County. Click the hyperlinks for complete celebration schedules. Allendale, Thursday, July 4: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park. Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. Rain date July 6. Hackensack, Thursday, July 4: Inferno Band performing 7:15 in Foshini Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Maywood, Wednesday, July 3: Entertainment by Jumpin’ Dragons begins at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Oradell, Wednesday, July 3: Fireworks begin at 7:30 …