Counterfeit Cash Chase Shuts Down Route 4 In Paramus, Two Arrested: Police
A police chase that spilled onto Route 4 in Paramus brought traffic to a halt Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25 as officers pursued a suspect tied to a counterfeit cash scheme, authorities said.
The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when Paramus and River Edge police began pursuing men later identified as Corey Jones, 29, of Roosevelt, NY, and Isaiah Corbin, 46, of Queens, NY, in connection with fake U.S. currency being used at the Bergen Town Center, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.
The River Edge Police Department had alerted Paramus officers to a 2019 white Chrysler Pacifica suspecte…
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.
This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan.
“With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
Sudden Death Of Cheshire Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock
The hockey community across Connecticut and New York is reeling following the sudden loss Cliff Gillman, a coach who loved ones say leaves an indelible mark on young players.
According to his obituary on the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home website, Gillman, 41, of Cheshire, "spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing hockey."
Born in Queens, NY, Gillman was raised in Mahopac, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling Prep School, in Dutchess County, having developed …
Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Several NY Locales To Stop Avian Flu Spread
New York officials are taking aggressive action to stop the spread of bird flu.
An order issued by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) on Friday, Feb. 7, directed live bird markets in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties to close for five days, Gov. Hochul’s office said.
The emergency measure comes after health officials confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)–or bird flu–has been detected at seven live bird markets in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx since Friday, Jan. 31. Outbreaks have also been confirmed in Suffolk and Ulster counties, as D…
Funeral Set For Nonprofit Worker, 24, Killed In Farmingdale Crash: 'Source Of Inspiration'
Loved ones are preparing to say goodbye to a young woman from Long Island whose life was tragically cut short.
Marisa Piazza, 24, of Farmingdale, died Monday, Jan. 27, three days after she was struck by a Jeep on West Chestnut Street in South Farmingdale, as Daily Voice reported.
Piazza suffered serious injuries and spent the weekend in critical condition before ultimately succumbing to her injuries, Nassau County Police said.
Now, those who knew her best are sharing their heartbreak and remembering Piazza for the kindness she brought to the world.
After graduating from Saint Joseph’s Uni…
