Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9W Closure Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9W Closure
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused Route 9W Closure A pedestrian was seriously injured during a crash on Route 9W near Montefiore Nyack Hospital that closed the roadway for several hours. The crash occurred at 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 27 when Thomas Budai, 63, of Ringwood, New Jersey,  was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban between Sickles Avenue and 5th Avenue near Nyack Hospital when he struck a male pedestrian, causing severe injuries, said officials with the Orangetown Police Department. Budai, who was not injured, stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. The pedestrian was transported t…
Fair Lawn PD: Overdose Victim Revived, Uncooperative House Guest Arrested Fair Lawn PD: Overdose Victim Revived, Uncooperative House Guest Arrested
Fair Lawn PD: Overdose Victim Revived, Uncooperative House Guest Arrested A group of Fair Lawn police officers who responded to an overdose call said they found a 23-year-old borough woman overdosing on the toilet -- a needle stuck in the back of her hand -- and a problematic companion in the apartment. They administered Narcan and revived the 2nd Street victim, who was taken to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for treatment, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Surviving an overdose relies a great deal on how quickly the victim receives medical assistance. Because many witnesses refuse to dial 911 out of fear of being prosecuted, New Jersey lawmakers adopted the Overdos…
Ex-Karate Assistant Instructor From Haskell Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Student Ex-Karate Assistant Instructor From Haskell Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Student
Ex-Karate Assistant Instructor From Haskell Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Student A former assistant karate instructor from Haskell faces a maximum of 40 in state prison after jurors in Paterson convicted him of raping a 9-year-old girl at the Pompton Lakes dojo where he worked and at her Bloomingdale home, authorities said. Luke V. Bakula, 31, was found guilty last week of two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts each of sexual assault and child endangerment. Bakula sexually assaulted the girl at Porta’s Karate Dojo Academy and at her home between November 2005 and July 2006, prosecutors said. The girl eventually went to authorities nearly 10…
Services Set For Former Lakeland HS Teens Killed In Wanaque Crash Services Set For Former Lakeland HS Teens Killed In Wanaque Crash
Services Set For Former Lakeland HS Teens Killed In Wanaque Crash Services are scheduled at the same funeral home this week for two former Lakeland High School students killed last week in a crash in Wanaque. The first service will be held for Victor Weinpel, 19, at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the D'Agostino Funeral Home in Haskell. Visiting hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visiting for John Carlson, 17, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. D'Agostino's is located at 881 Ringwood Avenue in Haskell. PHONE: (973) 835-4220  More than $15,500 had been raised on a…
Franklin Lakes PF: Three Traffic Stops In 24 Hours All Net Arrests On Outstanding Warrants Franklin Lakes PF: Three Traffic Stops In 24 Hours All Net Arrests On Outstanding Warrants
Franklin Lakes PF: Three Traffic Stops In 24 Hours All Net Arrests On Outstanding Warrants Three weekend traffic stops in less than 24 hours turned up a trio of drivers each wanted for skipping court in other towns, Franklin Lakes police said. The first came at 10:23 PM, when Officer Ryan Sweeney stopped Andrew Uvegas, 28, of Warwick, NY on Colonial Road and found warrants out of Maywood and Ringwood, Capt. John Bakelaar said. An hour and 20 minutes later, Officer Eric Rosado stopped Jahayra Azcona-Perez, 28, on High Mountain Road, and found a warrant out of Paterson, the captain said. The following night, at 10:36 p.m., Officer Nicole Tani stopped Steven Mones, 23, of Ramsey al…
Mahwah Police Heroes Honored For Reviving Center For Food Action Manager, Donate Defibrillator Mahwah Police Heroes Honored For Reviving Center For Food Action Manager, Donate Defibrillator
Mahwah Police Heroes Honored For Reviving Center For Food Action Manager, Donate Defibrillator HEROES: A 62-year-old warehouse manager at Mahwah's Center for Food Action site was in full cardiac arrest when a group of township police officers responded last July. Using CPR and an automated external defibrillator, they kept Babar Khawaja of Ramsey alive. His pulse returned and he began breathing en route to the hospital, said Detective Michael Grassi, the president of Mahwah PBA Local #143. “B.K.,” as he’s called, made a full recovery and returned to work. He also posed for a photo Friday – along with his wife, Bushra, a CFA maintenance worker – as members of the PBA executive board…
UPDATE: Authorities ID Teens Killed In Ringwood Crash UPDATE: Authorities ID Teens Killed In Ringwood Crash
Update: Authorities ID Teens Killed In Ringwood Crash UPDATE: Authorities Wednesday night identified the two former Lakeland Regional High School students killed in a crash hours earlier in Ringwood. Victor Weinpel, 19, of Wanaque, lost control of a 1999 Toyota Corolla after it hit a guardrail on Greenwood Lake Turnpike north of Skyline Drive around 3:15 p.m., authorities said. The sedan crossed into the oncoming lane and was T-boned by a 2014 Chevy commercial van. Weinpel and his passenger, a 17-year-old boy from West Milford identified by family and friends as John Carlson, were pronounced dead at the scene. The van driver, 64-year-old Pa…
UPDATE: Authorities ID Two Teens Killed In Ringwood Crash UPDATE: Authorities ID Two Teens Killed In Ringwood Crash
Update: Authorities ID Two Teens Killed In Ringwood Crash UPDATE: Authorities Wednesday night identified the two former Lakeland Regional High School students killed in a crash hours earlier in Ringwood. Victor Weinpel, 19, of Wanaque, lost control of a 1999 Toyota Corolla after it hit a guardrail on Greenwood Lake Turnpike north of Skyline Drive around 3:15 p.m., authorities said. The sedan crossed into the oncoming lane and was T-boned by a 2014 Chevy commercial van. Weinpel and his passenger, a 17-year-old boy from West Milford identified by family and friends as John Carlson, were pronounced dead at the scene. The van driver, 64-year-old Pa…
UPDATE: Authorities Identify Former Lakeland Regional HS Students Killed In Ringwood Crash UPDATE: Authorities Identify Former Lakeland Regional HS Students Killed In Ringwood Crash
Update: Authorities Identify Former Lakeland Regional HS Students Killed In Ringwood Crash UPDATE: Authorities Wednesday night identified the two former Lakeland Regional High School students killed in a crash hours earlier in Ringwood. Victor Weinpel, 19, of Wanaque, lost control of a 1999 Toyota Corolla after it hit a guardrail on Greenwood Lake Turnpike north of Skyline Drive around 3:15 p.m., authorities said. The sedan crossed into the oncoming lane and was T-boned by a 2014 Chevy commercial van. Weinpel and his passenger, a 17-year-old boy from West Milford identified by family and friends as John Carlson, were pronounced dead at the scene. The van driver, 64-year-old Pa…
Murphy's Proposed School Funding Plan Would Help, Hurt These North Jersey Districts Most Murphy's Proposed School Funding Plan Would Help, Hurt These North Jersey Districts Most
Murphy's Proposed School Funding Plan Would Help, Hurt These North Jersey Districts Most Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed education investment plan for New Jersey would give millions to underfunded districts -- but would also take away hundreds from those that are thriving (about $90 million altogether). State lawmakers will see Murphy's 2020 state budget proposal by June 30. If approved, these Bergen, Passaic and Morris county districts would benefit the most, according to preliminary figures (for complete list of New Jersey schools click here). The first figure is the 2019-20 aid, the percentage is the increase. South Hackensack: $345,738 (16.78 percent) Elmwood Park: $9,89…
STORM: North Jersey Schools Announce Early Dismissals Wednesday STORM: North Jersey Schools Announce Early Dismissals Wednesday
Storm: North Jersey Schools Announce Early Dismissals Wednesday North Jersey is expecting three to five inches of snow on Wednesday. Several school districts have already announced early dismissals. Check with your school district for details and more information. The districts that have already announced early dismissals are: BERGEN COUNTY Bergenfield Bogota Dumont Edgewater Little Ferry Mahwah Midland School (Rochelle Park) Oradell Palisades Park Paramus Ridgefield Park River Edge Teaneck MORRIS COUNTY Butler Craig High, Boonton Craig School, Mountain Lakes Denville Dover Madison Mendham Morris Morris Plains Mount Arlington Parsippany-Troy Hills Ra…
Delayed Openings: These Bergen, Passaic County Schools Have Late Starts Wednesday Delayed Openings: These Bergen, Passaic County Schools Have Late Starts Wednesday
Delayed Openings: These Bergen, Passaic County Schools Have Late Starts Wednesday Rain and ice Tuesday night will make for slippery conditions Wednesday. These schools/districts will have delayed openings on Feb. 13: Academy of the Holy Angels 9:50 a.m. Bergenfield Schools 10 a.m. Bloomingdale 90-minute delayed start Bogota Memorial 9:50 a.m. CTC Fair Lawn, Oakland 90-minute delayed start Dumont Public Schools 10 a.m. Edgewater Public Schools 2-hour delay Fair Lawn 90-minute delay Franklin Lakes (check schedule) Garfield 10 a.m. Glen Rock 10 a.m. Hackensack Public Schools 10 a.m. Leonia 2-hour delay Little Ferry 9:45 a.m. Lyndhurst 2-hour delay Mahwah Public Schools (che…