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Bergen County Park Will Transform Into Magical Winter Wonderland: Here's When Bergen County Park Will Transform Into Magical Winter Wonderland: Here's When
Bergen County Park Will Transform Into Magical Winter Wonderland: Here's When Tickets to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland are officially on sale, and the community is gearing up for an unforgettable holiday experience at Van Saun County Park.  The event, which kicks off Friday, Nov. 29, at noon, will transform the park into a festive winter paradise with something for everyone in the family. The event will feature an open-air ice skating rink, a new ice bumper car rink, a craft market village with handmade goods, food trucks, a heated hospitality tent, a beer and wine garden, carousel rides, live music, and much more. “Winter Wonderland truly captures the spir…

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Lawsuit: Hunters' False Report Triggered Harrowing Swatting Incident At Mahwah Man's Home Lawsuit: Hunters' False Report Triggered Harrowing Swatting Incident At Mahwah Man's Home
Lawsuit: Hunters' False Report Triggered Harrowing Swatting Incident At Mahwah Man's Home A Mahwah resident has filed a civil lawsuit claiming that a false police report led to a SWAT response at his home, causing severe emotional distress and placing his family in harm’s way. The complaint, filed by Christopher Toskos, alleges that on Nov. 12, 2022, hunters falsely told Mahwah police that he was armed and had fired a weapon in a wooded area behind fire company 3. The area is authorized for bow hunting, the lawsuit notes. According to the complaint, the defendants claimed Toskos was dressed in a "ghillie suit," a type of camouflage, and alleged he fired a .22 caliber firearm in …

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Crash On NJ Turnpike Shuts 2 Lanes Near Newark Airport Crash On NJ Turnpike Shuts 2 Lanes Near Newark Airport
Crash On NJ Turnpike Shuts 2 Lanes Near Newark Airport A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark Liberty International Airport caused significant delays Monday morning, Nov. 19, closing two left lanes in the northbound lanes, authorities said. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m., just north of Interchange 13A, affecting traffic on Route 1&9 and surrounding areas. Emergency response vehicles were on the scene as of 9:10 a.m., working to clear the wreckage. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. No information about injuries or the cause of the crash has been released at this time. This is a deve…

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Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Save Woman After Fall Onto Hackensack Railroad Tracks Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Save Woman After Fall Onto Hackensack Railroad Tracks
Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Save Woman After Fall Onto Hackensack Railroad Tracks Hackensack firefighters sprang into action overnight to rescue a woman who had fallen onto railroad tracks. The incident occurred around 3 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to the Hackensack Fire Department.  Members of the Fourth Platoon, led by Deputy Chief J. Ingallinera, executed a high-angle rope rescue to reach the female victim who had fallen below Summit Avenue and American Legion Drive. Firefighters quickly accessed the scene, stabilized the woman, and secured her for transport to an area hospital.  Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said no criminality w…

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Five Hospitalized In Route 17 East Rutherford Crash Five Hospitalized In Route 17 East Rutherford Crash
Five Hospitalized In Route 17 East Rutherford Crash Five people were hospitalized in a crash on Route 17 on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, police said. A Mercedes SUV was rear-ended by a Toyota Prius at Union Avenue in the northbound lanes of East Rutherford just after 6 a.m., East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. Holy Name EMS responded and transported five people to Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center. Nicks Towing responded and removed both vehicles from the roadway. Injuries were complaints of pain, neck and back as well as an individual with a leg and head laceration.

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'Pretty Stupid:' Maplewood Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lambo Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip 'Pretty Stupid:' Maplewood Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lambo Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip
'Pretty Stupid:' Maplewood Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lambo Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip A New Jersey YouTuber is facing backlash after uploading a video where he was seen driving a Lamborghini at 100 mph in a 35 mph zone — a move he now admits was dangerous and inexcusable. Marques Brownlee, a 30-year-old Maplewood native with 19.6 million YouTube followers, posted the video titled "How My Video Gear is Changing!" on Nov. 11. The clip sparked criticism from viewers who called out his reckless behavior behind the wheel. Brownlee addressed the controversy in an apology on X, saying: "Last video I did something pretty stupid. You might've already seen it, but maybe not, so I'll …

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Second NJ Wildfire In Hours: Firefighters Battle Hainesport Blaze Second NJ Wildfire In Hours: Firefighters Battle Hainesport Blaze
Second NJ Wildfire In Hours: Firefighters Battle Hainesport Blaze Firefighters are gaining ground on the Big Rusty Wildfire, which has burned 40 acres in Hainesport, Burlington County, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Monday evening, Nov. 18. The Hainesport fire is the second to have erupted Monday, the first being the Country Club Wildfire in Lakewood (click here for details on that forest fire). Crews had achieved 20% containment of the fire, which was burning near Bancroft Lane, Cove Court, and Wharton Place. Earlier concerns about 20 threatened structures have been alleviated, with no evacuations reported and no structures currently at risk. R…

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Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: Medford Care Center Faces License Suspension, State Says Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: Medford Care Center Faces License Suspension, State Says
Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: Medford Care Center Faces License Suspension, State Says The New Jersey Department of Health has issued a Notice of Intent to Summarily Suspend the license of Medford Care Center, citing severe violations that pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents, according to officials. The action comes after multiple investigations revealed deficiencies at the long-term care facility, including financial instability, staffing shortages, unsafe equipment, and failure to meet basic standards of care. Key Violations Identified No Full-Time Administrator: The licensed administrator has not been on-site in over six months, leaving day-to-…

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500 Donation Envelopes For Paterson Diocese Are Missing, Foul Play Suspected 500 Donation Envelopes For Paterson Diocese Are Missing, Foul Play Suspected
500 Donation Envelopes For Paterson Diocese Are Missing, Foul Play Suspected Approximately 500 donation envelopes intended for the Paterson Diocese’s Ministries Appeal have gone missing, prompting a law enforcement investigation, church officials said. According to a statement from Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Chief Development Officer Timothy J. Potter, 1,700 envelopes were sent in three packages via FedEx on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31.  The packages containing pledges and gifts from parishioners never arrived at their destination, and the tracking numbers for the packages were never entered into the system. The Diocese believes roughly 500 of th…

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Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor
Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor Three Garfield police officers were injured late Sunday night, Nov. 17, when vehicles fleeing a scene struck two of them and a police SUV over the weekend, authorities said. The incident began around 11:30 p.m. when Garfield officers responded to reports of suspicious individuals wearing masks in the 400 block of River Drive, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said. As officers arrived, they encountered two vehicles fleeing the area. One of the vehicles struck two officers, while the second vehicle collided with an occupied Garfield Police Department SUV, officials said. The injured off…

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