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Cecilia Levine

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Police & Fire

Truck Fire Spreads To Brush In Ramsey Ramsey firefighters knocked down a truck fire that spread to nearby brush Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, the department said. The blaze was reported around 6 p.m., prompting Engine 431, Engine 432, and Engine 433 to the scene on Lake Street. First arriving crews confirmed a fully involved truck fire, which they quickly brought under control within minutes, Ramsey fire officials reported. All units operated on scene for approximately one hour before returning to service. No injuries were reported.

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Politics

Former NY Rep Paralyzed After Horse Accident Receiving Treatment At Kessler Institute: Report Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm has been left paralyzed from the chest down after a severe horse-riding accident during a polo tournament, and is being treated in New Jersey, CBS News reports citing a friend of Grimm's. Grimm, age 54, was thrown from his horse in September and is now undergoing treatment at the renowned Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, which has locations in West Orange, Saddle Brook, Chester, and Marlton. Headquartered in West Orange, Kessler is where actor Christopher Reeve was treated following a similar accident in 1995, and was…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Police & Fire

Sweet Dog Survives Severe Abuse, Coatesville Man Sentenced For Animal Cruelty: DA A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to abusing his dog, authorities said. Ava. Chester County DA's Office Curtis Bacon, 34, of Coatesville, was sentenced on Nov. 8 to 13 to 60 months in prison and is ordered to pay restitution for his dog Ava’s veterinary care, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced. Bacon is also permanently banned from owning animals or pets. The investigation began in December 2023, when South Coatesville Police and Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) Animal Protective Services (APS) officers ob…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Business

Shuttered Ringwood Stop & Shop Replaced By New Grocery Store Facing Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp A brand-new grocery store has replaced Stop & Shop in Passaic County, which was among 32 of underperforming stores in the region, and 10 in New Jersey, that closed. The Fresh Grocer, a division of Wakefern operated by the Inserra Family, opened to an enthusiastic crowd at Ringwood’s Fieldstone Park Shopping Center on Friday, Nov. 8. The supermarket’s grand opening saw a strong turnout from the community, who gathered to welcome the new addition to the neighborhood just two weeks after Stop&Shop closed its doors. The Fresh Grocer is set to undergo a multi-million dollar r…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Police & Fire

Unconscious Driver Found With Heroin After Blocking Traffic At Lyndhurst Intersection: Police Police arrested 23-year-old Lyndhurst man on multiple drug charges after he was found unconscious and slumped over the wheel of his car, blocking traffic this week. Austin Gilchrist was unresponsive and slumped over the steering wheel of a Ford Escape with its engine running, when Lyndhurst police were called to DeJessa Bridge just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. When attempts to wake Gilchrist failed, officers forced entry into the vehicle. Upon waking, Gilchrist was assisted out of the car, and officers discovered a wax fold containing heroin, along…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Obituaries

U.S. Army Vet, Freehold Dad Joseph 'Joey' Black Dies, 30 Shock and sadness spread following the death of Freehold's Joseph "Joey" Black, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10 in Jackson, his obituary on the Old Bridge Funeral Home website says. He was 30 years old. Joey proudly served in the US Army from 2014 to 2017, where he was stationed in Korea as a skilled tank operator and member of the Panthers, later receiving an honorable discharge. After his military service, he worked as a trackman for NJ Path Train Union TWU, known for his dedication and camaraderie. A passionate NJ Devils fan, Joey will be remembered as a creative spirit, pa…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Business

Upscale Champagne, Caviar Bar Brings Luxe Dining To American Dream Mall A chic champagne and caviar bar has opened at the American Dream in East Rutherford, giving guests a luxurious new spot to relax between high-end shopping. Isola Bella opened on Thursday, Oct. 31 inside The Avenue. The bar offers an elegant menu filled with fresh seafood and sparkling drinks. The menu features jumbo shrimp cocktails, oysters, caviar selections, pastrami smoked salmon, and smoked sea bass, among other upscale bites. Alcoholic options include champagne and sparkling wine, along with a selection of wines by the glass or bottle and hand-crafted cocktails. Non-alcoh…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Police & Fire

Prospect Park Ex-Con Charged In Deadly Attack Near Times Square A New Jersey man recently released from prison has been arrested and charged with murder after a young Manhattan woman died from injuries sustained in an assault, according to the NYPD. Leslie Torres, 23, was walking on West 46th Street near 8th Avenue when she was attacked by Jaheem Warren, 33, of Prospect Park, on Tuesday, Oct. 29 around 1:35 p.m., according to NBC and the NYPD. Torres was left unconscious on the sidewalk in front of the Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel, NBC says. Torres, who lived on West 45th Street, was in critical condition when she arrived at Mount Sinai W…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Traffic

13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On Turnpike In Runnemede: Report Thirteen people were hurt in a crash on the NJ Turnpike involving a bus carrying military personnel, 6abc reports. The passenger bus had broke down was heading north and was in the right lane and right shoulder when it was struck by a tractor trailer just before 1 p.m. at milepost 25.6 in Runnemede, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. "There were multiple non-life-threatening injuries of occupants on the bus and the driver of the tractor-trailer," Lebron said. Among those injured were 12 people on the bus, which was coming from Maryland, according to 6abc. No further details…

by Chris Spiker & Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

Police & Fire

Police Urge Residents Not To Call 911 Over Smoke From Jennings Creek Wildfire The Jennings Creek Wildfire has burned more than 2,200 acres across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY, and shifting winds are blowing smoke into surrounding areas. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in collaboration with New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation, is leading efforts to bring the fire under control. As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, the fire spans 2,283 acres in New Jersey and is 30% contained. Two residential structures in New Jersey and eight historic structures in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District are under threat. No evacuations have been ordered at thi…

by Cecilia Levine

11/13/2024

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