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Windows Broken, Rescues Made In Major New Year's Eve Passaic Fire, Mayor Says
A serious fire broke out on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2024, engulfing an apartment building in Passaic, city officials said.
The blaze prompted dramatic rescues as firefighters worked tirelessly, breaking windows to help trapped residents escape at the corner of Madison and Gregory Streets in Passaic, according to Mayor Hector Lora.
“Rescues are ongoing,” Lora said. “Windows are being broken open so people can get out.”
Several individuals were transported to local hospitals and treated for smoke inhalation, Lora said. Emergency crews remained on the scene late into the night to bring …
Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine: Fair Lawn Police Make Holiday DWI Arrests
Fair Lawn Police reported several arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during December 2024, highlighting their commitment to roadway safety over the holiday season.
According to the blotter released on Jan. 1, 2025, the following DWI incidents were reported in December:
On Dec. 6, at 8:18 p.m., Officer Matthew Heron responded to a motor vehicle crash near Saddle River Road and Wyckoff Terrace. The driver, Kendrick I. Martinez-Pollard, 28, of Paramus, failed a roadside sobriety test and was found in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was charged with DWI, possession o…
Meet NJ's First Babies Of 2025, Including The First, Born At Stroke Of Midnight
As fireworks lit up the sky to ring in the new year, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center had its own reason to celebrate—a tiny, precious one.
The first baby of 2025, Cataleya Lopez, made her grand entrance at the stroke of midnight, kicking off the new year with joy and hope.
Born to proud parents Julissa and Manfer Lopez of Neptune City, Cataleya weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces. She is the fourth child in the Lopez family to be welcomed into the world at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
“This is the perfect way to start the new year,” said Robert C. Garrett, …
