CDC Tracking More Immune-Evasive COVID-19 Variant Growing In Northeast CDC Tracking More Immune-Evasive COVID-19 Variant Growing In Northeast
CDC Tracking More Immune-Evasive Covid-19 Variant Growing In Northeast With more than 300 COVID-19 Omicron sublineages circulating around the globe, a new potentially more contagious variant called XBB is being closely monitored by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). XBB is considered more immune-evasive than other Omicron variants, Chief White House medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said last week. But government officials said they don't think XBB will become a threat at the level of Omicron, which first emerged on the global scene almost exactly a year ago. Though XBB now accounts for just over 3 percent of new cases in t…
Funeral Arrangements Finalized For Beloved Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee Funeral Arrangements Finalized For Beloved Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee
Funeral Arrangements Finalized For Beloved Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee A funeral for a beloved public servant from Bergen County is scheduled for next Monday, Nov. 28. Timothy M. O'Hare -- father, husband, Marine, school board member, county sheriff's officer and much more -- died the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20. He was 50 years old. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at Warner-Wozniak Funeral Home, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church on Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Entombment will follow in Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington…
Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee Timothy O'Hare Always Wanted Best For Others Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee Timothy O'Hare Always Wanted Best For Others
Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee Timothy O'Hare Always Wanted Best For Others If someone tells you that Tim O'Hare was one of a rare breed, believe them. Because they're right. Timothy M. O'Hare -- father, husband, Marine, school board member, Bergen County sheriff's officer and much more -- died the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20. He was 50 years old. O'Hare loved his wife and kids fiercely. He served his country proudly. And he moved through the world with a joy and enthusiasm that nothing -- not even a lengthy, valiant battle against cancer -- could quench. O'Hare, of Waldwick, returned home a week ago Sunday to spend his final days with Lisa, their children, Connor…
DUI Charges Dropped For Defiant NJ Gym Owner: Reports DUI Charges Dropped For Defiant NJ Gym Owner: Reports
DUI Charges Dropped For Defiant NJ Gym Owner: Reports Drunk driving charges against Ian Smith, a former gym owner known for defying state COVID orders, have been dismissed, the New Jersey Globe reports. The charges had dashed Smith's chances of winning a Republican Party primary for the 3rd congressional seat. However, for the next nine months, a municipal court judge ordered Smith to have a breath alcohol ignition interlock device placed on his vehicle, his defense lawyer told NJ Advance Media. The former owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, Smith pleaded guilty to refusing a breathalyzer and careless driving, according to news reports. Th…
Scathing Report Says Nurses At This NJ Hospital Wouldn't Feel Safe Being Treated There Scathing Report Says Nurses At This NJ Hospital Wouldn't Feel Safe Being Treated There
Scathing Report Says Nurses At This NJ Hospital Wouldn't Feel Safe Being Treated There A scathing report released by the largest union representing healthcare workers in New Jersey reveals how nurses feel working at one Jersey Shore hospital — and it's largely not great. It all came to a head for Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center nurses during the pandemic, when they found themselves fighting their employer for protection all while working on the front lines under already stressful conditions, the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) report says. "Working conditions at Jersey Shore University Medical Center during the pandemic led to many …
Sheriff Cureton: Enrollment Open For Bergen Citizens Police Academy Sheriff Cureton: Enrollment Open For Bergen Citizens Police Academy
Sheriff Cureton: Enrollment Open For Bergen Citizens Police Academy Enrollment is open for the 27th class of the Bergen County Citizen’s Police Academy, a 10-week course designed to give residents a working knowledge of law enforcement policies and tactics, Sheriff Anthony Cureton said. Bergen County residents 18 and older are eligible to participate, the sheriff said Wednesday, Sept. 14. “One of the most important components of law enforcement is fostering strong relationships with the community,” Cureton said. “Our Citizen’s Police Academy gives residents first-hand knowledge of the important work police do to enhance public safety and protect Bergen Co…
Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC
Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC The popular Amazon Prime show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is seeking young women to play extras in an upcoming episode shooting in New York City. Actors must be at least 18 years old and will be portraying "upscale society women and uptown girls" in a 1960s Bryn Mawr college reunion scene with Midge Maisel. Here are the requirements: Hair: No fashion colors. No wigs. No weaves. No braids. No undercuts. No ombré or unnatural looking highlights. No roots if hair is colored. Hair must be above the shoulders; it cannot touch the shoulders. If hair touches shoulders, it will need to be cut…
Essex County 'Cop's Cop' Who Lost Both Lungs To COVID Retires From Prosecutor's Office Essex County 'Cop's Cop' Who Lost Both Lungs To COVID Retires From Prosecutor's Office
Essex County 'Cop's Cop' Who Lost Both Lungs To COVID Retires From Prosecutor's Office Edward Negron battled many criminals. But the toughest fight of his life had nothing to do with any bad guys: COVID-19. The sergeant contracted the virus last year and eventually underwent a double-lung transplant. While everything went smoothly, Negron felt it was a good time to retire from a 24-year career in law enforcement. The detective retired from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office last month, and walked out of the office for the very last time on Monday, Aug. 1. Negron walked into a blue wall of detectives, police officers, and prosecutors all clapping, whistling and cheering for …
Jehovah's Witnesses Resume Trademark Door-Knocking For First Time Since Pandemic Jehovah's Witnesses Resume Trademark Door-Knocking For First Time Since Pandemic
Jehovah's Witnesses Resume Trademark Door-Knocking For First Time Since Pandemic Who's there? Jehovah's Witnesses will resume their trademark door-to-door ministry after a two-and-a-half-year suspension due to COVID-19. The Sept. 1 launch kicked off with a global campaign featuring an interactive program for Bible study. The decision to resume their door-to-door ministry marks the complete restoration of all pre- pandemic in-person activities for the nearly 1.3 million Jehovah’s Witnesses in the 12,000 congregations in the United States.  “We believe that the early decision to shut down all in-person activities for more than two years has saved many lives,” s…
'They Might Be Giants' Kicks Off Tour In NJ After Car Crash, COVID 'They Might Be Giants' Kicks Off Tour In NJ After Car Crash, COVID
'They Might Be Giants' Kicks Off Tour In NJ After Car Crash, COVID After a two-year hiatus, "They Might Be Giants" is ready to take the stage again. First stop? Asbury Park. John Flansburgh, who is recovering from a serious car crash, and John Linnell, who is recovering from COVID-19, will take the stage at Asbury Lanes on Aug. 30 and 31. Then, they will hit several other venues along the East Coast before heading out to Minnesota and Illinois. For some 40 years, the band has released numerous albums, covered several genres and even won two Grammys.  “We have a very, very enthusiastic fan base and they were ready to wait to come see us,” Linnell said. “T…
Rooftop Opens At Felina In Ridgewood Rooftop Opens At Felina In Ridgewood
Rooftop Opens At Felina In Ridgewood The rooftop has opened at Felina in Ridgewood after nearly 3.5 years. La Terrazza has its own food and drinks menu and is located on top of the Italian restaurant on East Ridgewood Avenue, initially run by four-star chef Anthony Bucco. Bucco left the restaurant during COVID-19, at which point Flavia Amaral and chef Carlos Valdez, both of Let's Meat in River Vale, took over. La Terrazza seats 85 guests, has a kitchen with a pizza oven, rosé bar, cocktails, and can be transformed into an event space. Felina/Terrazza, 54 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood.
Beware Rampant Monkeypox Myths, Fear Mongering, Fake News, NJ Officials Warn Beware Rampant Monkeypox Myths, Fear Mongering, Fake News, NJ Officials Warn
Beware Rampant Monkeypox Myths, Fear Mongering, Fake News, NJ Officials Warn Myths about monkeypox are spreading much faster than the disease itself, New Jersey officials said in updating a web page dedicated to debunking myths. The viral spread of fake news is “sparking new confusion about the virus among the public,” a review by the Analysis Bureau of the state Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness found. This includes “misleading videos, falsely attributed information and the recycling of COVID-19 conspiracies,” which officials say is “causing dissent.” “As we see an attempt to sow discord in New Jersey and throughout our country through the spread of dis…