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Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City
Raid Uncovers Illegal Breeding Operation: 7 Dogs, 5 Exotic Reptiles In Jersey City Seven dogs and five reptiles were rescued from an illegal breeding facility uncovered during a multi-agency investigation in Jersey City, authorities said. The Jersey City Municipal Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the Health and Human Services Department, Zoning officials, and Jersey City Police, executed an administrative warrant that led to the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation, according to spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. Among the animals rescued were seven mixed-breed pitbulls and five exotic reptiles, including a large Columbian boa constrictor, a Savann…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Long Island Pitbull Concert (VIDEO) 'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Long Island Pitbull Concert (VIDEO)
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Long Island Pitbull Concert (Video) Worlds collided at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island earlier this month when Pitbull brought out Jon Bon Jovi to Wantagh. Footage of the New Jersey rocker's performance of "It's My Life" alongside Mr. 305 on Thursday, Sept. 12 has been going viral on TikTok, where fans went nuts for the collaboration no one saw coming at the Party After Dark Tour. "Can they drop this remix on Spotify please?" one fan commented on a clip with 1.1M views. "Insane crossover episode," another said. A comment on a different clip with more than 1.9M views said, "Most unexpected collab I didn't know I…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Holds Ex-Employer Hostage, Threatens To Have His Pit Bull Attack In Bergen County: Cops Man Holds Ex-Employer Hostage, Threatens To Have His Pit Bull Attack In Bergen County: Cops
Man Holds Ex-Employer Hostage, Threatens To Have His Pit Bull Attack In Bergen County: Cops A Rockland County man is being held in the Bergen County jail after police said he held his former employer and coworkers hostage, demanding money and threatening them with his dog. Police were called to a business suite on Broad Street in Norwood around 1:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, where Wayne Gordon, of New City, NY had come in with his pit bull, removed the dog's muzzle, and threatened to have the dog attack them if they didn't pay him $7,000 that he claimed he was owed, Norwood Police Chief Christopher Federici said. Gordon also threatened to kill the people in the room and to send people…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Who Dumped Pitbull On North Bergen Street? Who Dumped Pitbull On North Bergen Street?
Who Dumped Pitbull On North Bergen Street? Authorities are working to determine who dumped a pitbull on a street in North Bergen. The neutered, male dog was dumped by a person in a Black GMC truck on 1505-52nd street North Bergen, the New Jersey Humane Society said. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective J Vangelokos at 201-392-2100. All calls will be kept confidential.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home 'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home
'Beacon Of Hope': Starving Dog Wandering Streets Of Paterson Finds Forever Home The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) and Jersey Pits rescue are celebrating the recovery and rescue of Reese -- a neglected and emaciated pitbull they say inspired a movement. Reese was found wandering the streets of Paterson “completely helpless” on a frigid December night, RBARI Executive Director Megan Brinster said. Weighing just 17 pounds, the pup was emaciated and on the verge of death. After making a full recovery at the shelter, Reese is enjoying life in her new forever home. From rides in the car and walks in the park to playing with puzzles and relaxing with a peanut butt…

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by Valerie Musson
Events
Pitbull, Akon Performing At Jersey City’s 4th Of July Fest Pitbull, Akon Performing At Jersey City’s 4th Of July Fest
Pitbull, Akon Performing At Jersey City’s 4th Of July Fest Jersey City’s sixth-annual Fourth of July Festival will feature musical performances by Pitbull and Jersey City and Newark native Akon, the city announced Monday. The festivities kick off at noon at the Exchange Place Plaza and end at 10. Fireworks will be launched from barges in the Hudson River, with the New York skyline as backdrop. “We set the bar high last year bringing in Snoop Dogg as our headline performance, and we expect to impress, yet again, with this year’s entertainment lineup,” said Mayor Steve Fulop. "The headline performance and fireworks conclude a day of fun for thousa…

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by Paul Milo