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Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage
Off-Duty NJ Transit Cop, Firefighter Rescues Motorists From Parkway Wreckage An off-duty New Jersey Transit police officer who is also a firefighter helped rescue two motorists trapped in wrecked vehicles, including one pinned beneath a vehicle leaking fuel, after a three-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. Officer Jake Kallman was driving near Exit 123 in Sayreville on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, when he came upon the crash and immediately pulled over to help, NJ Transit Police said. The crash happened around 4:46 p.m. in the southbound lanes near milepost 125.3, when a Ford pickup truck struck the center concrete barrier before hitting a Toy…

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Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title
Teaneck Election Shakeup Could Cost Mayor His Title Editor's Note: The following results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are unofficial and remain subject to certification. Official results are expected Dec. 3. Teaneck Mayor Mark Schwartz wasn't on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, but the results of the Township Council election could ultimately cost him his title. Unlike many New Jersey towns, Teaneck voters don't directly elect their mayor. Instead, the seven-member Township Council chooses one of its own members to serve as mayor during a reorganization held every two years. And with three newcomers poised to join the council in January, th…
Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race
Just 2 Votes Separate Candidates In Nail-Biter Ramsey Mayoral Race Editor's Note: The following results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election are unofficial and remain subject to certification. Official results are expected Dec. 3. Just two votes separate the candidates in Ramsey's mayoral race following the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Democrat Angelo R. LaManna Jr. received 3,247 votes, or 49.99%, while Republican Mayor Deirdre A. Dillon received 3,245 votes, or 49.96%, according to unofficial election results. Three write-in candidates received one vote each, bringing the total to 6,495 votes. LaManna is a retired Ramsey police sergeant who spent nearly 30 y…
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean, Flips NJ's 7th Congressional District It's back to blue for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat and former Navy helicopter pilot, has defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., following a monthslong absence from Congress, Decision Desk HQ, a leading provider of election results, projected just after 9:45 p.m. The healthcare executive defeated the two-term incumbent in one of New Jersey's most closely watched congressional races on Tuesday, Nov. 3, leading Kean by more than 53,000 votes with 76% counted as of 9:46 p.m., according to Decision Desk HQ.  Bennett had 145,664 votes (60.30…
10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close
10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close From crowded council contests to battles for mayor, voters across Bergen County are deciding who will lead their towns on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Several municipalities have contested mayoral races, while others have more candidates than available council seats. Here are 10 local races to watch as polls close: Teaneck Nine candidates are competing for four Township Council seats, including two incumbents seeking reelection. Deputy Mayor Denise Belcher and Council Member Hillary Goldberg are running to retain their seats, according to the township's website. The other candidates a…

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This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: NJSP Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: NJSP Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: NJSP
Florida Man Attacks Troopers, EMS Worker After Route 80 Crash: Njsp A 32-year-old Florida man who crashed into a divider on Route 80 repeatedly tried to punch state troopers and assaulted an EMS worker who responded to help him, authorities said. Shamek Maynard, of Ocala, FL, was behind the wheel of a vehicle that crashed on Route 80 west near milepost 62.3 in Saddle Brook around 1:02 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. When troopers arrived, Maynard was sitting in the driver's seat and ignoring their commands, Postorino said. Troopers tried to remove him from the vehicle to get him medical attention, but…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue
What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Vice President JD Vance is pointing to one issue as the driving force behind Republicans’ midterm losses, challenging his party to confront why voters turned away. In a post on X, Vance blamed the war with Iran for Republican defeats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, elections. He argued the central problem was voters switching sides, not Republicans failing to turn out. Vance said campaign analysts saw encouraging turnout figures, but many people who supported the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 ultimately voted for Democrats. “There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why tha…