Newark's Ironbound Grieves Loss Of Beloved Young Police Officer Newark's Ironbound Grieves Loss Of Beloved Young Police Officer
Newark's Ironbound Grieves Loss Of Beloved Young Police Officer TRIBUTE: Portuguese Americans in Newark's Ironbound are reeling from the death of a beloved community police officer who devoted a great deal of his life to helping children. Ricardo Barbosa, 29, of Belleville was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Bell Street home off White Oak Terrace shortly before 11:30 p.m. Friday, according to multiple reports. Belleville officers conducted CPR on Barbosa, who responders said died a short time later. "What can you say about an overall great guy whose love for his community showed in his actions every day?" the Portuguese American Police A…
'We Will Work Tirelessly:' Family Of Warren County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Gets Lawyer 'We Will Work Tirelessly:' Family Of Warren County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Gets Lawyer
'We Will Work Tirelessly:' Family Of Warren County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Gets Lawyer The family of a Warren County woman who was killed in a crash with a dump truck earlier this month has retained a lawyer. Mary Ann Boatman, 69, of Great Meadows, was killed in a head-on crash with a dump truck on Route 521 in Hope Township on Thursday, Aug. 4, DailyVoice.com reported. A Kenworth dump truck was heading northbound when it crossed the double-yellow line and sideswiped a Grumman Allied LLV U.S. Mail vehicle heading southbound at milepost .68 near Dogwood Drive before continuing north and hitting Boatman’s Honda CRV head-on, authorities said. A 1970 graduate of Hackettstown Hi…
NJ Hooters Girls Bring Joy To School Children In Bahamas (PHOTOS) NJ Hooters Girls Bring Joy To School Children In Bahamas (PHOTOS)
NJ Hooters Girls Bring Joy To School Children In Bahamas (Photos) Hooters Girls brought school supplies and lots of joy to schoolchildren during a recent trip to the Bahamas. The eight girls — who hailed from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island — distributed coloring books, crayons, sunglasses and toiletries to students at Gateway Christian Academy in Bimini. Hooters Girls interacting with students at Gateway Christian Academy in BiminiCourtesy of Ilona Wolpin The girls spent time with the kids while on location for their 2023 Hooters Calendar shoot. The girls said they enjoyed the opportunity to give back to the community. “Bringing …
'Invincible' Harrison Firefighter Who Served In US Marines, Law Enforcement Dies 'Invincible' Harrison Firefighter Who Served In US Marines, Law Enforcement Dies
'Invincible' Harrison Firefighter Who Served In US Marines, Law Enforcement Dies Vincent Doffont spent much of his life serving and protecting his country as a U.S. Marine and, later, his community in Hudson County as a sheriff's officer, police officer and firefighter. Doffont, 37, died suddenly this weekend, leaving those who knew him in shock and profound grief. "He was one of the hardest men I have ever met," wrote friend Blake Upton. "I always thought of him as invincible." Doffont, indeed, seemed indestructible as a football running back, defensive back and placekicked for the St. Mary's High School Gaels from 1999 through 2002. He was praised for his "speed, s…
'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives 'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives
'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives The Stars & Stripes were raised and then lowered to half-staff in honor of a tow truck-driving first responder from Bergen County who was taken off life support this weekend after being gravely injured while responding to a call. Robert Thornton, 31, of Ridgefield Park, was officially pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, loved ones said. Even in death, Thornton "will now save many lives," Moonachie First Aid & Rescue Squad Lt. Chris Yuhasz said. Thornton's organs were harvested following a solemn ceremony Sunday that drew a large cr…
Beloved Saddle Brook Teacher, Philanthropist Laid To Rest Beloved Saddle Brook Teacher, Philanthropist Laid To Rest
Beloved Saddle Brook Teacher, Philanthropist Laid To Rest TRIBUTE: Whenever a cause needed attention in Saddle Brook -- and beyond -- a familiar face inevitably turned up. It’s why news of the death of one of the township’s most popular educators this week stung so deeply. It’s also why Mayor Robert White proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 15 "Howard Weinberg Day" in Saddle Brook. Weinberg, a multi-faceted Fair Lawn native with a multi-faceted life, died on Sunday. He was being interred at Americus Cemetery in Saddle Brook on Wednesday following a 1 p.m. funeral service at Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel on Route 4. Many in town -- parents as well as s…
Trio Charged With Murdering College-Bound Paterson Honor Student, 18 Trio Charged With Murdering College-Bound Paterson Honor Student, 18
Trio Charged With Murdering College-Bound Paterson Honor Student, 18 Three men were each charged with murder in a street shooting that killed an innocent college-bound honor student from Paterson as he carried in his grandmother’s groceries. Jaquin Williams and Jahed Jones, both 19 of Paterson, and Kahaz D. Heron, 18, of Clifton remained held in the Passaic County Jail following an intense and furious investigation into the slaying of 18-year-old Robert Cuadra. Cuadra was struck by a bullet that was among no fewer than 16 rounds that authorities said were fired on Godwin Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Responding officers found the mortally wounded teen o…
Retired PA Police Lieutenant Killed In Hunting Accident, Report Says Retired PA Police Lieutenant Killed In Hunting Accident, Report Says
Retired PA Police Lieutenant Killed In Hunting Accident, Report Says A man was fatally shot while bear hunting on Saturday, according to a report by Erie News Now citing the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The shooting, which was initially called into authorities as a cardiac arrest, happened on Pennsylvania State Game Lands 197 property in Columbus Township, Warren County, just afternoon, according to the outlet.  Gary R. Hunt, 64, of Corry, was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet says. Hunt's 42-year-old hunting partner was crossing a creek when he fell on his .270 rifle shooting Hunt in the abdomen, according to the report. Hunt was a police lieu…
Vandals Damage Mahwah Girl Scout's Little Free Library, DPW Comes To Rescue Vandals Damage Mahwah Girl Scout's Little Free Library, DPW Comes To Rescue
Vandals Damage Mahwah Girl Scout's Little Free Library, DPW Comes To Rescue Mahwah residents beamed proudly as a township Girl Scout unveiled the Little Free Library she'd designed in a local park late last month. They were equally distressed when someone vandalized it this past weekend. Township DPW workers came to the rescue, though, repairing Ishika Ranka's creation for Mahwah Troop 95829 at Continental Soldiers Field. The doorknob of the birdhouse-sized depository had been ripped off, along with part of the shingled roof, Mayor Jim Wysocki said. Public works employees were "quick to lend a hand and repair the damage," however, the mayor said. "They're the be…
Local Dads Erase Graffiti In Kids' Playground In Mahwah Local Dads Erase Graffiti In Kids' Playground In Mahwah
Local Dads Erase Graffiti In Kids' Playground In Mahwah UPDATE: James Burns III was glad that township officials planned to erase graffiti sprayed throughout a children's playground in Mahwah. He just didn't want to wait. So Burns and Andrew Kazella, a fellow sales associate at Keller Williams Realty in Ridgewood, got to work Saturday in Winter's Park. "I was very disheartened to see my daughters favorite park defaced by vandals," Burns said. "Not only do we work in this community but we also live here and want to make it a safe, clean, and accessible place for all." "Something really special happened today," said Mayor James Wysocki, who offe…
Volunteer Carpenters Begin Reviving Paramus Firehouse Volunteer Carpenters Begin Reviving Paramus Firehouse
Volunteer Carpenters Begin Reviving Paramus Firehouse Paramus' bravest are getting a welcome assist from a group of benevolent tradesmen in renovating one of their firehouses. Members of The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 253 who volunteered their services began this past weekend by installing new drywall in the second-floor meeting room and staircase leading to it at the Company 1 firehouse. Volunteer members of the International Union of Painters and Tapers District Council 711 Local 1976 will join the carpenters next in taping and finishing the drywall.  Local 253 has a long history of volunteering to help a…
Charges Filed In Auto Death Of Beloved Clifton Icon Charges Filed In Auto Death Of Beloved Clifton Icon
Charges Filed In Auto Death Of Beloved Clifton Icon Grieving loved ones prepared to bury a beloved Clifton icon as authorities announced that charges had been filed against the driver who struck and killed 81-year-old "marathon man" Marinus Lalumia. The driver, Ibrahim Jadallah, 21, remained held in the Passaic County Jail pending a first appearance Thursday in Central Judicial Processing Court in Paterson, authorities announced.  He's charged with death by auto, otherwise known as vehicular manslaughter, they said. Jadallah was behind the wheel of a speeding 2017 Honda HR-V that struck Lalumia as he crossed Hazel Street, a few doors down …