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'Frightened Faces': Sen. Cory Booker In Israel Describes Horror During Surprise Hamas Attacks
US Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is safe, but he'll never be able to shake the horror he saw this weekend.
The Harrington Park, New Jersey native posted a YouTube video, his backdrop the Old City in Jerusalem, on Sunday, Oct. 8.
Booker said he was jogging in Jerusalem on Saturday, Oct. 7, when he got an urgent call from his chief of staff, telling him to get back to the hotel immediately: Israel was under attack.
Hamas, which controls Gaza, launched a surprise attack on Israel, wounding thousands and killing hundreds in the longtime conflict.
“Citizens of Israel," Israeli P…
Woman Killed, Suspect Seized At Bergen County Industrial Building
A Harrington Park warehouse worker killed a Fair Lawn mom with a ball peen hammer at an international bicycle distributor in Northvale, authorities said.
Christian Giron, 24, was quickly taken into custody after the body of co-worker Jeanette Willem, 43, was found at Jamis Bikes at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Giron is charged with murder, weapons offenses and hindering arrest.
The killing came less than 24 hours before another, this one in Little Ferry, and was the third of fourth homicides reported in Bergen County in 10 days (SEE: Man Stabbed Dea…
Memorial Service Set For Bergen Police Veteran, 51, Who Loved Intensely, Had Everyone's Back
He was as strong as he was emotional. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always had a special smile and knowing look to go with an immense kindness for others.
That’s what many will remember when they gather in Van Saun Park this Thursday for a memorial service for River Edge Police Detective Sgt. Chris Cheevers.
Cheevers, who died last week at 51, “intensely loved those who survive him,” his obituary says, “especially his wife Tara, his five children Avery, Katie, Joseph, Owen, and Kiersten, his siblings and cousins, their extended families and the many friends he made over his lifetime i…
Top-Tier Lottery Scratch-Offs Sold At These 12 North Jersey Retailers
Several North Jersey retailers sold top-tier New Jersey Lottery scratch-off tickets.
Players claimed more than $101.9 million in prizes last month.
Below is a listing of the top prizes over $10,000 won for the month, sold at a dozen retailers in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and Essex counties.
BERGEN COUNTY:
Harrington News, Harrington Park: $250,000 Crossword
Quick Mart, Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah: $20,000 Crossword
Xtra-Tel, Fairview: $10,000 Bonus
ESSEX COUNTY:
Crosstown Liquors, Newark: $100,000 Bingo Bonus Square
QuickChek, Springfield Avenue, Maple…
Hometown Hero: Top Bass Fishing Pro Returns To Show Harrington Park Scouts The Angles
A group of Boy Scouts from Harrington Park out for a Father’s Day fishing derby are getting guidance from one of the best.
Borough native Lucas Bogosian, 24, began fishing as a 3-year-old in his backyard at the same Pondside Park lake before becoming one of the top anglers in the country – and one of New Jersey’s few bass pros.
Last year, he fished both the Bass Masters Opens as well as the Costa Series, eventually finishing in the nation’s top 20.
It’s brought him major sponsors – among them, the Blaster Corporation, Mercury Marine, KICKER Audio, Applebee’s, REZ Restoration Drink, Ardent…
