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Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Jahnan Rahimpour was wise beyond his years. At just 14 years old, the Edgewater native was already an activist who was passionate about volunteering and did so often. His most recent volunteer work was at the Leonia Library and at the Bergen County Rowing Academy, developing skills of newcomers at Overpeck Park. Fluent in Farsi, Jahnan was proud of his Persian heritage and was thrilled to visit his parents' native country of Iran this summer for his aunt's wedding. It was during that trip, though, that joy turned to tragedy for Jahnan's family. Or as his mother, Asal, says: "The weddi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
HEROES: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car HEROES: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car
Heroes: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car Civilians teamed up with police to rescue a teenage girl who was struck and pinned beneath a vehicle Tuesday in North Bergen's Racetrack neighborhood, witnesses said. The victim, believed to be 15, was struck near a bus stop at the corner of Palisade Plaza and Woodcliff Avenue outside James J. Braddock Park shortly before 4:30 p.m. May 14, they said. Citizens with floor jacks assisted township police in lifting the vehicle and getting her out. An ambulance took her to the trauma center at Hackensack University Medical Center.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing? River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing?
River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing? River Edge residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10-11 a.m. THE NUMBER: (201) 414-6021 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects" of the department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, River Edge Police Chief Michael Walker…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Hoboken Reveals Concept Designs On New Park, Residents Urged To Vote On Favorites Hoboken Reveals Concept Designs On New Park, Residents Urged To Vote On Favorites
Hoboken Reveals Concept Designs On New Park, Residents Urged To Vote On Favorites What do you want to see at 800 Monroe Resiliency Park?  Pickle-ball courts? An Olympic size swimming pool? Picnic arenas? Now is your chance to weigh in. The City of Hoboken unveiled a survey on Friday, April 14 to gather feedback on three designs for the park.  The results of the survey will be used by the design team to refine the park and create two new designs to be introduced later in the summer. Residents have until Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. to vote on the survey. The first design features a playground, walking paths, two tennis courts with eight pickle-ball courts, a d…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
New River Edge Police Chief Brings Fresh, Effective Approach To Serving, Protecting New River Edge Police Chief Brings Fresh, Effective Approach To Serving, Protecting
New River Edge Police Chief Brings Fresh, Effective Approach To Serving, Protecting River Edge Police Chief Michael Walker has been the borough’s top cop for barely a year, but he's already made huge strides in refitting his department. People who hear "reorganization" often worry about the effect on taxes. Walker made sure to take care of that. Shortly after becoming chief last May, the new chief addressed promotions and additions.  At first, he worked with the mayor and council to bring back the captain’s position, which had remained vacant for more than 20 years. Capt. Craig Casey has been in the job since last September. Once he had that move completed, Walker back-…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Bergen Tech Students Make Donated Humvee Street Legal For Hackensack Police Department Bergen Tech Students Make Donated Humvee Street Legal For Hackensack Police Department
Bergen Tech Students Make Donated Humvee Street Legal For Hackensack Police Department Doing their part for public safety, a group of students in the Bergen County Technical School Basic Auto Body Class helped convert a donated Humvee to join the Hackensack Police Department’s fleet. The vehicles are used for high-water rescues in the city – which have been happening more frequently with the increased rainfall this year. The latest addition brings the department’s total to three and comes from Fort Dix through the LESO 1033 Program. “The students painted the vehicle as part of a school project for us,” said Officer Frank R. McCall, a traffic investigator with the department.…

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by Jerry DeMarco