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Police & Fire
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions
Firefighters are battling a 19-acre brush fire that erupted Thursday night, Nov. 7, on the cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park. Visible from across the Hudson River, the blaze has turned the scenic cliffs into an intense battle zone, with flames licking at the steep, rocky terrain and sending plumes of smoke billowing into the evening sky. The fire, fueled by dry brush and challenging cliffside conditions, remains only 30% contained as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews from Fort Lee, Englewood, Ridgefield, Leonia, Edgewater, and more have jo…
News
These Over-The-Counter Decongestants Don't Work, FDA Says
A common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines should be removed from the market because it doesn’t work, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. This follows an extensive review that found the drug ineffective for treating nasal congestion. Oral phenylephrine, widely marketed in cold and allergy medications, has been in use for decades as a go-to nasal decongestant. However, an FDA review, backed by last year’s unanimous recommendation from the Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee, found that phenylephrine in oral form does not deliver effective conge…
Politics
Trump Names NJ's 'Ice Maiden' Susie Wiles Chief Of Staff
President-elect Donald J. Trump has appointed New Jersey native Susan "Susie" Summerall Wiles, the campaign manager of his successful 2024 presidential campaign, as his White House Chief of Staff, according to an announcement made Thursday, Nov. 7. It marks a historic milestone as she will become the first woman to hold the position in US history. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in the press release. “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, an…
Business
Restaurant Visionary Behind Riverfront Hotspots Brings Luxe Dining Experience To Weehawken
Renowned restaurateur Jeremy Casilli is bringing his latest venture, DRIFT Restaurant & Bar, to Weehawken’s thriving Lincoln Harbor district. Promising an immersive dining experience that combines culinary artistry with captivating views of the Manhattan skyline, DRIFT is taking reservations and is set to open on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Casilli, a leading figure in the restaurant industry and mastermind behind popular hotspots like Hudson & Co. in Jersey City and Pier 115 in Edgewater, designed DRIFT to create a unique, unforgettable experience for guests. The 17,000-square…
Police & Fire
Grenade Discovered In Jersey City Garage
A grenade was discovered in a garage in Jersey City on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6, authorities said. At 11:03 a.m., police were called to Belmont Avenue after a person found the grenade while cleaning out their garage, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The JCPD’s Emergency Service Unit responded and determined the grenade was real, Wallace-Scalfione said. ESU determined it was a hollowed-out novelty grenade body, Wallace-Scalfione said. The item was taken back to ESU headquarters, where it was X-rayed and cleared for potential hazards b…
Business
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Police & Fire
Union City Man Made Sexual Contact With 6-Year-Old: Prosecutor
A 48-year-old Union City man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6 with making sexual contact with a 6-year-ol girl earlier this year, authorities said. Edgar Fernando-Gomez made sexual contact with the girl in May at a residence in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The victim was known to Fernando-Gomez, authorities said. Fernando-Gomez was charged with sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Suarez said. He was arrested at his residence and transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance, Suarez …
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (
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The body of a 19-year-old Edgewater man was recovered from the base of the cliff near Rockefeller Lookout on the Palisades Interstate Parkway after police said he was reported missing by his family on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police were alerted around 5 p.m. by Edgewater police after a cell phone ping traced the young man’s location to the scenic lookout point in Englewood Cliffs, PIP Police Lt. Raymond E. Walter said in a release. Walter added that concerned family members, who had last seen him that morning, revealed he had a history of depression and had …
Business
Amazon Fresh Opens In Woodland Park Bringing High-Tech Grocery Shopping To Route 46
Shoppers in Woodland Park have a new grocery destination: Amazon Fresh. The high-tech grocery chain opened its 59,000-square-foot store on Thursday morning, Nov. 7 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Plaza 46 shopping center on Route 46. The location, taking over the former Fairway Market that closed in 2020, brings a fresh approach to grocery shopping, blending convenience with innovation in a store designed for a seamless shopping experience. From fresh produce to gourmet items and everyday essentials, Amazon Fresh promises quality and affordability. But it's the store’s cutting-…
Police & Fire
Five Arrested After $7K In Ecstasy, Coke, Heroin, Meth Seized: Essex County Prosecutor
Five people were arrested after multiple raids in Hudson, Essex and Union counties last month uncovered $7,000 in illegal drugs, authorities said. The raids, which took place Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31, were the result of a four-month investigation and targeted individuals believed to be involved in the distribution of controlled substances, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said. Recovered in the raids were approximately 27 grams of heroin, 20 vials of cocaine and crack cocaine, 84 Ecstasy pills, Oxycodone and Xanax pills as well as drug packaging paraphernali…
Police & Fire
Two Men Smashed Windshields, Tossed Urine At Cops: Jersey City Police
Two men were arrested and charged on Sunday, Nov. 3 after they smashed six windshields in Jersey City and later threw urine on a cop, authorities said. At 2:45 a.m., officer heard a loud bag and began pursuing two men on foot, quickly apprehending, Isman Coyoy Cahuex, a 20-year-old Newark resident and Isaiah Drouet, a 22-year-old Jersey City resident, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The two men were observed jumping on top of a North Patrol vehicle damaging the front windshield, Wallace-Scalfione said. In total, approximately 6 vehicles sustained wind…
Police & Fire
Guttenberg Man Arrested For Serial 9-1-1 Calls Damaged Apartment Complex: Police
A 34-year-old Guttenberg man was arrested and charged for the second time this month, this time with causing thousands of dollars in damage to an apartment complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, authorities said. At 10:54 p.m., officers responded to Galaxy Towers for a report of fire alarms activated and were informed there was a partially dressed man, Alfredo Gonzalez, running from the 26th floor to the 20th floor, behaving erratically, Guttenberg police said. Officers made their way to the 26th floor and heard loud screaming and banging, which led them to the 20th floor, police …
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 5 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $303M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $303 million with a $141.8 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 02-24-25-52-58 with a Mega Ball of 09 and a Megaplier of 2X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There are …
Police & Fire
Hillside Resident Convicted Of Killing Man After Multiple Drive-By Shootings: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old Hillside man was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday, Nov. 1. for shooting and eventually killing Quamir Nelson in two different drive-by shootings i 2021. On April 7, 2021, Nelson was sitting in his car when he was shot and critically injured by Justen Couram on the 200 block of Pomona Avenue, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II said. Minutes after the shooting, a vehicle driven by Couram and occupied by three other individuals was stopped by Newark police, Stephens said. Officers discovered a weapon that was later determined to have been used in t…
Business
Italian Deli, Bakery Closing After 50 Years In Hoboken
It's the end of an era for a deli in Hoboken. Losurdo Brothers, Tony's Bakery, will be closing permanently on Sunday, Dec. 8, the deli shared on Instagram. "It has been an incredible 50 years serving the people of Hoboken and beyond," the deli wrote. "To our loyal customers and supporters - Thank you. Your belief and trust in us have been the driving force behind our every step. We are so very proud to have been a part of your family gatherings holidays, special events and daily lives. While this chapter ends, we are grateful for the friendshi…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 6 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $75M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Nov. 6 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $75 million with a $35.4 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 12-17-37-58-62 with a Powerball of 04 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, w…
Police & Fire
Weehawken Pilot, Bayonne Passenger OK After Landing Gear Fails Mid-Flight
A plane carrying two people skidded off the runway at the Essex County Airport on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 after its landing gear failed, Fairfield police said. The flight began at Essex County Airport but was cut short about six miles out when the pilot noticed electrical issues, Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna said. The pilot, a 58-year-old Weehawken man, immediately turned back toward the airport, but due to the electrical malfunction, the landing gear failed to deploy, causing the plane to skid off the runway upon landing around 5:35 p.m., according to Manna. The 2011 Baron…
Politics
'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has addressed the nation for the first time after losing the 2024 Presidential Election to Donald Trump at her alma mater, Howard University. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for not what we voted for," the vice president said. "but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright." Harris urged her supporters to keep fighting before saying, "We must accept the results of this election." The veep said that she spoke to Trump and congratulated him on his victory, "and told him we will help him …
Weather
Rafael Becomes Hurricane With 115 MPH Winds: Future Path Has Pair Of Possibilities
Tropical Storm Rafael has now become a hurricane, with its projected path now uncertain. It made landfall in western Cuba as a major Category 3 storm in Cuba late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6, with life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force winds, and destructive waves reported, along with 115 mph winds. Tropical storm conditions are then possible in the Florida Keys late in the day Wednesday and Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said. It could then extend to areas of the southeast US toward the end of the week, on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. Ano…
Police & Fire
Queens Man Gets 15 Years For Fatally Shooting Jersey City Teen: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to 15 years in prison in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Jersey City boy in 2022. In February 2022, Jersey City police responded to 112 Myrtle Ave. and found Devin Bryant, suffering from a gunshot wound, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital that evening, Suarez said. Justin Goris was 17 at the time he fatally shot Bryant and was charged as a juvenile before being tried as an adult, Suarez said. He pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter in July, Suarez said.
Politics
New Jersey Dramatically Shifts Right In 2024 Presidential Election
The rightward shift of the country in the 2024 presidential election happened right in the Garden State. Vice President Kamala Harris defeated President-Elect Donald Trump in New Jersey, 51% to 47% with 94% of the results in, which marks a 12-point shift from 2020, when President Joe Biden defeated Trump, 57% to 41%. Trump had the best performance by a Republican in New Jersey since George W. Bush earned 46% of the vote in 2004, the last time Republicans won the popular vote. Bergen County saw a 13-point shift from 2020, with Harris carrying the affluent suburban county by only three…
Lifestyle
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey
Tim Matheson, who starred in the comedy classic "Animal House" is ready to tell his story. Matheson is signing copies of his new book, "Damn Glad to Meet You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. In his seven-decade career, Matheson has worked in both movies and TV, and tells stories about working with Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin, according to a synopsis. Matheson also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing and his time on "The West Wing" according to a synopsis. For more information on the signing, click…
Police & Fire
Newark First Responders Rescue Man From Passaic River: Police
A 23-year-old man was rescued after falling into the Passaic River in Newark on Saturday, Nov. 2, authorities said. At 10:22 p.m., first responders went to the Passaic River at Jersey Street and Raymond Boulevard on a call of a man in the water, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The victim was safely rescued and transported to University Hospital for treatment, Fragé said. He is reportedly in stable condition, Fragé said.
Politics
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States
Crucial triumphs in the key battleground states have lifted former President Donald Trump back to the White House. The 78-year-old Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris just before dawn on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Trump has been projected to win all three "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With big additional wins in North Carolina and Georgia, he has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the presidency, becoming the first president who will serve non-consecutive terms since former Democratic New York Gov. Grover…
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community
Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. She was 52 years old. Hudson County View shared a statement from Jen's husband, Joe Giattino: "I am heartbroken to share that my beloved wife, Jen—the love of my life and mother of our three children—passed away suddenly. She was not only an incredible mother but also a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about this community,” her husband Joe Giattino said in a statement. “Jen’s unwavering commitment, kindness, and passion touched so many lives here in Hoboken. We are devastated by …
Politics
Breaking
: Kamala Harris Wins New Jersey, AP Calls
New Jersey remains a blue state in the 2024 Presidential Election. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris won the Garden State, the Associated Press called at approximately 8:30 p.m., 30 minutes after polls closed. Harris won 54% of votes while Trump garnered 44.
Politics
Andy Kim Wins Senate Race Replacing Bob Menendez
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., won the election to the United States Senate, defeating Republican challenger Curtis Bashaw. BREAKING: Kamala Harris Wins New Jersey The Associated Press made Kim's call Tuesday, Nov. 5 just as polls closed at 8 p.m. Kim will be filling the seat left vacant following the resignation of former Sen. Rob Menendez, D-NJ, who was convicted of felony corruption and bribery charges. Kim will be appointed to the seat by Gov. Phil Murphy after his election is certified. Kim will be the first Asian American senator from the Garden State and the first Korean senator from any s…
Police & Fire
NJ Dad Who Assaulted Officer, Son Arrested In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot: Feds
A father-son duo from New Jersey has been arrested for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, federal officials announced. Richard Andrews, 72, of Brick, and Keith Andrews, 49, of Howell, were arrested on Oct. 29 in New Jersey, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia in a press release. Richard and Keith Andrews attended the "Stop the Steal" rally at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., before proceeding to the restricted Capitol grounds, court documents say. Richard wore a black zip-up jacket, blue tee, and gray knit skull cap, while Keith was d…
Police & Fire
Charges Upgraded For Driver 2X Legal Limit After Death Of Jersey Shore Restaurateur: Prosecutor
A Seaside Park woman's charges were upgraded when a restaurant owner and well-known fly fisherman died more than a month after a hit-and-run crash. Genell Mcinaw, 50, surrendered to Seaside Heights police on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael Nolan Jr. said in a news release. She was previously charged in the crash that killed Robert Popovics of Seaside Park. Seaside Heights police responded to a report of a man lying in the road near the intersection of Dupont Avenue and the Boulevard at around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. Officers found Popovics u…
Business
Starbucks Now Open At New ON3 Campus, Report Says: See The Renderings
ON3 is shaping up. A brand-new 2,500-square-foot Starbucks has opened at the mixed-use property, which spans Clifton and Nutley, purchased by Prism Capital Partners nearly a decade ago, as first reported by NorthJersey.com. The outlet says that the Starbucks is located off Route 3 and the main highway access road to Metro Boulevard. The 118.7-acre property formerly home to Hoffmann-La Roche sits across both Clifton (67.39 acres) and Nutley (51.31 acres), according to an update on the project from Prism Capital Partners last July. "The current commercial and academic occupants of the…
Police & Fire
Paterson Pair Were Trying To Kill 46-Year-Old Man In Morning Shooting: Prosecutor
The two people responsible for a shooting Monday morning, Nov. 4, were arrested less than two hours later, authorities said. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said only that Jose Ortiz, 31, and Yesenia Adorno, 43, both of Paterson, were responsible for the shooting of a 46-year-old man that happened at North Main and Arch streets around 8:30 a.m. The victim survived and was hospitalized with injuries. Ortiz and Adorno were identified as suspects and arrested around 10:15 a.m. at North Street and Clinton Street, Valdes said. Ortiz, who was found in possession of an illeg…
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