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River Edge McDonald's Employee, 65, Struck Leaving Work, School Bus Crashes Moments Later
In back-to-back accidents, a 65-year-old employee at the McDonald's in River Edge was struck crossing a busy nearby intersection Wednesday night, moments before a school bus crashed in front of the fast-food place, authorities said.
The pedestrian, who lives in Hackensack, went in and out of consciousness after she was struck outside the Green Papaya restaurant at the corner of Kinderkamack and Grand avenues shortly after sunset on Jan. 10, River Edge Police Chief Michael Walker said.
She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center.
The driver, from Park Ridge, remained at the s…
Update: Resident, 80, Hospitalized, Son Arrested In Destructive Rochelle Park Blaze
An 80-year-old woman was hospitalized and her ex-con son arrested as firefighters doused a smoky Tuesday morning blaze that ravaged their Rochelle Park home.
Carmine Covino, 55, was taken into custody after he interfered with responders trying to take his mother, Concetta, to Hackensack University Medical Center after she suffered smoke inhalation, Rochelle Park Police Lt. Edward Kukalski said.
Covino, a registered sex offender with a lengthy rap sheet, "ignored several warnings" before officers were left no choice, the lieutenant said.
Witnesses said Covino -- who Kukalski said sustained…
Death Of Devoted North Jersey Dad, Longtime Volunteer James Finan At 48 Prompts Wave Of Support
North Jersey is coming together to show support following the death of a devoted father and longtime volunteer.
James (Jim) Finan died Monday, August 2, aged 48, his obituary says.
Raised in Congers, NY, Jim graduated from North High School in 1992 before attending The Catholic University of America, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting four years later.
Jim’s successful pursuit of a finance career ultimately steered him toward his “childhood dream job” at Marvel comics, and later to Mediabrands, where he worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, his memorial…
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra.
Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old.
More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30.
"Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her."
Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …