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Bergen County Donates Jeep To Military Vet/Single Mom From Lyndhurst Bergen County Donates Jeep To Military Vet/Single Mom From Lyndhurst
Bergen County Donates Jeep To Military Vet/Single Mom From Lyndhurst Bergen County donated a refurbished 2006 Jeep Liberty to a disabled veteran who is a single mom from Lyndhurst. "Veterans are the reason why we enjoy the many freedoms we have," County Executive Jim Tedesco said. "That is why we will never stop working for them and their families while they serve and after they serve." “I was so surprised and am so grateful for this amazing gift,” said Patrine Ann Clark, 31, who served in the U.S. Army for five years. “It is going to change my life.  "Instead of driving a run-down Toyota, I can now drive my three children to school and to their docto…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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'Rescue Mania': Help Vets, Enjoy Old School Professional Wrestling At Rutherford Event 'Rescue Mania': Help Vets, Enjoy Old School Professional Wrestling At Rutherford Event
'Rescue Mania': Help Vets, Enjoy Old School Professional Wrestling At Rutherford Event You can find all the attractions that made you fall in love with professional wrestling as a kid, the organizers of this spring’s Rescue Mania event say. Former wrestling stars The Patriot, Bull James, and Crowbar will be in action, alongside hometown heroes Adam Payne, Gunner Trash and Tom “Mad Dog” Montefusco, at the April 14 event at St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford. It all begins with the pre-show meet-and-greet at 2:30. The first bell rings at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds will support the Bergen County Tracers program, which assists veterans who become homeless or are in need. Since 2015, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Saddle Brook Man Pretended To Be Army Veteran For Money, Police Say Saddle Brook Man Pretended To Be Army Veteran For Money, Police Say
Saddle Brook Man Pretended To Be Army Veteran For Money, Police Say A 60-year-old Saddle Brook man accused of pretending to be a U.S. veteran to reap financial assistance was arrested on Tuesday, authorities said. Following an investigation, Cresskill police arrested Baustista J. Bonet on charges of identity theft, impersonation and theft by deception, Detective Charles Franke said. Bonet was also served a disorderly persons offense. The Commander fo the Cresskill American Legion Post 21 came to police last month reporting a fraud, Franke said. During the course on the investigation, police found that Bonet came to the American Legion requesting financial …

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by Cecilia Levine