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UPDATE: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Luxury Bergen Senior Complex UPDATE: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Luxury Bergen Senior Complex UPDATE: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Luxury Bergen Senior Complex
Update: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Luxury Bergen Senior Complex A 75-year-old man died following an incident involving a fourth-floor balcony at a luxury senior living community in Bergen County on Friday morning, Nov. 6, authorities said. The incident happened around 10 a.m. at Livana on Pollitt Drive in Fair Lawn, when the man was found unresponsive, lying in the courtyard of the building, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. The man was a resident of the building, and his death is believed to have been a suicide, according to Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Eric Eleshewich. He was pronounced dead by a physician at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood…

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Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Jersey Shore Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Jersey Shore Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Jersey Shore Animal Refuge On Halloween Night
Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Jersey Shore Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two dogs were left tied to a pole outside a New Jersey animal refuge on Halloween night, spending the night in the cold before they were discovered, the organization said. The dogs, which appear to be a Bernese mountain dog and a golden retriever, were abandoned outside Associated Humane Societies of Forked River in Ocean County on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a statement from the organization. "Well, these two cuties were dumped outside our refuge on Halloween night. 💔" AHS Forked River said. "That means they spent the night outside in the cold, dark, hungry, and scared, with no id…
NJ Teen Killed By Tesla Had Dreams Of Fixing Cars, Now His Family Is Honoring Them NJ Teen Killed By Tesla Had Dreams Of Fixing Cars, Now His Family Is Honoring Them NJ Teen Killed By Tesla Had Dreams Of Fixing Cars, Now His Family Is Honoring Them
NJ Teen Killed By Tesla Had Dreams Of Fixing Cars, Now His Family Is Honoring Them Levi Nicholas Santos was just 16 years old and already pursuing his dream of working on cars when he was struck and killed by a Tesla while riding his scooter in New Jersey last week. Now, his family hopes to carry on his legacy by creating a scholarship fund for a student who shares his passion for the automotive field. Officers responded to Union Avenue and Adamsville Road in Bridgewater just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, after a Tesla driven by a 38-year-old Bridgewater woman struck Levi as she attempted to turn left while he was traveling straight through the intersection, Bridgewat…
NJ Township Manager Charged With DUI Despite Testing Under Legal Limit: Report NJ Township Manager Charged With DUI Despite Testing Under Legal Limit: Report NJ Township Manager Charged With DUI Despite Testing Under Legal Limit: Report
NJ Township Manager Charged With DUI Despite Testing Under Legal Limit: Report A New Jersey town's manager has been charged with driving under the influence after police stopped him near Town Hall following a night out at a local bar, according to court records and a report by NJ Advance Media. Belleville Township Manager Brian Banda was driving a 2018 BMW near Washington Avenue and King Street in Belleville around 10:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, when the incident occurred, municipal court records show. Banda was reportedly wearing his township manager jacket when he registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.061 on a Breathalyzer test, below New Jersey's 0.08 legal …
Mass Casualty Incident Declared After Mangled Vehicle Found On Garden State Parkway: Officials Mass Casualty Incident Declared After Mangled Vehicle Found On Garden State Parkway: Officials Mass Casualty Incident Declared After Mangled Vehicle Found On Garden State Parkway: Officials
Mass Casualty Incident Declared After Mangled Vehicle Found On Garden State Parkway: Officials A mass casualty incident was declared after a rollover crash on the Garden State Parkway early Friday morning, Nov. 6, firefighters said. The crash happened around 3 a.m. near Exit 142, where multiple people required medical attention, according to Hillside FMBA Local 35. Hillside Fire Department Engine 1 and rescue crews responded to the scene and worked alongside other emergency personnel to assist those involved, the union said. Photos shared by the firefighters show a heavily mangled vehicle following the crash. The number of people injured and the extent of their injuries were not im…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Comcast Cofounder Who Helped Build Cable Giant In Philly Dies After $20M Gift A Philadelphia cable television pioneer who helped build Comcast and recently joined his wife in giving $20 million to the city’s art museum has died, the company announced Friday, Nov. 6. Julian A. Brodsky died Thursday, Nov. 5, at 93, according to Comcast’s announcement. “Julian was an extraordinary leader, a brilliant financial mind, and one of the architects of cable television,” Comcast Chairman Brian L. Roberts said. Brodsky and Daniel Aaron helped Ralph Roberts build the company following the 1963 purchase of American Cable Systems, a cable operation serving 1,200 subscribers in Tup…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar
Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now
Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…