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Police & Fire
Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief
Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief A highly respected Washington Township police veteran and accomplished instructor is now its chief. Chief Richard Skinner, who’d recently served as the department’s officer in charge, officially took the position on Monday. “This was a very competitive process [that] highlighted the talent, knowledge and commitment of our entire command staff,” Mayor Peter Calamari said. It was so competitive, in fact, that township officials also boosted one of the other two candidates: Capt. John Calamari, whose promotion also became official this week. The third candidate, Lt. A. J. Pecora, also impre…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Orthodox Jewish Dad From Clifton Accused Of Living Double Life Hosting Wild NYC Sex Parties Orthodox Jewish Dad From Clifton Accused Of Living Double Life Hosting Wild NYC Sex Parties
Orthodox Jewish Dad From Clifton Accused Of Living Double Life Hosting Wild NYC Sex Parties A New York City tenant facing a lawsuit from his landlord for throwing wild sex parties happens to be living a double life as an Orthodox Jewish father in Clifton, according to a recent report. ** UPDATE: Avraham Adler told his side of the story in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, calling the story by the New York Post a 'smear campaign' ** Avraham Adler, whose wife Shana is pregnant with their fourth child, has been charging guests $60 to attend his parties that feature group foreplay, sex swings and spankings, the New York Post reports. Adler told Daily Voice that he had bee…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Struck By SUV Outside FDU Teaneck Campus Bicyclist Struck By SUV Outside FDU Teaneck Campus
Bicyclist Struck By SUV Outside FDU Teaneck Campus A bicyclist was struck and seriously injured by an SUV outside Fairleigh Dickinson University's Teaneck campus late Tuesday afternoon. A black Hyundai hit the victim at River Road and Cornwall Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m. She was conscious when the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps took her to Hackensack University Medical Center. The driver remained at the scene. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS The Teaneck VAC tended to the victim and took her to Holy Name Medical Center.Yaniv Besterman for DAILY VOICE PHOTOS: Yaniv Besterman for DAILY VOICE

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Franklin Lakes Police Sergeant Honored For Highway Safety Franklin Lakes Police Sergeant Honored For Highway Safety
Franklin Lakes Police Sergeant Honored For Highway Safety A Franklin Lakes police sergeant will be honored in Atlantic City this week for his expertise in highway safety. Sgt. Denny Knubel will receive the Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) Leadership award at the New Jersey Police Traffic Officers Association State Meeting on Wednesday. The TSS program was regionally established in Maryland “to recognize police officers who have notable experience, education, training, and proficiency in highway safety enforcement methods and procedures,” Franklin Lakes Police Capt. John Bakelaar said. The certification serves as verification for courtroom testimo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Accomplished Palisades Park Sergeant Adds New Title: Editor-In-Chief Of Law Enforcement Mag Accomplished Palisades Park Sergeant Adds New Title: Editor-In-Chief Of Law Enforcement Mag
Accomplished Palisades Park Sergeant Adds New Title: Editor-In-Chief Of Law Enforcement Mag He’s had a distinguished career as a police officer, author and adjunct professor, and now Palisades Park Police Sgt. George Beck is the new Editor-In-Chief of Blue Magazine. Beck’s “passion, intellect and abilities have continually impressed me,” wrote Daniel Del Valle, the CEO of Haledon-based Envisage Productions. Beck, who grew up in Palisades Park, authored the books "The Killer Among Us," "Trounce: A Suspense Thriller" and "Images of America: Palisades Park." He holds a Ph.D. in History & Culture from Drew University, a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Glen Rock PD: 'Depressed, Despondent' Senior Found In Fair Lawn After Hours-Long Search Glen Rock PD: 'Depressed, Despondent' Senior Found In Fair Lawn After Hours-Long Search
Glen Rock PD: 'Depressed, Despondent' Senior Found In Fair Lawn After Hours-Long Search Glen Rock police had help from several law enforcement colleagues in finding an emotionally troubled senior who concerned citizens thought might harm himself or others. The 70-something “depressed and despondent” man was found in Fair Lawn after a four-hour late-night search, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said Monday. He was taken to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for a psychiatric evaluation, the chief said. “A handgun owned by the man was located by Pennsylvania State Police and was voluntarily surrendered to them by a family member,” Ackermann said, adding that the man didn’t have i…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love'
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' Dover native Kerri E. Fernley died suddenly on Jan. 25 at home. She was 26 years old.  Kerri graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University of Teaneck with a B.A. in forensic psychology and a minor in criminal justice in 2014. She was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tao Sorority. She enjoyed hiking, yoga and reading (particularly "Harry Potter") -- her passions animals, family and friends, her obituary says. "She loved helping others and would go out of her way to help anyone, anytime of the day and touched so many lives," according to the obit. "She lived with so much love in her heart."…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Community Rallies For Bergen County Siblings Mourning Mom 8 Years After Dad's Death Community Rallies For Bergen County Siblings Mourning Mom 8 Years After Dad's Death
Community Rallies For Bergen County Siblings Mourning Mom 8 Years After Dad's Death Just more than eight years after losing their father, a pair of Bergen County siblings lost their mom to cancer. More than $4,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Collin, 15, and Reese, 12, Polakowski of Wyckoff as of Wednesday afternoon. Their father Mark Polakowski died on Dec. 5, 2010. Their mother Desiree Polakowski-Liebowitz, formerly of Mahwah and Hasbrouck Heights, died on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Condolences poured in. "Desiree you were a beautiful and inspirational woman inside and out," one friend wrote on Facebook. "You always put on a brave face and were so open to share your experi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
'Sheriff For All': Cureton Immediately Gets Out Among Bergenites 'Sheriff For All': Cureton Immediately Gets Out Among Bergenites
'Sheriff For All': Cureton Immediately Gets Out Among Bergenites New Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton jumped into his new position even both before and after he was sworn in, helping deliver Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need. Cureton – a 28-year law enforcement veteran and former president of the NAACP’s Bergen chapter -- joined members of his office’s PBA Local 134 and the Community Policing Unit in buying and distributing 1,000 or so turkeys with trimmings, including more than 700 to the Center for Food Action, over several days. The county’s first-ever African-American sheriff, Cureton was sworn in on the steps of the Bergen County Courth…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Ex-News Director From Dumont Charged With Downloading 500 Child Porn Images Ex-News Director From Dumont Charged With Downloading 500 Child Porn Images
Ex-News Director From Dumont Charged With Downloading 500 Child Porn Images A former news director who grew up in Emerson was arrested Friday and charged with downloading 500 kiddie porn images following a raid at his Dumont home. A judge freed Sean Western, 37, hours after he was booked into the Bergen County Jail. Western "used the Internet to view, possess, and store to distribute approximately 500 digital files depicting nude or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children," Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said. Western, on his LinkedIn page, says he worked for nearly six years for the MSG Network, serving as associate director on the TV v…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Sports
73-Year-Old Mets Media Legend -- Jay Horwitz Of Clifton -- Takes New Gig With Team 73-Year-Old Mets Media Legend -- Jay Horwitz Of Clifton -- Takes New Gig With Team
73-Year-Old Mets Media Legend -- Jay Horwitz Of Clifton -- Takes New Gig With Team Clifton native Jay Horwitz, who is in his 39th season as the vice president of media relations for the New York Mets, is transitioning into a new role with the team. The 73-year-old will be at the helm of alumni relations and the official team historian effective Oct. 1, the Mets announced Wednesday. Horwitz -- formerly the PR director for Fairleigh Dickinson University -- was interviewing for the media relations position in 1980 when he spilled orange juice on general manager Frank Cashen, MLB.com reports. Horwitz was certain he wouldn't be offered the gig after that -- but he was, and we…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall
Wayne Nurse Captured Adventure In Breathtaking Photos Before Deadly Fall A 27-year-old nurse from Wayne who fell to his death Sunday while climbing a mountain in Wyoming had a clear penchant for photography and the outdoors. Burak Akil was found dead Monday morning at Teewinot Mountain by park rangers after failing to show up for his shift at a local hospital, according to multiple reports. The traveling nurse, an FDU graduate, leaves behind a social media page brimming with breathtaking photos of his excursions. “The mountains speak & the wise man listens," Akil wrote in the description segment of the page.  Akil had a clear passion for sharing his t…

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by Cecilia Levine