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Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47
Reassuring Bergen County Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Erik J. Midgley, a dedicated Bergen County Public Safety dispatcher and lifelong community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary on the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home website. He was 47 years old. Known for his reassuring presence during emergencies, Erik spent many years as the calming voice on the other end of the line for those in crisis, his obituary says. His legacy includes years of volunteer work with the Palisades Park and Fairview Ambulance Corps. Erik worked as a public servant for more than 25 years, including 19 with the Bergen County…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Paterson Man Killed By SUV Was Inspecting His Damaged Car After Minor Crash In NY: NYSP Paterson Man Killed By SUV Was Inspecting His Damaged Car After Minor Crash In NY: NYSP
Paterson Man Killed By SUV Was Inspecting His Damaged Car After Minor Crash In NY: Nysp A man who was involved in a minor crash on the New York Thruway was killed when he stepped out of his vehicle to inspect the damage and was struck by a 2018 Ford SUV.  Saul Clark, 55, of Paterson, New Jersey, had gotten out of his vehicle in the southbound lanes of I-87 in West Nyack when he was struck by the passing SUV driven by a Nyack woman just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said. Nevel said Clark had stepped out of his vehicle to inspect the damage from a minor crash he'd just been involved in. Clark was declared dead at the scene…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Ramen Shop Replacing Turkish Bakery In Bergen County Ramen Shop Replacing Turkish Bakery In Bergen County
Ramen Shop Replacing Turkish Bakery In Bergen County After nearly seven years in business, a Bergen County Turkish bakery will be closing and will be replaced by a Ramen shop. Merve's Kitchen and Bakery announced the news on Facebook. Signage hanging at the Rock Road storefront says the new eatery is called Kokoro. "This journey has been filled with unforgettable memories, laughter, and connections that we will cherish forever," Merve, the owner of Merve's, wrote on Facebook. Dear Glen Rock Family, It’s a wrap! And not a whole wheat one but a special kind :) I wanted to share some important... Posted by Merve's Kitchen and Bakery on&nbs…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Crash Outside Chit Chat Diner Sends 1 Person To Hospital Crash Outside Chit Chat Diner Sends 1 Person To Hospital
Crash Outside Chit Chat Diner Sends 1 Person To Hospital 1One person was hospitalized and one summons was issued in a two-vehicle crash outside Chit Chat Diner in Hackensack Friday night, Oct. 11, police said. The crash involved a Toyota SUV and a Honda sedan around, Capt. Michael Antista said. Sometime around 9:15 p.m., a Toyota SUV and Honda sedan collided. One vehicle struck the curb, case, and light fixture on the property of Chit Chat Diner on Essex Street, Antista said. A 53-year-old Hackensack woman was hospitalized with pain, the captain said. One summons was issued due to a registration issue. 

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teen Among 2 Struck By Cars In Ridgewood 30 Minutes Apart: Police Teen Among 2 Struck By Cars In Ridgewood 30 Minutes Apart: Police
Teen Among 2 Struck By Cars In Ridgewood 30 Minutes Apart: Police Two people including a 17-year-old boy were struck by vehicles in separate incidents minutes apart on Thursday morning, Oct. 10. The first incident involved the teen at 8:08 a.m., Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. He was riding an electric bicycle when he collided with a vehicle on Ackerman Avenue near Lenox. Minor injuries were reported and he was not hospitalized. Then, at 8:27 a.m., a 24-year-old woman was struck at N. Maple Avenue and E. Ridgewood Avenue. She was taken to The Valley Hospital in Paramus with minor injuries, Ender said.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Spirit Halloween Bringing 4 Spirit Christmas Stores To NJ: Here's Where Spirit Halloween Bringing 4 Spirit Christmas Stores To NJ: Here's Where
Spirit Halloween Bringing 4 Spirit Christmas Stores To NJ: Here's Where Spirit Halloween is decking the halls with Spirit Christmas. The pop-up Halloween costume and decor company is opening 10 Spirit Christmas stores across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (scroll for a list of locations). "Each store offers a unique shopping experience, brimming with a vast assortment of holiday décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts, and stocking stuffers," company spokeswoman Nikki Balles said in a statement to Daily Voice.  "Guests can meet Santa for their annual Christmas card photo and receive a free digital postcard featuring you and Santa. Wander …

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Park Ridge Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter Park Ridge Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter
Park Ridge Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter Support is on the rise for the daughter of a Bergen County mother who died unexpectedly this month. Danielle Hickman, of Park Ridge, died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 22, her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website says. She was 38 years old. Danielle attended Park Ridge High School, Bergen Community College and Parisian Beauty Academy, her obituary says. The proud owner of Trend Setters II on Washington Avenue in Dumont, Danielle was passionate about her business and enjoyed long walks and cooking her obituary continues. Those who survive her include her 10-year-old daughter Ca…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say
Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after he was injured playing football on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 21, in Sussex County authorities said. At 8:11 p.m., the boy was playing football at Station Park in Sparta Township when he temporarily lost feeling in his legs, Sparta Township Police Captain Thomas Snyder said.  An Atlantic Air helicopter transported the boy to Morristown Medical Center, Snyder said.  The young athlete regained feeling in both legs before the helicopter arrived, but was still hospitalized for for further evaluation, Snyder said.

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Firefighters Free Victim From Car In Hackensack Crash (PHOTOS) Firefighters Free Victim From Car In Hackensack Crash (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Free Victim From Car In Hackensack Crash (Photos) One person was hospitalized following a crash in Hackensack on Thursday, Aug. 29, firefighters said. The victim had become trapped inside of the Toyota sedan in the accident at South Prospect and Parker avenues around 1:40 p.m., the city fire department said. Today at 1:40pm Engine 2 responded to the intersection of South Prospect Ave and Parker Ave on a motor vehicle accident.... Posted by City of Hackensack Fire Department on Thursday, August 29, 2024 Today at 1:40pm Engine 2 responded to the intersection of South Prospect Ave and Parker Ave on a motor vehicle accident.... Po…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Same Highly-Intoxicated Man Found Lying On Same Glen Rock Road Just Over 24 Hours Later Same Highly-Intoxicated Man Found Lying On Same Glen Rock Road Just Over 24 Hours Later
Same Highly-Intoxicated Man Found Lying On Same Glen Rock Road Just Over 24 Hours Later A 37-year-old Hawthorne man was found lying on the side of the same Glen Rock road twice, just over 24 hours later, highly-intoxicated each time, police said. A concern citizen reported finding the man lying next to a tree on the side of Doremus Avenue near Faber Field around 10:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. Officers determined the man was highly intoxicated, and unable to care for himself. They were able to contact a friend of the man, who responded to the scene and agreed to provide care for him, the chief said.  The subject was safely he…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Possible Drowning Probed At North Jersey Lake, Police Say Possible Drowning Probed At North Jersey Lake, Police Say
Possible Drowning Probed At North Jersey Lake, Police Say Police were investigating a possible drowning at a North Jersey lake over the weekend. A man in his 70s was seen entering Lake Hopatcong but never came out on Saturday, June 22, a spokesperson for the Roxbury Police Department said. The call came in just after 7:30 p.m., bringing the Roxbury Fire Department, New Jersey State Police, and the Morris County Sheriff's Office to the scene. As of Sunday, June 23 at 10 p.m., the investigation remained active, the spokesperson said.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Bicyclist, 47, Hospitalized In Crash With Sprinter Van At Busy Bergen County Intersection Bicyclist, 47, Hospitalized In Crash With Sprinter Van At Busy Bergen County Intersection
Bicyclist, 47, Hospitalized In Crash With Sprinter Van At Busy Bergen County Intersection A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle in Englewood Cliffs Wednesday morning, June 19, authorities said. The 47-year-old man was struck at the intersection of E. Palisade and Sylvan avenues at 10:50 a.m., Englewood Police Detective Lt. Ronald Waldt said. Officers administered aid until EMTs and paramedics arrived. The cyclist was taken to Englewood Hospital. The 34-year-old Mercedes Sprinter van operator remained on scene. Google Maps The intersection is a busy one and the route a popular one among cyclists, who often ride along Route 9W toward Rockland County. Have photos? Email…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Airlifted, Driver Charged In Park Ridge DWI Crash Pedestrian Airlifted, Driver Charged In Park Ridge DWI Crash
Pedestrian Airlifted, Driver Charged In Park Ridge DWI Crash A pedestrian was airlifted to the hospital and the driver who hit her outside a Park Ridge hotel arrested on DWI assault-by-auto charges, responders at the scene said. The 30-year-old New York woman was taken to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center after she was struck by a 2021 Ram pickup truck headed west on Brae Boulevard outside the Marriott Park Ridge shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, June 8, they said. Responders established the landing zone for the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps at nearby West Ridge Elementary School. The victim remained in serious condition at…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Man Falls 14 Feet Down Butler Elevator Shaft Helping Person With Hand Stuck In Doors Man Falls 14 Feet Down Butler Elevator Shaft Helping Person With Hand Stuck In Doors
Man Falls 14 Feet Down Butler Elevator Shaft Helping Person With Hand Stuck In Doors A 59-year-old man remained in critical but stable condition Monday after falling through an elevator shaft in a Butler building while helping a person who had their hands stuck in the doors, authorities said. The man fell through a shaft at 10 Park Place after trying to open the elevator door for a person who had their hand stuck around 10:55 p.m. Saturday, Butler police Lt. Michael Moeller said. When the good Samaritan opened the door, he stepped back and fell down the shaft near Unit 4A, Moeller said. The man was bleeding from his head when Butler firefighters extricated him, and tu…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
FedEx Driver Carjacked At Gunpoint In Linden FedEx Driver Carjacked At Gunpoint In Linden
FedEx Driver Carjacked At Gunpoint In Linden A FedEx truck involved in a collision in Linden Monday was taken at gunpoint, police said.  The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on Stiles Street near Valley Road. The FedEx driver told police that someone got out of the other vehicle, pulled a gun on the driver and demanded the keys to the truck. Both vehicles were last seen heading towards Raritan Road.  "The safety and security of our team members is always our priority. We are grateful no one was seriously hurt, and we are working with local authorities as they investigate," Shannon Davis, a FedEx Services representative, told WAB…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Skittish Kitten Rescued From GWB Traffic Available For Adoption Skittish Kitten Rescued From GWB Traffic Available For Adoption
Skittish Kitten Rescued From GWB Traffic Available For Adoption A kitten who was rescued from traffic on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge was available for adoption, authorities said. A motorist called GWB Port Authority Police Command station after scooping up the skittish kitty, who'd been dodging cars and other vehicles Monday afternoon, authority spokeswoman Lenis Rodrigues said. Port Authority police who retrieved the feline named her Highway, she said. They then arranged residence at the Bergen County Animal Shelter, where Highway was available for adoption, Rodrgues said Tuesday.

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Hard News: Running Down The Top North Jersey Daily Voice Stories Of 2018 Hard News: Running Down The Top North Jersey Daily Voice Stories Of 2018
Hard News: Running Down The Top North Jersey Daily Voice Stories Of 2018 Another year of news has come and gone. Daily Voice is running down the biggest and most impactful stories of 2018. Here are the top 10 hard news stories of the year. 10. Body Of Missing Postal Worker From Lyndhurst Found In Passaic River: The body of 51-year-old Vitorino Cirne was pulled from the Passaic River more than three weeks after he went missing. Vitorino CirneCOURTESY: Lyndhurst PD 9. Fort Lee Woman Charged With Dumping 15-Year-Old Deaf, Blind Dog In Teterboro: Tania Connelly, 59, was served with a complaint filed by the Bergen County SPCA’s Law Enforcement Division charging h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Teen In Custody After Chit Chat Diner Deliveryman Robbed At Gunpoint UPDATE: Teen In Custody After Chit Chat Diner Deliveryman Robbed At Gunpoint
Update: Teen In Custody After Chit Chat Diner Deliveryman Robbed At Gunpoint A 16-year-old was taken into custody in connection with the gunpoint robbery of a Hackensack diner deliveryman, authorities said. On Oct. 25 just before midnight, a Chit Chat Diner deliveryman was robbed at gunpoint just after getting back into his car on Park Street, Hackensack Police Capt. Frank Aquila said. Days later, the suspect was in custody, according to police. "The driver was shaken up," said Aquila, "but was not physically injured." As a result of the incident, the diner changed its delivery service times. "We are sad to inform that one of our team mem…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Flames Ravage School Bus In Wayne, Driver OK PHOTOS: Flames Ravage School Bus In Wayne, Driver OK
Photos: Flames Ravage School Bus In Wayne, Driver OK A driver got out unharmed after a school bus went up in flames Wednesday afternoon near the Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, authorities said. The Jersey Kids Transportation Inc. bus driver was scheduled to collect students at dismissal when the engine caught fire around 2:30 p.m. on Reinhardt Road, said Bill Maer of the county sheriff's office. It was doused within 45 minutes.

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by Jerry DeMarco