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Hasbrouck Heights Resident Sworn In As Hoboken Police Officer Hasbrouck Heights Resident Sworn In As Hoboken Police Officer
Hasbrouck Heights Resident Sworn In As Hoboken Police Officer Hoboken Police Department swore in three new police officers on Thursday, Feb. 9. The new officers are: David Chicara, Keven De La Cruz and Shawn Sodora. Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante, and Police Chief Steven Aguiar participated in the swearing-in ceremony. "These new officers will be a fantastic asset to the department,” Bhalla said. “I’m honored to welcome these officers to our team,” Aguiar said. “They are among the best and brightest and I look forward to working with all three. . ." Officers Chicara, De La Cruz, and Sodora previously served as par…

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by Jon Craig
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Bergen County Couple Dies Week Apart Of Coronavirus In Separate Rooms Of Same Hospital Bergen County Couple Dies Week Apart Of Coronavirus In Separate Rooms Of Same Hospital
Bergen County Couple Dies Week Apart Of Coronavirus In Separate Rooms Of Same Hospital The Bergen County community is mourning a couple married for more than four decades died of coronavirus complications just one week apart from one another -- alone in the same hospital. Palisades Park healthcare workers Susana Pabatao, 64, and Alfredo Pabatao, 68, started feeling the onset of symptoms about three weeks ago, NJ.com reports. Alfredo Pabatao noticed he had a 102-degree fever on March 17 and two days later went to his doctor, who told him to go to the emergency room. Alfredo was admitted to Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, where he worked as a transport aid…

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by Valerie Musson
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'We're Going To Tighten Screws,' Murphy Vows As List Of NJ Coronavirus Cases Reaches 890 'We're Going To Tighten Screws,' Murphy Vows As List Of NJ Coronavirus Cases Reaches 890
'We're Going To Tighten Screws,' Murphy Vows As List Of NJ Coronavirus Cases Reaches 890 State officials will tighten social distancing requirements in New Jersey sometime before Saturday afternoon, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday, as the statewide total of deaths from the coronavirus grew to 11 and the total number of positive cases continued a sharp rise to 890. Only the governor didn't say how that will be done. "We're going to tighten the screws further, " Murphy said at an afternoon news briefing. He didn't elaborate, however. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered that 100% of the workforce stay home -- excluding essential businesses such as food stores and p…

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by Jon Craig
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COVID-19: State Coronavirus Cases Rise To 742 including 9 Deaths COVID-19: State Coronavirus Cases Rise To 742 including 9 Deaths
Covid-19: State Coronavirus Cases Rise To 742 including 9 Deaths New Jersey reported 318 new presumptive positive cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 742. "We have expected these numbers,'' Gov. Phil Murphy said at a noon news conference. "These numbers will go into the many thousands."  Murphy attributed the increase to more testing around the state as well as community spread of the deadly virus. "There are sadly four additional casualties," Murphy said, bringing the total state fatalities to nine.  Eighty of the new positive cases came in Bergen County, bringing its COVID-19 total to 195. Middlesex County has …

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by Jon Craig
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Tedesco Rescinds Executive Order At Murphy's Request Tedesco Rescinds Executive Order At Murphy's Request
Tedesco Rescinds Executive Order At Murphy's Request Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco's executive order declaring a state of emergency will not be implemented as requested by Gov. Phil Murphy, officials said Thursday. Tedesco on Monday announced the executive order calling for the shutdown of malls, non-essential retail and banned groups of four or more people from public gatherings by Tuesday at 11 p.m. Then, Tuesday morning, Tedesco announced he was postponing the order until Saturday. On Wednesday, Tedesco sent a revised order to Murphy for review. As of Thursday, New Jersey had a total of 794 cases -- 194 of those were in Be…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey COVID-19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey
Covid-19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey Two more people in New Jersey had died as a result of coronavirus as cases shot up to 427 total as of Wednesday, officials said. The new fatalities brings the statewide total to five. Both patients had underlying conditions and were over 60 years old. At least 18 of the 21 New Jersey counties had confirmed cases.  Here are the state totals: Bergen County: 114 Essex County: 45 Middlesex County: 40 Hudson County: 34 Monmouth County: 32 Union County: 26 Morris County: 19 Passaic County: 18 Somerset County: 16 Mercer County: 15 Burlington County: 10 Camden County: 8 Ocean County: 8 Hu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Teaneck Mayor Asks Residents To Self-Quarantine Teaneck Mayor Asks Residents To Self-Quarantine
Teaneck Mayor Asks Residents To Self-Quarantine UPDATE: Teaneck went on virtual coronavirus lockdown Sunday, as township official closed bars, taverns, daycare center, barbershops, hair and nail salons, gyms and more. County Executive Jim Tedesco warned that all of Bergen could soon be next. https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/teaneck/police-fire/teaneck-goes-on-virtual-coronavirus-lockdown-all-of-bergen-could-soon-be-next-tedesco-warns/785013/ ****** Teaneck Mayor Mohammed Hameeduddin is asking residents to self-quarantine amid the spread of COVOID-19 in the township. The township had 18 presumptive positive cases -- 31 total in Bergen…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Victor Pogan Of Garfield Dies, 26 Victor Pogan Of Garfield Dies, 26
Victor Pogan Of Garfield Dies, 26 Victor Pogan of Garfield passed away of Dec. 13. He was 26 years old. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Pogan moved to Garfield in his teens.  He had been working as an Electrician Apprentice, his obituary says, and studied at Bergen County Community College, according to his Facebook page. Victor was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka RC Church in Garfield.  He is survived by his parents, Mariusz and Iwona (nee Bandula) Pogan; and brother, Michal Pogan. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Dec. 17 at St. Stanislaus Kosta RC Church on Ray Street, in Garfield.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jonathan Kowalczyk Of Saddle Brook Dies, 33 Jonathan Kowalczyk Of Saddle Brook Dies, 33
Jonathan Kowalczyk Of Saddle Brook Dies, 33 Jonathan David Kowalczyk of Saddle Brook died on Oct. 16. He was 33 years old. Jonathan attended Don Bosco Technical High School in Paterson, and later Bergen County Community College. More than $9,200 had been raised in Jonathan's memory on a GoFundMe as of Nov. 8. He was being remembered for his heart and caring nature. "A guy who was always willing to help, have a good time, and would do anything for his friends and loved ones," said Gloria Udrija. "Jon is a special person, and will always be remembered for his caring way," Darelene Noe said. He is survived by his mom Mary Pettway an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades
Wayne Woman Outlived Doctors' Predictions By Nearly Two Decades Emily Elizabeth Mulraney of Wayne died on Saturday, June 9. She was 21 years old. Emily was born with a congenital heart defect and as an infant doctors predicted she wouldn’t live beyond the age of two.  Alhough her condition had her in and out of hospitals over the years, she proved everyone wrong with her strong will and determination.  Whenever she was sick she always said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine, I always am." As such, she wanted to spend her life as a child life specialist to assist children in similar circumstances. Emily was artistically gifted and enjoyed doing voice-ov…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bergen Community College Student Nail Yalcinlar Was Infectiously Happy Bergen Community College Student Nail Yalcinlar Was Infectiously Happy
Bergen Community College Student Nail Yalcinlar Was Infectiously Happy Nail Yalcinlar was often seen singing and dancing to his music around Paterson -- always with a smile on his face. The 28-year-old died on June 1, leaving his circle of loved ones devastated.  "Everyone's eyes on Main Street will be looking for you," Tolga Cetin said in a Facebook post. Cetin started a GoFundMe for Yalcinlar's family, which had raised  more than $6,000 as of Sunday evening. Yalcinlar, formerly a Bergen County Community College student, was remembered for his innate ability to cheer people up. "Will always remember you smiling up and down Main Street,"…

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by Cecilia Levine