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Family Of Bicycle-Riding NJ Boy Killed By Bus Gets $1.6M Family Of Bicycle-Riding NJ Boy Killed By Bus Gets $1.6M
Family Of Bicycle-Riding NJ Boy Killed By Bus Gets $1.6M The family of a 9-year-old Bergenfield boy who was killed when his bicycle collided with a commuter bus 2½ years ago has reportedly settled a negligence lawsuit for $1.6 million. Alvin Maracallo was headed in the same direction on West Church Street when the driver of the New Jersey Transit bus turned left onto Veterans Plaza, hitting him as he entered the crosswalk shortly before 4 p.m. May 27, 2019. He and the bicycle hit the front wheel, then went under the bus and were run over, police said at the time. Security video from a nearby firehouse shows a good Samaritan rushing to help the b…

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Fire Blows Through Roof Of Bergenfield Restaurant Fire Blows Through Roof Of Bergenfield Restaurant
Fire Blows Through Roof Of Bergenfield Restaurant UPDATE: Firefighters doused a blaze that ravaged a Thai restaurant in Bergenfield. The fire at the Thai Food takeout and catering restaurant on West Church Street off Railroad Avenue broke out shortly after 7:30 p.m. Friday. Firefighters contained the blaze to the small structure, with no injuries reported, according to Mayor Arvin Amatorio. Amatorio said he met with the owners and "offered the [b]orough's assistance in recovering." Authorities were trying to officially determine the cause. MORE: BT Fire Photos (Chris Tompkins)

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