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North Jersey Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support North Jersey Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support
North Jersey Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support A New Jersey daycare that has always been there for people in need now needs help of its own. Last week, the Westside Infant Daycare in Englewood at 192 West Demarest Ave. suffered severe damage in flood.  The flood destroyed cribs, toys, books and furniture and the daycare remains closed. A fundraiser has been set up to support the daycare. As of Friday, March 8, more than $2,000 has been raised. Vivi Nguyen, who organized the fundraiser, is a former graduate of the Westside Infant Daycare and Teen Parent Program and said she benefitted from the childcare and counseling they provided…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says
NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says Pete Reed, a 33-year-old New Jersey native and global activist, died helping civilians in Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 2. Reed was "actively aiding in the evacuation of Ukrainian civilians when his evacuation vehicle was hit with a reported missile in Bakhmut," according to Global Outreach Doctors.  Pete Reed helps an elderly woman evacuate in Ukraine.Albert Lores A Bordentown native and US Marine veteran, Reed served as the country director for the nonprofit, and founded Global Response Medicine, a different nonprofit. "The GoDocs team is devastated by this news, as are our humanitarian ai…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Family Of 8 'Loses Everything' In Summit Fire Family Of 8 'Loses Everything' In Summit Fire
Family Of 8 'Loses Everything' In Summit Fire A firefighter suffered minor injuries and a police officer was treated for smoke inhalation responding to a fire in the 50 block of Morris Avenue in Summit Monday morning, according to officials and published reports.  The fire broke out in the two story home around 9:30 a.m. and was brought under control in less than an hour.  Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteer responded to a Morris Ave. home #fire in Summit this morning, helping a family of 8, providing Red Cross emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food and clothing needs. — Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) November 11…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Fire Rages At Elizabeth Multifamily Home; Smoke Seen For Miles Fire Rages At Elizabeth Multifamily Home; Smoke Seen For Miles
Fire Rages At Elizabeth Multifamily Home; Smoke Seen For Miles A towering pillar of smoke poured from the scene of a residential fire in Elizabeth Wednesday afternoon. The fire at 254 Westfield Ave., a four-family home, had reached four alarms by about 5 p.m., department spokespeople said in a statement.  All EFD units, as well as mutual aid, were at the scene, the department also said.  There were no immediate reports of injuries. About 20 people were displaced, WABC 7 reported.  The Red Cross currently has three volunteer disaster workers in #Elizabeth to help those affected. #DisasterRelief — Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) November 7, 2019…

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by Paul Milo
Police & Fire
Fundraiser Started For Colonia Family Whose Home Was Destroyed In Plane Crash Fundraiser Started For Colonia Family Whose Home Was Destroyed In Plane Crash
Fundraiser Started For Colonia Family Whose Home Was Destroyed In Plane Crash A relative of the family whose Colonia home was destroyed when a small airplane crashed into it Tuesday morning has started a fundraising campaign on their behalf.  VIDEO: Plane crashes into Woodbridge home  "My uncle and aunts home of 15 years has burned down as a result of a plane crash heading to nearby Linden airport. This family’s entire livelihood is completely destroyed with all memories perishing in the fire," the relative wrote on a GoFundMe page.  .The pilot, identified in published reports as Michael Schloss, a prominent cardiologist, took off in a twin-engine Ce…

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by Paul Milo
Neighbors
Family With Autistic, Diabetic Kids Needs Help After Bayonne Fire Family With Autistic, Diabetic Kids Needs Help After Bayonne Fire
Family With Autistic, Diabetic Kids Needs Help After Bayonne Fire Several people were affected by a devastating fire that heavily damaged two multifamily homes in Bayonne Wednesday evening. Fortunately, there were only minor injuries reported.  Unfortunately, nearly 40 residents lost their homes, including one family of 10 that is now seeking the community's help.  Faith Garcia has started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of her large family, which includes infants as well as two autistic children. One of the babies has Type 2 diabetes, the medicine for which was lost in the fire, she said.  To help out, click here. 

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by Paul Milo