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Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Save Woman After Fall Onto Hackensack Railroad Tracks Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Save Woman After Fall Onto Hackensack Railroad Tracks
Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Save Woman After Fall Onto Hackensack Railroad Tracks Hackensack firefighters sprang into action overnight to rescue a woman who had fallen onto railroad tracks. The incident occurred around 3 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to the Hackensack Fire Department.  Members of the Fourth Platoon, led by Deputy Chief J. Ingallinera, executed a high-angle rope rescue to reach the female victim who had fallen below Summit Avenue and American Legion Drive. Firefighters quickly accessed the scene, stabilized the woman, and secured her for transport to an area hospital.  Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said no criminality w…

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Five Hospitalized In Route 17 East Rutherford Crash Five Hospitalized In Route 17 East Rutherford Crash
Five Hospitalized In Route 17 East Rutherford Crash Five people were hospitalized in a crash on Route 17 on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, police said. A Mercedes SUV was rear-ended by a Toyota Prius at Union Avenue in the northbound lanes of East Rutherford just after 6 a.m., East Rutherford Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. Holy Name EMS responded and transported five people to Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center. Nicks Towing responded and removed both vehicles from the roadway. Injuries were complaints of pain, neck and back as well as an individual with a leg and head laceration.

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'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip 'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip
'Pretty Stupid:' NJ Influencer Who Hit 100 MPH In Lamborghini Video Apologizes, Cuts Clip A New Jersey YouTuber is facing backlash after uploading a video where he was seen driving a Lamborghini at 100 mph in a 35 mph zone — a move he now admits was dangerous and inexcusable. Marques Brownlee, a 30-year-old Maplewood native with 19.6 million YouTube followers, posted the video titled "How My Video Gear is Changing!" on Nov. 11. The clip sparked criticism from viewers who called out his reckless behavior behind the wheel. Brownlee addressed the controversy in an apology on X, saying: "Last video I did something pretty stupid. You might've already seen it, but maybe not, so I'll …

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Photos Show Firefighters Battling 40-Acre Hainesport Forest Fire (UPDATE) Photos Show Firefighters Battling 40-Acre Hainesport Forest Fire (UPDATE)
Photos Show Firefighters Battling 40-Acre Hainesport Forest Fire (Update) A 40-acre wildfire that threatened 20 homes in Burlington County has been fully contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Big Rusty Wildfire - Hainesport, Burlington County At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the New Jersey... Posted by New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Crews achieved 100% containment of the Big Rusty Wildfire near Bancroft Lane and Cove Court at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, two days after flames erupted.  While no evacuations were required, residents are advised that smoke may linger in the…

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Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: NJ Nursing Home Faces License Suspension, State Says Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: NJ Nursing Home Faces License Suspension, State Says
Trash Build-Up, No Hot Water: NJ Nursing Home Faces License Suspension, State Says The New Jersey Department of Health has issued a Notice of Intent to Summarily Suspend the license of Medford Care Center, citing severe violations that pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents, according to officials. The action comes after multiple investigations revealed deficiencies at the long-term care facility, including financial instability, staffing shortages, unsafe equipment, and failure to meet basic standards of care. Key Violations Identified No Full-Time Administrator: The licensed administrator has not been on-site in over six months, leaving day-to-…

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500 Donation Envelopes For Paterson Diocese Are Missing, Foul Play Suspected 500 Donation Envelopes For Paterson Diocese Are Missing, Foul Play Suspected
500 Donation Envelopes For Paterson Diocese Are Missing, Foul Play Suspected Approximately 500 donation envelopes intended for the Paterson Diocese’s Ministries Appeal have gone missing, prompting a law enforcement investigation, church officials said. According to a statement from Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Chief Development Officer Timothy J. Potter, 1,700 envelopes were sent in three packages via FedEx on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31.  The packages containing pledges and gifts from parishioners never arrived at their destination, and the tracking numbers for the packages were never entered into the system. The Diocese believes roughly 500 of th…

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Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor
Three Garfield Officers Struck By Fleeing Vehicle: Prosecutor Three Garfield police officers were injured late Sunday night, Nov. 17, when vehicles fleeing a scene struck two of them and a police SUV over the weekend, authorities said. The incident began around 11:30 p.m. when Garfield officers responded to reports of suspicious individuals wearing masks in the 400 block of River Drive, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said. As officers arrived, they encountered two vehicles fleeing the area. One of the vehicles struck two officers, while the second vehicle collided with an occupied Garfield Police Department SUV, officials said. The injured off…

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NJ Postmaster Dragged Female Employee Into Bathroom After Groping Her: Feds NJ Postmaster Dragged Female Employee Into Bathroom After Groping Her: Feds
NJ Postmaster Dragged Female Employee Into Bathroom After Groping Her: Feds A postmaster at the Teaneck Post Office is facing federal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a female employee he was supervised, authorities said. Gabriel Ekram Pagabe Ali, 47, is charged with violating the woman’s civil rights and assaulting her while she was working as a City Carrier Assistant for the U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced. The incident happened on Nov. 26, 2022, when Ali groped the victim’s breasts and buttocks without her consen…

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Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Glen Rock, Police Say Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Glen Rock, Police Say
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Glen Rock, Police Say Two men, including one with a replica handgun, were arrested early Monday morning, Nov. 18 following a foot pursuit involving multiple Bergen County police departments after they were caught them prowling residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Glen Rock Officer Nicholas Onove was on patrol just after 2:30 a.m. when he spotted two men in dark clothing near properties on Cornwall Road and Gibson Place. When Onove attempted to confront them, the suspects jumped a fence into the backyard of a Cornwall Road property and fled. Following a foot chase involving Sgt. Greg Carter, Officer James…

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Brush Fire In Westwood Community Center Parking Lot Quickly Contained Brush Fire In Westwood Community Center Parking Lot Quickly Contained
Brush Fire In Westwood Community Center Parking Lot Quickly Contained  Quick action by the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, Nov. 18, prevented a brush fire from spreading to a nearby apartment building. On Monday, 11/18/24, the fire department was requested to the parking lot of the community center for a reported brush... Posted by Westwood Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, November 18, 2024 Firefighters were called to the parking lot of the Westwood Community Center for a fire near the building. Arriving units found a 20-by-20-foot area of brush and fencing ablaze, with flames threatening an adjacent apartment building, firefigh…

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