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Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions
Firefighters are battling a 19-acre brush fire that erupted Thursday night, Nov. 7, on the cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park.
Visible from across the Hudson River, the blaze has turned the scenic cliffs into an intense battle zone, with flames licking at the steep, rocky terrain and sending plumes of smoke billowing into the evening sky.
The fire, fueled by dry brush and challenging cliffside conditions, remains only 30% contained as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews from Fort Lee, Englewood, Ridgefield, Leonia, Edgewater, and more have jo…
Bizarre Mugshot Shows Grinning Car Thief Just After Launching Stolen Volvo Into Hudson River
He didn't get very far.
A 26-year-old man who stole a white 2012 Volvo was arrested after he lost control of the vehicle, sending it into the Hudson River during a police pursuit Monday night, July 1, Edgewater Police Chief Donald A. Martin said in a release.
The man, later identified as Jean D. Severe, of Brooklyn, NY, jumped behind the wheel of the Volvo at Veteran's Field at 1167 River Road just before 9:10 p.m., Martin said.
Moments later, an officer spotted the car near the Fort Lee border. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, but Severe failed to pull over, initiati…
Luxury North Jersey Home Features Movie Theatre, Heated Pool (Look Inside)
Got $3.5 million lying around and a desire your own movie theatre... at a discount?
You might just be able to live a life in luxury in Fort Lee.
A $3.5 million home, at 2 Euclid Road, has been listed for sale by Joshua Baris at Coldwell Banker.
The 6-bedroom, 7.5 bathroom has everything you want to impress your friends: a grand double bridal staircase, magnificent windows, a chef's modern eat-in kitchen, a heated concrete pool and a seven seat custom movie theatre, according to the listing.
The home also features walk-in closets, a gas fireplace, a jacuzzi tub and promises views of …
NJ Jet Skier Dead, Operator Critical In NY Crash
A jet ski passenger from New Jersey was killed and the operator critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend.
Saddle Brook's Jorge Arribasplata, 48, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, while David Torres, 49, of Lodi, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, with his passenger, Charles Sanchez, of Belleville, on the Hudson River in Newburgh on Saturday, May 27, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel.
Both were traveling north when they collided with each other. Torres and Sanchez, 48, were thrown into the ri…
$2.3M Penthouse Hits Jersey City Market (Look Inside)
Got $2.3 million to spare and desire a view of the Hudson River?
A luxury penthouse condominium has hit the market in Jersey City at Shore South condominium.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo at 20 Newport Pkwy. comes with a private balcony to enjoy those Hudson River views. It is just one of only two penthouses at Shore South.
The condominium was listed on Wednesday, March 28 by Weichert Realtors in Hoboken.
20 Newport Parkway, Unit PHA Jersey City, NJ 07310 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Private Balcony Priced at $2,300,000 Rare, One of only Two Penthouses at The Shore! Stunning 3 Bed, 3 B…
Parents' Nightmare: Body Of Missing Son, 21, Found At Foot Of Palisades After They Trace Phone
The parents of a missing 21-year-old Somerset County man tracked his cellphone to the Palisades overlooking the Hudson River, where they found his backpack -- and responders eventually recovered his body, authorities said.
The concerned Franklin Township parents called Palisades Interstate Parkway police on Saturday, Feb. 4, and told them their son had been missing for two days, Lt. Raymond E. Walter said.
"They were able to track their son's cell phone to the area of the cliffs, located just south of Stateline Lookout in Alpine," the lieutenant said.
The couple then went there, checked th…
Thief Jailed After Jumping Into Hudson, Headbutting Edgewater Officer: Authorities (Update)
A thief who jumped into the Hudson River while running from Edgewater police head-butted an officer when he was finally taken into custody, authorities said.
An officer responding to The Promenade apartments off River Road on a call of a theft of an apartment key from the guardhouse spotted Anthony M. Quinones Savino, 32, shortly after 6 a.m., Detective Lt. Steven Tibus said.
Quinones bolted, ignoring commands to stop, the lieutenant said. He ran into the parking deck, then jumped a railing into the river, Tibus said.
Police summoned the borough, New Jersey State Police and North Hudson R…
