Support Surges For Firefighter From Passaic Injured Battling Newark Blaze Support Surges For Firefighter From Passaic Injured Battling Newark Blaze
Support Surges For Firefighter From Passaic Injured Battling Newark Blaze PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Support is surging for a Newark firefighter and Passaic County native who was left critical after becoming trapped responding to a blaze last month. More than $19,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Paul Leber as of Sunday evening.  Minutes after going into a burning building in Newark's North Ward last month, firefighters were ordered to leave -- but Leber was trapped inside. Although Leber was saved by his firefighter brothers, he suffered burns to his face and lungs. "Leber, 38, was airlifted to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx and was critical for sever…
Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages
Wayne Girl, 9, Busts Trio Stealing Packages WAYNE, N.J. — A 9-year-old from Wayne is being credited with catching three men taking packages off her neighbor's porch, NBC reports. Nearly $2,000 worth of designer clothing was snatched by a trio of package thieves – who, in turn, were grabbed by Wayne police, Daily Voice reported this week. Sydney Monello was in her bedroom when she spotted the trio waiting by their car outside of her driveway, the article says. They got outside of the car and looked around, seemingly checking to make sure the coast was clear, NBC says, citing Monello. The 9-year-old's parents said she was overreactin…
Heroin-Related Crash Leaves Hackensack Daughter Fighting For Only Parent Heroin-Related Crash Leaves Hackensack Daughter Fighting For Only Parent
Heroin-Related Crash Leaves Hackensack Daughter Fighting For Only Parent HACKENSACK, N.J. — The only parent that Hackensack's Lauren Evans has left is her dad -- and barely. The 28-year-old lost her mom when she was five, and on Monday night, her father Bob Evans was left critical after a heroin user hit his car head on on Route 17, Evans said. "My dad has done everything for me. He worked three jobs to support myself and my grandmother," she said. "Dad loves music and has made it his life, attending as many concerts as he could and also becoming a career volunteer at local music theaters.  "My dad is literally the guy who would keep dog bis…
NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again
NBA Hall Of Famer Dennis Rodman Checks Into Paterson Rehab Center Again PATERSON, N.J. — Following a weekend DUI arrest, NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman has checked into a rehabilitation center in Paterson, the Associated Press reports. Rodman checked into Turning Point Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday to deal with his longtime struggle with alcoholism, the athlete's agent told the AP. Rodman -- born in Trenton -- was arrested in Southern California late Saturday on suspicion of DUI after being pulled over for a traffic violation, according to the AP. The athlete failed field sobriety and breath tests, the article says citing the Newport Beach police. Rodman…
Young Paterson Couple Fighting Cancer Encourages Others To ‘Live Deeply’ Young Paterson Couple Fighting Cancer Encourages Others To ‘Live Deeply’
Young Paterson Couple Fighting Cancer Encourages Others To ‘Live Deeply’ PATERSON, N.J. – A 28-year-old Paterson man fighting stage 4 stomach cancer and his wife are reminding people to live every day to the fullest. “On the dawn of this new year please remember to live! Not just live but live deeply and fully!” Joelicet Lausell wrote on a GoFundMe page she created to raise stomach cancer awareness and support for her husband Anyelo. “If you experience any symptoms that are strange for your body please, please visit your doctor,” she wrote. By the time Anyelo was diagnosed with stomach cancer in September, the disease had already spread to his liver and lungs. …
VIDEO: Totowa Teen Helicopter Pilot Sees Endless Horizon VIDEO: Totowa Teen Helicopter Pilot Sees Endless Horizon
Video: Totowa Teen Helicopter Pilot Sees Endless Horizon TOTOWA, N.J. – Lucy Barriga of Totowa sees the world differently than most 16 year olds: That’s because she’s one of the youngest helicopter pilots around. Lucy, who goes by the handle “BluVen,” got interested in flying while watching her dad, Victor, make videos about helicopter aviation. “The view, taking off, listening to the instructor talk on the radio with other pilots – it’s a one-of-a-kind experience for me,” the Passaic County Technical Institute student says. “I know most other kids don't have the same opportunity.” Earlier this week, Victor “Hawk” Barriga beamed as his angel cli…
Lodi Single Mom, Son Lost Everything But Each Other In Fire Lodi Single Mom, Son Lost Everything But Each Other In Fire
Lodi Single Mom, Son Lost Everything But Each Other In Fire LODI, N.J. — Nearly $1,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe Monday afternoon for a Lodi family displaced by a recent fire. The four-alarm blaze broke out in the attic around 7:45 a.m., Jan. 10, sending flames shooting through the roof, Daily Voice reported. It took nearly two hours to bring it under control, as firefighters battled poor water pressure caused by the recent deep freeze. Funds raised on the website will go toward two of the occupants, a single mom Kelly and her 21-year-old son, Johnny. The pair lost nearly everything but each other, the page says. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Teaneck Brothers Find Lost $4M Rembrandt Painting Under Ping-Pong Table Teaneck Brothers Find Lost $4M Rembrandt Painting Under Ping-Pong Table
Teaneck Brothers Find Lost $4M Rembrandt Painting Under Ping-Pong Table TEANECK, N.J˘. — What three Teaneck brothers thought was just another inheritance painting under the ping-pong table in their basement turned out to be a lost Rembrandt recently auctioned off at nearly $4 million, Fox Business reports. The Landau brothers -- Ned, Roger (formerly of Cliffside Park) and Steven -- will tell their story on Fox Business Network's Strange Inheritance on Monday, Jan. 15, at 9 p.m. The three held an estate sale following their mother's death but held onto a few items they didn't want to give up, the article says. Among them was a painting that "creeped Ned ou…
Bergenfield Mom, Daughter Reveal Bullying's Dark Truths In Short Film Bergenfield Mom, Daughter Reveal Bullying's Dark Truths In Short Film
Bergenfield Mom, Daughter Reveal Bullying's Dark Truths In Short Film BERGENFIELD, N.J. — For Kate Tesoriero, the bullying began in first grade at the Jefferson School in Bergenfield. "Your backpack is ugly and so are you," her peers would say, laughing at her Justin Bieber bag. The normally happy-go-lucky kid was hurting inside, badly.  The cruelty from her peers persisted for years.  But with help from teachers, social workers, therapists, friends and her parents, Katie was able to find a way out. "If your’e in a situation like I was, go get help," the 11-year-old said. "If your parents don’t want to talk or if they’re busy, fi…
Support Surges For Beloved Dumont Bartender's Niece, Critical After Crash Support Surges For Beloved Dumont Bartender's Niece, Critical After Crash
Support Surges For Beloved Dumont Bartender's Niece, Critical After Crash DUMONT, N.J. — The community is rallying around Joe Roberto, a beloved bartender at Dumont's Grant Street. On Tuesday morning, Roberto discovered that his niece -- Liz Smith -- had been in a horrible car accident in Antigua.  She was flown via medical transport Tuesday night from Antigua to Florida with two broken arms, a shattered pelvis, broken femur, broken ankle, broken sacrum and other injuries, Roberto said.  Since Wednesday morning, she’s had two -- six hour surgeries repairing her broken bones and is breathing on her own again. "The doctors are saying Liz’s survival is truly …
Clifton Woman Launches Fundraiser For NJ Man Who Lost Houseboat In Blizzard Clifton Woman Launches Fundraiser For NJ Man Who Lost Houseboat In Blizzard
Clifton Woman Launches Fundraiser For NJ Man Who Lost Houseboat In Blizzard CLIFTON, N.J. – A Clifton woman is hoping to help a New Jersey man whose home remains stuck in the frozen Sandy Hook Bay. Stephanie Sblendorio launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Danny Davis, 53, who lost his houseboat in the recent blizzard, then found it surrounded in ice. Davis lives on a fixed income and is now residing in his van with his two dogs. He has survived 13 heart attacks, 18 stents and a triple bypass surgery just seven months ago. “Let’s make Danny’s fight a little easier by donating to this man who despite everything is able to say, ‘a lot of people are worse off than I a…
Neighbors Rally For Wayne Family After Devastating House Fire Neighbors Rally For Wayne Family After Devastating House Fire
Neighbors Rally For Wayne Family After Devastating House Fire WAYNE, N.J. — More than $7,300 raised as of Thursday evening on a GoFundMe for a Wayne family who lost their house in a blaze last week. For nearly three decades, the Shakkour family has lived in the same home in Wayne. On Jan. 5, a fire ravaged through the family's MacDonald Drive house, destroying nearly everything in its path.  Neighbors say the Shakkours are among the most giving people around, which is why they're rallying to help them rebuild with a GoFundMe. "The Shakkour family....would give the shirt off of their backs to anyone in need," the page says. Father Tony Sha…