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Fatal Clifton Construction Accident Probed By OSHA Fatal Clifton Construction Accident Probed By OSHA
Fatal Clifton Construction Accident Probed By Osha One person was killed in a construction accident in Clifton on Monday, April 13, authorities confirmed. A large construction lift fell on its side at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Main Avenue near Homer Street in Clifton, Lt. Robert Anderson said. The Passaic County Sheriff CSI and OSHA responded. View this post on Instagram The victim's identity was not being released as of press time.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of Clifton's 'Dunkin' Donuts Queen' Daniela Ghafour Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of Clifton's 'Dunkin' Donuts Queen' Daniela Ghafour
Boyfriend Charged With Murder Of Clifton's 'Dunkin' Donuts Queen' Daniela Ghafour A Passaic man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old Clifton native known as the “Dunkin’ Donuts Queen” nearly one year later, authorities announced. Ernest Lawrence, 35, of Passaic, was identified as the suspect in the March 16, 2025 murder of Daniela Ghafour, of Passaic, and captured in North Carolina, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman. Sources tell Daily Voice that Lawrence was Ghafour's boyfriend. He has been extradited to New Jersey where he will face charges of murder, unlawful po…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Clifton High School Senior Had Child Porn Depicting Kids 2 To 15, Sheriff Says Clifton High School Senior Had Child Porn Depicting Kids 2 To 15, Sheriff Says
Clifton High School Senior Had Child Porn Depicting Kids 2 To 15, Sheriff Says A Clifton high school senior has been arrested following an investigation into child sexual abuse material shared online, authorities said. Angel Omar Garcia, 18, of Clifton, was arrested on Monday, March 9 following an investigation by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Detectives received information that an individual had uploaded media files depicting child sexual abuse material to multiple social media platforms, Adamo said. The files reportedly showed nude children ranging in age from about two to …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says
Man, 35, Found Dead With Signs Of Trauma In Paterson, Prosecutor Says A 35-year-old man who was found with signs of physical injury in Paterson was later pronounced dead, authorities said. Alexis Viveros-Callejas' body was found near 15th Street and 6th Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 4, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Patrick Murray said. An investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PC…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill officially announced her resignation from Congress. Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional istrict, sent a resignation letter to Gov. Phil Murphy this week. Her resignation will take effect Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. "It has been an honor to serve the residents of the 11th Congressional District since 2019. I’ve been proud to fight for our communities, getting shovels in the ground for the Gateway Tunnel project, slashing through red tape on critical flood mitigation projects, protecting Picatinny Arsenal’s mission, and funding community …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Explosive Blaze At NJ Country Club Contained Explosive Blaze At NJ Country Club Contained
Explosive Blaze At NJ Country Club Contained A fiery inferno lit up the night sky over Preakness Hills Country Club on Monday, Dec. 29, as a maintenance building went up in flames, prompting a massive emergency response to prevent a potentially catastrophic disaster. Wayne Fire companies 3, 4, and 5 rushed to the scene on Ratzer Road just after 9:20 p.m. What they found was every firefighter’s worst-case scenario: a building fully engulfed in flames, dangerously close to both a fuel storage tank and a container of hazardous chemicals. “The first fire chief on the scene quickly realized the risks,” said Fire Commissioner Frank Velardi.…

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by Cecilia Levine