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24-Year-Old Unseats NJ Town's Mayor After Weeks Of Controversy
Frank Velez declared victory in Belleville’s mayoral race Tuesday night, May 12, after defeating incumbent Mayor Michael Melham in the township’s nonpartisan municipal election.
The 24-year-old received 3,255 votes, 59.47%, compared to Melham’s 2,218 votes, 40.53%, according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday afternoon, May 13.
Melham, who is also the deputy coordinator of the Office of Emergency Management, received backlash from the community over his handling of the massive warehouse fire that closed schools.
Following the fire, the Belleville Public School 9 Ho…
Lawrence Taylor Remains Hospitalized In NJ With Stomach Issue: Attorney
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor remains hospitalized in New Jersey with a stomach issue, his attorney said in a statement, Monday, April 27.
Taylor, who won two Super Bowls with Big Blue, has been hospitalized since Monday, April 20, Mark Eiglarsh, his attorney, told The Athletic. Taylor's condition does not appear to be life threatening and he is showing signs of improvement, Eiglarsh said.
It is unknown how long Taylor will be in the hospital for, Eiglarsh said.
Taylor played 13 seasons for the Giants and was named MVP in 1986. The linebacker made 10 Pro Bowls and was named Defensive …
Why This $1.2M Bergen County Home Is Drawing Crowds
A newly listed home in one of Bergen County's more sought-after areas is drawing heavy interest just days after hitting the market, the listing agent said.
The four-bedroom, three-bath home at 22-35 Radburn Road is listed for $1,199,918 and has already racked up more than 3,200 views and over 200 saves in its first week on Zillow.
The property features herringbone hardwood floors, custom woodwork, and a gourmet kitchen centered around an oversized Taj Mahal quartzite island, the listing shows.
The home is priced well above Fair Lawn’s average of $725,000, but listing agent Besmir Vato…
