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BREAKING: Hackensack Councilman Stepping Down After Soccer Game Scandal BREAKING: Hackensack Councilman Stepping Down After Soccer Game Scandal
Breaking: Hackensack Councilman Stepping Down After Soccer Game Scandal The Hackensack councilman who refused to apologize to a club coach after making derogatory racial comments about him and slamming his goalkeeper during a game will be stepping down. In an email to Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 11, Leo Battaglia — who was elected in 2013 — said he feels he has no other choice but to resign from the city council. "This evening, I, Councilman Leo Battaglia, along with two individuals who participated in the conversation that took place on Monday, September 16th, visited the homes of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor," Battaglia said. "This was an opportunity to provide…

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News
Man Killed In Midland Park Hit-Run Crash, County's Second In 24 Hours: Prosecutor Man Killed In Midland Park Hit-Run Crash, County's Second In 24 Hours: Prosecutor
Man Killed In Midland Park Hit-Run Crash, County's Second In 24 Hours: Prosecutor A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Bergen County on Friday night, Oct 11 — the county's second fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in 24 hours. The man was struck on Godwin Avenue near Witte Drive in Midland Park just before 7:10 p.m., Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center with serious injuries where he was ultimately pronounced dead. On Thursday night, Oct. 10, George Arnold was killed at the intersection of Ridge Road and Milton Avenue in Lyndhurst. He was a cook at the popular Route 17 restaurant S…

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Police & Fire
Northfield Mayor Erland Chau Charged In High School Parking Lot Incident Northfield Mayor Erland Chau Charged In High School Parking Lot Incident
Northfield Mayor Erland Chau Charged In High School Parking Lot Incident The mayor of one New Jersey town is facing weapons offenses for an incident that happened in a high school parking lot, police said. Linwood police released a statement saying only that Erland V. Chau, 72, was charged with harassment, disorderly conduct, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose stemming from an incident in the Mainland Regional High School on Oct. 1.  Chau is the mayor of Northfield. Police did not release further details in the incident, however, a report from the BreakingAC said Chau brandished a starter pistol during a confrontation with a …

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Obituaries
Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart
Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart Clifton is mourning the losses of a student and a school principal just days apart. Juel Martinez, a Clifton High School student, died on Sunday, Oct. 6 after a nearly-year-long battle with cancer, a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family says. He was 15 years old. On Monday, Oct. 7, School Two lost its dear principal Jennifer Lucas, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Her cause of death was not made public. The campaign launched for Juel says he was "full of humor and didn't let the sudden cancer destroy his spirits, always fighting hard for his family." As of press time, more than…

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Police & Fire
Telford Pizzaiolo Sent Himself Nudes From Victim's Forgotten Phone Before Sex Assault: Cops Telford Pizzaiolo Sent Himself Nudes From Victim's Forgotten Phone Before Sex Assault: Cops
Telford Pizzaiolo Sent Himself Nudes From Victim's Forgotten Phone Before Sex Assault: Cops The 39-year-old owner of a Bucks County pizza shop is accused of sending himself naked photos of a victim and their partner he found on a phone in his shop and then sexually assaulting them when they came back to get it, police said. Nery Leonardo Vasquez-Pascual, who owns Leonardi’s Pizza in Chalfont, had been wanted after police said he sent himself photos from the victim's home that they left in his shop on Aug. 17, Central Bucks Regional PD said. When the victim re-entered the restaurant to retrieve their cell phone, that Vasquez-Pascual handed the victim the cell phone, then physi…

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Police & Fire
Man Steals Bucks County Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Best Buy: Cops Man Steals Bucks County Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Best Buy: Cops
Man Steals Bucks County Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Best Buy: Cops Police are looking to identify the man who they say stole a healthcare worker's credit card and bought a $1,130 device with it at a Philadelphia Best Buy. The card was stolen from a healthcare worker in Lower Southampton Township, and the device was bought from a South Philly store, police said. The suspect was seen operating a small white SUV. Anyone with information can submit a tip on CrimeWatch.

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Police & Fire
Police Seek ID Of Gunman In Terrifying Late-Summer Swatara Incident Police Seek ID Of Gunman In Terrifying Late-Summer Swatara Incident
Police Seek ID Of Gunman In Terrifying Late-Summer Swatara Incident Police in Dauphin County are seeking the public's help in identifying the individual wanted in connection with an August assault. The man pictured above was in a group of three people who approached the victim sitting in their car on the 200 block of Liz Lane in Swatara around 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 28, police said.  The man above pulled out a handgun and began yelling and threatening the victims. A responding officer saw the individuals running behind the 300 block of Kristy Lane but was not able to detain them or see where they went. Anyone who recognizes the man is urged to call Swatara…

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News
'Perfectly Imperfect:' Surrendered Pup At Oakland Rescue Blissfully Unaware Of Abnormalities 'Perfectly Imperfect:' Surrendered Pup At Oakland Rescue Blissfully Unaware Of Abnormalities
'Perfectly Imperfect:' Surrendered Pup At Oakland Rescue Blissfully Unaware Of Abnormalities All that Rabbit wants is love. The Frenchie mix was surrendered to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland weighing just 16 pounds.  Rabbit's entire spine, chest, and front legs are abnormal. However, he is neurologically appropriate and shows no sign of pain, RBARI said.  "He walks crouched on his front elbows, appearing to always be in a play bow stance," RBARI said in a Facebook post seeking an adopter or foster home for Rabbit. Rabbit remains at Country Willow Veterinary Hospital for full diagnostics, x-rays, and his neuter. In the meantime, RBARI for a" foster…

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Police & Fire
Man Convicted Of Killing Girlfriend Stabbed 29 Times In Washington Township Man Convicted Of Killing Girlfriend Stabbed 29 Times In Washington Township
Man Convicted Of Killing Girlfriend Stabbed 29 Times In Washington Township A 59-year-old Bergen County man has been convicted in the killing of his 51-year-old girlfriend in 2021, authorities announced. Patrick J. Camilli, 59, of Washington Township, was found guilty after a four-week trial beginning last September in the death of Mary Huber, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Camilli was found lying on top of Mary E. Huber on the floor of a Lexington Township Court home on Oct. 24, 2021, just after midnight, Musella said. A knife was found near Camilli at the scene. Huber had suffered multiple stab wounds and bruises and was taken to The Valley Hosp…

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Police & Fire
Cook At Popular Steak Restaurant ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Lyndhurst Hit-Run (UPDATE) Cook At Popular Steak Restaurant ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Lyndhurst Hit-Run (UPDATE)
Cook At Popular Steak Restaurant ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Lyndhurst Hit-Run (Update) The victim of a deadly Bergen County hit-and-run crash has been identified as a cook at a popular steak restaurant along Route 17. George Arnold, 57, of Lyndhurst, was struck and killed just before 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the intersection of Ridge Road and Milton Avenue in Lyndhurst, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The striking vehicle fled the scene. An employee at Steve's Sizzling Steaks on Route 17 in Carlstadt confirmed that Arnold was a cook at the restaurant, a more than 80-year-old eatery and go-to spot for steaks for many residents. Georg…

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