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Victim Killed In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash Was Avid Gardener With Hard Work Ethic Victim Killed In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash Was Avid Gardener With Hard Work Ethic
Victim Killed In Route 206 Dump Truck Crash Was Avid Gardener With Hard Work Ethic Services have been finalized for the 57-year-old Morris County man killed in a dump truck crash this week. Peter Janke, of Chester, rear-ended a garbage truck on Route 206 in Mount Olive early Wednesday, Dec. 18 in Morris County, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Known for his strong work ethic, Pete was a manager at PLPS Printing Co. in Little Falls, his obituary on the William J. Leber Funeral Home website says. "Outside of work, he was an avid gardener with a passion for tending to his plants and maintaining his lawn," his obituary reads. "He found great jo…

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Police & Fire
Officer Reached 102 MPH, Went Airborne In Crash Caused By Medical Episode, Little Falls PD Says Officer Reached 102 MPH, Went Airborne In Crash Caused By Medical Episode, Little Falls PD Says
Officer Reached 102 MPH, Went Airborne In Crash Caused By Medical Episode, Little Falls PD Says Little Falls police have released details and identified the officer involved in a serious crash while on duty earlier this month. Little Falls Patrolman Antonio Piedrabuena began experiencing symptoms of a medical emergency, causing his marked police vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably around 1:18 a.m. on Dec. 12, his department said in a news release. The police unit reached speeds of 102 miles per hour as it veered over the double-yellow lines, struck a curb and utility pole, and crashed into the front of Schumacher Chevrolet along Main Street near Union Avenue, police said. The v…

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Professor Sexually Assaults Bergen Community College Student: Sheriff Professor Sexually Assaults Bergen Community College Student: Sheriff
Professor Sexually Assaults Bergen Community College Student: Sheriff A Bergen Community College professor is being investigated on accusations he sexually assaulted a student, authorities said. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, a BCC student reported to both BCC Public Safety and the Bergen County Sheriff's Office that she had been sexually assaulted earlier that day by Zameer Baksh, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton said. The victim said she was kissed on the cheek and the professor made inappropriate comments. The defendant continued his assault by forcefully grabbing and touching her genitalia area, Cureton said. The defendant was charged with Criminal S…

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'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own 'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own
'She Was Sent To Me:' Nutley Woman Adopts Dog Struck On Route 4 After Losing Her Own Natalie D’Angelo believes her beloved dog Zoey, who passed away in March, played a role in bringing Stella into her life.  On Friday, Dec. 20, the 41-year-old Nutley resident adopted Stella, the dog who had survived being struck by a car on Route 4 in Hackensack, from the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro. “I just lost my dog in March—she was a half dachshund—and because of that, I felt like maybe Stella was being sent to me from her,” D’Angelo said with Stella in her lap on the floor of the shelter. “I feel like I have the love of my other dog back.” View …

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Police & Fire
Thieves Strip Wheels, Tires Off Teslas At Paramus Dealership Thieves Strip Wheels, Tires Off Teslas At Paramus Dealership
Thieves Strip Wheels, Tires Off Teslas At Paramus Dealership Thieves struck overnight in Paramus, making off with the wheels and tires from two Tesla sedans parked in a dealership’s overflow lot, Boyd A. Loving reports. Photo(s) of the day, 12/20/2024: Thieves were busy at work overnight in Paramus, where two (2) Tesla sedans were... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Friday, December 20, 2024 The vehicles, located at the Fashion Center on East Ridgewood Avenue, were discovered resting on cinder blocks by a dealership employee on the morning of Friday, Dec. 20, Loving said.  The Paramus Police Department was notified, and a uniforme…

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Business
CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
CT's Six Remaining Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business.  The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including six locations in Connecticut. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-frien…

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Business
These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
These 18 NJ Big Lots Stores Are Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business.  The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including 18 locations in New Jersey. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-friendl…

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Ex-Paterson Mayor Avoids Jailtime In Admitting To Violating Public Office Ban Ex-Paterson Mayor Avoids Jailtime In Admitting To Violating Public Office Ban
Ex-Paterson Mayor Avoids Jailtime In Admitting To Violating Public Office Ban Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for defying a 2017 court order permanently barring him from running for or holding public office, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. Torres, 66, admitted during a hearing on Thursday, Dec. 19, in Passaic County Superior Court that his 2022 bid to reclaim the mayor’s seat violated the judicial order. The plea, to a fourth-degree criminal contempt charge, followed an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA)’s Corruption Bureau. Under the terms of the plea agreement, the St…

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Cats Soaked In Urine Abandoned In Paterson Parking Lot, Rescuers Say Cats Soaked In Urine Abandoned In Paterson Parking Lot, Rescuers Say
Cats Soaked In Urine Abandoned In Paterson Parking Lot, Rescuers Say Two cats were rescued in Paterson after being abandoned in a parking lot during near-freezing temperatures, left in a filthy carrier soaked in urine and rainwater, rescuers say. According to the Oakland-based Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI), the animals, named Sid and Tony, are now receiving emergency medical care after enduring severe neglect and exposure. RBARI said the cats were found traumatized and sick from the conditions they were subjected to.  “Sid and Tony urgently need your help,” the organization said in a statement, highlighting the critical care the cats require to r…

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New Rochelle Student Dies Leaving High School Community Reeling New Rochelle Student Dies Leaving High School Community Reeling
New Rochelle Student Dies Leaving High School Community Reeling The New Rochelle High School community is grieving the loss of a student whose untimely passing was announced by Superintendent Dr. Corey W. Reynolds on Thursday, Dec. 19. The student, whose name has not been publicly released, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, determination, and ambition, Reynolds said. The student was admired by staff and peers alike for her unwavering commitment to her education and her goal of creating a better future for her family, the superintendent added. “Her memory will remain an inspiration to us all,” Reynolds wrote. “This st…

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