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Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Burning Norwood Home Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Burning Norwood Home Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Burning Norwood Home
Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped In Burning Norwood Home A dog trapped inside a burning Bergen County home was rescued by firefighters as flames and thick black smoke poured from the garage, authorities said. Police and firefighters were called to the home on Glenn Avenue near Tappan Road in Norwood around 1:59 p.m. for a structure fire, authorities said. The first police officers to arrive found flames and heavy black smoke coming from the garage. A resident told officers that a dog was still trapped inside the home. Officers tried to enter but were unable to get inside because of the intense heat and smoke, authorities said. Firefighters …
Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In North Arlington Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In North Arlington Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In North Arlington
Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In North Arlington A new 41,115-square-foot industrial facility is moving forward in Bergen County after developers secured construction financing, JLL announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Class A warehouse is planned for 9 Porete Ave. in North Arlington, within the borough's 25-acre Porete Avenue Redevelopment Area in the Meadowlands, JLL said. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing from Glacier Credit Strategies on behalf of developer The Hampshire Companies LLC. The amount of the loan was not disclosed. The facility will have 40-foot ceilings, nine loading dock doors, one drive-in door, a 135-foot truck …
Crash Closes Pulaski Skyway In Both Directions, Heavy Delays Reported Crash Closes Pulaski Skyway In Both Directions, Heavy Delays Reported Crash Closes Pulaski Skyway In Both Directions, Heavy Delays Reported
Crash Closes Pulaski Skyway In Both Directions, Heavy Delays Reported A crash shut down the Pulaski Skyway in both directions Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, causing heavy delays, according to traffic alerts. The crash was reported near the US 1&9 Truck Route/Raymond Boulevard in Newark as of 2:25 p.m. All northbound and southbound lanes were closed. Motorists were being advised to expect delays in the area.
Mail Truck Slams Into Haledon Home, Mayor Says Mail Truck Slams Into Haledon Home, Mayor Says Mail Truck Slams Into Haledon Home, Mayor Says
Mail Truck Slams Into Haledon Home, Mayor Says A postal vehicle crashed into a Passaic County home Monday morning, Oct. 5, damaging the house but causing no serious injuries, Haledon Mayor Michael Johnson said. The crash happened in Haledon, where police, firefighters, borough Business Administrator Mohammad Ramadan and Code Enforcement Officer Arianna Claudio responded, according to Johnson. Johnson did not provide additional details about what caused the crash or the extent of the damage.
Caregiver Caught Stealing From Mahwah Home, Police Say Caregiver Caught Stealing From Mahwah Home, Police Say Caregiver Caught Stealing From Mahwah Home, Police Say
Caregiver Caught Stealing From Mahwah Home, Police Say A caregiver for children with special needs was arrested after a Bergen County family found him going through their disabled child’s bedroom drawers with a flashlight, authorities said. The family returned to their Mahwah home early Friday, Oct. 2, and discovered the caretaker in the bedroom, according to a Mahwah Police Department press release. Nothing appeared to be missing that morning, but the family had previously reported several thousand dollars stolen from the home, police said.  Elvin Alcantara, 26, of the Bronx, was detained while Detective Timothy Letavish and Officer Ryan …
Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Of Montclair Dies Suddenly At 31 Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Of Montclair Dies Suddenly At 31 Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Of Montclair Dies Suddenly At 31
Rutgers Grad, Snowboard Racer Alex Borgo Of Montclair Dies Suddenly At 31 A North Jersey contractor, former competitive snowboard racer and Rutgers University graduate died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 2. Alessandro “Alex” Borgo, of Montclair, was 31, according to his obituary on the Caggiano Memorial-Home website. Born in Brazil, Borgo moved to the United States at 5 years old and graduated from Rutgers in 2018, his obituary reads. He worked with his father, Valdeci, at Borgo Construction and raced snowboards while at Rutgers. Off the slopes, Borgo enjoyed fishing, paddleboarding, tanning by the water and listening to country music. Borgo is survived by his pare…
Kings Food Market In Hillsdale To Close: Report Kings Food Market In Hillsdale To Close: Report Kings Food Market In Hillsdale To Close: Report
Kings Food Market In Hillsdale To Close: Report A popular Bergen County supermarket is slated to close in early 2027, according to multiple news reports. Kings Food Market in Hillsdale has plans to close no later than Jan. 2, 2027, NJ Advance Media reports. A WARN notice filed with the state says 122 employees could lose their jobs. Kings was acquired by Acme Markets for $96.4 million after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020.
Viral Video Shows Armless Man's North Bergen Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting Viral Video Shows Armless Man's North Bergen Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting Viral Video Shows Armless Man's North Bergen Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting
Viral Video Shows Armless Man's North Bergen Arrest Following Apparent Predator Sting A viral video shows an online predator-hunting group helping police arrest an armless man accused of trying to meet an underage decoy in New Jersey. Footage of Carlos Simon-Vega's 5 arrest on Sunday, Oct. 5, was shared by self-proclaimed child predator catchers EDPWatch, which said it carried out the sting. "We’re in North Bergen, New Jersey with Carlos Simon," a member of the group told the camera as officers searched him in an apartment. "As you guys can see, he has no arms. He came over here to meet a 15-year-old girl. He wanted to do some very bad things to her and he is under arrest." …
Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed
Parking Cameras Are Popping Up Across NJ: Here's Who Decides If You're Ticketed Drivers who make a habit of stopping “just for a minute” where they shouldn’t may soon want to think twice. A growing number of New Jersey towns are turning to SafetySticks, solar-powered devices from Municipal Parking Services (MPS) that use cameras, artificial intelligence, and license plate recognition to detect and document illegal parking. The gray SafetySticks could easily be mistaken for ordinary poles, making their cameras easy to miss. The pole-mounted devices are designed for places where one illegally parked car can create a bigger problem, including crosswalks, bus stops, bike …
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation, Lockdown At Cape May County Zoo A bomb threat forced an evacuation and lockdown at the Cape May County Park & Zoo on Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, county officials said. The threat was reported to 911 just after 4 p.m., prompting visitors and staff to evacuate while the animals were secured, according to Cape May County officials. The Cape May County Sheriff’s Office and Middle Township Police investigated as four bomb-sniffing dogs searched the zoo and park. No threat was found, and the grounds were deemed safe, officials said. Another sweep was planned for Tuesday morning, Oct. 6. “The safety of our visitors, our …
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