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Cecilia Levine

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Manhunt Underway After Shooting That Had All Of Allentown Under Shelter In Place: Prosecutor Authorities have announced the reason for an investigation that had an entire New Jersey town under a shelter in place Tuesday, Dec. 31. Around 6 p.m., the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office announced that 52-year-old Daniel Williams is being sought in connection with a shooting investigation in Allentown. Police said only that the incident happened in the afternoon hours. The shelter-in-place was issued at approximately 2 p.m. and was lifted two hours later. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Allentown has a population of about 1,734 people. The borough borders the t…

by Chris Spiker & Cecilia Levine

12/31/2024

Police & Fire

Explosive Blaze At Preakness Hills 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.…

by Cecilia Levine

12/31/2024

Police & Fire

Unlicensed Driver Speeding In Stolen Car Had Multiple Fake IDs, In Englewood, Police Say A Queens, NY woman was arrested in Bergen County after police found she was driving a stolen van and had fake IDs, forgery tools, and amphetamines, authorities said. Vanessa C. Lake, 27, was stopped at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 23, for speeding on Broad Avenue in Englewood, according to Detective Lt. Fred Pulice. Officers ran a check on the vehicle's registration and found that the white 2021 GMC van had been reported stolen in North Bergen. Further investigation revealed that Lake was carrying multiple false identifications with her photograph but different names and personal detail…

by Cecilia Levine

12/31/2024

Police & Fire

Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In Route 22 McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops Police are searching for a man who set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s on Route 22 East, forcing customers to flee and causing damage to the restaurant’s floor. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 26, around 5 p.m., according to Union Police. The suspect allegedly emerged from the restaurant’s bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be filming the act for social media purposes. Customers eating at the time were alarmed and evacuated the building. The suspect then fled to a waiting white Audi parked outside and left the scen…

by Cecilia Levine

12/31/2024

Obituaries

'Bald Ballerina' Maggie Kudirka Dies After Inspirational Cancer Battle, 33 The world lost an extraordinary spirit on Friday, Dec. 27, with the passing of Maggie Kudirka, lovingly known as the "Bald Ballerina. "Maggie, 33, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer at her home, surrounded by family, loved ones shared on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie Kudirka (@baldballerina) The Joffrey Ballet School, where Maggie trained, mourned her loss, calling her a “beautiful warrior.” “Maggie’s passion and grace will forever inspire us,” they wrote, reflecting on her profound impact on the dance and c…

by Cecilia Levine

12/31/2024

Police & Fire

DUI Driver Slams Into McDonald's Injuring Employee, Causing Gas Leak In Hackensack: Cops A 37-year-old DUI Teaneck driver has been charged for a crash at a Hackensack McDonald's that left an employee injured and caused a gas leak, police said. The incident occurred at 343 River Street when a car driven by Christian Andia, of Teaneck, struck the building at approximately 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista said.. A 21-year-old female employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to Antista. The crash caused a gas leak, and the building was deemed unsafe for occupation, Antista sai…

by Cecilia Levine

12/31/2024

News

Man Airlifted In Tree Branch Incident In Sussex County: Njsp A 47-year-old man was airlifted to a local hospital Monday morning, Dec. 30 after being struck by a tree branch in Sussex County, police said. Troopers responded to the scene on Puder Road in Fredon at approximately 8:02 a.m. to assist with the medical emergency, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. The man sustained moderate injuries from the incident, authorities said. Emergency responders transported the victim by helicopter for medical treatment. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and no further details have been released.

by Cecilia Levine

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

4-Car Crash Brings Major Police Response To Route 17 Shopping Center (Photos) A 52-year-old woman trying to park her car accidentally hit the accelerator, sending her vehicle into three others and then the brick wall of a store at a Route 17 shopping center, police said. The New Milford resident was attempting to park her 2024 White Honda Prologue in a designated parking stall when she hit the gas, sending her car into two other parked cars and a 2014 Land Rover driving through the lot of the Mid Ridge shopping center around 3:50 p.m., Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The shopping center is home to a HomeGoods and Burlington. The structure th…

by Cecilia Levine

12/30/2024

News

Landmark NYC Eatery Katz's Deli Violated ADA Regulations, Feds Say: Inside The New Overhaul The iconic Katz's Deli in Manhattan has agreed to make significant accessibility improvements and pay a $20,000 penalty following a federal lawsuit. The settlement, announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Edward Y. Kim, resolves allegations that the historic deli violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A consent decree outlining the required changes was entered on Sunday, Dec. 29, by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla. “The corrections and modifications agreed to by Katz’s Deli will give individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy one of New York City’s most pop…

by Cecilia Levine

12/30/2024

Police & Fire

Unvaccinated, Roaming Dog Attacks Victim, Wilton Owner Charged, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested after his dogs attacked and injured a victim in November, police said. Erasmo L. Farinas, 52, of Wilton, was arrested on a warrant on Monday, Dec. 23, stemming from an incident on Nov. 23, at approximately 4: 30 p.m., according to the Wilton police report. Police say the warrant was issued after his roaming dog or dogs attacked and injured a victim in town. Police allege Farinas failed to meet several legal requirements for dog ownership and allowed his dogs to roam unsupervised. Police say Farinas did not have dog/cat rabies vaccinations and was ci…

by Cecilia Levine

12/30/2024

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