Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Of Bergen Man, 72, Found In Backyard Pool Body Of Bergen Man, 72, Found In Backyard Pool
Body Of Bergen Man, 72, Found In Backyard Pool In the latter years of his career, Dr. Richard Boguslaw gave names to the dead. The 72-year-old widowed Montvale resident, whose body was found Wednesday afternoon in his backyard pool, was a forensic dentist with the New York City Chief Medical Examiner's Office. He also was a member the past dozen or so years of the Region 2 Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team in New York and New Jersey. DMORTs, as the teams are known, respond to mass deaths -- such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina -- to help identify the deceased. Besides identifying human remains, forensic dentists also assess bi…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
Respected Rutherford Lawman Becomes Bergen County Police Chiefs Association's 95th President Respected Rutherford Lawman Becomes Bergen County Police Chiefs Association's 95th President
Respected Rutherford Lawman Becomes Bergen County Police Chiefs Association's 95th President TRIBUTE: It’s a testament to Rutherford Police Chief John R. Russo’s reputation and integrity that so many friends, loved ones and colleagues packed this year’s Bergen County Police Chiefs Association installation dinner Friday night at the Venetian in Garfield. A “young, vibrant, passionate and intelligent” police department doesn’t happen by chance, retired Bergen County prosecutor’s Detective Capt. Stephen Dembowski said while formally introducing Russo to more than 400 attendees in the main ballroom. Russo, who was sworn as the association’s 95th president, “raised the bar and improved…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief
Accomplished Washington Township Police Veteran Rises To Chief A highly respected Washington Township police veteran and accomplished instructor is now its chief. Chief Richard Skinner, who’d recently served as the department’s officer in charge, officially took the position on Monday. “This was a very competitive process [that] highlighted the talent, knowledge and commitment of our entire command staff,” Mayor Peter Calamari said. It was so competitive, in fact, that township officials also boosted one of the other two candidates: Capt. John Calamari, whose promotion also became official this week. The third candidate, Lt. A. J. Pecora, also impre…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
News
Orthodox Jewish Dad From Clifton Accused Of Living Double Life Hosting Wild NYC Sex Parties Orthodox Jewish Dad From Clifton Accused Of Living Double Life Hosting Wild NYC Sex Parties
Orthodox Jewish Dad From Clifton Accused Of Living Double Life Hosting Wild NYC Sex Parties A New York City tenant facing a lawsuit from his landlord for throwing wild sex parties happens to be living a double life as an Orthodox Jewish father in Clifton, according to a recent report. ** UPDATE: Avraham Adler told his side of the story in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, calling the story by the New York Post a 'smear campaign' ** Avraham Adler, whose wife Shana is pregnant with their fourth child, has been charging guests $60 to attend his parties that feature group foreplay, sex swings and spankings, the New York Post reports. Adler told Daily Voice that he had bee…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Sports
Newly Hired Hofstra Associate Women's Basketball Coach Dies After Fall Newly Hired Hofstra Associate Women's Basketball Coach Dies After Fall
Newly Hired Hofstra Associate Women's Basketball Coach Dies After Fall Longtime women’s college basketball coach Cathy Inglese, who was hired by Hofstra as associate head coach earlier this summer, died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall. The 60-year-old, who was head coach at Boston College from 1993 through 2008 - making the NCAA Sweet 16 three times - was hired by Hofstra in June. Hofstra announced her death on Wednesday, July 24, a week after the fall. “Our hearts are hurting with the passing of Cathy,” Hofstra women’s basketball coach Danielle Santos Atkinson stated. “Cathy was one of the kindest and nicest people I have come to know in t…

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by Zak Failla
Teaneck, NJ
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Struck By SUV Outside FDU Teaneck Campus Bicyclist Struck By SUV Outside FDU Teaneck Campus
Bicyclist Struck By SUV Outside FDU Teaneck Campus A bicyclist was struck and seriously injured by an SUV outside Fairleigh Dickinson University's Teaneck campus late Tuesday afternoon. A black Hyundai hit the victim at River Road and Cornwall Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m. She was conscious when the Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps took her to Hackensack University Medical Center. The driver remained at the scene. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS The Teaneck VAC tended to the victim and took her to Holy Name Medical Center.Yaniv Besterman for DAILY VOICE PHOTOS: Yaniv Besterman for DAILY VOICE

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by Jerry DeMarco
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Police & Fire
Franklin Lakes Police Sergeant Honored For Highway Safety Franklin Lakes Police Sergeant Honored For Highway Safety
Franklin Lakes Police Sergeant Honored For Highway Safety A Franklin Lakes police sergeant will be honored in Atlantic City this week for his expertise in highway safety. Sgt. Denny Knubel will receive the Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) Leadership award at the New Jersey Police Traffic Officers Association State Meeting on Wednesday. The TSS program was regionally established in Maryland “to recognize police officers who have notable experience, education, training, and proficiency in highway safety enforcement methods and procedures,” Franklin Lakes Police Capt. John Bakelaar said. The certification serves as verification for courtroom testimo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Accomplished Palisades Park Sergeant Adds New Title: Editor-In-Chief Of Law Enforcement Mag Accomplished Palisades Park Sergeant Adds New Title: Editor-In-Chief Of Law Enforcement Mag
Accomplished Palisades Park Sergeant Adds New Title: Editor-In-Chief Of Law Enforcement Mag He’s had a distinguished career as a police officer, author and adjunct professor, and now Palisades Park Police Sgt. George Beck is the new Editor-In-Chief of Blue Magazine. Beck’s “passion, intellect and abilities have continually impressed me,” wrote Daniel Del Valle, the CEO of Haledon-based Envisage Productions. Beck, who grew up in Palisades Park, authored the books "The Killer Among Us," "Trounce: A Suspense Thriller" and "Images of America: Palisades Park." He holds a Ph.D. in History & Culture from Drew University, a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
Glen Rock PD: 'Depressed, Despondent' Senior Found In Fair Lawn After Hours-Long Search Glen Rock PD: 'Depressed, Despondent' Senior Found In Fair Lawn After Hours-Long Search
Glen Rock PD: 'Depressed, Despondent' Senior Found In Fair Lawn After Hours-Long Search Glen Rock police had help from several law enforcement colleagues in finding an emotionally troubled senior who concerned citizens thought might harm himself or others. The 70-something “depressed and despondent” man was found in Fair Lawn after a four-hour late-night search, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said Monday. He was taken to New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus for a psychiatric evaluation, the chief said. “A handgun owned by the man was located by Pennsylvania State Police and was voluntarily surrendered to them by a family member,” Ackermann said, adding that the man didn’t have i…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love'
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' Dover native Kerri E. Fernley died suddenly on Jan. 25 at home. She was 26 years old.  Kerri graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University of Teaneck with a B.A. in forensic psychology and a minor in criminal justice in 2014. She was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tao Sorority. She enjoyed hiking, yoga and reading (particularly "Harry Potter") -- her passions animals, family and friends, her obituary says. "She loved helping others and would go out of her way to help anyone, anytime of the day and touched so many lives," according to the obit. "She lived with so much love in her heart."…

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by Cecilia Levine
Teaneck, NJ
Obituaries
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love'
FDU Graduate Kerri Fernley, 26, 'Lived With So Much Love' Dover native Kerri E. Fernley died suddenly on Jan. 25 at home. She was 26 years old.  Kerri graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University of Teaneck with a B.A. in forensic psychology and a minor in criminal justice in 2014. She was a member of the Alpha Sigma Tao Sorority. She enjoyed hiking, yoga and reading (particularly "Harry Potter") -- her passions animals, family and friends, her obituary says. "She loved helping others and would go out of her way to help anyone, anytime of the day and touched so many lives," according to the obit. "She lived with so much love in her heart."…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Community Rallies For Bergen County Siblings Mourning Mom 8 Years After Dad's Death Community Rallies For Bergen County Siblings Mourning Mom 8 Years After Dad's Death
Community Rallies For Bergen County Siblings Mourning Mom 8 Years After Dad's Death Just more than eight years after losing their father, a pair of Bergen County siblings lost their mom to cancer. More than $4,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Collin, 15, and Reese, 12, Polakowski of Wyckoff as of Wednesday afternoon. Their father Mark Polakowski died on Dec. 5, 2010. Their mother Desiree Polakowski-Liebowitz, formerly of Mahwah and Hasbrouck Heights, died on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Condolences poured in. "Desiree you were a beautiful and inspirational woman inside and out," one friend wrote on Facebook. "You always put on a brave face and were so open to share your experi…

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by Cecilia Levine