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By REBECCA GREENE
February 17, 2024
HALEDON, NJ - A local ecstasy manufacturing operation in the "heart" of the community has been broken up, according to police. Calling it a "significant stride in combatting illegal drug activity," officials announced the dismantling of a drug manufacturing operation after acting on credible ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A lion dance performance, organized by the Hoboken Public Library, took place at Church Square Park on Friday to celebrate the Lunar New Year Children and adults alike joyfully spectated the lion dance performed by members of the Chinese Freemasons Athletics Club in New York. It ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Being awakened by late night fire calls is nothing new for 31-year-old Jim Lovenberg, a Roxbury firefighter since he was 16. But when the alert came shortly after 3 a.m. on Feb. 8, the Ledgewood resident found himself in unfamiliar territory: The fire in question was right up the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield man who worked as the chief financial officer for a large law firm stole more than $1.5 million from the firm and evaded paying state income tax, authorities said Thursday. The man, John Dunlea, 61, faces two counts of second-degree theft by deception and five counts ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council showed that they have little love for short-term property rentals when they voted at their February 14 meeting to put stringent new restrictions on the practice. Under the proposed ordinance, while current homeowners currently engaging in the practice would ...
NEWARK, NJ — A proposed 46-story building with apartments and retail space could replace vacant commercial buildings in an historic part of downtown Newark close to Prudential Center. The proposal for "Newark Summit Tower," a mixed-use building with 579 residential units would come to 200-204, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - They're baaaaaaack! Salamanders are crossing Beekman Road tonight, making their annual migratory trek to the vernal pools nearby. The world-famous East Brunswick salamanders have started migrating to the vernal pools. Over the next few months, Beekman Road which turns into ...
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson City Council has approved nearly $2 million in grant funding to be spent towards upgrading Westside Park. The proposed improvements aim to further enhance the park’s amenities, accessibility, and overall appeal for visitors of all ages. This includes the creation of ...
PATERSON, NJ - A vigil will be held in honor of Wiston "BeBe" Perlaza, the 22-year-old man who was killed in a Valentine's Day hit-and-run in Nutley. The vigil will be held on Saturday Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at 366 Park Ave. in Paterson. A GoFundMe page has also been established, and more than ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh and the City of Paterson hosted free heart screenings on Wednesday to observe Heart Health Month and underscore the importance of well-being. "If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's all about taking care of ourselves," Sayegh said. "That's why we are so ...
NEWARK, NJ - A Paterson man is dead following a hit-and-run collision in Nutley, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens, II and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo announced. According to a statement, on Wednesday, shortly before 7:00 p.m., police were notified of a collision on the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Coco is missing from his Paterson home. According to Coco's person, the two-and-a-half year old Yorkie-Poodle mix escaped from the family home in the area of 5th Avenue and River Street at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday and hasn't been seen since. Silvia is offering a ...
PATERSON, NJ - Hamilton Street between Ward and Grand Street will be renamed Rubin "Hurricane" Carter Way after the local middleweight boxer who spent almost 20 years in prison for a murder he was later found not to have committed. "I extend my gratitude to Councilman Michael Jackson, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Museum is collaborating with the P-Tech Planetarium, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, and the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson to present "Casting Shadows: Everything You Need to Learn about the Eclipse" at the Paterson Museum on March 3, between 10:00 ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated $3.1 million to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. announced on Tuesday. This funding aims to reimburse the hospital for the emergency protective measures implemented during the COVID-19 ...
PATERSON, NJ - As a significant winter storm blankets Paterson, Mayor Andre Sayegh has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents and city workers. "We've had DPW trucks out since midnight," Sayegh said. "And there are 30 trucks that are out right now. Typically, for a storm, we ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to encourage greater understanding of the state’s ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Tuesday due to the anticipated snowfall and severe weather conditions. According to the Superintendent's Office, all after-school and evening programs have been canceled.
PATERSON, NJ - State and local Paterson Police Department officials have announced that 48 officers have successfully completed intensive Hostage Negotiation and Crisis Intervention training. This specialized training equips officers with valuable skills to deescalate situations and reduce the use ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Kennedy Knights boys basketball team clinched a 60-58 victory over the Wayne Hills Patriots in the Passaic County Tournament quarterfinals, powered by a dominant second quarter performance. Both teams traded baskets in a high-scoring first quarter, but Wayne Hills held a ...
WEST MILFORD, NJ - The Kennedy Lady Knights fell to the West Milford Highlanders by a score of 63-32 in the quarterfinal round of the Passaic County Tournament on Saturday. The Highlanders jumped out of the gates strong against Kennedy, taking an early lead and outscoring the Knights 18-4 in ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside Lady Ghosts secured a 51-35 win over the Wayne Valley Indians in Saturday's Passaic County quarterfinal tournament. In the first quarter, Eastside and Wayne Valley traded baskets evenly, with the Lady Ghosts holding a slim 10-8 lead. Building on their lead, Eastside ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside Ghosts' boys basketball team clinched their fourth consecutive victory with a 51-40 win over the Clifton Mustangs on Saturday in the Passaic County Tournament quarterfinals. Eastside started strong, dominating the first quarter with 14 points while holding the ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 26-year-old woman was being treated for not-fatal gunshot wounds after a Sunday incident in the area of Godwin Avenue and Rosa Park Boulevard, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Students from Paterson P-Tech High School have emerged as winners in the NASA's Tech Rise Student Challenge, a prestigious nationwide competition promoting innovation in technology, science, and space exploration. Winning a $1,500 award, their proposal has been selected, earning them ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Public Schools parents used last week's Board of Education meeting to express their concerns with what is being called a "right-sizing plan" set to take effect within the District on February 26. The plan, officials said, is aimed at reallocating teachers to address ...
PATERSON, NJ -- As football fans across the country prepare for the big game between the Chiefs vs. the 49ers, the planning spectrum ranges from grand-scale celebrations to more intimate gatherings. Amid the excitement, it's no surprise that alcohol frequently takes center stage in Super Bowl ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside Ghosts dominated the Kennedy Knights in a rivalry series matchup on Thursday. The Ghosts secured the win with a final score of 56-50. Going up against a tough Ghosts team, the Knights put up 14 points in the first quarter against Eastside. Despite the Ghosts' eight ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Ghosts and Knights girls' basketball teams clashed on Thursday with Eastside securing a 53-26 win against Kennedy. Eastside took an early lead, scoring 13 points in the first quarter while limiting the Knights to six. The trend continued into the second quarter, with the ...
PATERSON, NJ - A Thursday night shooting in the area of North 4th Street and Clinton Street in Paterson sent a 20-year-old city man to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, for non-fatal gunshot wounds, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police ...
