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HEROES: Secaucus Police Officers Revive Woman, 75 HEROES: Secaucus Police Officers Revive Woman, 75 HEROES: Secaucus Police Officers Revive Woman, 75
Heroes: Secaucus Police Officers Revive Woman, 75 Three Secaucus police officers came to the rescue of a 75-year-old woman having breathing problems, now recovering well at the hospital. Officers responding to a 9-1-1 call found the woman lying down and turning blue at a home at the 600 block of 9th Street around 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Chief Dennis Miller said. First on scene was Officer David Delseni, who performed "rescue breaths" on the victim. Her conditioned worsened, though, and she soon became unresponsive. The woman stopped breathing and Delseni couldn't find her pulse.  Officers Michael Borrelli and Matthew Kirvin arrived…
COVID-19: Bergen County District Reports Additional Positive Case COVID-19: Bergen County District Reports Additional Positive Case COVID-19: Bergen County District Reports Additional Positive Case
Covid-19: Bergen County District Reports Additional Positive Case An individual at a Bergen County high school tested positive for COVID-19, making this at least the fifth case in the district in the last five weeks. The individuals at Ramsey High School tested positive on Monday, NorthJersey.com reports citing Superintendent Matthew Murphy. The individual was not in contact with any other students, staff or faculty members, and was not in the school since last Thursday, Murphy said. The case does not impact the high school's schedule. Ramsey schools have reported a number of other cases, most recently earlier this week at the Eric S. Smith Middle S…
1 Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized In Route 202 Crash 1 Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized In Route 202 Crash 1 Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized In Route 202 Crash
1 Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized In Route 202 Crash One driver was killed an another hospitalized in a Route 202 crash Tuesday morning in Somerset County, authorities said. The crash occurred on the northbound side of the highway at North Branch River Road -- but blocked both lanes of travel -- around 10:50 a.m., Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Both drivers were taken to the hospital where 61-year-old Henry J. Herschell Jr., of Branchburg, was pronounced dead. The other driver, a 49-year-old Flemington resident, was being treated for internal injuries, Robertson said. Herschell, affectionately known as Jimmy, was reme…
These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races
These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races While Bergen County as a whole voted in favor of Joe Biden, six towns voted red for Republican U.S. President Donald Trump. Several towns had very close races.  In Carlstadt, for example, Biden won by only 13 votes. In Old Tappan, Biden won by 66 votes. In Saddle Brook, Trump won by 18 votes. The following towns voted for Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election, according to results posted by the Bergen County Board of Elections. Emerson: 2,003 voters for Trump, 1,946 for Biden Franklin Lakes: 3,265 for Trump, 2,516 for Biden Saddle Brook: 2,954 for Trump,&n…
NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question
NJ Voters Approve Weed Legalization Ballot Question A budding marijuana industry is here to stay in New Jersey. The Associated Press called the race just after 9:39 p.m., with approximately 67 percent of voters in favor of the ballot question, 32 percent against it and 57 percent of votes counted. Cannabis will be made legal for growth, processing and sales, and for recreational use for anyone over 21 years old. It could still take some time, though. A bill outlining rules and regulations of the new cannabis industry in New Jersey must still be passed by lawmakers. Sen. Nick Scutari, D-Union said he hopes to introduce a decriminalization …
Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term
Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term New Jersey will remain a blue state: Joe Biden claimed the Garden State's 14 electoral votes in his bid for the White House, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker won another six-year term, the AP says. New Jersey hasn't elected a GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in 48 years, and hasn't voted for a Republican president in 32 years. The AP called Biden's New Jersey win as polls closed around 8 p.m.
'Stay Home After Thanksgiving' NJ University Urges Students 'Stay Home After Thanksgiving' NJ University Urges Students 'Stay Home After Thanksgiving' NJ University Urges Students
'Stay Home After Thanksgiving' NJ University Urges Students Most courses at a New Jersey university will be held virtually after Thanksgiving. In a letter issued Monday, Monmouth University asked students traveling to any of the 41 states on New Jersey's travel advisory list were urged to stay home after Thanksgiving. Students at the West Long Branch were notified by university officials Monday, who cited an expected spike in COVID-19 cases ahead of the holiday season. The school started off the semester with most of its classes online, and fewer students on campus. A "super spreader" event last month resulted in approximately 125 cases and s…
Embattled Philadelphia Councilman Says Trump Supporters Harassed Voters Embattled Philadelphia Councilman Says Trump Supporters Harassed Voters Embattled Philadelphia Councilman Says Trump Supporters Harassed Voters
Embattled Philadelphia Councilman Says Trump Supporters Harassed Voters A Philadelphia councilman facing federal corruption charges says U.S. President Donald Trump supporters were harassing voters Election Day in the Torresdale section of the city. Democratic Councilman Bobby Henon told CBS3 he had to console two young women crying at the local Boys Club after the individuals shoved cameras in people's faces and said a sign on the wall was illegal. Henon was indicted in January 2019 -- as were other members of the IBEW Local 98 -- for embezzlement and theft in a federal corruption probe. Meanwhile, voting machines were not delivered to the Soli…
Federal Monitors Stationed At Polling Stations In 2 NJ Counties Federal Monitors Stationed At Polling Stations In 2 NJ Counties Federal Monitors Stationed At Polling Stations In 2 NJ Counties
Federal Monitors Stationed At Polling Stations In 2 NJ Counties Federal monitors were stationed in two New Jersey counties to protect voting rights on Election Day. U.S. Justice Department officials on Monday notified officials in Bergen and Middlesex counties that they would be among 44 jurisdictions in 18 states being monitored by representatives of its civil rights division. The monitors focused on compliance with federal voting rights laws, NorthJersey.com reports. National complaints regarding possible violations of federal voting rights were being accepted through the Justice Department's call center at 800-253-3931. Voter fraud was being w…
Dads Bring NYC Korean Chicken Restaurant To Fort Lee Dads Bring NYC Korean Chicken Restaurant To Fort Lee Dads Bring NYC Korean Chicken Restaurant To Fort Lee
Dads Bring NYC Korean Chicken Restaurant To Fort Lee Two dads who opened a Korean chicken restaurant in New York City are expanding to Fort Lee. Lauren's Chicken and Burgers is coming to 1630 Lemoine Ave. sometime soon, BoozyBurbs reports. The eatery first opened on E. 23 Street in Gramercy in 2018, which has since closed, according to Google. Lauren's specializes in chicken wings, platters and other Korean foods, its website says. "We are two dads always figuring out how 'fast' made dishes can taste great and also be healthy for our children," the restaurant's website says.  "What was meant to be quick, fun, delicious and health…
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