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Newark Fire Kills 1, Injures 7, Displaces 15 Newark Fire Kills 1, Injures 7, Displaces 15 Newark Fire Kills 1, Injures 7, Displaces 15
Newark Fire Kills 1, Injures 7, Displaces 15 One person died, seven were injured and more than a dozen displaced in a fire at a three-story home in Newark Friday night, authorities said. Approximately 70 firefighters responded to the second-floor blaze on the second floor of 105 Magazine St., around 11 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The fire quickly spread to the third floor and an attached building at 107 Magazine St., Ambrose said. One man died while seven people including one child were taken to University Hospital for treatment. Two of those people are in critical condition, Ambrose said. The f…
Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut
Duck Donuts Makes Bergen County Debut Duck Donuts is opening its first Bergen County store. The made-to-order doughnut chain is opening a location at Sprout Brook Center in Paramus, BoozyBurbs reports. Native to Duck, North Carolina, Duck Donuts lets customers design their own vanilla cake doughnuts from a variety of toppings, drizzles and glazes. This will be New Jersey's sixth Duck Donuts store, with locations in Middletown, Avalon, Plainfield, Clark, Green Brook and Marlton. No word yet on an opening date. Duck Donuts, 556 Route 17 North, Paramus
Hudson County Roads Inspector Charged With Accepting Construction Site Bribe Hudson County Roads Inspector Charged With Accepting Construction Site Bribe Hudson County Roads Inspector Charged With Accepting Construction Site Bribe
Hudson County Roads Inspector Charged With Accepting Construction Site Bribe A Bayonne roads inspector was arrested for taking a cash payment to delete violations he issued at a construction project, authorities said. Barry Smith, 52, asked for and accepted undisclosed amount of cash at a construction site on Kennedy Boulevard and 15th Street in Bayonne, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Smith apparently also took a similar payment last December, Suarez said. He was charged with bribery, theft by extortion and official misconduct Thursday. Any other individuals who may be victims of Barry Smith are urged contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office…
Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says
Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says New Jersey residents could be weeks away from haircuts, gym workouts and returning work, Gov. Phil Murphy said. If the trends continue in the right direction -- a decrease in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths -- lockdowns on gyms, barbershops, salons and other indoor facilities could be lifted, Murphy said in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box." “I don’t have a date," he said, "but I would hope it is a matter of weeks." Murphy on Friday gave the OK for groups of 25 people to gather outside. Indoor gatherings remain limited to a maximum of 10 people. Beaches, parks and c…
Sussex County Man Killed In Pickup, Box Truck Crash Sussex County Man Killed In Pickup, Box Truck Crash Sussex County Man Killed In Pickup, Box Truck Crash
Sussex County Man Killed In Pickup, Box Truck Crash A 70-year-old man was killed after his pickup truck was struck by a box truck early Friday morning, authorities said. The box truck, driven by a 26-year-old Quarryville, PA man, was heading north on State Highway 23 when it struck the pickup, making a left out of the the Irish Cottage Inn parking lot onto the southbound side of the roadway around 6 a.m., Franklin police said in a release. The pickup then hit several road signs and veered off State Highway 23 as a result of the impact, police said. The south bound lane of State Highway 23 was closed for several hours during the investigatio…
Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Restaurant Openings: Bergen County Eateries Fire Up Grills Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countless businesses closed, others remain steadfast in their commitment to opening. These Bergen County eateries are firing up their grills. For now, only takeout and delivery are available, although outdoor dining could be coming next for restaurants across the said -- should Gov. Phil Murphy allow it. Duck Donuts, Paramus: The made-to-order doughnut shop will be making its Bergen County debut on Route 17 north. Click here for more on that. The Hearth Tavern, Garfield: American classics with an Italian twist, a bar fully-stocked with 21 bottles…
Toddler Brutally Beaten By Mom's East Orange Friends, Authorities Say Toddler Brutally Beaten By Mom's East Orange Friends, Authorities Say Toddler Brutally Beaten By Mom's East Orange Friends, Authorities Say
Toddler Brutally Beaten By Mom's East Orange Friends, Authorities Say An East Orange man and woman who brutally beat a 3-year-old girl hospitalized with serious injuries were friends with her mother, authorities said. Tevin Molentiel, 28, and Tamika Dorsey, 36 were charged with multiple child abuse offenses after the toddler in the care was found with numerous serious injuries and fractures, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and East Orange Public Safety Director Dominick Saldida announced Thursday. Molentiel and Dorsey are in a romantic relationship and friends with the victim's mom, a spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor'…
Bridgewater Man, 22, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Fiery Somerset Crash Bridgewater Man, 22, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Fiery Somerset Crash Bridgewater Man, 22, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Fiery Somerset Crash
Bridgewater Man, 22, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Fiery Somerset Crash A 22-year-old Bridgewater man died in a fiery crash earlier this week, authorities said. Brian Conklin was behind the wheel of a vehicle that veered off Garretson Road at the intersection of Hill Lane, struck a tree and went up in flames around 9:35 p.m. Monday, Bridgewater police said in a statement. Conklin's Facebook page shows that he attended Bridgewater-Raritan High School and worked as a DJ. The cause remains under investigation. No other vehicles or individuals were involved. Witnesses are urged to call Officer Greco at the Bridgewater Township Police Department at 908-722-4111 ex…
'RHONJ' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit COVID-19 First Responders 'RHONJ' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit COVID-19 First Responders 'RHONJ' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit COVID-19 First Responders
'Rhonj' Stars Auction Off Dresses To Benefit Covid-19 First Responders How much are you willing to pay? Clothes worn by "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast members are being auctioned off to help those on the frontlines of coronavirus. "The Real Housewives Reunion Dress Benefit Auction" was launched by Miami housewife and celebrity chef Ana Quincoces to benefit. Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldschneider and Margaret Josephs donated items -- some valued at more than $5,000. Bidding starts Friday at 9 a.m. and will continue for two weeks. Proceeds will go to First Responders First, which provides healthcare workers with PPE, food and more.…
NJ Birthday Boy Buys Lunch For Troopers Who Cared For Him In Bike Wreck NJ Birthday Boy Buys Lunch For Troopers Who Cared For Him In Bike Wreck NJ Birthday Boy Buys Lunch For Troopers Who Cared For Him In Bike Wreck
NJ Birthday Boy Buys Lunch For Troopers Who Cared For Him In Bike Wreck When Rowdy Meys of Stockton was in a bad bicycle accident last year, New Jersey State Police took care of him. This year, in return, Rowdy is taking care of the troopers on the frontlines of coronavirus Rowdy used the money he got on his 11th birthday to buy lunch for the troopers at the nearby Kingwood Barracks. He was personally thanked personally by Col. Pat Callahan, who visited his family's farm to show his gratitude. "To you Rowdy," Gov. Phil Murphy said during Thursday's COVID-19 briefing, "thank you." "And to all of the brave troopers beginning with the colonel, and through the e…
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