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Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Poll
: Should
Covid-
19 Approach Be More Aggressive In Bergen County Than Rest Of NJ?
Bergen County Executive James Tedesco has been one step ahead of the rest of the state in the COVID-19 fight since its first confirmed case two weeks ago. On Monday, Tedesco announced a new executive order that would impose a more aggressive action in Bergen than those effected by Gov. Murphy for the rest of the state. Then, on Thursday, Murphy told Tedesco to rescind his order. With the number of cases highest in Bergen County, should the county have its own set of rules?
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Tedesco Rescinds Executive Order At Murphy's Request
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco's executive order declaring a state of emergency will not be implemented as requested by Gov. Phil Murphy, officials said Thursday. Tedesco on Monday announced the executive order calling for the shutdown of malls, non-essential retail and banned groups of four or more people from public gatherings by Tuesday at 11 p.m. Then, Tuesday morning, Tedesco announced he was postponing the order until Saturday. On Wednesday, Tedesco sent a revised order to Murphy for review. As of Thursday, New Jersey had a total of 794 cases -- 194 of those were in Be…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Construction Worker Falls To His Death At Florham Park Job Site
A construction worker fell 30 to 35 feet to his death at a Florham Park job site Wednesday, authorities said. The worker sustained head trauma after falling at the 90 Park Ave. job site -- where luxury homes and condominiums are being built -- around 5:20 p.m., Florham Park police said. Life-saving attempts by emergency responders were unsuccessful and the worker was pronounced dead at the hospital. The worker's identity is not being released pending family notification. The incident is being investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and local police.
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Breaking News
Covid-
19: Sussex County Officials Announce 3 Cases
Sussex County as of Wednesday afternoon was among three New Jersey counties with no COVID-19 cases. That changed hours later, when three positive cases were announced in a combined release from Sussex County Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo and the Sussex County Division of Health. Officials are working to identify anyone the Frankford, Sparta and Vernon residents came in contact with. The patients are a 34-year-old Frankford man, 53-year-old Vernon man and an unidentified Sparta resident. There had been 427 cases in all of New Jersey as of Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Phil…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Shutdown? Tedesco Submitting Revised Executive Order To Murphy For Review
The day after postponing an executive order that would close non-essential business and ban groups of four or more people from congregating in public, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announced he was submitting a revised order to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. The order would declare a State of Emergency in the county, according to an email sent by county spokesman Michael Pagan Wednesday afternoon. No further details were provided. Tedesco announced an order on Monday saying it would go into effect Tuesday night. On Tuesday morning, Tedesco announced the order would be postponed un…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Covid-
19: Cases Climb To 427, 2 More Dead In New Jersey
Two more people in New Jersey had died as a result of coronavirus as cases shot up to 427 total as of Wednesday, officials said. The new fatalities brings the statewide total to five. Both patients had underlying conditions and were over 60 years old. At least 18 of the 21 New Jersey counties had confirmed cases. Here are the state totals: Bergen County: 114 Essex County: 45 Middlesex County: 40 Hudson County: 34 Monmouth County: 32 Union County: 26 Morris County: 19 Passaic County: 18 Somerset County: 16 Mercer County: 15 Burlington County: 10 Camden County: 8 Ocean County: 8 Hu…
Rutherford, NJ
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Covid-
19 Can't Stop, Won't Stop Business Boom At Bergen County Krispy Kreme
The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to many businesses, but Bergen County's new Krispy Kreme seemingly has nothing to worry about. Daily Voice readers were up bright and early Wednesday, sending photos from the new Liberty Commons shopping center shop located just off Route 17 south. Here's what our trusty readers had to say: Nelly (@imquban Instagram) 7:08 a.m. arrival: Lines were not bad. They changed the drive-thru toward the parking lot to avoid traffic on Route 17. The line was growing as I left and the cars were not following the new layout for the drive-thru. I received the do…
Jersey City, NJ
Breaking News
Authorities Seek Dark-Colored Wagon In Fatal Jersey City Hit-Run
A 62-year-old man was fatally struck by a car that fled the scene in Jersey City early Wednesday morning, authorities said. Investigators are looking for a dark-colored wagon similar to a Subaru Outback, which struck the man between Jefferson Avenue and Waverly Street just after 1:30 a.m., Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The victim was pronounce dead at 2:25 a.m. at Christ Hospital. Anyone with information is urged to contact the HCPO at 201- 915-1345 or leave an anonymous tip. All information will be kept confidential.
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Former River Dell HS Swim Team Captain Dies Of Stroke
A sophomore college student from River Edge died after suffering a stroke. Nick Myers, set to graduate Loyola Maryland in 2023, was hospitalized with a brain abscess after suffering the stroke. He died on March 16, according to a news release from the university. Nick served as captain of the River Dell High School swim team and enjoyed playing lacrosse. He had been involved in Boy Scouts of America and worked as a lifeguard at the River Edge Swim Club. In a tribute to Myers on social media, Loyola said Nick had many friends on campus and was enjoying his time as a student.&nbs…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
'Community Spreading Is Occurring': NJ Health Commissioner Has Reassuring Advice
The rising number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey indicates that community transmission is occurring, state health officials said. We can help stop that -- but hand-washing alone won't be enough. According to NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli, social distancing, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene all play important factors. "Over the past few days, New Jersey has seen a significant increase in cases concentrated in the northeastern part of the state," Persichilli said at a Tuesday press briefing Tuesday. While some of the 267 cases in New Jersey have been linked to pre…
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