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Paterson, NJ

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'Loving, Devoted' Wayne Mom Sara Gordon Dies Suddenly, 38 Sara Gordon of Wayne died suddenly on July 23. She was 38 years old. Sara was being remembered as a caring mom to her son and a bright light, "fighting forward through all that tried to keep [her] down." Growing up in Wayne, Sara played soccer at Wayne Hills High School and excelled in the school's marching, concert and jazz bands. She also sang in the school's choir. Sara was also a talented artist who painted, sketched, and was an extremely competent photographer. One of her drawings was sold to someone as a tattoo, her obituary says. She went on to earn her associate's degree in c…

by Cecilia Levine

07/26/2019

Englewood, NJ

On Your Side

Firehouse Subs Opens In Englewood Firehouse Subs will open its second Bergen County location in Englewood. The sub shop is located at 40 W. Palisade Avenue and will open to the public on July 27, under the ownership of Firehouse Subs Franchisee Ilker Dinc. F This is Dinc’s second Firehouse Subs restaurant, after opening his first in Hackensack last June. Along with these two restaurants, Dinc has plans to continue to expand the brand’s presence in the area with more new locations over the next few years. "This is a brand I really believe in, and I’m excited to be a part of its growth," Dinc said. "From our outstanding f…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Hackensack, NJ

Breaking News

Cashless Tolls Coming To GWB, Lincoln & Holland Tunnels In 2021 Getting across the Hudson River is about to get even EZ-er. The Port Authority is set to approve contracts for the construction of cashless tolling equipment at the George Washington Bridge, and Lincoln and Holland tunnels, ABC reports. The new system will likely be up and running in 2021. The tunnels have $60 million budgeted for each with $89 million for the George Washington Bridge. Eighty-eight percent of drivers already use an EZ Pass to pay tolls, Port Authority said. Port Authority introduced cashless tolling to the Bayonne Bridge in 2017, and to Outerbridge Crossing this year.

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Paterson, NJ

On Your Side

Hungarian-American Childhood Friends Open '7 Tribesmen' Brewery On Route 23 In Wayne A shuttered art gallery in Wayne will soon be home to a new brewery. "7 Tribesmen" is in the process of opening on Route 23 at the former "Woodworker" location. The brewery is owned by a group of Hungarian-American childhood friends who share a passion for craft beer, according to its website. The friends converted the former gallery themselves and built nearly everything by hand. Transformation under way.7 Tribesmen Building the bar.7 Tribesmen Here's more of the backstory: "Over 1,000 years ago, seven nomadic tribes came together to form an alliance. History has it, that the le…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Paterson, NJ

Obituaries

Community Rallies For Teen Daughter Of Wayne Dad, 40, Who Died Of Stroke Anthony Garcia of Wayne died July 19 after suffering a stroke. He was 40 years old. Garcia leaves behind his daughter Emily, 14. More than $7,600 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Emily as of Thursday morning. "Anthony’s passing comes as a great shock to his family & friends," campaign founder Maury Abreau said. "This Go-Fund-Me was created to help provide the financial support needed. All funds raised will go directly towards his funeral expenses." Cremation was private. Click here to donate.

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ

Obituaries

Mountain Creek Pool Technician Justin Lazier, 32, Was 'Never Without A Smile' Justin K. Lazier of Vernon died unexpectedly on Monday, July 15 at St. Anthony’s Community Hospital in Warwick, N.Y. He was 32 years old. A Newton native, Justin graduated from Vernon High School and was a pool technician for Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, his obituary says. He loved being outdoors, particularly in the snow, and was remembered for his positivity. "He had a heart of gold and I never saw him without a smile," Karen Robinson Lynch‎ wrote on his Facebook wall. "We loved working with him and consider ourselves blessed to have known him." Justin's brother Tyler said…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Breaking News

Hamburg Motorcyclist, 34, Dead In Rockaway Crash A 34-year-old motorcyclist from Hamburg died in a Rockaway motorcycle crash. The man was pronounced dead at the seen of the Green Pond Road crash just before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, local police said. Police responded to a 911 call from an area resident to find the man under a 2009 black Harley Davidson on the front lawn of a home, Rockaway Police Chief Martin McParland said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Jersey City, NJ

Breaking News

Top-Tier Lottery Scratch-Offs Sold At These 12 North Jersey Retailers Several North Jersey retailers sold top-tier New Jersey Lottery scratch-off tickets. Players claimed more than $101.9 million in prizes last month. Below is a listing of the top prizes over $10,000 won for the month, sold at a dozen retailers in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic and Essex counties. BERGEN COUNTY: Harrington News, Harrington Park: $250,000 Crossword Quick Mart, Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah: $20,000 Crossword Xtra-Tel, Fairview: $10,000 Bonus ESSEX COUNTY: Crosstown Liquors, Newark: $100,000 Bingo Bonus Square QuickChek, Springfield Avenue, Maple…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2019

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Breaking News

Delays: Truck Towing Motorcycle Stunt Circle Slams Street Sign On Route 15 In Jefferson A truck towing an iron motorcycle stunt circle slammed into a street sign on Route 15 in Jefferson Wednesday afternoon. The southbound side was down to one lane as of 3 p.m., Jefferson police said. No injuries were reported. Witnesses said the driver was pulled over trying to fix something on the vehicle near ShopRite in Sparta prior to the crash.

by Cecilia Levine

07/24/2019

Cresskill-Closter, NJ

Your Community

Veteran Northvale Educator Brings 'Wealth Of Experience' As New Closter School Principal Students at the Hillside Elementary School in Closter will begin the school year with a new principal. Dianne Smith was appointed by the district's Board of Education and replaces former principal Alfred Baffa, who died last January of a heart attack. Retired Superintendent Joanne Newberry served as the interim principal from January through June 2019. Smith is a 19-year Northvale Public Schools veteran, having worked as a Kindergarten, world language and basic skills teacher, as well as a curriculum supervisor and principal. She also serves as a member of the Harrington Board of Educat…

by Cecilia Levine

07/24/2019

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