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STORM WATCH: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey STORM WATCH: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey STORM WATCH: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey
Storm Watch: Gusty Winds, Localized Flooding Forecast In North Jersey The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch across North Jersey Friday and Saturday. A slow-moving system beginning Friday night could bring up to one inch of rain to parts of Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Union through Saturday afternoon, the NWS said. "The biggest threat remains gusty winds, and we can also add localized flooding in poor drainage areas," meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. A chance of showers is possible throughout the day Friday, with patchy fog before 3 p.m. Temps in the low- to mid- 70s.  A thunderstorm forecast Friday night could produce high winds and heavy…
Northvale Baby Kash Dies, Organs Will Help 3 Others Live Northvale Baby Kash Dies, Organs Will Help 3 Others Live Northvale Baby Kash Dies, Organs Will Help 3 Others Live
Northvale Baby Kash Dies, Organs Will Help 3 Others Live Baby Kashton of Northvale passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 18. He was six months old. Although Kash's parents Melissa Messina and Joey Rodriguez are heartbroken, they are honored that his heart, liver and kidneys will answer the prayers of other parents. "His little body couldn’t fight hard enough to come back to us, but fought hard and long enough to qualify as an organ donor and give the gift of life," said Messina. "He's a miracle." Visitation will be Saturday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pizzi Funeral Home in Paris Avenue in Northvale. Kash was…
Mt. Olive PD: Handcuffed Suspect Nabbed After Bolting Into Woods Mt. Olive PD: Handcuffed Suspect Nabbed After Bolting Into Woods Mt. Olive PD: Handcuffed Suspect Nabbed After Bolting Into Woods
Mt. Olive PD: Handcuffed Suspect Nabbed After Bolting Into Woods A man in handcuffs didn't get very far after Mount Olive police said he bolted during an arrest. Officers responding to a suspicious-person call Wednesday night found 19-year-old Johnathon Cruz of Oxford parked in his 2015 Acura at the end of Lenape Trail, Cpl. Marianne Wurtemberg said. A computer check turned up an active warrant from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, she said.  Cruz was cuffed, but as the officer unlocked his patrol vehicle, he took off into the woods, Wurtemberg said. Mt. Olive officers set up a perimeter, summoned a Morris County sheriff's K9, then found C…
New Jersey Listeria Infection Among Eight In U.S. Linked To Deli Meats, Cheeses New Jersey Listeria Infection Among Eight In U.S. Linked To Deli Meats, Cheeses New Jersey Listeria Infection Among Eight In U.S. Linked To Deli Meats, Cheeses
New Jersey Listeria Infection Among Eight In U.S. Linked To Deli Meats, Cheeses Eight people in four states, including one in New Jersey, have been hospitalized with listeria infections linked to deli meats and cheeses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Health officials did not say where in New Jersey the infection was reported. One fatality was reported in Michigan, the CDC said. Pennsylvania is the fourth state where cases have been reported. Epidemiological and laboratory evidence indicates that meats and cheeses sliced at deli counters might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and could make people sick, the CDC said. A single, comm…
Hackensack Student's Design Will Represent NJ At Annual White House Easter Egg Roll Hackensack Student's Design Will Represent NJ At Annual White House Easter Egg Roll Hackensack Student's Design Will Represent NJ At Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
Hackensack Student's Design Will Represent NJ At Annual White House Easter Egg Roll A design created by one Hackensack High School student was chosen to represent New Jersey at the White House's 141th Annual Easter Egg Roll. Ahmed El Gazzar's design depicts the New Jersey state bird, the American goldfinch, against a white background. The piece will be on display at the April 22 event, hosted by First Lady Melania Trump on the South Lawn of the White House. Following tradition, the U.S. Department of Education invited students nationally to design an egg reflective of their home state.  Designs had to be emblematic, including elements such as the state flower or stat…
Rockaway Police, Firefighters Hoof It To Help Fallen Horse Rockaway Police, Firefighters Hoof It To Help Fallen Horse Rockaway Police, Firefighters Hoof It To Help Fallen Horse
Rockaway Police, Firefighters Hoof It To Help Fallen Horse A horse that fell and became wedged between two trees in Rockaway received help from first responders getting back up. A woman and her friend were riding their horses along the Light Blue trail in the Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area around when one horse tumbled down about a mile in from Meriden Road around 4:45 p.m. Sunday, Rockaway Police Chief Martin McPartland said. "The ground out there was rocky and with the recent rainfall a little slick," McPartland said. "The horse was pinned between two trees and wasn't able to get up himself." Firefighters and police got a rope …
Bergen County Bars With Outdoor Patios Open Now Bergen County Bars With Outdoor Patios Open Now Bergen County Bars With Outdoor Patios Open Now
Bergen County Bars With Outdoor Patios Open Now Warmer weather is on its way and Bergen County has lots of options for outdoor drinking. Here are several bars with decks and patios that will soon make perfect places to enjoy a spritz in the sunshine (or shade). They're all open now, weather permitting. The Alementary (allows dogs!); 58 Voorhis Ln., Hackensack The Alementary.The Alementary Barrel & Brew Bar & Liquor, 872 River Road, New Milford Barrel & Brew Bar & LiquorBarrel & Brew Bar & Liquor Blue Moon Mexican Cafe: Englewood, Woodcliff Lake locations Blue Moon Mexican Cafe (Englewood)Blue Moon Mex…
Most Popular Rooftop Bars To Try This Spring In Hoboken, Jersey City Most Popular Rooftop Bars To Try This Spring In Hoboken, Jersey City Most Popular Rooftop Bars To Try This Spring In Hoboken, Jersey City
Most Popular Rooftop Bars To Try This Spring In Hoboken, Jersey City It's almost time to see the sunset with a spritz. Hoboken and Jersey City have dozens of rooftop bars to choose from. Here are the most popular ones in both cities, according to Yelp. Most are opening in early- or mid-May. JERSEY CITY Skinner's Loft: American bistro perfect for brunching or boozing; 146 Newark Ave. Skinner's Loft in Jersey City.Skinner's Loft The Ashford: Reminiscent of a New York City speakeasy; 145 Newark Ave. The parlor of The Ashford.The Ashford Rooftop at Exchange Place: Stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty and Staten Isla…
Check Out This Parking Job: Mercedes Drives Over Toyota At Paramus Mall Check Out This Parking Job: Mercedes Drives Over Toyota At Paramus Mall Check Out This Parking Job: Mercedes Drives Over Toyota At Paramus Mall
Check Out This Parking Job: Mercedes Drives Over Toyota At Paramus Mall Video footage of a car that drove on top of another in Paramus has gone viral. "Parking in New Jersey is a dead a** sport," said Max Zavian, who posted a video of Tuesday's incident at Bergen Town Center to Twitter. Zavian said he heard the noise and turned around to see a Mercedes on top of a Toyota sedan. The video garnered more than 97,000 views as of Wednesday afternoon. Chris Feinthel commented on the video saying he used to play a game with a friend, sending photos of "ridiculous" parking jobs from around New Jersey. "Game is officially over," he said.
Butler Sergeant Involved In Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Promoted Same Day Gunman Is Sentenced Butler Sergeant Involved In Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Promoted Same Day Gunman Is Sentenced Butler Sergeant Involved In Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Promoted Same Day Gunman Is Sentenced
Butler Sergeant Involved In Attempted 'Suicide By Cop' Promoted Same Day Gunman Is Sentenced When a suicidal man aimed a loaded gun at him, Butler Police Sgt. Jorge Reyes simply did what he was trained to do: He shot back. Calmly. Confidently. Without hesitation. Reyes says his preparedness for the March 31, 2016 incident -- in which gunman Dylan Howard said he'd hoped he be shot and killed in a "suicide by cop" -- is what allowed him to return home unharmed that night to his then-4-year-old son. Now 7, his boy was by his side Tuesday when Reyes was promoted and sworn in as sergeant -- on the very same day, coincidentally, that Howard was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Reyes f…
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