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Hackensack, NJ
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One Dead, Two Critical, Dozens Injured In Route 80 Tour Bus Crash In Parsippany One Dead, Two Critical, Dozens Injured In Route 80 Tour Bus Crash In Parsippany One Dead, Two Critical, Dozens Injured In Route 80 Tour Bus Crash In Parsippany
One Dead, Two Critical, Dozens Injured In Route 80 Tour Bus Crash In Parsippany A 21-year-old woman was killed, two were considered critical and more than 30 others sustained various injuries, responders said, in a Parsippany tour bus crash Thursday on Route 80 that reminded some of a similar incident involving a Paramus school bus last year. The crash involving three cars and an Adirondack Trails bus occurred on the eastbound side near milepost 44.8 at approximately 7:30 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. The victim of the crash was identified as Brianna Herrara, a Syracuse University student who was on the bus, on her way to visit family in New York City. The Morr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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$10.3M Loan Will Fund Massive Self-Storage Center Across From Garden State Plaza $10.3M Loan Will Fund Massive Self-Storage Center Across From Garden State Plaza $10.3M Loan Will Fund Massive Self-Storage Center Across From Garden State Plaza
$10.3M Loan Will Fund Massive Self-Storage Center Across From Garden State Plaza A self-storage facility is going up at the former AT&T data center in Rochelle Park. Tulfra Real Estate -- a local real estate redevelopment company -- announced a $10.3 million construction loan for the Passaic Street facility, funded by First Bank in Hamilton.  Proceeds from the loan will be used to construct a 100,000-square-foot, 823-unit self-storage facility on approximately two acres of a larger mixed-use site, which has been rebranded as Village Center of Rochelle Park.  The 7.5-acre site is currently home to a two-story, 55,000-square-foot concrete building. The new self-stor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Luxury Listings: These Are The Priciest Homes On The Market In Bergen County Luxury Listings: These Are The Priciest Homes On The Market In Bergen County Luxury Listings: These Are The Priciest Homes On The Market In Bergen County
Luxury Listings: These Are The Priciest Homes On The Market In Bergen County Got $30 million bucks lying around? If so, there are several Bergen County homes in your budget. Of the more than 850 local listings on Zillow, the most expensive are in Mahwah, Alpine and Saddle River. Here are the five priciest. 5. Mahwah, Farmstead Road: $16.74 million. Features: Views of Ramapo Mountains, hand-painted dome ceilings, two-story great room that opens to gourmet kitchen MahwahNJMLS MahwahNJMLS 4. Saddle River, Fox Hedge Road: $16.95 million. Features: Formerly owned by Russel Simmons, custom-built smart house, new slate roof, sauna/gym/pool. Saddle RiverNJMLS …

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by Cecilia Levine
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Your Community
SHE SAID YES: Watch Oakland Police Officer's Onstage 'Pretty Woman' Proposal SHE SAID YES: Watch Oakland Police Officer's Onstage 'Pretty Woman' Proposal SHE SAID YES: Watch Oakland Police Officer's Onstage 'Pretty Woman' Proposal
SHE Said YES: Watch Oakland Police Officer's Onstage 'Pretty Woman' Proposal Oakland Police Officer Gary Fiore landed himself a pretty woman -- one that he surprised with an onstage wedding proposal. Belinda Hoffmann thought she and her now-fiance were called to the stage after Tuesday's performance of "Pretty Woman" as part of a lottery-like game that Broadway's Nederlander Theater occasionally plays, Theater Mania reports. But then star Andy Karl (Edward) asked Fiore if he had anything he'd like to say as far as winning. "I'd like to ask her if she would marry me," he responded, pulling a ring from his pants pocket and dropping to a knee. Hof…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
RECALL: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella RECALL: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella RECALL: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella
Recall: Gold Medal Flour Bags May Contain Salmonella General Mills has issued a recall of five-pound Gold Medal bags of flour after salmonella was found in samples of the product. Bags with a “better if used by date of April 20, 2020” were part of the recall, which the FDA said was issued out of an abundance of care. There have been no reports of anyone becoming sick. “Food safety is our top priority, and though we have not had any confirmed illnesses, we are voluntarily recalling this specific lot of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour to prevent potential illnesses,” President of the General Mills Meals and Baking Division Jim Murphy said.  “…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
SEEN HIM? NJ State Police Seek 'Suspicious' Man Who Questioned Glen Ridge School Staffers SEEN HIM? NJ State Police Seek 'Suspicious' Man Who Questioned Glen Ridge School Staffers SEEN HIM? NJ State Police Seek 'Suspicious' Man Who Questioned Glen Ridge School Staffers
Seen HIM? NJ State Police Seek 'Suspicious' Man Who Questioned Glen Ridge School Staffers State Police sought the public's help finding a man who they said entered Glen Ridge High School and acted suspiciously. The man shown in the sketch and photo below showed up at the high school around 7:20 a.m. Jan 15 and began asking staff members suspicious questions, the NJSP said. "During the conversation, he stated that he recently moved to Glen Ridge," State Police wrote in a post. "A short time later, he left the property and got into a newer model black Toyota Highlander." NJ State Police Detective Sgt. Dennis Cappello used video surveillance and assistance from a witness to creat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northern Highlands, NJ
Obituaries
Midland Park Teen Serena Merwede Remembered For Her Voice Midland Park Teen Serena Merwede Remembered For Her Voice Midland Park Teen Serena Merwede Remembered For Her Voice
Midland Park Teen Serena Merwede Remembered For Her Voice The Midland Park community mourning the loss of Serena Merwede, who died on Jan. 17. She was 18 years old. A Facebook fundraiser for the family had raised more than $5,500 as of Wednesday evening. "The Merwedes have suffered the unimaginable loss of their only child, Serena," said the campaign, launched by Terri Morse.  "Not only is this an emotionally devastating time for them, but the financial burden is something they were not prepared for and we as a community can help." A memorial service will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Oakland Memorial Home on Saturday, Jan. 26. Hundreds of pe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
On Your Side
RANKING: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State RANKING: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State RANKING: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State
Ranking: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State Greasy food. Heavy pour. Happy folks. These and more are part and parcel of a great dive bar -- which seem to be around almost every corner in New Jersey. But which ones are best? Several in Bergen and Passaic counties were ranked among the 31 best in the Garden State in a new rundown by NJ.com calculated by Yelp users. Every regular imbiber has his or her favorite dive bar to watch the game or get a quick bite, but we wanted to find the consensus best local hangouts around the state.  22. Duffy's Tavern, Paterson "What a great place to spend St. Patrick's Day. Corned Beef and Cabbage was…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
On Your Side
'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk 'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk 'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk
'Woops!' Macaron Giant Opens Garden State Plaza Kiosk America's largest macaron retailer is opening a kiosk at the Garden State Plaza this weekend. Dreamed up in New York City, Woops! specializes in macarons and other international pastries. Firmly anchored as the largest retailer of French macarons in the United States, Woops! will be located on the second level outside of Macy’s. The Woops! journey began in 2012 on a whim when four friends opened a macaron pop-up shop at the Holiday Shops in New York City’s Bryant Park.  In nine short weeks, they sold 100,000 macarons and developed a cult-like following due to the macarons and aesthetic. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey
Flash Flood Watch: Cold Front To Close Out Heavy Rains In North Jersey A Flash Flood Watch was issued across North Jersey for Thursday. A low-pressure storm approaching the Tri-State area Wednesday will bring rain and potentially heavy downpours with mild temps. Up to 2.5 inches of rain can be expected across Bergen and Passaic counties with temperatures in the high 50s Thursday, the National Weather Service said.  Meteorologist Joe Cioffi warned of a possible cold front to follow with the chance of a thunderstorm. An Arctic blast of air could close out the week causing untreated, wet areas and puddles to freeze Thursday night into Friday morning, as te…

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