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West Milford, NJ
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: Trespassing Skaters Ruin Ringwood Ice Rink Fun For Everyone
The Ringwood ice rink is closed for the season. Inpatient skaters hopped over the fence while the ice was still forming, puncturing multiple holes into the liner as well, the borough's park and recreation department said on Facebook "Unfortunately, we had some skaters who were not willing to wait until the ice was ready and climbed the fencing around the rink while it was closed. Not only was the still forming ice destroyed, but there were multiple holes put into the liner as well and it will have to be replaced." Several residents commented on the post offering help. Hi Rec Dept... any a…
Hackensack, NJ
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: High Lead Levels In Drinking Water Puts Hundreds Of Bergen County Households At Risk
Hundreds of Bergen County households are at risk for elevated levels of lead in the drinking water that serves 800,000 people across North Jersey, SUEZ announced Wednesday. Of the 108 samples tested, 16 across Bergen and Hudson counties showed higher levels than the federal standard. The discovery impacts 53 Bergen County and six Hudson County county municipalities -- all served by SUEZ' Haworth water treatment plant, a company spokesman told NJ.com. The elevated lead levels likely came either from older lead pipes that extend from water mains under the street into homes or…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Community Rallies For Single Saddle Brook Mom Fighting Cancer... Again
A single mom from Saddle Brook battling cancer for the second time has the support of her community. After losing the father of her three children and beating cancer for the first time two years ago, disaster struck again for Judy O'Connell just before Christmas 2018: Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma of the liver. More than $3,800 had been raised for O'Connell on a GoFundMe launched by lifelong friend Laurie McRae as of Thursday afternoon. "Here the battle begins," the GoFundMe says. "The aggressive six and a half hour chemo therapy attempting to shrink the tumor might affect her ability to w…
Fairfield, CT
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A Dozen Priests With Fairfield Ties On New List Of 50 Jesuits Accused Of Sex Abuse
A dozen priests who once worked at Fairfield University and/or Fairfield College Preparatory School are on a new list of 50 Jesuits accused of sex abuse. Priests across Connecticut, New York and several other states are on the report, released Tuesday by the USA Northeast Province Jesuits. Priests on the list have been accused as early as 1950. "Many accusations were made decades after the abuse allegedly took place, and often after the accused Jesuit had died," the USANPJ said. "Jesuits with allegations currently under investigation are not included on this list." Robert&…
Hackensack, NJ
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Feel It? 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off East Coast
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was reported more than 100 miles off the coast of Maryland Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. While one person in Delaware said he felt light tremors around the time of the 6:30 p.m. quake, no reports came in from New Jersey. "The Town of Ocean City is aware of an earthquake that took place in the Atlantic, approximately 130 miles off shore and nearly 6 miles deep," Ocean City officials said on social media. "Although we have seen no effects here, our Emergency Services Department has been in contact with our State …
Paramus, NJ
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Five Guys Now Open At Garden State Plaza
Five Guys is the latest restaurant to open at the Garden State Plaza. The burger joint -- which closed its Fort Lee location last year -- is located in the food court at the former site of Dunkin Donuts. Click here for more restaurant openings and closings in Bergen County.
Hackensack, NJ
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NOW: Murphy Holds First State Of The State Address
"This is not time for business as usual." New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy got right down to it opening his first State of the State address at 2 p.m. Tuesday. He discussed tax incentives to building a "stronger New Jersey" before announcing his new program -- unveiled as part of his master economic plan last October. The governor maintained the financially-capped program will work "hand-in-hand with rest of the pro-growth agenda" to help "grow the next generation of innovative New Jersey companies." WATCH IT LIVE ABOVE / CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TEXT.
Paterson, NJ
Your Community
Meet Your Maria: Clifton Teen Cast In Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Remake
Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" has finally found its Maria: Rachel Zegler of Clifton. The 17-year-old will be making her film debut in the legendary musical opposite Ansel Elgort as Tony, who rose to fame in the "Divergent" series and "The Fault in Our Stars." to be able to bring that role to life— a role that means so much to the hispanic community— is so humbling. i hope you’re all as excited as i am. ♥️✨ The part will not be a new one for Zegler, a Colombian-American, who noted she played the same one a few summers ago. Zegler sent in a video of herself singing "Tonight" and “Me …
Hackensack, NJ
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$522G: Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Bergen County
A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold in Bergen County. The ticket was from the the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Jan. 12. The retailer was Village Stationers in Ramsey. The winning numbers were: 09, 10, 16, 21 and 43 and the XTRA number was: 03.
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Bergen County Rabbi's 2nd Organ Donation Helps New York Dad Live
Nine years after donating his kidney to a stranger, Bergen County rabbi Ephraim Simon has given an ailing father a second chance at life with his liver. Adam Levitz, 44 of Long Island, has suffered from Crohn’s disease since the age of 15 and was in dire need of a live donor as of December 2018. Simon of Teaneck is among only a handful of people who have donated both a kidney and a liver. Because many hospitals won't allow such -- including those in New York state -- Levitz and Simon of Teaneck traveled to the Cleveland Clinic for the successful operations on Dec. 20. “As a rabbi, I do a …
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