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Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Navy Sailor From Bergen County, 19, Dies In Virginia Crash Navy Sailor From Bergen County, 19, Dies In Virginia Crash Navy Sailor From Bergen County, 19, Dies In Virginia Crash
Navy Sailor From Bergen County, 19, Dies In Virginia Crash A 19-year-old U.S. Navy sailor from Bergen County man was killed in a Virginia crash, authorities said. David A. Suescun of Hackensack was driving his 2010 Acura on Route 218 when he lost control and hit a tree just before 8 p.m. Friday, and was pronounced dead at the scene, NJ.com reports, citing Virginia State Police. A passenger in the vehicle was seriously injured, police said. Suescun, a Hackensack High School graduate, enlisted in the Navy in January and made the rank of Fire Controlman in March, the article says. He was stationed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in…

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Hackensack, NJ
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North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis
North Jersey Mom, Teacher's Marathon Training Sidelined By Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis Frankie Reganato thought the New York City Marathon was going to be the greatest challenge she'd have to face this year. The Ramsey mom and school teacher's race training was sidelined, however, by a devastating diagnosis: Lymphoma. More than $61,000 had been raised for her as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe launched by a team of close friends. "Frankie has persevered through life’s challenges and always came out on top even through the most difficult of times," the page says.  "Her energetic, upbeat spirit always allowed her to have a positive outlook. Anyone who knows Frankie know…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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UNTUCKit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza UNTUCKit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza UNTUCKit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza
Untuckit: New Store Opens In Garden State Plaza UNTUCKit -- a store specializing in mens shirts meant to be worn untucked -- is opening a Garden State Plaza location on Wednesday. Designed with the customer in mind, UNTUCKit stores are a blend of comfort and class The 1,504-square-foot store sells everything from t-shirts and polos to sports jackets and performance wear. Last year, UNTUCKit launched lines for women and boys. While this is our first store in Paramus -- and second in New Jersey -- UNTUCKit Garden State Plaza will be the brand’s 48th store nationwide. --

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Hackensack, NJ
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VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? VOTE: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County?
Vote: Who Sells Best Thanksgiving Pies In Bergen County? Turkey is great and all, but let's be honest: Pie totally steals the show. Who is your favorite pie vendor in Bergen County? Winner will be announced Thanksgiving morning. See photos below poll: Abma's Farm: Wyckoff: Possibly more popular than their fall flavors are the summer fruit pies. You'll also see pumpkin walnut, Dutch apple crumb, Swedish apple and cranberry apple, though. Fruit pie from Abma's Farm in Wyckoff -- festive for the Fourth.Abma's Farm Butterflake Bake Shop, Teaneck: Traditional apple and pumpkin pie as well as cherry, blueberry, chocolate cream and more -- everythin…

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Hackensack, NJ
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Bergen County Turkey Trot Founder's 5 Reasons To Run On Thanksgiving Bergen County Turkey Trot Founder's 5 Reasons To Run On Thanksgiving Bergen County Turkey Trot Founder's 5 Reasons To Run On Thanksgiving
Bergen County Turkey Trot Founder's 5 Reasons To Run On Thanksgiving For many families, Thanksgiving would not be complete without a morning Turkey Trot. And Aidan Walsh of Ridgewood's Racefaster is hoping to make his race an annual tradition for Bergen County families. The 5K race will be held this Thanksgiving Day in Glen Rock. Here are Walsh's top five reasons to join the fun (it really is). 1. Burn calories, reduce guilt: Knowing that you are going to overeat in the afternoon is an accepted fact of Thanksgiving dinner, so why not reduce the guilt by burning calories before you eat? Factoring in a warm-up, pre-stretch, and run, most people will burn mor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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'Inhumane, Vicious': No Parole For Dad Who Killed Passaic Wife, Daughters 'Inhumane, Vicious': No Parole For Dad Who Killed Passaic Wife, Daughters 'Inhumane, Vicious': No Parole For Dad Who Killed Passaic Wife, Daughters
'Inhumane, Vicious': No Parole For Dad Who Killed Passaic Wife, Daughters A Colorado father was sentenced to three consecutive lifetimes in prison not eligible for parole Monday after a prosecutor detailed how he planned the murders of his pregnant wife, a Passaic native, and two daughters. Christopher Watts apparently hoped to start a new life with his new girlfriend when he killed his wife Shannan Watts, along with daughters Bella and Celeste in August. Passaic County native Shanann Watts and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste.Shanann Watts Shannan's dad Frank Rzucek called 33-year-old Watts -- dressed in an orange jumpsuit -- a "heartless monster." "I t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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Priests Revealed: NJ Diocese Gives 'Formal Voice' To Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Victims Priests Revealed: NJ Diocese Gives 'Formal Voice' To Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Victims Priests Revealed: NJ Diocese Gives 'Formal Voice' To Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Victims
Priests Revealed: NJ Diocese Gives 'Formal Voice' To Catholic Church Child Sex Abuse Victims The Archbishop of Newark is hoping to give a voice to victims of sex abuse by clergymen in the Catholic church. Cardinal Joseph Tobin on Monday announced the establishment of a victim compensation and counseling program in response to the dozens of allegations, providing resources to compensate the victims of child sexual abuse whose financial claims are barred due to the statute of limitations. Names of the priests and deacons who have been credibly accused of sex abuse of minors will be named early next year as part of a complete review, Tobin added "It is hoped that these step…

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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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North Jersey Siblings Get Full Access On Set Of Highly-Anticipated 'Joker' Movie North Jersey Siblings Get Full Access On Set Of Highly-Anticipated 'Joker' Movie North Jersey Siblings Get Full Access On Set Of Highly-Anticipated 'Joker' Movie
North Jersey Siblings Get Full Access On Set Of Highly-Anticipated 'Joker' Movie A pair of North Jersey siblings and longtime "Batman" fans got a complete access pass on the set of the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. movie "Joker" filming in New Jersey. Constantine, 14, and Nicoletta, 8, Lekas, of Elmwood Park, were let on the movie's Jersey City set Friday, where a big scene was filming at the Loews theater. The Lekas siblings mingled with the cast and crew and even hang out with the movie’s director Todd Philipps.  The Warner Bros. Pictures movie starring Joaquin Phoenix is intended to be the first in a series of DC-based films separate from the shared DC Extend…

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by Cecilia Levine
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Lodi's New Pizzeria Makes Grandma, Upside-Down Sicilian Pie Lodi's New Pizzeria Makes Grandma, Upside-Down Sicilian Pie Lodi's New Pizzeria Makes Grandma, Upside-Down Sicilian Pie
Lodi's New Pizzeria Makes Grandma, Upside-Down Sicilian Pie A new pizzeria has opened in Lodi. Johnny Napkins on Main Street might be most well-known for its Lil Grandma Pie.  The creation is a unique twist on an old-time favorite, blending together homemade fresh tomato sauce, pesto and mozzarella. All are cooked to perfection on a thinner than normal Sicilian style crust. Lil Grandma PieJohnny Napkins Its signature pie, though, is the Johnny’s Sottosopra -- an upside down Sicilian pizza where the cheese is cooked underneath.  Pizza not your thing? That's okay, Johnny Napkins -- with another location in Union -- has bountiful apps, fries, sou…

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Hackensack, NJ
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TV Series: How New Jersey Native Helped Expose Lewinsky In Clinton Affair TV Series: How New Jersey Native Helped Expose Lewinsky In Clinton Affair TV Series: How New Jersey Native Helped Expose Lewinsky In Clinton Affair
TV Series: How New Jersey Native Helped Expose Lewinsky In Clinton Affair Monica Lewinsky has decided it is time to share her story. Part of it chronicles the pivotal role of New Jersey native and former U.S. civil servant Linda Tripp, and her role in exposing the infamous scandal between Lewinsky and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Sunday's two-hour premiere of "The Clinton Affair" on A&E ended with Lewinsky noting that Tripp -- formerly of East Hanover and Jersey City -- turned out not to be the trusted she initially thought she was. Lewinsky was 24 years old when her affair with Clinton, which ultimately led to Clinton's 1998 impeachment, came to lig…

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