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Hackensack, NJ
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'Get Me Out Of Here!' Six Flags Swing Ride Stops 100 Feet Mid-Air
Thrill seekers certainly got one this weekend at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson when one of its rides stopped nearly 100 feet in mid-air suspending 10 riders. "Get me out of here," yelled one of the SkyScreamer riders in a video obtained by nj101.5, showing the ride being lowered to the ground from more than 10 minutes Sunday evening. An amusement park spokesperson said the ride's safety sensors detected an error initiating an emergency stop almost halfway up its 242-foot tower. No injuries were reported. The SkyScreamer is located at several Six Flags theme parks and carries ri…
Hackensack, NJ
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Wayne Will Have New ShopRite This Time Next Year
Demolition of the Wayne Hills Mall is under way ahead of a brand new supermarket -- expected to be complete this time next year. Construction of a 79,540-square-foot ShopRite at the site of the Wayne Hills Mall is expected to being in Spring 2019. The current ShopRite on Hamburg Turnpike will relocate to the new, larger store, being developed by Mahwah's Crossroads Companies, LLC, CEO Steve Hittman announced.
Hackensack, NJ
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Showtime Gives Brand New Spot to Bergen County's Hilarious 'The Kid Mero'
A North Jersey podcaster and his longtime acquaintance who went viral with their hilarious takes on everything from news to pop-culture will be hosting Showtime's first late-night talk show premiering in 2019. Bronx personalities Joel Martinez (The Kid Mero) -- who has lived in Fair Lawn, Paramus and Tenafly -- and Desus Nice (Daniel Baker) officially joined forces in 2012 for a COMPLEX web video series “Desus Vs. Mero." That led to their wildly successful podcast "The Bodega Boys," and groundbreaking late-night Viceland show. "Desus & Mero," which ended in June. …
Hackensack, NJ
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PepsiCo Experts Think This Small North Jersey Health Food Company Can Make It Big
A North Jersey company specializing in plant-based beverages is among 10 finalists in PepsiCo's business optimization program. Remedy Organics, located in Englewood Cliffs, and nine other emerging food and beverage brands are part of PepsiCo's first collaborative accelerator program in North America. The program is giving all 10 startups $20,000 in grant funding along with personal mentorship to accelerate growth. Remedy Organics began as a juice cleanse company in nutritional health counselor Cindy Kasindorf's kitchen. She saw life-changing results from those following the…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Obituaries
Jarrod Welles Of Fair Lawn Dies, 35
Fair Lawn native Jarrod Welles died on Nov. 4. He was 35 years old. Jarrod had been working as a dispatcher for A&F Services in Elizabeth, according to his obituary. He is predeceased by his brother, Christopher Welles. He is survived by his son, Christopher Welles; mother, Maria D'Andrea; aunts and uncles Frank and Linda Zampini, and Ronald and Kathy Zampini; friends and many more loved ones. Visitation is Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12 at the funeral hom…
Paterson, NJ
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$2M: Elevator Tech Who Fell Through Clifton Roof Grate Settles Suit
An elevator technician who hurt his shoulders and knee after falling through the roof grate of a six-story commercial building in Clifton has reached a settlement for $2.025 million. Brett Riccio's attorney, Richard M. Winograd of Ginarte Gallardo Gonzalez Winograd L.L.P., reached the settlement on Sept. 28, according to the practice's website. While walking out of the elevator machine room on the roof in December 2014, 40-year-old Riccio stepped onto a metal grating, which slipped off its angle support, Ginarte.com says. "Mr. Riccio immediately was thrown into mid air …
Hackensack, NJ
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: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Former North Jersey Mansion On The Market
The Bergen County mansion formerly belonging to music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is on the market for just under $4.2 million. Combs purchased the Saddle River house in 1997 for $2.5 million -- the same year he released his first rap album, according to property records. Pool with jacuzzi, waterfall, patio, fire pit and built-in barbecue.NJMLS He sold it the following year and later bought a house in Alpine. The 11,067-square-foot, Hollow Road home was recently fully renovated. KitchenNJMLS It boasts six bedrooms including an elaborate master suite with a master bath (sauna/jacuzzi…
Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack Woman Raising Awareness Toward Rare Cancer That Claimed Best Friend's Life
A Hackensack woman is raising awareness toward the rare hormonal cancer that suddenly took her best friend's life over the summer. In honor of World NET (Neuroendocrine) Cancer Day Nov. 10, Amanda Pizzimenti is launching a website and fundraiser for Kerry Snow of Manalapan. Snow succumbed to the illness at 28 years old in August, two months after her diagnosis. All proceeds from sales on Pizzimenti's site will go toward the NET Cancer Research Foundation in Snow's name. In sharing Snow's story, Pizzimenti hopes to raise awareness toward NET cancer -- and maybe even save someone else's…
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: Barnes & Noble Prototype Store Readies For Hackensack Opening
Barnes & Noble is getting ready to relocate at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack. The store -- opening Wednesday, Nov. 14 -- will be the retailer's first new prototype store to open in New Jersey. The store -- opening Wednesday, Nov. 14 -- will be the retailer's first new prototype store to open in New Jersey.Barnes & Noble The 19,111-square-foot store features modern design aesthetics, including: Oak bookshelves and wood grain tile floors throughout Oak bookshelves and wood grain tile floors throughout.Barnes & Noble Lower profile bookshelves will provide customer…
Ridgewood, NJ
Obituaries
Ridgewood College Student Amanda Aujero Dies Suddenly
Amanda Aujero of Ridgewood died suddenly on Nov. 7. She was 19 years old. More than $2,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe for her family as of Thursday evening. Aujero was a sophomore criminal justice major at the University of Stockton, where she made Dean’s List every semester she was there. "Her positive and loving character was always contagious, lighting up the room with her bright and energetic smile," the GoFundMe says. "Anyone who knew Amanda knew she had the most selfless soul, caring about everyone else’s needs before her own. Her laughter, humor, and kindness alw…
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