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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Breaking News
Governor Signs 'Tommy's Law' For Ramsey Man Killed By NJ Transit Train
A new bill named after a Ramsey man fatally struck by a train nearly two years ago was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. "Tommy's Law" (A3904), named after 27-year-old Tommy Ryan, will create a new counselor position within NJ Transit who will provide victims and their families with support following an accident. The law passed last week also requires the state to return all personal belongings to victims following an investigation. Ryan died in 2016 after being hit by a train at the station in Ramsey while attempting to cross a double track to reach his train. His family said …
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
'You Are Not Alone': North Jersey Mom Shares Inspiring Story After Devastating Miscarriages
At 26 years old, Julie Albanese of Washington Township had never been more ready to be a mother. Fate held other plans for Albanese and her husband Chris, though. In the four years to come, the couple would endure five miscarriages of six babies -- one set of twins. "The idea of being a mom was there throughout my whole life," said Albanese, 30, a Little Ferry native. "To not be able to do it genetically and anatomically was devastating." In December 2017, the couple welcomed baby Ella, who spent the first few days of her life in the NICU. Albanese is now sharing her st…
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Child Services Worker, 57, Commits Suicide At Paramus Office, 'Sister' Offices Assisting
A state Division of Child Protection and Permanency worker shot and killed herself in her Paramus office Monday morning, authorities said. Responding to the 9:45 a.m. call, Paramus Emergency Medical Services took the 57-year-old victim from the Frisch Court office building just off Route 4 to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The agency -- formerly known as the Division of Youth & Family Services (DYFS) -- is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging f…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
Meet The 24-Year-Old Golfer Who Won $1.6M At Paramus Northern Trust Tournament
Bryson DeChambeau was crowned the winner of The Northern Trust held at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus. The 24-year-old who hails from California won $1.6 million of the total $9 million purse. DeChambeau promised a bright future in 2015, when he won the NCAA individual title and U.S. Amateur. The back-to-back victories made him the fifth player to win both titles in the same year, joining Ryan Moore, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Jack Nicklaus. During last week's playoffs, DeChambeau set a new record for The Northern Trust when held at the Ridgewood Country Club. His score of 266 best…
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Child Services Worker, 57, Commits Suicide At Paramus Office, 'Sister' Offices Assisting
A state Division of Child Protection and Permanency worker shot and killed herself in her Paramus office Monday morning, authorities said. Responding to the 9:45 a.m. call, Paramus Emergency Medical Services took the 57-year-old victim from the Frisch Court office building just off Route 4 to Hackensack University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. The agency -- formerly known as the Division of Youth & Family Services (DYFS) -- is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging f…
Fort Lee, NJ
Obituaries
Former Leonia High Standout Athlete, Coach Chris Farulla Dies, 29
Christopher Daniel Farulla of Leonia died suddenly Aug. 21. He was 29 years old. Most recently of Phoenix, A.Z., Farulla was a longtime resident of Leonia where he was a high school wrestler and football player. He wrestled in the 2007 New Jersey State Wrestling Championships, earning the title Region 2 Champion. He later became a wrestling coach and mentor to countless high school athletes. Friends and loved ones remembered Farulla as being unapologetically honest and a good friend. "Chris Farulla, you were one of a kind my friend," JP Reyes wrote on social media. "Alway…
Paramus, NJ
On Your Side
This North Jersey Bank Is About To Become A Rooftop Bar
Cha-ching, North Jersey! An Italian restaurant slated to open in a former bank space will come with a rooftop bar. Felina Restaurant and Bar is slated to open in at the former Fish location on East Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood in October, NorthJersey.com reports. When it does, the rooftop bar will open on the restaurant's lower wing, the article says. Owner and chef Anthony Bucco has been a pillar in the New Jersey restaurant scene for more than a decade and says Felina's rooftop bar a unique edge to adult beverages in Ridgewood. MORE FROM NORTHJERSEY.COM
Hackensack, NJ
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Watch
: OBJ Wins Over Bergen County Jets Fan With Pre-Game Catch
A video of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. playing catch with a 3-year-old Jets fan from Bergen County is making its way around the world. Cole Perrapato and his Washington Township family were on the field at MetLife Stadium during warm-ups before Friday night's 22-16 Giants pre-season win. Cole began dancing near the end zone when his father, Matthew, noticed Beckham waving at the toddler. OBJ threw the ball from 10 feet away, but Cole dropped and then tripped over it. Beckham ran over, lifted him up and tried again. The crowd went wild. "I was always lukewarm tow…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Your Community
Lyndhurst High School's First Special Needs Cheerleader Brings Important Quality To Squad
A cheerleader is all Lyndhurst's Gianna Cruz has ever wanted to be. Well that, and accepted. This fall, the 15-year-old will be both -- making her Lyndhurst High School's first ever cheerleader with special needs. Born with a rare illness called 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Gianna has never let her disabilities stand in the way of her dream. Gianna is a longtime member of the Sparks (Special Angels) Cheer Squad and two years ago, she joined Lyndhurst's recreational team. "All we've ever wanted is for Gianna to have acceptance and be included," said mom Anna Rizzo. "All she d…
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Poll
: Are You Tuning In Or Out To More 'Jersey Shore'?
MTV released a second season of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" with its premier Thursday evening. Will you be tuning in or out? The show was the most watched unscripted debut on cable since it ended it 2012 among adults 18 to 34. When it first debuted, the show's numbers climbed from 1.4 million viewers to nine million in 2011. Needless to say, the network okay'd a second season of "Family Reunion" before the first episode had even debuted last year. On Thursday night's second season premier, the cast met Ronnie Magro's baby and settled in to their new digs in Las Vegas…
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