Cecilia Levine

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Englewood, NJ

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Watch: Englewood Native Shoots Music Video At Alma Mater Standing in Dwight Englewood's Silberfein Gymnasium, the memories seem to come rushing back to alumna Margot Bennett. She never felt totally comfortable in the high school gym. Actually, she felt completely out of place -- athletics were never really her "thing." But oh, has she found it. And so this time, standing in the Silberfein Gymnasium, 26-year-old Bennett feels right at home, filming the music video for her new song "FABLES," based on adolescent experiences formed nearly a decade ago in the same place. "Set in a high-school gym class, 'FABLES' is a tale o…

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Rutherford, NJ

Breaking News

Police: Carlstadt Man Running From Burglars Had 50 Grams Of Pot At Home A Carlstadt man who fled his home while being burglarized was arrested on drug charges after police found more than 50 grams of marijuana in his house, authorities said. Angel Figueroa was arrested on drug charges with the intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia before being transported to police headquarters for processing, Detective Sergeant John Cleary said. At 11 p.m. that night, Carlstadt police received two 9-1-1 calls reporting a loud disturbance and possible fight occurring at 312 Washington Street, police said. One of the callers said they saw one man running acr…

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Breaking News

Nebraska, Kansas Regulators Take Over Wood-Ridge Company's Nursing Homes State regulators in Nebraska and Kansas have taken over 36 nursing homes after its Wood-Ridge parent company failed to make payroll in those states, according to recent reports. Skyline Health Care, LLC, owned by Joseph Schwartz on Marlboro Road, owns nursing homes in Arkansas, South Dakota, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida -- and three in New Jersey. Twenty-one nursing facilities and 10 assisted living facilities were placed by authorities in Nebraska, and 15 skilled-nursing facilities with 845 patients were taken over by courts in Kansas, according to statements issued …

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Midland Park Deli Sells Winning Lottery Ticket A Midland Park deli sold a winning New Jersey Lottery ticket. The winner purchased their ticket from the Park Deli and Minit Mart on Godwin Avenue and will split the Jersey Cash 5 $164,010 jackpot with two other winners from the April 14 drawing. Each ticket is worth $54,670. The winning numbers were: 03, 07, 12, 25 and 28 and the XTRA number was: 02. The other tickets were sold in Bayonne and Somerville.

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Bergenfield, NJ

Breaking News

Video: New Milford Motorist Rescued After Driving Around Cones Into Flood A New Milford driver was rescued by a tow truck after driving around barricades and into a flooded street becoming trapped on Monday. The driver and her Acura sedan -- headed toward New Bridge Road near Sanzari's New Bridge Inn -- were brought to dry land by Bergen Brookside Auto Repair after being stuck in the water, Brett M. Dzadik contributed to this story. SEE PHOTOS ABOVE FOR MORE.

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

Weather

Flash Flood Warning In Effect With Bergen County Road Closures April showers are making their grand entrance, with a flash flood warning in effect across Bergen and Passaic counties. The warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m. Monday. Up to two inches of rain have already come down. Several streets in the area were closed or too flooded to drive in as of noon including: New Bridge Road, River Edge (roundabout) Hackensack Avenue into River Edge First Street, Hackensack by the high school Main/Essex, River/Kennedy/River/Court in Hackensack New Bridge Road at River Road, New Milford Check with your local police department/Nixle alerts for more closings. Em…

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Bergenfield, NJ

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Dumont Couple $15G 'Richer' After Congressman Resolves IRS Error A Dumont couple was able to receive $15,500 back with help from Congressman Josh Gottheimer after the IRS erroneously demanded it from them. When lifelong Dumont residents Charles and Betty Crasten sold a stock certificate, their profits were misreported to the IRS by a third-party clearinghouse, causing the IRS to demand $15,558 -- a common error among seniors selling paper securities. When the IRS contacted the couple looking for the payment, the couple thought that they were destined for jail. Instead, the Crastens called Gottheimer, whose office identified the error almost immediately…

by Cecilia Levine

04/16/2018

Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Obituaries

Jeff Matthews Of Hasbrouck Heights Dies, 18 Jeff Joseph Matthews of Hasbrouck Heights died on April 10 surrounded by his family. He was 18 years old. Jeff was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson, to Robert and Kathy (nee Chapman) Matthews. Though he struggled his entire life with special needs, Jeff’s sense of humor was legendary; he spread smiles and laughter wherever he went. Though he became extremely ill in the last few months, his battle was fought with the utmost bravery. Jeff is survived by his parents, Robert & Kathy; his sister Shannon; his paternal grandparents, Florine and Robert, Sr. (deceased) Matthews; prede…

by Cecilia Levine

04/15/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Wildlife Expert IDs Mystery Skeleton Found By Hackensack Man In River A mysterious skeleton found Saturday by a Hackensack man in the Pequannock River has been identified by wildlife experts as a deer. Michael Rawlins, originally of Elmwood Park, was out for a hike in Pompton Lakes when he saw the bones floating in the river. Hackensack Riverkeeper Captain Bill Sheehan was able to identify it by its teeth. "You can clearly see the grinding teeth, which are like molars for dogs or humans," Sheehan told Daily Voice. That's what deer have because they're vegetarians and need to be able to grind food up." Sheehan said it's not uncommon to find an…

by Cecilia Levine

04/15/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Sweet Bergen County Lab Who Survived Alone In The Woods Needs A Home A male lab from RBARI in Oakland who escaped from a vet and survived alone in the woods for more than a year is in need of a forever family. Buddha is neutered and three years old. He is shy but sweet once he bonds and has been learning to make friends with other dogs at the shelter. Buddha will be looking for a patient adult home with a securely fenced yard and someone who will always be extra cautious to make sure he doesn't end up getting loose ever again. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

by Cecilia Levine

04/15/2018

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