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Paramus, NJ

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Man's Body Found Near Paramus Home Depot, Suicide Suspected PARAMUS, N.J. -- The body of a middle-aged man was found partially submerged Wednesday in a brook near the Home Depot in Paramus. Police suspected suicide. UPDATE: Paramus Police Release More On Body Found Near Home Depot Tesla employees who went out for a smoke on the sunny, 60-degree afternoon found the body and called police. Responding officers at the site off northbound Route 17 were checking vehicles that may have belonged to the victim.

by Cecilia Levine

02/28/2018

Pascack Valley, NJ

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Perillo Tours Shouts From Rooftop: Dump Trump Perillo Tours Inc. is practically shouting from the rooftop -- "Dump Trump." Those words are painted on the Woodcliff Lake business' roof and can be seen on satellites from outer space (Google Maps has proof). "Steve.com" is also painted on, which is the personal blog of third generation and current owner Stephen Perillo. The Chestnut Ridge Road company is the largest travel company to Italy in the U.S. since 1945, its website says. Perillo's father, Mario Perillo -- Mr. Italy -- persuaded more than one million people to visit the country. This story was originally r…

by Cecilia Levine

02/28/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Hackensack Mom Saved By Makeup: 'Don't Wait To Make Yourself Happy' Britney Roth sat in the middle seat of a flight from Puerto Rico to New Jersey in 2016 when she caught a glimpse of her 3-year-old son's reflection in the window on the tarmac. That's when she knew, they were never going back to the island. She had been depressed for years and knew that if she wanted a future for her son, she'd have to get out. "I didn't see myself progressing where I was. I had a little boy, I couldn't just stay there," said Roth, 27. "I had to get ahead for my son." Roth had moved to Puerto Rico with her family from Bergen County when she was 11, an…

by Cecilia Levine

02/27/2018

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ

Obituaries

Services Set For Oakland Woman, 38, Killed By Jeep A funeral service for Nora Kohlash of Oakland is scheduled at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home in Pompton Lakes on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. that evening. Kohlash, 38, was struck and killed by a Jeep backing out of a driveway on Feb. 21. The Paterson native was home-schooled and lived in Oakland during her adult life. She will be remembered for her smile and love of life. Kohlash was predeceased by her mother, Lorraine Kohlash. She is survived by her sister and guardian, Sandra Leskow; her former brother-in-law and guardian, Joseph Leskow; and her nephews…

by Cecilia Levine

02/27/2018

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility Kevin Nebbia of Cliffside Park isn’t going for aesthetics. He’s not going for strength, victory or glory. The Ridgefield police officer is going for function. “If I have to get out of the car and chase someone or help another officer, it doesn’t matter that I can put up 400 pounds,” he said. “I have to be in the best shape I can be in.” It’s more difficult for Nebbia to spend a day on the couch than to get up and move. As a child growing up in Ridgefield, he looked forward to recess period to play stickball or kickball. He joined the baseball, basketball and football teams and as he got…

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2018

Bergenfield, NJ

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Dumont, Clifton Retailers Sell Winning Lottery Tickets Dumont and Clifton retailers were among three that sold third-tier prizewinning lottery tickets for the Feb. 23 drawing. The tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. The Clifton ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $40,000. The three retailers were: Bottleneck Liquors, 120 Market St., Clifton HK Circle Mini Mart, 411 East Madison Ave., Dumont TNT Liquors, 759 Broadway, Newark In 2016, HK Circle Mini Mart sold a winning lottery ticket worth $1.2 million.

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Hackensack Soccer Field Could Become New School Due to increasing enrollment in the district, the Hackensack Board of Education is considering building a new school, NorthJersey.com reports. Officials are considering the field at the corner of American Legion Drive and Comet Way as a new location for a school, the article says. Since 2010, district enrollment has increased more than 16 percent, according to NorthJersey.com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

by Cecilia Levine

02/26/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Food Network: You Have To Try These Bergen County Bundt Cakes A Bergen County bakery was named on Food Network's list of 50 Cakes of States. The network said Erie Coffeeshop & Bakery of Rutherford's olive oil and citrus cakes are the best cakes in New Jersey. Owner Renee Faris brought the recipe over from New York City, where she worked with pastry chef Dan Keehner. But the Bundt cake has gained a following of its own in New Jersey, the article says. "High-quality olive oil and citrus form the base of the fluffy cake, which is garnished with a simple citrus-vanilla glaze, orange peel and, in the winter months, a fresh sprig of rosemary.&quo…

by Cecilia Levine

02/24/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Bergen Claimed More Winning Lotto Tickets Last Month Than Anywhere In NJ Of the more than 60 winners who claimed top-tier prizes in the New Jersey Lottery last month, 11 of them purchased their tickets in Bergen and Passaic counties. A total of $9.535 million was claimed in NJ Lottery top-tier prizes last month. Seven Bergen County retailers sold $110,000 in prizes and four Passaic County retailers sold $100,000 in prizes. Bergen County sold the most number of winning tickets (seven), with Essex County trailing behind (six). Ocean and Hudson counties each sold five winning tickets, Passaic County at four, and Morris, Union and Somerset counties sold three each…

by Cecilia Levine

02/24/2018

Northern Highlands, NJ

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Look Inside: Wall Street Tycoon Selling NJ Mansions; 1 In Saddle River A sprawling Saddle River estate listed at $5.4 million on Trulia. The home is among the two mansions being sold by former Wall Street exec Kenneth Pasternak, NJ.com reports. The other house is located in Avon By The Sea and is listed at $2.499 million. Pasternak is a co-founder along with Walter Raquet of Knight Trading Group, which at one time the largest market maker in NASDAQ-traded securities. The chateau is completely updated and expanded, sitting on more than 4.9 acres of land. It's located on the same street as Mary J. Blige's former home and has a stone veranda, pool, spa, two-st…

by Cecilia Levine

02/24/2018

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