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Transcript Reveals Final Moments Before Fatal Carlstadt Jet Crash Transcript Reveals Final Moments Before Fatal Carlstadt Jet Crash Transcript Reveals Final Moments Before Fatal Carlstadt Jet Crash
Transcript Reveals Final Moments Before Fatal Carlstadt Jet Crash TETERBORO, N.J. -- Newly-released files from a federal investigation indicate that the two pilots of the small jet that crashed last May in Carlstadt were scrambling to keep the plane airborne, the Daily Mail reports. The pilot and co-pilot were killed when their Teterboro-bound Learjet crashed into an industrial area just short of the runway, Daily Voice reported. The federal files reveal that a traffic controller noticed the plane was 1.5 miles from Teterboro, closer than the four miles that planes usually begin a turn from, the article says. Below is the dialogue on the transcript, acco…
Fit Cops: Paramus Detective Is Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Fit Cops: Paramus Detective Is Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Fit Cops: Paramus Detective Is Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Fit Cops: Paramus Detective Is Jiu Jitsu Black Belt PARAMUS, N.J. -- Mark Pinajian was responding to a fraud in progress at a Paramus department store last year when a suspect fleeing from security ran into him. The Paramus police detective had to think fast. He was all alone. He had to find a way to apprehend the man. Swiftly. Safely. Systematically. With unparalleled reflexes and little time to plan, Pinajian pinned the suspect up against the wall before tripping him down to the ground. The final move the detective deployed was a common one he mastered over the past 12 years as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter: a shoulder lock. And with th…
Closing Paramus Babies 'R' Us Begins Massive Store-Wide Sale Closing Paramus Babies 'R' Us Begins Massive Store-Wide Sale Closing Paramus Babies 'R' Us Begins Massive Store-Wide Sale
Closing Paramus Babies 'R' Us Begins Massive Store-Wide Sale Toys 'R' Us  in Wayne and Babies 'R' Us in Paramus are among the 12 New Jersey stores offering closeout discounts up to 30 percent, according to multiple reports. The Wayne-based company is planning to close 182 stores nationwide. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NJ.COM.
Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21 Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21 Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21
Outdoorsman Christian Denninger Of Bethel Dies, 21 BETHEL, Conn. -- Christian Johannes Denninger  of Bethel died on Jan. 27 in New Hampshire in "the woods that always brought him peace." He was born April 1, 1996 and spent his summers on Cape Cod. He graduated Bethel High School in 2014 and was currently a senior at Keene State College, majoring in Communications. At BHS he was a thrower for the Track & Field team.  He was chosen as captain his senior year. While at Keene, he started and ran his own antiques business, Red Truck Antiques, going to various shows and flea markets, as well as having his own Etsy shop and Instagram…
Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show
Bergen Restaurant Owner To Face 'Top Chef' Finalist On Food Network Show WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Kimchi Smoke of Westwood Chef and Owner Robert Austin Cho will be appearing on Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" later this month. The episode -- “Sour with the Sweet” -- will include a Round 1 battle between BBQ fusion master Cho and Brian Malarky, a Top Chef finalist.  What was the secret ingredient Bobby Flay chose in Round 1? Cho was hoping that it would not be a vegetable, so he could have his long awaited showdown with Flay.  “I got into barbecue by watching 'Throwdown with Bobby Flay' and just being on the show with an opportunity to face Bobby Flay is a r…
REPORT: Bergen County Has Safest City In New Jersey REPORT: Bergen County Has Safest City In New Jersey REPORT: Bergen County Has Safest City In New Jersey
Report: Bergen County Has Safest City In New Jersey The Garden State has a lot to be proud of.  As of 2017, it is among the safest states in the U.S., as its crime rates are far below nationwide averages, according to a new report by Alarm.org. River Vale was named the safest municipality in the state, with New Milford trailing in second place. None of New Jersey’s top 20 safest cities have a violent crime rate reaching 1 incident per 1,000, or 5 property crimes per 1,000. Those looking for a safe place to raise a family in New Jersey have a slew of options to choose from, the reports says. The top 50 safest municipalities in Bergen and Pa…
DEVELOPING: Ongoing School Water Leaks Concern Lodi Parents DEVELOPING: Ongoing School Water Leaks Concern Lodi Parents DEVELOPING: Ongoing School Water Leaks Concern Lodi Parents
Developing: Ongoing School Water Leaks Concern Lodi Parents LODI, N.J. -- School remained in session this week at one Lodi school despite water leaks. The district announced on Tuesday that students at Thomas Jefferson Middle school will be dismissed at 1 p.m. for the remainder of the week for repair. According to social media posts from parents, the pipes at the school have been bursting since Christmas. The parents added that their kids came home complaining of coldness throughout the building and odors in the hallways. Daily Voice sent an email to TJM Principal Robert Sciolaro Wednesday morning. CHECK BACK FOR MORE.
Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday
Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches. A Lodi middle school is closing early for the rest of the week due to ongoing water leaks. These schools are taking action before the snow. Bergen: Academy of the Holy Angels - Closed Bergen Catholic - Closed Immaculate Heart A…
Doctor:NJ Transit Ignored Engineer's Sleep Apnea Before Fatal Hoboken Crash Doctor:NJ Transit Ignored Engineer's Sleep Apnea Before Fatal Hoboken Crash Doctor:NJ Transit Ignored Engineer's Sleep Apnea Before Fatal Hoboken Crash
Doctor:NJ Transit Ignored Engineer's Sleep Apnea Before Fatal Hoboken Crash A doctor testified that NJ Transit bosses didn't noticed that one of their engineers suddenly gained weight and didn't bother to test him for sleep apnea, leading up to the 2016 fatal Hoboken train wreck, the New York Post reports. The National Transportation Safety Board held the final hearing on the Hoboken crash and a similar one in Long Island that occurred last year, on Tuesday. "In both cases, the board found that the engineers were suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and had passed out as they entered the train terminals," The Post says. "Regular testing would have …
Hackensack Electrician Critical Following Crash Hackensack Electrician Critical Following Crash Hackensack Electrician Critical Following Crash
Hackensack Electrician Critical Following Crash HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The community is fighting for Hackensack native Kevin Jones, who was hospitalized last month following a motor vehicle accident. According to his Facebook page, Jones is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 164 based in Paramus. More than $1,300 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe launched by his sister, Kari Jones. Jones was rushed to the hospital via ambulance on Jan. 25, she said. He suffered more than 20 broken bones and underwent emergency surgery lasting nine hours, the GoFundMe says. "We all know the k…
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