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Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
Amy Jo Fischer Of Dumont Dies, 58 Amy Jo Fischer Of Dumont Dies, 58 Amy Jo Fischer Of Dumont Dies, 58
Amy Jo Fischer Of Dumont Dies, 58 DUMONT, N.J. -- Amy Jo Fischer (nee Salkin) of Dumont died on Jan. 23. She was 58 years old. Known by everyone for her beautiful smile, Amy proved beauty was more than skin deep. She cared for everyone around her and her love for animals was boundless.  Amy was an avid runner who enjoyed long runs while taking in the nature around her. One of Amy’s favorite places to be was relaxing on the beach listening to the ocean.  There’s nothing that she loved more than spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Olivia.  She will be missed by everyone, especially her husband, Rich…

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by Cecilia Levine
West Milford, NJ
Breaking News
Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong
Fit Cops: Hackensack Officer Proved Her Academy Class Wrong HACKENSACK, N.J. — Neither getting in shape nor becoming a police officer came easy for Hackensack's special officer Emily Dubon. Dropping 40 pounds took as much work as proving to the other recruits in her state law enforcement class that she could indeed hold her own. Dubon, 21 of Englewood, ultimately lost the weight -- and finished at the top of her class for females in 2016, despite being the smallest. As she continues to work toward her goal of becoming a K9 officer in the sheriff's department, she motivates others as a personal trainer. "I really wanted to be a cop, and it’s h…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
On Your Side
Garden State Plaza J.C. Penney Prepares To Close Garden State Plaza J.C. Penney Prepares To Close Garden State Plaza J.C. Penney Prepares To Close
Garden State Plaza J.C. Penney Prepares To Close The J.C. Penney at the Garden State Plaza will be closing in the spring, the store announced. The closing date will be Saturday, March 10. J.C. Penney last year announced it would be closing 140 of its stores. Call 201-843-2910 for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
Your Community
Beloved Hillsdale School Nurse Melanie Fraiman Dies Beloved Hillsdale School Nurse Melanie Fraiman Dies Beloved Hillsdale School Nurse Melanie Fraiman Dies
Beloved Hillsdale School Nurse Melanie Fraiman Dies HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Melanie Fraiman, a beloved school nurse in Hillsdale, died after a battle with cancer, school officials announced. "It is with a heavy heart, and deep sadness that I communicate the passing of our beloved school nurse, Melanie Fraiman. Ms. Fraiman courageously battled cancer for a number of years, keeping her fight as private as possible, so she could keep focus on her family, friends, students and staff at Meadowbrook School," Principal Christopher Bell said. "Words cannot begin to describe the loss we feel for our colleague and friend. Simply put, she was…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Breaking News
Blue Line Beasts: Wood-Ridge Officer Runs Social Media Monster For Fit Cops Blue Line Beasts: Wood-Ridge Officer Runs Social Media Monster For Fit Cops Blue Line Beasts: Wood-Ridge Officer Runs Social Media Monster For Fit Cops
Blue Line Beasts: Wood-Ridge Officer Runs Social Media Monster For Fit Cops WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- What started as a way for Wood-Ridge Police Officer Mark Torsiello to inspire fellow officers to get fit has become one of the biggest social media communities for members of law enforcement in the country. Blue Line Beasts has garnered more than 110,000 followers since Torsiello launched the page in December 2015. Before working for the Wood-Ridge Police, Torsiello was with the Federal Reserve in New York City and then the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police. No matter where he was, he noticed a common theme among his colleagues. "There were guys were either obse…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Wayne Landscaper Nicholas Amari Jr. Dies, 37 Wayne Landscaper Nicholas Amari Jr. Dies, 37 Wayne Landscaper Nicholas Amari Jr. Dies, 37
Wayne Landscaper Nicholas Amari Jr. Dies, 37 WAYNE, N.J. -- Nicholas Amari Jr. of Wayne died on Jan. 21. He was 37 years old. Nicholas was born in Paterson but lived in Wayne for the last eight years. He was an employee of J. Amari Landscaping in Fair Lawn. He is survived by his parents, Nicholas J. Amari Sr. and Cheryl (nee Miller) Amari; and siblings Nichol Vealey and her husband Kyle of Wantage, Jennifer Amari and her husband Juan Perez of Paterson, and James Amari and his wife Katherine of Scotch Plains. He is also survived by his grandparents,  Joseph Amari of Fairlawn and June Miller of Garfield; best friend Mike Clegg; and a …

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by Cecilia Levine
Shelton, CT
Breaking News
Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut
Multi-State Outbreak Of Pet Store Related Infection Hits Connecticut A multi-state outbreak of a drug-resistant illness linked to pet store puppies is currently under investigation, according to the CDC. As of December 2017, two people in both Connecticut and New York were infected with Campylobacter bacteria -- which is resistant to commonly recommended, first-line antibiotics making it difficult to treat. Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicates that contact with puppies sold through Petland stores is a likely source of this outbreak. Since the last update on October 30, 2017, 30 more ill people have been reported from 11 states. The most recent il…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Chris Christie (Not That One) Announces Campaign; Twitter Erupts In Jokes Chris Christie (Not That One) Announces Campaign; Twitter Erupts In Jokes Chris Christie (Not That One) Announces Campaign; Twitter Erupts In Jokes
Chris Christie (Not That One) Announces Campaign; Twitter Erupts In Jokes He's Chris Christie... but not that one. A Birmingham attorney with the same name as New Jersey's ex-governor announced his candidacy for Alabama's Attorney General Wednesday. "I've dedicated my life to serving others and fighting for those who need a voice," Chris Christie wrote on Twitter Wednesday.  "I am the kind of leader who will help change our state government's culture for the better." The announcement was swiftly followed by an onslaught of Twitter jokes. "He can literally build a whole campaign on not being Chris Christie," one user commented. &q…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
UPS Driver Hospitalized After Route 17 Crash UPS Driver Hospitalized After Route 17 Crash UPS Driver Hospitalized After Route 17 Crash
UPS Driver Hospitalized After Route 17 Crash PARAMUS, N.J. -- A UPS driver was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries after being involved in crash on Route 17 in Paramus. Traffic piled up Thursday morning on the highway after a Jeep Grand Cherokee rear-ended the UPS truck, which had crashed into the highway barrier. The jeep driver did not sustain any injuries. Police are investigating the incident. Ridgewood police, EMS, and fire also provided assistance. Boyd A. Loving contributed to this story.

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Drug ODs Leading Cause Of Death In NJ... Residents Fear These Factors More Drug ODs Leading Cause Of Death In NJ... Residents Fear These Factors More Drug ODs Leading Cause Of Death In NJ... Residents Fear These Factors More
Drug ODs Leading Cause Of Death In NJ... Residents Fear These Factors More Despite drug overdoses being the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, New Jersey residents are more concerned with driving accidents, gun violence, infectious disease and severe weather as potential causes of injury or death, according to the study released today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ). Nearly half of New Jersey residents who participated in a recent survey reported little or no concern about the potential dangers of prescription pain medication to themselves or a family member, the report says. The study was conducted in December 2017 by D…

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