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Bergenfield, NJ
Your Community
8th Grader Who Saved Dog In Dumont Fire, Parents Lost Almost Everything
DUMONT, N.J. — There was one thing William McDonnell wasn't leaving behind in a fire that damaged his Dumont house earlier this month. His dog, Summer. The eighth grader saved Summer from the Dec. 15 fire and met his parents safely on the other side. Everything else was lost in the flames. A GoFundMe has been launched to help the McDonnells rebuild. "The house is damaged and they can't live there," the page says. "They lost all their possessions and need to start from scratch." More than $10,000 had been raised as of Wednesday morning. "The shock of losing t…
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Rochelle Park's 'Dirty Harry' Brings Cheer To Air Force Family In Need
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — A retired police officer and Rochelle Park business owner is gearing up to help a U.S. Air Force family for the second year in a row. Harry Sandwith of Dirty Harry's Detailing, formerly a Jersey City police officer, is heading to Maine and joining forces with the East Coast contingent of the Detail Mafia for the Second Annual Operation Sleigh Shine. This week, the group will surprise U.S. Air Force SMSgt Tim McAlister, his wife Amanda, and 12-year-old son Jeff with a revitalization of the family vehicle. They will then load it with Christmas gifts donated by the commu…
New City, NY
Your Community
Driver Falls For Hero Rockland Firefighter Who Saved Her In Holiday Wreck
Jennifer Lind Angelus of River Vale, New Jersey says vulnerability she experienced in a 2013 highway crash made room for a magical romance with the hero who saved her -- her now-husband, Nick Angelus. Jennifer, 27, was driving home from a holiday potluck in Parsippany when she hit a patch of ice and her car spun out, hitting barriers on the I287.Route 80 ramp "like bumper cars," she wrote in the New York Times. Paralyzed with fear, she sat in her car facing oncoming traffic and was hit twice by other cars. One of those two cars was the 26-year-old Angelus, a volunteer firefighter…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Your Community
Franklin Lakes Deli Mart Sells Winning Lottery Ticket
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — A Franklin Lakes convenience store and deli sold a winning New Jersey Lottery ticket for the Saturday, Dec. 23 drawing. The winner, who purchased the ticket from Deli Mart on Franklin Avenue, will be splitting the $450,134 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Dec. 23 drawing. Each ticket is worth $225,067. The winning numbers were: 4 12 25 39 40. The XTRA number was: 04. The second winning ticket was sold in Ventnor.
Paramus, NJ
On Your Side
Shoppers Bid Farewell To 'Mall Survivor' Paramus Hallmark Store
PARAMUS, N.J. — For the first time since 1974, the Paramus Park Mall is going to be without a Hallmark store. Gregory's Hallmark is holding a storewide sale ahead of its closing by the end of the month. Shoppers are sad to see it go. "Gregory's Hallmark was one of the very few places to get a nice card or pick up a few gifts," Cynthia Lockie shared on Facebook. "I always found the right card for that special person. Gregory's has always been my go-to stop for cards. They will definitely be missed 💗" Gregory and Diane Kechejian's store was among the few mom and pop sh…
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Hackensack High Journalism Class Raises $827 For Local Dog Rescue
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Hackensack High School spread holiday cheer to a local dog rescue organization right before Christmas, donating $827.50 to Pawsitively Furever of Hackensack. The HHS journalism class hosted a Penny War just before Thanksgiving. Each year of students competed to donate the most loose change and spare dollars, with each grade vying to raise the most for its chosen charity. Competition was fierce but the freshmen class narrowly beat out the seniors. The ninth graders were subsequently surveyed and chose the Hackensack-based dog rescue organization to receive all funds raise…
Paterson, NJ
On Your Side
Restaurant Opening: Shake Shack Coming To Wayne
WAYNE, N.J. — Shake Shack is headed to Wayne, BoozyBurbs reports. The burger joint made headlines after people from across the world flocked to its New York City locations and stood online for hours just for a bite. The new location has not been announced yet but BoozyBurbs reports that officials are eyeing a 2018 opening. Shake Shack has locations in Paramus, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Yonkers and more.
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
State Street Reopens As Two-Way Road In Hackensack
HACKENSACK, N.J. — State Street between Passaic and Essex streets is now open as a two-way roadway. This is a step in the process of an infrastructure process, which will see Main Street also become home to two-way traffic in 2018. “A great deal of work went into researching and planning this move and we are confident this is the best thing, not only for the thriving businesses in the area, but residents as well,” Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse said. “One-way streets are detrimental to these type of mixed residential and commercial centers and two-way traffic will also benefit pedestrians …
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Obituaries
Glen Rock Jaycee John Venizelos Dies, 54
GLEN ROCK, N.J. — John Venizelos of Glen Rock died Dec. 13. He was 54 years old. Born in Lowell, Mass., he grew up in Edgewater and lived in Glen Rock for 26 years. Despite not having been born here, John was a real “Jersey boy” -- passionate about the shore and Bruce Springsteen. He was a loyal fan of the Mets, Giants and Rangers, and was an avid golfer. As a member of the Glen Rock Jaycees, John organized their annual Santa Train Ride. He loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. John attended Fordham University where he met his wife of 26 years, Mary. He was the belo…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Christmas Miracle: Downed Tree Misses Maywood House By Inches
MAYWOOD, N. J. — Strong winds blew a large tree down Christmas Day, missing a Maywood home by only a few inches. The house -- at the corner of Fairway and Passaic Street -- sustained minor damage to the roof, the responding lumber company told Daily Voice. A sign on the door said the family was staying at a friend's house 10 minutes away. No injuries were reported.
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