Police Seek Help Finding NJ College Student Missing Since Last Week
New Jersey police are asking the public for help finding an 18-year-old college student who has been missing for one week and could possibly be in the New York City area, authorities said.
Nick Pratico, 18, of Hamilton, was last seen around 3 p.m., on Sept. 20, on campus at Mercer County Community College, police said.
A Facebook page, Find Nick Pratico, was launched to help friends, police and family located him.
Anyone with any information on Pratico's whereabouts is asked to call Hamilton police at 609-581-4000 or Detective Frank Burger at 609-581-4010.
Too Darn Hot: High September Temps Inspire Ice Cream For Lunch In Hillsdale
HILLSDALE, N.J. — Mother Nature isn't ready to relinquish summer just yet, and for that, the Iscreamery in Hillsdale is thankful.
At just 11:30 a.m., the store was buzzing with Pascack Valley High School seniors.
Store employee Dominic said the warm weather is doing wonders for all businesses, as people are spending more time walking the streets.
"It's so hot out," said Elan Hort, 17, who came with four friends to the Iscreamery on their lunch breaks.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be the warmest days of the week, with temperatures at 85 degrees, Weather.com says.
Things will star…
Lyndhurst Police Officer Who Beat Cancer Climbs 12,000 Feet For Sick Kids
LYNDHURST, N.J. — A cancer survivor and 10-year veteran of the Lyndhurst police department is climbing for the kids.
Tom McSweeney, who is one year free of testicular cancer, climbed 12,000 feet up Mount Rainer in Washington.
McSweeney — and his mascot, Rainy The Bear, partnered with Tomorrow's Children Fund at HUMC, and has a goal of donating $14,411.
In Spring 2016, McSweeney, was diagnosed with stage 2B testicular cancer.
He began chemotherapy that April, and graduated chemotherapy on July 1 of that year.
Because of where the cancer had spread, McSweeney required a surgery to remove…
Ridgewood Church To Bless Orphaned Animals
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — A Ridgewood church is opening its doors to everybody, especially the furry friends.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Christ Episcopal Church will be holding a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis.
" Everyone is invited to bring their favorite pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, stuffed animals," the church said. "Any beloved 'creatures,' great or small."
A short service celebrating all animals will be followed by individual blessings of each animal.
Some orphaned dogs and cats who are eligible for adoption from the Ramapo-Bergen An…
