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Lodi Police Warn Of Possible Coyote Sighting Lodi Police Warn Of Possible Coyote Sighting Lodi Police Warn Of Possible Coyote Sighting
Lodi Police Warn Of Possible Coyote Sighting LODI, N.J. — The Lodi police have received several calls from residents saying they saw a coyote or other large animal in the northeast section of town. The animal was spotted near Trudy Drive on Wednesday. Police urge residents not to approach the animal and to call the department so it can coordinate with NJ Fish & Game for assistance. 
Two Pompton Lakes Families Displaced Following House Fires Two Pompton Lakes Families Displaced Following House Fires Two Pompton Lakes Families Displaced Following House Fires
Two Pompton Lakes Families Displaced Following House Fires POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — Two Pompton Lakes families were displaced without injury following house fires Wednesday. The structure fire began on one house and affected the adjacent one, firefighters said. "One of the saddest times of being a fireman is seeing the loss of residents' homes and possessions," the department said. Mutual aid came from Riverdale, Pompton Plains, Wanaque, Wayne, Bloomingdale, Ringwood, and the PLRFAS.
Avoid This Street Driving Through Ridgewood Thursday Avoid This Street Driving Through Ridgewood Thursday Avoid This Street Driving Through Ridgewood Thursday
Avoid This Street Driving Through Ridgewood Thursday RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — E. Ridgewood Avenue will be closed Thursday until 5 p.m. in both directions. The intersection of Pleasant Avenue will also be closed due to the PSE&G gas line construction project. Detours will be in place. Expect delays if traveling through the area.
Authorities Respond To Late Night Van Entrapment In Woodcliff Lake Authorities Respond To Late Night Van Entrapment In Woodcliff Lake Authorities Respond To Late Night Van Entrapment In Woodcliff Lake
Authorities Respond To Late Night Van Entrapment In Woodcliff Lake WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The Woodcliff Lake Fire Department assisted with the landing of a Medivac in response to a late-night crash Wednesday on the Garden State Parkway. Injuries were not released as of Thursday morning. The helicopter landed at the Old Mill Baseball Complex nearby to assist with entrapment in the red van pictured above. The highway has been reopened.
Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor' Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor' Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor'
Bergen County Bellhop Competing On 'Survivor' NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J.— A lifelong "Survivor" fan from North Arlington will be competing on the show this season for the "Heroes Vs. Healers Vs. Hustlers." Ryan Ulrich, 23, says he's wanted to play since he was six years old.  "It's much more than a game to me, it's a passion, I obsess over it," he said. "Life does not give you many opportunities to test yourself like Survivor is designed to." The bellhop has held internships with both houses of Congress and the British Consulate. He aspires to attend law school. Ulrich feels his ability to get along…
Financial Planner Who Robbed NJ Banks Accepts Plea Deal In Hackensack Financial Planner Who Robbed NJ Banks Accepts Plea Deal In Hackensack Financial Planner Who Robbed NJ Banks Accepts Plea Deal In Hackensack
Financial Planner Who Robbed NJ Banks Accepts Plea Deal In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — A successful New York businessman who admitted to robbing Lodi and Toms River banks with a loaded gun in 2015 accepted a plea offer in Hackensack, NJ.com reports. The plea deal would have Michael Cassano, 40, formerly a successful financial planner earning six figures, in prison for more than eight years, the article says. Maywood police arrested Cassano at the Hudson City Savings bank in Lodi, just as police in Toms River were headed to Queens to arrest a suspect in February 2015, Daily Voice initially reported. The detectives from Ocean County had a warrant for Cassano…
Embattled Ridgefield Park Schools Superintendent Resigns Embattled Ridgefield Park Schools Superintendent Resigns Embattled Ridgefield Park Schools Superintendent Resigns
Embattled Ridgefield Park Schools Superintendent Resigns RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — Eric Koenig, Ridgefield Park Schools Superintendent, read his letter of resignation at Wednesday evening's Board of Education meeting. The resignation is effective Dec. 31, 2017. He requested to return as the high school principal in January 2018. The board in March called an emergency meeting to discuss financial problems facing the district and vote on suspending the embattled superintendent. The vote ended in a tie: 5-5, and Koenig kept his job. The school district has seen financial and performance difficulties the past few years -- and operated at a deficit for…
Beloved Ramsey Chef Succumbs To Cancer Beloved Ramsey Chef Succumbs To Cancer Beloved Ramsey Chef Succumbs To Cancer
Beloved Ramsey Chef Succumbs To Cancer RAMSEY, N.J. — Chef and owner of Local Seasonal Kitchen in Ramsey died Wednesday, Aug. 30 at his home in Orangeburg, New York, according to multiple reports. He was 60 years old. More than $11,000 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe page for Santoro, who was forced to close his restaurant following his diagnosis of spinal cancer. The acclaimed chef was also a loved instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NORTHJERSEY.COM.
Report: These Are The Best Elementary Schools In New Jersey Report: These Are The Best Elementary Schools In New Jersey Report: These Are The Best Elementary Schools In New Jersey
Report: These Are The Best Elementary Schools In New Jersey The timing couldn't be better for Niche.com to release its annual ranking of the best elementary school in the U.S. and New Jersey. Several Bergen County schools made the list, including six from Ridgewood and three from Tenafly. The best school in New Jersey is the Littlebrook Elementary School in Princeton's public school district. The best in Bergen is the Wandell School in Saddle River, coming it at No. 13 on the list. Others in Bergen and Passaic include: Alpine (No. 23) Hawes (Ridgewood, No. 32) Orchard (Ridgewood, No. 42) Mackay (Tenafly, No. 47) Walter Stillman (Tenafly, No. 49) …
Midland Park Son Fights For Mom, Special Ed Teacher Battling Cancer Again Midland Park Son Fights For Mom, Special Ed Teacher Battling Cancer Again Midland Park Son Fights For Mom, Special Ed Teacher Battling Cancer Again
Midland Park Son Fights For Mom, Special Ed Teacher Battling Cancer Again MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — Five years after beating stage 3 breast cancer, a Midland Park mom is fighting stage 4 lung, bone and spine cancer. More than $8,300 had been raised as of Wednesday afternoon for Mariana ONeal, who works with special needs children in the Garfield school system, on a GoFundMe page launched by her son, Robert. "I couldn't believe that my biggest role model was cursed with this again," Robert said.  "I didn't take this news lightly as it haunted me for many sleepless nights again. One night I decided to stop sulking and do something to help my family with …
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