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These Bergen County Hospitals Were Ranked Best In New York Metro Area These Bergen County Hospitals Were Ranked Best In New York Metro Area These Bergen County Hospitals Were Ranked Best In New York Metro Area
These Bergen County Hospitals Were Ranked Best In New York Metro Area HACKENSACK, N.J. — A recent ranking by U.S. News named Hackensack University Medical Center the best hospital in New Jersey. There are nearly 100 in the state, but HUMC was among 24 that the website says are the best. Hackensack University Medical Center is ranked nationally in three adult specialties and one children's specialty. It also achieved the highest rating possible in eight procedures or conditions.  Some specialties at the hospital include cancer, gastroenterology and GI surgery, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.  Ridgewood's The Valley Hospital also made the list…
Same Time, Same Place, No Relation: Ridgewood EMS Aid 2 Seizure Victims Same Time, Same Place, No Relation: Ridgewood EMS Aid 2 Seizure Victims Same Time, Same Place, No Relation: Ridgewood EMS Aid 2 Seizure Victims
Same Time, Same Place, No Relation: Ridgewood EMS Aid 2 Seizure Victims RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Police, fire and EMS aided two separate seizure victims at the exact same time both occurring at Titor's Burritos on E. Ridgewood Avenue last week. The Saturday evening seizures seemed to be unrelated. One victim sustained a head injury after collapsing in the bathroom and was transported to The Valley Hospital The other was evaluated at the scene by EMS personnel and declined ambulance transport. The incident drew a response from eight separate vehicles belonging to PD, FD, and/or EMS personnel. BOYD A. LOVING CONTRIBUTED TO THIS STORY.
Route 17 Shake Shack Mixes Up The Menu Route 17 Shake Shack Mixes Up The Menu Route 17 Shake Shack Mixes Up The Menu
Route 17 Shake Shack Mixes Up The Menu PARAMUS, N.J. — Shake Shack located on Route 17 S. in Paramus is mixing up its with new shakes this week. The hamburger hotspot is offering raspberry cheesecake, salted caramel pretzel and chocolate cookies & cream.  They will be available through Nov. 15. 
Prepare Your Taste Buds: Hurricane BTW Touches Down In Woodland Park Prepare Your Taste Buds: Hurricane BTW Touches Down In Woodland Park Prepare Your Taste Buds: Hurricane BTW Touches Down In Woodland Park
Prepare Your Taste Buds: Hurricane BTW Touches Down In Woodland Park WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — A new fast casual restaurant is opening a Woodland Park location, BoozyBurbs reports. The eatery is an offshoot of Hurricane Grill & Wings full-service restaurant, the article says. An official opening date has not been announced, BoozyBurbs says.
Electrical Fire Clears Hackensack Beauty School Electrical Fire Clears Hackensack Beauty School Electrical Fire Clears Hackensack Beauty School
Electrical Fire Clears Hackensack Beauty School HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Parisian Beauty Academy on Passaic Street in Hackensack was evacuated after electrical wires caught fire Wednesday afternoon. Students were waiting outside as of 3:30 p.m. while officials investigated and cleared the building and the one next to it. It was unknown if there were any injuries. CHECK BACK FOR MORE.
New Jersey Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Mexican Papayas New Jersey Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Mexican Papayas New Jersey Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Mexican Papayas
New Jersey Salmonella Outbreaks Linked To Mexican Papayas Papayas from a Carica de Campeche farm tested positive for five different strains of salmonella bacteria, which are linked to the 26 cases reported in New Jersey since July 21, according to the Center for Disease Control. The outbreak investigation as of Aug. 8 had expanded to include another strain of Salmonella. Here's what you need to know: Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicates that Maradol papayas imported from Mexico are the likely source of this multistate outbreak. FDA tested other papayas imported from Mexico and found they were contaminated with several types of Salmonel…
Report: Fentanyl Poses Threat To Bergen's Police Dogs Report: Fentanyl Poses Threat To Bergen's Police Dogs Report: Fentanyl Poses Threat To Bergen's Police Dogs
Report: Fentanyl Poses Threat To Bergen's Police Dogs BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.— Amidst the worst opioid epidemic in Bergen County history, fentanyl — among the most dangerous drugs in the world — is posing a dangerous threat to Bergen County's K-9 officers, NorthJersey.com reports. Northvale pharmacist Suzanne Rabi Soliman told Daily Voice that the synthetic opioid can kill someone accidentally and can take minutes to set in if injected intravenously.  If a police dog encounters it, absorbing it through its mouth or nose, the animal could die, NorthJersey.com says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
SEEN HIM? Man Who Robbed Bergenfield Smoke House On The Loose SEEN HIM? Man Who Robbed Bergenfield Smoke House On The Loose SEEN HIM? Man Who Robbed Bergenfield Smoke House On The Loose
Seen HIM? Man Who Robbed Bergenfield Smoke House On The Loose BERGENFIELD, N.J.— Reilly's Rib Cage in Bergenfield will be running a tad behind schedule due to a robbery Wednesday morning, the restaurant said on Facebook. Someone broke in and was caught breaking into the shop around 4 a.m., according to surveillance videos posted to social media. "Luckily they didn't steal the brisket and pork butt," the West Church Street restaurant said. "If anyone has any tips or knows this clown we will reward you with a full course meal." CLICK HERE FOR VIDEOS.
Wingstop Replacing Bergenfield Radio Shack Wingstop Replacing Bergenfield Radio Shack Wingstop Replacing Bergenfield Radio Shack
Wingstop Replacing Bergenfield Radio Shack BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The former site of Bergenfield's Radio Shack will soon be replaced by a Wingstop, according to a sign hanging outside of the storefront. The chain — featuring dozens of flavorful wing options — will open on South Washington Avenue. No opening date has been announced but according to the sign, it's "coming soon."
Fair Lawn Police Arrest Newark Man On Numerous Weapon, Burglary Charges Fair Lawn Police Arrest Newark Man On Numerous Weapon, Burglary Charges Fair Lawn Police Arrest Newark Man On Numerous Weapon, Burglary Charges
Fair Lawn Police Arrest Newark Man On Numerous Weapon, Burglary Charges FAIR LAWN, N.J. — A Newark man was arrested and sent to Bergen County Jail after police responded to a report of a suspicious person in Fair Lawn early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Around 1:20 a.m., Fair Lawn police located Timothy Jeffery, 47, inside a vehicle parked in a driveway at a residence on Dewey Place, Sergeant Brian Metzler said.  Once ordered to exit the vehicle, Jeffery tossed a wallet into nearby grass that had been in the vehicle and recovered by police, Metzler said.   While being placed under arrest, Jeffery dropped a folding knife that was hidden in his shirt sleev…
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