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Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced
Christmas Carjacker: New City Getaway Driver Sentenced A Rockland County man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to rob a bar in Hawthorne two Christmases ago, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Oscar Avalos-Cortez, 23, of New City, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery.  Judge Linares imposed the sentence Wednesday in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: On Dec. 25, 2015, Avalos-Cortez drove at least six conspirators to a…
Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant
Spinal Cancer Forces Ramsey Chef To Shutter Restaurant RAMSEY, N.J. — More than $2,340 had been raised on a GoFundMe site as of Thursday evening for the chef of Ramsey's Local Seasonal Kitchen, Steve Santoro. Santoro is battling spinal cancer and is undergoing surgeries and treatments, which have forced him out of work, according to site founder and his close friend, Vincent Barcelona of Old Tappan. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack
Pole Work Congests Traffic On Essex Street In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. — Traffic will be tied up on Essex Street this week in Hackensack. PSE&G is performing work on utility poles across from the Chit Chat Diner. Plan routes accordingly.
Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop
Hot Dog! Stand Boosts Family-Owned Hillsdale Butcher Shop HILLSDALE, N.J. — People lined the sidewalk in Downtown Hillsdale on Thursday, patiently waiting for Delores Santucci to dish them their dog at Karl Ehmer’s Quality Meats' stand. It’s a year-round barbecue on Broadway, and store owner Michael Santucci has no intention of spoiling the party.  His mom, Delores, doesn’t anticipate business slowing down as the days grow colder. “When a product is good, it sells itself,” she said. Delores runs the stand each day and operates the shop along with her husband, Dominick, and grandson, Michael. Hot dog carts may be an all-American concept, but Mic…
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Following Route 17 Crash PARAMUS, N.J. — A motorcyclist was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center Thursday afternoon after a collision on Route 17 southbound near A&S drive in Paramus. He was conscious and alert when the Paramus EMS team arrived on scene, and paramedics from The Valley Hospital accompanied the ambulance to HUMC. BOYD A. LOVING CONTRIBUTED TO THIS STORY.
Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex
Police: Little Ferry Man Tried Paying Undercover Police Officer For Sex LITTLE FERRY, N.J. — A 28-year-old Little Ferry man was charged with engaging in prostitution in June, Secaucus police said. Mohamed Alammari made arrangements to pay an undercover police officer for sex, according to Police Capt. Dennis Miller. Alammari was issued a summons and released, officials said.
Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy' Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy' Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy'
Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy' HILLSDALE, N.J. — A pair of brothers are carrying on their family's legacy at Nino's on Broadway in Hillsdale, which opened last December. Anthony Beninati and Thomas Beninati named the place after their uncle's Lodi pizzeria, also Nino's. The brothers opened their first place as Two Brothers from Italy in Washington Township in 1993. Then came Il Villaggio's in Suffern, N.Y., followed by several other shops — many now under different names — on River Road in Bogota, Maple Avenue in Fair Lawn and Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Nino's menu pays homage to the Beninati brothers' ancestors, wi…
New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park
New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — A New York driver is facing drug charges after two rocks of methamphetamine, a glass jar of marijuana, a scale, baggies, grinder and a vial of suspected THC were recovered by Rochelle Park police from his trunk early Wednesday morning, authorities said. Thomas Lackner, 32 of Delmar, N.Y., was arrested after Lt. Dean Pinto stopped his 2001 Toyota at 12:22 a.m., the lieutenant said. An hour prior, a New York couple was arrested in Rochelle Park on heroin related charges, police said. Lackner, who had three passengers in the car, was traveling in the right lane of Route …
Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges
Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges Two Westchester residents were busted on heroin and other drug related charges in New Jersey on Tuesday. Blaise Santella, 31, and his passenger Sara Giangiobbe, 28, both of Mohegan Lake, were arrested Tuesday night after a traffic stop, Rochelle Park Police Lt. Dean Pinto said. Santella was driving his 1998 Honda Civic on Essex Street at 11:30 p.m. when police noticed its loud exhaust, an obstructed view out the windshield and no rear license plate light, according to Pinto. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer saw that Santella was visibly shaking as he handed over his paperwork, alo…
Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy
Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy PARAMUS, N.J. — A neurologist with an office in Paramus is facing up to five years in prison and a fine of nearly $15,000 as the latest to be charged in a statewide kickback crackdown, Attorney General Office announced Wednesday.  Terry Ramnanan, 64, of Upper Saddle River, faces charges of third-degree conspiracy and commercial bribery after being accused of paying illegal kickbacks to a chiropractor, in exchange for patient referrals, according to a press release. Ramnan, of Interventional Spine and Pain, allegedly paid Totowa chiropractor for Ronald Hayek of Totowa for patient referrals f…
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