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Bergenfield, NJ
Breaking News
Body Of Missing Bergenfield Man Recovered In North Carolina
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — The body of a Bergenfield man who had been missing since Saturday afternoon after a tubing accident in North Carolina was recovered Sunday, according to multiple reports. Zandro Samonte, 45, was tubing on the Currituck Sound, and was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident, according to the Outer Banks Voice. Click here for a tribute to Samonte.
Ridgewood, NJ
Your Community
Can You Guess How Tall This Ridgewood Sunflower Is?
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — HealthBarn USA's tallest sunflower at Habernickel Park in Ridgewood just peaked and is smiling brightly. Can you guess how tall it is? Email
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to submit your vote by Aug. 1. The winner will receive a HealthBarn USA T-shirt. "We never planted this seed, it was planted by a bird who dropped it from last year's giant mother sunflower plant," HealthBarn USA founder Stacey Antine said. Last year's sunflower was 11 feet and 9 inches tall.
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Elmwood Park's Jimmie Rivera Eyes UFC Championship Title
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — UFC bantamweight standout Jimmie Rivera of Elmwood park outpointed Thomast Almeida (21-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) this weekend. The Ramsey native (21-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) says he'll be resting his body, but isn't losing sight of what the future could hold: a championship title. He's hoping to fight former bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw for an interim belt — if current champ Cody Garbrandt is still nursing a back injury that forced him to withdraw earlier this year — or go up against former title holder Dominick Cruz, multiple sources report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE FIGHT.
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Bogota BOE Fires Longtime Attorney For Billing Discrepancies
BOGOTA, N.J. — The Bogota Board of Education fired longtime attorney Richard Brovarone for alleged discrepancies between his bills didn't match the amount he was being paid, NorthJersey.com reports. An audit recently revealed Brovarone was billing the district $7,900 flat monthly, but the NJ Department of Education told the district that he should eb regularly submitting itemized invoices detailing the bills, the article says. Click here for the full story.
Paramus, NJ
On Your Side
Watch Me Now: River Edge Dad Launches Luxury Concierge Business
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — A wristwatch has long been more than just that for River Edge dad Wai Chin. Like most people, he also catches himself checking the time on his smartphone. But it's just not the same. Chin, formerly of Englewood, recently launched a luxury concierge business focused primarily on helping people buy luxury watches called Date@Six — mostly newly-engaged women for their future spouses. "I felt there was no resource available to help them navigate through the thousands of options available," said Chin, who works in corporate finance for a toy company. "I also p…
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
Expensive Parvo Puppy Treatment Could Force Paramus Rescue To Fold
PARAMUS, N.J. — A Paramus animal rescue organization could be forced to shut down if it doesn't receive donations it needs to treat a group of puppies recently rescued and diagnosed with parvo. Parvo, or canine parvovirus, is a highly contagious virus, and mortality can reach 91 percent in untreated cases. Bonnies Animal Rescue Kingdom needs approximately $50,000 to help the boxer pups, currently being treated at the Oradell Animal Hospital. The boxer puppies were rescued by and were diagnosed on July 18. CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
On Your Side
Patisserie Florentine Replacing Closter Starbucks
CLOSTER, N.J. — Patisserie Florentine is bringing its sweetness to Closter, BoozyBurbs reports. It will be moving into the former Starbucks at Heidenberg Plaza, the article says. The French-inspired pastry shop already has locations in Englewood and New York City. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM BOOZY BURBS.
Englewood, NJ
Your Community
8th Person ID'd In Trump Jr. Meeting Linked To Englewood Cliffs
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — The man who this week was identified as the eighth person in the room at Trump Jr.'s 2016 meeting between the Trump Campaign and Russian operatives has ties to Englewood Cliffs, NorthJersey.com reports. Irakly "Ike" Kaveladze founded International Business Creations, located in the Palestroni building on Sylvan Avenue, the article says. In the 1990s, the business was subject to a federal investigation into Russian money laundering through U.S. banks, the story says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Thunderstorms To Cap Hot, Hazy Day In Bergen County
Don't count on cooling down until Saturday evening in Bergen and Passaic counties. Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 93 degrees — and feel like 104, according to AccuWeather.com. There is also a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, with evening temps dropping to the low 70s. Sunday will not be as hot at 83 degrees, afternoon showers expected.
Teaneck, NJ
Your Community
Bergen County Dog Rescued From Ravine Loves To Snuggle
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A dog who was thrown into a ravine and is being cared for by a Park Ridge rescue is ready for a home. Rosebud is two years old and was first rescued by Newark’s Animal Control Officer. Halfway Hounds is trying to place Rosebud, who is around 40 pounds and loves to snuggle. She is dog friendly and would do great with a family. CLICK HERE FOR THE PETFINDER LINK.
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