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Ridgewood, NJ
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Foursquare Users Say This Ridgewood Spot Has Best Burgers Around
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Barbecue season is right around the corner, but if you haven't dusted off your grill, Foursquare users are saying one Ridgewood hot-spot will do more than satisfy. East Coast Burger Company sits at the top of the list and is rated 7.8/10. "Hamburger cooked just right and juicy and had a lot of flavor," one user commented. If meat isn't your thing, several other users raved about the veggie burgers, sweet potato fries and milkshakes. EAST COAST BURGER IS LOCATED AT 75 FRANKLIN AVE.
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
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Hard Work Paves Way For Cresskill Dad's New Staffing Firm
CRESSKILL, N.J. — What started as a project in his basement has become a successful company for one Cresskill dad. Matt Rosen recently launched Elgen Staffing, a job placement company, which now operates out of a Closter warehouse within his partner's manufacturing company. He picked up the fundamentals of running a business while working at a family friend's laundromat in New York City, and paired that with his parents' work ethics. In less than six months, Rosen's company is at a total of nine employees and has helped put dozens of people to work, from New Jersey to Oregon. "We've …
Rutherford, NJ
Your Community
East Rutherford Protestor: Turkish President's Bodyguard Choked Me
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A 26-year-old woman from East Rutherford is saying that one of the Turkish president's bodyguards choked her and threatened to kill her during a protest outside of the Turkish Embassy in Washington D.C., BuzzFeed reports. Ceren Borazan is among the 12 people who were injured, including one police officer, at the peaceful protest-turned brawl on Tuesday, the article says. "Today I experienced firsthand the extent and savagery of Turkish fascism: My Kurdish friends and allies were protesting peacefully against Erdoğan being in Washington when we were suddenly atta…
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Travel-Related Measles Case Confirmed In Rochelle Park Hotel
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of the measles brought to a Rochelle Park hotel last week. A 16-year-old who stayed at the Ramada on W. Passaic Street was treated for the highly contagious disease at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. The department warns that he may have exposed others visiting between May 12 and 15 to the disease. People who came in contact with this person could develop symptoms as late as June 5, according to the NJDOH. The Valley Hospital is in the process of contacting those individuals who were potentially…
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
Weekend-Long Contract Strike Begins For Paramus AT&T Workers
PARAMUS, N.J. — Dozens of AT&T employees gathered outside of the Route 17 N. store in Paramus Friday, kicking off a 3-day contract strike nationwide. They're among the 35,000 workers accusing the company of making an unfair proposal during contract negotiations. The union, Communications Workers of America, set a deadline of 3 p.m. Friday for a new deal with the thousands of AT&T employees who have been without a contract for more than a year.
Paramus, NJ
Your Community
River Edge Student Critical After Falling Days Before College Graduation
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — A 22-year-old college student from River Edge is in critical condition after falling from rocks at a waterfall near his Connecticut university, NBC reports. Adam Messing, who is schedule to graduate on Sunday, was airlifted by LifeStar to a local hospital after falling during a hike with friends, the article says. A bystander began performing CPR immediately following the incident and several people rushed to help him, NBC reports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM NBC.
Bergenfield, NJ
Your Community
Heroic New Milford Mom Saves Someone Else's Baby From Elevator Doors
NEW MILFORD, N.J. — Brittany Poveromo of New Milord was waiting for her son's karate class to end at Sensory TKD in Bergenfield Thursday when she saved a toddler from a painful situation. "Someone came out of the elevator and I saw out of the corner of my eye the baby [running] towards the elevator," Poveromo said. "I had already gotten up to grab the child but then the baby stopped in between the door and the door started to close." That's when Poveromo's motherly instincts kicked in. She dropped everything she was holding and bolted toward the elevator, throwing hers…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Your Community
Community Rallies For Son Of Hudson Officer From Lyndhurst Killed In Crash
LYNDHURST, N.J. — The day before Mother's Day, a boy from Lyndhurst named Jason lost his father. Union City Police Sergeant Mark Zeitounian, 44, was headed to work when he was struck from behind and killed on Route 3. In an effort to help Jason and his mom, Debra Zeitounian, the community has established a Ugift529 account, with all contributions going directly to Jason's college education fund. CODE: P15-U0K CLICK HERE FOR ZEITOUNIAN'S OBITUARY.
Ridgewood, NJ
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ruck Draws Dozens Despite Heat
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Scorching temperatures didn't stop dozens of children and their families turned out for the annual Touch-A-Truck event in Ridgewood Thursday. Community members were invited to explore emergency and public works vehicles. The event is will run Van Neste Square until 2 p.m. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE FOR MORE.
Hackensack, NJ
Breaking News
Hackensack Businesses Still Without Power Day After Truck Downs Pole
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Several Hackensack businesses remain without power more than 12 hours after a tractor-trailer downed a utility pole on Commerce Way. Police on the scene said power might not be restored until 1 or 2 p.m. PSE&G arrived at the scene at 9:30 a.m. to start restoring the lines. Businesses without power include Mavis Tire, Retro Fitness, Westy Self-Storage, Petco, Applebees and several other businesses just north of Riverside Square Mall and south of New Bridge Landing.
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