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Paterson, NJ
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'Cops' Filming In Paterson Tops Passaic County News Last Week
PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the stories that topped news in Passaic County last week: On the heals of a series of shootings this summer that claimed four lives in Paterson in August, "Cops" began filming with the city's police department Thursday. A 22-year-old man accused of domestic violence took off in a responding Nutley police officer’s cruiser, sparking a brief chase that ended when he crashed just off Route 3 in Clifton early Friday. Authorities arrested two more people on murder charges in the 2014 killing of a Paterson man shot dead on a city sidewalk. Paterson …
Paterson, NJ
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Whatcha Gonna Do? 'Cops' Films In Paterson
PATERSON, N.J. — Traffic crawled along Route 4 eastbound Thursday night on the border of Elmwood Park and Paterson. It wasn't an accident that slowed the lanes, though. Rather, it was a camera crew filming an episode of "Cops" with the Paterson Police Department, several sources with direct knowledge of the show confirmed. The show has been highly criticized and lawmakers are concerned it could tarnish the city's reputation, Pix11 reports. Filming is on the heals of a series of shootings this summer that claimed four lives in Paterson in August. Sixteen other victims were wound…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Bogota Bank Goes Pink
BOGOTA, N.J. — Valley National Bank in Bogota will be selling baked goods throughout the month to raise funds for breast cancer research. A different treat will be sold each Friday all day long, leading up to the 8th annual breast cancer walk in Wayne. The bank has raised more than $700,000 over the past 7 years. "Valley Goes Pink" will be held on Sat., Oct. 1 at 9 a.m., with a rain date for the following day. The walk will be at 1460 Valley Road.
Paterson, NJ
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Lush Cosmetics Opens Willowbrook Mall Store Friday
WAYNE, N.J.— Lush Cosmetics will open a store at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne on Friday. The 1655-square-foot cosmetic heaven will bring Lush’s portfolio of stores to a total of 247 across North America. "We are thrilled to be opening a Lush shop at Willowbook Mall,” said Alyssa Gates, Lush Cosmetics Director of US Real Estate. “New Jersey is now home to 10 shops and, since opening, we have been extremely well-received by consumers from across the area. "We can’t wait to welcome new and existing Lush fans to the store in Wayne.” The interactive nature of a Lush store is uniq…
Teaneck, NJ
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Legal Battle Continues For Family Of Teaneck Woman Killed In Bombing
TEANECK, N.J. — Two decades after a Teaneck woman and her boyfriend were killed in a suicide bombing in Jerusalem, loved ones remain caught in a legal battle attempting to secure $327 million from the Iranian government, the Hartford Courant reports. Then-22-year old Sara Duker was dating Matthew Eisenfeld of West Hartford, Conn. when the couple was killed in a 1996 bombing that left 26 people dead. Their families won the 2000 judgment in US. District Court but have yet to collect the money, the Courant says. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
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Garfield Paralympian Gears Up For Rio Games
GARFIELD, N.J. — Gianfranco Iannotta of Garfield is gearing up for the 2016 Summer Paralympics beginning next week in Rio. The Track and Field star took home 1st (200m), 2nd (400m) and 4th (100m) places several medals in the National Championships last year. He also placed 1st (200m), 2nd (100m) and 4th (400m) at the Parapan American Games. This year, Iannotta's goal is to make finals and medal for both of his events. "Can't" is a word that's long been absent from the athlete's vocabulary. "It may take a long time to accomplish a goal but if you work hard and keep trying,…
Hackensack, NJ
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: Hackensack High Graduate Featured In Audi Commercial
HACKENSACK, N.J. — "What are you doing here?" That's what Hackensack's Thomas Pierce was supposed to have said in his 2012 stage debut in William Paterson's "Top Dog Underdog." "Hey, what's up man?" is what came out instead. That he flubbed the line mattered little to the then-junior biology major because now, Pierce feels he's exactly where he's supposed to be. "The journey to success is a grueling one," the actor said. "And I believe that you’re tested to see if you really want things." The 26-year-old Hackensack High School graduate i…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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River Vale Holocaust Survivor Abraham Peck, 91, Dies
RIVER VALE, N.J. — Holocaust survivor Abraham “Abe” Peck of River Vale died Thursday, Aug. 25 at 91 years old. The former Fair Lawn and Paterson resident was born in Szadek, Poland. Though several of Peck’s immediate family members passed away in the Holocaust, he met his future wife and fellow survivor — the late Helen Peck — in Germany after being liberated at the end of 1949. The couple immigrated to Paterson with support from the Jewish Community Council, where Peck was an active member of the Jewish community, especially the Independent Lodzer Young Men, serving as its president for ma…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Video
: Glen Rock 'Late Show' Staffer Looks Just Like Senator Tim Kaine
GLEN ROCK, N.J. — Hilary Clinton couldn't have picked a better running mate in the eyes of "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, who saw it as an opportunity to showcase his Glen Rock staffer. Mark Spada, the show's post-production supervisor and borough father, looks just like Senator Tim Kaine. So much so that Colbert ran a segment on it earlier this month. "Mark has over 40 years of nodding and clapping experience," Colbert said. "Ready to be vice president on day one." WATCH the video above beginning at 3:47.
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
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Pride Picks Up In Franklin Lakes
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Driven by concerns over the debris that has been left on ballfields, parks and public areas, Franklin Lakes officials are launching an anti-littering campaign. The Mayor and Council, along with the Environmental Commission and Recreation Department, are launching “Pride in Franklin Lakes is Picking Up.” Recreation and Parks Director Jason Robinson emphasized the need for everyone to work together to curb littering. “It’s not someone else’s responsibility to pick up our litter," he said. "As a team, we need to continue to keep our parks clean by pitching-…
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