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Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ

Obituaries

Silvestro Pinelli Jr., 79, Saddle Brook Resident, Retired Policeman SADDLE BROOK, N. J. -- Silvestro Pinelli Jr., known as “Junie,” a longtime Saddle Brook resident and retired Port Authority police officer, died Dec. 29. He was 79.Pinelli was born in Jersey City to the late Pauline and Silvestro Pinelli and raised in North Bergen. He lived in Saddle Brook for 51 years and was a parishioner at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. A U.S. Army veteran, he served from 1956-59 as a paratrooper for the 101st Airborne Division. One of his hobbies was collecting war memorabilia. After his service, his career was as a police officer with the Port Authority of Ne…

by Amy Maciaszek

01/01/2016

Bridgeport, CT

Breaking News

Bridgeport Probes Discovery Of Officer's Assault Rifle On The Streets BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport officials are looking into how a police officer's assault rifle ended up on the streets after it was found by the city's gang task force, ctpost.com reported. A city spokesman said Officer Orlando Rosado is on desk duty pending the investigation, the story said. Rosado was working with the department's tactical narcotics team, the story said. The department provides assault rifles for SWAT team members, but allows other officers to buy rifles at a discount and carry them while on duty, ctpost said. Click here to read the full article.

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

New Rochelle, NY

Breaking News

Obama Briefed On Possible Terror Threat That Includes New York As New Yorkers prepare to welcome a fresh 2016, worries about terrorism can't be left in the past, Fox News is reporting.Security in New York is increased, along with Los Angeles and Washington D.C. as officials grapple with a possible terror threat here and in other parts of the world, Fox News says. President Barack Obama was informed of an overseas threat to the U.S. between the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and security at high-profile New Year's Eve events, including New York's Times Square, has been beefed up in response, according to Fox News. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio…

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Somers, NY

Breaking News

Woman Injured After Her Car Strikes, Overturns Utility Pole In Somers SOMERS, N. Y. -- A 66-year-old woman was injured when the SUV she was driving struck and brought down a utility pole Tuesday afternoon, closing part of Route 139 in Somers for at least seven hours and knocking out power temporarily to at least 1,000 homes, according to lohud.com.Firefighters had to free the woman who was trapped in her SUV after the 3 p.m. accident on Route 139 near the Angle Fly Preserve. Live wires fell on her car, making the situation dangerous until power was shut off, lohud.com reported. She was taken with minor injuries to Westchester Medical Center, and crews worked f…

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Poughkeepsie, NY

Breaking News

New Paltz Police Use Naloxone To Revive Woman From Overdose NEW PALTZ, N. Y. -- New Paltz police reported reviving the eighth person from a potentially fatal heroin Sunday since officers started carrying Naloxone, a drug used to reverse the effects of opioids, in 2014, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.Police responded to a call about an unresponsive woman about 2:30 p.m. Sunday in New Paltz. Officers recognized the signs of a heroin overdose and administered the drug, the Poughkeepsie Journal said. The woman was revived after receiving the drug, and take to a hospital for treatment, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported. Click here to read the full…

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Pascack Valley, NJ

Your Community

Pascack Valley High Teacher Takes Open Approach To Sophomore Honors English HILLSDALE, N. J. -- Pascack Valley High School English teacher Matthew Morone's more open and independent approach to teaching sophomore honors English may be different but it's producing good results, according to NorthJersey.com. The curriculum is the same as what's approved by school officials, but the delivery -- described as "non-linear" -- is very unique. Students sit in an open classroom with a large table and chairs and couches, rather than rows of desks, reported NorthJersey.com. Students are free to delve into the assignments at their own pace, and track their progress o…

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Rutherford, NJ

Your Community

Rutherford's First Presbyterian Readies For 'Soup, Salad, Sing!' RUTHERFORD, N. J.-- All are invited for soup, salad and singing on Jan. 14 at First Presbyterian Church of Rutherford, according to NorthJersey.com.There will be soup and salad starting at 6 p.m. at the church, 1 E. Passaic Ave., then everyone will be invited to the chapel to sing hymns together, NorthJersey.com said. Admission is free but soup and salad donations are welcomed. Contact the church office if you want to donate at [email protected]. You can also visit the church's website. Click here to read the full article.

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Teaneck, NJ

Your Community

Bergen County Jewish Women's Group Raises Awareness Of Human Trafficking BERGENFIELD, N. J. -- The Bergenfield-based National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section is asking local mayors and rabbis to speak out about the dangers of human trafficking to draw attention as the Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day approaches.As a member of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, the council has worked in the past to let people know about the program.The group hosted a forum in 2013 right before the Super Bowl, and security was increased at the event to prevent trafficking, organizers said. The problem still exists on a large scale, council memb…

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Pascack Valley, NJ

Your Community

Hillsdale Library Ranks Most Popular Books Of 2015 HILLSDALE, N. J. -- Drum roll, please.The top books for adults, teens and children for 2015 at Hillsdale Library are in. "The Girls On The Train," is tops for adults, while teens chose "The Maze Runner" and "Wonder" came in first for children. Hillsdale Library officials said their lists of the top books are based on their records of what books were borrowed most often at the library in 2015. "The Girl On The Train," by Paula Hawkins is a thriller based around Rachel, who observes other's lives as she rides the train. When she sees something shocking …

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

Fort Lee, NJ

On Your Side

Fort Lee's Pioneer Power Consolidates, Cuts Jobs To Save Money FORT LEE, N.J. -- Officials with Fort Lee-based Pioneer Power Solutions, a company that manufactures, sells and services electrical transmission equipment, said efforts to consolidate operations and cut jobs is expected to save $2.5 million annually. Low-voltage production of the company's Bemag division, in Farnham, Quebec, was successfully moved to the company's facility in Reynosa, Mexico. A portion of that business went to a manufacturing partner in India, company officials said. Company officials estimate that change will save about $1.3 million each year. Also, in November, staff cuts…

by Amy Maciaszek

12/31/2015

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