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Jersey City, NJ
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NJ Authorities: Shoplifter Coughs On Police, Says She Has Coronavirus
A habitual offender coughed on Belleville police and told them she had the coronavirus after they chased her down for shoplifting, authorities said.Vanessa Shaaraway, 35, was charged with making terroristic threats during a state of emergency, aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest, among other counts. Shaaraway -- whose most recent addresses have been in Kearny and neighboring Belleville -- bolted and refused commands to stop, forcing police to chase her down, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. "When she was caught by two officers, she purposefully coughed o…
Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack Pizzeria Matching Orders To Feed First Responders
First responders and medical professionals won't go hungry during the coronavirus crisis, thanks to a Hackensack pizzeria. New House of Pizza on Main Street will match all orders placed for medical professionals, police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel. If you order three pies to donate, for example, NHOP will add another three to help feed first responders during their shifts. Message New House of Pizza on Facebook to place an order. You can also tell NHOP workers your budget, and they'll match it -- and give you a shoutout on Facebook. "Sometimes it’s hard to donate when yo…
Jersey City, NJ
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Pair Of Jersey City Police Officers In Serious Condition, 42 Out With Coronavirus Symptoms
A pair of Jersey City police officers were hospitalized in serious condition after testing positive for coronavirus, and 42 others are out with symptoms, officials said Sunday. An additional 16 officers were quarantined -- eight medically-advised and another eight who work in close proximity with the first group -- while 28 officers who were out returned to work, Mayor Steven Fulop said. "There's no question we are seeing an impact on first responders," added the mayor, noting that the police department is fully staffed. There has been a 25 percent decrease in service, including major inci…
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Two Suspects Nabbed After High-Speed Chase In Westchester Leaves Six Cars Damaged
Three police officers were injured during a high-speed chase in Westchester, which also left six parked damaged. The chase took place around 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, when police attempted to stop a vehicle with two men suspected of stealing packages that had been delivered to homes in Yonkers, said Yonkers Police Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos. According to Politopoulos, when police attempted to stop the vehicle, the men refused to stop and traveled at a high rate of speed down Central Park Avenue northbound in the southbound lanes, slamming into six parked cars as they fled…
Paterson, NJ
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: Two Paterson Police Officers Injured In High-Rise Fire
Two Paterson police officers were briefly hospitalized during a 13th floor high-rise apartment blaze Thursday night. The fire at the 16-story Riverview Towers on Presidential Boulevard went to three alarms within 15 or so minutes of the 10:30 p.m. call as flames blew out the back window, responders said. By 11 p.m., the main body of the fire had been knocked down. It was declared under control around midnight. The suspected cause wasn't immediately disclosed, but Paterson firefighters alerted county arson investigators after the officers had to be taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Cen…
Hackensack, NJ
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: Pink Heals, Bergen Responders Help Boy, 2, With Cancer Deliver Toys To Ailing Kids
Assisted by members of Pink Heals and police and firefighters from several Bergen County towns, an inspiring 2-year-old boy with cancer delivered toys collected during a "hero's parade" for him to other ailing youngsters at Tomorrow’s Children Hospital in Hackensack. The parade for Declan Hagerty two weeks ago brought firefighters and other responders in more than 100 emergency vehicles from across New Jersey to Lebanon, where he and his family live. No sooner had it ended than preparations began for shipping toys collected during the event some 55 or so miles in a U-Haul from Hunterdon Co…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Meet The New-Look River Vale Police Department
RIVER VALE, N.J. – The new-look River Vale Police Department has six new officers hired over the past three months and six recently-promoted supervisors. “In order to continue the department's tremendous success, we must prepare for the future,” Mayor Glen Jasionowski said. “By hiring the best available police officers and promoting our most talented leaders, we have paved the way for a successful future.” The moves come on the heels of several recent and upcoming retirements of long-time department members. “This is a very exciting time for us,” Police Chief William Giordano said. “W…
Armonk, NY
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Hudson Valley Lawmakers Vote To Change State Primary Election Date
Hudson Valley lawmakers are pushing forward with a proposed bill to change the state primary election date from Tuesday, Sept. 11 to Thursday, Sept. 13 to ensure that all parties are able to get to the polls. Assemblymember Amy Paulin announced this week that she has voted to move the date, “out of respect for those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. “Voting is our most important civic duty, and having consistency in our primary date is important to encourage participation. Nevertheless, in some years, it’s equally im…
