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Child Hospitalized After Being Hit By Vehicle In Roselle Park
A 10-year-old was alert after being hit by a vehicle Monday morning in Roselle Park, police said. The child was hit around 8:10 a.m. while crossing the street at 260 E. Westfield Avenue. The driver, who was traveling east, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. The child was taken to University Hospital in Newark with leg and head injuries. Roselle Park Police Chief Daniel J. McCaffery is asking for any witnesses or anyone with additional information to call police at 908-245-2300.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Commuter Gets Leg Stuck Between Train, Platform In Roselle Park
A Roselle Park man sustained a serious leg injury after he slipped at the platform of the NJ Transit station in Roselle Park Tuesday morning, police said. Police arrived around 7:45 a.m. and discovered the 54-year-old man, who said his leg had gotten wedged between the train and the platform as he was boarding. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark. The incident is under investigation by NJ Transit police. Roselle Park Chief of Police Daniel J. McCaffery said the cause "appeared to be accidental in nature."
Elizabeth, NJ
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At Least 9K Without Power In Union County
Thousands of people living along and near the North Avenue-South Avenue corridor running through suburban Union County lost power Monday afternoon, according to PSEG. A spokeswoman for the utility said the outages were first reported around 11:38 a.m. Crews were still trying to determine a cause as of early Monday afternoon. At least 9,000 customers in Roselle Park, Clark, Westfield, Cranford and other communities were affected, the spokeswoman also said. She did not have an estimate for when power would be restored.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Photo Of 'Person Of Interest' In Roselle Park Harassment Incident Released
Roselle Park police continue to look for an assailant who verbally harassed a woman Wednesday night and then slapped her buttocks before peddling away on his bicycle. Police Friday released a picture (attached) of a person of interest. The incident occurred near East Westfield Avenue and Chestnut Street. Anyone with information is asked to call 908-245-2300 or 2306.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Youth On Bike Harassed, Slapped Woman In Roselle Park: Police
Police in Roselle Park are investigating after a woman said a young person on a bicycle kept making rude comments to her and then hit the woman on the buttocks before pedaling away. The woman was walking in the area of East Westfield Avenue and Chestnut Street around 5 p.m. Tuesday when the male, who appeared to be about 16 to 18 years old, began making inappropriate remarks, police said. When he refused to leave her alone, she called police. As she was on the phone he struck her and headed towards the center of town. The suspect was last seen wearing a bomber jacket, gla…
Elizabeth, NJ
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Pair Of Teen Porch Pirates Arrested In Roselle Park, Police Say
Two borough youths were charged in connection with a recent series of package thefts, Roselle Park police said Thursday. The pair, aged 13 and 14, were arrested following reported thefts of items that had been delivered to homes between March 27 and 30. Detective Gregory Polakoski conducted the investigation, which also involved packages that had been opened as well as taken. Some of the stolen items were found, police also said. The teens were charged with theft and released pending an appearance in family court.
Elizabeth, NJ
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5 Best Bars In Union County, According To Yelp
Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Yelpers have rated the five below best in Union County. 5. Riverside Inn Bar, Cranford: Can't beat the .75 cent tacos on Mondays, or the .50 cent wings during football games. It's small and tends to get packed on weekends -- but that's the fun of it. Photo by Andrew A., Yelp. Riverside Inn BarYELP Andrew A. 4. Ye Old Rathskeller, Cranford: This neighborhood bar is a longtime favorite among locals. Come for the drinks and stay for the company. Ye Old RathskellerYe Old Rathskell…
