Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family
Homeless Bergen Pittie Gets To Be Dog Again; Now All She Needs Is A Family A Bergen County Animal Shelter pit bull that spent her first years on city streets with her homeless owner finally has the golden ticket to her best life. All she needs is a home. At two years old, Asia was surrendered by her owner to a local humane society before being transferred to the Teterboro shelter. She is sweet and goofy -- especially with her toys -- and will form a strong bond with anyone who she notices takes time to train her and play with her. Asia needs moderate exercise daily but is happy to lounge on the couch, too. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Lifestyle
Surrendered Bergen County Shelter Puppy Receives Hundreds Of Application Surrendered Bergen County Shelter Puppy Receives Hundreds Of Application
Surrendered Bergen County Shelter Puppy Receives Hundreds Of Application Officials at the Bergen County Animal Shelter are sorting through hundreds of applications for an 11-month-old German Shepherd puppy who was surrendered by his owners. Max was surrendered to the Teterboro shelter because his owners were unable to care for him. He still has a lot to learn about the world and how it works.  Because he has no training under his belt, the shelter is looking for an experienced Shepherd handler and owner, who will be able to guide the stubborn adolescent into mature adulthood.  Max simply needs structure, a balanced routine and someone willing to give him their …

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Bergen, Passaic Buses Collide In Lincoln Tunnel, Dozens Injured Bergen, Passaic Buses Collide In Lincoln Tunnel, Dozens Injured
Bergen, Passaic Buses Collide In Lincoln Tunnel, Dozens Injured A total of 32 people complained of injury after two NJ Transit buses -- one originating in Oradell and the other in Wayne -- collided in the Lincoln Tunnel heading into Manhattan, the FDNY reported. Both buses continued through the tube and emerged on the city side, where firefighters and EMS conducted triage. Nine of the 25 passengers on the #193 bus out of Wayne reported injuries, as well as 23 of the 37 aboard the #165 , NJ Transit's Nancy Snyder said. None were serious, authorities said. Eight were taken by ambulance to local hospitals, FDNY Chief Stephan Russo said. Another 24 were …

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Lifestyle
Peanut Butter: The Scary Story Of How This Bergen County Dog Got His Name Peanut Butter: The Scary Story Of How This Bergen County Dog Got His Name
Peanut Butter: The Scary Story Of How This Bergen County Dog Got His Name Peanut butter is one of the best condiments around, and this adoptable dog in Teterboro sure knows it. The 1-year-old pittie mix currently at the Bergen County Animal Shelter was licking peanut butter off of the spatula, when the tip broke off and he swallowed that, too. The pup had to undergo surgery and spent a good while recovering, but is now healthy and ready for adoption. Full of life and adventure, he's looking for an active household that can provide him with plenty of stimulation and TLC. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR PEANUT BUTTER.

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Hackensack Couple Killed By Train Identified Hackensack Couple Killed By Train Identified
Hackensack Couple Killed By Train Identified HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Each was on the opposite side of the tracks before Keith Daisley and Regina Eller met in the middle Wednesday afternoon -- and were struck and killed by a commuter train, witnesses told investigators. Eller, 48, "had just gotten off a bus on Main Street" around 1:10 p.m., a law enforcement official said. Daisley, 51, "was waiting for her on the other side of the tracks," he said, adding that they apparently hadn't seen one another in awhile. The couple -- who each lived at different Hackensack addresses -- "met in the middle of the tracks,"…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Motorcyclist, 20, Who Crashed After Lyndhurst Police Pursuit Authorities ID Motorcyclist, 20, Who Crashed After Lyndhurst Police Pursuit
Authorities ID Motorcyclist, 20, Who Crashed After Lyndhurst Police Pursuit LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Authorities on Thursday identified a 20-year-old motorcyclist from Teterboro who crashed Wednesday morning in Lyndhurst, breaking his leg, moments after police broke off a high-speed chase, authorities said. The Harley Davidson was missing a license plate when an officer tried pulling over Michael L. Thorpe near the corner of Ridge Road and Valley Brook Avenue around 9 a.m., Police Chief James O'Connor told Daily Voice. "Instead of stopping, he took off at a high rate of speed," O'Connor said. Backup officers headed to the scene as the chase was called off -- g…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lyndhurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Teterboro Motorcyclist Crashes After Lyndhurst Police Pursuit Teterboro Motorcyclist Crashes After Lyndhurst Police Pursuit
Teterboro Motorcyclist Crashes After Lyndhurst Police Pursuit LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Teterboro crashed Wednesday morning in Lyndhurst, breaking his leg, moments after police broke off a high-speed chase, authorities said. The Harley Davidson was missing a license plate when an officer tried pulling the rider over near the corner of Ridge Road and Valley Brook Avenue around 9 a.m., Police Chief James O'Connor told Daily Voice. "Instead of stopping, he took off at a high rate of speed," O'Connor said. Backup officers headed to the scene as the chase was called off -- given the proximity to recreational and shopping…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
One Caught, More Sought In Englewood Street Robberies One Caught, More Sought In Englewood Street Robberies
One Caught, More Sought In Englewood Street Robberies ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – Englewood detectives filed a delinquency complaint against a 17-year-old city boy who they said snatched a chain from another teen in one of at least two connected street robberies, authorities said. They're now tirelessly looking for others. It began after two victims reported being beaten and the third having the chain snatched the same night. The first told police he was working on his car in the 200 block of Liberty Road Saturday night when he was struck in the head by one of two robbers who fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, Detective Capt. Timothy Torell said.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Ossining, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More If it was a last blast of winter, it sure delivered a solid parting shot.A quick-moving Easter Monday storm that swept through the area left as much as a half a foot or more of snowfall in some spots. Below is a sampling of totals from throughout the area. As always, please be sure to add the total for your hometown by leaving a comment here. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a brief request. Old Man Winter, you've overstayed your welcome. There's the door, use it, and don't come back for a while. Fairfield County Bridgeport Airport 5.7 inches, 9:50 a.m. Danbury 5.6 inches, 10 a.m. Gree…

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by Joe Lombardi
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Haworth Police Sergeant Chases, Catches 16-Year-Old Car Thief In Dumont Haworth Police Sergeant Chases, Catches 16-Year-Old Car Thief In Dumont
Haworth Police Sergeant Chases, Catches 16-Year-Old Car Thief In Dumont HAWORTH, N.J. -- A Haworth police sergeant chased and caught a 16-year-old car thief who authorities said broke into several vehicles in Closter and Harrington Park, taking debit cards and a couple hundred dollars in cash. Sgt. Gianluca Ragone began following the stolen Mazda just after 3 a.m. Saturday, Sgt. Justin Fox said. "The car was all over the road, so [Ragone] attempted to pull it over," Fox told Daily Voice. "He failed to stop and took off instead." Ragone chased the car through the White Beeches Country Club golf course and eventually into Dumont, where the Ne…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Panera To Deliver From These Bergen, Passaic Locations; Hiring Hundreds Panera To Deliver From These Bergen, Passaic Locations; Hiring Hundreds
Panera To Deliver From These Bergen, Passaic Locations; Hiring Hundreds Panera Bread will be launching a delivery service this spring from 34 New Jersey locations. The bakery-cafe announced it will also be hiring hundreds to help. Panera's delivery service will be out of the following Bergen and Passaic county locations: Clifton Englewood East Rutherford Ramsey Teterboro Wayne (both locations)

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Real Estate
Towns With Cheapest Property Tax Bills In Bergen County Ranked Towns With Cheapest Property Tax Bills In Bergen County Ranked
Towns With Cheapest Property Tax Bills In Bergen County Ranked Bergen County is home to towns that boast some of the most expensive property tax bills the U.S. But which towns average the cheapest property tax bills? New data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs shows that both the average property tax bills in Bergen ($11,564) and Passaic ($9,781) counties are higher than the state's average ($8,690). Below are the 10 Bergen County towns that averaged the cheapest property tax bills in 2017. 10. Lyndhurst: $8,968 9. Mahwah: $8,499 8. Saddle Brook: $8,484 7. Cliffside Park: $8,463 6. Edgewater: $8,312 5. Hackensack: $8,240 4. Garfield…

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by Cecilia Levine