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Cecilia Levine

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Victim Cleaning Snow Off Car Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Paterson: Prosecutor (Photos) A hit-and-run driver has been charged in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 59-year-old man cleaning snow off of his vehicle earlier this week in Paterson, authorities said. Shakim D. Adams, 21, was behind the wheel of a green Chevy Trailblazer when he struck Abel Herrera, 59, near Alabama and Trenton avenues around 8:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray said. Officers arrived at the scene to find Herrera suffering from severe injuries, officials said. He was rushed…

by Cecilia Levine

02/04/2025

Police & Fire

Naked Man Lying In Roadway Sedated After Trying To Fight Officers In New Milford: Cops A Bergen County man is facing multiple charges after police say he was found naked and combative in the middle of a busy roadway, attacked officers, and spit blood at a medic before being sedated and taken to the hospital. New Milford police responded to River Road near Linden Place around on Saturday, Feb. 1 after receiving multiple 911 calls about a naked man walking in the street, New Milford Police Capt. Kevin Van Saders said. Officers arrived and found Francis T. Panza, 38, lying in the roadway, appearing to be under the influence of an unknown substance, according to Van Saders. …

by Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Bergenfield BMW Driver Arrested In Hit-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Teen, Prosecutor Says A 37-year-old Bergenfield BMW driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old pedestrian in Teaneck in November of last year, authorities said. Elvis E. Sunder was charged following a months-long investigation into the Nov. 23, 2024 incident at the intersection of Teaneck Road and Tryon Avenue, conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Teaneck Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. At approximately 11:22 p.m., Teaneck police responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. …

by Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Box Truck, Jeep Crash Damages 7 Vehicles At Tesla Dealership On Route 17 (Photos) An early morning crash on Route 17 northbound in Paramus left at least seven vehicles damaged at a Tesla dealership on Monday, Feb. 3, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 02/03/2025: At least seven (7) vehicles parked in the lot of a Tesla dealership on Route 17... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, February 3, 2025 Photo(s) of the day, 02/03/2025: At least seven (7) vehicles parked in the lot of a Tesla dealership on Route 17... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, February 3, 2025 The collision between a box truck and a Jeep Cherokee occurred aro…

by Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

News

Lucky Bergen County 7-Eleven Stores Sell Two Big Lottery Wins Bergen County 7-Elevens are on a hot streak, with two big NJ Lottery wins coming from Cresskill and Fair Lawn in the span of just one week. Between January 27 and February 2, New Jersey Lottery players struck gold with major prizes in draw games and Scratch-Offs at the following lucky locations: Cresskill: A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #34554, located at 35 Madison Avenue. Fair Lawn: A $10,000 Scratch-Off winner came from 7-Eleven #39225, at 31-28 Broadway. Whether you’re a regular lotto player or just stopping by for coffee, these lucky 7-Elevens might just be the ticket…

by Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

Obituaries

Lifelong Paramus Resident Doug Williamson, Pillar Of Community, Dies Suddenly Paramus is grieving the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Doug Williamson, a lifelong resident, nurse, and paramedic. He died Sunday, Feb. 2 at 62 years old. Doug devoted his life to helping others, serving as a critical care nurse, director of emergency services for Valley Health System and spending nearly 15 years with McCabe Ambulance Service, where his compassion and dedication touched countless lives. Doug is being remembered by colleagues as a pillar of strength and an inspiration to those around him. "Doug was not just a top-tier provider—he was an extraordinary human being,…

by Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Woman Flees To Africa After Stealing $6,700 From Glen Rock Business: Police A Florida woman accused of stealing more than $6,700 from a Glen Rock business has fled to Africa and remains a fugitive, authorities said. A three-month investigation led by Glen Rock Detective Sgt. James Calaski uncovered evidence identifying Glenda Mensah, 45, formerly of Mount Dora, FL, as the suspect in a fraudulent bank transfer of $6,741.21, police said. An arrest warrant has been issued for Mensah, charging her with third-degree theft, police said. Francesca Pizza & Pasta owner Sal Reina said while he had a similar theft case in which a former employee stole upwards of $5,700 f…

by Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

Police & Fire

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Kills PA Man On Route 80 In Rockaway: Police, Court Records A 31-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed by a wrong-way intoxicated driver on Route 80 early Sunday, Feb. 2, authorities said. Victor Peters, 45, of Parsippany was heading east in the westbound lanes of Route 80 in a Mercedes SUV in Rockaway Township when he struck a Ford pickup truck driven by Destinn McKnight around 2:20 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. McKnight died while Peters was seriously injured, Marchan said. Records show Peters has been charged with a slew of motor vehicle offenses including DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, wrong way…

by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine

02/03/2025

Business

Shuttered Paramus Spanish Restaurant El Cid Reopening Under New Ownership After a years-long closure, El Cid, the iconic Spanish restaurant in Paramus, is making a highly anticipated return—this time with a new family at the helm. The restaurant has been acquired by the Moreira family, owners of Nanni Ristorante in Rochelle Park, and they’re committed to bringing back the same El Cid that customers knew and loved. Rob Moreira, whose father, Manny Moreira, opened Nanni’s just before El Cid in the early 1990s, said the family is working with Vinny Pita, the former El Cid owner, for a smooth transition (Pita is even sharing favorited recipes!). The new owners are m…

by Cecilia Levine

02/02/2025

News

Amy Schumer Pulls Off Ultimate Halftime Surprise With Knicks City Dancers Amy Schumer brought the laughs—and the moves—to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Feb. 1, when she jumped in with the Knicks City Dancers for a surprise halftime performance. The comedian, 43, recreated the legendary dance scene from her 2015 rom-com "Trainwreck," starring Bill Hader, much to the delight of the crowd during the game against the Los Angelos Lakers. In a video posted to Instagram, Schumer looks mock-shocked as Billy Joel’s "Uptown Girl" starts playing. Moments later, two dancers pull her onto the court, where she enthusiastically busts out high kicks, hip swivels, and all th…

by Cecilia Levine

02/02/2025

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