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Glen Rock Mayor Resigns With More Than Year Left In Term Glen Rock Mayor Resigns With More Than Year Left In Term Glen Rock Mayor Resigns With More Than Year Left In Term
Glen Rock Mayor Resigns With More Than Year Left In Term Glen Rock Mayor Kristine Morieko is resigning from office.  The decision comes as she faces a lengthy recovery from two spine surgeries, including an emergency operation for a fractured sacrum. Morieko announced Friday, Sept. 25, that she will step down effective Thursday, Oct. 1, more than a year before her four-year term was set to expire in 2027, saying complications following spine surgery this summer have forced her to focus on her health and family. "Today marks eight weeks since my spine surgery this summer. I had hoped that reaching this point would find me back to the work an…

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Ex-Police Sgt. Charged In Wallington Paintball Shooting: Prosecutor Ex-Police Sgt. Charged In Wallington Paintball Shooting: Prosecutor Ex-Police Sgt. Charged In Wallington Paintball Shooting: Prosecutor
Ex-Police Sgt. Charged In Wallington Paintball Shooting: Prosecutor A former police sergeant already facing a witness tampering charge has now been charged in a series of paintball shootings across five Bergen County towns, including one that struck an elementary school teacher in the head, authorities said. Anthony M. Pizzi, 30, of Pompton Lakes, who previously worked as a Garfield police sergeant, was charged following incidents in Fair Lawn, Garfield, Hasbrouck Heights, Lodi, and Wallington between Friday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 24, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Paintballs were fired at parked or moving vehicles in each incident, pro…
90 Marijuana Plants Seized In Bergen County Home, Man Charged With Child Endangerment 90 Marijuana Plants Seized In Bergen County Home, Man Charged With Child Endangerment 90 Marijuana Plants Seized In Bergen County Home, Man Charged With Child Endangerment
90 Marijuana Plants Seized In Bergen County Home, Man Charged With Child Endangerment A months-long drug investigation led police to seize approximately 90 marijuana plants from a Bergen County home and charge a 39-year-old resident with first-degree offenses, authorities said. Saddle Brook detectives began investigating suspected narcotics activity in August and determined that the occupant of a private residence was involved in illegal drug activity, Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. said. Detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant at the residence on Friday, Sept. 25, with assistance from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force, Bergen County R…
2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious NJ Crosswalk Crash: Police 2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious NJ Crosswalk Crash: Police 2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious NJ Crosswalk Crash: Police
2 Pedestrians Thrown Into Air In Serious NJ Crosswalk Crash: Police Two pedestrians suffered serious injuries after they were struck by a vehicle and thrown into the air while crossing a Passaic County street Sunday evening, Sept. 27, authorities said. The man and woman were walking across Main Street in a marked crosswalk near Ryerson Avenue in Bloomingdale around 7:39 p.m., when they were struck by a Kia Soul, Bloomingdale Police Sgt. Sami Zeidan said. Both pedestrians were thrown into the air and landed in the roadway a distance from one another, Zeidan said. The Kia was driven by a 64-year-old Bloomingdale woman who remained at the scene and was co…
Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says
Cops Shoot Dog During Attack On NJ Family, Prosecutor Says Three family members were hospitalized after being attacked by their dog in Central Jersey, authorities said. Sayreville police received a 911 distress call at 7:22 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, from a man who said his girlfriend, mother, and stepfather were being attacked by the dog, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said. Officers arriving at the scene shot the dog to stop the attack, Estremera said. The three family members were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in stable condition, where they were being treated for their injuries, authorities said. The incident rem…

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Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes
Time's Running Out To Visit This Route 23 Restaurant Before It Closes A longtime Route 23 Asian restaurant is closing its doors after nearly 14 years — but its owners are already hinting at what's next. Blossom Asian Bistro announced that Saturday, Sept. 26 will be its final day of business after the restaurant was unable to reach an agreement with its landlord. "We are truly grateful for your support and friendship over the years. It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we sincerely thank you for being part of our journey," the restaurant said. Blossom Asian Bistro has been serving customers since 2012, according to its website. The restaurant specialize…

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Hackensack Pedestrian Critically Injured In Overnight Crash, Police Say Hackensack Pedestrian Critically Injured In Overnight Crash, Police Say Hackensack Pedestrian Critically Injured In Overnight Crash, Police Say
Hackensack Pedestrian Critically Injured In Overnight Crash, Police Say A 51-year-old Hackensack man was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck overnight, authorities said. Officers responded to Central Avenue and Second Street in Hackensack around 12:41 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, on a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Deputy Police Chief Gregory Zisa said. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his head, hip, and torso area, Zisa said. The driver, a 34-year-old Hackensack man operating a 2004 Toyota Tundra, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to Zisa. The pedestrian remained in critical but s…

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats
Starbucks Expands Fall Menu With New Drink, Seasonal Treats Starbucks is expanding its fall menu with a new iced espresso drink and three seasonal desserts. The coffee chain will launch the Aerocano and three Mini Pies, Starbucks announced on Monday, Sept. 28. The new menu items will be available starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, which is also National Coffee Day. The Aerocano is made with Starbucks Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped to create a light foam and cascading appearance. The company describes the drink as a modern take on an Iced Americano. View this post on Instagram Starbucks is also adding…

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Popular Pantry Product Recalled After Consumer Posts Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant Popular Pantry Product Recalled After Consumer Posts Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant Popular Pantry Product Recalled After Consumer Posts Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant
Popular Pantry Product Recalled After Consumer Posts Video Of Possible Pest Contaminant A consumer-posted video has triggered a voluntary recall of a popular jarred grocery product. G. L. Mezzetta Inc. announced Monday, Sept. 28, that it is recalling one specific lot of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat after learning of a social media video that appeared to show a possible pest contaminant in a jar. The company’s announcement posted by the FDA said it contacted the consumer who posted the video and opened an investigation. The limited recall applies only to 32-ounce jars of Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini Medium Heat with SKU 10106328 and lot 720106. No illne…