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$12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside $12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside
$12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside One of Alpine's most expansive luxury estates has hit the market with an asking price of just under $12.9 million.  View this post on Instagram Located at 7 Buckingham Dr., the gated property sits on approximately two manicured acres in one of Bergen County's most exclusive communities. The listing is represented by Taylor Lucyk and Abby Kahn of Christie’s International Real Estate Group.  The home features seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms across three elevator-serviced levels. A library, private stud…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track The Atlantic hurricane season has its first named storm, and it wasted no time making noise near one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Tropical Storm Arthur barreled across Texas on Wednesday, June 17, as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off in a FIFA World Cup match in Houston. The match went ahead, and underdog Congo played Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Arthur made landfall just northeast of Matagorda Bay, Texas, early Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was expected to track along the Texas coast into Wednesday e…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced.  Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case
Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case Two Syracuse University football recruits from South Jersey are facing assault-related charges in Philadelphia, according to court records and as first reported by Syracuse.com. Charles "Charlie" W. Foulke IV, of Voorhees, and Masiia A. Acrey, of Camden, both 18, were charged following an April 12 incident, court records show. A third individual, Jalen Millevoix, was also charged, Syracuse.com reports.  The incident occurred at 2nd and Market streets at approximately 2:25 a.m., according to a June 15 news report by Delaware Valley News, which contains mugshots of the trio. A couple was wait…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals Amazon Prime Day is coming early this year, and shoppers may want to start clearing room in their carts now. The summer sale will run from Tuesday, June 23, at 12:01 a.m. PDT through Friday, June 26, giving Prime members four days to shop millions of exclusive deals, Amazon announced in a Prime press release. Shoppers can browse early Amazon deals now and return for the full Prime Day sale when it kicks off. According to the release, the event will include deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, groceries, home goods, kitchen items, outdoor gear, back-…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
News
Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops
Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops Three contractors were robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint and had a vehicle stolen at a Wayne demolition site, leading to charges against two Paterson men and a nationwide manhunt for a third suspect, police said. Wayne police responded to 1655 Valley Road, which is slated for redevelopment into a 275-unit apartment complex with affordable housing units, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 8 after receiving a report of an armed robbery and carjacking involving three victims, according to Capt. Daniel Daly. The victims were working as contractors at the property, a building slated for demoliti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor A social media meetup to sell a gaming computer ended in an armed robbery, leading to charges against two teenagers and a local woman in Bergen County, authorities said. Lodi police responded to the area of Church Street and Boyd Street in Lodi at approximately 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, after receiving a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The victim had arranged through social media to sell a gaming computer and was waiting in a vehicle when two suspects approached and began talking with them, Musella said. A short tim…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint.  Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…

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by Josh Lanier
News
America's Oldest Man, NJ Resident Dies At 111 America's Oldest Man, NJ Resident Dies At 111
America's Oldest Man, NJ Resident Dies At 111 A man who lived through two world wars, raised 10 children, and became America's oldest living man has died at his home in New Jersey. Luis Cano, of Linden, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at the age of 111, according to the City of Linden. Cano held the distinction of being the oldest living man in the United States, officials said in the announcement. "The City of Linden was incredibly proud to be home to America's oldest man," Linden Mayor Derek Armstead said. "Mr. Cano lived a lifetime defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His presence …

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported
Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported A vehicle fire closed multiple lanes on Route 80 in both directions Wednesday afternoon, June 17, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The fire was reported as of 1:56 p.m. near Exit 56 in Paterson NJDOT said. Two of four westbound lanes were closed, while one of four eastbound lanes was closed, according to NJDOT. Major delays were being reported in both directions. Motorists were advised to expect delays in the area as emergency crews responded.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Six Injured After Deck Collapses In Morris County: Rescuers Six Injured After Deck Collapses In Morris County: Rescuers
Six Injured After Deck Collapses In Morris County: Rescuers Six people were hospitalized after a deck collapsed in Morris County Sunday, June 14, authorities said. A large deck fell off a house and was hung up on a tree with further danger of collapse in Washington Township, the Long Valley First Aid Squad said. Firefighters pinned the deck with pickets while also securing a gas leak at the scene, authorities said. Six patients were transported to a nearby hospital, authorities said. After all patients were transported from the scene Long Valley First Aid Squad Rescue Services structural collapse technicians formulated a shoring plan and const…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Wrong Way DWI Driver Charged After Hackettstown Crash: Police Wrong Way DWI Driver Charged After Hackettstown Crash: Police
Wrong Way DWI Driver Charged After Hackettstown Crash: Police A 50-year-old Hackettstown woman was arrested and charged with assault by auto after she drove the wrong way while drunk, causing a crash, authorities announced Wednesday, Jun 17. On Sunday, March 31, Iwona Jaworski was operating a vehicle northbound in the southbound lane of Willow Grove Street when she struck another vehicle head-on, Hackettstown police said. Officers and emergency medical personnel detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Jaworski and observed signs consistent with impairment, police said. Jaworski was transported to Morristown Medical Center for medic…

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by Sam Barron