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Child Sexually Abused By Central Jersey Man In Bergenfield Repeatedly, Prosecutor Says
In May, Bergenfield police and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office began investigating the sexual assault of a juvenile under the age of 16 and determined Richard Simko had assaulted them on multiple occasions, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Simko was arrested in Woodbridge and charged with five counts of...
Surprise! Popular Pitmaster Secretly Opens New Bergen County Location
Popular area pitmaster Robert Austin Cho, that is. Nearly a year after closing his Westwood eatery, Cho has secretly opened his new venture: Austin Cho Kitchen. It's a takeout only spot that he likened to a "fully equipped stationary food truck" in Downtown Hackensack. Cho, known for his Korean-Texas barbecue,...
NJ man used false expense reports and credentials to steal $1.2 million, affidavit says
A Belle Mead man arrested on theft charges this week allegedly used a fellow employee's credentials to embezzle more than $1.2 million over a four-year period, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by NorthJersey.com. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office determined Sang Park, 44, obtained the...
The Adelphi Orchestra Reveals 71st Anniversary Concert Season
The Adelphi Orchestra, Bergen County's only professional orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Kyunghun Kim, has revealed its 71st anniversary concert season. Featuring diverse and captivating concerts, this season promises an exhilarating journey into the world of classical music. Heroic Echoes. Saturday, October 5, 2024, 2:00 PM | Broadway Presbyterian Church.
Belle Mead Man Charged with Embezzling $1.2 Million from a Northern New Jersey Company
A Montgomery Township man is accused of embezzling more than $1.2 million from his employer over a four-year period, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Montgomery police assisted in the arrest of Sang Park, 44, of Belle Mead at his home on July 17. Park was charged with two...
These NYC entrepreneurs are bringing a Soho House-like community to NJ’s tony suburbs
In the heart of New York City pre-COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan Krieger and Brandon Hirsch were thriving, operating dozens of different businesses — including restaurants and a string of cafes — across the bustling metropolis. But when the coronavirus struck, the entrepreneurial duo — feeling stifled and stymied by...
Update: Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Wednesday
On Wednesday at 10:06 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until 11 p.m. for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties. "The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Until 11 p.m. this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards," states the National Weather Service.
Update: 5 N.J. counties under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 8:52 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
NJ pastor sexually assaulted child for 5 years, cops say
PARAMUS — A church pastor was charged with nearly two dozen sexual assault charges involving a child. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said his office's Special Victims Unit was contacted Thursday about the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile in the past by Stephen E. Sweet of Paramus. He was taken into custody the same day.
Exquisite Haworth Home Sells For $370K Over Asking Price (Photos)
A Bergen County home sold for $2.265 million — and $370,000 over asking price. The more than 5,600-square-foot home at 157 Grant St. in Haworth boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and multiple exquisite upgrades, listing agent Tony Nabhan of Keller Williams City Views says. Highlights of the home include...
'Jeopardy!' contestants stumped by clue about Bergen County borough
North Jersey residents can proudly say they were smarter than three "Jeopardy!" contestants for at least one clue this week — that is, as long as they know where Fort Lee is located. The Bergen County borough was the main hint in the question — technically, the answer —...
Popular Roxbury High principal departs for Paramus
ROXBURY TWP. – Popular Roxbury High School Principal Dominick Miller, who has been in his post for six years, has taken a new job. He said in a letter to high school families this week that he has accepted the post of principal of Paramus High School in Bergen County.
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