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10 most expensive homes sold in Bergen County, July 1-7
A house in Old Tappan that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bergen County in the past week. In total, 162 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $790,673, or $407 per square foot.
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.
Fair Lawn Emergency Management Monitoring Rain Event That Could Dump 2-Inches in the Area
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Bergen County from 12 Noon today, July 12, through 12 Noon on Saturday, July 13. Fair Lawn Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the rain event that is forecasted to affect the area as a slow moving front bringing showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals over the expected event will bring 1 inch, with some isolated areas reaching 2 inches.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Friday afternoon, residents can expect scattered showers with potential for isolated downpours into early evening. Friday night,...
CDC warning for NJ: Rising virus cases as temperatures heat up
☑️There are more cases of dengue in 2024 so far than all of 2023. ☑️All of the cases in New Jersey were contracted from out-of-country travel. ☑️Those who are infected don't get sick but suffer from symptoms. The CDC issued a warning about record increases in cases...
Several New Jersey counties placed under flood watch as rain rolls into region
Several New Jersey counties were placed under flood watch by the National Weather Service Friday morning as heavy rainfall is forecasted to soak the region through Saturday afternoon. The flood watch was issued for Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties at 6 a.m. Friday morning. For Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union, and...
NJ pastor, 74, charged with sexually assaulting teen for 5 years
A New Jersey pastor has been arrested and charged with 21 counts of sexual offenses against a minor, Bergen County authorities said Friday. Stephen E. Sweet, 74, is accused of committing multiple acts of sexual contact and sexual assault against a child in different locations in River Edge, Paramus and Ridgewood.
Three Bergen County theater groups combine for a super-show
You've heard of Cream. You've heard of Three Tenors. You've heard of Buena Vista Social Club. Supergroups all — of different genres. What they are to music, "Theatrical Tapestry" is to community theater. On July 20, three top North Jersey theater groups will combine their talents to create something...
FBI Arrests Man Accused Of Sucker Punching Elderly Victim Unconscious In Fort Lee: Prosecutor
Efrain Escobar, of the Bronx, had gotten in an argument with the elderly man at Plaza West Mall on Bergen Boulevard just before 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 8, after a minor motor vehicle crash, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Escobar then punched the man in the face knocking him...
Lyft driver urinated in front of me during my ride to work, N.J. woman says in lawsuit
A Bergen County woman has filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company Lyft, claiming a driver urinated in a plastic container while she was a passenger in his car in New York. The passenger, identified in court papers as “Jane Doe,” says she ordered a Lyft through a mobile app...
Coach is dropping 20 NJ Transit bus routes in North Jersey
Coach USA informed NJ Transit it is preparing to prematurely terminate contracts it has with the agency for 20 bus routes in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Coach is the Paramus-based transportation company with a national network of bus services that began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings last month. Newel Scoon, one of Coach's...
Driver put 77-year-old in coma during road rage attack, cops say
A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting a 77-year-old man at a Bergen County shopping complex so severely that the victim was in a coma for two months, authorities said. Efrain Escobar, of the Bronx, New York, is charged with punching the man in the face after...
See the most expensive homes sold in each North Jersey county in June
A $4.825 million mansion on 1.08 acres of land, a waterfront property with a private dock on Lake Mohawk and a luxury apartment with sweeping views of New York City were among the priciest properties to sell in North Jersey in June. Several of North Jersey's most expensive properties this...
Mediterranean Mansion Boasting Modern Makeover Hits Alpine Market At $4.875M (Photos)
A newly-renovated Mediterranean colonial is on the market in Bergen County for $4.875 million. The 8,600-square-foot home sits on a private cul-de-sac along 5 Ellens Way, featuring five bedrooms and eight brand-new bathrooms. Listed by Jason Pierce and Richard Orlando of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, the home was built...
NJ court officer accused of stealing $1.5M; moves to FL as aspiring screenwriter
🔶 Retired New Jersey court officer busted for theft. A longtime court officer from New Jersey has been accused of scamming over $1.5 million dollars from work, before moving south and pursuing a new career as a screenwriter. Bruce Piekarsky worked for the state Administrative Office of the Courts...
Coach USA to stop running these NJ Transit bus routes
Coach USA, the bus company that sought chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, said it will stop operating NJ Transit local bus service in three counties. The decision affects thousands of riders in Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties that ride 20 local bus routes NJ Transit contacts with Coach USA to provide.
North Jersey student-athlete honored at ESPN ESPYs for his off-field efforts
Bergen County resident Conor Campbell, who has worked to offer Trenton youth an affordable enrichment program after school, was honored Thursday night with the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at ESPN’s ESPY Awards. At the ESPYs, ESPN honors the best male and female athletes and teams in every...
NJ reports 41 dengue cases as CDC issues health advisory. What you should know
The CDC is warning health care providers and the public of an increased risk of dengue infections in the United States in 2024 as high numbers of the virus are being reported around the world, including in the U.S. This year, New Jersey has had 41 total cases and is among the five states with the most dengue cases in the country. ...
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