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NJ school biology teacher loses job for violent hammer attack
TENAFLY — A former biology teacher is no longer allowed to teach in New Jersey after having his teaching certificate revoked. The state Board of Examiners revoked 38-year-old Christopher R. Icochea's teaching certificate for biology in a finalized decision in late June. According to the decision, Icochea backed into...
Lodi man charged in Little Ferry hit-and-run that left 2 seriously injured
A Lodi man was arrested Tuesday and accused of committing a hit-and-run in Little Ferry that left two people with serious injuries, officials said. During the early morning of Sunday, the Little Ferry Police Department responded to a "serious two-car motor vehicle accident on Route 46." An investigation later revealed...
Caught-on-camera creep tries to kidnap girl from NYC day care, claims he’s her grandpa: cops
A brazen caught-on-camera creep tried to kidnap a 3-year-old girl from a Queens day care center by claiming to be the child’s’s grandfather, police said Thursday. The unidentified man showed up at the Children’s House Montessori School on Leavitt Street near Carlton Place in Flushing around 4:50 p.m. Monday and told staffers he was there to pick up a toddler enrolled in the day care, cops said. He claimed he was the girl’s grandpa, that her father would be 20 minutes late, and asked to take her himself, authorities said. Homeless woman arrested for kidnapping 4-year-old girl from Panda Express But school employees found...
Beauty salon owner pushed to her death by her own son, NYPD says
NEW YORK -- A community is shocked and saddened by the death of a beloved East Harlem salon owner.The life of 44-year-old Vianel Garcia was cut short on Sunday afternoon in Riverside Park in Washington Heights. Detectives say she suffered fatal injuries after she was pushed down a grassy embankment by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval."A bunch of police were huddled in that corner. There was someone trying to do CPR for what felt like 20 minutes," witness Natalia Weaver said.Police said Duval was taken into custody just hours after his mother's death. He's now facing a charge of...
Late Night Car Crash Claims Life of Teen in New Rochelle
Law Enforcement in New Rochelle are currently investigating the scene of a car crash at popular shopping center that claimed the life of one teenage occupant. Currently, not much in terms of information has been released as of yet, however it is expected that more information should be expected in the coming days.
Creepy NJ teacher loses certification for weird comments, state finds
EAST ORANGE — The state has revoked the teaching certification for a North Jersey English teacher after he made unsettling remarks to a female student. Alim A. Hasan's certificate to teach English was officially revoked in late June by the State Board of Examiners. A Division of Child Protection...
‘Jaws’-dropping encounter! 7-foot shark swims past LI lifeguard on surfboard, prompts beach closure
It was a “Jaws”-dropping encounter. A 7-foot shark swam uncomfortably close to a Long Island lifeguard paddling just off the shore of Lido Beach on Monday afternoon, forcing the temporary closure of the sandy stretch, local authorities say. The lifeguard remained calm as a shark’s signature fin surfaced a few feet from his board about 30 yards from shore, said Don Clavin, supervisor of Hempstead. The toothy beast then swam past the guard without incident, but the 5 p.m. sighting still prompted Lido lifeguards to whistle bathers in from the water and close the beach for roughly an hour. Shark sightings shut down NYC...
Man swept out to sea from NYC beach found alive 2 miles off NJ coast
NEW YORK - A man who was swept out to sea in the waters near Queens was rescued alive off the coast of New Jersey on Monday morning. Police say that Pete Ordane, 34, of New York City had gone into the water somewhere near Breezy Point, and that he told police that he was pulled out to sea by the tide and had been treading water for several hours.
Watch Out: 12 Wanted New York Men Are ‘Armed And Dangerous’
Top New York officials warn these 12 wanted men should be considered "ARMED and DANGEROUS." Several have ties to the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Can you help the police find these men? What should you do if see one or know someone's whereabouts?. Can You Help Police Find...
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