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ARTS PAVILION AT GREAT OAK PARK - FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
Kick off your summer with a free concert at Oakland's newest gem, Great Oak Park!. Enjoy an evening of Bossa, Blues, and Beyond with international fingerstyle champion Mark Sganga and Candyce Giaquinto on flute, percussion, and vocals. Saturday, July 6, 2024, 6-8:30 PM. Great Oak Park, Oakland, NJ 07436. Bring...
Why did Ramapo Indian Hills school board rescind new super's contract? No one's saying
OAKLAND — Ramapo Indian Hills school board members did not comment at Monday night's special meeting about what comes next following their decision to rescind the new superintendent's $1.9 million, five-year contract four days before he was scheduled to join the district. The board, without explanation, voted 5-0-3 last Thursday to rescind the contract they approved unanimously on May 28 to hire Ronnie Tarchichi, then superintendent of the Pennsauken School District in Camden County. Tarchichi's...
Bergen County man rejects plea deal over attack of author Salman Rushdie
A Bergen County man has rejected a plea deal in the attack of author Salman Rushdie at a lecture in Chautauqua, New York in 2022, authorities stated. Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, was offered a plea deal by the U.S. Attorney’s office that would have covered both federal and state charges, stated a spokesperson from Chautauqua County who provided the update from District Attorney Jason Schmidt.
PGIM Real Estate Provides $98M for 7-Property Industrial Portfolio
PGIM Real Estate has provided a $98.3 million floating-rate loan for a seven-asset industrial portfolio through its core-plus lending strategy. The portfolio, spanning 1.45 million square feet, includes properties in Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Bergen County, NJ. The loan will finance capital improvements and lease-up efforts for three properties. “This...
Gas Attendant, 30, Accused Of Inflating Prices At Bergen County Station, Police Say
A 30-year-old gas attendant is facing charges after police said he inflated prices at a Bergen County station.Park Ridge police received complaints that an attendant at the Delta Gas station was fraudulently charging customers by inflating gasoline charges when receiving fuel. The attendant, …
What $400,000 or less gets you in Bergen County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 24 and June 30. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Bergen County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Pool Was Selling Point For Bergen County Home That Went For $159K Over Asking Price
A Bergen County home with a lemonade porch and a picture-perfect pool sold for nearly $160,000 over asking price.The home at 228 Miller Road in Mahwah was listed in early April at $669,000 by Tony Nabhan of Keller Williams City Views Realty.On Friday, June 28, it sold for $858,000.A spokesperson fo…
Bergen County Distributes Free Narcan to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Bergen County, NJ — In a collaborative effort to tackle the opioid crisis, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Lyndhurst Police Department and Levy’s Pharmacy of Lyndhurst,…
Home offering 'luxury Italian living' listed for $4.95 million in this Bergen County town
North Jersey is known for having luxury homes inspired by styles all over the world, so it seems fitting that one of the most luxurious Italian-style estates currently on the market is located right here in Bergen County. Boasting more than 15,000-square-feet on 2.5 acres along the Hackensack River, the...
Concerned About Passaic River? Coalition Invites Hawthorne, Neighboring Communities to River Discussion
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Concerned about the Passaic Riverfront? Here's a chance to voice concerns at the Fair Lawn Athletic Club on July 17. Discussion: "Tell us your concerns, your ideas and desires for the future of the Passaic River and its impact on your community."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Passaic River Coalition is hosting a community gathering of residents from neighboring towns that share the Passaic riverfront along the upper Passaic, including Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Paterson and Hawthorne. WHEN: Wednesday, July 17 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: Fair Lawn Athletic...
Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
New Jersey woman charged after several dead animals found inside freezer
A woman in New Jersey is in custody after dozens of animals were removed from inhumane conditions and several others were found dead inside her home.On Monday, police in Galloway Township executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue.The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation after police said they received multiple reports of animals living in poor conditions.At the home, authorities say they rescued seven dogs and 29 cats.Investigators also reportedly found two dead dogs, a dead cat, and four dead kittens inside a freezer.The woman who lived at the home,...
Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
A portion of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey buckled Tuesday night, forcing emergency repairs that led to major delays.Officials say a "pavement heave" occurred in the southbound lanes in Toms River, causing southbound traffic to be backed up for up to 15 miles in Ocean and Monmouth counties.Heaving happens when moisture trapped under asphalt is subjected to extreme temperatures.Officials say the right southbound lane will stay closed until repairs are completed.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Vacationing family from New Jersey stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl approaches
The death toll from Hurricane Beryl is rising, as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Atlantic in July lashes the Caribbean.As the storm barrels toward Jamaica, people are on high alert, including a New Jersey family on vacation, who were hoping to make it off the island before the storm arrives.The Simon family spent six glorious days in Montego Bay. For them, this trip was a long-awaited getaway and college graduation celebration."It's actually beautiful. It's beautiful," said Brett Savage-Simon from Bloomfield, New Jersey.But the tropical beauty captured in some of their pictures will soon be replaced with storm-force...
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