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Lawsuit Blames Fire Department Response, Landlord in Fatal NJ Fire
Slug: NJA-FIRE-OFFICIALS-LANDLORD-BLAME-FOR-NJ-HOUSE-BLAZE. A New Jersey man whose three relatives were killed in a house fire in Passaic County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the landlord, local fire department, and an insurance company alleging wrongful death, negligence, and loss of evidence. Steven R. Warga, 65, his wife, Elaine Warga,...
Several families displaced and 3 firefighters injured in Passaic fire
Several families were displaced and three firefighters were sent to the hospital Sunday night as a fire ripped through four homes in Passaic, officials said. Firefighters first arrived at High St. around 9 p.m., according to Mayor Hector C. Lora, who was updating residents from the scene by way of Facebook livestreams...
How much does it really cost to afford life in NJ? Living Wage Calculator can tell you
Inflation remains an issue and rent is soaring each year. The cost of living in North Jersey is anything but cheap. Which raises the question, how much is a livable wage in our area? MIT Professor Dr. Amy K. Glasmeier created a tool called the Living Wage Calculator along with researcher and...
What $350,000 can buy you in Passaic County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Passaic County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between June 17 and June 23. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top nine properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
BOROUGH OF PROSPECT PARK PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Prospect Park, in the County of Passaic, State of New Jersey, on April 15, 2024. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Borough Council, Municipal Building, 106 Brown Avenue, Prospect Park, New Jersey, in said Borough, on July 15, 2024, at 6:30 pm. This notice supersedes the notice that was...
Passaic County Crashes Close Major Highways Simultaneously (UPDATE)
Two major crashes closed two major highways early Monday, June 24 in Passaic County.The first crash happened when a motorcycle and commercial truck collided just before 5 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Route 46, Clifton police said.The motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries. All lanes …
With 'last day of the oppressive conditions' Sunday, here's North Jersey's weather forecast
The dangerous heat wave that has gripped northeast New Jersey for the past seven days will finally abate Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. But don't expect a cool summer breeze anytime soon, as temperatures will continue to top off in the 80s and 90s through the rest of the week. ...
Ambulance Driver, Landscaper From Ringwood Busted On Child Porn Charges, Sheriff Says
Victor E. Meza Valdez, 26, of Ringwood, was arrested on June 20, by detectives with the Passaic County Sheriff's Office on a warrant out of McHenry County, IL, Acting Passaic County Sheriff Gary Gairdina said. During the search of Valdez's home, detectives seized several of his electronic devices, which will...
See all homes sold in Passaic County, June 17 to June 23
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Passaic County reported from June 17 to June 23. There were 50 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,922-square-foot home on Lyon Street in Paterson that sold for $520,000. Bloomingdale.
Air quality alert in effect for 5 N.J. counties Sunday
On Sunday at 9:44 a.m. an 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.
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