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Football: Passaic Valley Topples Caldwell, 34-7, in Opener
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell committed three first-half turnovers, and Passaic Valley turned two of them directly into touchdowns on its way to a 34-7 football victory over the Chiefs on opening night Thursday at Bonnel Field.With Passaic Valley holding a 13-0 lead, Caldwell looked like it was ready to gain some momentum heading into halftime, as the Chiefs drove from their own 27 to the Passaic Valley 12-yard line in eight plays. But, instead of cutting their deficit to a touchdown before the half, a killer stretch of 18 seconds on the game clock did...
This first day of school in Passaic will likely be the last. Here's why
Passaic High School students returned to school Thursday embarking on what's likely to be their final year in the current incarnation of the high school building. Beginning next July, the state's Schools Development Authority plans to demolish the existing buidling and eventually replace it with 490,000-square-foot facility, as part of a $328 million plan that will temporarily displace students while the SDA constructs a building. ...
Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New Milford Wins Big
A ticket sold in Bergen County and a ticket sold in Passaic County matched four of the five numbers in the Mega Millions drawing held on Friday, Aug. 30, winning $10,000. The tickets were sold at 7-Eleven in New Milford and Market Street Shell in Paterson. The winning numbers were 10, 17, 20, 24, 54, and the gold Megaball was 8.
Paterson district gives new contract to assemblyman's son for video game rooms in schools
PATERSON — Three additional Paterson schools are joining a program that allows students to go to “SWAG” rooms to play video games as a reward for improved behavior or academic performance. The Board of Education on Wednesday night approved a $240,000 contract for the program expansion with Zone6ix, a company owned by Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly's son, Justin. ...
Could Paterson school board soon have Latino majority? Backlash over use of 'dominancy'
PATERSON — The possibility of this November’s election producing a Latino majority on Paterson’s school board is already stirring political controversy with racial undertones. At a Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony outside City Hall late in August, school board member Eddie Gonzalez urged the crowd to support the three Latino candidates in the upcoming...
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for Sept. 6: Sully, Ben and Jerry
Meet NorthJersey.com's adoptable pets of the week for September 6! Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home please send...
These North Jersey school districts are holding elections on Sept. 17. What to know
North Jersey voters will take to the polls in a few school districts on Sept. 17 to consider multi-million dollar school facilities projects. In Bergen County, Hillsdale and Tenafly will hold special elections and in Morris County, Randolph voters will also head to the polls, which will be open from 6 a.m....
Gunfire erupts, cop injured in wealthy NJ neighborhood
RUMSON — Shots were fired early Friday morning in a Monmouth County neighborhood of multi-million-dollar homes. Police converged on Rumson Road near the intersection with Avenue of Two Rivers after sunrise, residents told the Asbury Park Press. A photo by News 12's Jim Murdoch shows a sedan in the hedges along the road and at least 13 evidence markers behind it.
West Nile Virus Reported In 4 New Jersey Counties
Do you feel like you're constantly swatting and smacking when you leave the house this summer trying to prevent a mosquito from settling on your skin long enough to bite you?. You're not alone. I can't go in my backyard without being swarmed. They've been really bad in some spots throughout the state.
Shocking NJ summer energy bills spark demands to freeze rate hikes
💡 Atlantic City Electric customers report huge bill increases. 💡 Critics say ratepayers have seen bills triple over last summer. Atlantic City Electric customers are paying outrageously high electric bills this summer and lawmakers are demanding to know if the increases are above board. Thousands of ratepayers in...
Huge Flooring Retailer Closing ALL Stores Including 15 In New Jersey
It's one of the biggest retailers of hardwood flooring in the county, around for nearly 30 years, but sadly, the company has announced it's closing all stores throughout the country, including all 15 in New Jersey due to financial challenges. The company filed for bankruptcy last month and at that...
NJ salesman accused of $200K money laundering scheme
🔲 Salesman allegedly racked up credit card charges. 🔲 Resale of printed labels netted $200K, police say. A 55-year-old Manasquan man has been accused of ripping off a former sales client by racking up credit card charges and reselling goods for more than $200,000. Adam C. Kleinwaks, who...
Oh No! Restaurant Voted Best Breakfast in NJ is Up For Sale
The restaurant that has been voted as having the best breakfast in New Jersey is up for sale. Sigh. The place is great. It's on the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail. It's been a family-owned and run business for the last 50 years. I'm a huge fan of small, family businesses.
Are NJ Residents at Risk of Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus?
"NJ Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus" It is mosquito season and until we get cold weather moving in it is a time in the Garden State to deal with mosquitos. Living in South Jersey I have dealt with my fair share of mosquitos, so I know they can be a real pest during summer at the Jersey Shore.
‘The Front Room,’ A24 horror movie starring Brandy, filmed in N.J.
A24′s newest horror movie is out in theaters, and it’s a New Jersey nightmare. In “The Front Room,” which filmed locally (see locations and trailer below), Grammy-winning singer and actor Brandy plays a pregnant woman named Belinda. Per the film’s synopsis, Belinda sees everything “go to...
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