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Governor plans (again) to replace Bergen prosecutor
The governor's office has asked Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli when he plans to step down, Molinelli said Tuesday. HACKENSACK -- The governor's office has asked Bergen County Prosecutor...
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N.J. ranks 5th for safest hospitals in the U.S., report says
New Jersey ranked fifth best in the nation for having the safest hospitals, including eight that earned straight A's since the Leapfrog Group started the biannual survey in 2012. TRENTON -- New Jersey...
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The 5 best N.J. haunted houses for 2015
A backyard maze, a two-story terror, a farm of frights and more Watch video Are you afraid of the dark? How about a maniacal clown with blood-stained teeth? A swarming pack of nuns with ghoulish...
View ArticleFundraiser launched for sons of slain Midland Park woman
Friends of a Midland Park woman found stabbed to death in her driveway are raising money to support her two sons. MIDLAND PARK -- Friends of a Midland Park woman found stabbed to death in her driveway...
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How do you catch a thief? Follow his cell phone...
Eliezer Medina, who admitted to burglarizing at least three stores in Paramus and Pennsauken was traced back to the crime scenes by the cell phone he carried, according to the FBI. TRENTON--It was...
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Woman tried stealing from medicine drop box after arrest, police say
A 27-year-old woman was caught trying to steal drugs from a medicine drop-off box at the borough's municipal building hours after she was arrested on unrelated charges, police said Wednesday. A woman...
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International luxury carjacking ring busted by N.J. police, AG says
Officials claim "Operation 17 Corridor" led to the recovery of at least 90 vehicles worth more than $4 million and charges for 22 men TOTOWA -- The thieves would stake out fancy restaurants, country...
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Valley National Bank closing some branches, report says
Move is part of a general cost-reduction effort that will eventually include staff reductions WAYNE -- Valley National Bank is shutting 15 more of its branches, bringing the total number of closings...
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Plan to clean contaminated Mahwah country club approved, report says
A developer got approval Monday to build 34 single-family homes and clean lead and arsenic at what is now a country club, the Mahwah Suburban News reported. Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah. (Google...
View ArticleWife of security guard killed by N.J. man sues, report says
Kevin Downing, 68, of Fort Lee has blown the whistle on 'inexcusable taxpayer waste' The widow of a security guard killed by a New Jersey man in a Manhattan government building plans to file a...
View Article41% of Sandy victims still need money to fix homes, poll says
The share of hard-hit residents who said they needed financial assistance dropped from 57 percent last year. Financial concerns continue to weigh on many New Jerseyans hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy...
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Crash investigation causes road closure in Mahwah
A section of Airmont Avenue was expected to remain closed until late Thursday afternoon as authorities investigated a crash on the roadway, police said. Police said a section of Airmont Avenue was...
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ISIS-supporter from N.J. pleads guilty to terror charges
Alaa Saadeh of West New York, who admitted he conspired to provide material support to the Islamic State, allegedly discussed plans to join ISIS with his younger brother, Nader, who had left the...
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Man, 23, injured when his dad crashes Corvette in Mahwah, cops say
The passenger — Meir David Berger, of Monsey, N.Y. — was trapped in the vehicle after the crash but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Mahwah police Chief James Batelli said in a...
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Man accused of distributing child pornography to undercover cop
Douglas Deibel, 41, of Sacremento, Ca., was charged with distributing images of child pornography, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said in a news release. Douglas Deibel, 41, of Sacramento,...
View ArticleChristie vows to finish Sandy recovery before term ends
Gov. Chris Christie vowed Thursday, on the third anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, to assist everyone affected by the storm before his time as governor ends. MOONACHIE -- Gov. Chris Christie vowed...
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You don't stand a ghost of a chance in this week's quiz
We scared up ghastly trivia from Halloween-themed NJ.com stories We're going at this week's NJ.com News Quiz a little differently. The seven questions below are all based on Halloween-themed stories...
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Firefighter hurt in Elmwood Park blaze
Early evening blaze heavily damages home ELMWOOD PARK -- Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a home early Thursday night and left one firefighter injured. Alex Napoliello | NJ...
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Visiting Homemakers of HC to honor Unsung Heroes at Chocolate & Champagne Event
Celebrating the dedication to making a difference in the homes of Hudson County families, Visiting Homemaker Service (VHS) is hosting a Cocktail Reception at the historic William J. Brennan Courthouse...
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Coalition to revive Passaic, Bergen, Hudson light rail plan
A coalition of state lawmakers, county freeholders and 11 mayors from three counties plans to revive a plan to run light rail trains on a freight line between Paterson and Jersey City. A long dormant...
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