N.J. pets in need: Feb. 22, 2016
Many dogs and cats have never known a real home, rescued as stray puppies and kittens or born in shelters. These are just a small sampling of the thousands of homeless animals currently being cared...
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Palisades Park police chief may face disciplinary action
Police Chief Ben Ramos has been accused of harassment and retaliation. Palisades Park may discipline Police Chief Ben Ramos. (File Photo) PALISADES PARK -- The Borough Council plans to discuss...
View ArticleFairway supermarket chain facing possible default
Moody's expects the company to breach its financial covenants by April 3 The Fairway supermarket chain is facing possible default due to mounting debt from recent expansions, according to a report by...
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1 hurt in 'flash fire' at Englewood hospital
The fire began about 8 a.m. Monday as a worker tried to replace an old oxygen line with a new one. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (File photo) ENGLEWOOD - One person was hurt after an oxygen...
View ArticleIce threat seen for parts of N.J. ahead of heavy rains
Some sections of the Garden State could get a coating of snow and ice from freezing rain on Tuesday, but after that heavy rain will saturate the entire state. Watch video Sorry snow lovers, but a big...
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Dog found emaciated, dead inside North Jersey home
Officers were called to the Northvale, New Jersey home on Feb. 18 on a report of an alarm. (File photo) NORTHVALE - Police called to a vacant home on a report of an alarm found the emaciated corpse...
View ArticleCompany stays in N.J., picking work force over tax credits
Flomo moved from Teteroboro to Moonachie MOONACHIE -- Wendy Shen, CEO of the Nygala Corporation/Flomo USA, could have moved her company to New York or Pennsylvania when the lease at the company's...
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Indiana sex offender admits driving to N.J. for sex with teen
Joshua Elkins, 32, drove 10 hours to New Jersey for sex with a teen he met online, authorities said. Joshua Elkins (File photo) HACKENSACK - A convicted sex offender from Indiana admitted Monday that...
View ArticleN.J. limo drivers: Without any regulation, Uber scoffs at public safety |...
The Limousine Association of New Jersey asks Uber to enforce the same types of safety requirements their drivers must undergo in order to operate in New Jersey. Watch video By Jeffrey M. Shanker Two...
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Which 'RHONJ' star just made a 10K dent in her debt?
Another $85K tax lien and a foreclosure still to go for this 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Watch video Teresa Giudice is digging herself out of debt thanks to the Bravo and a freshly-minted...
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Driver who crashed into 2 cars in Lyndhurst was drunk, cops say
Silverio Hernandez, 24,was charged with DWI, refusal to take a breathalyzer, assault by auto and leaving the scene of a crash with injuries, police said. (File photo) LYNDHURST - A Belleville man was...
View ArticlePNC to stop funding congressman in light of his comments on gays
U.S. Rep. Garrett reportedly said he would not contributed to the House Republicans' financing arm because it backed gay candidates. HACKENSACK -- PNC Bank committed Tuesday to stop contributing money...
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Glen Rock cops ask for help to ID woman in fraud case
Video released as part of identify theft and fraud investigation A sreenshot of a woman who police said was sought in connection with an identity theft investigation (Photo: Glen Rock Police...
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N.J. homeowner cries fowl after wild turkey break-in attempt
More turkeys in New Jersey that are looking for trouble. EAST BRUNSWICK TWP. -- What is going on with turkeys in New Jersey these days? First, it was turkeys attacking a mail carrier in a town in...
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Paterson man sexually abused child in Garfield, authorities say
Adolfo A. Henriquez of Maryland Avenue is charged with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Adolfo A. Henriquez (BCPO) GARFIELD - A 35-year-old electrician from Paterson...
View ArticlePalisades Park police chief suspended amid harassment claims
Police Chief Benjamin Ramos was suspended after Lt. Matthew Finck notified the borough of his intent to sue for $10 million. PALISADES PARK - The borough council on Tuesday voted to suspend Police...
View ArticleBergen County taxes may rise in 2016, executive says
The county faces increased health care costs and debt service. HACKENSACK -- Bergen County may face a tax increase in 2016 due to employee health care cost increases and debt service on construction...
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40 N.J. contractors accused of cheating customers
State officials release the list of contractors who paid fines in the fourth quarter of last year for violations, including shoddy work. Acting Attorney General John Hoffman (Star-Ledger file photo)...
View ArticleFacing criticism, N.J. lawmaker may change bill shielding police video from...
State senator says bill that would shield police recordings from public is "a work in progress." Watch video TEANECK -- Facing scrutiny and criticism from civil rights and open government groups, a...
View ArticleAs a theater goes, so goes the town | Di Ionno
Rutherford group fights to save Williams Center They're Jersey guys, so they've seen it before. Demolition by neglect. It happens so often, it could be the state motto. Each year, a group called...
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