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Cecilia Levine

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At Packed NJ Bar, Ciattarelli Announces Morris County Sheriff Is Running Mate In Governor Race Jack Ciattarelli is heading into the New Jersey governor’s race with a new running mate — and a familiar face to Morris County residents. This morning, in front of a packed house at Johnnies Tavern in Boonton, we made it official. I am proud to announce... Posted by Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 The Republican candidate on Wednesday, July 23, named Morris County Sheriff James "Jim" Gannon as his pick for lieutenant governor. The announcement was made in front of a packed house at Johnnie’s Tavern in Boonton, where Gannon once worked as a police officer. Gannon brings…

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

Real Estate

King Of The Block: Renovated Hackensack Home Sells For $70K Over Appraised Value A fully renovated Hackensack home just sold for $70,000 over appraised value. The 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 431 W. Lookout Avenue hit the market on May 14 for $849,900, according to George Mikhael, the New Jersey realtor who represented the seller, a repeat investor client. Within a week, it was under contract for $920,000. But the deal nearly fell apart. “The appraisal came back at $850,000,” Mikhael said. “The buyer got nervous. The lender didn’t want to move forward. We asked for a second appraisal — still $850,000.” With the deal on the line, Mikhael said he stepped in and went to w…

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

Police & Fire

Heroin, Crack, Gun Stolen In 2016 Found During Hackensack Raid, Arrest Made: Cops A 44-year-old Hackensack man was arrested on multiple charges after police say they found heroin, crack, and a stolen handgun inside his home during a raid. Richard T. Best was arrested following a raid of his Polifly Road apartment on Tuesday, July 22, Hackensack Police Chief Michael Antista. Members of the Crime Suppression Bureau, led by Detective Lt. John Dalton, executed a court-authorized search, Antista said. The apartment, located within a school zone, contained heroin packaged for street-level sales, a quantity of crack/cocaine, drug paraphernalia used to make and distribute …

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

Police & Fire

14-Year-Old Airlifted After Being Struck By Bus In Demarest: Prosecutor A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a bus Wednesday morning, July 23 in Demarest, authorities said. At approximately 8:45 a.m., Demarest officers responded to the intersection of Anderson Avenue and County Road for a report of a crash involving a bus and a child, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. The child was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the bus, operated by First Student, Inc., remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Angermeyer said. …

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

Police & Fire

Ski-Masked Passaic Offender Caught With Loaded Gun After Clifton Chase, Police Say A 24-year-old repeat offender from Passaic was arrested after officers found him wearing a ski mask and in possession of a loaded handgun during a foot chase in Clifton, authorities said. Justin Santana was taken into custody around 1:42 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, after officers responded to Brighton Avenue and Walnut Street for a report of two males pulling on door handles of parked cars, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Officers Benjamin Bressel and Stephen Aggi arrived in the area and saw a man, later identified as Santana, sitting on a moped while wearing a ski mask. The …

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

Police & Fire

Half-Naked Man Caught Performing 'Lewd Act' In Clifton Shopping Center Lot: Cops A Harrison man was arrested after he was allegedly caught performing a lewd act inside his vehicle in a Clifton shopping center parking lot, police said. The incident happened at approximately 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the Richfield Plaza shopping center, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson A witness called police to report a man sitting in a vehicle with the driver’s side door open and the interior light on. The man was disrobed from the waist down and appeared to be committing a lewd act, police said. The area was busy with customers, including children, patronizing n…

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

Police & Fire

Machete, Drugs, Cash Found On Cedar Grove Driver In Clifton: Cops A Cedar Grove man was arrested after Clifton police found a machete, drugs packaged for sale, and thousands in cash inside his van, authorities said. The incident happened around 3:47 a.m. on Friday, July 11, near Central Avenue and Russel Street, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Officers Benjamin Bressel and Samantha Beazley were on patrol when they pulled over a 2012 Honda Odyssey for multiple non-moving violations. While speaking with the driver, identified as Zamir Rodriguez, 26, officers noticed a machete between the driver’s seat and center console, police said. Addi…

by Cecilia Levine

07/23/2025

News

Power Struggle In NJ As US Attorney Fired Hours After Being Appointed Just hours after being appointed as United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Desiree Leigh Grace was removed — sparking confusion and political backlash, according to a public court order and statements from US Attorney General Pam Bondi. The shake-up began with a standing order signed by Chief Judge Renée Marie Bumb, which named Grace as U.S. Attorney, replacing President Trump's interim pick, Alina Habba, effective Tuesday, July 22. The order came as Habba’s 120-day interim term ended, with Grace having served as her First Assistant since March. But Grace was out before she…

by Cecilia Levine

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Route 80 Crash That Closed Highway For Hours: Njsp A motorcyclist was killed in a fiery crash on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Tuesday, July 22, causing major delays for motorists, police said. Troopers responded to the westbound lanes near milepost 41.6 at approximately 1:10 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A Dodge pickup truck was towing a Chevrolet Suburban when a Yamaha motorcycle struck the rear of the Chevrolet, police said. Following the impact, all three vehicles became engulfed in flames, and the fire spread into the wooded roadside area, authorities said. The motorcyclist died as a result of the crash,…

by Sam Barron & Cecilia Levine

07/22/2025

Police & Fire

Miami Man Beheads, Murders Mom, Retired NJ Teacher Who Came To Check On Him: Police A 40-year-old Miami Beach man was arrested and charged with murder after an eight-hour SWAT standoff over the weekend after his New Jersey mother's body was found nearly decapitated in a dumpster, police said. Anthony Caruso, 40, was arrested on Sunday, July 20, following the standoff at his apartment on Washington Avenue, according to a criminal complaint filed by Miami Beach Police. Police were dispatched to 800 Washington Ave.,, for a welfare check after Elizabeth Caruso’s son-in-law reported not hearing from her for over six hours, the affidavit says. Elizabeth had arrived mid-day Satu…

by Cecilia Levine

07/22/2025

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