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Bergenfield NJ, The Tri-State area has lost one of its most beloved neighbors. Pete Napolitano, the North Jersey icon affectionately known to millions as “Produce Pete,” has passed away at the age of 80.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 47-year-old DAVID M. GREENSPAN of Monsey, NY; and 47-year-old DAHIMA K. ADAIR of Teaneck, NJ on charges related to a fraudulent property deed in Bergenfield, NJ. The arrests were the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Bergenfield Police Department, under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, a violent weekend assault on a local rabbi in Bergenfield, New Jersey, has ignited a passionate debate across the community: Was this a terrifying random act of violence or a chilling instance of rabid antisemitism?
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Bergenfield NJ, a shocking incident unfolded on Sunday, October 5th, in Bergenfield, New Jersey, when a local rabbi was assaulted outside his home. Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is now in custody.
The victim has been identified as Rabbi Avraham Wein, the assistant rabbi at Congregation Keter Torah in nearby Teaneck. The swift response from a community member and law enforcement ensured the attacker was quickly apprehended.
Continue reading Teaneck Rabbi Assaulted in Bergenfield—Good Samaritan Steps In!
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BERGENFIELD, NJ – A Bergen County contractor is facing serious federal charges after allegedly failing to pay more than $3.8 million in payroll taxes, instead using the money to fund a lavish lifestyle that included luxury cars, NBA courtside tickets, and tropical vacations.
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Bergenfield NJ, the North Jersey football community is mourning the sudden loss of Rob Violante, beloved Bergenfield High School football coach, who tragically died in a two-vehicle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New Castle, New York, on the afternoon of May 14.
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Bergenfield NJ, Patrol Officer Jessica Lynn Hunter has won a significant legal victory against the Bergenfield Police Department, securing a six-figure settlement after a jury ruled in her favor. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleged discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment due to her service in the New Jersey National Guard.
Continue reading Bergenfield Officer Wins Lawsuit Over Military Service Discrimination
Bergenfield NJ, Deputy Chief Christopher Massey of the Bergenfield Police Department has filed a lawsuit against several borough officials, alleging that he was wrongfully denied compensation for sick days accumulated over nearly three decades of service.
Continue reading Bergenfield Deputy Police Chief Sues Borough Officials Over Denied Sick Pay
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 20-year-old RICHARD G. SIMKO of Sewaren, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
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Bergenfield NJ, in the early hours of Monday morning, Bergenfield police were called to investigate a burglary at Alpha Jewelers, located on South Washington Avenue in the borough. According to Capt. William Duran, the department received an activation alert from the store’s burglar alarm at 3:32 a.m.
Continue reading Bergenfield Police Investigate Burglary at Local Jewelry Store
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Bergenfield NJ, authorities reported that a man tragically lost his life after being struck by a CSX freight train in Bergenfield early Tuesday morning.
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ERNEST F. HOFMANN (DOB: 5/18/1929; widowed; carpenter) of 107 Spring Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Dumont Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Joyce. Continue reading Bergenfield Man Charged in Dumont Hit-and-Run
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Bergenfield NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday evening that a 94-year-old Bergenfield resident, Ernest Hofmann, has been arrested in connection with the fatal Dumont hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of an Englewood school teacher on Thursday.
Continue reading Bergenfield man, 94, Charged Over Fatal Dumont Hit-and-Run
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Bergenfield NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of RAYMOND SYLVESTER (DOB: 3/14/1968; single; physical therapist) of Bergenfield, NJ and LESHAWNDA NIXON (DOB: 12/27/1990; single; unemployed) of Brooklyn, NY on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Bergenfield Police Department under the direction of Chief Mustafa Rabboh.
Continue reading Bergenfield Couple Charged After Child Ingests Cocaine
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Bergenfield Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TAHA AZIZ (DOB: 1/24/1989; single; accountant) of 80 Broad Street, Bergenfield, NJ on a charge of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
