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Attorney from Closter Sentenced to Prison for $3.3 Million Wire Fraud

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Closter NJ, a Queens-based attorney and Closter, NJ resident, Hyun W. Kee, also known as Michael Lee, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in December 2023.

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Closter Welcomes One of Bergen County’s Youngest School Board Members

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Closter NJ, Bergen County made history on Thursday night as one of its youngest school board members, 19-year-old Christina Argenziano, was sworn into the Closter Board of Education during New Jersey’s inauguration season for newly elected board members.

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Stern and Bow in Closter Hosts Four-Day Oyster Extravaganza in Honor of National Oyster Day

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Closter NJ, Stern and Bow, the renowned seafood-centric restaurant known for its daily  celebration of oysters, is thrilled to announce a four-day long oyster extravaganza in honor of National Oyster  Day, which is August 5. From Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, and resuming on Tuesday, August 6, 2024  (with a break on Monday when the restaurant is closed), guests can indulge in a variety of delicious oyster  dishes, and enjoy half price raw oysters, wine and martinis during Happy Hour from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.  

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Closter Business Owner Allegedly Sent Bomb to Intimidate a Business Associate

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Closter NJ, a Closter New Jersey business owner is facing allegations of constructing an explosive device and placing it at a residence in Westchester County.

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Spot Light On First Responders: Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps and Alpine Police Officers Recognized for Life Saving CPR efforts 

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On December 3rd, Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC) was requested for a sick person. When the Alpine Police officers Matthew Gough and Justin Fierro arrived on scene, they found the patient unresponsive and started CPR. Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps members arrived shortly thereafter and assumed patient care. The patient was transported to Englewood hospital and they were released from the hospital a few days later. The hard work of the Alpine Police officers and the members of CVARC allowed the patient to be home for the holidays.

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Juvenile Charged in Closter Tesla Crash That Left Three Seriously Injured

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County JUVENILE on a charge of assault by auto. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief John McTigue.

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Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps Extremely Busy Night

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Closter NJ, while many were sleeping, Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (CVARC) had an extremely busy night. At midnight, CVARC was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Demarest Avenue for a vehicle on its side. When the Closter Police arrived on scene, they discovered there were 5 occupants in the vehicle. Upon hearing this report, CVARC officer 733, requested a second ambulance to the scene. The crews of Ambulance 726 and 727 evaluated all the parties and 727 transported one patient to Valley Hospital.

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Hackensack Man Charged for Allegedly Fleeing the Scene after Striking a 75 year old Pedestrian in Closter

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Closter NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the area of Durie Avenue and Legion Place in Closter, NJ, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief Jack McTigue.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Stephanie Chan to Apply for Governor’s School in Engineering & Tech

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Closter NJ, Stephanie Chan of Closter, a junior at the Academy of the Holy Angels, is her school’s nominee for the 2023 Governor’s School of New Jersey Program in Engineering and Technology. Chan will now make her formal application to the highly-selective summer immersion program, which will be held at the Rutgers University School of Engineering.

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2-car Crash in Closter , One Vehicle Overturned Sends Driver to Hackensack University Medical Center

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Closter NJ, Sunday morning the Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps was called to the intersection of Harrington & West Street for a 2-car motor vehicle crash with an overturned vehicle, multiple patients. The driver of the overturned vehicle was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment. Many thanks to our members who crewed the rescue truck and both ambulances! Closter Police Department, Closter Fire Department and HUMC Paramedics were also on the scene .

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Closter Women Goes Missing After Leaving Target in Closter Plaza

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Closter NJ, the Closter Police Department and the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department are attempting to locate the below pictured party, Ms. Adriana Garlicki. She was last seen leaving Target in Closter Plaza at about 1pm yesterday, Wednesday, 12/21/2022.

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Teen Hits Her Stride at National PGA Junior League Championship

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Demarest NJ, Golfer Olivia Lee of Closter says that competing in the National PGA Junior League Championship with her team was the most amazing experience of her life.

“It was so much fun meeting people from all over the country, and I learned so much from my team and about myself as a person/player,” said Lee, a member of the Class of 2026 at the Academy of the Holy Angels. “It was also cool to really be able to bond with my teammates in a way that I hadn’t before.”

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Closter Man Arrested on Charges of Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN S. SOH (DOB: 3/25/1996; single; student) of 32 Brodil Court, Closter, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Closter Police Department reported a Bear Sighting

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Closter NJ , Closter Police Department reported a Bear sighting on Friday May 27th . Please be advised that a black bear was spotted on Dana Place this morning. NJ Fish and Wildlife was notified. They advised us that residents should make sure garbage is secured, bird seed is brought in, to keep an eye on pets and keep garages shut. Please see attached link from NJ department of Fish and wildlife for more facts and tips on Black bears.

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