Closter Board of Education Named in Negligence Lawsuit Following Alleged Middle School Assault
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Closter NJ, A Bergen County public school district is facing a major civil lawsuit after parents of a local student accused education officials of negligence, failing to enforce New Jersey’s strict anti-bullying laws, and inadequate supervision during a school-sponsored trip.
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Closter Nj, After nearly a decade of searching for answers, a Bergen County jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the shocking 2015 killing of basketball star Michael Wright. The case, which spans from the quiet streets of Closter, New Jersey, to a parked SUV in Brooklyn, concluded this week with a conviction that finally closes a dark chapter in NBA history.
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Closter NJ, In the heart of Closter, New Jersey, a local treasure was nearly lost to the quiet struggle of the post-pandemic economy. Zendiggi Kebab House, a staple of Persian cuisine in Bergen County for nearly 15 years, recently faced the heartbreaking reality of permanent closure.
Continue reading From Sourdough Pita to Rose Lattes: Why This NJ Kebab House Is Too Unique to Lose
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Closter NJ, In a powerful display of international solidarity and local remembrance, the borough of Closter, New Jersey, became the site of a moving tribute this morning. Assemblyman Robert Auth, alongside local leaders and human rights advocates, co-hosted a to honor the thousands who lost their lives seeking freedom.
Continue reading “A Debt of Honor”: Closter Memorial Pays Tribute to 10,000 North Korean Defectors
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Closter NJ, The quiet neighborhoods of Englewood’s East Hill section were shaken this week as local authorities announced the arrest of three Newark teenagers linked to a series of brazen, occupied home burglaries and high-end vehicle thefts.
Continue reading Newark Teens Arrested After Ramming Police Car in Bergen County Burglary Spree
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Closter NJ, E-bikes are everywhere, and their surging popularity—driven by affordability and speed—has landed local officials and state lawmakers in the middle of a fierce and highly emotional debate. Headlines reporting serious, and sometimes fatal, crashes have pitted worried parents against young riders, sparking a myriad of conflicting local bans and enforcement crackdowns across New Jersey.
The issue came to a head at a recent community meeting in Closter, where officials, police, parents, and riders gathered to hash out a path forward that will shape local ordinances.
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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 73-year-old ANTHONY GORGA of Closter, NJ on the charge of misapplication of entrusted property. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Closter Attorney Charged With Stealing Funds from Seniors
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CLOSTER, N.J. — A Closter man is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies after photos of his Cadillac — featuring a swastika decal and a URL linking to his anti-Jewish blog — began circulating on social media.
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Closter NJ, a tragic incident unfolded in the Closter Plaza parking lot near HomeGoods on the evening of Friday, May 3, when a 73-year-old Englewood woman was struck by a car and later died from her injuries, police confirmed.
Continue reading Tragic Accident at Closter Plaza: Englewood Woman, 73, Fatally Struck by Vehicle
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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 62-year-old KURT A. HILDENBRAND of Closter, NJ on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Closter NJ, , Assemblyman Robert J. Auth is warning New Jersey residents that Governor Phil Murphy’s new $58.1 billion budget proposal will hit their wallets hard, leading to higher taxes and increased financial pressure on working families.
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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.
Continue reading Attorney from Closter Sentenced to Prison for $3.3 Million Wire Fraud
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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.
Continue reading Closter Welcomes One of Bergen County’s Youngest School Board Members
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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 NJ, a Closter New Jersey business owner is facing allegations of constructing an explosive device and placing it at a residence in Westchester County.
Continue reading Closter Business Owner Allegedly Sent Bomb to Intimidate a Business Associate
