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Man Charged With Hindering Police Investigation of Englewood Gangland Style Murder in 2024

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Suspect Assisted Escape from the area by driving Murder Suspect to the border of the United States and Mexico

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Englewwood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 34-year-old JORLYN PAULINO of New York, NY, for hindering a homicide investigation, which occurred in 2023 in Englewood, NJ. This latest arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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High-End Consignment Crime: Duo Charged for Bold Daylight Theft in Englewood

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$28K Designer Haul: Masked Thieves Busted After Bold Englewood Consignment Heist

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Englewood NJ, a high-stakes luxury theft in the heart of Bergen County ended in handcuffs just hours after the crime.

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, a Newark man and an Irvington woman allegedly targeted The Hangout, a popular high-end consignment shop located at 8 North Dean Street in Englewood. The duo walked away with a staggering $28,000 worth of designer handbags, sparking a rapid multi-agency manhunt across North Jersey.

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Englewood Shooting: Local Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Sunday Attack

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Sunday Shooting in Englewood: Victim Hospitalized, Suspect in Bergen County Jail

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Englerwood NJ, a violent weekend encounter in Englewood has led to the arrest of a local resident now facing a litany of felony charges, including attempted murder.

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North Jersey Healthcare Shakeup: Englewood Health Officially Joins RWJBarnabas System

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Healthcare Powerhouse: Englewood Health Officially Joins RWJBarnabas Health in Landmark Merger

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Englewood NJ, in a move that will reshape the medical landscape of Northern New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health officially signed a definitive agreement on January 5, 2026, to merge their systems.

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Disability Discrimination at the Altar: Man with Autism Sues After Being Barred from Father’s Bergen County Funeral

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“Conduct So Outrageous”: Lawsuit Claims Man with Autism Was Taunted and Barred from WWII Veteran Father’s Funeral, Causing Severe Distress

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Englewood NJ, a Day of Grief Turns to Discrimination in Englewood. A heartbreaking civil rights and discrimination lawsuit was filed on December 4, 2024, alleging that a man with autism was subjected to verbal abuse and restricted from attending his own father’s funeral at Community Baptist Church on First Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

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60 Year Old Englewood Man Charged with Sexual Assault of A Child and Hindering that Investigation

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The Child was Assualted in Englewood on More than One Occasions

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 60-year-old MAURO ALVES-RIBEIRO of Englewood, NJ on charges of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and hindering an investigation. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Deputy Chief Jeff Angermeyer, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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Sergeant with the Jersey City Police Department Arrested For Sexual Assualt of Englewood Juvenile

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 44-year-old ANDREW LABRUNO of Dumont, NJ (employed as a Sergeant with the Jersey City Police Department) on charges of aggravated sexual assault, 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 Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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THE ELISABETH MORROW SCHOOL IN ENGLEWOOD, N.J., EARNS SELECT STATUS FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD

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Marek Beck, Ph.D., Head of School, officially accepted the resolution on behalf of the school. The ceremony included the reading of a resolution recognizing the school’s consistently high performance, validating the quality of its educational model. Dr. Beck shown with the award with students celebrating the prestigious award.

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Englewood, NJ – The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2025 National Blue Ribbon School award, placing it among the nation’s most academically distinguished institutions. After successfully completing the rigorous federal application process, the school was officially notified of its selection by the U.S. Department of Education. Notably, EMS is one of only two private schools in the state of New Jersey to receive this prestigious recognition, cementing its place as a leader in independent education.

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Elisabeth Morrow School Dedicates Ostfeld Community Field and Invites Local Groups to Play 

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(left to right) Trustee Candace Gonzalez ’94, Board of Trustees President Elizabeth Gabbay ’93, Mayor of Englewood Michael Wildes, former trustee Jennifer Maxfield Ostfeld, Scott Ostfeld, PA president Jasleen Batra, trustee Lauren Apgar, Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer Hanita Walia, Board of Trustees First Vice President Simona Korik-Barrett, O.D., trustee Alfonso Waller, M.D., and Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., posing together after the unveiling of the new sign for the Ostfeld Community Field on The Elisabeth Morrow School campus in Englewood.

Englewood’s Elisabeth Morrow School Commits to Making Renovated Campus Field a True Hub for All of Bergen County

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Englewood, NJ – The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is strengthening its commitment to local partnership by dedicating its main athletic space as the Ostfeld Community Field. Following a generous gift from the Ostfeld Family, the field is set to become much more than just a campus asset—it’s poised to be a resource for the entire community.

The official Ostfeld Community Field Naming Dedication took place during the annual EMS Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

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Jersey City Man Busted for Self-inflicted Gun Shot Wounds at Englewood Hospital

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old JOEL GALVIS of Jersey City, NJ on weapons-related offenses in Englewood, NJ. These charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Englewood Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.

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School Safety Alert: Police Nab Man With Knife Posing as Federal Agent in Englewood

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Man With a Knife Arrested After Posing as a Federal Agent Near Englewood School

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Englewood NJ, a tense situation was diffused in Englewood, New Jersey, on Friday after a man was arrested near a local school, having claimed to be a federal agent. The incident, which was swiftly handled by law enforcement, highlights the critical importance of school security and a rapid police response.

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Englewood Hospital Surgeon Resigns Amid Controversy Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Englewood Hospital Surgeon Resigns Amid Fury Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Englewood NJ, a firestorm of controversy at Englewood Health has come to a head with the resignation of a surgeon who was accused of celebrating the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. The hospital confirmed on September 15 that it has accepted the resignation of Dr. Matthew Jung following a thorough investigation into the incident.

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NJ Nurse Sues Hospital After Alleging She Was Punished for Reporting Doctor’s Vile Comments

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NJ Nurse Alleges Suspension After Reporting Doctor Who ‘Cheered’ Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

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Englewood NJ, A recent lawsuit filed in Bergen County, New Jersey, has brought to light a contentious incident at Englewood Health, sparking a debate about professional conduct, freedom of speech, and accountability in the workplace.

The lawsuit was filed by Lexi Kuenzle, a nurse who claims she was wrongly suspended without pay after confronting a surgeon, Dr. Matthew Jung, for his alleged comments regarding the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.

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Englewood & Tenafly Residents Urged to Watch for Deer Tangled in Netting and Planter Material

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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Officials are asking residents in Englewood and Tenafly to keep an eye out for a white-tailed deer caught in netting and plastic planter material, after multiple sightings in the area.

Englewood Councilwoman Lisa Wisotsky shared in a Facebook post on Aug. 20 that the Englewood Health Officer contacted Bergen County Animal Control and the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, both of which are aware of the tangled deer.

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Four-Alarm Fire Erupts in Englewood Apartment Building, Displaces Residents — No Injuries Reported

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ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A massive four-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a three-story brick apartment building at 81 Grand Avenue, drawing emergency response units from multiple neighboring towns and forcing the evacuation of residents.

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