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Englewood NJ, an Englewood man was sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to illegally obtain over $570,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.
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Englewood NJ, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about potential exposure associated with a confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to stay up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.
Continue reading Measles Case Reported at Englewood Hospital Emergency Department
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 61-year-old TYRONE A. PRIOLEAU of Englewood, NJ on charges of attempted murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, certain persons not to possess firearms, aggravated assault, and obstruction. 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.
Continue reading Englewood Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges of Two Englewood Residents
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Englewood NJ, Dick Button, a New Jersey native and two-time Olympic gold medalist, passed away on Thursday at the age of 95 in North Salem, N.Y., his daughter confirmed to The Washington Post. Button was not only a pioneer in competitive figure skating but also a revolutionary voice in sports broadcasting, shaping the way the world viewed the sport for decades.
Continue reading Remembering Dick Button: The Legendary Figure Skater Who Transformed the Sport
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 26-year-old DENZIL BAILEY, 31-year-old IQUWANN QUICK, 34-year-old DWIGHT STEPHENSON, and 27-year-old OSARUMWENSE UZAMERE, all of Queens, NY, on various charges related to an armed robbery and shooting incident. 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.
Continue reading Four New York Men Charged in Armed Parking Garage Robbery and Shooting in Englewood
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old FARHA F. SHARIF of Newark, NJ; and additional charges brought against 22-year-old ALTAMIR L. THORNTON of Newark, NJ; and 22-year-old RAHIEM A. MALDONADO of Newark, NJ in connection with an armed robbery investigation. The arrest and additional charges are the result of a continuing 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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Englewood NJ, in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, terror attack in Israel, a Bergen County community has found a powerful way to honor the victims and bring light to Hanukkah.
On Thursday evening, members of the Englewood and Tenafly Jewish communities gathered near the Englewood Municipal Building to dedicate a special menorah. This 5-foot-tall menorah, made from ceramic shards of pottery destroyed in the attack, commemorates Israeli artist Bilha Yinon and 18 of her neighbors who lost their lives in the massacre near Gaza.
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Englewood NJ, the Englewood Fire Department’s 1st Platoon members are actively addressing a significant vehicle crash into a structure at the intersection of Lafayette Place and Englewood Avenue. The incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 21, prompted a full platoon recall to manage the scene effectively.
Continue reading Englewood Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Crash Into Local Church
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Englewood NJ, last seen Tuesday 11/19/24 at 4pm wearing a green jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. Currently has longer blonde hair as pictured. He is know to frequent the Englewood business area.
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced additional charges against 37-year-old MIGUEL A. CHIMBO-ORELLANA of Queens, NY. These latest 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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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the arrest of 37-year-old MIGUEL A. CHIMBO-ORELLANA of Queens, NY on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, witness tampering, criminal restraint, terroristic threats, and contempt of court. 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.
Continue reading Queens Man Charged with Kidnapping ,Terrorizing and Sexual Assault of Englewood Man
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Englewood NJ, Funeral services are set to take place in early September for Carmela Polimeni, a 92-year-old North Jersey woman whose body remained unclaimed after her death last month. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the community, Polimeni will be laid to rest with dignity.
Continue reading Community Rallies to Ensure Proper Burial for 92-Year-Old North Jersey Woman
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Englewood NJ, The family of Carmela Polimeni, a 92-year-old Bergen County resident whose body has remained unclaimed since her death last month, has until this weekend to arrange her funeral before a local funeral home steps in. Polimeni passed away on July 17 at the CareOne at Cresskill nursing facility, and Eternity Funeral Services in Englewood has been trying to locate her relatives since then.
Continue reading Time Running Out for Family to Claim Body of Bergen County Woman
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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 40-year-old DAVID PERSAUD of Woodbridge, VA on charges of sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Englewood Police Department under the direction of Chief Thomas Greeley.
Continue reading Virginia Man Charged with Multiple Sexual Assaults on Englewood Preteen
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A tragic collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Englewood on Tuesday evening resulted in the death of an 18-year-old woman, officials reported.
Continue reading Englewood Motorcycle Crash Leaves 18-Year-Old Woman Dead
