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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the legendary Bendix Diner on Route 17, a cherished North Jersey landmark featured in films, TV shows, and music videos, is officially up for sale following its closure earlier this year due to sanitation and code violations.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a 16-year-old from Hasbrouck Heights has been arrested in connection with a violent stabbing that left an 18-year-old critically injured at a park in Lodi, police confirmed.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, a tragic four-vehicle crash on Route 17 south in Hasbrouck Heights claimed the life of Edwin B. Coreas, 30, of Bogota, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, according to officials.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old ROBERT WICHOWSKI and 28-year-old XIOMARA FRIAS-BARBOSA, both of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, for strict liability drug-induced death of another and drug offenses. These arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Hackensack Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Antista.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights claimed the life of one driver and left several others injured on Thursday evening, March 6, according to authorities.
The fatal accident occurred around 6:20 p.m. near Route 46 and Franklin Avenue, prompting road closures and detours that lasted for several hours.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 53-year-old RAYMOND M. CAREY of Hasbrouck Heights, on charges stemming from an attempted murder involving a crossbow in Saddle Brook, NJ. 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 Saddle Brook Police Department under the direction of Chief John Zotollo.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the beloved Bendix Diner, a historic landmark on NJ-17 in Hasbrouck Heights, faces an uncertain future after being shut down by the Health Department due to fire code violations. This unexpected closure has left both the owner, John Diakakis, and the community grappling with what lies ahead for the iconic establishment.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, the iconic Bendix Diner, a cherished landmark in Hasbrouck Heights since 1947, was forced to close its doors on Friday following health code violations. A notice from the Health Department, dated January 10, was posted on the diner’s front door, marking the establishment as “unsatisfactory.”
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Hasbrouck Heights firefighters demonstrated swift action Monday, December 30, when they rescued a driver trapped in a precariously tilted SUV after a crash on the Boulevard in front of Borough Hall.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, late last night, the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department faced a critical situation when a call came in reporting heavy smoke on the second floor of an apartment building on Charlton Avenue.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old JOSE M. SUMBA ASTUDILLO of Newark, NJ on charges related to a fatal motor vehicle crash. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rinke.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ABHISHEK VIJAYAKUMAR, 41, of Hasbrouck Heights, 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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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, around 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department responded to a serious four-vehicle accident at Route 46 and Collins, with reports of multiple people entrapped and injured. Chiefs 60, 61, and 62, along with Squad 1, Engine 2, and Engine 3, were dispatched to the scene.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, October 6th proved to be a hectic day for the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department, as they responded to several emergencies, including a tire change gone wrong and two significant car accidents.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old VINCENZO CARBONE of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by sexual contact, 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 Hasbrouck Heights Police Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rink.
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