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West Marine to Close 59 Stores in Major Restructuring Including 3 in New Jersey

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Boating Giant Sinks into Bankruptcy: West Marine Closing 59 Stores Worldwide (Full List & Liquidation Sales)

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Lodi NJ, The retail apocalypse has officially hit the open seas. West Marine, the premier Florida-based marine and outdoor outfitter, has formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

As part of a massive corporate restructuring effort, the company announced it will shut down 59 retail locations across 23 states. The sudden downsizing follows a perfect storm of mounting heavy debt, hyper-expensive commercial leases, and a significantly weakened consumer boating market.

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Lodi Ambulance Ordered to Reinstate Fired EMTs After “Illegal” Job Cuts

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially ruled against the Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad (LVARS)

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Lodi NJ, Is your 911 call in jeopardy? A major federal ruling has just sent shockwaves through Bergen County. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially ruled against the Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad (LVARS), finding that the agency broke federal law by firing its entire paid staff to avoid dealing with a union.

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Lodi Resident Arrested: Multi-Agency Cyber Investigation Uncovers Distribution of Illegal Material

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Bergen County Cyber Crimes Investigation Leads to Arrest of Lodi Man

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Lodi NJ, In a significant blow to the distribution of illegal digital content, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of a Lodi, NJ resident following a targeted internet investigation. On Friday, March 27, 2026, authorities took 55-year-old Paul D. McErlean into custody on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Bergen County Home Invasion: SWAT Team Arrests Suspect in Knifepoint Sexual Assault

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Court records for Tusha show a pattern of reported domestic violence for well over a year out of Passaic County

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Lodi NJ, A 27-year-old Passaic County man is behind bars today following a terrifying home invasion and knifepoint sexual assault in Bergen County. The arrest, involving a regional SWAT team, concludes an intensive investigation by local and county authorities.

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Masked Gunmen in Lodi: River Edge Resident Among 4 Arrested

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Violent “Marijuana Deal” Home Invasion

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Lodi NJ, a months-long investigation into a terrifying armed home invasion in Lodi, New Jersey, has culminated in the arrest of four individuals, including a resident of River Edge.

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$4.1 Million Deal: Bergen County Set to Acquire Historic Lodi Armory from New Jersey

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$4.1 Million Deal: Bergen County Set to Acquire Historic Lodi Armory from New Jersey

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Lodi NJ, The future of the Lodi Armory is crystallizing as Bergen County moves to finalize a $4.1 million purchase of the state-owned property. This strategic acquisition will transition the 4-acre facility from the State of New Jersey’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to Bergen County control, securing a key administrative and storage hub for local government operations.

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Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Crash Near Lodi Wawa; Investigation Underway

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Deadly Collision Claims Motorcyclist’s Life in Lodi, NJ

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Lodi NJ, a serious vehicular accident in Lodi, New Jersey, on Friday, November 8, resulted in the tragic death of a motorcyclist. The crash, which involved the motorcycle and another car, occurred on Essex Street directly in front of the local Wawa store around 3:00 p.m.

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DANGER ZONE! Falling Debris Shuts Down NJ MVC Lodi Inspection Station Indefinitely

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SHUTDOWN! Concrete Ceiling Debris Forces Immediate Closure of Key Bergen County MVC Inspection Station

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Ridgewood NJ, Attention North Jersey drivers! The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) has abruptly closed its vehicle inspection station in Lodi, Bergen County, after a serious safety incident involving falling debris from the ceiling.

The closure is temporary but indefinite, pending a full structural assessment and repair plan.

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Lodi Man Arrested After Shooting Into a Parked Car

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 52-year-old JAVIER E. TUFINO of Lodi, NJ on weapons-related offenses. 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 Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Lodi Man Arrested in Deadly Clifton Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Passenger, Prosecutors Say

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CLIFTON, NJ — September 3, 2025 — A Bergen County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal Clifton car crash that killed a 17-year-old passenger earlier this year, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Historic Passaic Avenue Bridge in Lodi Reopens After $3.8M Upgrade

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LODI, NJ — After more than a year of closure, the Passaic Avenue Bridge in Lodi has officially reopened following a $3.8 million reconstruction project that modernized the 121-year-old span while preserving its critical role in the community.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Fatal Landlord Tent Shooting in Lodi

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces updated information regarding the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Garibaldi Avenue in Lodi, NJ. This joint investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Paterson Pair Charged with Carjacking in Lodi

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Lodi NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 18-year-old DAVON WHITE of Paterson, NJ and a 17-year-old juvenile from Passaic County, NJ on charges stemming from a carjacking incident that occurred in Lodi, NJ. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, and the Lodi Police Department, under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.

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Former Lodi Teacher Has Teaching License Revoked After Child Endangerment Conviction

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Lodi NJ, a former Lodi public school teacher, Stephanie Carafa, officially had her teaching license revoked in April after pleading guilty in October 2024 to endangering the welfare of a child — a second-degree crime stemming from an inappropriate incident with a student in 2018.

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Lodi Teen Killed in High-Speed Crash on Route 46 Near Paterson-Clifton Border

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Passenger Identified as Victim in Tragic Accident

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Lodi NJ, a 17-year-old high school senior from Lodi was killed in a high-speed crash on March 2 near the intersection of Crooks and Lakeview Avenues, according to law enforcement sources. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the victim was a passenger, not the driver.

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