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Lyndhurst Resident Charged with Arson at Multi-family Apartment Building

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 42-year-old ALEXANDER PLUCHINO of Lyndhurst, NJ, on charges of aggravated arson, arson, risk of widespread injury or damage, criminal mischief, and failure to control or report a fire. 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 Lyndhurst Police Department, under the direction of Chief Richard Jarvis.

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Heartbreak in Lyndhurst: Motorcyclist Killed During 9/11 Charity Ride

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Lyndhurst NJ, a tragic accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist during a 9/11 charity ride in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, on September 9, 2025, casting a somber shadow over an event meant to honor the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. The Lyndhurst Police Department is investigating the incident, which occurred on Ridge Road, as the community mourns the loss. Here’s what we know about this devastating event and its impact. Stay updated with the latest developments here.

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Dallas Man Accused of Snapchat Sextortion of Bergen County Child and Adult, Prosecutors Say

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Lyndhurst, NJ — A Dallas man has been charged with multiple crimes after allegedly meeting a Bergen County child and an adult on Snapchat and coercing them into sending sexually explicit photos and videos, authorities announced.

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WWII-Era Artillery Shell Pulled from Passaic River in Lyndhurst

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LYNDHURST, NJ — a casual day of magnet fishing turned into a remarkable discovery on June 26, when a man pulled a World War II-era artillery shell from the Passaic River near the De Jessa Bridge, which connects Lyndhurst and Nutley.

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Fired Lyndhurst Police Sergeant Reinstated After Appeals Court Rules Termination Was “Shocking to Fairness”

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LYNDHURST, NJ — A New Jersey state appeals court has upheld a Bergen County Superior Court decision to reinstate a fired Lyndhurst police sergeant, finding that his termination was excessive and “shocking to one’s sense of fairness.”

The ruling, issued June 9, 2025, affirms the February 2024 decision by Superior Court Judge Christine Farrington, who ordered that Sgt. Richard Pizzuti be reinstated with back pay and instead face a 21-day unpaid suspension.

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Heroic Rescues in Lyndhurst: Tragic House Fire Leaves One Dead, Several Displaced

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Lyndhurst NJ, early Thursday morning, a devastating house fire broke out in a multi-family home on Jay Avenue in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, prompting a swift response from local firefighters and police. While the blaze resulted in tragic loss and injury, it also showcased the bravery and teamwork of first responders who carried out multiple daring rescues.

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Chris Musto Announces Candidacy for New Jersey’s 36th Legislative District

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Lyndhurst NJ, Chris Musto a recently retired Homeland Security executive and long-time resident of New Jersey’s 36th Legislative District, announced today that he is running for the New Jersey General Assembly.

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Kearny Man Charged in Fatal Lyndhurst Hit and Run

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 29-year-old STEVEEN G. NOVILLO-CABRERA of Kearny, on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident. 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 Lyndhurst Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Jarvis.

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Drug Dealer Charged with the Drug Induced Death of Lyndhurst Man

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALBERTO DELGADO (DOB: 05/17/1980; married; unemployed) of 49 Glenwood Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ for strict liability in a drug-induced death and drug distribution-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Lyndhurst Police Department under the direction of Chief Richard Jarvis, Jr.

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Chief Executive Officer Charged in $35 Million Fraud to Sell Prohibited Security Cameras and Equipment to Local Police Agencies

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Lyndhurst NJ, The chief executive officer of a Lyndhurst, New Jersey, company was charged with falsely representing to law enforcement customers that the security cameras and equipment he sold were compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Bergen Realtor Wins 2023 Realtor-Associate of the Year

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Lyndhurst NJ, New Jersey Realtors named Judith Moriarty of Trenton as 2023 Realtor of the Year and Bruno Mele of Lyndhurst as 2023 Realtor-Associate of the Year during the annual New Jersey Realtors Awards Ceremony at the Triple Play Realtor Convention & Trade Expo.

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Bergen Community College to Open Innovation Center in Lyndhurst

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen Community College will hold a Ribbon-cutting event celebrating the opening of the Innovation Center at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands. On Wednesday, November 29, 10 a.m. At Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, 1280 Wall Street West, Second Floor, Lyndhurst.

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NJ Medieval Times Employees Appeal to National Labor Relations Board in Ongoing Joust with Union Officials

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Lyndhurst NJ, Artemisia Morley, a cast member at the Lyndhurst, NJ, location of Medieval Times, has submitted a Request for Review to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Washington, D.C., defending her and her coworkers’ right to vote unwanted officials of the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) union out of the workplace. Morley is receiving free legal representation from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys.

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The Bergen County Audubon Society will Host its Annual Butterfly Day on Sunday July 23rd  at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst

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Lyndhurst NJ, the Bergen County Audubon Society, will host its annual Butterfly Day in collaboration with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority on Sunday July 23rd  at DeKorte Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free.

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Lyndhurst Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Arson After 21 Hour Flamethrower Standoff with Bergen SWAT

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Lyndhurst NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on May 15, 2023, ROBERT CONDIT of Lyndhurst, NJ pled guilty to aggravated assault and aggravated arson in connection with a 21-hour standoff that began on May 3, 2022.

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