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Lyndhurst Krauszer’s Sells Massive $7 Million Cash 4 Life Ticket

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Lucky Lyndhurst! $7M Cash 4 Life Jackpot Ticket Sold at Local Krauszer’s

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Lyndhurst NJ, Someone in Bergen County is waking up a lot richer today. The New Jersey Lottery has confirmed that a life-changing $7 million Cash 4 Life jackpot ticket was sold for the Thursday, February 19, drawing.

The lucky winner successfully matched all five white balls and the elusive Cash Ball to secure the top prize: $1,000 a day for life.

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Lyndhurst Police Track Down Suspect in Deadly Mount Laurel E-Bike Hit-and-Run

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California Man Arrested in Bergen County for Fatal New Year’s Week Hit-and-Run

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Lyndhurst NJ, a multi-county investigation has ended in the arrest of a 40-year-old California man following a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of an e-bike rider in Mount Laurel. Thair Maroki was taken into custody in Bergen County on New Year’s Day, nearly four days after the deadly collision.

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2026 Festival Celebrates Miraculous Bald Eagle Comeback

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Where to See Bald Eagles in North Jersey

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Lyndhurst NJ, Looking for a majestic way to kick off the New Year? There is no symbol more powerful than the Bald Eagle, and in North Jersey, these iconic raptors are staging a historic return.

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Bocce Battle Royale: Team Bergen Competes at 15th Annual County Tournament!

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Joins Commissioners for Fun-Filled Weekend at Lyndhurst’s Riverside Park South

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Lyndhurst, NJ – The spirit of friendly competition was alive and rolling this past weekend as Bergen County’s 15th Annual Bocce Tournament returned to its traditional home at Riverside Park South in Lyndhurst, NJ. The event brought together community members, local officials, and bocce enthusiasts for a beloved county tradition.

Leading the charge for the official “Team Bergen” was Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, who expressed how much he enjoyed participating alongside the County Commissioners. “Had a great time attending Bergen County’s 15th Annual Bocce Tournament,” Tedesco commented, emphasizing the importance of continuing this great local event.

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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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Fatal Crash Overshadows 9/11 Memorial Event in Lyndhurst

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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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