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Lyndhurst NJ, An urgent search is underway across New Jersey and New York City for a 29-year-old Bergen County man who vanished without his phone or wallet.
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LYNDHURST, NJ – New details have emerged regarding a heavy police presence and subsequent death investigation that took place on Lake Avenue last Thursday. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella released an update clarifying the events surrounding the death of 38-year-old Brendan R. Trivisonno.
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Lyndhurst NJ, Residents in Lyndhurst, NJ, experienced a tense morning on Thursday as a heavy police presence and a SWAT activation led to a multi-hour shelter-in-place order. While the order has since been lifted, an active investigation continues into the incident that left one man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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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 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.
Continue reading Lyndhurst Police Track Down Suspect in Deadly Mount Laurel E-Bike Hit-and-Run
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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.
Continue reading 2026 Festival Celebrates Miraculous Bald Eagle Comeback
photos courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco
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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 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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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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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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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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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.
Photo credit to James Wood, SR and News 12 New Jersey
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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.
Continue reading Heroic Rescues in Lyndhurst: Tragic House Fire Leaves One Dead, Several Displaced
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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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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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