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Liberty State Park in Jersey City (NJ) Voted America’s 13th Favorite Landmark for a Marriage Proposal

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  • Survey identifies the top 250 most iconic landmarks for a marriage proposal family vacation destinations this summer. 
  • Lambert Castle (Paterson), Ortley Beach Boardwalk (Toms River), Menlo Park Mall Rooftop Garden (Woodbridge Township) and Lake Carasaljo (Lakewood Township) also included.
  • Infographic revealing America’s top 250 most iconic spots for picture-perfect proposals.

Few settings are as magical and memorable as iconic landmarks when it comes to cinematic marriage proposals. Central Park in New York City, for example, has been the backdrop for countless on-screen declarations of love – remember when Patrick Dempsey’s character planned his proposal in “Enchanted”? Similarly, the glamor and elegance of Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue added an undeniable charm to Reese Witherspoon’s engagement scene in “Sweet Home Alabama”. Not to forget, the stunning Eiffel Tower replica at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel has seen Edward Norton profess his love to Drew Barrymore in “Everybody Says I Love You”.

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New Jersey Transit Police Officer Renders life Saving Aid at Severe Crash⁣⁣ on Route 21 in Newark

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Newark NJ, On Wednesday, July 12, NJTPD K9 Officer Michael Brown was traveling north on Route 21 in Newark. He saw a violent motorcycle accident unfold. The motorcycle’s operator was ultimately thrown over a guardrail. The operator was severely injured and suffered a large, traumatic chest wound. His rib cage and vital organs were exposed, and he showed signs of a collapsed lung. Officer Brown knew the man would perish without intervention.⁣⁣

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911 Call Claiming a Women was Dumping a Child into the Passaic River Triggers a Massive Multi-agency Search

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Paterson NJ, a 911 telephone call received by the Paterson Police Department from an individual who witnessed a woman dumping a child strapped in a car seat into the Passaic River triggered a massive multi-agency search on Monday morning, 07/17. Water, air (drone), and land searches were conducted for over one (1) hour before they were terminated after the witness’ account was not able to be verified. The search included , Fair Lawn Police Department,  Elmwood Park Police, Elmwood Park Fire Dept, NJ Paterson Police Department, Paterson Fire Department ,Fair Lawn Rescue Squad, Fair Lawn Fire Department, Fair Lawn Fire Company #4 ,Fair Lawn Fire Company #3, Fair Lawn Fire Company 2 ,and Passaic County Sheriff’s Office.

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New Jersey Cybersecurity Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty to a Second Set of 15 Year old Sexual Assaults in Boston

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Weehawken NJ, a New Jersey lawyer already charged in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood about 15 years ago pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new charges stemming from sexual assaults in another area of the city that occurred at nearly the same time.

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BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP’S EFFORT TO PROTECT RESIDENTS’ EMAILS TO BE HEARD BY THE NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT

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Bridgewater NJ, following the Township’s recent victory in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court, Rise Against Hate’s has made the decision to petition the case to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The Supreme Court accepted the petition and a court date is now pending.

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Passaic County Husband and Wife Sentenced for Sex Trafficking

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Paterson NJ,  a husband and wife from Passaic County, New Jersey, have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a sex trafficking scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today.

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Sayreville Teen Admits Threatening to Attack Synagogue

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Sayreville NJ, A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man today admitted transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Governor Murphy Signs Joint Resolution Establishing July 5th as Larry Doby Day

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Paterson NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a joint resolution (AJR221) designating July 5th of each year as Larry Doby Day. This day of recognition honors the incredible legacy of Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Doby, a pioneer in the desegregation of professional baseball in the United States.

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Yankees Players Hold Baseball Clinic at Paterson’s Historic Hinchliffe Stadium

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Paterson NJ, some New York Yankees were on hand at Paterson’s historic Hinchliffe Stadium on Wednesday holding a baseball clinic for some kids in the city. The event was part of the Yankees’ HOPE Week initiative. It coincided with the 76th anniversary of Paterson native Larry Doby breaking the American League color barrier.

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Paterson School Bus Company Operator Indicted Again for Allegedly Continuing to Use Unqualified Drivers and Failing to Pay Tolls

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Paterson NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a new indictment against Shelim Khalique, the operator of a pair of Paterson school bus companies who had been previously indicted in June 2020 for allegedly using unqualified drivers to operate school buses and misleading public-school districts. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the state grand jury returned a superseding indictment in the case that includes charges stemming from the role that Khalique, 53, of Wayne, played in continuing to operate school buses in Paterson, and elsewhere, with unqualified drivers — even after his original indictment — through another company.  The superseding indictment adds a new count of second-degree theft of services stemming from tens of thousands of dollars in outstanding tolls those buses allegedly racked up with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Leave Extra Travel Time During the five-day July Fourth Holiday Travel Period

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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey strongly encourages travelers by air, rail and road to allot additional travel time during the five-day July Fourth holiday travel period, when more than 5.3 million passengers are expected to use its facilities.

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Hawthorne Police Department and the Passaic County Prosecutor are Looking for a Truck Involved in a Fatal Hit and Run

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Hawthorne NJ, the Hawthorne Police Department is seeking the public’s help. We are looking for this 2004 Ford F-150 bearing NJ registration W73MCN. This vehicle struck and killed a Hawthorne resident last evening and then fled the scene. If you see the vehicle or have any information please contact us at 973-427-1800.

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Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House to Host 5th Anniversary Celebration

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Newark NJ,  The Mercy House of Newark — a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office — will commemorate five years of providing food, clothing, and other essentials to those in need with an anniversary celebration on Friday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 620 Clinton Ave.

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Four Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Hits Officers, Crashes into Homeland Security Agent’s Car While Attempting to Elude Police in Newark

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Newark NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that four defendants were arrested and charged after they tried to flee from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Newark, resulting in several collisions as well as injuries to three officers and one of the suspects.

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New Jersey State Police Helicopter Rescues Two Clifton Firefighters from Passaic River

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Clifton NJ, a New Jersey State Police helicopter rescued two (2) City of Clifton firefighters from a small rescue boat after the boat accidentally floated over the Dundee Dam while attempting to rescue several construction workers whose boat became stuck on top of the same dam. The incident unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, 06/28, and brought emergency services resources from multiple municipalities in Bergen & Passaic Counties. Firefighters from Elmwood Park and Garfield deployed boats into the Passaic River and rescued the stranded construction workers and one (1) Clifton firefighter, but the two (2) other Clifton firefighters were stuck until the helicopter arrived. No serious injures were reported in connection with the incident.

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