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Cliffside Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor in Palisades Park

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Palisades Park NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 32-year-old WILMER HERNANDEZ-BARRERA of Cliffside Park, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Fairview Police Department under the direction of Chief Vincent Bellucci.

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Palisades Park Employee Terminated Amid Mold Concerns, Harassment Allegations

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Palisades Park NJ, without public discussion, a long-serving borough employee, Cindy Gardenier, was terminated during a council meeting on November 25. The decision came after Gardenier, who had been out of work since April 2023 due to health issues stemming from mold exposure in Borough Hall, raised workplace safety and harassment concerns.

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Palisades Park Investigates Possible Overpayment of Employee Vacation and Sick Time

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Palisades Park NJ, the Borough of Palisades Park is launching an investigation into potential overpayments of vacation and sick time to borough employees, raising new concerns about financial oversight. This follows a history of scrutiny, including a 2021 comptroller’s report that revealed significant taxpayer losses due to improper sick leave payouts.

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Palisades Park Moves Toward Accessory Dwelling Units Amid Affordable Housing Push

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Palisades Park NJ, Palisades Park is taking a significant step toward addressing the region’s affordability crisis by introducing a new ordinance to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for one- and two-family homes. This move comes in response to a court order requiring the borough to develop a comprehensive affordable housing plan.

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Palisades Park Faces 90-Day Deadline to Address Affordable Housing Needs

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Palisades Park NJ, in a recent decision, a judge ordered the Borough of Palisades Park to create a “comprehensive fair-share housing plan” and a revised land-use ordinance within 90 days. This decision comes after six “builder’s remedy” lawsuits filed by developers who sought to increase affordable housing options in the area. Judge Christine Farrington ruled that the borough’s current zoning ordinance does not adequately support the development of affordable housing, mandating that the borough take swift action.

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Palisades Park Police Investigate Home Burglary Interrupted by Waking Homeowner

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Palisades Park NJ, late on October 28, 2024, Palisades Park Police responded to an alarming call regarding a burglary in progress. Captain James Rotundo reported that at around 8:21 p.m., officers arrived at the scene to discover the home’s rear kitchen sliding door had been shattered by a flowerpot, providing the intruder a point of entry.

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Palisades Park Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child

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Palisades Park NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old PEDRO A. OSORIO-ESTRADA of Palisades Park, NJ on charges of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal sexual contact. 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 Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Officer-in-Charge James Rotundo.

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Former Palisades Park Clerk Files Lawsuit Alleging Harassment and Retaliation

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Palisades Park NJ, Gina Kim, the former Borough Clerk of Palisades Park, has filed a seven-count lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court, accusing Mayor Paul Kim and others of creating a hostile work environment, engaging in gender discrimination, and retaliating against her. The lawsuit stems from her 15-year tenure with the borough, including her role as Borough Clerk since 2015.

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Two Pedestrians Seriously Injured in Palisades Park After Being Hit by Car

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Palisades Park NJ, two pedestrians were hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Palisades Park on Sunday evening, according to local police.

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Palisades Park Police Left in Moldy Headquarters as Expensive Trailers Remain Unused

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Palisades Park NJ, nearly a year after a custom modular building was brought in to relocate Palisades Park police officers from their mold-infested headquarters, the multi-level trailer structure remains empty. The borough continues to pay for the unused trailers while officers work in unhealthy conditions, leading to mounting frustration among residents, the local police union, and borough officials.

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Second Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Palisades Park by Former Employee

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Palisades Park NJ, in a significant legal development, a second federal lawsuit has been filed against the borough of Palisades Park, its mayor, and three council members. Austin Ashley, a former deputy administrator and public works director, alleges retaliation and discrimination, marking a turbulent period for the borough’s administration.

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Palisades Park Child Care Worker Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old ANN ZHENG of Palisades Park, NJ on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. 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 Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Anthony Espino.

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Palisades Park Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 31-year-old JORGE ORREGO-GARCIA of Palisades Park, NJ on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Anthony Espino.

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Palisades Park Massage Therapist Charged with Sexual Assault

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of YOUNG UK HU (DOB: 12/24/1986; single; massage therapist) of Palisades Park, NJ on sexual assault charges. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck and the Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Anthony Espino.

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Multiple Police Agencies Take Down Armed Robbery Crew

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Palisades Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of KEVIN ULYSSES (DOB: 04/03/2004; unemployed) of 658 East 227th Street in the Bronx, New York; RAHQUAN BROOKS (DOB: 11/08/2003; unemployed; currently incarcerated in the State of New York); and two JUVENILES on charges related to multiple armed robberies in Bergen County, NJ. The arrests are the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck, the Ridgefield Park PoliMulti Ploces Agencies ce Department under the direction of Chief Joseph Rella, and the Palisades Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Anthony Espino.

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