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Stern and Bow in Closter Hosts Four-Day Oyster Extravaganza in Honor of National Oyster Day

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Closter NJ, Stern and Bow, the renowned seafood-centric restaurant known for its daily  celebration of oysters, is thrilled to announce a four-day long oyster extravaganza in honor of National Oyster  Day, which is August 5. From Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, and resuming on Tuesday, August 6, 2024  (with a break on Monday when the restaurant is closed), guests can indulge in a variety of delicious oyster  dishes, and enjoy half price raw oysters, wine and martinis during Happy Hour from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.  

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Closter Business Owner Allegedly Sent Bomb to Intimidate a Business Associate

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Closter NJ, a Closter New Jersey business owner is facing allegations of constructing an explosive device and placing it at a residence in Westchester County.

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Juvenile Charged in Closter Tesla Crash That Left Three Seriously Injured

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a Bergen County JUVENILE on a charge of assault by auto. The arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief John McTigue.

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Hackensack Man Charged for Allegedly Fleeing the Scene after Striking a 75 year old Pedestrian in Closter

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Closter NJ, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the area of Durie Avenue and Legion Place in Closter, NJ, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Closter Police Department under the direction of Chief Jack McTigue.

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Six Harmon Stores in Bergen County to Close

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Paramus NJ, Bed Bath and Beyond is shutting down all of its Harmon stores , just weeks after announcing a possible bankruptcy filing. The company confirmed plans to shutter its last 50 Harmon Face Values stores across the country. Exact dates for store closings have yet to be announced.

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Closter Women Goes Missing After Leaving Target in Closter Plaza

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Closter NJ, the Closter Police Department and the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department are attempting to locate the below pictured party, Ms. Adriana Garlicki. She was last seen leaving Target in Closter Plaza at about 1pm yesterday, Wednesday, 12/21/2022.

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Academy of the Holy Angels Violinist Performs in Hawaii, Earns Lead Role in NY Youth Symphony

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Demarest NJ, Faith Youn’s expert musicianship and abiding love for playing her violin regularly earn her invitations to perform in thrilling venues. This summer, she traveled to Hawaii to take part in the Pacific Music Institute run by the Hawaii Youth Symphony and National Orchestral Institute + Festival.

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Closter Man Arrested on Charges of Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Closter NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of JOHN S. SOH (DOB: 3/25/1996; single; student) of 32 Brodil Court, Closter, NJ on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Closter Police Department reported a Bear Sighting

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Closter NJ , Closter Police Department reported a Bear sighting on Friday May 27th . Please be advised that a black bear was spotted on Dana Place this morning. NJ Fish and Wildlife was notified. They advised us that residents should make sure garbage is secured, bird seed is brought in, to keep an eye on pets and keep garages shut. Please see attached link from NJ department of Fish and wildlife for more facts and tips on Black bears.

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Stern and Bow in Closter Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Dinner Menu

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Closter NJ, Stern and Bow in Closter is excited to announce its second  anniversary, September 23, 2021. The American eatery which serves eclectic, regional dishes, accented with  seafood specialties, is marking its second year on the Bergen County dining scene with a new dinner menu.  Continue reading Stern and Bow in Closter Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Dinner Menu

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The Rash of Key Fob Assisted Car Thefts Continues in Closter

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Closter NJ, on September 15th ,Closter Police Department reported that yet again, we had TWO more motor vehicles stolen last night. As long as the criminals are successful in stealing cars in Closter and the Northern Valley area they will continually come here. They will continually drive around our neighborhoods during the overnight hours and look for vehicles with the key fob inside. It is becoming increasingly more dangerous for the residents and local law enforcement if we all don’t lock our doors and take our key fob inside. If you have trouble remembering, set a reminder on your phone and again day later another stolen vehicle  with the key fob inside.

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German Shepherds Being Mysteriously Dumped Throughout Northern North Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, the Bergen County SPCA is reporting that in the past week, at least 8 German Shepherd dogs, thought to be related, have been abandoned throughout northern New Jersey. One such dog is Shelby, rescued by RBARI this past week after being tracked for days in Closter, then trapped by Buddah Dog Rescue and Recovery. Two other shepherds were rescued while running on the Palisades Parkway in Alpine, four more were found in Woodland Park, and one was found abandoned in Wayne. There are reports of sightings of at least 3 others possibly connected. None of the dogs have collars, tags or microchips, and all are very frightened, suspected to be the victims of backyard breeding.

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Bergen County Man Admits Producing Phony Massage Therapy Training Certificates For Prostitution Businesses

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June 15,2018

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Closter NJ,  A Closter, New Jersey, man today admitted producing and selling fraudulent massage therapy training certificates for use in various New Jersey massage parlors that engaged in prostitution, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Naresh Rane, 64, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson to Count 1 of an indictment charging him with knowingly and intentionally using and causing the use of facilities in interstate commerce to promote, manage, establish, carry on, and facilitate the business of prostitution in violation of New Jersey law.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
Rane owned and operated Axiom Healthcare Academy, which purported to provide classes in massage therapy training. Rane held himself out as a businessman who, for a fee that ranged from $1,000 to $2,600, could provide massage therapy training certificates to anyone who wished to obtain a massage license without the required training. Rane was also willing to provide phony transcripts listing classes and grades.
Between November 2013 and March 2014, Rane provided 10 fraudulent massage therapy training certificates and transcripts to a former Westwood, New Jersey, councilman who then gave them to prostitutes working in different massage parlors located in Union, Passaic, Hudson and Middlesex Counties. Rane admitted today that he knew the documents he was producing and selling were used to disguise prostitution activities as legitimate massage services.
The charge to which Rane pleaded guilty carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2018.
U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gregory W. Ehrie in Newark, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.
The government is represented by Senior Litigation Counsel Mark J. McCarren of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Special Prosecutions Division in Newark.

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Temple Beth Or of Washington Twp. to Merge with Temple Beth El of Northern Valley, in Closter

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June 8,2018

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Washington Twp NJ, So ex council candidate Alexandra Harwin’s husband Rabbi Noah Fabricant may soon be without a job? This may explain quite a bit. According to Temple Beth Or ‘s website on  ” 11/2/2017: As announced during the High Holy Days, we (Temple Beth Or)  have signed a Letter of Intent with Temple Beth El of Northern Valley, in Closter, to take actions towards the merging of our two congregations to create a single Jewish community in a new location under a new name. Since then, we have made a significant amount of progress.”

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