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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County resident Tommy Manzo, known for his appearances on the reality show Real Housewives of New Jersey, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Tuesday for hiring a Lucchese crime family member to assault his ex-wife’s boyfriend, according to federal officials.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, a Franklin Lakes man was charged with burglary and attempted motor vehicle theft following an incident on September 26, police said.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Man Charged with Burglary and Attempted Vehicle Theft
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Franklin Lakes NJ, in a Friday night showdown in the Super Football Conference, Ridgewood found themselves down 10-0 at halftime against Ramapo. But instead of relying on tactical adjustments, the Maroons turned inward. Senior running back Colin Burns took that challenge to heart, leading his team to a thrilling 29-17 victory with three second-half touchdowns.
Continue reading Ridgewood Rallies for Comeback Victory Over Ramapo
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Oakland NJ , the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District school board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday to introduce its third candidate for superintendent — Shauna DeMarco.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills School District Again Names a New Superintendent
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Scott Lieberman of Franklin Lakes, who is accused of causing the death of 92-year-old Albert Schnellbacher in a 2022 car crash, now faces a civil lawsuit. Indicted on vehicular homicide charges in March 2023, Lieberman had previously been charged with reckless manslaughter in October 2022. The incident involved Lieberman’s Ferrari Competizione striking Schnellbacher’s Chevy Equinox as the elderly man was turning left on Windsor Road from Briarcliff Road in Teaneck. Allegations against Lieberman include driving recklessly, crossing the yellow line, and speeding. He was released with conditions on October 6, 2022.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Man Faces Civil Suit Following Fatal 2022 Car Crash
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas announced Thursday that the state is awarding more than $1 million in grants to Franklin Lakes Borough, Cedar Grove and Ridgewood to fund transportation projects.
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Wyckoff NJ, six schools in New Jersey, including four in North Jersey, have been recognized with National Schools to Watch designation for 2024, announced by the New Jersey Association for Middle Level Education.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARTIN S. FISHMAN (DOB: 02/24/1951; married; unemployed) of 954 Pines Terrace, Franklin Lakes, NJ on charges of misappropriating clients’ money, identity theft, and forgery. FISHMAN’S license to practice law is suspended in New Jersey and revoked in New York. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KEWIN SEPULVEDA (DOB: 06/17/1994; single; massage therapist) of 398 Sussex Street, Paterson, NJ on a charge of sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Franklin Lakes Police Department under the direction of Chief Mark McCombs.
Continue reading Massage Therapist Charged with Sexual Assault at Franklin Lakes Spa
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Franklin Lakes NJ, a Hebrew school in Bergen County, along with several synagogues and Jewish institutions across the U.S., was subjected to fake bomb threats on Sunday. This incident adds to the concerning trend of rising antisemitism observed since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.
Continue reading North Jersey Synagogues and Hebrew Schools, Targeted in Bomb Hoax
Continue reading FRANKLIN LAKES MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
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Oakland NJ, after an extended period of deliberation, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education finally reached a consensus on Thursday to initiate the process of hiring a new school superintendent by soliciting bids from search companies.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills board Finally Agrees on a Superintendent Search Firm
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Oakland NJ, The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District has seen another departure in its administrative team. Elizabeth McDermond, the district’s director of curriculum, has been hired by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education to become the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Her annual salary for this role is reported to be $175,000.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills School District Loses Director of Curriculum
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Franklin Lakes Nj, the borough of Franklin Lakes Planning Board approved an amendment declaring that an ordinance proposing the rezoning of the Cigna property is consistent with its master plan.
Continue reading Franklin Lakes Ok’s Rezoning of Cigna property
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Franklin Lakes NJ, the Lorrimer Sanctuary received a $1 million gift from the Winifred M. and George P. Pitkin Foundation to support a major renovation at the facility. The gift will help finance a $3 million new educational center and is among the largest in New Jersey Audubon’s history.
