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HUMC: Student Athletes Returning to Training and Competition Following COVID-19

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Hackensack NJ, Join Hackensack University Medical Center for a free webinar on Student Athletes: Returning to Training and Competition Following COVID-19 on August 4 at 6:30 p.m.
As student athletes begin returning to sports following COVID-19 restrictions, it’s important to resume activity in a way that maintains wellness and avoids injury.
Register online at or call 1-800-560-9990.

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Running Errands? Getting a Haircut? Look For These Safety Measures

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Ridgewood  NJ, Now that New Jersey is moving along in its multi-stage plan to reopen the state’s economy after months of shut downs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many more opportunities for you to get out and about. But that doesn’t mean that you should forget about all of the important safety measures you’ve been taking: It’s still important to wear a face covering and practice social distancing, to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in your community.

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Monday Morning Crash Blocks Garden State Parkway Exit Ramp to Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, A rolled over truck blocked the exit ramp from the Garden State Parkway southbound to Route 17 southbound in Paramus during rush hour on Monday morning, 07/06. The truck’s driver self extricated prior to the arrival of emergency responders. Injuries were reported to be non life threatening in nature; one (1) person was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. Paramus Police, Paramus Fire Department, and Paramus EMS assisted NJ State Police Bloomfield Barracks troopers at the scene. The truck appeared to have been larger than the Parkway’s current weight limit for commercial vehicles; police at the scene did not say whether any summonses would be issued to the driver.

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RHS sophomore creates”nurse purse” for local nurses

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Ridgewood NJ, RHS sophomore Ani Martirossian created an essential “nurse purse” for local nurses who are serving on the front lines. Each nurse purse contains crucial health and beauty products that can be used on the go. To date, they have delivered over 500 bags to four local hospitals: The Valley Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, and Hackensack University Medical Center.

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RIDGEWOOD RESIDENT CHARGED WITH ASSAULT BY AUTO

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GEORGE R. HILL V (DOB: 5/15/1973; married; financial planner) of 125 Glenwood Road, Ridgewood, NJ, on a charge of Assault By Auto. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Franklin Lakes Police Department under the direction of Chief Carmine Pezzuti.

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Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 3 that Killed 5

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Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces that an investigation is being conducted of a motor vehicle crash, which occurred on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Rutherford, NJ. The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief John Russo.

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PATERSON MAN CHARGED IN HIT AND RUN HOMICIDE IN HACKENSACK

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Hackensack NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of FABIO CAMPOS AZOFEIFA (DOB: 08/02/1972; single; laborer) of 530 River Street, Paterson, NJ on charges of Vehicular Homicide and Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Accident. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti, and the Hackensack Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Peter Busciglio.

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First person to die from Coronavirus in New Jersey

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Hackensack NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver today announced the first New Jersey death in a case of COVID-19. The individual is a male in his 60s from Bergen County.

“We are sad to report the first death in a case of COVID-19 in New Jersey. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. We remain vigilant to doing all we can — across all levels of government — to protect the people of New Jersey.”

The Bergen County man with several underlying medical conditions, including emphysema, diabetes and hypertension, is New Jersey’s first coronavirus death. The man, who was 69, was hospitalized at Hackensack University Medical Center last Friday,  suffered a heart attack Monday night and was revived, but died Tuesday morning after going into cardiac arrest,

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Pal Park Man Victim of Hit and Run Remains in Critical Condition in HUMC

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Palisades park NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Palisades Park Police Department are requesting information from the public regarding a hit and run with a struck pedestrian where the victim sustained serious injuries.

On Sunday, July 21, 2019, at approximately 2:14 a.m., the Palisades Park Police Department received a report of a fight in progress outside of 400 Bergen Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers observed a male victim lying in the roadway with serious injuries. The victim, a 33-year-old male, was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he remains in critical but stable condition.

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UPDATE: Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Head-on Collision in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announces the following information:

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Hackensack Avenue at Terhune Place in Hackensack.  The collision resulted in two fatalities.  Two vehicles collided, which resulted in the death of the driver of one vehicle and the passenger of the other vehicle.  Two other individuals were injured and transported to Hackensack University Medical Center.

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NYC MAN CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION IN TEANECK

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Teaneck NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of BARRETT D. LEWIS (DOB: 10/26/1963; single; and lab courier) of 9 West 122nd Street, Apt. 1, New York, NY, on charges of Leaving The Scene Of A Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury and Endangering The Welfare Of An Injured Victim. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Glenn O’Reilly.

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CRESSKILL MAN CHARGED IN THE NOVEMBER 10th HIT AND RUN IN TENAFLY

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Tenafly NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of PETER J. LEE (DOB: 11/26/1956; divorced; and self-employed as a garment salesman) of 606 Cottonwood Court, Cresskill, NJ for assault By Auto and Leaving the Scene of A Motor Vehicle Collision in Tenafly, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti and the Tenafly Police Department under the direction of Chief Robert Chamberlain.

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Ridgewood Police Patrol Officers Respond to aid Victim of Vehicle Crash on Grove Street

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood EMS and Ridgewood Police Patrol Officers Patrick Elwood & Kevin McKeon responded to aid the adult female victim of a single vehicle crash in the 700 block of Grove Street, Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon, 11/04. The victim was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked white colored, 4-door sedan. A young shade tree was also destroyed in the incident. The accident may have been caused when the driver experienced a medical episode.

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Glen Rock Pizzeria “unsafe for human occupancy” after building Slammed by Car

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Glen Rock NJ , A fast moving 4-door Mercedes sedan mounted a curb in Glen Rock’s main business district and slammed into the front of Francesca’s Brick Oven Pizza located at 234 Rock Road early Wednesday afternoon, 10/03. Personnel from Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, Fair Lawn Fire Department, and Hackensack University Medical Center rushed to aid Mercedes’ adult male driver, and an adult male pedestrian who was grazed by the vehicle after it mounted the sidewalk. Both victims refused ambulance transportation. No one inside the business was injured in the incident. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. A building inspector tagged the damaged pizzeria as “unsafe for human occupancy.”

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Acting Bergen Prosecutor Releases Information on Serious Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 4 West in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo announces the following information:

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and the Paramus Police Department are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred early this morning, September 23, 2018.
At approximately 2:40 a.m., the Paramus Police Department responded to a report of a serious motor vehicle crash on Route 4 West between Forest Avenue and Spring Valley Road. Initial reports indicate that Vladimir Diaz was operating a 2006 Jeep Cherokee in the center lane when he was struck from behind by a 2011 Audi A4 driven by Herbert Reynoso (DOB: 09/07/94). As a result of the impact, Mr. Diaz’s car struck a utility pole. He was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition. Reynoso’s vehicle continued approximately 800 feet, then struck a utility pole and overturned. Reynoso was treated and released from HUMC.

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