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Upper Saddle River NJ , for over 2 years the Ridgewood blog has tracked the continuing saga of the Toll Brothers Apple Ridge development in Upper Saddle River . We have chronicled the rampant over development being rammed down the throats of taxpayers by the courts under the guise of “Fair Share Housing”, the remediation problems , the run off issues , and the infrastructure ,transportation and educational shortfalls .
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that there are 42 “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 identified in the County by the New Jersey Department of Health as of yesterday, Sunday, March 15th.
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Continue reading Bergen County Prosecutor Investigates Discovery of Human Remains at Teaneck Home
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Teaneck NJ, a front yard construction project was immediately called to a halt in Teaneck when workers discovered human bones .The Teaneck Police Department said the remains were discovered at 139 Van Arsdale Place while the homeowner was having part of the front yard excavated to install a new drainage system.
Continue reading Human Bones Discovered in Teaneck During Front yard Excavation Project
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Teaneck NJ, A Bergen County man who embezzled funds from his company’s employee benefit plan over an eight-year period was sentenced today to 30 months in prison, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Howard Preschel, 63, of Teaneck, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to one count of an indictment charging him with embezzling funds from the CMG Vending Inc. Pension Trust Fund.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Teaneck NJ, A Sunday afternoon, 02/16, 911 telephone caller who advised Teaneck Police that someone was in his home trying to shoot him, resulted in a full Bergen County SWAT Team response to a single family home located in the 200 block of Churchill Road, Teaneck. Nearby homes were evacuated and portions of several local street were closed as SWAT Team members operated. SWAT Team operations were still in progress as of early Sunday evening. Two (2) Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps units were placed on standby at the scene.
Continue reading 911 Call Results in Bergen SWAT Team response to Single Family Home in Teaneck
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Hackensack NJ,Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of KELISEN O. BREWLEY (DOB: 12/26/88; single; unemployed) of 547 Maple Avenue, Teaneck, NJ on charges of Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault. 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 Captain Peter Busciglio.
Continue reading TEANECK MAN CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IN HACKENSACK STABBING
photos courtesy of Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache
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Ridgewood NJ, A very proud moment as Ridgewood Police Officers Kyle Finch and Jack Knudsen were recognized today for their bravery and exceptional service. They both received the Fifth District Hometown Hero Awards from Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
In the photo Ramon M Hache , Susan Traina Knudsen , Officers Kyle Finch and Jack Knudsen, Chief Jacqueline Luthcke and Congressman Josh Gottheimer at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck.
photos courtesy of the Facebook page of Teaneck East Votee Neighborhood Assn
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Teaneck NJ, a highly controversial 68-unit apartment complex will replace a vacant office building on State Street.The township’s Zoning Board voted 6-1 Thursday night to give a developer the approvals needed to go ahead with the project, over the objections of massive resident protests.
The group Teaneck East Votee Neighborhood Assn has raised concerns about adding to the neighborhood’s density.The vote came after half a dozen hearings spread across nearly a year. Board member Monica Honis cast the sole vote against the project.
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Ridgewood NJ, Sherma performs hits from legends like Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Sade and many more.. while adding some of her own music as well! Come out and enjoy the food, the atmosphere, the fun, and great music! For tickets please contact Joe Kelley at 201-739-2355. Tickets are $45/person including a dinner buffet, beer, wine, and soda. There will also be a cash bar available. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Continue reading Sherma Andrews Presents The Legendary Lady Singers
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of AUGUST SAMEK (DOB: 04/16/1973; fitness trainer; married) of 208 Colonial Court, Teaneck, NJ on charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child. 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.
Continue reading Teaneck Fitness Trainer Charged With Sexual Assualt
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Teaneck NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted that he embezzled funds from an employee benefit plan, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Howard Preschel, 63, of Teaneck, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court to one count of an indictment charging him with embezzling funds from the CMG Vending Inc. Pension Trust Fund.
Continue reading Teaneck Man Admits Embezzlement from Employee Benefit Plan
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Teaneck NJ, A Bergen County man admitted today that he stole more than $750,000 from the U.S. Government through a scheme to exchange government benefits for cash, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Jamil Bader, 60, of Teaneck, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Newark federal court to an indictment charging him with one count of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as the food stamp program) fraud.
Continue reading Bergen County Man Admits Exchanging Over $750,000 In Food Stamps For Cash
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Teaneck NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of BARRY D. FRIEDMAN (DOB: 11/15/1961; married; self-employed as an attorney) of 474 Linden Avenue (Rear), Teaneck, NJ on charges of Misapplication Of Entrusted Funds, Theft By Deception, and Unauthorized Practice Of Law. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.
Continue reading Disbarred Teaneck Lawyer Continued to Practice ,Stole Client Funds
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Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Police Department is warning residents of new PSEG scams .
Residents Be on the ALERT ! Recent Report in Teaneck!
Imposters At Your Door
If anyone comes to your door looking like, or claiming to be, a PSE&G employee, ask for ID. All PSE&G employees must carry ID and present it when requested. If you are not convinced, do not let the person in your house. Call us at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). A Customer Service Representative will gladly verify if a technician has been dispatched to your location.
Things to know:
If the person at your door gives you a different phone number to verify his/her presence, do not call it. Only call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). PSE&G will never send employees to your home or small business offering cash refunds on deposits or utility charges. We will only either credit your account or mail a check to your service address.
