PHOTOS: New Bergen County Luxury Apartment Building Ready For First Move-Ins PHOTOS: New Bergen County Luxury Apartment Building Ready For First Move-Ins
Photos: New Bergen County Luxury Apartment Building Ready For First Move-Ins A brand-new luxury apartment building is preparing to welcome its first residents to Bergen County this month. Parker East, a five-story luxury rental development at 263 Hackensack St., is set to begin move-ins in mid-August, according to The Taylor Lucyk Group, which is leading leasing for the property.  Developed by Van Golemis of Vango Development and built by Coli Construction, Parker East features one- and two-bedroom residences with high-end finishes alongside a long list of amenities designed for today's renters. Each apartment includes high ceilings, luxury plank flooring, ful…
Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive' Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive'
Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive' Minnie Driver is recovering from a neck injury and shock after a violent car crash in France that she says could have killed her. The 56-year-old actress wore a neck brace while sharing details about the wreck in an Instagram video on Thursday, Aug. 6. Driver recorded the update from London several days after the crash. Driver said she and her friend, Ben, were traveling along a rural road when another vehicle entered an intersection without stopping. "To be very clear, it was not our fault," she said. "We were driving on a country road in the middle of France, and a car didn't stop at an …
NJ Taxpayers To Fund Murphy's $135K Official Portrait: Report NJ Taxpayers To Fund Murphy's $135K Official Portrait: Report
NJ Taxpayers To Fund Murphy's $135K Official Portrait: Report New Jersey taxpayers are paying for Gov. Phil Murphy's official portrait — and the price tag is turning heads. The painting, commissioned for the Statehouse and created by a world-renowned artist, will cost approximately $135,000, POLITICO reports after obtaining the contract through a public records request. That's more than the official portraits of Murphy's last three predecessors, the outlet said. The New Jersey Assembly GOP seized on the cost in a Facebook post, comparing it to the governor's annual salary, two years of a teacher's pay in many districts, and a long-awaited cost-of-livi…
RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS HONORS NEW JERSEY STUDENTS RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS HONORS NEW JERSEY STUDENTS
Russian School OF Mathematics Honors NEW Jersey Students Annual ceremony recognizes 320 students for achievement and growth as education focuses increasingly on reasoning skills The Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) brought together more than 1,300 students, parents, and teachers across New Jersey, including 320 award winners for its Annual Award Ceremony, recognizing student achievement in mathematics and participation in national and international competitions. Click here to view the list of award winners. The event highlighted both academic excellence and the school’s broader educational focus on developing reasoning, communication, and pro…
Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast
Torrential Rain, 70 MPH Gusts Main Threats As Severe Storm Shifts Toward Northeast A steamy, unsettled pattern is setting the stage for a more concentrated round of dangerous weather across the Northeast. Scattered storms will remain possible into Thursday evening, Aug. 6, but attention is shifting to Friday, Aug. 7, when stronger thunderstorms could affect a heavily populated corridor from Washington, DC, and Baltimore through Philadelphia and New York City. The main dangers will be damaging wind gusts, torrential rain, frequent lightning, and localized flash flooding, according to AccuWeather. Some storms could produce wind gusts approaching 70 mph, enough to bring dow…
Off-Duty NYPD Cop Drunkenly Crashes Car With Three Kids Inside: State Police Off-Duty NYPD Cop Drunkenly Crashes Car With Three Kids Inside: State Police
Off-Duty Nypd Cop Drunkenly Crashes Car With Three Kids Inside: State Police An off-duty NYPD officer was driving drunk and crashed his car with three young children inside, state police said. Anthony N. Guglielmo, 38, of Staten Island, crashed on Route 23 in Greenport in Columbia County, with 7-, 6-, and 5-year-old children in the car on Wednesday, Aug. 5, New York State Police said. Troopers responded around 10:30 p.m. to reports of a property damage crash and a Volkswagen that left the scene, authorities said. Investigators located the car at 120 County Route 31 in Greenport, the address for A. Colarusso & Son Inc., a crushed stone supplier, according to stat…
NJ Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor NJ Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor
NJ Track Coach Had Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 26-year-old track coach at Timber Creek High School was arrested and charge with having sex with a student, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 6. An investigation into Joel Deanley was launched after a student reported she had a sexual relationship with him, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse said. The relationship occurred between this summer, authorities said. Deanley worked as an aide at Timber Creek High School and served as the head coach for boys/girls winter track as well as an assistant coach for footb…
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants
New Survey Reveals What Diners Say About Kids, Dogs In Restaurants Diners are showing more interest in adults-only and dog-friendly restaurants, according to a new study. Younger consumers are also driving demand for protein-packed menus, health-focused ingredients, and family-style meals, Lightspeed Commerce said in its State of Hospitality 2026 report. The survey included people in the US, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Three in four consumers said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, including 79% of parents. Half of respondents said restrictions on children should depend on…
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up
Marvel Artist Andy Fish Faces Double Cancer Battle As Friends, Family, Comic Fans Step Up Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Hours Before Bergen County Arrest, Ex-Con Predicted He'd Need Reentry Help Again (VIDEO) Hours Before Bergen County Arrest, Ex-Con Predicted He'd Need Reentry Help Again (VIDEO)
Hours Before Bergen County Arrest, Ex-Con Predicted He'd Need Reentry Help Again (Video) On Monday, Aug. 3, a nonprofit that helps people rebuild their lives after incarceration posted an interview with Danny Lorenzana about his own journey after prison to Facebook. In the clip, 43-year-old Lorenzana opens up about how the New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) helped him when he was released from prison 15 years ago. A voice behind the camera asks: "What is it like coming home?" Lorenzana replies: "I haven’t been in prison for over 15 years, but upon being released at that time it was very very very helpful, you guys helped me actually go from a resident to actually…
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy, Prompting Nationwide Recall A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after a child choked on it, federal regulators said. Okabesini-us issued the recall for about 2,180 Little Rawr Silicone Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 6. The teethers violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The recalled toy's strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. Okabesini-us has received one report of the toy's strings reaching the ba…
Still Free: John Gotti’s Grandson Misses Promised Kidney Donation Date Again, Not Jailed Still Free: John Gotti’s Grandson Misses Promised Kidney Donation Date Again, Not Jailed
Still Free: John Gotti’s Grandson Misses Promised Kidney Donation Date Again, Not Jailed John Gotti’s grandson has once again failed to donate a kidney to his mother, despite promising the transplant to delay his prison sentence. Attorneys for Carmine G. Agnello, 40, of Oyster Bay, said he’s ready for the transplant, but his mother, Victoria Gotti, has a serious infection requiring another delay, the New York Daily News reported. Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury ruled Thursday, Aug. 6 that if Agnello donates the kidney before Monday, Aug. 10, he can still have his sentencing delay, Newsday reported. In that case, he would report to prison on Sept. 18. But if the transplant doesn’t ha…
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas
Vacation Horror: American Boy, 9, Bitten 100 Times By Pack Of Dogs In Bahamas A family vacation turned into a fight for survival after a young boy encountered a terrifying danger along a popular island beach. Beau Brattain, 9, was collecting sand near Bimini Cove in the Bahamas on Tuesday, July 28, when six dogs escaped and attacked him, according to police. The animals, all Staffordshire Bull Terriers, bit Beau, a Florida resident, 100 times across his head, face, arms, and legs, according to The Nassau Guardian. He also suffered a severe scalp injury that left tissue and nerves exposed, NBC6 South Florida reported. A bystander chased the dogs away before Beau made…
Driver Leads Pursuit In Stolen Honda From Clifton Into Paterson: Cops Driver Leads Pursuit In Stolen Honda From Clifton Into Paterson: Cops
Driver Leads Pursuit In Stolen Honda From Clifton Into Paterson: Cops A Clifton man accused of driving a stolen Honda Accord led Paterson police on a brief chase through city streets after the car blew a tire before crashing to a stop, authorities said. Officers John Zayas and Justin DeGroat were patrolling near Main Avenue and Crooks Avenue at approximately 7:09 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, when they spotted a 2023 Honda Accord parked at a nearby business, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. A license plate check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen from Paterson. When officers attempted to stop the Honda, the driver fled on Crooks Avenue toward Haz…
Arrest Made In New Year's Day Murder In Paterson: Prosecutor Arrest Made In New Year's Day Murder In Paterson: Prosecutor
Arrest Made In New Year's Day Murder In Paterson: Prosecutor A Paterson man has been charged in connection with a New Year's Day homicide that left one man dead and another wounded near Market Street, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 6. David Lawrence, 41, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray. The charges stem from a shooting reported at approximately 7:0…
8-Foot Python Slithers Through Residential NJ Yard: SPCA 8-Foot Python Slithers Through Residential NJ Yard: SPCA
8-Foot Python Slithers Through Residential NJ Yard: SPCA A resident in Freehold had quite the surprise in his backyard. An 8-foot Burmese python was found hiding under the floor of a shed, the Monmouth County SPCA said. A local contractor removed the floorboards and animal control officer gently unwound the snake so as not to cause injury, the SPCA said. The python was taken to the SPCA. An X-ray showed the python had eaten a large possum, the SPCA said. Fins and Feathers in Red Bank helped find a snake expert who will keep the snake safe until a permitted owner comes forward, the SPCA said.
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders
Deadly Fall Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of Popular Ladders More than 1.7 million ladders are being recalled after bolts broke while people were using them, creating a risk of serious injury or death from falls. Louisville Ladder recalled about 1.77 million of its Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairway ladders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 6. Another 13,054 ladders were sold in Canada. The CPSC said the bolts can break while the ladders are in use. The company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including one injury involving the neck, head and back. The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite…
TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died
TikToker Accused Of Faking Cancer Has Died Sydney Towle, a New England-born TikToker who has been documenting her battle with a rare cancer for three years, has died. She was 26 years old. Towle, who was raised in New Hampshire and graduated from Dartmouth, was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer, in 2023. The New York Times featured her story last year after she became the target of online critics who accused her of faking her diagnosis or using her illness for financial gain. Her death was announced Thursday morning, Aug. 6, two days after her brother, Austin, announced she'd entered hospice c…
Ex-Baseball Standout Arrested In NJ Car Burglary Spree: Police Ex-Baseball Standout Arrested In NJ Car Burglary Spree: Police
Ex-Baseball Standout Arrested In NJ Car Burglary Spree: Police One of New Jersey's top high school baseball prospects is accused of targeting unlocked vehicles across multiple neighborhoods in Bergen County before using stolen credit cards on shopping trips in New York City, police said. Royer Stanley Moreno Cedeno, 22, was charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts that began in June 2026, according to Deputy Chief Seth B. Kriegel. Detectives said the suspect entered primarily unlocked vehicles during the early morning hours, stealing credit cards, cash, and other valuables left inside. Police said the stolen credit cards wer…
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream
Perez Hilton's Family Responds After Disturbing Self-Harm Livestream Perez Hilton's family says the celebrity blogger is receiving medical care after he appeared to engage in self-harm during a graphic TikTok livestream. The update was posted on Hilton's website on Wednesday, Aug. 5. It came one day after deputies responded to his Miami-area home following reports of someone "livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media," NBC News reported. The livestream, which TikTok later removed, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood with visible cuts and holding what appeared to be a knife. Viewers pleaded with him and tried to get enough information to …
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande is setting the record straight about a major decision that will reshape her next chapter. The 33-year-old singer addressed fans during an "Eternal Sunshine Tour" concert at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, Aug. 3, saying her plan to step back from public-facing work was deliberate and made well before it became public. “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing," Grande told the crowd. "It is something that I had decided to plan." She noted that she made the plan “quietly, a long time ago.” Grande also reassured fans that outside negati…
US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination
US Raises Travel Caution For Popular European Destination A trans-Atlantic favorite known for medieval squares, canals, and world-famous cuisine now comes with heightened federal caution. The State Department issued a Level Two travel advisory for Belgium on Thursday, July 23, urging Americans to exercise increased caution because of crime, terrorism, and unrest. Level Two is the second step in the federal government’s four-tier system. It sits above Level One, which calls for normal precautions, but below Level Three, which advises travelers to reconsider a trip. Level Four warns Americans not to travel. The State Department said petty crime is …
Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial
Best-Selling 'Life Coach' Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse After 'Spanking Fetish' Trial A man who built an online following as a "life coach" and sales strategist has been convicted of sexually abusing a child over a period of years, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Kyle Slaymaker, 39, was convicted following a two-day trial of felony indecent assault of a child under 13, felony unlawful contact with a child, felony endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor indecent assault, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday. Testimony at trial showed Slaymaker repeatedly spanked a pre-teen child for his own sexual gratification over …
Dunkin' Reveals Pumpkin's Return As Fall Drink Battle Begins Dunkin' Reveals Pumpkin's Return As Fall Drink Battle Begins
Dunkin' Reveals Pumpkin's Return As Fall Drink Battle Begins Dunkin' is getting an early start on fall with the return of its popular pumpkin flavors. The coffee chain revealed when pumpkin will return to its menu on Monday, Aug. 3. The popular fall taste's comeback will happen on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Dunkin' has not yet revealed its full 2026 fall lineup or announced which drinks and food items will return. "now that it's august... we've got some BIG news," Dunkin' wrote alongside an image reading, "Pumpkin back at Dunkin 8/19." View this post on Instagram The chain's 2025 menu featured the Pumpkin Sp…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video
Charging Bison Chases Child In Terrifying Yellowstone Incident: Video A peaceful wildlife sighting turned into another heart-pounding close call at Yellowstone National Park. A viral video recorded Tuesday, July 28, shows a bison briefly chasing a child after a group walked toward the grazing animal near a park boardwalk. No injuries were reported. The child began running when the bison turned toward the group, triggering a brief chase. Witnesses can be heard shouting warnings as the child races along the boardwalk and reaches safety. The footage was recorded by park visitor Brittany Peteler, according to 6abc Philadelphia, which published a Storyful r…
Thieves Swipe $50K In Tools From Shuttered Hotel Along Route 80, Cops Say Thieves Swipe $50K In Tools From Shuttered Hotel Along Route 80, Cops Say
Thieves Swipe $50K In Tools From Shuttered Hotel Along Route 80, Cops Say Thieves made off with an estimated $50,000 worth of tools and equipment after breaking into the vacant former hotel, police said. Saddle Brook police responded to the Garden Plaza Hotel at 129 Pehle Ave., whcih closed in 2019, on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 4, after receiving a report of a theft in progress, according to Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. Investigators learned that an employee of the construction company working inside the building entered the property and discovered several unauthorized people inside, according to the chief. The suspects immediately fled in a vehicle onto t…
'Have Guns Ready:' Repeat Offender Found At NJ Hospital After Calling In Threats, Cops Say 'Have Guns Ready:' Repeat Offender Found At NJ Hospital After Calling In Threats, Cops Say
'Have Guns Ready:' Repeat Offender Found At NJ Hospital After Calling In Threats, Cops Say A repeat offender from Hackensack was arrested after calling in threats to The Valley Hospital in Paramus, prompting a police investigation Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, authorities said. Paramus police responded to the hospital at 4 Valley Health Plaza, at approximately 10:53 a.m. after hospital security reported receiving two suspicious phone calls, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.  During one of the calls, the caller said, "Tell them to have their guns ready," Guidetti's news release says.  Detectives determined the calls originated from a cellphone associated with Rashau…
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…
Teen Driver Cited After Car Flips Off Route 208 Into Apartment: Cops Teen Driver Cited After Car Flips Off Route 208 Into Apartment: Cops
Teen Driver Cited After Car Flips Off Route 208 Into Apartment: Cops A 19-year-old driver was cited for careless driving after her Honda sedan flipped off Route 208 and landed on the front lawn of a Fair Lawn apartment building Wednesday morning, Aug. 5, police said. The Wallington woman was exiting from the southbound lanes onto Virginia Drive "too fast" when her car rolled up onto the lawn of an apartment building just after 10:40 a.m., Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Eric Eleschewich said. The woman was able to exit the vehicle and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the sergeant said. She was cited for careless driving. Photos from the scene were…