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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25 Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25
Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25 Youssef “Joseph” Nissan of Ramsey died Saturday, June 21, at age 25, according to his obituary with CC Van Emburgh Funeral Home. Born in Ridgewood, Youssef graduated from Ramsey High School in 2018 and earned his psychology degree from Rowan University in 2023, his obituary reads. "Youssef brought immeasurable joy, laughter, and light into the lives of everyone who knew him," the obituary continues. "From an early age, he was known for his adventurous spirit, his kind and compassionate heart, and his remarkable ability to make others feel truly seen, heard, and loved." A GoFundMe camp…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Found Dead Inside Fort Lee Home, Prosecutor Says Two Found Dead Inside Fort Lee Home, Prosecutor Says
Two Found Dead Inside Fort Lee Home, Prosecutor Says Two people were found dead inside a Fort Lee home on Wednesday morning, June 25, authorities said. Officers with the Fort Lee Police Department were called to a private residence on 14th Street around 11:37 a.m. to perform a welfare check, according to Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Inside the home, police found two unresponsive individuals. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, Angermeyer said. Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fort Lee Police Department launched a joint investigation. The Bergen County Sh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Briarcliff, NY
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Westchester Parish Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Westchester Parish
Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Westchester Parish A tight-knit parish in Westchester County is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Ian Richards, a graduate student, poet, and artist remembered for his gentleness, creativity, and deep empathy.  Richards, the younger brother of Kevin Richards, Director of Religious Education at St. Theresa’s Parish in Briarcliff Manor, died unexpectedly in a swimming accident in Maryland on Saturday, June 21, according to a newly launched GoFundMe organized on behalf of his grieving family.   The fundraiser, which had raised more than $14,000 as of Wednesday, June 25, aims to help hi…

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by Ben Crnic
Hackensack, NJ
Politics
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' Jack Ciattarelli Urges NYCers To Come To NJ After Mamdani Win 'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' Jack Ciattarelli Urges NYCers To Come To NJ After Mamdani Win
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' Jack Ciattarelli Urges NYCers To Come To NJ After Mamdani Win Jack Ciattarelli has a message for New Yorkers: Move to Jersey. The Republican candidate for New Jersey governor took to social media after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist. “Tonight is proof that the modern Democratic Party has lost its mind,” Ciattarelli said in a post on Tuesday, June 24. “To all the residents and business owners of New York City who don’t want a socialist, defund-the-police, antisemitic mayor representing them, I encourage you to move to New Jersey.” Cuomo had bee…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
'Autopilot' Killed My Family: College Student Who Lost Both Parents, Only Sibling Sues Tesla 'Autopilot' Killed My Family: College Student Who Lost Both Parents, Only Sibling Sues Tesla
'Autopilot' Killed My Family: College Student Who Lost Both Parents, Only Sibling Sues Tesla The son of a Bergen County couple and their teenage daughter, who died in a horrific crash on the Garden State Parkway, is suing Tesla, claiming the car's autopilot mode failed to stop the deadly collision. Max Dryerman, of Woodcliff Lake, filed the federal lawsuit Monday, June 23, in Camden, blaming Tesla's “defective” safety features for the deaths of his father David, his mother Michele, both 54, and his 17-year-old sister Brooke. The crash happened on Sept. 14, 2024, while the family was driving home from a concert, the lawsuit says. David Dryerman was behind the wheel of the 2024 Tesla…

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by Cecilia Levine
Old Bridge, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force
NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force The Old Bridge Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own. Officer Andrew Paterek died on Monday, June 23, the Old Bridge PBA Local 127 said. “Andrew was more than a dedicated officer,” the PBA said in a statement. “He was a friend, a protector, and a true example of what it means to serve with integrity and compassion. His kindness, humility, and commitment to our community touched countless lives. Whether responding to a call, lending a helping hand, or simply offering words of encouragement, Andrew’s presence made this world a better, safer place.” …

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by Cecilia Levine
Burlington-Harwinton, CT
Police & Fire
Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops
Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops A 42-year-old man told police he awoke to his girlfriend pointing a gun at his head and claiming she was Lucifer and that they needed to kill the neighbors before allegedly setting their home on fire, authorities said. Megan Dunkin, 31, of Harwinton, turned herself in to police on Tuesday, June 24. She faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, according to the Connecticut State Police. The ordeal began on June 12, when Dunkin’s partner said she started rambling and running around their home, an arrest warrant stated. He later found her burning a hole in a shower curtain while …

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by Josh Lanier
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT
Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: Njdot A car crash with injuries has closed all lanes on Route 287 in Edison on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:04 p.m. on Route 287 southbound north of Exit 1 in Edison, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said. 

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Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25 Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25
Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25 Youssef “Joseph” Nissan of Ramsey died Saturday, June 21, at age 25, according to his obituary with CC Van Emburgh Funeral Home. Born in Ridgewood, Youssef graduated from Ramsey High School in 2018 and earned his psychology degree from Rowan University in 2023, his obituary reads. "Youssef brought immeasurable joy, laughter, and light into the lives of everyone who knew him," the obituary continues. "From an early age, he was known for his adventurous spirit, his kind and compassionate heart, and his remarkable ability to make others feel truly seen, heard, and loved." A GoFundMe camp…

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Fort Lee, NJ
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Two Found Dead Inside Fort Lee Home, Prosecutor Says Two Found Dead Inside Fort Lee Home, Prosecutor Says
Two Found Dead Inside Fort Lee Home, Prosecutor Says Two people were found dead inside a Fort Lee home on Wednesday morning, June 25, authorities said. Officers with the Fort Lee Police Department were called to a private residence on 14th Street around 11:37 a.m. to perform a welfare check, according to Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Inside the home, police found two unresponsive individuals. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, Angermeyer said. Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fort Lee Police Department launched a joint investigation. The Bergen County Sh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Briarcliff, NY
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Westchester Parish Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Westchester Parish
Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Westchester Parish A tight-knit parish in Westchester County is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Ian Richards, a graduate student, poet, and artist remembered for his gentleness, creativity, and deep empathy.  Richards, the younger brother of Kevin Richards, Director of Religious Education at St. Theresa’s Parish in Briarcliff Manor, died unexpectedly in a swimming accident in Maryland on Saturday, June 21, according to a newly launched GoFundMe organized on behalf of his grieving family.   The fundraiser, which had raised more than $14,000 as of Wednesday, June 25, aims to help hi…

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by Ben Crnic
Hackensack, NJ
Politics
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' Jack Ciattarelli Urges NYCers To Come To NJ After Mamdani Win 'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' Jack Ciattarelli Urges NYCers To Come To NJ After Mamdani Win
'Democratic Party Lost Its Mind:' Jack Ciattarelli Urges NYCers To Come To NJ After Mamdani Win Jack Ciattarelli has a message for New Yorkers: Move to Jersey. The Republican candidate for New Jersey governor took to social media after former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the Democratic mayoral primary to Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist. “Tonight is proof that the modern Democratic Party has lost its mind,” Ciattarelli said in a post on Tuesday, June 24. “To all the residents and business owners of New York City who don’t want a socialist, defund-the-police, antisemitic mayor representing them, I encourage you to move to New Jersey.” Cuomo had bee…

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by Cecilia Levine
Pascack Valley, NJ
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'Autopilot' Killed My Family: College Student Who Lost Both Parents, Only Sibling Sues Tesla 'Autopilot' Killed My Family: College Student Who Lost Both Parents, Only Sibling Sues Tesla
'Autopilot' Killed My Family: College Student Who Lost Both Parents, Only Sibling Sues Tesla The son of a Bergen County couple and their teenage daughter, who died in a horrific crash on the Garden State Parkway, is suing Tesla, claiming the car's autopilot mode failed to stop the deadly collision. Max Dryerman, of Woodcliff Lake, filed the federal lawsuit Monday, June 23, in Camden, blaming Tesla's “defective” safety features for the deaths of his father David, his mother Michele, both 54, and his 17-year-old sister Brooke. The crash happened on Sept. 14, 2024, while the family was driving home from a concert, the lawsuit says. David Dryerman was behind the wheel of the 2024 Tesla…

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by Cecilia Levine
Old Bridge, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force
NJ Police Officer Dies Unexpectedly After Nearly 3 Years On The Force The Old Bridge Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own. Officer Andrew Paterek died on Monday, June 23, the Old Bridge PBA Local 127 said. “Andrew was more than a dedicated officer,” the PBA said in a statement. “He was a friend, a protector, and a true example of what it means to serve with integrity and compassion. His kindness, humility, and commitment to our community touched countless lives. Whether responding to a call, lending a helping hand, or simply offering words of encouragement, Andrew’s presence made this world a better, safer place.” …

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by Cecilia Levine
Burlington-Harwinton, CT
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Woman Claimed To Be Devil Before Setting House On Fire, Shooting At Boyfriend: Cops A 42-year-old man told police he awoke to his girlfriend pointing a gun at his head and claiming she was Lucifer and that they needed to kill the neighbors before allegedly setting their home on fire, authorities said. Megan Dunkin, 31, of Harwinton, turned herself in to police on Tuesday, June 24. She faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, according to the Connecticut State Police. The ordeal began on June 12, when Dunkin’s partner said she started rambling and running around their home, an arrest warrant stated. He later found her burning a hole in a shower curtain while …

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by Josh Lanier
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: NJDOT
Lanes Closed On Route 287 After Crash With Injuries: Njdot A car crash with injuries has closed all lanes on Route 287 in Edison on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:04 p.m. on Route 287 southbound north of Exit 1 in Edison, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said. 

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