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Repeat Offender Threatens Child On Train In Bergen County, Rail Officials Say Repeat Offender Threatens Child On Train In Bergen County, Rail Officials Say
Repeat Offender Threatens Child On Train In Bergen County, Rail Officials Say A 37-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested after threatening a juvenile during a fight aboard an NJ Transit train in Bergen County, rail officials said. The incident happened at approximately 9:10 p.m. Saturday, July 25, aboard Bergen County Line train 1880, which departed Waldwick at 8:34 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Hoboken Terminal at 9:28 p.m., according to NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier. The train crew reported a fight between two passengers in which one passenger allegedly threatened another at Rutherford Station, Chartier said. New Jersey Transit P…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Route 80 Takeover: Videos Show Young Bicyclists Swarm Highway, Perform Dangerous Stunts Route 80 Takeover: Videos Show Young Bicyclists Swarm Highway, Perform Dangerous Stunts
Route 80 Takeover: Videos Show Young Bicyclists Swarm Highway, Perform Dangerous Stunts A viral TikTok appears to show dozens of young bicyclists taking over Route 80, with some riders performing stunts while traveling on the highway. The videos, shared Sunday, July 27, by TikTok user @jus0706, show the group riding in the right lane of Route 80 just before Exit 60.  One of the clips had been viewed more than 57,000 times as of Monday morning, July 27. The videos appear to show many riders without helmets. Some can also be seen standing on the seats of their bicycles while riding. It was not immediately clear how long the group remained on the roadway or when th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Some Details Released In Deadly Route 202 Hit-Run Some Details Released In Deadly Route 202 Hit-Run
Some Details Released In Deadly Route 202 Hit-Run A person was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Raritan Borough Monday, July 27. At 6:30 a.m., a Genesis SUV entered the First Avenue intersection and struck the driver's side of an Acura SUV Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Raritan Borough Chief of Police Thomas Fisher said. The driver of the Acura, a Bridgewater woman was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Her identity has not been released. The Genesis driver fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by Rarita…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DUI Arrest Of Prosecutor's Top Detective In NJ Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam DUI Arrest Of Prosecutor's Top Detective In NJ Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam
DUI Arrest Of Prosecutor's Top Detective In NJ Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Newly released bodycam footage shows the moment that former Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Chief of Detectives Francisco "Frank" Roman Jr. was arrested for DUI after hitting multiple vehicles in a county-issued vehicle last March. The video was released by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube on Sunday, July 26, and opens with officers speaking to owners of the vehicles that Roman had allegedly struck in downtown Somerville on March 20. He has since been suspended without pay. About 22 minutes into the recording, Officer Maurice Alvarez tells Roman he will have to perform field sobriet…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest A disease the US eliminated more than a quarter-century ago is roaring back at a level not seen in a generation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 24, that 2,318 confirmed measles cases had been recorded across the US as of Thursday, July 23. The total is the nation’s highest since 1991. It has already surpassed the 2,289 cases reported during all of 2025. Cases involving US residents have been reported across 45 jurisdictions. Another 16 infections involved international visitors. South Carolina leads the country with 670 confirmed cases, followed by…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
ICE Pursuit Ends In NJ Crash, Downs Utility Pole ICE Pursuit Ends In NJ Crash, Downs Utility Pole
ICE Pursuit Ends In NJ Crash, Downs Utility Pole A man fleeing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents crashed into a parked SUV and snapped a utility pole in Teaneck on Sunday morning, July 26, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by live wires for about an hour, police said. View this post on Instagram Teaneck police responded to the intersection of Queen Anne Road and Walraven Drive at approximately 11:21 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a vehicle had struck a utility pole, according to a department release. One of the callers identified themselve…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Uncle Saves 3-Year-Old Girl After Near-Drowning In Backyard Bergen County Pool: Police Uncle Saves 3-Year-Old Girl After Near-Drowning In Backyard Bergen County Pool: Police
Uncle Saves 3-Year-Old Girl After Near-Drowning In Backyard Bergen County Pool: Police A 3-year-old girl was rescued after a possible drowning in Bergen County on Saturday evening, July 25, thanks to her uncle's quick actions, police said. Officers responded to a home on 14th Street just after 6 p.m. for a report of a possible drowning involving the child, Cresskill Police Chief Jason Lanzilotti said. When officers arrived, they found the girl conscious and alert after her uncle administered back blows that cleared water from her airway, the chief said. Officers, along with firefighters and EMS personnel, evaluated the child to confirm her vital signs were stable and ensure …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
E-Scooter Rider Airlifted After Slamming Into Guardrail In North Jersey: Police E-Scooter Rider Airlifted After Slamming Into Guardrail In North Jersey: Police
E-Scooter Rider Airlifted After Slamming Into Guardrail In North Jersey: Police A 41-year-old man was airlifted to a trauma center after crashing his electric scooter into a guardrail in North Jersey on Saturday evening, July 25, police said. Bloomingdale police responded at approximately 7:50 p.m. to the area of Hamburg Turnpike and Vreeland Avenue for an initial report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, according to Bloomingdale Police Sgt. Sami Zeidan. When officers arrived, they determined the incident involved an electric scooter operator, not a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Zeidan said. The preliminary investigation found the man was riding the scooter when …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
26-Year-Old Dead, 2 Seriously Hurt In Jersey Shore Boat Crash, State Police Say 26-Year-Old Dead, 2 Seriously Hurt In Jersey Shore Boat Crash, State Police Say
26-Year-Old Dead, 2 Seriously Hurt In Jersey Shore Boat Crash, State Police Say A 26-year-old man was killed, and two others were seriously injured after a boat struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River late Saturday, July 25, authorities said.  A 32-foot Boston Whaler was traveling through the Intracoastal Waterway when it struck an Intracoastal Waterway channel marker, just before 11 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper II Christopher Postorino said. After the collision, the operator, Kevin Wells, 39, of Warren, drove the vessel to a home on Silver Lagoon Drive in Toms River, where emergency personnel responded to render aid, the trooper said. …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon The wait for summer’s most anticipated sky show is over, but its biggest act is still ahead. The Perseid meteor shower will be visible through Monday, Aug. 24, according to the American Meteor Society. Peak viewing will be overnight from Wednesday night, Aug. 12, into Thursday morning, Aug. 13. Activity began on Friday, July 17. This year’s timing could hardly be better. The peak will coincide with a new moon, eliminating lunar glare that might otherwise wash out faint meteors. The moon will be zero percent full during the peak, the American Meteor Society said. NASA considers the P…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Apple Launching New Payment Service Amid Price Hikes: Reports Apple Launching New Payment Service Amid Price Hikes: Reports
Apple Launching New Payment Service Amid Price Hikes: Reports You could soon lease an Apple device through a new subscription-style program as the tech giant looks to offer more payment options amid rising prices, according to a report. The company plans to launch a device leasing service called Apple Upgrade on Tuesday, July 28, Bloomberg reported. The program will initially be available in the US through Apple stores and online. Apple is partnering with buy-now-pay-later service Klarna to finance the leases, sources told Bloomberg. The company plans to promote Apple Upgrade as a way to get lower monthly payments than its current financing …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain
Pringles Unveils New Flavors Inspired By Buffalo Wings From Popular Chain Pringles is the latest food brand to shout "Let's Go Sports Bar!" Buffalo Wild Wings and Pringles are teaming up to release three new limited-edition crisp flavors, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Thursday, July 23. The new lineup is inspired by the Parmesan Garlic, Medium Buffalo, and Asian Zing sauces from the popular restaurant chain. The crisps will arrive at select retailers in July before expanding nationwide in September. Each can has a suggested retail price of $2.69. The Parmesan Garlic flavor features aged parmesan, roasted garlic, Italian herbs, …

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by Chris Spiker