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Serious Allegations Force Closure Of American Legion Post, Bergen County Commander Says Serious Allegations Force Closure Of American Legion Post, Bergen County Commander Says
Serious Allegations Force Closure Of American Legion Post, Bergen County Commander Says The American Legion's Bergen County organization has temporarily closed Englewood's Post 58 as it investigates what leaders describe as serious allegations that could result in criminal charges. The Bergen County American Legion said in a Facebook post that it assumed oversight of the post due to "internal and organizational issues" and notified the Englewood Police Department that it is now responsible for the building. According to Bergen County American Legion Commander Keith Whiteside, the closure was ordered by the American Legion — not the City of Englewood or its police department. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Runs Over Route 17 Gas Attendant's Foot During $50 Gas Theft: Police Driver Runs Over Route 17 Gas Attendant's Foot During $50 Gas Theft: Police
Driver Runs Over Route 17 Gas Attendant's Foot During $50 Gas Theft: Police A New York man has been charged after allegedly stealing $50 worth of gasoline and running over a gas station attendant's foot while fleeing a Exxon station on Route 17 in New Jersey last month, police said. Officers responded to the Exxon station at 792 Route 17 North in Paramus, at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, after receiving a report of a gas theft, Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said. The driver asked for $50 worth of regular gasoline and told the attendant he would pay in cash, police said. After the fuel was dispensed, the driver immediately sped away without payin…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit The Massachusetts truck driver accused of killing Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira during a commercial vehicle inspection of a New York tractor trailer on Interstate 81 is now facing felony charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 2. Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Mass., has been charged with Felony Homicide by Vehicle, Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Misdemeanor Involuntary Manslaughter, two counts of Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Summary Reckless Driving, Summary Careless Driving Resulting in Unintentional De…

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Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest The fearless couple who made headlines for their over-the-top engagement at the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 1 is from New Jersey. Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, are both from East Orange, the NYPD confirmed. The couple, featured in Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story," is now facing criminal charges for what appears to have been a publicity stunt. Video shared by Reuters shows police taking the couple into custody. View this post on Instagram Members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit responded to th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Rita's Opens New Spot In NJ City Rita's Opens New Spot In NJ City
Rita's Opens New Spot In NJ City Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has opened a new North Jersey location. The new shop at 261 Van Houten Ave., in Passaic, is open daily from noon to 10 p.m. and will employ approximately 10 Treat Team members, the company said. "We are beyond excited to bring Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard to the Passaic community," the franchise owners said. "For us, this venture is more than just a business opportunity; it's a chance to create something truly special that reflects our family values and brings joy to our neighborhood." The Passaic location serves Rita's signature I…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know 100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know More than 100,000 fireworks are being recalled just two days before the Fourth of July, officials said. Winco Fireworks International issued the recall for about 100,620 fireworks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recalls include about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks and about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack fireworks. The Unity fireworks can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury from explosions and burns. The Roman candles can malfunction and send shots out the side of the tube, creating similar hazards. N…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Paramus Catholic Teacher Dies At 67 Paramus Catholic Teacher Dies At 67
Paramus Catholic Teacher Dies At 67 The Paramus Catholic High School community is mourning the loss of teacher Helen Bottari, who died on Monday, June 29. She was 67 years old. Bottari had been a dedicated member of the Paramus Catholic faculty since 2010, where she was known for her compassion, wisdom, and commitment to Catholic education, school President Chris Farrell said. Bottari was born in the Bronx and raised in Blauvelt, NY. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College after attending Albertus Magnus High School and spent many years in education before joining Paramus Catholic in 2010, according to her obituary…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead In Pickup Truck On Bergen County Street Man Found Dead In Pickup Truck On Bergen County Street
Man Found Dead In Pickup Truck On Bergen County Street A man in his 70s was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive inside a pickup truck parked on a Bergen County street Wednesday evening, July 1, Daily Voice has learned. Officers responded to 103 Palisade Ave. in Cliffside Park just after 7:10 p.m., on a report of a man sleeping inside a parked vehicle. The man was unresponsive and had no pulse when officers checked on him, reliable sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell Daily Voice. MiGente D Las Escobas shared a video from the scene showing a black Ford pickup truck surrounded by police tape. He was removed from the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Retired NJ Army Sgt Killed In Florida Walmart Parking Spot Dispute Retired NJ Army Sgt Killed In Florida Walmart Parking Spot Dispute
Retired NJ Army Sgt Killed In Florida Walmart Parking Spot Dispute A 62-year-old retired Army staff sergeant from New Jersey was shot and killed in Florida following a dispute over a parking space on Tuesday, June 30, authorities said. At 12:28 p.m., officers responded to a Walmart in North Lauderdale and found Bart Diguglielmo, a Hammonton native, suffering from a gunshot wound, Broward Sheriff's Office said. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Prior to the shooting, Diguglielmo was involved in an argument over a parking space with a woman, the sheriff's office said in a statement. The woman, who was…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Huge US World Cup Win: Here's How Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Huge US World Cup Win: Here's How
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Huge US World Cup Win: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet deals as the US prepares for its 250th birthday and after an enormous soccer victory for the nation. The doughnut chain will offer free Original Glazed doughnuts all day on Thursday, July 2. The giveaway comes after the US men's national soccer team kept a "clean sheet" against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A clean sheet is a soccer term used to describe when a team keeps its opponent from scoring a goal. The USMNT won 2-0, preventing Bosnia from scoring despite playing with 10 men for more than 35 min…

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145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know 145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know At least 145 people were sickened in separate norovirus outbreaks aboard two cruise ships, federal health officials said. The outbreaks happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird and the Ruby Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Both outbreaks were reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Sunday, June 28. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC said norovirus caused the illnesses. On the Ruby Princess, 102 of 3,032 passengers reported being ill during the Princess Cruises trip, along with 23 of the 1,144 crew members. The Pacific Oce…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
NJ Cop Learns Fate For Stealing From PBA: Prosecutor NJ Cop Learns Fate For Stealing From PBA: Prosecutor
NJ Cop Learns Fate For Stealing From PBA: Prosecutor A 53-year-old South Brunswick police officer has been sentenced to five years in prison after admitting to stealing $75,000 from his Policeman's Benevolent Association chapter, authorities announced Wednesday, July 1. Jason Gassman pleaded guilty to theft earlier this year, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.  An investigation into Gassman was launched after he stole bedding valued at $100 from an Ocean Township department store, Santiago said. Gassman had served as his local PBA's treasurer since 2009, stealing more than $75,000 over the last six years by using the chap…

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by Sam Barron