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Washington area man arrested by Bergen County officials, charged with luring minor for sex    Posted on 2009-01-06
Source: Easton Express-Times
Belvidere wants to establish water rescue squad >> Q. >> Washington area man arrested by Bergen County officials, charged with luring minor for sex by Stephen J. Novak Monday January 05, 2009, 6:22 PM A ...... Full story...
Warren man charged with trying to arrang...    Posted on 2009-01-05
Source: New Jersey Online
Bergen County authorities have accused a Warren county man of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl over the internet, according to a report in The Record .... Full story...
Report: N.J. may consider driving privil...    Posted on 2009-01-04
Source: Jersey Journal
A panel advising Gov. Jon Corzine on immigrant issues is considering recommending the state allow undocumented immigrants "driver privilege cards" and in-state college tuition rates.... Full story...
Police: Four in stolen car hindered their arrest    Posted on 2009-01-03
Source: North Jersey Media Group
GARFIELD a ' Four Passaic residents caught driving around Garfield in a stolen car New Year's Day were charged with theft and hindering apprehension after running away from police officers, Lt.... Full story...
Bergen County attorney admits stealing $...    Posted on 2009-01-02
Source: New Jersey Online
A Bergen County attorney pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $4 million from his attorney trust fund to finance his gambling addiction in Atlantic City.... Full story...
2009: A silver anniversary for 'green' volunteers    Posted on 2008-12-31
Source: Courier News Online
Being "green" these days seems to be very popular, but I want to recognize those who are turning silver this year.... Full story...
Former mayor talks about his loss in Madoff scandal    Posted on 2008-12-31
Source: Fort Lee Suburbanite
In the last several weeks, Burt Ross, a former mayor of Fort Lee, has been featured on the front pages of the Wall Street Journal and The Record , but not because of his accomplishments.... Full story...
N.J. average gas prices drop to lowest since 2004    Posted on 2008-12-30
Source: Millville News
Gasoline prices in New Jersey continue to drop as the year comes to a close. AAA-Mid-Atlantic says the average price for regular is $1.50 a gallon, down from a record high of $4 a gallon in July.... Full story...
Homeless Shelter Evicted After Prayer Debate    Posted on 2008-12-29
Source: My Fox NY
A Bergen County homeless shelter is homeless itself -- again. The First Reformed Church of Hackensack dismissed the FAITH Foundation in a dispute over rules at its Christmas dinner for about 100 homeless people ...... Full story...
McNerney Announces Flu Clinics For County Residents    Posted on 2008-12-28
Source: The Paramus Post
Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the County's Department of Health Services invite county residents age 65 and over to two free flu clinics.... Full story...
Learn How to Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance at Bergen Community College, January 20, 2009    Posted on 2008-12-26
Source: The Paramus Post
If you are having a difficult time finding a healthy balance between your job responsibilities and personal life, a seminar presented by Bergen Community College's Division of Continuing Education, Corporate ...... Full story...
Family safe after fire damages their home    Posted on 2008-12-25
Source: North Jersey Media Group
PASSAIC a ' More than 40 firefighters from Passaic and Bergen counties battled a three-alarm fire Wednesday that heavily damaged a large Victorian house at 114 High St.... Full story...
NJ Senator Loses $1.3 Million In Ponzi Scheme    Posted on 2008-12-24
Source: WCBS
New Jersey Sen. Loretta Weinberg's nest egg had grown to about $1.3 million before investments with disgraced Wall Street investor Bernard Madoff wiped her out.... Full story...
Murder attempt denied    Posted on 2008-12-24
Source: North Jersey Media Group
A man accused of shooting his sister-in-law in the face with a shotgun during a dispute with his estranged wife in Lodi pleaded not guilty Thursday to attempted murder.... Full story...
Cop guilty of having sexualtalk with girl    Posted on 2008-12-23
Source: North Jersey Media Group
A suspended Garfield police officer was convicted Monday of official misconduct for engaging a 16-year-old girl in sexual conversations.... Full story...
Valley DPWs hit the streets to fight snow    Posted on 2008-12-22
Source: North Jersey Media Group
CRESSKILL, 12:15 P.M. - Department of Public Works crews throughout the Northern Valley area have geared up and have hit the roads combating the winter storm warning that's in effect until midnight throughout ...... Full story...
Fair Lawn prosecutor concedes pay-to-play violation    Posted on 2008-12-21
Source: North Jersey Media Group
FAIR LAWN a ' The borough prosecutor violated a Fair Lawn ordinance meant to curb political donations in return for no-bid contracts when his wife gave money to the Bergen County Democratic Organization, the ...... Full story...
Winter Storm Watch for Bergen County, NJ    Posted on 2008-12-20
Source: The Ridgewood Blog
Issued by The National Weather Service New York City, NY 5:02 am EST, Thu., Dec.... Full story...
Released mobster charged in slaying    Posted on 2008-12-19
Source: North Jersey Media Group
The New Jersey mobster who won a controversial early parole from former Gov. James E. McGreevey is now facing murder charges.... Full story...
Hackettstown man faces murder charges    Posted on 2008-12-19
Source: Max 106.3
Bail is set at $1.5 million for a Hackettstown man who claimed his wife had accidentally fallen to her death in Bergen County in 1992.... Full story...
Hackettstown man charged in wife's ...    Posted on 2008-12-18
Source: Jersey Journal
A man who said his wife had accidentally suffered a fatal fall from a Bergen County cliff in 1992 was charged today in her death.... Full story...
Leader Newspapers- New senior citizen housing planned for Lyndhurst    Posted on 2008-12-17
Source: Leader Free Press
From left, Phillip Frese, president and chief executive officer of the Domus Corporation, and Lyndhurst Mayor Richard DiLascio LYNDHURST - If all goes according to plan, a new 50-unit senior citizen apartment ...... Full story...
Lodi man accused of shooting sister-in-law    Posted on 2008-12-16
Source: The Jersey Journal
A Lodi man who was told to leave his estranged wife's home returned later and shot the woman's sister in the head, authorities said today.... Full story...
Woman Shot In The Face In Lodi    Posted on 2008-12-16
Source: My Fox NY
Bergen County 's prosecutor says the suspected shooter was beaten by another man.... Full story...
Zarate Guilty on All Counts    Posted on 2008-12-16
Source: New Jersey Online
Learn about Jon Sarkin by viewing the story, photos and video. >> PHOTOS MORE STAR-LEDGER PHOTOS >> ARCHIVED STAR-LEDGER PHOTOS >> STAR-LEDGER VIDEO Popular video categories: News videos Entertainment videos HS ...... Full story...