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Police & Fire
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report 5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report
5 Men Injured In Random Stabbing Spree At Penn Station: Report Five people were injured in a random stabbing attack inside Penn Station in New York City — and a suspect is in custody, according to reports.  The attack happened shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, on the NJ Transit concourse inside the Midtown Manhattan transit hub, ABC7 reported, citing FDNY officials.   One person suffered serious injuries, two people sustained moderate injuries, and two others were left with minor injuries, according to the outlet. All five victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital and are expected to survive.  Authorities said the suspect, a 51…

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by Ben Crnic
News
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE) 55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (UPDATE)
55 Charged In Massive HersheyPark Brawl Investigation, Including 3 Adults: Police (Update) A months-long investigation into a large fight involving dozens of youths at Hersheypark has resulted in charges against 55 people, police announced on Monday, June 8. The disorder erupted inside the Dauphin County amusement park on Friday, April 3, when multiple groups of youths engaged in assaultive and disruptive behavior, prompting a large response from Hersheypark Security, Derry Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies. Following what police described as a lengthy and thorough investigation, authorities identified 55 individuals allegedly involved in the in…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Paterson Home Invader Caught Within The Hour, Cops Say Paterson Home Invader Caught Within The Hour, Cops Say
Paterson Home Invader Caught Within The Hour, Cops Say A Paterson man was arrested less than an hour after a home invasion on the city's Eastside, authorities said. Paterson police responded at approximately 1:19 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, to a reported home invasion in the 300 block of Van Houten Street, according to the department. Officers secured the area and launched an investigation while detectives from the Major Crimes Division and members of the Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to assist, police said. Investigators developed information that led them to a suspect a short distance from the scene, authorities said. Rishee Jackson…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
BMW Driver, Teens Charged After Sneaker Trip Turns Armed Robbery In Bergen: Cops BMW Driver, Teens Charged After Sneaker Trip Turns Armed Robbery In Bergen: Cops
BMW Driver, Teens Charged After Sneaker Trip Turns Armed Robbery In Bergen: Cops What was supposed to be a trip to buy sneakers and grab Chick-fil-A ended in an armed robbery last month, according to police in Bergen County Christopher Sanchez-Fernandez, 20, of Harrison, was arrested in connection with the incident, which Deputy Chief Paul Haggerty said unfolded on Saturday, May 30, at approximately 7:33 p.m. near 1 DeKorte Park Plaza. The victim told officers he was picked up in Harrison by Sanchez-Fernandez and driven toward the Meadowlands with three other occupants in a gray BMW X3, according to police. The group was originally supposed to travel to Newport Centre …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Bergen County Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Bergen County Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery
American Dream: Brazilian Family Transforms Bergen County Warehouse Into Tropical Brewery A family beer brand born in Brazil has landed in Bergen County after a decade-long dream, nearly 200 warehouse tours, and years of hands-on work by the son of one of its founding investors. Asturia Brewing Co. recently opened at 155 Lodi St. in Hackensack, bringing the tropical flavors and laid-back atmosphere of Brazil to a space that owner Nicolas Reis spent years imagining, and months helping build himself. Reis, 30, of North Arlington, opened the brewery with his sister, Natalia Reis, 28, and cousins Victoria Santos, 26, and Alice Santos, 19. The business traces its roots to Brazil, wh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD
Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD A hiker at Washington Overlook Park had to be rescued after they broke their leg Saturday, June 6, authorities said. At 1:16 p.m., firefighters responded to the park and found the injured patient after hiking 1.5 miles, the West Amwell Fire Department said. Additional first responders went into the woods and established a staging area, cutting down several trees to facilitate passage, firefighters said. The patient was carried 200-yards before loaded onto a utility vehicle and transported to awaiting basic life support units, firefighters said. The condition of the patient is unknown.

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by Sam Barron
Business
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall
Critical Dashboard Warnings May Not Appear In Huge Toyota, Lexus Recall Nearly 82,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled because a dashboard display defect can keep critical safety warnings from appearing. Toyota issued the recall for about 81,893 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, May 27. The recall includes Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid and Mirai vehicles, along with Lexus GX and UX Hybrid vehicles. The issue involves a 12.3-inch combination meter in the instrument panel, which may experience a startup problem that causes some areas of the display to go blank. That can keep required w…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed In Paterson Crash: Prosecutor Pedestrian Killed In Paterson Crash: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Killed In Paterson Crash: Prosecutor A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Paterson on Sunday night, June 7, authorities said. Paterson police responded at approximately 8:22 p.m. to Madison Avenue and Third Avenue on a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray said. Officers found the victim, an unidentified male, authorities said. The victim was taken to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene, authorities said. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Airlifted In Critical Condition After Falling From NJ Roof Man Airlifted In Critical Condition After Falling From NJ Roof
Man Airlifted In Critical Condition After Falling From NJ Roof A 52-year-old man was critically injured after falling from the roof of a home in Linden on Monday morning, June 8, police said. Linden police and firefighters responded at approximately 9:35 a.m. to the 1200 block of Bergen Avenue following reports of a medical emergency, police said. When first responders arrived, they determined the man had fallen from the roof of a two-story home. The victim was transported from the scene and then flown by medivac helicopter to University Hospital in Newark. He remained in critical condition.

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week
New Life For Old Site: Major Project Breaks Ground Near Bergen County Train Station This Week A long-awaited redevelopment next to Fair Lawn's Radburn train station is finally set to break ground this week. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 on Plaza Green, NJ Advance Media reports. The mixed-use development will bring a Sprouts Farmers Market, retail space and 145 age-restricted apartments to 22-01 Fair Lawn Ave. at Plaza Road. Developed by Sterling Properties and Danbro Properties, Plaza Green is designed as a transit-oriented community directly across from the Radburn station and Park-and-Ride, offering residents direct NJ TRANSIT access to New York City…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie Shares Heartfelt New Message On Mom Nancy’s Mysterious Disappearance A family’s long-running heartbreak is again being shared in just a few words. Savannah Guthrie posted a new message to Instagram Stories on Sunday, June 7, as the search continues for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84. The NBC "Today" co-anchor shared an image of a religious painting with the words, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.” Guthrie added her own message: “bring her home,” followed by a yellow heart. The post is drawing new attention to a case that has dragged on for more than four months. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on S…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes
Dangerous Bacteria Found, Prompting Major Recall Of Popular Baby Wipes Several types of popular baby wipes are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Target is voluntarily recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, the company announced on Thursday, June 4. The wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and on the retailer's website. FDA testing found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the wipes. "The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particula…

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by Chris Spiker