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Bergen County Man Burned Woman, Left Her Stranded In Woods: Prosecutor Bergen County Man Burned Woman, Left Her Stranded In Woods: Prosecutor Bergen County Man Burned Woman, Left Her Stranded In Woods: Prosecutor
Bergen County Man Burned Woman, Left Her Stranded In Woods: Prosecutor A 36-year-old Saddle Brook man is charged with attempted murder after burning a woman in Plumstead Township Thursday, Oct. 15, authorities said.  At 1:36 p.m., Plumstead police responded to a wooded area near Hawkin Road and Success Road and found a woman in distress and suffering from burns, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. She was transported to a burn center in Philadelphia and is in stable condition, Billhimer said. An investigation revealed while in the woods, Justin Martin caused her to suffer burns and smoke inhalation, Billhimer said. Martin then fled the area in…

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Bergen County's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash Bergen County's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash Bergen County's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash
Bergen County's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash Gia Giudice's new Bergen County restaurant has broken its silence following a wave of poor reviews. Il Vero is standing by its controversial no-children policy, saying its adults-only atmosphere was intentional and that not every restaurant is meant for everyone. The Westwood restaurant opened by the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and business partner Maria Sausa, has faced criticism from early diners over everything from its prices and food to a policy barring children. Now, Sausa is responding. "Our decision to create an adults-only dining experience at …
Suspect Nabbed In Amish Woman's Assault In PA; Police Sought Truck With NJ Plates (UPDATE) Suspect Nabbed In Amish Woman's Assault In PA; Police Sought Truck With NJ Plates (UPDATE) Suspect Nabbed In Amish Woman's Assault In PA; Police Sought Truck With NJ Plates (UPDATE)
Suspect Nabbed In Amish Woman's Assault In PA; Police Sought Truck With NJ Plates (Update) A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the assault of a 23-year-old Amish woman near the Lancaster-Chester county line in Pennsylvania, where police had been investigating a reported attempted abduction and searching for a pickup truck that may have New Jersey license plates, authorities announced Friday, Oct. 16. The suspect was apprehended Friday, according to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper James Grothey. Criminal charges are forthcoming, but authorities have not released the suspect's identity or details about the arrest. The assault occurred between 4:05 and 4:20 p.…
Man Charged In $20K Bergen County Check Fraud Scheme Years After Route 80 Police Chase Man Charged In $20K Bergen County Check Fraud Scheme Years After Route 80 Police Chase Man Charged In $20K Bergen County Check Fraud Scheme Years After Route 80 Police Chase
Man Charged In $20K Bergen County Check Fraud Scheme Years After Route 80 Police Chase A New Jersey man once arrested following a high-speed pursuit on Route 80 has been charged again, this time in a nearly $20,000 check fraud scheme, authorities said. Nicholas G. Didio-Slaaen, 27, of Garfield, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 15, following a two-year investigation by Tenafly Police Detective Michael Vecchiarelli, Deputy Chief Michael deMoncada said. The investigation began in August 2024, when a victim mailed a legitimate $2,500 check to a contractor for work performed, deMoncada said. The check was intercepted, altered to list Didio-Slaaen as the payee, and deposited into his p…
Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials
Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials Two people trying to sell an iPhone and an expensive watch through an online marketplace were robbed at gunpoint in Paterson, authorities said. The victims had arranged to meet a prospective buyer near Seventh Avenue and East 26th Street during daylight hours on Monday, Sept. 21, Paterson police said. In both incidents, the suspect allegedly pulled out a handgun and fled with the items the victims had brought to sell. An investigation by the Paterson Police Department's Juvenile Unit led detectives to identify a juvenile suspect, who was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 14, police said. The juven…

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2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Bergen County Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Bergen County Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Bergen County Restaurant
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Bergen County Restaurant Gia Giudice's new restaurant has barely opened its doors, and diners are already divided over everything from the food and prices to a reported no-children policy. UPDATE: Il Vero has broken its silence on receiving 2-star reviews. Il Vero, the new Westwood restaurant from the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and Maria Sausa, a catering and special events coordinator, has begun welcoming guests, with early reviews praising its atmosphere while raising complaints about service, pricing and the dining experience. While the Center Avenue restaurant has received …

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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New
KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New
KFC Ending 40-Year Tradition With Major Menu Change: See What's New KFC is dropping Pepsi from its drink menu after 40 years and switching to Coca-Cola at restaurants across the US. The fried chicken chain announced the new Coca-Cola partnership in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 15. Coca-Cola products will begin replacing Pepsi beverages in January 2027, and the change is expected to be completed at all US locations by the end of March. The switch ends a relationship dating back to 1986, when PepsiCo purchased KFC. The chain continued serving Pepsi products even after PepsiCo spun off KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell into what became Yum! Brands. Some inter…

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Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent Tenure Of Less Than A Week: Report A White House appointment billed as a fresh start has ended almost before it began. President Donald Trump fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, after less than a week in the job, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Zacharia's appointment to the position was announced Friday, Oct. 9. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he had encouraged the 41-year-old Zacharia to reconsider remaining in the highly visible position. “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” Trump said while recounting their conversation. “Kati…