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PA Police Chief Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay Arrested In NJ PA Police Chief Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay Arrested In NJ PA Police Chief Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay Arrested In NJ
PA Police Chief Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay Arrested In NJ A former Pennsylvania police chief collected more than $52,000 for assignments he never worked — including shifts when he was visiting bars and restaurants, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 9. Former Upland Borough Police Chief Michael Kenneth Irey, 55, was arrested in New Jersey on local charges Monday and is awaiting extradition to Delaware County, District Attorney Tanner Rouse said. An arrest warrant was issued Thursday, Nov. 5, following an investigation into payments for school traffic details and grant-funded enforcement assignments, according to the DA’s office. Investigators …

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Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has died, the business announced on Facebook. Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez was a standout wrestler and football player, and a lifelong Cornhuskers fan. He worked as a welder before moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuermann Rodriguez. The couple married in 2001 and had two daughters, Emma and Sarah. Rodriguez later moved to New Jersey, where he owned and operated Dot's Pastry Shop alongside his in-laws, Leo and Patricia, and his wife's six siblings. "His hands were his tools, his livelihood, and perhaps his great…
Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says
Man, 28, Shot Multiple Times In Paterson, Prosecutor Says A 28-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times in Paterson Sunday morning, Nov. 8, authorities said. Police responded to the area of Hamilton Avenue and Carroll Street around 11:09 a.m. following a report of a shooting victim, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray said. Responding officers found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and located a crime scene in the area, authorities said. The victim was taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. His condition was not imme…
Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police
Clifton Boy, 16, Critical Following Motorcycle Crash: Police A 16-year-old Clifton boy suffered potentially life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car in Clifton Sunday night, Nov. 8, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:49 p.m. at Main Avenue and West Third Street, where the teen's motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla driven by a 20-year-old Paterson man, Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Anderson said. The teen was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, Anderson said. Three people in the Toyota suffered minor injuries, including the driver and two 20-year-old women from Clifton. The driver and …
Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe'
Engaged Couple Killed In NJ Crash Was Planning Wedding: 'Til The Wheels Fall Off, Babe' A Pennsylvania couple who died together in a crash outside a New Jersey banquet hall had gotten engaged less than a year earlier and were planning their wedding, loved ones say. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, both of Wyoming, PA, were killed in a crash on Route 9 in Old Bridge just after midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas Montagna said. The couple got engaged in December 2025, according to a post on Pizzo's Instagram account: “‘Til the wheels fall off, babe 💍” Pizzo captioned the engagement announcement.…

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This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
This Bergen Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police
Woman Dragged By Hair Into Car, Kidnapped Twice In Hackensack: Police A 34-year-old Hackensack man was arrested after police say he dragged a woman by her hair into a vehicle and forced her into the car at two separate locations during an argument. Officers responded to the 200 block of Central Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 8, after receiving a report of a man dragging a woman into a vehicle by her hair, Hackensack Deputy Police Chief Gregory Zisa said. Multiple witnesses described a dispute that ended with the woman being forced into the vehicle, Zisa said. The investigation led officers to a home on Berdan Place, where they found the woman and the suspect, identi…

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Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns
Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Ford is recalling nearly 79,000 vehicles in the latest wave of safety concerns for the US automaker, federal regulators said. Ford Motor Company issued three recalls affecting 78,740 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Lincoln SUVs and 2026 through 2027 Ford pickup trucks. The largest recall affects 36,994 Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2025 through 2027 model years. The front passenger seat can unexpectedly slide forward, backward, or recline without anyone touching…

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Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns
Crash, Injury Risks Prompt Several Ford Recalls Amid Growing Safety Concerns Ford is recalling nearly 79,000 vehicles in the latest wave of safety concerns for the US automaker, federal regulators said. Ford Motor Company issued three recalls affecting 78,740 vehicles, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Lincoln SUVs and 2026 through 2027 Ford pickup trucks. The largest recall affects 36,994 Lincoln Navigator SUVs from the 2025 through 2027 model years. The front passenger seat can unexpectedly slide forward, backward, or recline without anyone touching…

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Search Ad Scams Could Cost You: What To Check A routine Google search could take a costly turn before you realize anything is wrong. Scammers buy search ads that impersonate legitimate businesses, then send users to convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can steal login credentials and financial information, enabling account theft. The trap starts with something ordinary: searching for a familiar company and choosing a prominent result. Criminals can copy a business’s website and use a nearly identical address, making the destination look trustworthy. The consequences can extend b…