Contractor Ordered To Stop Work On $6.4M NJ Police Station Project Over Wage Violations Contractor Ordered To Stop Work On $6.4M NJ Police Station Project Over Wage Violations Contractor Ordered To Stop Work On $6.4M NJ Police Station Project Over Wage Violations
Contractor Ordered To Stop Work On $6.4M NJ Police Station Project Over Wage Violations A Bergen County contractor has been ordered to stop work on a new Somerset County police and public safety building after state labor investigators found multiple wage violations affecting six workers. 3 J's Masonry Corp. of Waldwick received the stop-work order Friday, Oct. 16, for work at the South Bound Brook Public Safety Building and Police Department, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The company was performing concrete decking and rebar installation when investigators identified violations including failure to pay prevailing wages, unpaid or l…

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Bloomfield Fire Leaves Family Facing Uncertain Future As Donations Pour In Bloomfield Fire Leaves Family Facing Uncertain Future As Donations Pour In Bloomfield Fire Leaves Family Facing Uncertain Future As Donations Pour In
Bloomfield Fire Leaves Family Facing Uncertain Future As Donations Pour In Support is pouring in for a Bloomfield woman recovering from a devastating house fire, with more than 160 donors contributing approximately $14,000 to help her rebuild. A GoFundMe organized by Genie G for Gianina Katic is approaching its $20,000 goal following the blaze on Sandra Lane early Thursday, Oct. 22. The fire broke out around 5 a.m., sending flames through the first and second floors of the home, News 12 New Jersey reports. When firefighters arrived, flames had engulfed nearly the entire first floor and were spreading to the second, Bloomfield Fire Chief Joseph Critchley …
NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza
NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza A major transformation of a North Jersey downtown is moving forward, with plans for 113 new apartments, shops, restaurants and a sprawling public plaza that could host everything from farmers' markets to outdoor concerts. Developer LANDMARK received approval from the Union Township Planning Board for the latest phase of CENTURION Union Center, according to an announcement Tuesday, Oct. 20. The project, at Stuyvesant and Morris avenues, calls for a six-story building with 113 rental apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Its centerpiece will be a 24,000-square-f…
Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep
Ringwood Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Wayne Crash Involving Van, Jeep A 36-year-old Ringwood man was killed in a crash involving his motorcycle, a van and a Jeep in Wayne on Friday morning, Oct. 23, authorities said. The crash happened near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. The motorcyclist collided with two other vehicles, a Ford Transit Sprinter van and a Jeep Wrangler, authorities said. The Ringwood man was taken to Chilton Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The drivers of the van and Jeep remained at the scene. Authori…
She Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive In NJ Woods — Now She's Charged With Lying She Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive In NJ Woods — Now She's Charged With Lying She Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive In NJ Woods — Now She's Charged With Lying
She Accused Her BF Of Trying To Burn Her Alive In NJ Woods — Now She's Charged With Lying A New Jersey woman who claimed her boyfriend tried to burn her alive in a wooded area, leading to his arrest on attempted murder charges, is now accused of lying to police about what happened, authorities said. Chelsea Villano, 33, of Eatontown, was charged with two counts of falsely incriminating another on Friday, Oct. 23, after investigators determined she provided false information about how she suffered her burns and who caused them, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Her accusations had led to the arrest of Justin Martin, 36, of Saddle Brook, who was charged with attem…

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This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
This NJ Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …

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Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor
Another Arrest Made In Deadly NJ Hit-Run After Drugs Found In U-Haul: Prosecutor A search of the Acura and U-Haul trailer involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Route 17 in Paramus turned up hundreds of THC cartridges, leading to a second arrest and new drug charges against the driver accused of killing a Bronx woman, authorities said. Michael C. Marciano, 47, of Fairport (Monroe County), NY, who was driving a Jeep in tandem with the Acura at the time of the crash, owned the Acura and had rented the U-Haul trailer, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Marciano surrendered to authorities Friday, Oct. 23, and was charged with two counts of second-degree possession wit…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Glenn Close Shares Health Update, Addresses Cane Questions Glenn Close is answering questions about her cane while keeping her sights on a busy schedule ahead. The 79-year-old actress said in an Instagram video posted Tuesday, Oct. 20, that she is recovering from a complete left hip replacement. “I wanted to just hop on and thank you for all your love and explain why I have a cane,” Close said at the start of the video. “I have a cane because I had a complete hip replacement. I found out that my left hip was in really bad shape and my whole thing is to keep myself in running order so I can really leap into whatever challenges come my way.” Close h…