Heights Woman Found Dead in Hotel, Fatal Hit-and-Run Tops April News

22-Year-Old Heights Woman Found Dead in Atlantic City Hotel

Clarissa DelCollo, 22, of Hasbrouck Heights and Vincent Iappelli Jr., 56-year-old of Ringwood, were found dead April 7 in an Atlantic City hotel room containing a variety of illegal narcotics, according to officials from the Atlantic City Police Department. They were found by a housekeeper, reports said. Iappelli was identified as a co-owner of Gabby's Restaurant in Wood-Ridge.

Tick Tock Diner Manager Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot

The manager of the iconic Tick Tock Diner in Clifton tried to have his uncle killed in an elaborate murder-for-hire plot, state police said. Georgios Spyropoulos, 45, of Clifton was arrested Monday at the Allwood Road eatery. His uncle, Alexandros Sgourdos, 57, of Clifton, who co-owns the diner, was the intended victim, authorities said.

Man Killed in Hasbrouck Heights Hit-and-Run

A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Williams Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights on the border of Lodi before 3 a.m. April 6. The . Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and Hasbrouck Heights Police led the investigation. Reports aid the authorities believed a 4-door Honda Accord was involved. 

Cops: Woman Mugged, Dragged by Vehicle at Heights Pharmacy

Two men and a woman were being held at Bergen County Jail after allegedly taking part in a mugging in front of Heights Pharmacy and then dragging the victim with their getaway vehicle on April 20, according to Hasbrouck Heights police. 

Unexplained Fire Destroys Homeowners Back Deck

A fire which broke out in the yard of a Division Avenue home destroyed a backyard deck. A young neighbor reported seeing the back deck in flames immediately calling the 911. Firefighters were not aware of what caused the fire and continued to investigate after the fire was extinguished. There was no damage done to the interior of the house.

Heights Native Actor Jay Seals Named 'Rising Star'

Actor Jay Seals, who was born and raised in Hasbrouck Heights, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2013 Garden State Film Festival Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award.

Two Heights Public Retirees Receive More Than $100K Pension

The list of retired public workers named to New Jersey Watchdog's "$100K Club" - those who collect more than $100,000 in state pension each year - includes two from Hasbrouck Heights: retired Hasbrouck Heights school superintendent Joseph Loungo and retired Police Captain Robert Kroncke.

Hasbrouck Heights Boston Marathon Runner OK

A Hasbrouck Heights man who ran the Boston Marathon Monday is said to be okay following two explosions which erupted at the race finish line, a source close to the family told Patch. George Veliky, 40, of Hasbrouck Heights completed the race in just a little more than 3 hours, about an hour before the first explosion.

Old Sylvester's Demolition Has Begun [VIDEO]

Demolition of the old restaurant building, known in recent years as Sylvester's and before that the Old Homestead, was done this month.  The old building on Terrace Avenue was taken down to make way for four 2-family homes which received approval from the borough's Zoning Board back in January.

Heights Election: Gonzalez, Buckman Run Again, Skiba Will Challenge

Hasbrouck Heights Republican council persons Sonya Buckman and David Gonzalez will seek re-election in November, while former councilwoman Carol A. Skiba plans to run for a council seat on the Democratic ticket.