Top 10 Most Read Hasbrouck Heights Stories in October

No. 1 - Former Hasbrouck Heights Man Found Dead in NYC

Reports say the man found dead in the West Village early Sunday formerly lived in Hasbrouck Heights. Michael Jones currently lived in New York and was a soccer coach.

No. 2 - Thousands Without Power in Hasbrouck Heights Area

Power outages continued to be reported Monday evening as the winds from Hurricane Sandy ripped through the borough taking out power lines and trees all over the area.

No. 3 - Wood-Ridge Man Charged in Slaying of East Rutherford Woman

Daniel L. Rochat has been charged in the recent murder of a 74-year old East Rutherford woman who was found dead in her home in September.

No. 4 - Heights Police Address Concerns Regarding Attempted Lurings

In light of recent luring attempts in Maywood and Oradell, Heights police are keeping watch for suspicious activity and remind parents to warn their kids against going anywhere with strangers.

No. 5 - Hurricane Brings Horrors to Hasbrouck Heights

Power was out all around parts of Hasbrouck Heights on Tuesday as the borough begins to pick up the pieces of the horrors which Hurricane Sandy left behind, on the eve of Halloween.

No. 6 - Captain Delorenzo Retires After 25 Years with Police Department

At the end of October Captain Jack Delorenzo concluded his longtime career with the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department as he enters retirement and starts a new chapter in his career.

No. 7 - Heights Youngster to Get Canine Best Friend

Erin Bischoff, who suffers from a rare fragile bone disease, has been sponsored by Milkbone and Sam's Club to receive a Canine Assistants dog. Her 6th grade classmates, school officials and family members accompanied her at a special presentation.

No. 8 - Hasbrouck Heights Readies for 'Frankenstorm'

Hasbrouck Heights has begun preparing for what Hurricane Sandy, also known as the "Frankenstorm," could possibly bring to the area early next week.

No. 9 - Hurricane Sandy: What Hasbrouck Heights Needs to Know for Monday

As the area continues to prepare for Hurricane Sandy some important reminders and also a rehashing of some safety tips and resources to follow.

No. 10 - Heights Police Warn of Kidnapping Scam

Police say there have been reports from area departments of individuals receiving calls from someone demanding ransom for the release of a kidnapped loved one.