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A Bergen County masseur who was arrested for sexually assaulting a customer last month was arrested again Monday, said prosecutors.
Prosecutors are looking for the driver who hit a downtown Jersey City pedestrian early Monday, they said.
A hole hidden by water from a main break in Bergen County swallowed a car, police said.
Rumors of a "threat" to Ridgewood High School were addressed by the superintendent on Monday.
The city of Hoboken announced that the Waterfront Reconstruction Project is scheduled to begin Monday.
Performances will take place on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance will take place on Saturday.
A Bergen County resident called police when a mysterious $7,100 charge from Bergdorf Goodman appeared on their credit card.
From freshly fired Creme Brûlée Coffee to a twist on Taylor ham and eggs, 5 New Jersey restaurants opened last month with unique offerings.
Coming up in this week's Bergen County weather: 2 more rainy days, and a clear night to look for the Northern Lights.
While the civic league, named for a former mayoral candidate, has moved out of its space in Hoboken, they're active around the East Coast.
At least 4 egg hunts are planned for Hudson County kids, but one has been postponed because of this weekend's weather.
Medically fragile adults who need on-site nursing care will be able to live in a new, 6-bedroom home in Hillsdale with skilled nursing.
Family Promise of Hudson County helps low-income and homeless families. Their Paint-and-Sip fundraiser will offer food, drinks, and fun.
There are 17 families helping raise Seeing Eye puppies in Bergen County, the organization said. They're seeking more in the area.
Two residents are dead after a fire broke out at a senior high-rise building in North Bergen early Thursday.
A new café promising an "elevated coffee experience" is preparing to open in downtown Jersey City.
As Hoboken rents have climbed to among the highest in the country, the city is forcing landlords to justify their increases.
A man has been arrested for more than 30 burglaries in Jersey City, Bayonne, and New York City, said Jersey City police.
At least 3 egg hunts are planned for Jersey City's kids, but one has been postponed because of this weekend's weather.
2 Bergen County neighbors of podcaster Joe Budden are suing him, saying he's been noisy, exposed himself, and smoked in common areas.
