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400 Pounds Of Weed Found In Car, Two Arrested: Bergen Co. Prosecutor
A large haul of marijuana roughly the same weight as an adult male gorilla was recovered during a traffic stop.

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A large haul of marijuana roughly the same weight as an adult male gorilla was recovered during a traffic stop.

Ramapo College senior Cheickna Traore was named the G. Larry James Most Outstanding Athlete of the Year.
“I am humbled by the opportunity to be part of this Y’s tremendous legacy," former Bergen County Commissioner Ramon Hache said.
"Our work is not done," Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in his ninth State of the County address.
He was pulled over after a police officer's automated plate reader alerted him to the stolen vehicle, a probable cause affidavit said.
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Feed the Frontlines, an initiative of the HealthBarn Foundation, held its last distribution day under phase 3 of a state grant program.
“I am incredibly proud of what this designation means," Deborah Visconi, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center president and CEO, said.
“This new (Restore Hyper Wellness) location will surely become a neighborhood staple," Brett Jaros, CEO of franchisee L5 Be Well.
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Firefighters battled flames at Pizzeria Mandara after a fridge motor overheated, officials said.
National Merit Scholarship winners are selected based on "skill, accomplishments and potential for success," the program said.
(TSA) officers are highly skilled professionals and catches such as this illustrate the point," TSA spokesperson R. Carter Langston said.
"We’re hopeful that more schools will follow Fair Lawn’s lead," CAIR-NJ Outreach Coordinator Zaid Hussein said.
A group of three was arrested and charged in connection with items recovered in a search of a Teaneck apartment, police officials said.
"This grant will allow (Greater Bergen Community Action) to remediate health hazards in homes and protect children," Sen. Cory Booker said.
“I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to lead the team," Coach Sean Maldonato, also a health and P.E. teacher, said.
"Together, (Chris Hughes and I) will bring residents the dedicated public service they deserve," Assemblyman Chris DePhillips (NJ-40) said.
Hazardous conditions could impact commutes in Wyckoff Monday evening, forecasters warn.
Hazardous conditions could impact commutes in Wyckoff Monday evening, forecasters warn.