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50-Year Owner Of Victor's Florist In South Orange In Fight For His Life 50-Year Owner Of Victor's Florist In South Orange In Fight For His Life
50-Year Owner Of Victor's Florist In South Orange In Fight For His Life Lenny Zieff, a beloved florist and orchid grower from Morris County, is in the fight of his life — and now, his community is rallying to return the support he’s given for decades. Zieff, who has been at the helm of Victor’s Florist in South Orange for more than 50 years, has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched by Barry Goldin. He’s also battling congestive heart failure and compromised lung function following recent surgery. “Due to his conditions, Lenny can no longer work, can no longer live in his home, and needs to be where the help and medical ca…
Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy
Bergenfield Mourns Loss Of Little League Coach Days After Another Tragedy Bergenfield is mourning the loss of another community leader. John “Johnny” Gallagher, a longtime Little League coach, board member, and community volunteer, died early Monday morning, May 19, according to former Mayor Norman Schmelz. His death comes less than a week after that of Coach Robert Violante, who died in a fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway last week. “Early this morning Bergenfield lost another great one,” Schmelz said. “John Fitzgerald Gallagher coached hundreds of kids in Little League and was on their executive board for many years even after his kids were no longe…
Morris County's Hottest New Coffee Shop Is Run By Husband-Wife Duo, Her Family In Colombia Morris County's Hottest New Coffee Shop Is Run By Husband-Wife Duo, Her Family In Colombia
Morris County's Hottest New Coffee Shop Is Run By Husband-Wife Duo, Her Family In Colombia A Colombian coffee shop with deep roots in family, farming, and cultural tradition is now brewing in Morris County. Tierra Encanto Coffee, which roughly translates to enchanted land and is located at 35 N Beverwyck Road, is a labor of love from husband-and-wife team Jesus Gueits Pereira and Yenifer Osorio, who opened the shop last month. “So far so good — the people are very happy,” said Gueits Pereira, 38. “There wasn’t any coffee shop in the area… we’re basically the only specialty Colombian coffee company here. The community is very active and we’re very grateful for the support.” Yenif…
$20K And $10K Scratch-Offs Sold In Bergen County On Same Day $20K And $10K Scratch-Offs Sold In Bergen County On Same Day
$20K And $10K Scratch-Offs Sold In Bergen County On Same Day Sunday, May 18 was a lucky day for two New Jersey Lottery players in Bergen County. One hit big at a liquor store in Bogota and another at a 7-Eleven in South Hackensack. According to New Jersey Lottery officials, a $20,000 Loaded ticket worth $20,000 was sold at Riverview Liquors, located at 55 River Road in Bogota. That same day, a $1,000,000 Spectacular ticket worth $10,000 was purchased at 7-Eleven #34695, located at 310 Huyler Street in South Hackensack. Both wins came from scratch-off games. Winners are encouraged to sign the back of their tickets immediately and file a claim with …
NJ Transit Strike Ends, Rail Service To Resume Tuesday NJ Transit Strike Ends, Rail Service To Resume Tuesday
NJ Transit Strike Ends, Rail Service To Resume Tuesday New Jersey commuters can breathe a sigh of relief. Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT CEO Kris Kolluri announced Sunday, May 18, that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) — officially ending a three-day rail strike that disrupted transit for tens of thousands across the region. “I am pleased to announce that we have reached a fair and fiscally responsible contract settlement that provides a generous wage increase for BLET members while saving taxpayers and customers the burden of fare increases,” said Murphy. Weekday rail …
Boy, 13, Suffers Brain Injuries, Collapsed Lung In Budd Lake Bike Crash Without Helmet: Cops Boy, 13, Suffers Brain Injuries, Collapsed Lung In Budd Lake Bike Crash Without Helmet: Cops
Boy, 13, Suffers Brain Injuries, Collapsed Lung In Budd Lake Bike Crash Without Helmet: Cops A 13-year-old Morris County boy is recovering from life-threatening injuries after he was hit by an SUV while riding his bike last week, police said. The boy, identified as Lucas in a GoFundMe launched by his family, was struck just after 6:35 p.m. Sunday, May 11, while crossing Wolfe Road from Cassidy Road, according to the Mount Olive Police Department. The Ford Explorer was heading north on Wolfe Road when Lucas crossed into the southbound lane and did not yield, police said. Officers responded to several 9-1-1 calls about the crash. When they arrived, they found Lucas suffering fro…
2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police 2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police
2 Dead, 4 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Tree On NJ Turnpike In Harrison Township: Police Two people were killed and four others seriously injured when an SUV slammed into a tree on the New Jersey Turnpike overnight, authorities said. The crash happened at 1:06 a.m. in the northbound lanes near milepost 13.6 on Sunday, May 18, in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron. Troopers say 19-year-old Cesar Ivan Martinez-Adino, of Hyattsville, MD, was behind the wheel of an Acura MDX with six people inside when he lost control of the SUV. The car veered off the road, rolled down an embankment, and hit a tree. As a result…
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison officials are demanding tighter security after a wild brawl involving hundreds of teens, and none from Edison, broke out at Menlo Park Mall on Saturday night, May 17. According to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, the chaos started just after 8 p.m. when police were called about 100 juveniles gathering at the mall. Within minutes, that crowd grew to more than 300, resulting in a large-scale disturbance and fight. “This behavior will not be tolerated in Edison Township,” said Joshi. “We will ensure that Edison remains a safe community for all residents and visitors alike.” ‘Four juveniles w…
Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom
Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing Storrs Mom After more than two years of desperate searching, the family of Connecticut mom Pattie Wu-Murad has received confirmation that she is deceased. The 61-year-old mom of three vanished on April 10, 2023, while hiking solo in the Japanese wilderness. For more than two years, her family held out hope—until Friday, May 9, when DNA testing confirmed that remains discovered near a stream were a match. “This confirmation came more than two years after she went missing while hiking in Japan,” her family said in a statement. “Although we had tried to prepare ourselves for this outcome, the finality of…
Spotswood Firefighter, 22, Dies In East Brunswick Motorcycle Crash: Officials Spotswood Firefighter, 22, Dies In East Brunswick Motorcycle Crash: Officials
Spotswood Firefighter, 22, Dies In East Brunswick Motorcycle Crash: Officials A 22-year-old firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening, May 17 in Central Jersey, his department confirmed. East Brunswick police said only that Robert J. Oross, also known as RJ, was involved in a crash with another vehicle at Summerhill Road and Racetrack Road at around 5:16 p.m.  Oross, of Spotswood, was critically injured and pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt and remained at the scene, according to the release. Patrolman Ryan Welch and Patrolman Gabriel Gausachs of the Traffic Safety Section are leading the in…
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