Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Nighttime Fair Lawn House Fire Doused Nighttime Fair Lawn House Fire Doused
Nighttime Fair Lawn House Fire Doused UPDATE: Fair Lawn firefighters quickly contained a Sunday night house blaze that they said nonetheless did significant damage. No injuries were reported in the smoky fire, which broke out in the 30 block of Heywood Avenue near Greenwood Drive shortly after 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4. It was declared under control a little over a half-hour later without the need for mutual aid, responders at the scene said. The family who lives in the two-family home were forced to move into a hotel for the time being, they said. Meanwhile, the Fair Lawn Fire Prevention Bureau was trying to determine the fire's caus…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Property Management Company To Pay Over $3.2 Million To Current, Previous Maryland Tenants Property Management Company To Pay Over $3.2 Million To Current, Previous Maryland Tenants
Property Management Company To Pay Over $3.2 Million To Current, Previous Maryland Tenants A New Jersey based corporation and the several dozen companies they own has reached a $3.2 million settlement with the Consumer Protector Division after charging tenants illegal fees while also failing to maintain properties, officials announce. Westminster Management LLC will pay $3,250,000 in restitution to thousands of current and former residents of the communities that contained over 9,000 rental units across Baltimore City, states Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh. Westminster is required to return funds from excessive application fees, improper agent fees, writ fees, court cos…

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by Annie DeVoe
West Milford, NJ
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'Long Road Ahead': Fundraiser Launched For Passaic County Family Who Lost Home In Fire 'Long Road Ahead': Fundraiser Launched For Passaic County Family Who Lost Home In Fire
'Long Road Ahead': Fundraiser Launched For Passaic County Family Who Lost Home In Fire April Santangelo's successful battle with cancer was tough enough for her and her family. Then their West Milford home burned down over the Labor Day weekend. Santangelo and her husband, John, raised three children in the house on Pinecliff Lake over the past 19 years -- Jake, Ashley, and Tyler. Although the fire was devastating, the resilient mom said, they're all "very, very grateful" that they and their pets are all OK. Friends weren't surprised by April's reaction. The Santangelos are "some of the kindest and most positive people I know," wrote longtime friend Jennifer Dee, citing …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bedford, NY
Real Estate
Bedford Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times Bedford Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times
Bedford Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times An in-depth profile from The New York Times has put the spotlight on a Northern Westchester town known for its history and impressive estates. The news outlet published a profile about life in the town of Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The report highlighted Bedford's "rural feel," with its characteristic stone walls, many miles of dirt roads, and horse farms, along with the "sprawling estates" some residents own. Evan Goldstein, a resident who moved to the town in 2020, told the publication that moving to Bedford with his family was "the best decision of our lives." The New York Times fu…

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by Nicole Valinote
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Chelsea 5-Alarm Fire Hospitalizes 2 Firefighters, Displaces 30 Chelsea 5-Alarm Fire Hospitalizes 2 Firefighters, Displaces 30
Chelsea 5-Alarm Fire Hospitalizes 2 Firefighters, Displaces 30 At least six people, including two firefighters, are hospitalized and more than 30 people are without a home after five-alarm fire ripped though a home in Chelsea.  Firefighters responded to the fire at a triple-decker home on 32-34 Cottage Street just after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 16, the Department of Fire Services said. The fire started on one of the house's back porches, Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese said.  “Porch fires are especially dangerous because they can grow and spread to the rest of the building before anyone inside is aware of the danger," Chief Albanese said. "In a …

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by David Cifarelli
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Tops List Of Healthiest States Again In New Study Massachusetts Tops List Of Healthiest States Again In New Study
Massachusetts Tops List Of Healthiest States Again In New Study Swap out your running shoes for dancing ones. Massachusetts once again topped the list of healthiest states in the nation, beating out one of the country's most desirable destinations.  Boston University's School of Public Health and Sharecare recently published their annual Well Being Index, which compiles studies on several health topics and ranks each state based on its performance.  Massachusetts ranked second in access to healthcare, second in housing and transportation, third in purpose wellbeing, third in financial, fourth in physical health, fifth in social health, fifth i…

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by Josh Lanier
Paterson, NJ
News
Video Shows Joe Gorga Screaming At Tenant For Unpaid Rent Video Shows Joe Gorga Screaming At Tenant For Unpaid Rent
Video Shows Joe Gorga Screaming At Tenant For Unpaid Rent Joe Gorga initially felt bad for a Hawthorne tenant with unpaid rent, his rep says, but after a screaming match captured on video, the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" hubby has filed eviction papers, TMZ reports. The tenant is a restaurant manager who lost his job during COVID-19 and is struggling to bounce back, the outlet says. He can be heard reminding Gorga that he got the money owed through state COVID relief funds. Still, Gorga is livid. "You're a f—ing loser," he says repeatedly," yelling in the tenant's face. "You had nowhere to live I gave you a house." A Paterson native, Gorga i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fredericksburg, VA
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Support Surges For Residents Displaced By Fredericksburg Apartment Fire Support Surges For Residents Displaced By Fredericksburg Apartment Fire
Support Surges For Residents Displaced By Fredericksburg Apartment Fire It's been three days since a fire broke out at the Madonna House in Fredericksburg, which displaced about 34 residents, according to the City of Fredericksburg.  Those individuals were relocated to the Clarion Choice Hotel and since then, the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services (DSS) has been working to help residents find a new place to stay.  As DSS continues to provide these housing alternatives, the local community has rushed to the aid of these individuals, many who lost all their belongings in the fire.  On May 16th at 2159 hours, our Medic 2 was dispatched to a medical…

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by David Cifarelli
West Chester, PA
News
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best places to live in America and several Pennsylvania towns made the list. The website ranked thousands of towns across the US based on data from the US Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and resident ratings, it said. Chesterbrook, a Philadelphia suburb, was crowned the overall best in the US. The town earned an A- or above in most categories: Public schools, housing, jobs, good for families, outdoor activities, diversity, and health and fitness. Here are the other Pennsylvania towns mentioned and their rankings: 3. Penn Wynne 6. Ardmore 28…

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by Nicole Acosta
Cherry Hill, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Home Of 76ers Guard Tyrese Maxey Catches Fire Christmas Eve NJ Home Of 76ers Guard Tyrese Maxey Catches Fire Christmas Eve
NJ Home Of 76ers Guard Tyrese Maxey Catches Fire Christmas Eve The New Jersey house of Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey caught fire Christmas Eve, 6abc reports. The multi-alarm fire broke out at the guard's Voorhees home on Fairway Drive around 7 p.m., the outlet said. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation. Posted by Jay Lubes on Friday, December 24, 2021 Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
News
UPDATE: Two Cats, Dog Killed In Bergenfield House Fire UPDATE: Two Cats, Dog Killed In Bergenfield House Fire
Update: Two Cats, Dog Killed In Bergenfield House Fire Two cats and a dog died in a pre-Christmas fire that severely damaged a Bergenfield home. Firefighters who responded within three minutes were met by flames on the first floor of the 2½-story Lunn Avenue home shortly after 1 p.m., Bergenfield Fire Chief Edward J Kneisler III said. "Because the fire was extending to the upper floors, a second alarm was requested," the chief said. Kneisler declared the fire under control in about 45 minutes. A firefighter was treated at a local hospital for a minor arm injury, the chief said, adding that the residents were evaluated by the Bergenfield Volu…

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by Jerry DeMarco
White Plains, NY
News
Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage
Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined President Joe Biden to tour a neighborhood damaged by Storm Ida in the region. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, Hochul and Biden visited a neighborhood in Queens, which sustained damage from the heavy rainfall. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also visited the neighborhood. "Ladies and gentlemen, that is the definition of a climate crisis," Hochul said at a news conference that day. "We're experiencing a climate crisis as we speak, but more than talking about that, it's a humanitarian crisis." The governor added that she is grateful to Biden and the…

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by Nicole Valinote