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Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Kids OK After Special Needs School Bus Driver ODs Behind Wheel, Crashes In Newark
A day after three people were killed by an overdosing driver in a crash at a Route 23 gas station, the driver of a school bus carrying children with special needs had to be revived with Narcan after a crash in Newark. The dozen or so students weren’t injured in the 1 p.m. crash at 14th Avenue and Jones Street. Responders used Narcan to revive the woman, who police said apparently had overdosed on heroin. ****** ALSO SEE: Authorities charged the drugged driver in a Tuesday morning crash that killed a father and son and a gas station attendant on Route 23 in Wayne. https://dailyvoice.…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Paramus Firefighters Douse Lexus Blaze Outside Route 17 Stop & Shop
Paramus firefighters doused an engine blaze in a Lexus sedan parked outside the Route 17 Stop & Shop early Thursday evening. No injuries were reported at the incident at supermarket on the highway's northbound side. A tow truck removed the heavily scorched vehicle. Paramus police also responded. At the scene.Boyd A. Loving A tow truck removed the heavily scorched vehicle.Boyd A. Loving Boyd A. Loving took the photos and contributed to this report. ****** ALSO SEE: Two special needs students and three workers were safely removed to a nearby store after a school van caught fire…
Paterson, NJ
Schools
Handicap Accessible Swing Set Honors Late Clifton Preschool Teacher
A 31-year-old Clifton teacher's memory lives on with a brand new handicap accessible swing set across from the school where she worked. An opening ceremony honoring Joann Zakrzewski was held last weekend at the Holster Park playground. Zakrzewski -- a School 16 preschool teacher for children with special needs -- won the district's Excellence in Education Award in 2014. Two years later, she died of a pulmonary embolism. "JoAnn had a very special place in her heart for children," her sister Janet Zakrzewska said. "She always put kids first. "She spent endless hours each day during cl…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Neighbors
Photos
: Balloon Release Honors 9-Year-Old Bogota Boy's Sudden Death
Families gathered at the Hoover Elementary School Saturday morning in Bergenfield to honor a 9-year-old boy with special needs who died suddenly this week. Joseph "Jojo" Birney -- who was a beloved member of the Bergenfield Lou Harris Challenger group -- passed away on Oct. 16. He was an active participant with the Challenger program, an extracurricular program for youth with special needs. He was also a student at Oakland's CTC Academy. Green and white balloons were released in his memory -- green for his Irish heritage and white because of his new angel wings. "He was a s…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Caught
! Franklin Lakes Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of Garfield Special Needs Resident
UPDATE: A 59-year-old building superintendent from Franklin Lakes was arrested at his home Wednesday morning and charged with the hit-run death of a special needs resident outside a Garfield group home -- thanks to news accounts that included photos of the fleeing vehicle. The Chevy Suburban that struck Giovanni Rivera, 42, was in the driveway when police and investigators took Paul Frischer into custody at his Phelps Road home near the Route 287 overpass just after 6:30 a.m., authorities told Daily Voice. It was impounded as evidence. Frischer was charged with leaving the scene of a crash…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Caught
! Franklin Lakes Man, 59, Charged In Hit-Run Death Of Garfield Special Needs Resident
UPDATE: A 59-year-old building superintendent from Franklin Lakes was arrested at his home Wednesday morning and charged with the hit-run death of a special needs resident outside a Garfield group home -- thanks to news accounts that included photos of the fleeing vehicle. The Chevy Suburban that struck Giovanni Rivera, 42, was in the driveway when police and investigators took Paul Frischer into custody at his Phelps Road home near the Route 287 overpass just after 6:30 a.m., authorities told Daily Voice. It was impounded as evidence. Frischer was charged with leaving the scene of a crash…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Caught
! Franklin Lakes Man Charged In Hit-Run Death Of Garfield Special Needs Resident
UPDATE: A 59-year-old building superintendent from Franklin Lakes was arrested at his home Wednesday morning and charged with the hit-run death of a special needs resident outside a Garfield group home -- thanks to news accounts that included photos of the fleeing vehicle. The Chevy Suburban that struck Giovanni Rivera, 42, was in the driveway when police and investigators took Paul Frischer into custody at his Phelps Road home near the Route 287 overpass just after 6:30 a.m., authorities told Daily Voice. It was impounded as evidence. Frischer was charged with leaving the scene of a crash…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Sports
Lyndhurst High School's First Special Needs Cheerleader Brings Important Quality To Squad
A cheerleader is all Lyndhurst's Gianna Cruz has ever wanted to be. Well that, and accepted. This fall, the 15-year-old will be both -- making her Lyndhurst High School's first ever cheerleader with special needs. Born with a rare illness called 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Gianna has never let her disabilities stand in the way of her dream. Gianna is a longtime member of the Sparks (Special Angels) Cheer Squad and two years ago, she joined Lyndhurst's recreational team. "All we've ever wanted is for Gianna to have acceptance and be included," said mom Anna Rizzo. "All she d…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Events
Lyndhurst Police Encourage Youth With Special Needs: 'Shoot For The Stars'
Youth with special needs will face Lyndhurst police officers as part of the annual "Shoot For The Stars" basketball challenge at the high school gym Saturday night. The event is being organized by "Special Angels," an organization that provides sport and leisure activities for special needs children in North Jersey. The organization was started 11 years ago by local grandmother Debbie Wertalik and her daughter, Tara Banuls. At halftime, there will be a performance by special needs competitive cheerleaders -- with dancing between each quarter encouraged on the gym floor.…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Obituaries
Jeff Matthews Of Hasbrouck Heights Dies, 18
Jeff Joseph Matthews of Hasbrouck Heights died on April 10 surrounded by his family. He was 18 years old. Jeff was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Paterson, to Robert and Kathy (nee Chapman) Matthews. Though he struggled his entire life with special needs, Jeff’s sense of humor was legendary; he spread smiles and laughter wherever he went. Though he became extremely ill in the last few months, his battle was fought with the utmost bravery. Jeff is survived by his parents, Robert & Kathy; his sister Shannon; his paternal grandparents, Florine and Robert, Sr. (deceased) Matthews; prede…
Norwalk, CT
Schools
Special Needs Students Enjoy Special Tour Of Norwalk Fire Department
The High Road School of Norwalk teamed up with the Norwalk Fire Department to arrange student tours of firefighting and specialized equipment last month, with different grade levels attending each day. Students toured the Norwalk firehouse at 121 Connecticut Ave., spent time with firefighters and learned about the day-to-day operations of the department. The High Road School of Norwalk serves students 7-21 with exceptionalities including but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, communication disorders and physical challenges. Hi…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Dutchess County Launches New Website
Residents with special needs now have a new way to connect to services and special events through the county's new “ThinkDIFFERENTLY” website, thinkdifferently.net. The new site connects families to resources, information and community events to enhance the lives of individuals of every ability. “Our new ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ website will aid residents with special needs and their families connect to services, resources, and others," said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. "Whether that means finding educational opportunities, connecting to services and programs to improve the…
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