Baby, 4 others hurt in NYC subway pepper spray
8 hrs ago | via NorthJersey.com
Police have arrested a man for pepper-spraying four people aboard a New York City subway during a dispute. Comment?
Observers: Case against John Edwards was doomed from...
10 hrs ago | via NorthJersey.com
A jury's refusal to convict John Edwards was less a redemption of the former White House hopeful than a rejection of the Justice Department's boldest attempt to make an example of someone in the name of enforcing campaign finance laws. Comment?
Closter takes on new administrative chief
Tuesday | via NorthJersey.com
CLOSTER - The borough's new administrator/CFO will start work in Borough Hall on June 4, replacing departing borough Administrator Quentin Wiest and CFO Mike Mariniello, who are leaving Closter for other positions. Comment?
Attorney questions Bogota chief over charges against...
Tuesday May 29 | via NorthJersey.com
Bogota Police Officer Regina Tasca, whose attorney on Tuesday questioned the borough's police chief over his decision to file disciplinary charges against Tasca, the department's only woman officer. Comment?
Bogota cop's job on the line as disciplinary hearing...
Tuesday May 29 | via The Jersey Journal
Bogota Police Officer Regina Tasca waits outside the borough hall in this April 2012 photo, during a break in testimony for her disciplinary hearing. Comment?
Road Warrior: Beware the seat-belt crackdown
Sunday May 27 | via NorthJersey.com
We're about halfway through another perilous Memorial Day weekend, a time when parades honoring the nation's war dead are often eclipsed by long lines of cars pulled to the sides of roads for the annual Click It or Ticket seat-belt crackdown. Comment?
Teaneck firefighter injured as rear of two-story hou...
Saturday May 26 | via NorthJersey.com
Firefighters attending to a fellow firefighter who was injured Saturday in a blaze at a house on Clinton Place in Hackensack. Comment?
Roof at former auto repair shop collapses partially
Friday May 25 | via NorthJersey.com
HACKENSACK - A partial collapse of a vacant building's roof closed Main and Bridge streets Friday afternoon, fire officials said. Comment?
Bogota considers referendum on stipends for fire, re...
Friday May 25 | via NorthJersey.com
In a development that reflects a concern in many communities, Bogota is considering asking residents to approve a program to provide pension-like payments however modest to volunteer firefighters and rescue workers. Comment?
Bogota audit finds improper spending by borough recr...
Friday May 25 | via NorthJersey.com
BOGOTA - An audit of the borough's finances in 2011 found that the Recreation Commission improperly paid some coaches and directors Christmas stipends, did not formally approve program fees and spent money that was not backed up by invoices. Comment?
Government shutdown possible if Bogota fails to take...
Friday May 25 | via NorthJersey.com
BOGOTA - The Borough Council must adopt a 2012 budget or pass another temporary spending measure in the next two weeks or it will face a government shutdown. Comment?
Bogota, police reports, May 25
Friday May 25 | via NorthJersey.com
The Police Report is compiled by Bogota Bulletin from information provided by the Police Department. Comment?
For families that lose a child, 'a part of you dies'
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
The Davis family holding a photo of Garrett, who died at 4A1 2 months, smothered in his crib by his mattress. Comment?
Bogota police captain testifies at hearing for suspe...
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
Bogota Officer Regina Tasca, left, who is up on charges, talks to lawyer Catherine Elston, right, at a recent hearing. Comment?
US bank earnings rose this winter to 5-year high
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
U.S. bank earnings rose in the first three months of the year to the highest level in nearly five years. Comment?
NJ Senator: Christie budget is 'hoping for a sunny d...
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
The chairman of the Senate's budget panel today said Governor Christie is "hoping for a sunny day every day of the year" by largely holding to his projection of a huge economic recovery over the next 14 months even as other reviews indicate otherwise. Comment?
Prosecutors file appeal of Ravi's 30-day jail sentence
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
Middlesex County prosecutors made good on a promise by filing an appeal Wednesday of a 30-day jail sentence imposed this week on Dharun Ravi for bias crimes related to spying on his gay college roommate, court officials said. Comment?
Kids can misuse pencil erasers
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
LITTLE FERRY - The school district is cautioning parents to be on the lookout for children who may self-mutilate using pencil erasers. Comment?
Lodi police: Paterson man robbed bank, tried to use ...
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
LODI - Police have arrested a Paterson man accused of robbing a bank to bail his girlfriend out of jail, authorities said. Comment?
Fosdick stays mayor; minor changes made
Thursday May 24 | via NorthJersey.com
After the flag salute and a moment of silence in honor of Police Memorial Day, the May 8 election results were certified. Comment?