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Horse Trainer’s Journey Back From Paralysis Celebrated At Hackensack Trauma Event Horse Trainer’s Journey Back From Paralysis Celebrated At Hackensack Trauma Event
Horse Trainer’s Journey Back From Paralysis Celebrated At Hackensack Trauma Event A professional horse trainer who was paralyzed after falling from a horse walked to the podium one year later at Hackensack University Medical Center’s Trauma Survivor’s Event. Jennifer Rudolph received a standing ovation at the event, held on National Trauma Survivors Day, after taking the short walk in front of friends, family, and the HUMC team that treated her. Click here for a video of the event. According to Hackensack University Medical Center, Rudolph had been riding since she was 5 years old and was working as a professional trainer when the fall left her unable to move. She was …

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Popular NJ Wedding Venue Sold To Investor For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Popular NJ Wedding Venue Sold To Investor For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing
Popular NJ Wedding Venue Sold To Investor For $6M After Bankruptcy Filing Paterson’s Art Factory property has officially been sold for $6 million, according to documents filed with the Passaic County Clerk’s Office. The sprawling complex at 70 Spruce St., was transferred from Spruce Street Paterson LLC to The Arc House LLC in a deal finalized April 28 and recorded May 6, according to the filings. Mortgage filings show the new ownership group secured a $2.5 million loan tied to the property after the purchase. Separate financing documents also identify Norman Tasci, a real estate investor, as the authorized signatory for The Arc House LLC, according to the filings…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bar On MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Facing Massive Transformation: See The Renderings Bar On MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Facing Massive Transformation: See The Renderings
Bar On MTV's 'Jersey Shore' Facing Massive Transformation: See The Renderings The former Seaside Heights Bamboo nightclub property made famous on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” could soon be replaced by a luxury condo complex. Plans presented to the city's Planning and Zoning Board call for a new five-story building with 48 condominium units, a pool deck, gym, retail space, and parking along the 200 block of Boulevard. Bamboo was demolished in 2021 and was the site of the infamous brawl between "Jersey Shore" cast members JWoww, Pauly D, The Situation, and Ronnie. Bamboo Bar and nearby Karma were both owned by John Saddy before the businesses were sold at auction following Sup…

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24-Year-Old Unseats NJ Town's Mayor After Weeks Of Controversy 24-Year-Old Unseats NJ Town's Mayor After Weeks Of Controversy
24-Year-Old Unseats NJ Town's Mayor After Weeks Of Controversy Frank Velez declared victory in Belleville’s mayoral race Tuesday night, May 12, after defeating incumbent Mayor Michael Melham in the township’s nonpartisan municipal election. The 24-year-old received 3,255 votes,  59.47%, compared to Melham’s 2,218 votes, 40.53%, according to unofficial election results posted Wednesday afternoon, May 13. Melham, who is also the deputy coordinator of the Office of Emergency Management, received backlash from the community over his handling of the massive warehouse fire that closed schools.  Following the fire, the Belleville Public School 9 Ho…

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Bergen County Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Bergen County Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
Bergen County Pitmaster Competes On Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’ Chris Farella, co-owner of Brothers BBQ in Bergen and Rockland counties, will compete on Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” in an episode airing Sunday, May 18. Farella, of Fort Lee, runs the family-owned barbecue restaurant with locations in Ramsey and New Windsor, NY, alongside his brothers Gavin and Jamie. The brothers grew up spending summers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where family barbecues and Southern cooking traditions inspired their love of food and hospitality. They opened their first Hudson Valley barbecue shack in 2008 before rebuilding and expanding the business after a fire…

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$71 Million Deal Just Hit Bergen County Shopping Center $71 Million Deal Just Hit Bergen County Shopping Center
$71 Million Deal Just Hit Bergen County Shopping Center A Bergen County shopping center anchored by Stop & Shop was included in a $71.3 million financing deal. The financing was secured for Lewandowski Commons, a 77,743-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center in Lyndhurst owned by Medipower Group, as announced by JLL Capital Markets. JLL arranged the financing through Protective Life, the company said. Lewandowski Commons is anchored by Stop & Shop and backed by an investment-grade parent company guarantee from Ahold Delhaize, according to JLL. The shopping center was included as part of a broader $71.3 million financing pac…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hackensack BOE Races To Pass $169M Budget As 100+ Employees Face Layoffs Hackensack BOE Races To Pass $169M Budget As 100+ Employees Face Layoffs
Hackensack BOE Races To Pass $169M Budget As 100+ Employees Face Layoffs Hackensack school officials are expected to vote Wednesday, May 6, on a proposed $169 million budget as the district faces more than 100 staffing cuts and a growing financial crisis. The special Board of Education meeting was scheduled ahead of a May 7 state deadline to approve and submit the district’s 2026-27 budget. The district’s financial problems surfaced publicly over the past several months during a series of tense board meetings focused on layoffs, spending cuts, and emergency borrowing plans. At a March 25 special meeting, district officials discussed plans to eliminate about 100…

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Lawrence Taylor Released From NJ Hospital: Attorney Lawrence Taylor Released From NJ Hospital: Attorney
Lawrence Taylor Released From NJ Hospital: Attorney Giants legend Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital after battling a stomach issue, his attorney announced Tuesday, May 5. The 67-year-old former NFL MVP had been hospitalized since Monday, April 20 and is planning to return home to Florida, his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh said. “He is deeply grateful to the entire medical staff for their exceptional care and unwavering support,” Eiglarsh said in a statement. "He is grateful to now be on the road to recovery and hopes to be back on the golf course soon. Mr. Taylor would also like to sincerely thank everyone for the…

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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For New Luxury Units Near Paramus Mall Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For New Luxury Units Near Paramus Mall
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For New Luxury Units Near Paramus Mall Fifteen new affordable apartments are expected to be ready for occupancy in Paramus in Spring 2026, and you can get in on the lottery if you apply in time. The units are part of Vermella Paramus, a mixed-use development by Russo Development near the Paramus Park Mall. The project includes two buildings with 260 residential units and 8,000 square feet of on-site retail, and sits next to the Paramus Park Mall and the new Valley Hospital campus, according to Russo Development. The affordable units will be located at 200 Vermella Way. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and j…

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$109.5M Deal Secured For Luxury Bergen County Waterfront Apartments $109.5M Deal Secured For Luxury Bergen County Waterfront Apartments
$109.5M Deal Secured For Luxury Bergen County Waterfront Apartments A major refinancing deal has been secured for a luxury waterfront apartment complex in North Jersey. JLL Capital Markets facilitated a $109.5 million refinancing for Riello Edgewater, a 226-unit high-rise community along the Hudson River, the company said on Friday, May 1. Riello Edgewater at 99 Gorge Rd., features one- through four-bedroom apartments averaging 1,139 square feet, along with multi-level penthouse units, officials said. Select residences include home office space and wraparound balconies with views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River. The property includes 341 pa…

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Popular Ridgewood Gym Teacher Reinstated After Budget Cuts Spark Backlash Popular Ridgewood Gym Teacher Reinstated After Budget Cuts Spark Backlash
Popular Ridgewood Gym Teacher Reinstated After Budget Cuts Spark Backlash A Ridgewood middle school gym teacher whose position was cut amid budget reductions has been reinstated, district officials confirmed. The return of Robert “Bobby” Franklin comes after weeks of intense community pushback, with parents, students, and athletes rallying in support of the popular Benjamin Franklin Middle School phys ed teacher. Franklin also serves as an assistant coach for the Ridgewood High School wrestling team and volunteers additional time with the junior program. Supporters had mobilized quickly, launching a Change.org petition and urging school leaders to reverse the dec…

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Lawrence Taylor Remains Hospitalized In NJ With Stomach Issue: Attorney Lawrence Taylor Remains Hospitalized In NJ With Stomach Issue: Attorney
Lawrence Taylor Remains Hospitalized In NJ With Stomach Issue: Attorney Giants legend Lawrence Taylor remains hospitalized in New Jersey with a stomach issue, his attorney said in a statement, Monday, April 27. Taylor, who won two Super Bowls with Big Blue, has been hospitalized since Monday, April 20, Mark Eiglarsh, his attorney, told The Athletic. Taylor's condition does not appear to be life threatening and he is showing signs of improvement, Eiglarsh said. It is unknown how long Taylor will be in the hospital for, Eiglarsh said. Taylor played 13 seasons for the Giants and was named MVP in 1986. The linebacker made 10 Pro Bowls and was named Defensive …

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