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NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes
NJ Special Ed Teacher Danielle Teplicky Dies, Pets Need New Homes Danielle Teplicky, a special education teacher from New Jersey, died suddenly, leaving behind three pets that need homes, loved ones say. Danielle Teplicky died Thursday, Aug. 13, according to a GoFundMe launched by Kaitlyn Amato. Teplicky was based in Linden and worked as a special education teacher in Elizabeth, according to her LinkedIn profile. She was a 1994 graduate of Roselle Catholic High School, according to a post shared by the Roselle Catholic High School Alumni group. The GoFundMe is seeking $5,000 to cover Teplicky's cremation and a memorial service where family and friends c…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate
New Website Reveals Millions Of Flock Searches: How To Check Your License Plate A new website is helping drivers see whether their license plate has been searched in Flock Safety's controversial surveillance system. HaveIBeenFlocked.com says it has compiled data on nearly 242 million unique searches involving more than 4.6 million plates. The records range between December 2021 and July 2026. According to the website, the data comes from audit logs released through Freedom of Information Act requests and Flock-provided transparency portals. "The dataset is incomplete," the website says on its FAQ page. "Few governments provide easy access to these …

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Bergen County Estate Sells For $855K Over Asking After Just 6 Days Bergen County Estate Sells For $855K Over Asking After Just 6 Days
Bergen County Estate Sells For $855K Over Asking After Just 6 Days A Bergen County estate with a resort-style pool, golf simulator, and hot yoga studio sold for $855,000 over asking, taking just six days to find a buyer. The five-bedroom home at 236 E. Saddle River Road sold for $4.75 million on Friday, Aug. 14, after being listed for $3.895 million, according to NJMLS records. The all-cash deal closed after the property went under contract April 29. At $4.75 million, the sale was about 22% above asking. The home also ranks as the seventh-most expensive home sale in Saddle River, Zillow records show. The 2017 Hampton-style estate sits on 2.15 acres with f…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Marine Corps Vet Battling Brain Swelling In Philippines NJ Marine Corps Vet Battling Brain Swelling In Philippines
NJ Marine Corps Vet Battling Brain Swelling In Philippines Justin Gelpke, a Warren County native, is fighting for his life in the Philippines. Gelpke, a U.S. Marines Corps veteran is hospitalized in the Philippines with viral encephalitis of the brain, according to a GoFundMe set up to support him. Gelpke is expected to be hospitalized for the next three to four weeks. "The hospital is requiring full daily payment for treatment and medication to continue care, and has given the family the impression that Justin will not be discharged until the entire balance is paid in full," Dustin Harrison, who organized the GoFundMe, wrote. "We have formall…

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Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In
Viva Margarita Closes Bergen County Spot, New Mexican Restaurant Moving In Viva Margarita is closing one of its Bergen County locations, but another Mexican restaurant is already preparing to take its place. Viva Margarita announced on Instagram on Sunday, Aug. 2, that it was closing its Cliffside Park location, thanking customers for years of support. The closure comes five years after the restaurant relocated from Lawton Avenue to 790 Anderson Ave. Viva Margarita remains open in Hackensack, Hazlet, and Wallington. Now, Rojo Tequileria and Mexican Grill is preparing to take over the Anderson Avenue space. Rojo announced on Instagram that it is "coming soon," des…

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Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash
Flock Unveils Major Changes Amid Growing Surveillance Camera Backlash Flock Safety is making major changes to how it stores data as nationwide privacy concerns rise over the controversial surveillance cameras. The company announced the updates in a blog post on Thursday, Aug. 13. Flock says it will cut its recommended default retention period for automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data from 30 to seven days. The changes also include new safeguards that Flock says will prevent law enforcement from misusing data. Flock will require agencies to use a system that flags unusual searches, automatically locks some users out pending review…

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Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town
Undercover 'Cops In The Crosswalk' Operation Nets 38 Stops In NJ Town Drivers in one Jersey Shore town were put to the test, and dozens got caught. Long Beach Township police officers posed as pedestrians in crosswalks on Tuesday, Aug. 4, waiting to see whether approaching motorists would stop, the department said (click here to watch). The aptly named "Cops in the Crosswalk" detail was conducted by the department's Traffic Safety Unit to improve pedestrian safety, police said. When a driver failed to stop for an officer crossing in a designated crosswalk, a marked patrol vehicle was waiting to make the traffic stop, police said. The four-hour operation…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Second-Best State To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…

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These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate
These NJ ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand For Real Estate Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…

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Bergen County Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show Bergen County Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show
Bergen County Single Mom Among 20 Women Dating 'Walking Red Flag' On New Netflix Show A Pilates instructor and single mom from Bergen County is putting her heart on the line for a reality TV star with a reputation for being a "walking red flag." Sammy Gotay, 29, an Upper Saddle River native who now appears to live in Boca Raton, FL, is one of 20 women picked to date Harry Jowsey on Netflix's "Let's Marry Harry." Jowsey, 29, of Queensland, Australia, is known from Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" and has a reputation as a womanizer. One contestant on his new show calls him a "walking red flag." But this time, Jowsey's goal is marriage — once and forever. The show follows J…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Shawn Stimmel, a Wildwood police officer who spent more than two decades serving the community, has died suddenly, the department announced on Saturday, Aug. 8. Stimmel began his career with the Wildwood Police Department in 2001, serving in the Patrol Division, Community Policing/Bike Unit and Field Training Unit. He also worked as a school resource officer in the Wildwood School District. A lifelong resident of the Wildwoods, Stimmel owned Bill's Getty and, as a youngster, worked at Schumann's Restaurant. "Shawn was always the officer who could bring a smile and/or a heavy laugher t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$2.65M Home Sale Shatters Records For Bergen County Borough $2.65M Home Sale Shatters Records For Bergen County Borough
$2.65M Home Sale Shatters Records For Bergen County Borough The sale of a newly built home for $2.65 million has set a new residential record for one Bergen County borough, another sign of rising home values and continued demand in the community. The six-bedroom, seven-bath house at 91 Brookside Rd., in Ramsey, sold for $2.65 million on Thursday, Aug. 6, after spending 32 days on the market, according to the home's listing agent, Diane Cookson of Compass New Jersey. The sale surpassed two other multimillion-dollar Ramsey deals this year, including a five-bedroom home at 206 Peterson Place that sold for $2.45 million on April 15 and a six-bedroom hom…

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