Fair Lawn Home Breaks Record With $1.51M Sale After Multiple Offers
A newly constructed six-bedroom home in Bergen County has sold for $1.51 million, setting a borough record for a new home built on an existing foundation, according to the listing agent.
The 3,145-square-foot home at 31-02 Gentner Rd., in Fair Lawn, was listed for $1,499,999 and drew multiple offers within its first five days on the market, listing agent Roi Klipper of The Klipper Group/Corcoran Infinity Properties said.
Located in Fair Lawn's desirable Radburn section where a $67M redevelopment is under way, the home has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage.
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Florham Park Cop Choked Woman Unconscious After She Blocked Him: Report
A police officer in New Jersey is facing charges of aggravated assault and stalking after he allegedly choked a woman until she blacked out after telling him to stop contacting her and blocking him, according to court records and a report by NJ Advance Media.
Charges were filed against Gregory M. Dietz, 34, on Sunday, July 19, in connection with an alleged incident on Sunday, July 5, at 10:30 p.m., court records show.
Dietz, an officer in Florham Park who remained on the department's roster as of press time, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault, harassment, stalking and crimina…
Carlstadt Bakery Closing After 14 Years
A Bergen County bakery is closing its doors after 14 years, with its owners calling the decision “incredibly difficult.”
Veriella’s Bakery, located on Hackensack Street in Carlstadt, will serve customers for the final time on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the family announced.
“After 14 wonderful years, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close the doors of Veriella’s Bakery,” reads a statement shared to Facebook. “This bakery was so much more than a business—it was our life. It was where we worked, laughed, celebrated, dreamed, and created countless memories with all of you.”
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Neighbors' Dispute Ends With SWAT Standoff In Berkeley Heights: Police
A neighbor dispute escalated when a man threatened responding police officers, prompting a SWAT response in a North Jersey town on Tuesday, Sept. 8, authorities said.
Officers responded to a home on Mountain Avenue for a reported dispute between neighbors, Berkeley Heights police said. Officers tried to contact one of the people involved, later identified as David Connolly, but he refused to open the door, police said.
As officers attempted to speak with Connolly, he threatened them, indicating that “somebody is going to get shot,” authorities said. Police secured the area and cal…
