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Disaster Relief

Ocean
Police & Fire
Two People Displaced After House Fire In Whiting Two People Displaced After House Fire In Whiting
Two People Displaced After House Fire In Whiting A home caught fire in Manchester Township, authorities said. Manchester Township police responded to the house fire on Conestoga Drive in the Whiting section of the township at around 5:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 3, the department said in a news release. Officers found smoke coming from the back of the home and called firefighters to the scene. Everyone inside the home got out safely and no one was injured. Crews put out the fire and a building inspector determined the home was uninhabitable. The American Red Cross said it was helping a family of two displaced by the fire. The group w…

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by Chris Spiker
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
Several Displaced By Fire In Royersford (PHOTOS) Several Displaced By Fire In Royersford (PHOTOS)
Several Displaced By Fire In Royersford (Photos) Authorities responded to the scene of a house fire in Royersford on Wednesday evening, March 20, according to borough officials.  Royersford Fire Department said they were called to the 200 block of 2nd Avenue just before 6 p.m. Photos from the scene showed multiple rowhomes engulfed in flames.  ibid UPT Fire & Emergency Services ibid UPT Fire & Emergency Services The Red Cross set up a warming and cell phone charging station to assist the displaced residents, authorities said. Those affected have been given temporary housing, according to Mayor Alex Metricart…

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by Mac Bullock
Nassau
News
Long Island Businesses, Homes Damaged During Severe Weather Eligible For Recovery Loans: Hochul Long Island Businesses, Homes Damaged During Severe Weather Eligible For Recovery Loans: Hochul
Long Island Businesses, Homes Damaged During Severe Weather Eligible For Recovery Loans: Hochul Businesses and homeowners on Long Island may be eligible for low-interest recovery loans to repair damage from severe wind and rain earlier in the year. The loans will be available for Long Islanders starting on Friday, March 15, according to an announcement by Gov. Kathy Hochul. “New Yorkers and their businesses should not have to carry the burden of storm recovery alone, and these loans will go a long way in helping those impacted build back better and stronger,” she said. The announcement comes nearly two months after a multi-hazard weather event hit much of the state and Long Island…

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by Sophie Grieser
Prince William
Police & Fire
Burning Candle In Woodbridge Leaves Family Of 20 Displaced By Fire: Officials Burning Candle In Woodbridge Leaves Family Of 20 Displaced By Fire: Officials
Burning Candle In Woodbridge Leaves Family Of 20 Displaced By Fire: Officials Three adults and 17 children have been displaced following a fire that was caused by a candle igniting bedding material in Prince William County. Mykal Coles and his family are being assisted following a house fire in Woodbridge that "left them with nothing," according to the organizer of a fundraiser on their behalf. "The immediate needs of this family are immense - they require funds to secure a rental home, purchase basic furniture, provide food and clothing for the children, and start the challenging process of rebuilding their lives from scratch," Erica Cuff wrote.  "Currently, t…

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by Zak Failla
Englewood
News
Englewood Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support Englewood Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support
Englewood Daycare Damaged By Flooding Sees Community Support A New Jersey daycare that has always been there for people in need now needs help of its own. Last week, the Westside Infant Daycare in Englewood at 192 West Demarest Ave. suffered severe damage in flood.  The flood destroyed cribs, toys, books and furniture and the daycare remains closed. A fundraiser has been set up to support the daycare. As of Friday, March 8, more than $2,000 has been raised. Vivi Nguyen, who organized the fundraiser, is a former graduate of the Westside Infant Daycare and Teen Parent Program and said she benefitted from the childcare and counseling they provided…

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by Sam Barron
Atlantic
Police & Fire
Three Families 'Lost Everything' In Egg Harbor City Multi-Home Fire: Campaigns Three Families 'Lost Everything' In Egg Harbor City Multi-Home Fire: Campaigns
Three Families 'Lost Everything' In Egg Harbor City Multi-Home Fire: Campaigns Three families in Egg Harbor City are rallying for support after their homes caught fire, according to fundraising campaigns. The families were displaced after two houses on the 200 block of Liverpool Avenue were destroyed on Friday, Mar. 1, Egg Harbor City police said in a Tuesday, Mar. 5 news release. The New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross said it was helping six people with immediate needs like housing, food, and clothing. Three GoFundMe pages said Unique Cohen, Melanie and Richie Prince-Borges, and Thomasita Ramos were among the fire victims. The online fundraisers w…

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by Chris Spiker
Atlantic
Police & Fire
'Lost Everything': At Least Six Without Homes After Egg Harbor City Fire 'Lost Everything': At Least Six Without Homes After Egg Harbor City Fire
'Lost Everything': At Least Six Without Homes After Egg Harbor City Fire At least six people were without homes after several houses caught fire in Atlantic County, officials said. The New Jersey chapter of the American Red Cross said it was helping six people from two families after a multi-house fire on Liverpool Avenue in Egg Harbor City on Friday, Mar. 1. Red Cross volunteers assisted with immediate needs like housing, food, and clothing. According to a GoFundMe page, the fire started at around 9 a.m. and spread to the home of Thomasita Ramos. More than $550 from at least 12 donations had been raised on the GoFundMe page as of Monday, Mar. 4. Thom…

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by Chris Spiker
Berks
Weather
Once In 1,000 Years Flood Leaves Homes 'Uninhabitable' In Berks County (PHOTOS) Once In 1,000 Years Flood Leaves Homes 'Uninhabitable' In Berks County (PHOTOS)
Once In 1,000 Years Flood Leaves Homes 'Uninhabitable' In Berks County (Photos) Days after a "1,000-year flood" drenched portions of the Northeastern US over the weekend, Berks County residents impacted by the rainfall are beginning to rebuild.  Heavy downpours from a powerful storm system have left communities throughout the region in disrepair and have killed at least one person in New York state, Daily Voice has reported.  In Berks, residents are taking to GoFundMe to raise money to undo the damage.  Israel Fuentes of Reading says his family's entire basement was flooded under four feet of water during the storm. While he, his wife, and their three children are s…

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by Mac Bullock
Harrison
Obituaries
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…

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by Ben Crnic
Chester
Police & Fire
Parkesburg Fire Displaces 6 Families On Easter Sunday Parkesburg Fire Displaces 6 Families On Easter Sunday
Parkesburg Fire Displaces 6 Families On Easter Sunday Easter Sunday went up in flames for six Chester County families, now without homes. The blaze broke out just before 3 a.m. Sunday, April 9 on the 100 block of Washington Street in Parkesburg, responders said. Firefighters arrived to find two homes engulfed in flames, which had spread to four more as of 3:15 a.m., the Keystone Valley Fire Department said. A firefighter was extricated after becoming briefly trapped in the basement, the department said. By 4:15 a.m., 75 firefighters had arrived on scene and were working to knock down the blaze. The displaced residents were being assisted by …

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by Cecilia Levine
Burlington
News
NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says
NJ Marine, 33, Killed By Missile Helping In Ukraine, Organization Says Pete Reed, a 33-year-old New Jersey native and global activist, died helping civilians in Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 2. Reed was "actively aiding in the evacuation of Ukrainian civilians when his evacuation vehicle was hit with a reported missile in Bakhmut," according to Global Outreach Doctors.  Pete Reed helps an elderly woman evacuate in Ukraine.Albert Lores A Bordentown native and US Marine veteran, Reed served as the country director for the nonprofit, and founded Global Response Medicine, a different nonprofit. "The GoDocs team is devastated by this news, as are our humanitarian ai…

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by Cecilia Levine
Cumberland
News
Massive Pittsburgh Fire Kills Man; Hurts First Responders, Displaces 106 People: Authorities Massive Pittsburgh Fire Kills Man; Hurts First Responders, Displaces 106 People: Authorities
Massive Pittsburgh Fire Kills Man; Hurts First Responders, Displaces 106 People: Authorities A five-alarm fire started in a 12th-floor apartment left one dead, two injured, and 106 displaced, authorities say.  The fire broke out in the Roosevelt Building in the 600 block of Penn Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday December 11, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Public Safety, and the Red Cross of Great PA said in separate statements.  One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and their name has yet to be released.  Another person in the building was taken to an area hospital where they remain in serious condition, authorities explained in the releases.&…

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by Jillian Pikora
Burlington
Police & Fire
One Dead, 25 Displaced In Burlington Senior Living Fire One Dead, 25 Displaced In Burlington Senior Living Fire
One Dead, 25 Displaced In Burlington Senior Living Fire A fire that evacuated a senior housing complex left one person dead and about 25 displaced over the weekend, authorities in Burlington County said. A heavy smoke condition on the third floor of the J. Frank Budd Building on East Pearl Street brought officials from Burlington City to the scene around 11:35 Saturday, Oct. 15. A man was found dead inside of the apartment where the fire was coming from, and one other resident was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.  Our Disaster Action Team responded to an apt bldg #fire on E Pearl St in Burlington, opening a reception …

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by Cecilia Levine
Camden
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Races Through Pine Hill Apartment Massive Fire Races Through Pine Hill Apartment
Massive Fire Races Through Pine Hill Apartment Twenty-three people from nine families were displaced by a massive fire that tore through a Camden County apartment overnight. The blaze broke out around  11:45 p.m. at the Mansion Apartments in Pine Hill Friday, Oct. 7. Our Disaster Action Team responded to a home #fire on West Branch Ave. in #PineHill, helping 23 people from 9 families, providing Red Cross emergency assistance for things like temporary lodging, food and clothing needs. #DisasterRelief pic.twitter.com/mj8j0LVP2s — Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) October 8, 2022 First arriving firefighters found heavy fire condition…

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by Cecilia Levine
Essex MA
News
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At NEAS In Salem: MSPCA 26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At NEAS In Salem: MSPCA
26 More Cats From Flood-Ravaged Kentucky Arrive At Neas In Salem: Mspca About a month after 20 cats were rescued from devastating flooding in Kentucky, the MSPCA-Angell and Northeast Animal Shelter (NEAS) have welcomed another 26 cats to Massachusetts.  The felines were displaced by flooding that started in July as local animal shelters struggled to house the sudden influx of animals. That's where the MSPCA and NEAS saw an opportunity to help the cats find new homes.  “Since our affiliation with NEAS in 2021, we’ve made it a priority to be involved as much as possible in disaster relief," said Mike Keiley, director of adoption centers and programs at the MSPCA…

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by David Cifarelli
Dauphin
Police & Fire
12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police 12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police
12 Miles Of I-81 Remains Closed Day After Deadly 50+ Vehicle Crash In PA: State Police Approximately 12 miles of Interstate 81 remains closed after a massive crash that left three people dead and sent two dozen to the hospital, according to state police. Snow squalls led to the crash that may have involved up to 60 vehicles starting on I-81 northbound near Minersville, on Monday, Mar. 28, starting around 10:30 a.m., according to Schuylkill County officials. Nearly 18 hours later state police announced that cleanup is only half done and people should continue to avoid the area between Exits 107 through 119. I 81 is still closed NB between Exit 107 and 119. Investigation c…

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by Jillian Pikora
Greenburgh
Police & Fire
One Dead After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester One Dead After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester
One Dead After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Westchester Fire officials have reported that one person died after a blaze broke out at an apartment building in Westchester County. The Pelham Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 17 Fifth Ave. at about 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, according to a report from the Village of Pelham on Sunday, Feb. 20. Fire officials who spoke to FNTV confirmed that one person has died, and said multiple agencies responded to the three-alarm fire that broke out on the fourth floor of the building. The American Red Cross also worked to assist residents who were displaced during the fire and those in ne…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant
News
Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida
Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Additional relief is coming for some Hudson Valley victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties have become the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Ro…

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by Zak Failla
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
Support Surges For Family Of 8 After Fire Destroys Upper Gwynedd Home Support Surges For Family Of 8 After Fire Destroys Upper Gwynedd Home
Support Surges For Family Of 8 After Fire Destroys Upper Gwynedd Home Support is pouring in for a family of eight who lost all of their belongings after a two-alarm fire destroyed their Upper Gwynedd home Wednesday morning. A GoFundMe campaign for the George-Reichley family which consists of two parents and six children ranging in age from 13 to three months, had raised over $800 as of Thursday. Crews arriving just before 10:30 a.m. found heavy flames coming from the second floor of a home in the 400 Block of Carmichael Drive, according to the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department. Multiple area fire and rescue companies responded to the scene. The money raised wil…

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by Nicole Acosta
Mount Pleasant
News
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Additional relief is coming for area victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Sullivan County has been the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Additional counties already approved for Publ…

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by Zak Failla
Northampton
News
Lehigh Valley Coach Turns To Community For Support In Flood Cleanup Of Southside Little League Lehigh Valley Coach Turns To Community For Support In Flood Cleanup Of Southside Little League
Lehigh Valley Coach Turns To Community For Support In Flood Cleanup Of Southside Little League A Lehigh Valley coach is turning to the community for help after his little league field was damaged by Hurricane Ida's remnants, which left southeastern Pennsylvania severely flooded last week. Southside Little League coach Roy Ortiz hopes to raise $10,000 on a GoFundMe page to clean up the field, replace damaged equipment, and rebuild the team's concession stand that was destroyed in the flood. The campaign for the Bethlehem-based league raised over $500 as of Sept. 10. "Blood, sweat, and tears went into our beautiful park and within a few hours we are back to square one," Ortiz wro…

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by Nicole Acosta
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything' Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything'
Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything' The children of a Westchester family whose parents' home was destroyed by the floodwaters of Storm Ida are asking the public for help through a GoFundMe. Kayla and Karissa Romanelli said their parents' Mamaroneck home was devasted by flooding with more than 10 feet of water rushing through the basement and first floor of their home. "All furniture, cars, appliances, personal belongings, and memories have faced damage due to the storm," the daughters said. "Their home as they know it has been destroyed." To help, they turned to GoFundMe, and to date, the community has turned out to help wit…

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by Kathy Reakes
Putnam
Police & Fire
Multiple Suspicious Fires Break Out At Area Apartment Complex, Displacing Dozens Multiple Suspicious Fires Break Out At Area Apartment Complex, Displacing Dozens
Multiple Suspicious Fires Break Out At Area Apartment Complex, Displacing Dozens Click here for a new, updated story: Multiple Fires At Area Apartment Complex Intentionally Set, State Police Say Several suspicious fires at a Hudson Valley apartment complex left at last 26, including two children, displaced. The fires broke out around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, April 18 in Dutchess County at numerous units of the Village of Merritt Apartment on Jefferson Boulevard in the Village of Fishkill, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. The Fishkill Fire Department originally responded to the scene for fires in two units, officials said. As they worked to douse …

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by Kathy Reakes
North Orange
Police & Fire
City Of Newburgh Police Creating Chaplain Unit Within Department City Of Newburgh Police Creating Chaplain Unit Within Department
City Of Newburgh Police Creating Chaplain Unit Within Department To help police officers and crime victims deal with the stresses of the job and act as a liaison between the police and the community, the City of Newburgh Police Department has created a chaplain unit. Chief Arnold Amthor said the benefits of creating the unit includes providing emotional and spiritual support to members of the community, especially when dealing with trauma, grief, loss, and death.  Additionally, police chaplains serve crime victims and can assist in providing disaster relief by having a presence as needed, the chief said.  "Finally, chaplain…

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by Kathy Reakes
Union
Police & Fire
Family Of 8 'Loses Everything' In Summit Fire Family Of 8 'Loses Everything' In Summit Fire
Family Of 8 'Loses Everything' In Summit Fire A firefighter suffered minor injuries and a police officer was treated for smoke inhalation responding to a fire in the 50 block of Morris Avenue in Summit Monday morning, according to officials and published reports.  The fire broke out in the two story home around 9:30 a.m. and was brought under control in less than an hour.  Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteer responded to a Morris Ave. home #fire in Summit this morning, helping a family of 8, providing Red Cross emergency assistance for temporary lodging, food and clothing needs. — Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) November 11…

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by Paul Milo
Union
Police & Fire
Fire Rages At Elizabeth Multifamily Home; Smoke Seen For Miles Fire Rages At Elizabeth Multifamily Home; Smoke Seen For Miles
Fire Rages At Elizabeth Multifamily Home; Smoke Seen For Miles A towering pillar of smoke poured from the scene of a residential fire in Elizabeth Wednesday afternoon. The fire at 254 Westfield Ave., a four-family home, had reached four alarms by about 5 p.m., department spokespeople said in a statement.  All EFD units, as well as mutual aid, were at the scene, the department also said.  There were no immediate reports of injuries. About 20 people were displaced, WABC 7 reported.  The Red Cross currently has three volunteer disaster workers in #Elizabeth to help those affected. #DisasterRelief — Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) November 7, 2019…

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by Paul Milo
Union
Police & Fire
Fundraiser Started For Colonia Family Whose Home Was Destroyed In Plane Crash Fundraiser Started For Colonia Family Whose Home Was Destroyed In Plane Crash
Fundraiser Started For Colonia Family Whose Home Was Destroyed In Plane Crash A relative of the family whose Colonia home was destroyed when a small airplane crashed into it Tuesday morning has started a fundraising campaign on their behalf.  VIDEO: Plane crashes into Woodbridge home  "My uncle and aunts home of 15 years has burned down as a result of a plane crash heading to nearby Linden airport. This family’s entire livelihood is completely destroyed with all memories perishing in the fire," the relative wrote on a GoFundMe page.  .The pilot, identified in published reports as Michael Schloss, a prominent cardiologist, took off in a twin-engine Ce…

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by Paul Milo
Hudson
Neighbors
Family With Autistic, Diabetic Kids Needs Help After Bayonne Fire Family With Autistic, Diabetic Kids Needs Help After Bayonne Fire
Family With Autistic, Diabetic Kids Needs Help After Bayonne Fire Several people were affected by a devastating fire that heavily damaged two multifamily homes in Bayonne Wednesday evening. Fortunately, there were only minor injuries reported.  Unfortunately, nearly 40 residents lost their homes, including one family of 10 that is now seeking the community's help.  Faith Garcia has started a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of her large family, which includes infants as well as two autistic children. One of the babies has Type 2 diabetes, the medicine for which was lost in the fire, she said.  To help out, click here. 

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by Paul Milo
Morris
Police & Fire
Morris Couple Admit $152,820 Superstorm Sandy Scam Morris Couple Admit $152,820 Superstorm Sandy Scam
Morris Couple Admit $152,820 Superstorm Sandy Scam A Morris County couple admitted pocketing $152,820 in taxpayer-funded Superstorm Sandy relief by claiming their damaged Jersey Shore home as their primary residence, state authorities charged. The home that Carmine Fusco and Lauri Fusco, 50, own on West End Drive in Point Pleasant that was damaged by the historic storm is actually a summer/weekend property, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Wednesday. Their primary residence at the time of the storm was, and continues to be, in East Hanover, he said. By lying on applications, the Fuscos received $2,280 from FEMA and $150,000 in …

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Aid Arranged For Fort Lee Fire Victims, Police Say Blaze Didn't Seem Suspicious UPDATE: Aid Arranged For Fort Lee Fire Victims, Police Say Blaze Didn't Seem Suspicious
Update: Aid Arranged For Fort Lee Fire Victims, Police Say Blaze Didn't Seem Suspicious UPDATE: A fire that began in a crawl space and eventually destroyed a Fort Lee apartment building Thursday night didn’t claim any lives, produced three minor injuries and didn’t appear suspicious, authorities announced. Several measures were being taken to assist the victims, they said. “The Red Cross, New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management and Fort Lee Office of Emergency Management are working together with other borough departments to provide assistance for the displaced residents,” Police Capt. Matthew Hintze said late Friday afternoon. The borough established an offici…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mount Pleasant
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Rescued, Dozens Displaced After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Westchester Two Dogs Rescued, Dozens Displaced After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Westchester
Two Dogs Rescued, Dozens Displaced After Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Westchester Dozens of people have been displaced after a two-alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex in Westchester on Saturday. The blaze at 137 Hawthorne Ave. in Yonkers, a four-story building, began around 2:45 p.m. with first-arriving fire units being met by a large volume of fire from a first-floor apartment, said Daniel P. Flynn of the Yonkers Fire Department. The fire quickly spread to the second-floor apartment directly above, with minor spreads to the third- and fourth-floor apartments directly above, Flynn said. The main body of the fire was extinguished at around 3:…

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by Joe Lombardi