A warehouse fire in North Arlington caused a heavy smoke condition for neighboring towns said North Arlington Police Chief Michael Horton The cause of the fire is still under investigation At around noon on Friday, a second-alarm fire was reported at a warehouse on 85 Porete Ave. in North Arlington, said the Kearney Fire Department in a Facebook post Residents should keep their windows closed due "to unknown contents in the building," said officials in the online post The fire also caused heavy smoke to enter the eastside of Lyndhurst, said the police department from that town on Facebook the fire department was still putting out "hot spots" near the fire Kearney and Lyndhurst fire departments joined North Arlington in extinguishing the fire Cadence Mansfield’s North Arlington Girls Softball Recreation Middle Division team needed a pitcher “When we reached the level where they had us start pitching I think I just picked it up because no one else was doing it,” recalled Mansfield That decision year ago has led to the now-high school sophomore doing things no North Arlington pitcher has done in recent memory Mansfield has recorded 10 or more strikeouts five times fanning a total of 76 batters in just 44 innings North Arlington has gone 5-2 in that stretch which included a 5-0 victory over Becton in which Mansfield struck out 13 in a three-hit shutout Wood-Ridge and Hoboken with Mansfield striking out 31 in that time Mansfield’s incredible run of strikeouts makes her The Observer Athlete of the Week Mansfield has a sparkling 1.31 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 53.1 innings The last time North Arlington had a pitcher put up numbers like that was when Kerrin Dys fanned 213 batters in 2011 before going on to pitch at William Paterson “All of her pitches have just improved tremendously over the winter,” head coach Emma Stagg said “Sometime last week I looked at my assistant coaches and I was like wow she has so much more control on her ball in the last year.” Mansfield credits the success to the increased movement on all of her pitches I worked on all of my movements,” said Mansfield “I’ve been able to use the movement of my different pitches.” Mansfield showed flashes in the circle last year as a freshman when she struck out 78 batters in 88.1 innings with a 3.17 ERA highlighted by eight strikeouts in the Bergen County Tournament against Ridgefield Park Mansfield added a cutter to her already deep collection of pitches the cutter has become a game changer just months after adding it “My pitching coach (Ish Falcone) wanted to try another way to throw my curveball,”  and when we realized my curveball and my cutter were both moving differently he just decided to have me start throwing that as well so normally it takes a lot longer to control a pitch Figuring out which of those pitches are on might seem difficult but Mansfield said she usually knows what is or isn’t working during pregame “Normally during my warmup I can tell right away when something’s not working,” Mansfield said “I’ll just communicate that to my catcher (Isabella Buccheri).” Mansfield and Buccheri have been batterymates for so long with chemistry so long that they call their own game “They have confidence in each other and they trust each other tremendously,” said Stagg The two sophomores are among five underclassmen in the starting lineup for a Vikings squad that has new-found confidence heading into the second half of the season and the upcoming county and state tournaments Mansfield showed that North Arlington can compete against some of the best teams in the county allowing just three earned runs over 13 innings against Pascack Valley and Rutherford with 17 strikeouts “To have a pitcher that I know is going to pitch (like Cadence) is huge and if the ball is put in play Jason Bernstein joined The Observer as its sports writer in March 2022 He has a wealth of sports-writing experience Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Please use this form even if you've subscribed previously using one of our other platforms — like Mailchimp Signing up here will ensure you'll be notified whenever we post something new .. or you may choose a different delivery frequency Looking for an old issue of The Observer? Our online archive goes back to 2013 — and by clicking here please contact the Kearny Public Library at (201) 998-2666 State-of-the-Art Facility Features Award-winning Glass Cleanup System 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Interstate Waste Services a leading vertically integrated provider of solid waste collection today announced the opening of its newest Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in North Arlington the facility is capable of processing 215,000 tons of recyclable material annually IWS has been a leader in waste and recycling innovation adopting and scaling new technologies and infrastructure to improve material recovery and reduce environmental impact The North Arlington MRF builds on that legacy with an automated Machinex sorting system that includes a wide array of technologies including:  AI-powered robotics The facility will help keep more material out of landfills while supporting the region's ambitious sustainability goals "From being one of the first to offer organics collection in New York City to opening a state-of-the-art MRF in the Bronx IWS has always been ahead of the curve in recycling innovation," said Michael DiBella chief executive officer of Interstate Waste Services "This new facility is the next step in that evolution – an investment in advanced technology that improves capture rates and delivers real environmental benefits to the communities we serve." The facility is part of IWS's broader strategy to modernize waste management infrastructure in the tri-state area for a more sustainable future IWS's waste-by-rail system already takes 300 long-haul trucks off the road every day reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 3,200 metric tons annually The North Arlington facility builds on that impact by increasing material recovery and providing municipalities and businesses with the necessary infrastructure to meet recycling targets I feel like a kid in a life-size Erector Set," said Jim Anderson director of engineering at IWS and project lead for the North Arlington facility this is some of the most sophisticated recycling infrastructure in the country After all the team's planning and hard work "It was a true pleasure collaborating with the IWS team and commitment to innovation made this facility possible," said Rusty Angel "Seeing this advanced system come to life is rewarding for all involved and we congratulate IWS on this milestone that will have a lasting impact on the region's recycling infrastructure." the facility represents an investment in the local economy the project revitalized an underutilized property while creating new jobs and strengthening the region's recycling capabilities "Sustainability is a core value here in Bergen County," said Richard Wierer director of solid waste for the Bergen County Utilities Authority "We're delighted to have such a facility in our county and look forward to the positive environmental impact it will have for our area Providing additional markets for recyclable material in Bergen County will benefit our municipalities." The opening of the North Arlington MRF broadens IWS's capabilities beyond New Jersey This facility will also receive material from the five boroughs of New York where IWS subsidiary Action Environmental Services is a top awardee for the new Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) program The CWZ program is designed to make waste collection more efficient and sustainable aligning with IWS's commitment to responsible environmental stewardship For more information about IWS and its sustainability initiatives, visit www.interstatewaste.com ("IWS") is a vertically integrated provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York City IWS operates over 1,000 collection vehicles throughout these regions supported by a network of 33 material recovery as well as a rail-served solid waste landfill As one of the largest privately held solid waste companies in the U.S. IWS is a recognized leader in utilizing waste-by-rail transportation to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions ContactAbby Fleissner Director of MarketingInterstate Waste Services, Inc.  [email protected] T: 716.400.9129  Interstate Waste Services ("IWS") and its New York City affiliate Action Environmental Services ("Action") Environmental Products & Services Conservation & Recycling Do not sell or share my personal information: Reno is getting 60 additional units of apartment housing downtown as Jacobs Entertainment wraps up its latest development Jacobs Entertainment is holding a grand opening celebration on Thursday for its 245 North Arlington apartment building “Residents will be able to truly enjoy the live play vibe of a revitalizing downtown Reno,” CEO Jeff Jacobs said The new apartments at 245 North Arlington arrive amid a housing shortage in Reno High demand has pushed the median home price and average rent in Reno to record highs in recent years as housing supply has failed to keep up with an influx of residents to the region Last year ended with average rents of $1,656 for the fourth quarter of 2024 just shy of the all-time high of $1,680 set in the second quarter of 2022 according to real estate appraisal and consulting firm Johnson Perkins Griffin which feature “oversized” rooms for all 60 units will be above the area average for apartment units with the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms The average rent for a studio in Reno-Sparks at the end of 2024 was $1,218 Rent for an 823-square-foot one bedroom apartment with one bathroom will be $1,750 per month The new apartment will also have a 1,256-square-foot Rent will be $2,250 per month compared to the area average of $1,810 Jacobs Entertainment confirmed that it is planning more residential projects at the Reno Neon Line The company received criticism in the past for acquiring several old downtown motels and demolishing most of them The move took out hundreds of units from the downtown rental market as Reno struggled with a housing affordability crisis — including units that served as de facto low-income housing for many residents contended that the properties were blighted and not fit for families to live in describing them as “slumlord” properties multiple times Jacobs Entertainment has since acquired additional properties which the company plans to turn into affordable workforce housing Jacobs pledged to construct a $20 million affordable housing project near the Gibson Apartments on West Second Street Jacobs described 245 North Arlington as the latest in its efforts to turn the area around the West Second Street corridor into one of Reno’s “preeminent” residential neighborhoods “We envision 245 North Arlington as the first of several new residential buildings which we intend to develop on West Second Street,” Jacobs said Jason Hidalgo covers business and technology for the Reno Gazette Journal, and also reviews the latest video games. 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Support local journalism with an RGJ digital subscription entire council makes early pick in Republican gubernatorial primary Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has swept Republican endorsements in North Arlington “Jack has been a true friend to North Arlington he’s listened to our residents and met with those working at our local businesses,” Pronti stated “As a small business owner & entrepreneur himself Jack knows what it takes to finally deliver real and lasting change in Trenton.” Ciattarelli has the support of GOP municipal chair Lenny Aluotto and six members of the borough council: Mario Karcic “Change that will make living in North Arlington more affordable and keep our community safe Ciattarelli came within three percentage points of upsetting Gov Ciattarelli carried North Arlington in the 2021 Republican primary by a 53%-24% margin in a four-candidate field; in the general election Ciattarelli won North Arlington with 56% of the vote Back when he coached girls basketball and softball at North Arlington Joe Spaccavento would bring his teams to the display in the school for the school’s athletics hall of fame “At the end of one practice early in the year I would say we’re going on a field trip and I would take the team out in the hallway and stand in front of the Hall of Fame plaque and show them this is your penultimate goal here,” said Spaccavento who is now the Co-President of the Hall of Fame Executive Committee along with Dan Di Guglilmo 10 years after that you’ve finished your high school career as one of the outstanding athletes to go through the school system.” The North Arlington High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its newest class in a dinner ceremony at San Carlo Restaurant in Lyndhurst will honor the contribution of 14 former athletic greats longtime coach Dan Farinola and Mayor Daniel Pronti The Hall of Fame has always had a special meaning for Spaccavento dating back to his first year as an assistant softball coach in 1984 when then athletic director Rip Collins had him attend that year’s induction ceremony “He was so proud of this,” Spaccavento said “That’s part of the reason why we continued with his legacy He was one of the key contributors to starting it and we want to keep his legacy alive.” Bob Czvornyek (1969): Czvornyek was a standout linebacker All-Bergen County honors before playing at the University of Wyoming He also set the school record in the discus at 147.9 feet Pat Skinn (1969): A versatile player and a high level scorer on the basketball court Skinn’s 21.7 points per game helped lead the Vikings to a 19-3 record and state sectional title John Brazzel (1970):  Brazzel set school and conference records in the two-mile run North Arlington didn’t have cross country when Brazzel started but when the sport was reinstated his senior year he went on to win a conference title and medal in the sectional championships Anthony Orrico (1987): The Class Salutatorian Orrico was a three-sport standout (football Nicholas Valakas (2005): A standout wide receiver Valakas had 110 career receptions for 2,109 yards and 16 touchdowns he scored a school-record 30 points in a half during a 2004 game against Lyndhurst Anthony Orovio (2007): A multi-skilled track athlete Orovio earned All-League honors in the long jump He also was a four-year letterwinner in football Eddie Tejada (2007): A stellar center midfielder Tejada was a three-year captain for the boys soccer team His 27 assists as a junior set a school record that still stands Kerrin Dys (2011): One of the finest softball pitchers in school history Dys’ career started with a perfect game in her varsity pitching debut as a freshman and concluded with a school record 646 total strikeouts Michael Brazzel (2014): Brazel lettered in football basketball and baseball during his three years but it was in Track & Field where he shined brightest he finished third in the State Meet of Champions in the javelin soon after winning a North 2 Travis Fisher (2015): Fisher holds the school record in the pole vault for both indoor and outdoor track Fisher won the Group Indoor title in the High Jump Fisher was a three-time NJIC champion in the event as well as the North 2 Michael Manzo-Lewis (2016): Manzo-Lewis had one of the finest seasons in recent North Arlington football memory in 2015 He ran for a school record 1,62 yards with 19 touchdowns while also throwing for eight TDs to help lead the Vikings to their first state tournament in more than two decades Joanna Seca (2016): Seca scored 66 goals and 57 assists for her career Seca went on to play soccer for the Portuguese National Team and at Drexel Seca set school records in the mile and the distance medley McKenna (2019): The Observer’s Male Athlete of the Year for 2018-19 McKenna led NA’s bowling team to three sectional bowling titles All-State senior season that saw him bowl a perfect game McKenna also struck out 230 batters as a pitcher and scored 39 career goals in soccer Savannah Smith (2019): Smith rewrote the history books scoring a school-record 37 goals in 2018 and school-record 107 for her career Dan Farinola (Coach): Whether it’s been soccer Farinola’s teams enjoyed plenty of success posting an overall coaching record of 408-218-5 at North Arlington While the golf and girls soccer teams each made multiple state tournament appearances his greatest success has been in bowling where the Vikings boys won a Group 1 state title and the girls won a sectional title Mayor Daniel Pronti (Honorary): Before becoming mayor Pronti served as a volunteer youth coach in town for 14 years Pronti was an advocate for turfing Rip Collins Field and is a regular supporter at all Vikings sporting events 1981-82 Boys Basketball Team: The Vikings went 20-4 overall including 15-1 in conference en route to a BCSL Olympic Conference title The season was highlighted by an upset over second-seeded Lyndhurst in the Bergen County Jamboree 1987 Softball Team: The Vikings went 27-2 that season making it to the Bergen County Tournament final as well as the North 1 They struck out nine batters between them as North Arlington (8-6) extended its winning streak to four games Burbach started in the circle and pitched four hitless innings striking out five with no walks in three innings to complete the no-hitter Isabella Buccheri was the offensive catalyst reaching base in all four plate appearances and scoring three runs drove in three runs and added two singles while also stealing two bases North Arlington jumped ahead early with two runs in the first inning and added another in the third The Vikings broke the game open with three runs in the fifth inning and tacked on an insurance run in the sixth The Vikings were aggressive on the basepaths stealing six bases in the contest while collecting eight hits The N.J. 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High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaIsabella Buccheri belted three doubles drove in five runs and scored four to lead North Arlington to a 15-3 win over Hoboken at the Autism Acceptance Challenge in Weehawken two RBIs and three runs and Kyra Garcia went 2-for-3 with a triple and three runs for the Vikings (7-6) Winning pitcher Cadence Mansfield allowed three runs on four hits and struck out eight in a five-inning complete game The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comVincent Hinojosa pitched a complete game and allowed five hits and three walks to help North Arlington down Park Ridge 2-1 in North Arlington Matthew Grant gave Park Ridge (2-5) a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning with an RBI-single before North Arlington (4-5) tied things up in the third North Arlington scored the go-ahead run in the sixth Luis Ramos and Kevin Barrone had an RBI for North Arlington Shane Stecz went 6 1/3 innings for Park Ridge with six strikeouts Craig Epstein may be reached at cepstein@njadvancemedia.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaKyra Garcia went 4-for-4 with two RBIs for North Arlington which jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the top of the first inning and went on to beat Wood-Ridge 8-6 in Wood-Ridge Isabella Buccheri went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs while McKenzie Stone and Jacklyn Burbach each had two hits Brooke Stellato had every piece of the cycle except for a triple and drove in four runs for Wood-Ridge (4-7) Christian Boyce admits he didn’t really know what to expect when he took over as the boys basketball coach at North Arlington in late October just a few weeks before the start of the preseason All the veteran head coach did not was what wasn’t there Either through graduation or transfer four of the Vikings’ top five scorers last season’s 13-13 team were gone leaving Boyce with a collection of largely unknown players “The only thing I knew was that we were young,” said Boyce most recently served as Lyndhurst’s girls basketball coach “Our best just transferred from what everybody told me I just knew I liked what I was told by our athletic director (Joe Cioffi) of what they’re looking to do here at the program and I was on board with that so I took a chance coming here.” it’s a chance that’s paid off in a big way North Arlington has exceeded everyone’s expectations and is one of Bergen County’s biggest surprises “I’m 100-percent surprised after not having an offseason not having any time to really prep or get the kids to know me,” said Boyce “Just coming into this basically two weeks before the season starts expectations of being 5-1 would not have been a realistic goal at that time.” The one established varsity player that Boyce did inherit was Justin Bunnell and the senior point guard has been the steady presence that a young Vikings team has needed So far Bunnell is averaging 9.0 points per game while leading the team in assists (5.6) and rebounds (4.5) per game “Justin really is a Swiss army knife for us,” Boyce said he plays the back for us or the forward in the press He’s loading up the stat sheet across the board He’s everything as a coach that I would want in a player.” Junior Joseph Lunelli (4.3 points per game) is a starting combo guard while also leading the team in steals at 3.8 per game “Aiden’s been very consistent for us,” said Boyce he’s right around double digits (in points) for us gets rebounds and is very intense on the court he has a chip on his shoulder and I love coaching kids like that.” Starting at one forward spot is sophomore Ethan Martinez who has been one of North Jersey’s biggest breakthroughs Martinez erupted for 27 points apiece in wins over Garfield and Wood-Ridge the 6-foot-3 wing is averaging 20.8 points and 4.2 rebounds is just scratching the surface of what he can do as an offensive player “I think his numbers will actually increase significantly once he understands how to score,” said Boyce “I’ve seen guys that could just score because they could shoot and they could get to the rim But when he understands that there’s different ways to get open and understand the game more I think he’s going to be an excellent scorer.” Senior Christopher Sousa starts at the other forward spot and is averaging 6.7 points per game While scoring depth is often at a premium at small schools like North Arlington Boyce and the Vikings have had the luxury of having a guard like Ethan Zaldivar coming off the bench has quickly emerged as one of the NJIC’s best sixth man averaging 14.0 points and 3.2 steals per game “We call him the quiet assassin because he shows zero emotion (on the court),” Boyce said “He could complain and say I should be starting based on his numbers Sophomore guard Danny Higgins gives North Arlington another shooter off the bench while senior Felipe Carvalho is a first-year player who provides physicality up front Junior Amaury Linares has also played some key minutes Sophomore Vincent Hinojosa and freshman Valentino Cruz bring additional depth North Arlington seeks to continue its surprising start as it begins a stretch of four NJIC National Division games in a span of eight games The Vikings then travel to Rutheford on Wednesday host Weehawken on Friday and go to Harrison on Jan 2025 at 3:16 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Christina Villatoro is the mother of a North Arlington player who had been struggling with the Secaucus teen for the ball NJ — A North Arlington woman was arrested during a Jan 3 girls varsity basketball game against Secaucus High School after police say she rushed onto the court and put her arm around the neck of a teenage Secaucus girl was charged with third-degree child endangerment fourth-degree simple assault at a youth sporting event and disorderly conduct Villatoro is the mother of a North Arlington player at a varsity girls game between Secaucus High School and North Arlington High School players from both sides became involved in a heated exchange over the ball prompting the officials to stop the game," said North Arlington Police a player from Secaucus got into a physical altercation with a North Arlington player rushed onto the court and placed her arm around the Secaucus player’s neck and applied pressure." A North Arlington Police officer was present at the game and he quickly intervened and separated the mother and the teen Police escorted Villatoro out of the high school gym following the incident and she was later charged Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.  A former commercial and industrial parcel in North Arlington is being rejuvenated as the site for new single-family homes Borough officials joined with Mountain Way Development Co in a small community known as the “Townhomes at Canterbury.”  “This project is the latest in our ongoing efforts to bring quality redevelopment to North Arlington,” Mayor Daniel H which sits directly across from a residential neighborhood has been an eyesore that we have been eager to address  “After many back and forth proposals between our Redevelopment Agency and the developer this project is being transformed into an extension of the residential neighborhood We did not feel comfortable with an apartment building at this location and knowing the community doesn’t want to see trucks gravel and construction equipment from their windows residents will soon see well-manicured lawns and well-designed will include spacious living areas and high-quality finishes nine-foot-high ceilings and an insulated attached garage on each unit the townhouses are ideal for commuters and empty-nesters Despite the fact this is a townhouse community there will be no homeowner association fees said the units will sell for the mid-to-upper $700,000s Construction will begin as soon as warmer weather arrives Bergen County law enforcement is investigating a shooting incident believed to be self-inflicted that occurred Wednesday evening in North Arlington Authorities were called to a residence on Biltmore Street around 8:00 p.m officers discovered a male with a severe gunshot wound The injured party was quickly transported to University Hospital in Newark where he remains in life-threatening condition officials currently do not suspect foul play No additional injuries have been reported in connection with the incident Bergen County law enforcement continues to examine the details surrounding the event to confirm the nature of the shooting .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comAlexandra Siller pitched a perfect game with 12 strikeouts for Pascack Valley in its 4-0 win over North Arlington in the Breathe Easy Tournament in Rutherford Siller also hit a home run and drove in two runs for Pascack Valley (8-2) Ashley Diaz and Jennifer Lewis also drove in runs in the victory The N.J. 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Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription Matt Bove can be reached at mbove@njadvancemedia.com A small fire on the roof of the Arlington Diner in North Arlington late Saturday afternoon forced the shutdown of the restaurant for the remainder of the day Firefighters had it put out in about an hour Only a small part of the roof of the diner it came out of nowhere and many were stunned by the loss of their former leader But if there was one thing clear after he died it was that something would be done in the borough of North Arlington to honor his memory eternally The Borough of North Arlington dedicated Children’s Centennial Park in honor of the late mayor Oct was led by North Arlington Council President Mario Karcic and neighbors gathered to pay tribute to the late Republican mayor Children’s Centennial Park was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the borough In recognition of his years of public service and dedication to the community the recreation house and park is now known as the “Leonard R Kaiser Memorial Children’s Centennial Park & Recreation House.” he may be best remembered for securing $2.2 million in federal funds to infill sink holes to the Schuyler Copper Mines after a collapse in 1989 an initiative that protected the homes of dozens of North Arlington residents Kaiser served in the  Bergen County executive’s office and became director of the Bergen County Utilities Authority “Leonard Kaiser definitely had a passion for North Arlington especially in the area of redevelopment,” Pronti said “The recreation house and park will serve as a lasting reminder of his impact and devotion to our borough.” The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are preparing for the installation of Safety Sticks at targeted no parking zones and timed parking spots throughout the municipality in an effort to reduce the number of incidents involving blind corners and unsafe parking Safety Sticks are solar-powered camera devices that monitor sections of roadway and capture the license plate information of unlawfully parked vehicles The devices automatically send reports to the police department which then decides whether to issue a parking ticket “Parking safety is one of those vital quality-of-life issues that need to constantly be addressed,” Horton said “Yellow street paint and bright orange traffic cones just aren’t significant enough deterrents for some motorists to park where they shouldn’t I’m pleased we’re taking this important step to help solve this ongoing problem.” The Safety Sticks will be installed primarily on street corners and in front of commercial properties The primary goal of the Safety Sticks is to curb unsafe parking at intersections which has grown into a danger for pedestrians and drivers alike This initiative is not designed to bring a profit from unsafe situations but to send a message that the Borough of North Arlington is serious about pedestrian safety The project was approved during the Council meeting on Jan A vendor will install and maintain the Safety Sticks at no cost to the borough and will then be paid a small percentage of each parking ticket fee as compensation The installation date will be announced in the coming weeks The North Arlington Police Department have arrested a 21-year-old Clifton man they say inappropriately touched a woman sexually inside a local business the North Arlington PD say they responded report involving an incident of inappropriate physical contact who said after purchasing coffee from a local business opened his door and made inappropriate physical (sexual) contact before fleeing the scene including the review of surveillance footage from surrounding businesses police were able to verify the victim’s account and identify the suspect police were able connect and charge Samual Monroy Durango with an identical incident that took place on Jan Durango was charged with fourth-degree criminal-sexual contact a young team entering this upcoming baseball season But since many of them got at least a taste of time on varsity and several it certainly isn’t an inexperienced group either And according to veteran head coach Paul Marcantuono that experience has given an added motivation to this group but they do have game experience,” Marcantuono said I think that was important for them last year to see what the level’s going to be like.” Headlining the group of returnees is junior right-hander Chris Troyano who is once again set to be the ace of the pitching staff after going 5-3 with a 3.88 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 43.1 innings “He’s had some big wins on the mound already as a freshman and a sophomore,” said Marcantuono “We’re looking at him to lead the pitching staff and lead by example through work ethic He already has a ton of experience on the mound and he’s ready to go.” it’s a host of arms vying for spots in the rotation Danny Higgins are set for big roles after strong JV seasons last spring who pitched 6 ⅓ innings on varsity last year as well as sophomore TJ Roman and promising freshmen Cesar Echavarria and Ariantony Monegro are also in the mix for innings they’ll have the benefit of a veteran middle infield behind him with Luis Ramos at second base and Julian Moya at shortstop has extensive starting experience at short the Vikings will have its best defensive infield on the field at all times and the added benefit of the chemistry the two have built up the middle “It’s good to have Julian and Luis up the middle,” Marcantuono said “They played together a lot last year so there’s a comfortability with each other.” Adding to that continuity is Troyano at third base where he was an All-League selection last season after hitting .400 with 19 walks and 25 runs scored Zaldivar and Monegro are likely to man the hot corner Patel is back at first base after starting a handful of games there last season with sophomore Nick Ziakos and Matt Higgins in the mix Sophomore Justin Tarulli takes over as the starting catcher following the graduation of three-year starter Robert Kairys Roman and Matt Higgins could also see time behind the plate “Justin knew he was going to work hard and step in for (2025),” said Marcantuono he looks pretty good and he’s ready to take that next step.” who had 10 RBI in limited time last spring is back after not playing last year and is a strong defender in the outfield headlines the group of players battling for time in the corners along with Kevin Barrone North Arlington begins its regular season on March 31 against Waldwick at home before hosting Elmwood Park the next day The Vikings benign division play on Friday Marcantuono sees a group that feels it has something to prove this spring “They’re not happy with last year and I always tell them to get your name out there you got to compete and they know that,” Marcantuono said but I think getting off to a better start is going to open some eyes and give us confidence “They’re a close knit group that wants to win and they’re showing it every day at practice.” With a 34-20 record over the past two seasons and 46 wins over the past three there’s no denying that the standard has been raised significantly for the North Arlington girls basketball program The challenge now is to maintain it with a younger group of players many of whom weren’t a part of the original build up of the program So while the graduation of three-year starters Skyla Acosta Lia Cruz and Sophia Veloso will certainly be felt on and off the court head coach Brendan Queenan has made it clear to this roster that the bar has not been lowered in the slightest “The standard won’t change and we emphasize that every day in practice that they need to get there,” said Queenan who begins his fifth season as Vikings’ head coach “The freshmen have not won a game in a North Arlington uniform They’re not going to be riding the coattails of people who won a Christmas tournament or 15 They have to prove that they can do that and be a part of this group and contribute to that culture that we’ve built over the last few years.” Bridging that gap is between the old and the new is senior guard Kyra Garcia The 5-foot-5 Garcia does a little bit of everything on the court as she averaged 6.3 points 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game last season and is being counted upon to lead the way this year “She’s the leader of the team and there’s no question about it,” Queenan said She has earned that right throughout the course of her four years here “She’s an amazing person and easy to coach Another returning starter is junior Lyndsay Gilbert at point guard Both Gilbert and Garcia will be asked to score more than a season ago who according to Queenan is “probably our best defensive player,” and senior Shelby McCann both enter the starting line after being top reserves off the bench the previous two seasons The four guards will also serve as North Arlington’s captains sophomore Amayah Saunders and freshman Alyssa Sousa are also expected to see plenty of time at the guard spots off the bench who has shown an advanced feel on the offensive side “I think she can score as a freshman the way Skyla did last year as a senior She’s got a couple dimensions to her offensive game.” 6-foot-0 sophomore Madison Kornas is also set to see meaningful minutes as she continues to work her way back from ACL surgery last winter North Arlington opens its season on Tuesday 17 against Garfield before road contests at Wallington on Thursday and Harrison on Saturday The Vikings will once again host the William Ferguson Holiday Tournament on Dec North Arlington will play University Charter of Jersey City in the first round with the winner facing the Lakeland-Bergen Tech winner for the championship “I think they have confidence that they can win (this season),” Queenan said “They understand that winning is really hard and winning the way we did the last two years was particularly hard But they’re up to it and they think they can get close to 16 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaVictor Freytas hit a double and knocked in four runs as part of a 2-for-4 performance to lead Cliffside Park to an 11-5 victory over North Arlington in Cliffside Park Cliffside Park plated five runs in the bottom of the first inning and to take a 5-0 lead it held for the remainder of the game North Arlington drew as close as 5-4 in the top of the third before Cliffside Park scored six runs over the next three innings Kole Magnetico also had a multi-hit day for Cliffside Park came around to score once and knocked in a run in a 1-for-1 effort for Cliffside Park (4-5) North Arlington drops to 2-5 and will look to get back into the win column on Thursday when it hosts Leonia Every week during the school year, North Jersey school districts nominate outstanding students for recognition in The Record and on NorthJersey.com we announce the top two vote-getters as students of the week featuring their stories online and in print in The Record on Sundays and in our weekly newspapers a program that teaches the skills students need to build courage Jadyn has been dancing for 12 years with Allegro Arts Academy in ballet She is in her second year with a preprofessional dance organization where she has the opportunity to travel within the United States She is exposed to working in the industry and is a part of the organization to enhance teamwork ensure a healthy environment and be a support to those attending the events In November she had the opportunity to travel to Nashville and was awarded a scholarship to attend the Hollywood Tap Festival co-presented by the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and international tap talents Chloe and Maud Arnold of the Syncopated Ladies Arlington zoning commissioners unanimously approved an 80-foot telecommunications tower on approximately 1.8 acres of land in north Arlington The tower is needed to close a significant gap in coverage for the area The property at 2007 Northwest Green Oaks Blvd. north of Northwest Green Oaks Boulevard and east of Wilma Lane The property sits south of the city of Fort Worth’s Village Creek wastewater treatment plant’s service booster pump facility wants to build a 75-foot unmanned communication tower plus a 5-foot lightning rod for a total of 80 feet in height The company requested a zoning change to planned development for community commercial uses and said it had “exhausted other co-location possibilities and this site will close a significant gap in coverage.” Broadus proposed a 30-foot-by-30-foot lease space screened by an 8-foot-tall masonry wall Broadus Vice President Alan Scivally told the commission that the company met recently with nearby residents some of whom told Broadus that they had experienced cell service issues in the past in their neighborhood One resident told the commission that he would have to go out in his yard to make calls and knew of a man who had to install a landline phone so his pacemaker could call 911 if help was needed The company said access to the equipment boxes will be provided by a 12-foot-wide double swing gate for truck access and a 6-foot-wide pedestrian gate Both access points are located on the east The tower is expected to go before City Council members Jan At the Arlington Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here This article first appeared on Arlington Report and is republished here under a Creative Commons license the North Arlington softball team had to rely on a large group of underclassmen with minimal varsity experience And while the Vikings are still a young team – there’s only one senior on the roster – second year head coach Emma Stagg has seen a clear improvement from a group that is certainly more experienced and mature after going 12-14 last year and qualifying for the Bergen County Tournament “But I definitely think that my juniors are more ready more advanced and ready to do well this year.” North Arlington returns six starters from a season ago Among those backs are both pitchers from last year – Jacklyn Burbach and Cadence Mansfield had a 3.17 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 88.1 innings has shown a significant increase in velocity after posting a 4.88 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 66 innings last year “Jackie’s got a lot of movement on her pitches “Being able to utilize both throughout the season is an advantage for us since they’re not going to be super tired come the postseason.” is not pitching will be starting at first base The starting catcher spot is currently being shared by sophomore Isabella Buccheri and freshman Keira Pfaff Buccheri is set to lead off once again for the Vikings and is poised to do big things at the plate after hitting .392 a year ago Junior McKenzie Stone is a returning starter at second base and Stagg believes is on the verge of a breakout season offensively “I definitely see her having a great season,” said Stagg a middle of the lineup bat for the Vikings can also move over to shortstop when Buccheri is behind the plate with freshman Abigail Cubero taking over at second Another returning starter is junior third baseman Lyndsay Gilbert is the full-time center fielder after splitting time in the outfield and at catcher a season ago hit .372 with a team-best 22 stolen bases a season ago and should once again be a key cog out of the No “She’s a great leader on and off the field especially with the younger kids,” Stagg said Junior Skyler Crudele takes over as the starting left fielder after having last year ruined by injuries Emma and Sophia Graci are expected to get the bulk of time at designated hitter as many as 11 freshmen could see time on varsity Zoe Dinnerstein is vying for time in the outfield Mhia Garcia and Marianna Gutierrez are all competing for at-bats North Arlington opened the season on Monday March 31 at home against Elmwood Park before traveling to Pompton Lakes on Wednesday and then Lyndhurst in the division opener on Friday Stagg understands that some may overlook North Arlington due to its youth and the graduation of sluggers Rhi’Anna Gomez and Jeylen Joza But even with having to focus more on small ball and hitting the ball on the ground Stagg is confident this group will again be competitive