.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Reed Becker | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMiranda Rivera pitched a five-inning three-hitter in Paramus’ 11-1 win over Saddle Brook in the preliminary round of the Bergen County Tournament in Paramus Katelyn McQuade homered for Paramus and drove in three runs while Haley Kempf went a perfect 4-for-4 with a triple and four runs scored Paramus (6-9) extends its winning streak to three games and will host Saddle Brook again Tuesday while Saddle Brook (7-10) will travel to face Boonton on Monday Reed Becker can be reached at rbecker@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A fire that started on a patio quickly spread to a Saddle Brook home Sunday afternoon prompting a rescue by two police officers and a multi-town emergency response Patrol officers responded to 306 John Ochs Drive around 4:27 p.m April 28 after receiving reports of a patio fire When Officers Skordinsky and Reece arrived they learned the flames had already spread to the structure — and that the homeowner’s dogs were still inside The officers immediately ran to the front door to enter the home "The quick and brave actions of these officers most likely saved the homeowner’s pets," Chief Zotollo said "These officers continue to show their commitment and professionalism while serving the residence of Saddle Brook." The Saddle Brook Fire Department responded to the scene along with fire crews from Fair Lawn The Saddle Brook Office of Emergency Management and Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps also provided assistance Zotollo thanked all responding departments The cause of the fire was not immediately released The owner of the 244-room Marriott Saddle Brook has unveiled the first phase of a $15 million renovation of the historic hotel a familiar sight to motorists in northern New Jersey Pyramid Global Hospitality on Tuesday said the property a refurbished fitness center on the first floor has upgraded flooring and walls with newly installed equipment ranging from elliptical machines and exercise bikes to weight machines and free weights Ownership has also redesigned the Marriott Saddle Brook’s indoor gathering spaces which include six meeting rooms named after nearby counties in New Jersey and the 300-guest Grand Ballroom That complements another 4,700 square feet of seasonal outdoor space for a variety of events Hospitality interior design firm DiLeonardo spearheaded the updates, which follow last year’s sale of the highly visible property “A new chapter for our historic hotel has begun as we proudly showcase a revitalized function and meeting spaces,” said Alejandro Cardona “Phase One of our renovation catapults us to the top of the consideration set for our corporate and business guests seeking the convenience of a modern hotel in the metropolitan area with signature amenities that cater to this segment of traveler.” the hotel dates to 1967 and is the second-oldest in the Marriott system It’s now among the newest hospitality venues in North Jersey reflecting both its significance within the Marriott brand and the property’s connection to the area Upgrades also include a newly built atrium that streams in natural light occupying the property’s former pool area and now providing a space for business lunches “Adding to the excitement of our almost 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor function space our newly built atrium will be a sought-after location especially for events around the Saddle Brook region,” Cardona said “This is a bright new oasis for the hundreds of social events and weddings and meetings we host each year.” The operator added that the redesign draws inspiration from the building’s distinctive architecture which has a robust three-dimensional massing Elements of the newly designed public spaces and guest rooms integrate geometric elements and are visible in areas such as the guest room artwork A second phase is slated to conclude early next year and will encompass a rebuild of the Marriott M Club a new restaurant and a recreation of the Greatroom lobby space That figures to create a sweeping new offering for a facility that serves destinations such as MetLife Stadium Fairleigh Dickinson University and Great Falls Park HWE: Marriott Saddle Brook slated for upgrades after sale to private investor has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy a leading global manufacturer for the beauty industry is excited to announce the relocation of their headquarters to Saddle Brook The group will officially relocate from its current New York location at 1740 Broadway beginning April 2025 will serve as both a Corporate and North America regional headquarters providing a modern and dynamic workspace designed to foster creativity and strengthen connectivity among teams the relocation positions the office closer to its New Jersey manufacturing facilities "This relocation is an exciting step forward for Arcade Beauty," said Jorge Garcia "Our new headquarters provides an environment that enhances collaboration The proximity to our New Jersey operations is an added strategic benefit that strengthens our organizational connectivity allowing us to improve efficiency and better serve our clients." The new headquarters will enhance teamwork across departments while maintaining the company's focus on delivering high-quality customized retail and sampling solutions for the world's leading beauty and wellness brands The transition to New Jersey is expected to be seamless Arcade Beauty looks forward to welcoming employees and clients to its new home in the coming months today announced the retirement of Trevor Deighton which operates in France and internationally in the world of cosmetics clothing and home embellishment with leading brands such as.. Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Retail Fashion Banking & Financial Services Do not sell or share my personal information: Two police officers rescued several dogs from a burning home in Saddle Brook on Monday afternoon after a patio fire quickly spread to the structure Patrol officers responded to John Ochs Drive at around 4:27 p.m Saddle Brook Police Chief John Zotollo said When Officers Theodore Skordinsky and Christopher Reece arrived they found that the flames had already spread to the home — and that the homeowner’s dogs were still inside “The quick and brave actions of these officers most likely saved the homeowner’s pets,” Zotollo said in a statement “These officers continue to show their commitment and professionalism while serving the residents of Saddle Brook.” The Saddle Brook Office of Emergency Management and the borough's Volunteer Ambulance Corps also provided assistance .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Anthony Gabbianelli | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMichael Mudzinski had four goals and an assist for Saddle Brook in its 10-1 victory against Clifton in Clifton Saddle Brook (5-3) led 6-0 at halftime against Clfiton Lucas LaMonte and Christopher Lamboy each tallied three goals and combined for four assists for Saddle Brook Jonathan Shnaper made 16 saves for Saddle Brook Anthony Gabbianelli can be reached at agabbianellli@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Joe Cutrona stepped down as Wood-Ridge football coach in November aiming to spend more time with his children’s youth program in Saddle Brook he did not foresee the Saddle Brook High School job becoming a possibility Cutrona was approved as the Falcons’ new coach at his hometown Board of Education meeting “This opportunity came about in March,” the 45-year-old said and I felt it was a no-brainer that I could do both – coach high school Though his commute is only about four miles shorter anyone who has traveled Route 17 or Route 46 in the evening can empathize with the situation “By the time I got done coaching practice at Wood-Ridge and got to the Saddle Brook rec program practice with my kids “I could see how sad they were and [how much] they wanted me around.” The Falcons may have reason to feel the same way. Their new coach gained a reputation for clever motivational tactics at Wood-Ridge and hinted at his move by posting a GIF of a falcon on his social media account Monday The Blue Devils went 23-16-1 in Cutrona’s four seasons qualifying for the state playoffs each time – after making just two postseason appearances in the previous 42 years Saddle Brook won the NJIC Union Division championship in 2021 but has no NJSIAA playoff appearances since 2016 trying to do things to put Saddle Brook on the map,” Cutrona said I think me coaching down on the rec level will help facilitate that where the kids will see my face every day and want to stay here.” That may seem a tad ironic coming from a 1998 Paramus Catholic graduate who played on a Parochial Group 3 championship team as a senior Yet, as Cutrona has told NorthJersey.com in the past he relates to the underdog mentality as a result of having played receiver and defensive back at 5-foot-7 I was the smallest kid on the field probably,” Cutrona said after leading Wood-Ridge to the 2022 NJIC Tournament final its seventh consecutive losing record outside of Union Division play Brighter days should be ahead – literally and figuratively – as the school is putting the finishing touches on a new turf field with lights and will play regular Friday night home games for the first time next season Those are “the kind of things that kids want to see that parents want to see in town,” Cutrona said “I’m honored to join the Saddle Brook family excited to get started with these student-athletes and we’re going to build something special together.” .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comZaviera Reyes posted a hat trick and seven ground balls to lead Bergen Tech in a 7-3 win over Saddle Brook Bergen Tech (3-4) outscored Saddle Brook 4-0 in the second half two assists and four draw controls to the win Yoonah Cho and Michelle Kossakowska-Dominguez each scored once for Bergen Tech SADDLE RIVER — A female former officer has filed a complaint against the borough's Police Department citing harassment and a "hostile work environment." Former Police Officer Maryan Beskaly's complaint charges "wrongful termination" in April 2023 just short of completion of her probationary first year with the department The complaint also alleges the Police Department was involved in gender and national origin discrimination The Beskaly complaint was filed in state Superior Court on April 10 by attorney Gina Mendola who filed a tort notice against the department in July 2023 The Golonek hearings are expected to resume April 22, after 32 hours of testimony. 'PMS-ing' commentsBeskaly joined the Saddle River department on May 2 after serving as a special law enforcement officer with the Cliffside Park and Westwood police departments The complaint says Beskaly was advised by borough Police Chief Jason Cosgriff on Oct that her performance was "up to standard" and that she would be released to standard patrol duties Cosgriff "also expressed concern about her working under the supervision of certain officers." He did not name the officers but other members of the department told her Cosgriff did not want her working on call with Golonek because Golonek "was not competent to supervise." Unlike male officers who had completed their field service training she was placed on call on a "limited basis." Beskaly's complaint says she was the leader in the patrol division in the number of tickets issued for several months and that at first this "motivated other officers to increase their own productivity." Because she continued to associate with Golonek Beskaly was accused of "taking her anger and emotions out on the motoring public," even though the public filed no complaints against her The complaint also says Beskaly was accused of "PMS-ing," short for having premenstrual syndrome mood swings said he had "gotten a headache" from listening to her "screeching" on her body camera footage and advised her that "she should take testosterone to lower her voice and better perform as a police officer." Because she was born in Egypt to parents who were U.S and she was the only officer assigned to work the Ramadan Crescent Moon Lighting told two Egyptian doctors being interviewed after they were victims of a burglary that "we hired one of you" for the department Beskaly and Golonek filed similar complaints about back pain caused by being required to wear heavy taser equipment on their utility belts while the chief and senior officers were allowed to use carrier vests to distribute the weight of their equipment more evenly Beskaly was questioned by fellow officers for taking time off during her probationary year to deal with her back issues Both women's complaints state that recharging equipment for their body cameras and tasers was provided and stored only in the men's locker room Beskaly's complaint says she was surprised when she was summoned to Cosgriff's office in April 2023 and was informed of her termination because she was "not meeting performance standards." It was the first time she had been told of any deficiencies said Beskaly previously filed a complaint against the department with another attorney and "they tried to settle but were unable to do so." Mayor Albert Kurpis and Borough Attorney Raymond Wiss did not immediately respond to requests for comment .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaAnnaBella LoPresti and Briyah Nobles each clobbered a home run for Lodi as it held off Saddle Brook for a 5-4 victory in Lodi LoPresti hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to turn a 2-1 Saddle Brook lead into a 4-2 advantage for Lodi while Nobles’ home run was a solo shot Anayansi Jaquinet also had a strong day at the plate by drawing two walks and coming around to score while going 1-for-1 for Lodi (2-8) Grace Wien hit a solo home run and drew a walk in a 1-for-3 showing while Helayna Stamm went 2-for-3 and scored a run for Saddle Brook (4-7) Jack McKenna can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com An African gray parrot stolen from a Saddle Brook shop has been returned safely of Paterson has been charged with theft after allegedly taking the parrot valued at $7,000 from Birds by Joe on Jan Calderon entered the store and asked to see an African gray parrot When the store owner placed the bird in a cage and brought it over Calderon allegedly grabbed the cage and ran from the store through the parking lot in an unknown direction Detectives obtained surveillance footage and still images of the suspect which were shared on social media to solicit tips from the public Investigators received several leads and continued gathering evidence eventually identifying Calderon as the suspect Police located the stolen parrot in Paterson and safely returned it to the store owner "Thank you to everyone who has shared our posts scoured online and reached out," the store posted on social media "Big thank you to the [Saddle Brook police] Authorities are asking anyone with information on Calderon’s whereabouts to contact the Saddle Brook Police Department at 201-843-7000 or the Detective Bureau at 201-587-2927 Tina Fey and Steve Carell are teaming up again — this time for a Netflix comedy series inspired by a 1981 classic and Steve Carell as Nick in "The Four Seasons." Kerri Kennedy-Silver as Anne on "The Four Seasons." The pair star in "The Four Seasons," an eight-episode adaptation of the Alan Alda film by the same name The show follows couples navigating friendship and love across the calendar year The series was created by Fey along with fellow 30 Rock writers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield has also worked on "Great News" and "The Mindy Project." CT native who is best known for her role as Deputy Trudy Wiegel on "Reno 911." All episodes of The Four Seasons are now streaming on Netflix Welcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutPalestinian-American teen from New Jersey killed in West BankMonday was shot along with two other teens.SADDLE BROOK New Jersey (WABC) -- A Palestinian-American teenager from New Jersey was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank the IDF says its troops fired on three people they identified as "three terrorists who were throwing rocks at a highway with civilian vehicles." 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COMMISSIONERS PRESENT $138K IN OPEN SPACE FUNDING TO TOWNSHIP OF SADDLE BROOK Funding will support revitalization of Kern Park Above: Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur Bergen County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Mary Amoroso and Bergen County Commissioner Chair Pro Tempore Dr Joan Voss stand with a ceremonial check alongside County and local officials at Kern Park.   N.J.) – County Executive Jim Tedesco and members of the Board of Commissioners recently presented a ceremonial check for $138,808 from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund (OSTF) to Saddle Brook Mayor Bob White and members of the Township Council.   The grant will fund improvements to Kern Park, which is located adjacent to Victor Field. Improvements will include the replacement of playground structures and playground surfaces the installation of new playground structures for 2-5-year-olds new trash receptacles, paving of curbs and sidewalks, drainage improvements, and the installation of park benches.   “Preserving and enhancing our open spaces is a top priority in Bergen County,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco “The Open Space Trust Fund is essential to this effort fostering partnerships across our communities and guaranteeing that our parks and natural spaces will be enjoyed by future generations.” “Speaking for the Township of Saddle Brook I want to extend our sincere thanks to the County for this incredible funding opportunity and its unwavering commitment to enhancing and preserving open space,” said Saddle Brook Mayor Bob White we are making a meaningful investment not only in our open spaces but in the heart of our community as well.” “The Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund is about ensuring that all residents have access to quality outdoor spaces,” said County Commissioner Tracy Zur “Improvements to Kern Park will provide Saddle Brook families with an upgraded It’s these kinds of projects that enhance our neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for residents of all ages.” Bergen CountyOne Bergen County PlazaHackensack County Executive – 201-336-7300 County Commissioners - 201-336-6200 Prosecutor's Office - 201-646-2300 Sheriff’s Office – 201-336-3500 Surrogate’s Office – 201-336-6700 County Clerk – 201-336-7000 Constituent Hotline – 201-336-7330  Facebook Twitter  Instagram was arrested in Pine Beach in Ocean County on Tuesday afternoon said a press release from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office State news: In surprise move, Shavonda Sumter won't run again for Assembly seat in Passaic County The report from the Prosecutor's Office said the woman was able to take the crossbow away from the suspect The employee ran to a neighboring business for help after being shot She was taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries and was reported to be in stable condition Carey is being charged with first-degree attempted murder third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree obstructing the administration of law Authorities said they identified Carey through "License Plate Readers and witness interviews," according to the affidavit Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and Manchester Township Police Department assisted in the search The Hasbrouck Heights man was taken back to Bergen County and was placed in the custody of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office pending a first appearance in state Superior Court in Hackensack No official court date was released by the Prosecutor's Office As she got ready to head into her store on Thursday, Katarina, the owner of Birds by Joe 2 in Saddle Brook, was feeling a bit shaky, still recovering physically and emotionally after being shot with a crossbow in the store on Monday evening Then when I started getting ready to come to the store that's when it hit me." Saddle Brook police responded to Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 after Katarina was shot in the face with an arrow from a crossbow After running to a neighboring business for help Katarina was taken to the hospital and treated for serious injuries She has since had three teeth removed from her lower jaw she said that it will be a lengthy four-to-five-month process to fix her teeth Katarina said the man who shot her is a regular customer He had just been in the store on Friday to buy a cage he walked in the store and said "hey" like usual "He walked toward the back of my retail store and said something while he was there I walked toward the back where he was and I said I didn't hear you.' That's when he got the crossbow and just shot me at close range." The customer, Raymond M. Carey, 53 was arrested in Pine Beach in Ocean County on Tuesday afternoon and charged with attempted murder possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and obstructing the administration of the law which Katarina described as usually very quiet had been closed since Monday evening but reopened on Friday She returned to the store on Thursday to feed the birds so I am not by myself because it still feels very scary Birds by Joe 2, which has been open since November 2020, made headlines last month as well after a $7,000 African gray parrot was stolen The parrot was ultimately located by police and returned to the store In the wake of these two devastating incidents, a customer of the Saddle Brook store has created a GoFundMe in support of Katarina Katarina has been a pillar of love and support for countless birds dedicating her time to giving them the care and homes they deserve," says the GoFundMe description it is a place where people and families learn about different birds and board them knowing that they are getting the best care while they are away." the most recent one enduring an attack at her store she continues to pour her heart into caring for her beloved birds." Weather: New Jersey could get 'life-threatening' blast of cold air; what to know The goal of the fundraiser is to help Katarina recover and "secure her store so she can continue her incredible work." "A customer of mine started the GoFundMe page I appreciate her help and support for doing that," said Katarina "We don't know right now what's going to happen with our business We plan to continue to serve our community "We have to decide what we're going to do but we haven't made any decisions with the business aspect yet so right now we're just going to open up tomorrow to help our customers and we’ll take it from there," she said on Thursday A woman was shot in the face with a crossbow at a business on Route 46 in Saddle Brook on Monday evening Saddle Brook police responded to a business on Route 46 east after a 911 call about a woman being seriously injured at her workplace the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said in a release who had serious injuries and was rushed to an area hospital Details of what preceded the attack have not been released The prosecutor's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the alleged attempted homicide with the Saddle Brook police The Bergen County Sheriff's Office also assisted at the scene The Saddle Brook police chief deferred all questions to the Prosecutor's Office This story has been updated with new information A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Route 46 east in Saddle Brook on Sunday night the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said Officers determined that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene The pedestrian was later indentified as Vilma Huamani-Centeno The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Investigation Unit responded to the scene and a joint investigation is underway in collaboration with the Saddle Brook Police Department The prosecutor thanked the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and Tenafly and East Rutherford police departments for their assistance in the investigation Staff writer John Connolly contributed to this article which has been updated with new information The man accused of shooting a Bergen County pet store owner in the face with a crossbow has been ordered to remain in jail by a Passaic County judge is accused of shooting the owner of Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 in Saddle Brook on Feb The case was transferred from Bergen County to Passaic County where Bergen County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Anthony Talarico argued before state Superior Court Judge Scott Rumana on March 5 for Carey to stay in jail Carey is charged with first-degree attempted murder Talarico called Carey's actions "extraordinarily random and extraordinarily violent," saying Carey had been to the store multiple times He said the surveillance footage in the store showed Carey walking in with a black bag He then made contact with the victim and asked her a question he shot her in the face with the crossbow from about 2 to 3 feet away and Talarico said he believed she had a portion of a tonsil sliced See it: Car falls into collapsed road in Rockleigh, forcing road closure Talarico said Katarina was not given any warning and there was no particular reason for Carey to shoot her He said Katarina removed the arrow from her throat and fought Carey off as he tried to shoot her again before she fled to a neighboring store and he was arrested in Pine Beach in Ocean County the next day Talarico said before that Carey went into Manhattan and fired his crossbow at the FBI building Talarico said Carey "conducted himself in a whole violent and irrational manner" that almost killed one woman and could have injured others He said the Hasbrouck Heights resident had previous run-ins with the criminal justice system including sending a dead mouse to a Superior Court judge in retaliation for "an adverse ruling against him." Talarico also argued Carey had few ties to the community Kalsner Kershen said Carey has lived in the area his whole life and that his mother and sister still live in the state She acknowledged a restraining order filed by Carey's mother against him She said the incident was downgraded to family court and that his mother was not in fear of him and didn't want to continue with the charges Crime: Bergen County resident faces $500K lawsuit over sneaker business. Here's what it claims Kalsner Kershen noted that her client had run-ins with the law in 1994 and 2000 that were disorderly persons offenses but said he was not known to be violent "He has no prior violence convictions on his record at all," Kalsner Kershen said "This is the first allegation of any form of violence against him." Talarico said the history Carey has may not be long but is "assaultive in nature" and includes resisting arrest and the restraining order against him from his mother is still active Kalsner Kershen argued that there were conditions the court could place on Carey to guarantee his presence in court and for him to stay away from the victim The judge said he has been aware of the case since its inception and that it was highly publicized in his daily newspaper "Somebody who is apparently completely innocent of doing anything except for being a shop owner and the next thing is taking a crossbow to the face." He said the circumstances of the offense were "not favorable," nor was the fact that Carey was a frequent customer Rumana said Carey's firing of the crossbow was "deeply concerning" because of its violent nature He referred the case to the grand jury and told Carey he had seven days to appeal the decision .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Dylan McCoy | For NJ Advance MediaMadelyn Connelly threw a complete game three-hitter as Hasbrouck Heights recorded its fifth straight win Each team scored a run in the third inning Hasbrouck Heights (9-1) added two more runs in the fourth inning to secure the result Jaelyn Karwoski hit the go-ahead home run for Hasbrouck Heights Daniele Giresi recorded two hits and drove in an RBI Grace Wien pitched six innings for Saddle Brook (4-6) Hasbrouck Heights will attempt to extend its winning streak in a road matchup on Sunday against Wallington Saddle Brook will also travel on Sunday to face Lodi Dylan McCoy can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comElmwood Park edged out a 3-2 extra-innings win over Saddle Brook Saddle Brook (4-8) scored a run each in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings to force extra innings Elmwood Park (3-4) scored the decisive go-ahead run in the top of the eighth Sarah Brett recorded two hits and one RBI for Saddle Brook while Grace Wien struck out 11 batter while giving up five walks NJ Advance Media file photoJohn Jones | For NJ Advance Media .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Tyler Duffy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comIsabella De Martinis went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI to help give Pompton Lakes a convincing 11-0 victory over Saddle Brook in Saddle Brook Drea Bailey went 3-for-4 with an RBI for Pompton Lakes (1-0) Kylie LaCroix threw a two-hitter while striking out 12 batters in the victory Pompton Lakes led 6-0 after the fourth inning and scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning Helayna Stamm went 1-for-3 for Saddle Brook (0-1) The N.J. 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Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) (edited) A 30-year-old Saddle Brook man reported missing Saturday April 26 from the Westfield Garden State Plaza who authorities previously said was armed with a knife was found by Hackensack police around 2 a.m according to a statement from Paramus Police Chief Robert M The man is currently receiving the appropriate medical care Paramus police extended their sincere thanks to the surrounding law enforcement agencies and the public for their assistance and support during the search​ A crash investigation involving a pedestrian has shut down all eastbound lanes on Route 46 in Saddle Brook Sunday night according to the NJ Department of Transportation The investigation, which began around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, is on Route 46 near 5th Street, according to the DOT's 511NJ.org website The Saddle Brook Police Department could not provide any immediate information on the crash "This incident is still under investigation." Check back for more information on this developing story SADDLE BROOK — The township Police Department is asking for help finding a parrot valued at about $7,000 stolen Thursday from an exotic bird shop A man wearing a dark-colored Nike hooded sweatshirt came into the store, Birds by Joe 2, on Route 46 east in Saddle Brook on Jan. 23 at about 4 p.m. and asked to see an African grey parrot, police said in a social media post The clerk placed the parrot in a cage to show the customer and when the worker brought the cage to the man he grabbed it and quickly ran out of the store Birds by Joe is an exotic bird store specializing in hand-raised baby parrots, including African greys, Amazons, caiques, conures, Pionus, cape parrots, cockatoos and macaws, its website says The family-owned business also raises smaller birds Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saddle Brook Police Department Detective Bureau at 201-587-2940 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comZach Day threw fiving innings giving up five hits while striking out eight and walking five to help Dwight-Englewood take an 8-3 win over Saddle Brook in Englewood Dwight-Englewood (6-3) led 5-0 after two innings Mason Shapiro spent four hitless shutout innings on the mound Noah Fisher went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI while Austin Kim went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double 2025 at 8:03 am ETA woman was shot in the face with a crossbow at her job in Bergen County on Monday (Kyle Mazza/Shutterstock)A woman was shot in the face with a crossbow at her job in Bergen County on Monday NJ — A Hasbrouck Heights man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a pet shop employee with a crossbow on Monday evening has been charged with first-degree attempted murder Prosecutors said he was apprehended at 18 Route 9 in Pine Beach police in Saddle Brook responded to a 911 call just before 6 p.m saying that a woman was seriously injured at her place of employment — a business on Route 46 East Police and prosecutors investigated and determined that Carey entered and shot the woman with a crossbow "The victim ran from the store to seek help at a neighboring business while the suspect fled the scene of the crime in a vehicle that was parked outside the business," prosecutors said They were able to identify Carey's car and alert other law enforcement agencies Carey was found and arrested in Pine Beach and the Manchester Township Police Department Carey was charged with weapons possession and obstructing the administration of law He was taken to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office to await a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack The pet shop Birds by Joe identified the victim as a woman who works there on Monday and said that she "is recovering and investigations are underway." Detectives are investigating the case as an attempted homicide In an unusual twist, the pet shop is the same one that reported last month that someone stole a $7,000 grey parrot out of the same employee's hands. The parrot was returned days later after someone purchased the bird and then called in a tip, they said in an update The Saddle Brook police said on Feb. 3 that they had issued an arrest warrant for a Paterson man in connect with the bird theft The bird store said they will reopen on Friday "Prayers for a full recovery for this very nice woman," said one commenter Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Marriott unveiled a $15 million overhaul for its Saddle Brook hotel just off Route 80, after the property sold for nearly $17 million last year The overhaul comes at a time when the international hotel chain is shifting from new openings to renovations amid higher construction costs and complicated financing coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic the newly-renovated Marriott Hotel — which first opened in 1967 — will feature 244 rooms nearly 12,000 square feet of meeting space function and meeting spaces,” the hotel’s general manager Executives are touting the hotel’s proximity to New York City MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack and Teaneck The property had been sold last year by CP Saddle Brook LLC The Marriott Saddle Brook is operated by Pyramid Global Hospitality in a franchising agreement with Marriott Pyramid Global was formed by the 2021 merger of three hotel and resort management companies The organization’s global portfolio includes more than 240 properties across the U.S. Hotel remains open during phased renovationsA first phase of the hotel’s renovation was completed in July It included the redesign of 244 rooms with new decor 7,200 square feet of indoor gathering space 4,700 square feet of outdoor gathering space The fitness center features aerobic machines and weights warm color palette” with “modern furnishings,” a press release reads said the first phase “catapults us to the top of the consideration set for our corporate and business guests seeking the convenience of a modern hotel in the metropolitan area.”  A second phase — slated for completion in early 2025 — will include a new restaurant called M Club Marriott International CEO Tony Capuano told investors last month that — with higher construction costs and the complexities of financing — the company's focus has been on updating existing properties rather than new construction “The availability of construction debt is still relatively constricted to where we were in a pre-pandemic situation,” he said during a recent earnings call we're not back to where we were pre-pandemic in terms of shovels in the ground but we're just not all the way back yet.”  will “remain a significant driver of growth” for Marriott Other hotels are in similar situations. IHG — the British hospitality company that owns Holiday Inn, told trade publication Hotel Dive that nearly 40% of its openings in the first half of 2023 were conversions of existing properties labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record Email: munozd@northjersey.com; Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comAva Habermann recorded a double and two RBI for Saddle Brook in its 9-8 win over Elmwood Park in Saddle Brook Victoria Rosado finished 3-for-3 with three runs scored for Saddle Brook (2-2) which overcame a 6-0 deficit after the first inning and scored three runs in the seventh to complete the comeback victory Grace Wien struck out 10 in the circle for Saddle Brook Gianna Ramirez and Jenna Davis each drove in two runs for Elmwood Park (1-3) SADDLE RIVER — The borough's school district has hired its next superintendent of schools principal of the Birchwood Elementary School in Dover and coordinator of the Rockaway Township School District Macones will take over as superintendent of the 115-student preschool-to-grade-five school district effective on July 1 The announcement was made by Board of Education President Emily Kaufman at Tuesday night's meeting where Macones' contract was formally approved Macones succeeds Gina Cinotti, who retired in August 2024 Richard Freedman has been serving as interim superintendent for the district since then "With over two decades of experience in education Macones is a passionate and innovative leader dedicated to fostering a thriving school culture where students Macones earned her bachelor's degree in communications from William Paterson University She holds a master's and a doctorate in educational leadership from Centenary University Macones previously served as principal of Liberty Township Elementary School 2015 to 2018 as a teacher at Valley Road School in Stanhope 2007 to 2015 and as a teacher at Memorial Park Middle School in Woodland Park 2002 to 2007 Macones joins the district after its board signed a $4.5 million, five-year middle school education agreement in November to continue sending approximately 54 students from sixth through eighth grades to Ramsey's 654-student Eric S. Smith Middle School An additional 100 high-school students attend Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale or Ramsey High School on a send/receive basis the study failed to take into account that its middle school students were previously housed in a separate building on the Wandell School campus until May 1998 when the building was declared unsafe and torn down Some parents pressed to have their children switch to middle school in Upper Saddle River which send their students to Northern Highlands and coordinate curriculums none of the three elementary districts joined the long-term study The board was left to debate whether it could duplicate Ramsey's educational In response to a question at February's board meeting Kaufman advised "that after the August meeting the board halted the middle school exploration process." Last sentence added to reflect the middle school study was halted A 53-year-old man accused of shooting a pet store employee in the face with a crossbow in North Jersey was tracked down less than 24 hours later with help from the FBI and the Bergen County SWAT team Raymond M. Carey, of Hasbrouck Heights, was captured in Pine Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in connection with the åssault at Birds By Joe 2 (where a $7,000 African parrot was stolen last month) on Route 46 in Saddle Brook according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and store employees and despite being traumatized was back to work on Tuesday surrounded by friends said Carey came into the store twice a month to buy seeds Investigators identified Carey as the suspect and launched a multi-agency search that led them to Pine Beach Carey was charged with first-degree attempted murder third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree obstruction of the administration of law having been charged with retaliation for past official action on Dec he was charged with criminal attempt out of Saddle Brook he was charged with contempt for violating a domestic violence restraining order in Manchester Township Carey was transported back to Bergen County and placed in the custody of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court Authorities credited the quick coordination between local and federal law enforcement in securing the arrest Prosecutor Musella emphasized that the charges are accusations and that Carey is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court SADDLE RIVER — Pre-leasing registration has begun for the 112-unit affordable housing project on Choctaw Trail The project, called Residences at Choctaw, is still under construction. Registration is being taken at the development's residencesatchoctaw.com website. Notice of the housing is also posted on the borough website, saddleriver.org There has been a "tremendous amount of demand" for the housing senior vice president of The Michaels Organization "We've had 1,300 pre-applications submitted we have to weed through who is income-eligible," Lubonski said Lease signing is being held off until the project's permanent power source is confirmed "We have to be very careful to make sure the buildings are going to be delivered and folks can actually move in within 120 days or the income levels go stale," Lubonski said Monthly rentals for the affordable units are listed at $662 to $1,391 for a one-bedroom unit $795 to $1,690 for a two-bedroom and $918 to $1,928 for a three-bedroom applicants must meet 60% median income limits for the area per household: The project was approved in January 2022 by the borough with little opposition because of its isolated location off East Allendale Road It is not the first affordable housing project for the borough There is senior housing on Wolf Run off Boroline Road the borough has not been quick to embrace the concept of affordable housing with a median income of $226,750 and a median home price of $4.1 million on minimum 2-acre lots on five sites in a February 2020 agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center It took 19 hearings over 14 months to get its affordable housing plan approved in December 2021 the affordable housing hearing for neighboring Upper Saddle River took 45 minutes the Choctaw site is the only one to be built The borough was assigned an additional 249 affordable units when fourth-round assignments were made by the state Department of Community Affairs in July A proposal to build 60 townhouse units, eight affordable, on the former 10-acre estate of actress Rosie O'Donnell on East Allendale Road was in hearings from November 2021 to April 2022. It was dismissed by the Planning Board in a dispute with developer Michael Kasparian over variance and waiver issues The hearings were so contentious that Mayor Albert Kurpis declared at one that residents knew more about traffic patterns along East Allendale Road than the borough's own traffic expert SADDLE RIVER — Do a police sergeant's changes to a patrol officer's incident report deserve a 90-day disciplinary suspension or a dismissal of charges What do the six charges filed against the department's only female officer in March 2024 regarding an October 2023 incident have to do with the Notice of Tort Claim she filed against the borough and department in July 2023, accusing her employer of "harassment and wrongful mistreatment"? Those questions are at the heart of rare public disciplinary hearings requested by 12-year member Sgt. Diana Golonek in response to charges filed against her by the 16-member department Almost 13 hours of testimony was heard on Tuesday and Wednesday as all involved did not testify at the two hearings Saddle River police officers' testimonyFive officers testified during the first two days of hearings the officers responded to questions with a uniform low-key — at times barely audible — manner about events leading up to the charges against Golonek At issue is documentation of the department's response to what was relayed by a dispatcher as a "commitment call" for assistance on Oct transporting a patient from Brighton Gardens an assisted living/memory care facility on Boroline Road Police Officer Gregory Bulick initially responded to the call Golonek dispatched him to a building inspection while she temporarily assumed supervision of the call Bulick returned to Brighton Gardens and the two went to headquarters to file a report Bulick testified that on returning to the station he ran into Detective Michael Cooper with whom he had recently completed field officer training According to testimony by the two officers they chatted briefly about the call and Cooper made casual mention that a "firearms check" was required for commitment transports and that Bulick "should" include one in his report Golonek viewed Cooper's suggestion as an attempt to "countermand and second-guess" her instructions as Bulick's squad leader and Cooper's superior Golonek confronted Cooper in the squad room in what several officers characterized as a profanity-laced yelling match in which Golonek was the "aggressor." Testimony shows Cooper either placed or threw down policy guidelines regarding firearms checks he had looked up to assist Bulick on a table and left the room declaring that Golonek was creating a "hostile work environment." Local: Saddle River Inn among top 100 restaurants in the country. See what diners had to say Bulick said Golonek made some changes to his initial incident report with his knowledge and agreement Cooper said he also took it upon himself to review Bulick's report to see if the firearms check was included According to Internal Affairs supervisor Detective Sgt their computer program indicated that Golonek stayed after shift for 1½ hours "improperly" referring to her body camera footage to "add quotes attributed to the patient" when Bulick was not on the scene Department attorney Raymond Wiss said Golonek in a "purposeful clandestine" move changed the call description from "commitment" to a less-serious "medical transport," and removed references to the firearms check Cooper said he subsequently rechecked Bulick's report noted that it looked "drastically different," and told Bulick who said "he was not aware of the changes." Cooper reported the changes to then-Lt Giannotti testified he checked the department's audit log to confirm date stamps on "substantial changes to the report" by Golonek after Bulick's shift ended and reported the changes to Police Chief Jason Cosgriff and he agreed Golonek's changes were "factual and correct." However several officers testified that the changes were made without Bulick's knowledge and approval failing to attribute her observations to herself or issuing a separate supplemental report confined to her experiences on the call Cosgriff referred the incident to Internal Affairs Sgt who testified he considered the changes "grossly improper" and that they "did not follow regulations" and constituted an attempt to "falsify records" so serious that he referred the case to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office to see if it qualified for criminal prosecution The Prosecutor's Office declined to become involved Passaretti contended he "never found evidence of changes being made" by other supervising officers to subordinate officer reports without their knowledge While Golonek and Cooper were investigated for the squad room incident charges were filed against Golonek five months later on the report editing incident incapacity and disobedience of rules and regulations and five violations of department rules and regulations regulations and department procedures.Performance of duty.Obedience to law and rules.Reports.All other conduct.Testimony by Cosgriff Golonek and her witnesses is expected at the Feb The legal guardian of a former preschooler in a Saddle Brook district said their son was diagnosed with lead poisoning after being exposed to the highly toxic chemical while attending school the child's guardian ad litem — appointed to represent the child's interests in court — said the township the district's Board of Education and Washington School negligently exposed the child to lead-based paint according to a lawsuit filed in state Superior Court in Bergen County 15 complaint also names Bergen County and its Department of Health Services and Office of Education a preschool for children over the age of 3 during the 2021-22 school year when he underwent a blood test for lead showed a blood lead level of 29 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dl) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that while no level of lead is safe in a child's blood, a blood lead reference value of 3.5 mcg/dl is considered elevated for children ages 1 to 5 has a known risk of causing serious health effects The boy was tested several times in 2022 and continued testing with a blood lead level over 20 mcg/dl He also tested twice with blood lead levels over 20 mcg/dl in 2023 but it was not clear if he was still attending the school The suit says the pediatric range should be between 0 and 9 mcg/dl with the child's levels considered "high" by the CDC the district conducted a lead-based paint risk assessment of Washington School on April 6 that allegedly came back positive for lead The school was put on notice in March 2023 of the family's intent to sue the district Saddle Brook Schools Superintendent Toni Violetti Board of Education President Mariana Ianneillo and Board Attorney Mark Wenczel did not respond to requests for comment or to verify whether the school underwent testing and what the results were Media contacts for Bergen County did not respond to requests for comment A search of Board of Education minutes over several years did not return any results for lead-paint testing although water testing for lead was conducted and came back clear across the district's six schools the district's schools have had several areas that tested over state guidelines for lead in water What is lead poisoning, and are children more vulnerable?Lead is a naturally occurring metal used in plumbing, construction materials and car batteries. Lead-based paint was banned in 1978 although the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as many as 31 million single-family homes and multi-unit apartments still contain it including 3.8 million homes where children under the age of 6 live No safe level of lead in children's blood has been identified and the amount of lead in blood that is considered to cause significant harm has been revised downward several times In 2021, the CDC began using a blood lead reference value of 3.5 mcg/dl to identify children between ages 1 and 5 with blood levels that are higher than most children's levels. The prior value of 5 mcg/dl, established in 2012, was lowered based on data from a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Even low levels of lead in blood can mentally and physically harm young children and cause lifelong adverse health effects slowed growth and irreversible damage to the brain Exposure to lead is responsible for an annual loss of 765 million IQ points in children globally and one in every three children worldwide — more than 600 million children — have lead poisoning professor and chair of environmental health sciences at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Navas-Acien's findings, along with those of colleagues at other medical schools, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine last month "The global burden of disease from lead exposure is staggering," Navas-Acien said Low-level poisoning in adults can lead to chronic kidney failure and hypertension with lead accounting for 5.5 million deaths annually from cardiovascular disease states that because of a failure to take actions to ensure that Washington School was in adequate the child was "carelessly and with palpable unreasonableness" exposed to lead and will suffer mental and physical pain Lead poisoning "has caused or will cause" the child permanent injuries to his body In fiscal year 2022, 113 children out of 12,013 tested under the age of 6 in Bergen County had elevated blood lead levels, according to the latest data from the New Jersey Health Department the levels were elevated if they were above 5 mcg/dl three children had blood lead levels between 20 and 44 mcg/dl; four had levels between 15 and 19 mcg/dl; 23 were between 10 and 14 mcg/dl; and 83 had levels reading between 5 and 9 mcg/dl EPA ruling imposes stricter lead paint standardsLast month, the Biden administration imposed strict rules on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child care facilities When lead paint deteriorates and peels and cracks The new policies announced by the Environmental Protection Agency on Oct declare any amount of lead exposure to be harmful and limit the amount of lead-based paint dust in homes constructed before 1978 to levels low enough that they cannot be detected The new rule, which takes effect early next year, follows an Oct. 8 ruling by the Biden administration requiring water utilities to identify and remove all lead pipes in homes within the next decade Email: lcomstock@njherald.com; Twitter: @LoriComstockNJH or on Facebook.