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Hedenberg heads to the head of the class

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IF THERE’S ANY DOUBT AS TO

whether North Arlington Police Chief Scott Hedenberg places a lot of value on cops getting a strong education — and keeping up on the latest trends in law enforcement — he’s answered that question twice recently. Hedenberg graduated from the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (MALEEDS) on June 14 in Princeton, as a member of the 27th-ever program session. He was one of 60 men and women from law-enforcement agencies in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. MALEEDS has hosted its annual training conference

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HARRISON PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Harrison Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to maintain its accredited status by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services. Agency employees and the public are invited to offer comments by calling 973-485-8819 on Monday, July 15, 2019 between the hours of 10:00AM – 11:00AM. The assessment team will take comments. Email comments can be sent to the police department at rlourenco@townofharrison.com. Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Town of Harrison Police Department, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, N.J. 07029. Please contact Lieutenant Richard Lourenco at 973-483-4101 for more information. Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Town of Harrison Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them by email to Harry J Delgado, Ed.S. Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Manager, hdelgado@njsacop.org, by phone 856-334-8943, or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North West, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053.

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North Arlington Police Chief Scott Hedenberg, right, receives his award of completion at the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar in Princeton last month. The chief was one of only 60 law-enforcement officers in the region to be selected to attend.

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Alleged iPhone thief posts selfie to victim’s Instagram account, Kearny PD says

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POLICE BEAT

THERE ARE DUMB CRIMINALS IN THIS

world. And then, there’s this guy. An alleged thief, likely from Kearny — or at least close by — has made national headlines thanks to his boneheadedness. News outlets from coast to coast have reported on the story of a man who reportedly took a selfie using an iPhone that automatically posted the pic to Instagram. The only thing is — the guy stole the iPhone and the Instagram account belongs to the person from whom he stole the phone. Here’s how the Kearny Police Department announced the reported crime via Facebook. “The Kearny Police Detective Bureau is turning to our Facebook community for assistance in identifying a person of interest in the attached photograph.

Photo by a not so bright iPhone thief

Do you know who this guy is? The Kearny Police Department needs your help identifying him. The man seen in the photo reportedly used an iPhone he stole to take this selfie. What he didn’t know was that by taking the selfie, it posted to the victim’s Instagram account. So come on — someone out there has to know who this guy is. And if you do, call the Kearny PD right away at 201-9981313.

On May 16, a victim reported to the Kearny Police Department that his iPhone had been stolen. Shortly after the theft, a suspect posted the attached photograph of himself on the victim’s Instagram story using the stolen device.” So do you know who this guy is? Here’s what the Kearny PD wants you to do if you do know him. “Anyone who can identify the person of interest in this photograph is asked to contact the Kearny Police Detective Bureau by e-mailing tips@kearnynjpd. org or by calling 201-998-1313. All tips will remain confidential.” Come on now, folks! Someone out there has to know who this guy is!

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once he answers. “The boom comes from the cheese, and thus the boom, an explosion of cheese in your mouth,” PK says. “The idea comes from the original Juicy Lucy. No one branded a stuffed burger. So that’s what I decided. But it’s more than that. At the restaurant, I like to have the place high energy. Pumped up energy. I pick the music that plays. So with the sound waves — and the type of burger we make, that’s where the boom all comes in.” PK’s background is in running night clubs. He’s owned a few in Jersey over the years. So in a way, he’s combined nightclub action with a burger joint. And with it, you’ve now got a restaurant that is as unique as any eatery in the area. Boom Burger is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. for food. The bar stays open another hour until 3 a.m. You can get anything on the menu until 2 o’clock, too, unlike many others eateries that switch to just a bar menu after a certain hour. “We use top-quality meats,” PK says. “Is it a little more expensive? Yes. But it’s consistently great — and it’s worth it.” While there are scores of items on the menu, PK says the most popular burgers include the signature boom — a regular cheeseburger stuffed the the cheese of your choice. The next is the Mac & Cheese Boom,

which is stuffed and top with homemade macaroni and cheese. And then there’s the All-American. Each burger is served with — get this — a full pound of French fries. They’re hand cut and made on site. So in reality, if you leave the place still hungry, it may be time to see a doctor. That’s how good these burgers — and meals — are, according to PK. While there, expect to hear music that includes everything from ‘80s house, to dance, to soul. It’s all upbeat and should appeal to an audience of any age. There are also loads of TVs in the place — so if it’s a UFC pay-per-view event you want to watch, head on over. There’s never a cover charge. If you want to get out to watch football on Sundays in the fall and early winter, the games will all be on. If you’re in a rush, call in your order for takeaway. And eventually, PK says they’ll offer delivery through food apps like Uber Eats or Grubhub (just not yet.) So what are you waiting for? Head on over to Boom Burger for as unique a dining experience as one could ever ask for. Boom Burger, at 374 Route 3 West, Clifton, is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. (food ends at 2 a.m.) Visit them online at www. theboomburger.com or www. facebook.com/theboomburger. Call 201-843-2666. Send email messages to contact@ theboomburger.com.

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KPD: Fight breaks out in municipal court By Karen Zautyk kzautyk@theobserver.com

Joe Vulcano and Kevin Canaley, responded to Walmart on a report that a man in a store aisle had his hand down his pants in view of a child. Officers located the man who had, in the interim, fled to the parking lot of the adjacent Taco Bell. After further investigation, police said, the officers found that the man had not committed a sex crime, but had concealed four stolen wrist watches in the front of his underwear. The suspect, later identified as Anthony Frazier, 49, of Newark, reportedly began thrashing about, resisted handcuffing and blocked a police car door from closing by placing his legs in the doorway. Frazier was subdued and later lodged in the county jail on a warrant charging him with receiving stolen property and resisting arrest.

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Salcedo, 23, and Vincent Murray, 19, both of Kearny, were in the audience at the Kearny Municipal Court [we don’t know why] when [for reasons unknown] the two reportedly began to fight. According to the Kearny Police Department, this is what transpired: Officer Jack Grimm, who was assigned to the court, intervened while the two continued to throw punches at each other. As the combatants were separated, Murray allegedly spit toward Salcedo. Salcedo had also received a bite wound, allegedly inflicted by Murray. When advised by Grimm he was under arrest, Murray resisted the officer and ran toward Salcedo again. Grimm grabbed at him, ripping Murray’s white T-shirt in the tussle (court decorum fashion tip from a KPD spokesman: “In choosing one’s court attire, care should be taken to

do better than an undershirt”) and then taking him to the floor where he was handcuffed. Salcedo was then arrested without incident. Salcedo was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct. Murray was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and expectorating in violation of town ordinance. Both men were sent to the Hudson County Jail. Where undershirts, even ripped ones, offend no one’s sense of style. ••• Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:

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COP Units doing a fine job locally OVER THE YEARS, WE’VE ASKED POLICE CHIEFS a question — and the answer is almost always the same. The question: what’s the most important unit in your department? The answer: CommunityOriented Policing Unit (or some variation of that name.) Locally, we are fortunate to have departments that employ such units. Kearny’s COP Unit, under the command of Sgt. Adriano Marques, is extremely active. Marques has been given great responsibility by Chief George King. Last year, the unit offered an interactive seminar for senior citizens to teach them to be aware of phone and online scams. The presentation was tremendous and well received by the town’s senior citizens. They’ve also thrown warm-weather luncheons for the town’s senior citizens — at both senior housing buildings. They’re also responsible for providing a school-resource officer to Kearny High School. And they do so much more, too much to list. So we give great thanks and praise

EDITORIAL to Marques and his cohorts Officers Vanessa Sevillano and Jack Grimm for their undertaking the vital responsibilities that come in a COP Unit. Meanwhile, across the Passaic River in Belleville, we also recently reported about the return of that township’s bicycle unit. At first, some admitted — in the department and elsewhere — that they weren’t sure how well such a unit would do. But it’s pretty clear to us that after about a year back in operation, Chief Mark Minichini made the right call bringing that unit back. Officers are much more visible when they’re on the bikes — and it’s much easier for residents to approach them when they’re not whizzing by in a radio car. Business owners say they appreciate seeing officers on bike patrol and they feel their establishments are better protected this way. And perhaps

most notably, having officers on bikes is an excellent way for the community to get to know the women and men who protect them on a daily basis. It’s much easier to put names to faces. And for the youngsters, of all ages, it’s perhaps one of the only ways for them to see cops in a positive setting. Let’s face it, far too often, the public deals with law enforcement in trying times, sometimes the worst of times. So to have regular contact between residents and police when things are going well is about as much as one could ask for. So we take this time to also give thanks and praise to Minichini and the Belleville PD’s Bike Unit. Certainly, there are other examples of great COP units in our readership area, but these two have been within our grasps in the last month or so. We give thanks to all who put on the uniform — or helmets as it were — to have engaging experiences with the public when things aren’t so bad. Bravo to all involved.

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Dominica (Cimato) Trovato. ark, but as he got on in years, He attended the Kearny public he also attended St. Stephen’s school system and went on Kearny, St. Cecilia Kearny and to graduate from Seton Hall Holy Cross Harrison. THE YOUNGER DR. JOSEPH Preparatory School in 1949 in “And he was a very humble Trovato practiced dentistry South Orange. man,” his son said. “He wasn’t with his dad — also Dr. Joseph He went on to receive his very outspoken, but it was Trovato — for around 20 years. bachelor’s degree in biology always going to be his way. In 2009, the elder dentist “Growing up he was unretired, though he would, from from Marquette University and his DDS from Marquette yielding. I knew when it was time to time, come into the office to help his son whenever University School of Dentistry. time for me to let something Then, following dental go. But it wasn’t that way in he needed it. school, he served in the U.S. dentistry. He always listened A decade after his retireArmy as a base dental surgeon to what I had to say. He might ment, Dr. Trovato the senior in Korea. from time to time suggest andied at the age of 88. And it’s He left military service as a other way of doing something. left a noticable absence — for captain and began practicing But practicing together, he the community and for his gave me complete freedom to family. advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 dentistry in Kearny where he enjoyed a 50-year career. make my own choices.” “We practiced together for er: Client:loved den“He absolutely Later on in life, Dr. Trovato 20 years,” Dr. Trovato said of tistry,” Dr. Travato said of his learned his dad kept but one his dad. “I wish we were still dad. “He love working with photo in his wallet — that of doing it today. As he got older me and I loved working with his own dad. and his eyes started to decline him.” “His father, John, was a some, the time came where But there was so much more butcher, you know, the old he had to retire. But I didn’t to his life than just being a school meat market with the really want him to retire. dentist. Not many realized it, saw dust on the floor,” Trovato But I also didn’t want to see a Advertising: Here is the updated template with a anew photo of Jarlynnsaid. Hyde: but he was devout Roman “In his wallet, he kept decline in his work, either. So Catholic and attended Mass his money, his credit cards, it was very rough. I would love every day — not just Sundays. to have him back now.” He originally was a worshipDr. Trovato Sr. was born per at St. Anthony’s, East NewMay 13, 1931, son of John and

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LPD: Another man arrested at Stop & Shop with stolen card

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and Shop employee observed a man leave the store after making a small purchase at a self-check-out register. The man also had made a $200 cash withdrawal as well. The employee eventually learned the debit card used in the transaction was stolen. It was later learned the suspect was in the store about 30 minutes earlier and made a similar transaction and a $200 cash back withdrawal. The man was accompanied

location of a credit card fraud arrest — this time on July 1 — thanks to the alert thinking of an employee, Det. Sgt. Vincent Auteri, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s public information officer told The Observer last week. Two men had been arrested the week prior for a similar crime. According to Auteri: On Monday, July 1, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a Stop

by a woman and their child, 2. An employee contacted the Lyndhurst PD and then watched as the couple, and their child, left the store and entered a light-colored sedan, which had been parked near the rear of the parking lot. Lt. Kevin Breslin and Officers Phil Reina, Michael Giangeruso and Anthony Giaquinto arrived on scene and located the vehicle. After a brief investigation, police say they found a stolen debit

card on Anthony Peguero, 25, of Newark. The $400 in cash he reportedly withdrew was recovered shortly thereafter. The responding officers placed Peguero under arrest for several counts of credit card fraud, theft, and theft by deception before he was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack. The woman was not charged. “This is the second incident we’ve had recently

involving stolen credit and debit cards being used at the self-checkout registers (at the Lyndhurst Stop & Shop) for the sole purpose of making cash-back withdrawals,” Auteri said. “Most locations limit the cash back withdrawal with debit and credit cards at $100, but a select few (including this Stop & Shop) become the preference for credit card thieves because they offer a $200 maximum.” — Kevin Canessa

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The 2019 Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series is here. The free concert series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the Essex County Park System and provides concert-goers with an evening leisure activity to enjoy the parks. This year’s series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, Friday night concerts in Brookdale Park, 13 concerts throughout the county and nine cultural festivals. “The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more. We have an amazing line-up that is sure to entertain and impress,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said. Over the course of 11 weeks this summer, there are 30 different events, featuring some of the best local and international acts

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NA’s McKenna named Observer Co-Male Athlete of Year

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North Arlington’s Eric McKenna (center left) receives the 2018-2019 Observer Male Athlete of the Year award from Observer Sports Columnist Jim Hague (center right). From left are North Arlington High School Principal Patrick Bott, North Arlington High School Vice-Principal Dennis Kenny, Athletic Director Josh Aronowiczm Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Yurchak, Scott and Irene McKenna, Eric’s parents, McKenna, Hague, head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono, head bowling coach Dan Farinola and head soccer coach Jesse Dembowski.

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McKenna dominated in all three. McKenna was a sensational IT’S A RARITY IN TODAY’S DAY soccer player for the Vikings, and age of high school sports earning All-North Jersey to see one athlete master their Interscholastic Athletic Concraft in multiple sports. ference honors all four years. Most athletes generally He tallied 50 goals during his concentrate on one sport and career, including 22 during try to achieve greatness in his final season last fall. that sport. As a bowler, McKenna had But there are the instances no peers in northern New where an athlete, usually at Jersey. Using his unique twoa smaller school, will parhanded approach, McKenna ticipate in the “big three” of captured the Bergen County high school athletics, namely individual championship football in the fall, basketball last January. He compiled in the winter and baseball in the highest average in north the spring. Jersey with a 228.8 average. However, to find someone He bowled one perfect game with the qualifications of Eric of 300 and was the lone New McKenna of North Arlington Jersey bowler to attain two High School is beyond rare. In 800 series in the same year. fact, it’s next to impossible to McKenna finished second in find, unless, of course, one is his state sectional, the North referring to McKenna himself. Jersey Group I-Section 1B by McKenna is beyond the rare one single solitary pin. breed of high school athlete. And as a baseball player, In fact, it’s safe to say that he’s McKenna was a sensational one of a kind. pitcher/shortstop for the McKenna participated in Vikings, batting .393 with 22 three sports at North ArlingRBI and posting a 4-3 record ton – soccer in the fall, bowlwith a 1.93 earned run avering in the winter and baseball age on the mound. McKenna in the spring. fired no-hitters in his seasonal And he didn’t merely opener in both his junior and participate and earn varsity senior years. McKenna went letters in that unique trifecta. on to break the school record

for strikeouts recorded in a career. For his efforts, McKenna has been selected as The Observer Co-Male Athlete of the Year for the 2018-2019 scholastic sports season. The other deserving honoree will be named in next week’s editions. McKenna, who has already signed his national letter of intent to play baseball at Caldwell University in the fall, liked the idea of being a unique high school athlete. “I definitely like it,” McKenna said. “I played basketball as a freshman, but all my close friends like Brendan Barth were going out for the bowling team. So I decided to try something new. I used to bowl a little in middle school, but I never thought I was good enough to bowl in high school.” So McKenna, with no prior bowling experience, merely went out and bowled to a 188 average as a sophomore. “When I first thought about bowling, I didn’t know how I would contribute,” McKenna said. “I just went to practice and I was able to put up the

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principal at Lincoln School in Lyndhurst, but during his free time, he enjoys coaching Little League baseball. Rizzo was the head coach of the Lyndhurst Little League 11-year-old All-Star team that recently competed in the District 5 Tournament, a double-elimination tourney that Lyndhurst had not won in almost a decade. As the spring rolled into summer, Rizzo believed that his team could achieve greatness – only after they realized it themselves. “Once they finally believed in themselves enough that they could win, then they started to realize they could do this,” Rizzo said. But the Lyndhurst AllStars suffered a crushing blow when Matt Jarvis was lost for the summer with a broken wrist. “It was devastating,” Rizzo said about the loss of Jarvis. “He was one of our best players. He was our No. 2 pitcher, our starting catcher and our No. 4 hitter.” The locals marched on without Jarvis. “We started to play in pool play and had some nice wins,” Rizzo said. “We were trailing Kearny, 8-0, when the light bulb went off. We beat Kearny, 9-8, and we beat Rutherford, 17-14. Those were big wins. Last year, we lost to WoodRidge, but this year, we stepped it up.” After suffering a loss to Wood-Ridge, Lyndhurst bounced back to defeat their rivals twice, including a miraculous turn of events in the championship game.

“We were down 6-0 in the championship, but then we clawed back to cut it to 6-4,” Rizzo said. “Then, everything broke loose.” Lyndhurst scored an astounding 13 runs in the top of the sixth inning to go ahead 17-6 and they eventually won, 17-7, to capture the elusive District 5 championship. It marked the first district title of any kind for Lyndhurst since 2011. “The kids really stepped it up,” Rizzo said. Leading the way was Tyler Herman. The righthanded pitcher, who plays a good shortstop when not pitching, developed nicely on the mound. “He doesn’t let anything get to him,” Rizzo said of Herman. “He just gets back on the mound and throws. We have been developing Tyler as a pitcher. He went out and threw three scoreless innings for us in the championship game.” Xavier Muniz is another of Lyndhurst’s starting pitchers. “He’s a big boy,” Rizzo said of Muniz. “He throws hard. He throws a heavy fastball that has good movement on it. He’s a big reason why we beat Kearny. He wasn’t used much in regular Little League as a pitcher, but we used him in All-Stars.” Ryli Piniero is a lefthander who threw well for Lyndhurst. “He’s a little guy,” Rizzo said. “But he has a strong arm and likes to pound the strike zone.” Max Gonzalez is the team’s catcher. “He’s the best defensive

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he picked up the technical side of the game, his average high scores.” just shot up. He just picked And as for bowling twoit up naturally. I was in handed? shock. I was floored the first “I don’t know,” McKenna time I saw him bowl. I never said. “I never threw it one had anyone like that. It just handed. I watched bowling doesn’t happen.” on TV and I saw (AustralFarinola said that McKenian) Jason Belmonte (who is na became instantly deterone of the top bowlers on the mined. Pro Bowlers Tour) and I just “He wanted to be the best made my game around him. bowler in our league and I shaped my game to be like he did that,” Farinola said. him.” “Then, he wanted to be the And get this? McKenna had best bowler in the county no idea about the dots and and he did that. He wanted lines on a bowling lane. to be the best in the state and “I didn’t worry about the missed by a pin. He learned lines or dots,” McKenna from anyone he could and said. “I just focused on how I just wanted to win. And now thought I could put up better I have almost every kid tryscores.” ing with two hands because North Arlington bowlof him.” ing coach Dan Farinola McKenna was a varsity was amazed at McKenna’s soccer player from the time instant prowess. he laced up the cleats for the “I think Eric is just one Vikings. of those kids who is freak“I was a winger as a freshishly good at whatever he man and a sophomore, then tries,” Farinola said. “I had I moved up to forward,” never seen anything like it McKenna said. “As the years in my coaching days. Once went by, I knew my focus

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liked pitching since Little League. But I took pride in my fielding and hitting. I wanted to help the others on my team as much as I could.”

North Arlington head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono knew that McKenna was special. “As a pitcher, to have someone who got the ball every four days and gave you his best. I think he just needed to get better physically and emotionally. I think he matured tremendously over the four years. He understood what it took and ended up doing great things for North Arlington baseball.” McKenna becomes the sixth North Arlington male athlete to receive The Observer’s top award, joining Michael Gross (2007-2008), Peter Santos (2009-2010), Tyler Krychkowski (2011-2012), A.J. Nocciolo (2012-2013) and Danny Cordeiro (2013-2014). “It really means a lot to me,” McKenna said. “I never saw it coming. I worked hard for four years, but I didn’t think I was doing anything special. It’s very humbling to me. Just to be considered with the other great athletes in North Arlington and the area.” His coaches know. “He’s a generational athlete,” Marcantuono said. “He’s the kind of kid you get once in a decade if you’re lucky. You knew that whatever sport he tried, even if it was track and field or golf, he would be good. Eric was a competitor, super competitive. But he also liked to have fun. He definitely left his mark on our baseball program. He’s the kind of athlete who will go unmatched for a very long time.” “He shouldn’t be so good in three totally different sports,” Dembowski said. “It makes no sense. Each sport uses different muscles and different techniques. He’s just an amazing kid. He ranks up there with the best we’ve ever had and is definitely deserving of this award.”

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The Lyndhurst Little League 11-year-old All-Stars won the District 5 championship last week, marking the first District banner for Lyndhurst since 2011.

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By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com LYNDHURST – Matteo Morelli is a 13-year-old Lyndhurst resident and eighth grader at Lincoln School. He’s a New York Yankees fan, with of course, Aaron Judge as his favorite player. And there’s no question that Morelli loves baseball. “It’s a great sport,” Morelli said. “There’s nothing like it.” So that’s the reason why Matteo was a participant for the fifth straight year at the Lyndhurst Golden Bears baseball camp last week. “I need to work on my fielding,” said Morelli, a first baseman. “I could possibly be a better fielder.” Morelli said that he loves coming to the camp. “I like the coaches,” Morelli said. “And all my friends are here. It’s a lot of fun.” Ryan Lemanowicz is a 10-year-old Roosevelt School student and fifth grader. He likes the Mets and his favorite

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More than 60 youngsters participated in the annual Lyndhurst Golden Bears baseball camp, headed by Lyndhurst High School head baseball coach Pat Auteri (center).

player is Wilson Ramos. “I could hit a little better,” Lemanowicz said. “I’ve been here four or five times. I like the coaches here.” Nicholas Musto is also a 10-year-old Roosevelt School fifth grader, but he’s a big Philadelphia Phillies fan and likes Rhys Hoskins. Musto went to a Phillies game and received a ball that was autographed by Hoskins, so

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Benjamin Morrison is eight years old and also likes the Yankees and Judge. “I’m a shortstop,” said young Benjamin, a second grader at Washington School. “I’m going to be a good shortstop.” Xavier Mieles is a 14-yearold incoming freshman at Lyndhurst High School. “I’m very excited to be here,” said Mieles, a first and third baseman. “I want to

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KPD from 05 found the driver, Tremaine A. James, 26, of Newark, who reportedly was uncooperative and had breath smelling of alcoholic beverages. When the officer informed James he was being temporarily detained for identification by witnesses, police said James punched the officer in the arm and ran, but not before being pepper-sprayed. Hemphill caught him a short distance away. James, charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, DWI, and 10 other traffic violations related to the crash in which no one was injured, was transferred to the county jail. ••• At 3:54 p.m., Officers Tom Bannon and Andre Fernandes responded to Walmart, where store security had two alleged shoplifters in custody. Security said Ranella C. Mudasiru, 30, of Newark, had concealed $275.26 worth of clothing and jewelry

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arrested Oeckel at his home without incident. He was charged with criminal mischief, criminal attempted burglary and possession of burglar’s tools. He was later released with summonses. ••• At 8:56 p.m., Officer Matt Lopez was dispatched to Shop-Rite where Officer Jordenson Jean, working an off-duty security detail, had arrested a shoplifting suspect. Jean had been approached by two store employees who said they witnessed Scott A. Goble, 46, of Newark, take a reusable shopping bag from the sales floor, fill it with $188.40 of toiletries, Poland Spring water and green and red peppers, and try to leave without paying. Goble was sent to the county jail on a warrant charging shoplifting. Police said he was also found to be wanted for burglary in Miami-Dade County, Florida, but authorities there declined to extradite.

POLICE BEAT smashed, the passenger side mirror broken and sides of the Jeep were “keyed.” Another police source noted: “Someone also had scratched the names of barnyard animals into the Jeep, having engraved ‘pig’ and ‘cock’ into the hood and fender.” About two hours later, police were called back to the lot when the Jeep’s owner found new vandalism — damage to her front and rear windshield wipers and a fog light. Det. Mike Gontarczuk took over the investigation and identified a suspect in both incidents as Michael Oeckel, 48, of Harrison, an acquaintance of the victim. Police said he also found that Oeckel attempted to enter the Jeep but was scared off by its alarm. On June 23 at 12:30 p.m., Gontarczuk and Officer Anthony Nunez

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EVENTS CALENDAR BELLEVILLE JULY 18 Clara Maass Medical Center hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.. at the Learning Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive. Donors must bring ID and eat and drink in advance of donating. All donors get a free shirt or bag, a cafeteria voucher and a chance to win a $50 gift card. For more information, call Jeannette Fernandez at 973-4502722.

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Kearny - $625,000 1 Fam. - Fully renovated colonial home w/ Foyer-Lr-Formal Dr-Family roomM EIK and ½ bath-2nd fl-Master Br & Mater suite-2 add. Bdrms & full bath.-3rd Fl-1 Bdrm and Full Bath w/ Bonus rmBasmnt is full fin w/ ½ bath & laundry rm - 1 Car det garage w/ long driveway.

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James C. DeAngelo, principal of Saint Peter’s Prep, Jersey City, announced the following area residents who earned honor roll status for the final marking period of 2018-2019: BLOOMFIELD: Jeremy Resurreccion, ‘19 and Ellis Reid, ‘22 earned First Honors. Jude Demo, ‘20 and Ethan Richards, ‘22 earned Second Honors. Honorable Mention was attained by Edwin Baumgartner, ‘19, Philip Okoh, ‘19, Maurice McLaughlin, ‘22 and Maximilian Zwiener, ‘22. EAST NEWARK: Christopher Amaral, ‘19 earned First Honors. HARRISON: Gabriel Trojanowski, ‘19 earned Second Honors. KEARNY: Harold Carter, ‘19, Garrett Gualtieri, ‘19, John Millar, ‘129, Thomas Muller, ‘19, Michael Ribeiro, ‘19,

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Belleville- $170,000 Co-Op - Well Kept unit with 2 bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen/Dining area, Lr, 1.5 baths. Great amenities Outdoor Pool-Gym-Play area and much more.

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Honorable Mention was attained by Ty Pezzolla, ‘19, Andrew Almeida, ‘21, and Christopher Green, ‘21. NUTLEY: Ethan Gaynor, ‘19, Timothy Georgetti, ‘19, Joseph Romano, ‘19, Suvan Bhat, ‘20, Matthew Cugliari, ‘20, Joseph Mastandrea, ‘20, Andrew Bowling, ‘21, Thomas Da Costa Lobo, ‘21, James McClean, ‘22 and Joseph Vazquez, ‘22 earned First Honors. Andrew Chaparro, ‘19, Justin Chaparro,’19, Pax Ardanz,’20, Joseph Canosa, ‘20, Robert McCafferty, ‘21, Kevin Nally,’21, Evan Scribner, ‘21, Ryan Wallace, ‘21, and Anthony Mastandrea, ‘22. earned Second Honors. Honorable Mention was attained by Jin Leem, ‘19, Peter Vazquez,’20, Riley Adams, ‘21, Nicholas Chipelo, ‘22 and Frank McAndrew, ‘22.

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KEARNY 2nd fl. Newer 2 BR apt. Modern EIK with refrigerator , LR, Bathroom. Access to W/D. CLose to public transportation. No pets. Avl. Now. Call Joe (201) 983-1623.

KEARNY Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/ HW included. 2 BR start at $1,375 1 BR start at $1,200 Jr. BR start at $ 1,150 (201) 289-7096

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LYNDHURST 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, LR, DR and kitchen. 2 full bathooms w/ 1 in master bedroom. Close to transportation, shopping, etc. $1,850/mth plus 1 month security. Available August 1st. No Pets. (201)320-5339 08W03

BELLEVILLE Spacious attic for 1 person. Ladies preffered. $650/mth plus $50/mth electricity. 1 month security. Available August 1st. (201)4860782 09W03

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BELLEVILLE First floor. 1 large BR & LR, Kitchen. Bath. $975 + Utilities. 1 month security. Close to HARRISON Newly renoTRANS. Available August vated. 2nd fl, 2 BR, LR, EIK, 5th (973)951-6315 09W03 parking for 1 car. Laundry coin operated. no pets. 1 month security. (201)736-3538 09W03 BELLEVILLE Modern studio & apartment. 2 BR kitchen bathroom. Available August 1st. (973)536- HARRISON 3 BRs, LR, Kit 6559 09W03 and 1 bath. No Pets. Avail Aug.1st. $1800/mth. Also Available 1BR, LR, Kit. 1 Bath Avail. Sept.1st. BELLEVILLE 3 cozy 1,250/mth. (973)454rooms, LR, kitchen and 6855. (973)393-8998. 1 bedroom. $1,100/mth 09W03 Included All Utilities, Gas, Electric, H/HW and verizon FIOS cable. Newly Remodeled Single person preferred. (862)377-0191 HARRISON 2 BR, LR, EIK. $1,300/month + 1 month 09W03 security. Utilitites not included. Close to transportation. No Pets (973) 484-6155 or (973)2204030 07W03

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HARRISON HARRISON 1 bedroom, LR, Kitchen and bath. 1 year lease. Pay your own utilities. No Pets. No Smoking. 1 1/2 monthS deposit required. $1,150/ month. 517 Warren St. Call (973)979-1506 for appointment. 09W03

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KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ HW included also Hardwood floors , $1,100/ month. 1 month security. No pets. For more Info Call 201-306-2994. 09W01

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KEARNY Small 1 bedroom apartment for rent. Good location. Good ConHARRISON Large sunny dition. $1000/mth. Avail2 BR. LR, DR, Kitchen & able Now. (201)991-5807. bath. 5 min walk to PATH. 09W01 Pay own gas & electric. No pets. No smoking. $1,250/month. 1 1/2 KEARNY 2 Family house months security. Avl Au- 2nd floor apartment for gust 1st. (347) 225-2502 rent. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, call after 7pm 09W03 TV room, dining room

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KEARNY 2nd Floor. 2 BR, LR, DR & Kitchen. $1,300 N.ARLINGTON month + 1 month security. Utilities separate. No pets/smoking Avl. August N.ARLINGTON 1 BR AP 1st. (201) 246-8784 07W03 $1,200 and 2 BR’s Apt. $1,400. HT/HW included. Parking space. No pets. (201) 342- 2206 07W03 KEARNY 4 Family house on 2nd floor. No smoking/Pets. Avail. August 1st. Call (201)998-6336 N.ARLINGTON Large 08W03 Brand New Apartment w/ new modern kitchen/ granite counter tops, breakfast island and high KEARNY 2nd floor. 3 BR, end appliances. New LR. Kitchen.Bath. $1600 bathroom w/ large cus+ 1 1/2 months security. tom vanity. Hardwood Utilities not included. No Floors, 2 Large Bedrooms, Pets/Smoking. Avail. Au- Large open Floor Concept gust 1st. (862)237-8908 Living Room. Rent: $1850 07W03 Security: 1.5 months rent Utilities are separate, Landlord pays for Cold Water No Pets No SmokKEARNY 3rd Floor. 2 ing (201)693-3480 07W03 BR, LR. Kitchen. $1200 + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities not included. No Pets/Smoking. Avail. Now N.ARLINGTON Apt. fr (201)424-5067 07W03 rent No pets. No smoking. 201-997-6666. 08W03

KEARNY 1st fl. 3 Br’s, LR, DR, Kitchen. utilities seperate. No Parking. No Laundry,Garage & yard. 1 1/2 months security. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Auand living room. Available gust 1st. (201) 246-0383 August 1st Call (201)647- 08W03 6347 09W03

HARRISON Newly renovated 2 bedroom, 3rd floor. 1-2 people max. Available August 1st. No Pets. $1400/mth. Text or leave message after 3 pm. (973)445-1466 09W03

HARRISON 721 Harrison Ave. 3rd floor. 3 BR, LR, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Laundry. $2,000/month Available August 1st (862) 588-4864 09W03

KEARNY 3rd Fl. 3 Bedrooms, LR AND DR combo, bath and EIK. Laundry and 1 parking space $ 1,700 PLUS 1 1/2 month security, Utilities separate. Available August 1st 201401-9667. 09W03

KEARNY 2 BR, 5 rooms in apartment building, steps to bus stop, No Pets, $1,490/mth + utilitities, Leave detailed message (973) 9517385 07W03

KEARNY 2nd floor, 3 BR, 1.5 Baths, LR/DR, spacious kitchen, HW floors. No smoking. No Pets. Arlington area. $1,650/ mth Utilites not included. (201)600-0831. 08W03

N. ARLINGTON Apartment for rent 2BR No Pets No Smoking $1400 plus 1/month security deposit. (201)220-8343 08W03

LYNDHURST 1 BR apt, off St. parking, close to NY transp. $1,495/month 973-760-4877 08W03 LYNDHURST 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. H/HW included. $1,595/mth. No Pets (973)760-4877. 07W03

E.NEWARK 442 John St. 3 BR, LR, Kitchen, hardwood floors, Parking space for 1 car. $1800/ mth. Avl. Now (862)2794814 or (973)465-0166 09W03

RUTHERFORD 1 H/HW included. Pets. $1200/mth. (201)628-4071 08W03

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Factory Worker/Material Handler $11/Hour (Lyndhurst) Full time opportunity to join our team is immediately available. We are a small production facility looking for a material handler to work with our team on the production ﬂoor. Must be able to lift heavy boxes at times. We offer steady work, paid holidays, sick days and vacation time after 1 year of service. The ideal candidate must be energetic, reliable, and have a good work history. Factory production experience is preferred. Must be able to shrink wrap pallets, unload cases at each production line, tape cases and stack on pallets. Bilingual in English & Spanish is a plus. Public transportation is nearby. Email work history to: Vin@Labeltechdecorating. com 09W03

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Full Time Receptionist for ophthalmologist Please Fax resume to Natalie Tavares 201-896-0062 08W03

Cement trucking company looking for drivers. CDL class A, regular transmission, steady job delivering balk cement from cement terminals to ready mix concrete plants. Contact Mikhail at 917-299-5134 08W03

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