Bergen County

Officials have confirmed a Palestinian-American teenager from Bergen County was shot to death by Israel Defense Forces troops in the West Bank.

The van with four NJ men inside crossed the median of the Taconic State Parkway into the northbound lanes and was struck by a Honda sedan driven by Robert Violante, 45, a NJ high school football coach.

The sudden passing of 'Coach V' has sent shockwaves through Bergenfield school, where he was more than just a coach, he was a mentor.

Whether a commuter or a daytime visitor, the water is still another way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan.

The Israeli military confirmed that Edan Alexander had been turned over to the Red Cross and was being brought to Israeli forces. Israeli authorities did not provide details.

Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid.

A Saturday morning to remember in Mahwah as a familiar landmark comes crashing down after nearly 40 years.

The game, also called Senior Tag, Killer Game or Catcher Games, involves participants stalking and shooting each other with water guns in an effort to "eliminate" their assigned target.

One American, Edan Alexander of Tenafly, had been among the 24 hostages believed to be alive, with the bodies of several other Americans also held by Hamas after its Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel.

A Bergen County tax preparer is going to prison for three years for filing nearly 200 false tax returns on behalf of her clients among other offenses, the U.S. Attorney said.