Eastlake Interim Principal Duct Taped to Wall

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Eastlake Interim Principal Duct Taped to Wall
PTA President Mark Turo with Interim Principal Bryan Hershkowitz
PTA President Mark Turo with Interim Principal Bryan Hershkowitz

PARSIPPANY — As an incentive for Eastlake Elementary School National Reading Month, the interim principal, Bryan Hershkowitz agreed to be duct taped to the wall during family shopping night, if the children collectively read a total of 50,000 minutes this month. The children surpassed this number.

Eastlake Elementary School is part of the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District in Morris Count. Eastlake serves approximately 320 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.

Pictured above Fifth Grade teacher Mrs. Michele Mizerek holding the book Interim Principal Bryan Hershkowitz read while duct taped to the wall.

Robbery at Woodlands Restaurant

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Robbery at Woodlands Restaurant

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department’s Communication Center received a phone call reporting a robbery that had occurred at 296 Route 46, the Mysore Woodlands Restaurant at 7:26 a.m. on Saturday, March 26.

Multiple Parsippany Police Officers responded to the scene. Preliminary Investigation indicates the victim, a 34-year-old male from Parsippany, had arrived at work at 5:35 a.m. to begin prepping for the day.

A short time later, the victim heard noises coming from the dining area, at which time he encountered the unknown male suspect.

The suspect wanted to know where the money was located, at which an altercation took place and the victim was struck by a wooden object and a glass.

After the brief struggle the suspect fled the restaurant and entered a four door black vehicle parked on Old Bloomfield Avenue and left the area.

The victim received injuries to his face due to the altercation and was transported to Saint Clares Hospital for treatment by Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services.

The suspect was described as skinny black male approximately 5’5 feet tall with long braided hair or dreadlocks, wearing a white jacket or hooded sweatshirt.
Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID along with Parsippany Police Department Detective M. Czajka responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Children have fun at Easter Egg Hunt

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Children have fun at Easter Egg Hunt

PARSIPPANY — First Baptist Community Church (FBCC) held its annual Easter Egg hunt.

First Baptist Community Church was organized on April 14, 1963 with the name of First Baptist Community Church of Parsippany.

Rev. Dr. Turk is an ordained American Baptist minister. She grew up in Queens, New York and graduated from Queens College with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, eventually working as a commercial sculptor. After hearing God’s call, she enrolled at New York Theological Seminary where she earned a Master of Divinity degree, and then Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, where she was awarded her Doctorate in Ministry to Marriage and Family.

First Baptist Community Church is located at 800 Vail Road. For more information, click here.

Knapp Announces Ceremony to Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

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Knapp Announces Ceremony to Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will recognize 2016 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 10-16, with a Recognition and Remembrance Ceremony.

The ceremony, honoring victims and advocates of victims’ rights, will take place on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Freeholder Public Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, in the County Administration and Records Building on Court Street in Morristown.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is honored to have Patty Sly, Executive Director of the Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) as its ceremony’s Keynote Speaker.

The Honored Guest this year will be Chief Christopher Wagner, of the Township of Denville Police Department.  Chief Wagner is the President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week has been a time of national remembrance since 1981. It is an opportunity for communities, victims and their loved ones, and professionals serving victims to join together and reflect on the progress achieved in victims’ rights.

The theme for the 2016 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “Serving Victims. Building Trust. Restoring Hope.”  This year’s theme highlights the importance of early intervention and services for victims. It highlights the importance of building pathways to create an environment of trust, and re-establishing hope towards recovery.

 

 

 

Thirty years ago, crime victims did not have rights, access to crime victim compensation, or services to help rebuild their lives. They were often excluded from courtrooms, treated as an afterthought by the criminal justice system, and denied an opportunity to speak at sentencing. Today, all states have enacted crime victims’ rights laws and established crime victims’ compensation funds.

Prosecutor Knapp applauds the daily work accomplished by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Victim Witness Unit who serve as advocates in addressing all crime victims’ needs.

All are invited to join the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at the ceremony.  For more information or to RSVP, contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Unit at (973) 285-6282 or e-mail MorrisVW@co.morris.nj.us.

 

Petracca named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine

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Petracca named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine
Matthew R. Petracca, Esq
Matthew R. Petracca, Esq

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills law firm of King and Petracca has announced the selection of partner, Matthew R. Petracca, Esq., as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for the third year in a row.  According to Super Lawyers Magazine, only 2.5 percent of attorneys are selected to the list, which limits candidates to being either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.

Matthew R. Petracca focuses his practice on civil litigation on behalf of individuals, businesses, municipalities and other governmental entities.  Mr. Petracca’s practice includes matters in family law and divorce, municipal court, real estate, personal injury, workers compensation, tax appeals and insurance defense. 

Mr. Petracca appears before the Superior Court of New Jersey and Federal District Court of New Jersey on a routine basis, and has also appeared before the Appellate Division and Supreme Court of New Jersey arguing appellate matters.   

Mr. Petracca also holds a certified tax assessor designation in the State of New Jersey and is committed to public service.  He currently serves as Municipal Prosecutor for the Borough of Morris Plains, Municipal Prosecutor for the Township of Randolph, and Municipal Prosecutor for the Township of Morris.  He previously served as a councilman for the Borough of Lincoln Park, and, prior to that, served as a member of the Planning Board for the Borough of Lincoln Park.  Mr. Petracca has appeared as prosecutor in many of the municipal courts throughout Morris County and also previously served as Municipal Prosecutor to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills. 

Mr. Petracca is a member of the bars of the State of New Jersey and the State of New York.  Mr. Petracca is a cum laude graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law and a magna cum laude graduate of Seton Hall University. 

The office of King and Petracca is located at 51 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2F, Morris Plains, and can be reached via telephone at (973) 998-6860.  To learn more about the firm and Mr. Petracca their website can be visited by clicking here.

 

Breaking news: Family cat dies in house fire on Stratford Way

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Breaking news: Family cat dies in house fire on Stratford Way
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Flames shooting out of the windows. Photo by Mount Tabor Fire Department

PARSIPPANY — A fire started just before noon at Two Stratford Way. There were no injuries, although a family cat died in the fire.

Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1, Rainbow Lakes Fire Volunteer Fire Department  District 2, Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3, Cedar Knolls RIC team, Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Parsippany Rescue and Recovery assisted in the fire. Rescue and Recovery Patriots trailer was also called to the scene.


The family has been displaced. American Red Cross has been called to the scene.

According to Zillow.com, the home was built in 1975 and contains 3,085 square feet.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Relay For Life Fundraiser at Gourmet Cafe

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Relay For Life Fundraiser at Gourmet Cafe

PARSIPPANY — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Central Morris County’s “Strike Out Cancer” team will be holding a fundraiser at the Gourmet Café, as part of the Gourmet Café’s “Make A Difference Mondays” program, on Monday, April 4, 2016.

Regardless of whether you eat lunch or dinner, dine in or take out, or purchase a gift certificate for future use, Relay For Life will receive 10% of the entire day’s proceeds.   Please help us fight cancer, while enjoying a delicious meal!

Gourmet Café is located on 136 Baldwin Road, across from St. Peter’s Church.  For reservations, please call the Gourmet Café at (973) 316-0088.

Should you have any questions about Relay For Life of Central Morris County, which will take place on the campus of County College of Morris on June 4 through June 5, please contact Margie Forman, “Strike Out Cancer” Team Captain, at (973) 879-9310 or by emailing her at margieforman@optonline.net.

Driver in East Hanover fatal crash found not guilty on all charges

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Driver in East Hanover fatal crash found not guilty on all charges

MORRISTOWN — Parsippany resident Vanessa Brown was acquitted on all charges in the 2012 crash that killed popular East Hanover community activist Ralph Politi, Jr. Brown burst into tears and hugged her attorney, Edward Bilinkas, as the jury cleared her of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and second-degree vehicle homicide charges Thursday in Morris County Superior Court. The family of…

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Early morning accident sends both drivers to hospital

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Early morning accident sends both drivers to hospital

PARSIPPANY — Mr. Ahmadi Humayon, 61, Lake Hiawatha, was travelling east on Hiawatha Boulevard. Ms. Ahmadi Naheed, 25, Lake Hiawatha, was travelling south on Roosevelt Avenue. She stated she stopped at the stop sign at the intersection and proceeded straight on Roosevelt Avenue. This accident happen at 7:28 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16.

Mr. Humayon stated he never saw Ms. Naheed traveling on Hiawatha Boulevard. Ms. Naheed struck Mr. Humayon’s 2012 Ford Fusion at the intersection causing Mr. Humayon to leave the roadway to the right impacting a utility pole.

Both drivers were transported to Morristown Medical Center by Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad.

Ms. Naheed was at fault due to not yielding to traffic. Mr. Naheed was driving a 2015 Dodge Van.

At the time of the report, there were no summons issued.
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Two teenagers break in Preston Road home

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Two teenagers break in Preston Road home

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department received a call reporting a burglary that had just occurred, at 6:09 p.m. on Sunday,  March 20. Multiple Parsippany Police Officer’s responded to the scene and spoke to the homeowner. He advised the Officers as he returned to his residence at 6:00 p.m. he saw two males fleeing from his home.

The homeowner briefly chased the two males, but ultimately lost track of them in the wooded area near his property.

A check of the interior of the residence was conducted at which time it was determined that the unknown suspects damaged the interior of the home prior to fleeing.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID and K-9 arrived on scene and assisted in the investigation.

The first suspect was described as white male between 13-16 years old, with blonde hair, wearing blue jeans, and a grey hooded sweatshirt.

The second suspect was described as a white male between the ages of 13-16 years old, with brown hair, wearing blue jeans, and a black and red hooded sweatshirt.

This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

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