Bergen County

Governor Chris Christie travels across the state to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, including Seaside, NJ, on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. (credit: Tim Larsen)

Gov. Christie: ‘I Just Never Thought I Would See What I Saw Today’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never thought he would see such destruction, after he took a helicopter tour of the wreckage wrought by Superstorm Sandy on the Jersey Shore.

2012/10/30

Bergen Catholic Crusaders (credit: Bergen Catholic)

Bergen Catholic And Don Bosco Get Bigger Venue For Saturday Face-Off

Up to 10,000 people are expected to attend the game, which has been moved to Overpeck Park in Palisades Park.

2012/10/26

Sketch of Northvale luring suspect (credit: Northvale PD)

Spate Of Luring Attempts In N.J. Continues; Most Recent Incident In Northvale

On Wednesday afternoon, a strange man allegedly offered a ride to four children on Tappan Road, near the Rockland County border. Fortunately, they did not go with him.

2012/10/25

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train in Hoboken - Oct. 25, 2012 (credit: Levon Putney / WCBS 880)

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Getting Money To Study Improvements

It was announced Thursday that the Hudson Bergen Light Rail system has received a $400,000 grant.

2012/10/25

North Jersey Child Luring Attempts Continue With Incident Reported In Bergenfield

A 12-year-old boy told police a man accosted him and offered him money to get into his pickup truck, authorities said.

2012/10/24

New Jersey child luring suspect sketches (credit: Police Handouts)

Attempted Child Lurings In North Jersey Continue, Incident Reported In New Milford

Police in New Jersey are investigating calls about another luring attempt in New Milford.

2012/10/20

Demarest Mayor Backs Merger With Bergen County Police

There’s no official word on whether the Demarest police department will merge with Bergen County Police, but the idea apparently has some key support.

2012/10/17

Parents On Edge After Another Attempted Child Abduction In New Jersey

In New Jersey, another narrow escape from the clutches of an apparent child abductor had Bergen County parents on edge this weekend.

CBS New York–2012/10/14

The American Dream complex is seen from Chopper 880 - East Rutherford, NJ (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass)

American Dream Developer, Opponents Face Off Over Traffic Concerns

Triple Five refused to agree to close the mega-mall on Sundays to help minimize traffic during the football season. The Jets and Giants have promised to sue if the authority approves the new plan.

2012/10/11

Daniel Rochat (credit: Bergen County Prosecutor's Office)

Wood-Ridge Man Denies Killing Woman Found In Burning Home

Daniel Rochat, 37, entered a not guilty plea Friday to charges of murder, aggravated arson and armed burglary in the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri.

2012/10/05

Man Charged In Mysterious Death Of East Rutherford, N.J. Woman

Daniel Rochat, 37, of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey was arrested Wednesday for first degree murder, attempted murder, arson, burglary, resisting arrest and other charges in the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri.

2012/10/04

Murder victim Barbara Vernieri (credit: CBS 2)

Authorities Investigate Whether East Rutherford Woman’s Death Is Connected To Other Murders

The Medical Examiner said Barbara Vernieri of East Rutherford died from blunt force trauma to her head early Friday morning.
The 70-year-old grandmother’s home was then set on fire with her body inside, authorities said.

2012/09/17

WCBS 880 Special Series: Your Future Commute – Looking To The Past

It’s commuter crunch time, and not just because people are back from vacation. This morning, we begin a week-long look at Your Future Commute. But to look ahead, we have to look back.

2012/09/10

Port Authority Bus Terminal - New York, NY - Aug 15, 2003 - Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Review: One In Ten NJ TRANSIT Buses Leave Late From Port Authority

A review by the Wall Street Journal found that for the first half of this year 12% of NJ TRANSIT buses at the terminal are departing late. Spokesman John Durso said the agency is looking for solutions.

2012/09/04

Bergen County Cops Indicted On Misconduct Charges Stemming From Wild Chase

The charges are not centered on the officer’s use of force, but rather what happened after the shooting incident. The grand jury indictment said the two officers removed shell casings from the scene and lied to detectives about what happened.

2012/08/20

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