HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — High winds resulted in several cars catching fire in Hackensack on Friday. Firefighters say power lines knocked down by the wind landed on several parked vehicles just after 1 a.m. on Arcadia Road. Crews had to wait for PSE&G to cut the power before putting out the fire. No one was hurt, and no buildings were damaged ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Nicholas Pagano, the man suspected of setting a colleague on fire Monday at Hackensack University Medical Center, was found dead 24 hours later of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said Pagano’s body was discovered Tuesday morning in Waterford Township. He was wanted on charges of attempted murder, aggravated arson, aggravated assault and unlawful weapons possession. The 31-year-old traveling nurse allegedly confronted a patient care technician around 5:15 a.m. Monday in a hospital break room. Authori ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Nicholas Pagano, the man suspected of setting a colleague on fire Monday at Hackensack University Medical Center, was found dead 24 hours later of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said Pagano’s body was discovered Tuesday morning in Waterford Township. He was wanted on charges of attempted murder, aggravated arson, aggravated assault and unlawful weapons possession. The 31-year-old traveling nurse allegedly confronted a patient care technician around 5:15 a.m. Monday in a hospital break room. Authori ..read more

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – An employee at Hackensack University Medical Center suffered third degree burns after bring attacked at work by a colleague. Police are looking for the man responsible. As CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports, it all happened in the break room of the hospital at around 5:15 a.m. That’s when, according to authorities, a male traveling nurse confronted a woman, who is a patient care technician, and set her on fire. She suffered third degree burns over her upper body and hands. She also had cuts to the head that required stitches. The man – the traveling nurse – walked out ..read more

NEW JERSEY (CBSNewYork) — A bright, young dancer is fighting her way back to health after a devastating cancer diagnosis. Now, she’s inspiring young students with her optimism and talent, CBS2’s Jessica Layton reported. “It is one low followed by another high, and I’m just grateful to be here, honestly,” Olivia Hutcherson said. After years dancing alongside the hottest celebrities, Hutcherson now works with little stars. “The day I shaved my head, they kissed my head. Yeah, they’re medicine,” said Hutcherson. They are the brightest part of her day. A dark diagnosis six years ago on her 26th bi ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — One of the biggest stress inducers for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers is not memory loss but agitation. It can take on many forms and afflicts 80-90% of Alzheimer’s patients. CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez says there are no FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer’s agitation, but there is a new clinical trial just beginning that could change that. Lynn and Bernard Malin led a happy marriage, traveling and enjoying life, until about three years ago when Bernard began to change a little. “He was still acting very normal. He would forget some things, but he was still very normal ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Storm cleanup continues in Hackensack, where so many people lost so much. That area of Bergen County experienced quick-moving floodwaters during Ida. READ MORE: Ida In New Jersey: From Lodi To Saddle Brook To Ridgewood, Bergen County An Absolute Disaster Now, many residents have to find a new place to live. On Sunday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer visited Hackensack and called on his chamber to do more to help flood victims. “So, one, is helping them get what they need and a place to stay. And then longer term were focused on resiliency, on infrastructure. That’s wh ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A longtime record store in New Jersey is closing its doors. The Record King on Main Street in Hackensack has been a go-to spot for music lovers for 56 years. The store survived the pandemic but is being torn down as part of a redevelopment plan. Owner Craig Stepneski says it’s disappointing, as vinyl is making a major comeback. “They have a warmer sound, and I think people are finding how cool it is … When you’ve got 100,000 records like I do, it’s like, you want to come in and you want to look, see what’s there, find that hidden treasure,” he said. The store wa ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A New Jersey couple’s lives were changed forever after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. But there’s hope with a new facility that’s also helping families cope, CBS2’s Jessica Layton reported Thursday. “We’ve been together 17 years, we’ve been married for six,” said Lynn Malin of Hackensack. The story of how Malin first got together with her husband Bernard still makes her laugh. “He was my divorce lawyer,” she said. The connection was magic. “He made everybody laugh all the time, and he was good looking,” Malin told Layton. “My husband was one of the best lawyers in Be ..read more

HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A Hackensack man is accused of sexually assaulting a child. The Bergen County prosecutor’s office says 31-year-old Garry Rucker Jr. was arrested Friday. According to the prosecutor’s office, Rucker was working as a weekend supervisor at a treatment center for children in Hackensack the weekend of June 19. Rucker allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13, then left the facility and never returned. Rucker is facing multiple charges, including aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a minor ..read more